What was decided

Many residents spoke about the removal of former Town Manager Shaun Mulholland and legal spending. Staff gave updates on High Range Road and other water and sewer projects, and on House Bill 1588 on water special assessment districts. Acting Town Manager Kim Bernard also reported on fiscal management and transparency.

Show all 7 votes in order

• Denied Motion failed 2-2-0 to seek a second opinion on Town Charter Article 4 from a municipal law firm. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Denied Motion failed 2-2-0 to reinstate Shaun Mulholland as Town Manager. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved 3–0 Ordinance 2026-15, updating Town Charter references in the Municipal Code. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved 4–0 Scheduling a public hearing on Zoning Ordinance amendments for November 2, 2026. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved 4–0 Authorizing the Acting Town Manager to enter into the School District Office lease agreement. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Council consensus to present the draft Memorandum of Agreement on November 2, 2026. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved 4–0 The consent agenda, including the September 21, 2026 minutes and the October 6, 2026 Timber Tax Warrant. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Denied Second legal opinion on Town Charter Article 4 Motion failed 2-2-0 to seek a second opinion on Town Charter Article 4 from a municipal law firm. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Denied Reinstating Shaun Mulholland as Town Manager Motion failed 2-2-0 to reinstate Shaun Mulholland as Town Manager. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved 3–0 Ordinance 2026-15, updating Town Charter references in Municipal Code p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved 4–0 Lease of School District Office addition at Town Hall Authorizing the Acting Town Manager to enter into the School District Office lease agreement. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

Also voted on

• Approved 4–0 Scheduling a public hearing on Zoning Ordinance amendments for November 2, 2026. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Council consensus to present the draft Memorandum of Agreement on November 2, 2026. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved 4–0 The consent agenda, including the September 21, 2026 minutes and the October 6, 2026 Timber Tax Warrant. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

Agenda

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consent agenda

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non-public session

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