The City Council met in special session Tuesday morning, May 9th. Councilman Scottie Bass opened with prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Mayor Danny McKnight opened the floor for the several guests to introduce themselves. The minutes from the April meeting were approved, and there was no public input.

A recess was called to swear in the newly elected Mayor and Council. Before doing so, Cody Mitchell, who did not run for re-election so that he could focus his time on the school board, addressed the council. “It has been a pure joy to work with each of you over the last few years,”...