(The Patterson City Council discussed and/or voted on the following items during their monthly meeting Thursday, June 19. The meeting was delayed a week due to a scheduling conflict.)
Lease agreement: The council approved leasing the Scurry Building in the old downtown area to Chris Sandroni at a rate of $100 per month. Sandroni plans to open and operate a thrift store at the location.
Annual appointments: The city council approved its annual appointments for 2025 including Laura Kate Dixon as city clerk, June Echols Bennett as clerk of court and water and sewer clerk, Adam Ferrell as city attorney, Emily Hadaway as public works coordinator and administrative assistant, Hurst & Hurst as city auditor, Jim McGee as municipal court judge, Harris Certified Public Accountants as city accountant, Nick Strickland as police chief and Tyler Stokes as public works superintendent and fire chief.