Votes at a glance: council approves several routine contracts, two ordinances and funding for police training

At its May 26 meeting the DeKalb City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances with relatively brief discussion. Key outcomes:

• Resolution 2026‑055 — Testing Services Corporation: Approved an engineering/testing agreement for the 2026 streets program, not to exceed $34,150. Staff said required material testing (base and concrete testing) triggered the procurement and recommended the low bidder.

• Resolution 2026‑056 — Police Academy payment: Approved payment up to $42,500 to Mon County Law Enforcement Training Center to cover academy training for five new police officers (approximately $8,500 per officer for a 14‑week program).

• Ordinance 2026‑018 — Special use permit for 2151 Sycamore Road (John Papis): Approved on first reading (second reading waived) a special‑use permit to allow a restaurant with a drive‑through at the address formerly occupied by an auto parts store; Planning & Zoning recommended approval 5–0.

• Ordinance 2026‑019 — UDO amendments: Approved on first reading (second reading waived) a set of clarifying amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance covering zoning rules, supplemental district regulations, street and subdivision design, flood/storm drainage, and signage. Staff said changes add clarity and reduce routine variance requests.

The council took roll‑call votes on all items; the motions carried as recorded in the meeting minutes. Individual items with more extensive debate (storm‑sewer contract, entryway signs, event‑venue liquor license) were covered in separate items.