ANDERSON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
April 7, 2026
REGULAR SESSION
The regular session was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Gallagher
Councilmember Baugh
Vice-Mayor Simmons
Absent - Mayor Gallier, Councilmember Hale
Also present: City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Attorney Collin Bogener, Police Chief Oliver Collins, Public Works Director Adam Whelen, Finance Director Cindy Wheeler and City Clerk Christy White.
INVOCATION
Ryan Wildauer, Neighborhood Church of Anderson/Cottonwood, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Susie Baugh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Finance Director Cindy Wheeler introduced new Account Clerk Anesa Souriyavong.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Comments were received in regards to Waste Management procedures and costs.
Comments were received in opposition to the proposed Family Dynamics Facility.
CONSENT AGENDA
By motion made, second (Gallagher /Baugh) and carried by a 3-0 vote, Council took the Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 17, 2026.
ITEM 6.1 4/21/2026
City Council Meeting
April 21, 2026
Received and filed warrant 36952 to 36979 in the amount of $47,837.57; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $57,909.87; Received and filed warrant 36980 to 37030 in the amount of $272,800.78; Received and filed Gross Payroll in the amount of $287,589.57; Received and filed warrant 37031 to 37086 in the amount of $69,979.53; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $57,150.68
Adopted Ordinance No. 874 (second reading), Amending Section 5.04.260 to the Anderson Municipal Code regulating Business License - General Provisions as introduced (first reading) on March 17, 2026.
Award of Bid for Audit Services for City of Anderson for years ending 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Adopted Ordinance No. 873 (second reading) amending Chapters 17.44 of the Anderson Municipal Code regarding the Comprehensive Sign Ordinance as introduced (first reading) March 17, 2026.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gallagher, Baugh, Vice Mayor Simmons.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Hale, Gallier.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ALL NOTICES WERE GIVEN ACCORDING TO THE LAW.
ADOPTION OF MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Cou Manager Joey Forset-Deshais gave a staff report and answered questions from 6:26 pm the Public Hearing was opened, no comments were received, the Public Hearing was closed.
By motion made, seconded (Gallagher/Baugh), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council voted adopt Resolution 26-13 establishing the master fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gallagher, Baugh and Vice Mayor Simmons.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Gallier, Hale.
City Council Meeting
April 21, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA
CITY MANAGER
AMENDMENTS TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ANDERSON
POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais gave a staff report and answered question from Council.
By motion made, seconded (Baugh/Gallagher), and carried by a 3-0 vote, the Council voted to adopted Resolution No 26-14 approving amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Baugh, Gallagher and Vice Mayor Simmons.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Gallier, Hale.
POLICE
ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 8.62 TO THE ANDERSON MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING
THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS
Police Chief Oliver Collins gave a staff report and answered question from Council.
Comments were received regarding Kratom and the restrictions in the proposed Ordinance.
By motion made, seconded (Gallagher/Baugh), and carried by a 3-0 vote, the Council introduced an addition to Chapter 8.62 -Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of Kratom products to the Anderson Municipal Code (first reading) and set for adoption (second reading) on April 21, 2026.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gallagher, Baugh and Vice Mayor Simmons.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Gallier, Hale.
ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 8.61 TO THE ANDERSON MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING
THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND RECREATIONAL USE OF NITROUS OXIDE WITHIN THE
CITY OF ANDERSON, WITH SPECIFIED EXCEPTIONS
Police Chief Oliver Collins gave a staff report and answered question from Council.
City Council Meeting
April 21, 2026
By motion made, seconded (Gallagher/Baugh), and carried by a 3-0 vote, the Council introduced an addition to Chapter 8.61 -Prohibition of Sale, Distribution, and Use of Nitrous Oxide to the Anderson Municipal Code (first reading) and set for adoption (second reading) on April 21, 2026.
Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gallagher, Baugh and Mayor Simmons.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Gallier, Hale.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Councilmembers used this time to report on meetings and activities they participated in and to announce upcoming events.
ADJOURNMENT
7:15 p.m.: The City Council adjourned to April 21, 2026.
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