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