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Darien council adopts two ordinances, approves annexation and two remnant-parcel sales
Summary
On June 17, 2025 the Darien City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-3 (Leaves and Grass) and Ordinance 2025-4 (Media Productions), approved annexation of 1309 New River Road for Zulu Marine Services, Inc., and authorized two remnant-parcel sales on Monroe and 2nd Streets.
The Darien City Council unanimously adopted two ordinances, approved an annexation and authorized the sale of two remnant parcels during its June 17, 2025 regular meeting at City Hall.
Mayor Hugh "Bubba" Hodge called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and the council moved quickly through its agenda, voting unanimously on each of the new-business items before receiving brief reports from elected officials and staff.
Ordinances and annexation Councilmember Russ Quarterman moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-3, which adds Section 46-33 (Leaves and Grass on Roadway); Councilmember Jeff Ragsdale seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous. Mayor Pro-tem Griffin Lotson moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-4, adding Chapter 19 (Media Productions); Councilmember William Collins seconded that motion, and it also passed unanimously.
The council approved an annexation request from Zulu Marine Services, Inc. to annex 1309 New River Road into the city. Councilmember Jeff Ragsdale made the motion to approve the annexation; Councilmember Russ Quarterman seconded, and the council voted unanimously. The transcript records approval but does not specify any conditions or subsequent steps for the property.
Property sales The council adopted Resolution 2025-5 to authorize sale of a remnant parcel on Monroe Street (motion by Councilmember William Collins; second by Councilmember Jeff Ragsdale) and Resolution 2025-6 to authorize sale of a remnant parcel on 2nd Street (motion by Councilmember Jeff Ragsdale; second by Councilmember Russ Quarterman). Both resolutions passed by unanimous vote. The minutes and transcript do not list purchasers, sale prices or closing timetables.
Other business and adjournment Several elected officials and staff members "gave report" as recorded in the minutes: Mayor Pro-tem Griffin Lotson, Councilmembers William Collins, Russ Quarterman and Jeff Ragsdale, Mayor Hugh "Bubba" Hodge, City Manager Holden Osburn and City Attorney Sam Oliver; the transcript does not include the substance of those reports. There were no public hearings or visitor presentations on the agenda. With no executive session required, Mayor Hodge adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m. The City Clerk, Priscilla Taylor, is recorded as attesting to the minutes.
Votes at a glance - Ordinance 2025-3 (Sec. 46-33 Leaves and Grass on Roadway): mover Councilmember Russ Quarterman; second Councilmember Jeff Ragsdale; vote 5–0, approved. - Ordinance 2025-4 (Chapter 19 Media Productions): mover Mayor Pro-tem Griffin Lotson; second Councilmember William Collins; vote 5–0, approved. - Annexation — 1309 New River Road (Zulu Marine Services, Inc.): mover Councilmember Jeff Ragsdale; second Councilmember Russ Quarterman; vote 5–0, approved. - Resolution 2025-5 (sale of remnant parcel on Monroe Street): mover Councilmember William Collins; second Councilmember Jeff Ragsdale; vote 5–0, approved. - Resolution 2025-6 (sale of remnant parcel on 2nd Street): mover Councilmember Jeff Ragsdale; second Councilmember Russ Quarterman; vote 5–0, approved.
Next steps The transcript and minutes record formal approvals but do not specify implementing actions, sale terms, or any follow-up deadlines. Any details about sale prices, annexation conditions, or ordinance enforcement are not specified in the meeting record and would require consultation of the official ordinance texts, resolutions and property files.
