Red Bank work session: animal‑control contract, scholarship and interim judge appointment placed on consent agenda

Red Bank — The work session included multiple consent items and personnel business that staff placed on the upcoming consent agenda for the regular meeting.

Animal control contract

Staff said an ongoing consulting relationship for animal control (identified in the packet as McCain Contract Services) is proposed to continue for FY27; procurement staff issued an RFP to remain consistent with purchasing policies and the proposed contract reflects a roughly 30% increase over FY26 costs. Staff said they will present a formal recommendation in the regular meeting (resolution 26‑1896).

Scholarship

Staff read a recommendation from Red Bank High School to award the Red Bank citizenship scholarship to Sierra McFarland, citing her participation in the Future Ready Institute (coding), service through Beta Club and National Honor Society, and acceptance at East Tennessee State University. The award is scheduled to be presented at the senior awards night on May 6 (resolution 26‑1897).

Proclamation: Administrative Professionals Day

Director Perry presented a proclamation naming April 22, 2026 National Administrative Professionals Day in Red Bank, noting the historical observance and the role administrative staff play in local government operations (resolution 26‑1899).

Appointment: interim city court judge

Mr. Gran presented a one‑time appointment of Attorney Brian Hos as interim Red Bank City Court Judge until the next election certification (resolution 26‑1898). Gran said Hos planned to attend the meeting and might speak after the commission acts.

Public comment and adjournment

One resident offered brief comment thanking staff and urging fiscal restraint. The work session adjourned and the commission planned to reconvene at 6:00 p.m. for the regular meeting.