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Vivian council adopts surplus-property resolution, accepts financial report and approves police promotions
Summary
Vivian’s Town Council on March 9 unanimously accepted the monthly financial report, adopted Resolution No. 7 of 2026 to declare a Chevrolet truck and Gravely mower surplus, and approved promotions and hires recommended by the police chief.
The Vivian Town Council met March 9, 2026, and unanimously accepted the monthly financial report and related budget-to-actual comparisons presented by Mayor Ronnie Festavan, who said the town’s consultant is continuing work to clear outstanding audit findings.
The council adopted Resolution No. 7 of 2026, which declares as surplus a Chevrolet truck and a Gravely mower and authorizes sale to the highest bidder. Alderman James Martin moved adoption; Alderman Samuel Hodge seconded; all four members present voted in favor.
Police Chief Ryan Nelson recommended changing the status of Mark Trenor and Marcus Green from part-time officers to full-time sergeants (hire dates listed as Dec. 8, 2025). Officer Jeremiah Martin spoke in support of both candidates. Alderman Samuel Hodge moved to approve the promotions; Alderman Raymond Williams seconded; the promotions passed unanimously.
Chief Nelson also recommended hiring Hunter Sumner as a part-time dispatcher at $11.00 per hour. The applicant was not present; Robert Green Jr. moved to approve the hire and Samuel Hodge seconded. The council approved the hire.
Votes at a glance: - Accept monthly financial report — mover: Samuel Hodge; seconder: James Martin; outcome: approved (yes: 4; no: 0; absent: 1). - Adopt Resolution No. 7 of 2026 (surplus Chevrolet truck & Gravely mower) — mover: James Martin; seconder: Samuel Hodge; outcome: approved (yes: 4; no: 0; absent: 1). - Approve promotions of Mark Trenor and Marcus Green to full-time sergeant — mover: Samuel Hodge; seconder: Raymond Williams; outcome: approved (yes: 4; no: 0; absent: 1). - Hire Hunter Sumner, part-time dispatcher at $11.00/hr — mover: Robert Green Jr.; seconder: Samuel Hodge; outcome: approved (yes: 4; no: 0; absent: 1).
Why it matters: The financial report acceptance and the consultant’s work on audit findings bear on the town’s fiscal transparency and compliance. The personnel moves strengthen the police department’s staffing; declaring equipment surplus opens those assets to sale and potential revenue.
The council took these actions during its regular meeting; the mayor also announced the upcoming Redbud Festival before adjourning at 6:39 p.m.
