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City of Fulton City Council met June 9.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to order the Council meeting for the City of Fulton.

2. Roll Call

3. The Pledge of Allegiance

4. Swear in Zachary Ratcliff for the office of 1st Ward Alderperson.

5. Presentations – Dan Dolan will address the Council regarding his business plan.

6. Communication from Visitors (Any communication that is NOT on the agenda for consideration.)

7. Consent Agenda (All items in the consent agenda will be enacted by a single motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed upon request by the Mayor or any Aldermen and considered individually after all other items of business on the consent agenda.)

• Approve Regular Meeting Minutes from May 12, 2025, City Council Meeting (pages 3-5 )

• Approve the Bill List (pages 6-14)

CURRENT BUSINESS

8. Motion to Approve and Vote on the Ordinance Amending Chapter 73 of the Fulton Code of Ordinances Entitled “Non-Highway Vehicle Operation on City Streets” to Title VII Entitled “Traffic Codes” (pages 15-17)

9. Motion to Approve and Vote on an Ordinance to Approve the addition of a B-1 Liquor License for the City of Fulton.

10. Motion to Approve and Vote on hiring a Comprehensive & Strategic Plan for the City.

11. Motion to Approve and Vote on the National Fitness Campaign Commitment.

Committee of the Whole – Discussion

• Discussion – Compensation for Elected Officials.

• Discussion – Marina Appraisal (pages 18-20)

• Discussion – Marketing & Tourism Coordinator

• Discussion – Grocery Tax

Committee and Department Head Reports

• Parks & Rec Meeting Report (page 21)

• Finance Committee Report (pages 22-23)

• Chief of Police Report (pages 24-25)

• Tourism Report (page 26)

• Historical Society Report (page 27)

1. Motion to go into Closed Session for discussion of personnel, litigation, or property.

2. Motion to return to Regular Meeting.

3. Motion to Adjourn.

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