Walnut Grove public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council approved the purchase of a Code Enforcement vehicle after Mayor Moncrief broke a 2‑2 tie. The council also appointed three new Library Trustees, approved Southern Sanitation as the city’s residential and commercial sanitation provider, and adopted the new fee schedule. Council members Erica Miles and Linda Pilgrim were sworn into office, and the council entered and exited an Executive Session unanimously.
- Approved Code Enforcement vehicle purchase (tie 2-2, Mayor Moncrief broke tie)
- Appointed Library Trustees Donny Tudor, Dominic DiGrado, and Margaret Black (vote 3-0, 1 abstention, 1 recusal)
- Approved Southern Sanitation as residential/commercial sanitation company (unanimous)
- Approved Fee Schedule (unanimous)
- Sworn in Council Members Erica Miles and Linda Pilgrim
- Entered Executive Session (unanimous)
- Exited Executive Session (unanimous)
City Council
The council voted 2‑1 to adopt a new ordinance governing short‑term rental properties. It also unanimously approved a sidewalk installation waiver for Elevation Truck Sales at 4744 Gutherie Cemetery Rd and adopted Ordinance 2025‑04, a new city code. The library trustee vote was tabled until requested information is received.
- Approved short‑term rental ordinance (2‑1)
- Approved sidewalk installation waiver for Elevation Truck Sales, 4744 Gutherie Cemetery Rd (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑04 new city code (unanimous)
- Tabled library trustee vote until information is received (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda after a motion and second. The council also unanimously adopted a motion to adjourn the work session. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council voted unanimously to seek a boundary review and obtain a unique ZIP code for Walnut Grove. It also changed the Work Session meeting time to 10 a.m., approved a solid‑waste container amendment, and added a zoning text amendment for M&M Deer Processing. The Mike’s Tires Depot extension was approved with conditions, and the council postponed the Crisis24 mass‑notification system decision, opting to allow more time to review all quotes.
- Approved seeking boundary review and unique ZIP code (unanimous)
- Changed Work Session meeting time to 10 a.m. (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-03 solid‑waste container amendment (unanimous)
- Approved M&M Deer Processing zoning text amendment #WGZA-25-01 (unanimous)
- Approved Mike’s Tires Depot extension until May 31 2026 with conditions (unanimous)
- Motion to approve Crisis24 mass‑notification system died for lack of second
- Motion to allow more time to review mass‑notification system quotes carried unanimously
- Approved to seek boundary review and unique ZIP code (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A motion to go into executive session was passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Entered executive session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda without opposition. A motion to approve the millage rate was passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved millage rate (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Walnut Grove City Council unanimously extended the moratorium on rezoning and building‑permit applications in the downtown overlay district. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025‑02, revising public‑comment procedures to limit comments to 30 minutes and allow a 48‑hour reservation for priority speaking. The council voted 3‑1 to award the City Hall exterior painting and repair project to Vendor #4 after a failed motion to delay the approval. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.
- Extended moratorium on downtown overlay rezoning and permits (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑02 revising public comment procedures (unanimous)
- Awarded City Hall exterior painting and repair project to Vendor #4 (3‑1)
- Approved agenda with addition of New Business Item #3 (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda, removing minutes for revision (unanimous)
- Approved invoice to Rushton & Company for $8,450.00 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and then unanimously adjourned the session. No old business was considered, and all new items were scheduled for a vote at the July 10, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The FY2026 budget was approved by a 3‑1 vote. The Budget Resolution 2025‑03 was also approved by a 3‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved FY2026 budget (3-1)
- Approved Budget Resolution 2025-03 (3-1)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. No public comments were made during the hearing. The FY2026 proposed budget was noted for a vote at the next council meeting on June 12, 2025. The council then unanimously adjourned the meeting.
- Agenda approved (unanimous)
- Meeting adjourned (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. No actions were taken on the FY2026 budget, LNCO paving schedule, city hall paint request, or the Justice One contract. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.
