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Caney council approves Incode training, creates tree board, adopts 2025 holiday calendar and fills leadership posts
Summary
The Caney City Council on Jan. 6 approved a 10‑day Incode software training contract, established a city tree board, adopted Ordinance #25‑01 (the 2025 holiday calendar) and made several one‑year appointments, while electing Lori Patterson as council president. All motions passed unanimously.
The Caney City Council voted unanimously at its Jan. 6 meeting to approve several routine administrative measures and internal appointments that set policy and staffing through 2025.
Council approved a contract for software training with Randy Hollar, LLC, specifically engaging employee Gayla Duke for 10 days at 10 hours per day to train staff on the city’s Incode software. The motion to authorize the training was made by Councilperson Lori Patterson and seconded by Councilperson Elizabeth Burch; the motion carried, Vote: 7-0.
The council also voted to create a municipal tree board after a presentation by David Estes. Councilperson Patterson moved to approve formation of the board; Councilperson Jeff Culver seconded the motion, which passed 7-0.
On ordinances, the council adopted Ordinance #25‑01, establishing the city’s official 2025 holiday calendar. The ordinance was approved by unanimous vote.
Leadership and appointments were among the other formal actions. Councilperson Kenith Butts moved, and Councilperson Kerry Gorby seconded, that Councilperson Lori Patterson serve as Council President for a one‑year term; the motion passed 7-0. The council appointed Paul Kritz as Caney City Attorney and John Horst as Caney Municipal Judge, each for a one‑year term; both appointments were approved unanimously.
Most votes on the evening’s agenda were 7‑0, reflecting consensus on routine and administrative items. The council concluded the meeting after department reports and member comments; the next regular meeting was listed for Jan. 21, 2025.
The minutes record did not specify funding sources or budget line items for the training contract, nor did they include additional details about the tree board’s membership or charge; those details were described as not specified in the minutes and would be reflected in future staff reports or agenda materials.
