Fireworks Request, Truck Stop Proposal on June 9 Agenda

The Cave Spring City Council will decide Tuesday, June 9, whether to contribute $3,000 from the hotel/motel tax fund toward fireworks for this year’s Liberty Day celebration, scheduled for June 27. The Downtown Development Authority has already committed $5,000 toward funding the display.

Council is also expected to hear plans for a proposed truck stop on Gadsden Highway.

The full agenda is listed below.

CAVE SPRING CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 9, 2026

6:00 P.M.

Call to order
Invocation
Pledge to the American Flag
Citizen’s Comment
New Truck Stop Proposal
Approval of minutes from May 12, May 26, and June 2
OLD BUSINESS
Adjustments
NEW BUSINESS
DDA Fireworks Request
1st Reading - Budget
1st Reading - Parcel #D19 194 Major Subdivision
Bureau Veritas Contract Amendment
Executive Session – Litigation
Adjourn

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