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Latest recap · October 13, 2026

Council approved a 2-to-1 setback ratio for new energy infrastructure projects and finalized a series of zoning amendments originally scheduled for previous meetings

These actions reflect a multi-step effort to increase oversight on industrial development while correcting procedural issues from prior legislative sessions.

10 votes10 passed2 split

Latest Recap · October 13, 2026

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Resolution Honoring the Life of Mr. Laverne McKenzie (Adoption):

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Ben Connell✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Russell Brazell✓ Danny Catoe✓ Jimmy Jones

PASSED (Unanimous)

Performance Standards for Energy Infrastructure Projects (2nd Reading):

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Ben Connell✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Russell Brazell✓ Danny Catoe✓ Jimmy Jones

PASSED (Unanimous). This ordinance applies manufacturing-style noise, vibration, and light standards to energy projects

Exceptions to Height Limitations for Energy Infrastructure (3rd Reading, As Amended):

     Yes 4 · No 3
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How they voted
✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Ben Connell✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✗ Russell Brazell✗ Danny Catoe✗ Jimmy Jones

PASSED    For 4 · Against 3. An amendment by D. Shoemake, approved 6-1 (J. Jones opposed), established a 2-to-1 setback ratio for new structures

Multi-County Park Agreement with Lancaster County (3rd Reading): Parks & rec

     Yes 5 · No 2
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How they voted
✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Russell Brazell✓ Ben Connell✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✗ Danny Catoe✗ Jimmy Jones

PASSED    For 5 · Against 2

Directional Signs for Hospital and Medical Facilities (3rd Reading):

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Russell Brazell✓ Ben Connell✓ Danny Catoe✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.

PASSED (Unanimous)

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Subdivision Plat Exemptions and Stormwater LCP Requirements (3rd Reading): DevelopmentWater & sewer

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Ben Connell✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Russell Brazell✓ Danny Catoe✓ Jimmy Jones

PASSED (Unanimous)

Fire Hydrant Requirements in Subdivisions (3rd Reading): DevelopmentEMS & fire

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Russell Brazell✓ Ben Connell✓ Danny Catoe✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Jimmy Jones✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.

PASSED (Unanimous)

Fire Service Storage Building Bid Award (10A): EMS & fire

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Ben Connell✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Russell Brazell✓ Danny Catoe✓ Jimmy Jones

PASSED (Unanimous). Contract awarded to J.P. Smith Inc. at $178,320

EMS Battleship Building Bid Award (10C): EMS & fire

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Ben Connell✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Russell Brazell✓ Danny Catoe✓ Jimmy Jones

PASSED (Unanimous)

Pickleball Court Naming and Mason Family Donation (12A): Parks & rec

   Unanimous · 7-0
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How they voted - unanimous
✓ Derek Shoemake✓ Ben Connell✓ Brant Tomlinson✓ Sammie Tucker Jr.✓ Russell Brazell✓ Danny Catoe✓ Jimmy Jones

PASSED (Unanimous). Accepted a $195,000 donation for court conversions at KC West and Boyd Young Park

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