Council approves transitional‑housing zoning amendment; vendors fee set at $50

The council considered several formal actions during the meeting.

Ordinance 025053 (zoning amendment for transitional housing) — The ordinance was read into the record; the summary said it amends zoning regulations for Bullock County and several municipalities to include a definition and permitting framework for transitional housing and that the new section 5.607 would permit transitional housing in residential zones subject to listed requirements. A motion to approve was made and seconded; recorded roll‑call answers (by name) were in favor and the ordinance passed at the meeting.

Farmers‑market vendor fee — City staff asked the council to set the 2025 vendor fee at $50 for the season. A council member moved, the motion was seconded and the council voted to keep the vendor fee at $50.

Annexation ordinance 026001 (first reading) — The first reading of an annexation ordinance for approximately 0.507 acres owned by Jamie R. Blanc (Chili Cove Road, parcel ID 027NE008008) pursuant to KRS 81A.412 was read. That item was treated as a first reading; no final vote was recorded at this meeting.

Why it matters: The zoning amendment changes how transitional housing is treated in multiple local jurisdictions and could affect development and shelter providers. The vendor‑fee decision affects season economics for small vendors and the farmers‑market program. Annexation will return for a subsequent vote.

What’s next: The annexation ordinance will come back for a second reading and vote; staff will post the finalized planning commission minutes and continued procedural items online.