Residents urge new town hall and lower public‑records fees; council approves event permits and moves meeting date

Residents used the council’s public‑comment period on April 15 to press for a new town hall and to push back on fees for public records, and the McIntosh Town Council approved several event permits and amended its meeting schedule.

During public comment, resident Holger Giese asked that a new town hall be included in the town’s vision plan and said he had "spoke[n] with a contractor" who told him a new building could be constructed for under $300,000. Resident Patty Dodd praised local volunteers, saying "the culture of generosity saves the town money," and asked council to reconsider fees charged for public‑records requests.

On routine business the council granted permits for two Vacation Bible School requests, authorizing use of roads and town property for a parade and related activities. Cllr Mullikin moved to approve the usage requests and Cllr Jones seconded; those motions passed. Later, Cllr Mullikin amended a motion to move the council’s next meeting to June 10; Cllr Jones seconded and the amendment passed unanimously.

Town Manager Gonzalez reported on facilities and permitting: repairs to the yellow building are complete and staff expect electricity to be reconnected in about four weeks; generator and SCADA permitting are finished and installations should occur soon; the school roof is expected to be replaced over summer break; and quotes for signage at Van Ness Park were received. Councilmember Beverly Dodder later spoke in favor of installing a Roberts Acres sign to recognize local history; that item will return for a future vote.

The meeting also included routine committee updates and concluded at 8:00 p.m.