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Woodbine council advertises tentative millage, reappoints Tree Board and moves to consider city arborist
Summary
At its Nov. 10 meeting the Woodbine City Council unanimously approved running an advertisement for a public hearing on a tentative millage rate, reappointed four Tree Board members and agreed to consider appointing Mark McClellan as city arborist once a contract is provided.
The Woodbine City Council on Nov. 10 unanimously voted to run an advertisement for a public hearing on a tentative millage rate and reappointed four members to the city Tree Board, while agreeing to consider appointing Mark McClellan as the city arborist once a contract is provided.
The actions came during a regular meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Louise V. Mitchell. City Administrator Samantha Young had asked to add a New Business item to reappoint Tree Board members; Councilor C.C. Higginbotham moved the amendment, which Councilor Phyllis Drummond seconded and the Council approved without objection.
Why it matters: Advertising a tentative millage rate begins the public-notice process required before a hearing where property tax rates are set; any change can affect property tax bills. Separately, the council’s steps on the Tree Board and arborist position set the city’s approach to tree management and a planned city tree inventory.
Council actions and outcomes
Votes at a glance (all motions carried unanimously unless noted): - Amend and approve agenda (mover: C.C. Higginbotham; seconder: Phyllis Drummond). Outcome: approved. - Approve minutes as presented (mover: C.C. Higginbotham; seconder: Phyllis Drummond). Outcome: approved. - Consider tentative proposed millage rate and run advertisement for the public hearing (mover: C.C. Higginbotham; seconder: Phyllis Drummond). Outcome: approved; advertisement to be run to notify the public of the upcoming hearing. - Consider Mark McClellan as City Arborist once a contract is provided and vote on that contract at the next council meeting (mover: C.C. Higginbotham; seconder: Phyllis Drummond). Outcome: approved to consider pending contract; formal appointment requires future vote. - Reappoint Beth Gowen, Frank Allen, Everette Sapp, and Mark McClellan to the Tree Board (mover: C.C. Higginbotham; seconder: Phyllis Drummond). Outcome: approved. - Motion to enter executive session (mover: Phyllis Drummond; seconder: C.C. Higginbotham). Outcome: approved; council later reconvened and reported no decisions were made during the executive session.
What council asked staff to do
City officials were asked to: provide a draft contract covering the proposed arborist appointment and the tree‑inventory project for council review; run the required public notice for the tentative millage rate; and follow usual scheduling for voting on any contract at the next council meeting.
Speakers quoted or referenced in this account include Beth Gowen of the Tree Board and Councilors C.C. Higginbotham and Phyllis Drummond. The meeting record shows all motions listed above were passed without objection.
The council adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
