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Gallatin Council approves event street closures, several second‑reading ordinances and two annexation resolutions
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Summary
The council approved multiple event street closures (including a music video, parade, Shamrock Run and Farm to Table), second readings of six ordinances covering fire engine repairs, training, intersection improvements and more, and passed two annexation resolutions (both 5–1).
At its Feb. 3 meeting, the Gallatin City Council approved a slate of event permits, several second‑reading ordinances and two annexation resolutions.
Event permits: Council approved downtown street closures for a music video by a visiting artist (Feb. 18, 9–11 p.m.), the Gallatin Christmas parade (Dec. 12), the Gallatin Shamrock Run (Mar. 14, 6:45–9:30 a.m.) and the Farm to Table event (Sept. 19). The music‑video request was brought forward by Councilman Fennell and seconded by Councilman Carter; the other event motions carried by voice votes.
Ordinances: The council voted on several second readings: - O2512‑68: Appropriated $16,901 for repairs to Pierce Enforcer fire engines (motion by Councilman Fan; passed unanimously). - O2512‑72: Appropriated $5,400 for employee training (motion by Councilman Alexander; passed unanimously). - O2512‑74: Amended the community character and sub‑area maps to reclassify about 325 acres near Highway 31 to general urban character and expand the Gallatin Gateway Industrial Center sub area (motion by Councilman Jones; passed unanimously). - O2512‑76: Amended Gallatin Municipal Code Chapter 12 regulating tobacco and vapor products (see separate coverage on effective date below); council amended the ordinance to make it effective April 1 and approved the ordinance as amended. - O26011‑1: Appropriated $442,372.65 for intersection improvements at Tulip Poplar and Beverage Drive (motion by Councilman Fan; passed unanimously). - O26011‑5: Appropriated $22,019.33 from insurance revenue for vehicle replacement (motion by Councilman Alexander; passed unanimously). - O26011‑7: Appropriated $12,000 in donations from Gallatin 4 for mobile K‑9 enclosures (motion by Councilman Fennell; passed unanimously).
Annexation resolutions: Councilman Carter presented Resolution R2512‑96 (adopting a plan of services) and Resolution R2512‑97 (annexing and assigning zoning) concerning a roughly 5.09‑acre parcel south of Highway 25 and east of Highway 109. Both resolutions passed 5–1.
Votes and motions were recorded by voice for many items; when recorded tallies were provided the annexation votes were noted as 5–1. Many ordinances were approved on second reading with unanimous voice votes.
