2025 Standing Committees

Community Environment, Services and Welfare – Chair Reed Petty

Areas of Emphasis - General Planning, Housing, Cemetery, Parks Members Assigned

Committee Members: Josh Earl, Larry Phillips, Joel Williams, and Wayne Cone

Finance – Chair Mitch Magness

Areas of Emphasis – Budget, Disbursements, Pensions, Insurance Members Assigned

Committee Members: All eight council members

Public Safety – Chair Larry Phillips

Areas of Emphasis – Police, Civil Defense, Fire & Rescue, Animal Control

Members Assigned – Mitch Magness, Reed Petty, Joel Williams, and Wayne Cone

Public Works and Transportation – Chair Charlie Pierce

Areas of Emphasis – Water, Sewer, Streets, Solid Waste, Code Enforcement, Health Concerns, Planning & Zoning

Members Assigned – Gwen Hoffmann, Reed Petty, Joel Williams, and Wayne Cone

Resources and Policy – Chair Wayne Cone

Areas of Emphasis – Legislation, Ordinances, Grants & Funding

Members Assigned – Josh Earl, Gwen Hoffmann, Mitch Magness, and Reed Petty

Parks and Recreation – Chair Josh Earl

Areas of Emphasis – City Parks, Recreational Facilities, Trails, Recreational Activities

Members Assigned – Larry Phillips, Reed Petty, Joel Williams, and Wayne Cone

Mayoral Appointments and Council Liaisons

Planning Commission – David O’Neal and Jeff Pratt

Parks and Rec Advisory Committee – Cary Nabors, Jeff Pratt and Scott Tennyson

CATPC Liaisons – Council Members Charlie Pierce and Wayne Cone

Entertainment District Board – Council Member Gwen Hoffmann

Perpetual Care Board Chair – Council Member Larry Phillips (reappointed)

Mayor Pro-Tem – Council Member Wayne Cone