Recorded roll call

Position

Count

Published names

aye

Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby

nay

None

absent

Councilmember Lindley

Decision and next steps

Authorization and later evidence are separate events. A later record does not by itself establish causal impact.

· authorized execution unverified

Addition to Formal Business for the appointment of a new License and Variance Board member. Citywide

Authorized in this action record. A signed agreement, payment, permit, delivery or completion is a separate event and may remain unverified.

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Motion sequence

made a motion to approve item 2025-365

Reported carried · Mover: Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould · Seconder: Councilmember Latonia P. Hines

Recorded roll call
Position	Count	Published names
aye	6	Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
nay	0	None
absent	1	Councilmember Lindley

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2025-365 Addition to Formal Business for the appointment of a new License and Variance Board member. Citywide

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