The following is a concise summary of motions taken and outcomes recorded during the Cookeville City Council meeting on Dec. 4, 2025. Vote tallies reflect council statements in the meeting.

- Approve meeting agenda: Motion moved by Vice Mayor Eldridge, seconded by Councilman Gilbert. Vote: 5 yes — motion carries.

- Approve minutes of Nov. 20, 2025: Motion moved by Vice Mayor Eldridge, seconded by Councilman Walker. Vote: 5 yes — motion carries.

- Consent agenda (set hearings for ordinances O25-1018 and O25-1019; close/abandon portion of Baron Court; award bid for 300 KVA transformers): Motion moved by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor Eldridge. Vote: 5 yes — motion carries.

- Open and receive public comment: No speakers were recorded on multiple public-hearing items; councils closed hearings and proceeded to votes.

- UGB amendments (public hearing opened, no public comment; process continued): Motion to proceed and schedule second public hearing (Dec. 18). Vote: 5 yes — motion carries.

- Rezoning — O25-1120 (first reading) for 208 East Stevens Street (RD to CL): Motion moved by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Councilman Baji. Vote: 5 yes — motion carries.

- Authorize purchase option and proceed with purchase of 180 Miller Road ($399,000, subject to clean title report): Motion moved by Councilman Boggi, seconded by Vice Mayor Eldridge. Vote: 5 yes — motion carries.

- First reading — O25-1222, FY26 budget amendment (animal shelter fund balance decrease $425,000): Motion moved by Councilman Baji, seconded by Councilman Gilbert. Vote: 5 yes — motion carries.

- Approve Change Order No. 2 for energy facility expansion (total $2,423,466.46): Motion moved by Vice Mayor Eldridge, seconded by Councilman Walker. Vote: 5 yes — motion carries.

- Receive debt obligation report (bonds series 2025 dated 11/21/2025, $10,525,000): Motion moved by Councilman Gilbert, seconded by Vice Mayor Eldridge. Vote: 5 yes — motion carries.

All motions noted above were recorded in the meeting transcript as carrying by unanimous council vote (5–0).