The following are my notes and thoughts from the Jan. 19, 2026 called council meeting. I encourage you to comment below or email me at reedforcavespring@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. To get updates any time I post, please subscribe to my Kristi Reed | Cave Spring City Council Post 3 blog through follow.it.
Invoices and Requisitions
Under the emergency continuity of operations resolution, council is authorized to approve expenditures and contracts in adherence with section 3 of the resolution. These approvals must be done in public meetings and passed by a majority vote of the council. The council approved 11 invoices for items including the annual audit, an emergency water leak repair, fire department equipment, lawn care and more.
The council also approved a requisition for a laptop computer docking station.
There was discussion of a requisition for new doors, heaters, locks and other items related to the public bathrooms. There was no action taken on that request.
LMIG
City council must compile a list of project recommendations by the end of January for using available Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant funds. Council listed several potential projects including sidewalk repairs on Broad Street and Alabama Street, road repairs on Mason Circle, and filling in the holes on the shoulder along Cedartown Road between Park Street and the city limits.
Moratorium/Events Ordinance
The city does not currently have a process or ordinance which defines neutral standards by which requests to hold events on city property (or event requests involving city resources) can be evaluated. I have shared an event ordinance with the city council for review and input. I also have shared an event moratorium to allow the council time to study the issue and obtain input for the ordinance. The moratorium would only apply to events on city property. The proposed event ordinance will apply to any large event held within the city limits that meets a specified attendance threshold, requires the use or closure of any city property, street, park, sidewalk, or right-of-way; requires public safety or public works assistance from the City; or involves certain risk factors. This moratorium would not impact any current applications.
Electronic Devices
Chairman Dennis Shoaf presented a proposal to obtain cell phones for all Council members (five total) and one laptop for the Chair so that City business may be conducted on non-personal devices. The proposal was conditionally approved, contingent upon the ability to obtain the phones and service at approximately $42 per line per month. The phones will remain with the position and will be transferred from one officeholder to the next upon leaving office.
GFL
Representatives from GFL attended the meeting to discuss the trash service provided to the city. Based on the terms of the agreement, the city will be under contract with GFL until early 2027. GFL has notified the city it intends to increase its rates by 4.3% on February 1, 2026
GEMA Risk Mitigation
Councilman Baker Harbin presented a grant opportunity to the council that could potentially provide backup generators for four water pumps plus city hall. Councilman Harbin was authorized to obtain the bids necessary to apply for the grant.
Class II Wastewater Class
Council approved class cost plus travel expenditures for a city employee to complete training necessary to be able to move water testing in-house. This will ultimately allow the city to conduct testing at a lower cost.
City Hall Security
Council authorized Chairman Shoaf to obtain estimates for improving security at city hall.
Contracts
Council discussed contracts for new and existing software. No action was taken as further clarification is needed regarding contract details.
Executive Session
Property and personnel were discussed in executive session.
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