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Clay City Council extends storage moratorium, appoints clerk and rejects administrator nomination
Summary
At its Jan. 13 meeting, the Clay City Council extended a moratorium on mini‑warehouses, approved a part‑time communications position and a city clerk appointment, and rejected the mayor’s nominee for City Administrator/Treasurer; councilors flagged a $650,000 budget shortfall.
The City of Clay Council on Jan. 13 extended a moratorium on mini‑warehouses, approved a part‑time communications position and a city clerk appointment, and voted down the mayor’s proposed City Administrator/Treasurer.
Mayor Jane Anderton presided over the meeting at Clay City Hall. Councilors approved Resolution 2026‑01, extending a moratorium on mini‑warehouses and self‑service storage businesses inside city limits; the motion was moved by Councilor Nathan Thompson and seconded by Councilor Carla Youngblood and passed by unanimous roll call.
Councilor Carla Youngblood moved to approve Resolution 2025‑66 to establish a part‑time Communications Specialist position; Councilor Jody Harris seconded. Roll call on that item was: Yeas — Mayor Jane Anderton, Councilor Jody Harris and Councilor Carla Youngblood; Nay — Councilor Chris Nail; Abstain — Councilor Nathan Thompson. The resolution passed with a split vote.
The council debated Resolution 2026‑03, authorizing the mayor to appoint a City Administrator/Treasurer. Councilor Nathan Thompson moved approval and Mayor Jane Anderton seconded. Roll call was: Yeas — Mayor Jane Anderton and Councilor Nathan Thompson; Nays — Councilors Jody Harris, Chris Nail and Carla Youngblood. The resolution failed.
Separately, the council approved Resolution 2026‑04 authorizing the mayor to appoint a City Clerk (unanimous roll call), and approved Resolution 2026‑02 designating Library Committee meeting times (unanimous roll call). The council also approved Resolution 2026‑05, a memorandum of understanding with the Jefferson County Commission on debris removal, by unanimous vote. Resolution 2025‑70, a contract for web design services, was tabled to seek additional bids.
During committee reports, Mayor Anderton presented Proclamation 2026‑01A recognizing the 2025 Clay Chalkville High School football championship team. Councilor Jody Harris announced a Planning & Zoning meeting for Jan. 15. Councilor Chris Nail said he needs to meet with Mr. Wilson about grant opportunities. Councilor Nathan Thompson reported that Old Springville Road is open, that a new Mavis Tire is open, and that the rebuilt Dollar General is expected to open around June 2026. Councilor Carla Youngblood summarized a recent financial workshop and said the current city budget shows a shortfall of approximately $650,000.
Votes at a glance
• Resolution 2025‑66 — Establish part‑time Communications Specialist: Approved (Yeas: Anderton, J. Harris, C. Youngblood; Nay: C. Nail; Abstain: N. Thompson).
• Resolution 2025‑70 — Authorize mayor to enter web design contract: Tabled (additional bids requested).
• Resolution 2026‑01 — Extend moratorium on mini‑warehouses/self‑storage: Approved (unanimous).
• Resolution 2026‑02 — Designate Library Committee meeting times: Approved (unanimous).
• Resolution 2026‑03 — Authorize mayoral appointment of City Administrator/Treasurer: Failed (Yeas: Anderton, N. Thompson; Nays: J. Harris, C. Nail, C. Youngblood).
• Resolution 2026‑04 — Authorize mayoral appointment of City Clerk: Approved (unanimous).
• Resolution 2026‑05 — MOU with Jefferson County on debris removal: Approved (unanimous).
The council adjourned after setting the next Pre‑Council meeting for Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. and the next City Council meeting for Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., both at City Hall.
