Regular Council Meeting
City of Tallulah
September 25, 2025
A regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council was held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 5:30 P.M., in the Council Room Chamber of Tallulah City Hall.
Mayor Yvonne Lewis called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and gave prayer.
A roll call of Council Members is listed as follows:
Wells Present
Day Present
Harris Present
Houston Present
Scott Present
No comments from the public during the time allotted were made, so Mayor Lewis proceeded with the next item on the agenda.
A representative of E & P Consulting Services came before the Council and explained in detail the process of private property adjudication. A complete guide of the process was also included in Councilmember packets for further reference.
A discussion ensued concerning City of Tallulah redistricting boundaries as well as city limit boundaries. Jeffrey Messinger, PLS, spoke to the council and public regarding his company expertise and also explained that his function would be city boundaries and not district boundaries. He quoted a fee of about $6,500 to complete the job certifying the boundaries of the City should it want his services.
Ms. Merunda Brown, Section 8 administrator, presented a report on changes in the Section 8 Program. She requested that the Council adopt the new, revised housing rental rates which will be underway as of January 2026. Motion and second to approve the rental rates as well as council acceptance of the report were made by Councilmembers Scott and Harris respectively and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Houston moved for approval of the minutes, 9/8/2025, with second from Councilmember Day. Motion carried excluding Councilmember Wells who voted “nay”.
Motion and second to approve the occupational license application of Alane Willimson, who appeared before the Council, were made by Councilmember Day with second from Councilmember Harris. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion to approve an occupational license application, submitted by Ms. Glora Henderson, for “Clean Healthy Living” was made by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Day, and carried unanimously.
The Council further discussed the proposal to sell the historic Coca Cola building and offered opinions regarding the sale of the building. Motion and second to authorize City Attorney Pamela Netterfield Grady to proceed with legalities of the project were made by councilmembers Houston and Day respectively and carried. Councilmember Wells voted “Nay”.
Mayor Lewis asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting during public comments due to interruptions. Motion and second to adjourn were made by Councilmembers Houston and Day respectively and carried.
Attest: October 9, 2025
Gerald L. Odom, City Clerk
Yvonne Lewis, Mayor
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