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Columbia City Council February 2026 report

From Mayor Pamela Hoots

The Columbia City Council held their February monthly meeting on Monday night at City Hall. The City had second reading of an ordinance setting fees for collection of garbage and trash from residences, churches, and commercial establishments within the boundaries of the City of Columbia.

The City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended an application for amendment to the City of Columbia Official Zoning Map effecting a request for a zone change from R-1 Low Density Residential to C-2 Highway Oriented Commercial for lots at 601 Jamestown Street and 603 Jamestown Street for property owned by Richard and Mary Beth Phelps. It was approved.


Following the approval of the City Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation, first reading was given of an ordinance change for the Zoning Districts Map.

The City entered executive session for discussion of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency. No action was taken.

The City entered a second executive session for discussions between a public agency and a representative of a business entity and discussions concerning a specific proposal, if open discussions would jeopardize the siting, retention, expansion, or upgrading of the business. No action was taken.

The City Council voted on a motion by Dr. Ronald Rogers and seconded by Sharon Payne that the salary for Mayor be increased to $60,000. This will be subject to the next Mayor; not during the current term. All council members with the exception of Craig Dean voted for the motion.

The Council voted to make application for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) funding if approved.


This story was posted on 2026-02-04 07:58:17
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Leadership program students at City Council meeting



2026-02-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots.
Candace Petty, at left, and Sarah Jessie were among the citizens present at Monday night's Columbia City Council meeting. Attendance was a required activity in the Stand Up and Rise Leadership program with the Extension Office that both are enrolled in.

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