- Agenda approved (unanimous)
- Meeting adjourned (unanimous)
City Council
The Walnut Grove City Council approved a variance for Church at the Grove to use alternate exterior materials and taller glass storefront windows at 1070 Walnut Grove Parkway. The council also approved the Stonehaven site plan, the ballot for the 2025‑2026 GMA District 5 officer election, and the acceptance of soil from the public library. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved Church at the Grove variance request (unanimous)
- Approved Stonehaven site plan (unanimous)
- Approved ballot for 2025‑2026 GMA District 5 officer election (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of soil from Walnut Grove Public Library (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for April 3 2025 and April 24 2025 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda with the Mayor's amendment by a 4‑0 vote. Two items—Stone Haven subdivision approval and the ballot for the 2025‑2026 GMA District 5 officers—were scheduled for the May 8 agenda. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved agenda amendment (4‑0)
- Scheduled Stone Haven subdivision approval for May 8 agenda
- Scheduled ballot for 2025‑2026 GMA District 5 officers for May 8 agenda
- Adjourned meeting (4‑0)
City Council
The Walnut Grove Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Church at the Grove for alternate exterior materials and increased glass storefront height at 1070 Walnut Grove Parkway. Following public comment and discussion, the commission will make a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed variance.
- Variance request CASE #WGV-25-01 for alternate building materials and glass storefront height at 1070 Walnut Grove Parkway (15.85 acres)
- Applicant: SCB Construction Group on behalf of Church at the Grove
- Variance from Section 911.D.9.D. of the Downtown Overlay District Architectural Details
- Public comment period and commission questions
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They voted to enter an executive session, then later voted to return from it. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Entered executive session (unanimous)
- Returned from executive session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Walnut Grove City Council unanimously approved a resolution creating a Safety Coordinator role for the Public Works Department to pursue safety equipment grants, and approved the LAS Sewer Phase II bid package. The consent agenda was approved with financials removed. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Safety Coordinator resolution (unanimous)
- Approved LAS Sewer Phase II bid package (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda with financials removed (unanimous)
City Council
The Walnut Grove City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They approved the agenda with changes, discussed a resolution to create a Safety Coordinator role for grant applications, and reviewed the LAS Sewer Phase II bid package. No final decisions were made on these items.
- Approved agenda with changes (unanimous)
- Discussed Safety Coordinator resolution (no vote)
- Discussed LAS Sewer Phase II bid package (no vote)
City Council
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The Walnut Grove City Council held a public hearing and regular meeting on February 13, 2025. The council voted unanimously to opt out of HB 581, the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem exemption, after a public hearing where one citizen spoke in favor and none against. They also approved the purchase of a new lawn mower, culvert and storm repairs, readopted Chapter 31 of the code of ordinances, and re-elected Erica Miles as Mayor Pro Tem.
- Approved motion to opt out of HB 581 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, financials, and $8,232 insurance invoice (unanimous)
- Approved raising Public Works lawn mower budget from $13,570.33 to $14,000 and purchasing John Deere mower (unanimous)
- Approved Magnolia Drive culvert and storm repair (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to opt out of HB 581 (unanimous)
- Readopted Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances (unanimous)
- Re-elected Erica Miles as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council held a public hearing on opting out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem exemption (HB 581) for Walnut Grove. No citizens spoke for or against the action, and no vote was taken; additional hearings are scheduled for February 13, 2025. The regular meeting included agenda amendments, discussion items on a fee schedule, Public Works building repairs, a lawnmower purchase, and sewer plant expansion, but no formal votes on these items were recorded.
- Amended agenda to change items IX, XI, XII, XIII; approved unanimously
- Held public hearing on HB 581 opt-out; no vote taken
- Scheduled additional public hearings for Feb 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Discussed updated fee schedule; deferred to next work session
- Discussed Public Works building repairs; Council Member Miles to lead project
- Discussed lawnmower purchase; vote deferred to next meeting
- Discussed Magnolia Drive culvert repair; formal vote set for Feb 13, 2025
City Council
The Walnut Grove City Council unanimously approved extending the moratorium on zoning actions in the downtown overlay for six months, ending July 16, 2025. The council also approved city appointments, the consent agenda, and a revised agenda that included the moratorium amendment. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda with added item on downtown zoning moratorium (unanimous)
- Approved appointments: Municipal Court Clerk/Deputy Clerk Sonya Cox, City Attorney Powell & Crowley LLC, Municipal Court Judge Sam Barth (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and financials (unanimous)
- Amended moratorium on zoning actions in downtown overlay, extending to July 16, 2025 (unanimous)