Minutes- May 6, 2025, 2 PROJECT UPDATES: Mayor Nix informed the Council that they had received an official ballot from GMA with the nominated officials for GMA's S District 2 Officers for 2025-2026. The nominees are: President -Matt Fields, Councilmember, Royston; First Vice President -Mark C. Reed, Commissioner, Cornelia; Second Vice President -Courtney, Umbehant, Mayor, Lavonia; Third Vice President- Josh Turner, Mayor, City ofCleveland. The Council stated that they were in favor of the nominees for each position. Mayor Nix will sign the ballot, and it will be submitted by email to GMA. ADJOURN: Seth Weaver motioned to adjourn at 7:33 p.m. James Castleberry seconded the motion, and all Council members present voted in favor. The motion passed. Aiher Amy Lomax, Town Clerk bwbug - 914 - 2 - à - - Minutes- May 6, 2025, 1 Town ofClermont Town Council Meeting May 6, 2025 The Clermont Town Council met on May 6, 2025. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor James Nix, Council Members Seth Weaver, Marcia Kesler, James Castleberry, and Amanda Nix. Town Clerk Amy Lomax also attended. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Seth Weaver motioned to approve the agenda. James Castleberry seconded, and all Council members present voted in favor. The motion passed. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Seth Weaver led the invocation, and Mayor Nix led the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES 2025: Amanda Nix motioned to approve the April 1, 2025, meeting minutes and the April 22, 2025, Special Called Meeting minutes. Marcia Kesler seconded the motion, and all Council members present voted in favor. The motion passed. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The Mayor and Council reviewed the March 2025 Financial Report. REPORT: PLANNING AND ZONING: The Mayor and Council reviewed this report. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2025-2026 TOWN OF CLERMONT BUDGET: Mayor Nix opened the public hearing on the proposed budget at 7:04 pm. The proposed budget is $733,050.00. He asked for any comments or questions from the Council or the public. No comments or questions were raised at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PERSONNEL): Seth Weaver motioned that the Council go into Executive Session at 7:04 pm. James Castleberry seconded the motion, and all Council Members voted in favor. Motion passed. RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: Seth Weaver motioned that the Council return to regular session at 7:19 pm. Marcia Kesler seconded the motion, and all Council Members present voted in favor. Motion passed. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: With no further comment on the budget, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:20. NEW TOWN HALL OFFICE HOURS: Amy Lomax asked the Council if the Town Hall office hours could be changed to Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. The office is currently closed on Monday and is open Tuesday through Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. After the Council discussed this, Seth Weaver motioned to change the office hours. James Castleberry seconded the motion, and all Council members present voted in favor. The motion passed.