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Gray council adopts timber-harvest ordinance, confirms appointments and approves LMIG application and licenses
Summary
The City of Gray council unanimously adopted an ordinance on timber-harvesting notification and bonding, confirmed the city attorney and municipal court judge, authorized a 2026 LMIG resurfacing application and approved alcohol and pouring licenses at its Jan. 5, 2026 meeting, according to minutes.
Mayor Ed Barbee called the City of Gray council to order at 6 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2026, and the body moved through a series of unanimous votes on ordinances, appointments, contracts and licenses.
The most consequential action was the council’s adoption of Ordinance 26-O-001 on the second reading. Councilman David Tufts moved to adopt a timber-harvesting ordinance establishing notification and bonding procedures intended to protect city roads and property; the motion passed (recorded as APPROVED 5-0). The ordinance sets out complaint and appeals processes, enforcement authority and penalties as described in the legislative language on the agenda.
The council also confirmed two appointments. Mayor Pro Tem James Collins moved to appoint John Newberry as city attorney; the council approved the appointment (APPROVED 5-0). Councilman Terry Favors moved to appoint Judge Lewis Patterson as judge of the municipal court; that appointment was approved as recorded (APPROVED 5-0). The minutes record the outcomes but do not list individual roll-call votes.
On municipal infrastructure, the council authorized Mayor Barbee to sign the 2026 LMIG application to resurface North Street and Ross Street after a motion by Councilman David Tufts (APPROVED 5-0). Separately, the council authorized the mayor to sign a contract termination for the well maintenance agreement with USG Water (motion by Mayor Pro Tem James Collins; APPROVED 5-0).
Licenses were handled as consent items. Mayor Pro Tem James Collins moved to approve alcohol licenses on the agenda (APPROVED 5-0) and moved to approve beer, wine and liquor pouring licenses for Gray Crossing, LLC (dba Giganti On Main) at 125 West Clinton Street—an application listed for Brad Dupree Sr.; the council approved those licenses (APPROVED 5-0). A listed building-permit item for “Friendly Gus” notes the applicant was not in attendance and no action is recorded in the minutes.
The minutes also record passage of Resolution 26-R-001 to supplement the FY2025 general appropriations resolution, including a police department contribution; Councilman Terrell Fulford moved the resolution and the council adopted it (APPROVED 5-0).
There were no public comments recorded, and the meeting was adjourned. The minutes list officials and staff in attendance and are signed by City Clerk Cindy Yancey. The meeting record notes vote outcomes (commonly recorded as "APPROVED 5-0") but does not include a roll-call list of how each named official voted.
Votes at a glance Ordinance 26-O-001 (timber-harvesting notification and bonding): APPROVED 5-0 Appointment of John Newberry, city attorney: APPROVED 5-0 Appointment of Judge Lewis Patterson, municipal court: APPROVED 5-0 Resolution 26-R-001 (supplement appropriations; PD contribution): APPROVED 5-0 Authorize 2026 LMIG application (North Street & Ross Street): APPROVED 5-0 Authorize contract termination with USG Water (Well Maintenance Agreement): APPROVED 5-0 Approve alcohol licenses (consent): APPROVED 5-0 Approve beer, wine and liquor pouring license for Gray Crossing, LLC (Giganti On Main): APPROVED 5-0
Next steps: The minutes indicate the All Committees meeting was rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m.; other items will proceed per normal administrative processing.
