The East Ridge City Council took the following formal actions on Oct. 23, 2025. Where recorded, roll-call votes are listed.

- Ordinance No. 1234 (second and final reading): Adopt changes to municipal zoning code to align with FEMA flood insurance rate maps to maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Motion to approve by Councilmember Witt; second by Councilmember Ezell. Roll call recorded: Tyler — Yes; Cagle — Yes; Ezell — Yes; Witt — Yes; Mayor Williams — Yes. Outcome: Approved (5–0).

- Ordinance No. 1235 (second and final reading): Authorize service of alcoholic beverages at Venue 1921. Motion to approve by Councilmember Witt; second by Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call recorded: Tyler — Yes; Cagle — No; Ezell — Yes; Witt — Yes; Mayor Williams — Yes. Outcome: Approved (4–1).

- Resolution No. 36-96: Authorize five-year maintenance agreement(s) with Trane for HVAC services at the East Ridge animal/bridal shelter (three systems). Motion to approve (made by staff, moved and seconded in meeting). Roll call recorded: unanimous yes. Outcome: Approved (5–0).

- Resolution No. 37-50: Authorize change-order authority not to exceed $85,641 for the community center renovation and expansion (multiple items including spray foam, gutters, concrete work, flooring adjustments). Motion to approve by Councilmember Witt; second by Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call recorded: unanimous yes. Outcome: Approved (5–0).

- Resolution No. 37-51: Authorize extension of 33 additional weather days to the contract with Pillar Construction for Venue 1921 (no additional cost). Motion to approve by Councilmember Witt; second by Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call recorded: unanimous yes. Outcome: Approved (5–0).

- Resolution No. 37-52: Authorize city manager to enter contract with ACE Engineering for a stormwater management plan and related inventory work and to proceed with issuance of RFQ for final components. Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Tyler; second by Councilmember Witt. Roll call recorded: unanimous yes. Outcome: Approved (5–0).

- Resolution No. 37-53: Accept Tennessee American Water Firefighter Support Grant (to reimburse batteries for radios). Motion to approve by Councilmember Witt; second by Councilmember Ezell. Roll call recorded: unanimous yes. Outcome: Approved (5–0).

- Resolution No. 37-54: Accept Public Entity Partners property conservation grant to reimburse surveillance/security system expenditures at Venue 1921. Motion to approve by Vice Mayor Tyler; second by Councilmember Witt. Roll call recorded: unanimous yes. Outcome: Approved (5–0).

- Resolution No. 37-55: Accept Hamilton County "Leaning Into Community" grant for Phase 1 of Springville Park redevelopment and commit $250,000 local match (county award $250,000; city match $250,000). Motion to approve by Councilmember Witt; second by Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call recorded: Vice Mayor Tyler — Yes; Councilmember Cagle — No; Councilmember Ezell — No; Councilmember Witt — Yes; Mayor Williams — Yes. Outcome: Approved (3–2). Notes: Primary components included a dog park, ADA restrooms, paved trails and parking repairs; two councilors opposed.

- Resolution No. 37-56: Accept donation from Chattanooga Track Club ($250) for East Ridge Fire Department standby medical supplies. Motion to approve by Councilmember Ezell; second by Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call recorded: unanimous yes. Outcome: Approved (5–0).

- Resolution No. 37-57: Amend 2025 paid-holidays observance to create an adjusted Christmas holiday schedule (amended during meeting to add a contingent extra day if county landfill schedule necessitates). Motion to approve as amended by Councilmember Cagle; second by Councilmember Ezell. Roll call recorded after amendment: unanimous yes. Outcome: Approved (5–0) as amended.

- Resolution No. 37-58: Cancel the Dec. 25, 2025 City Council meeting. Motion to approve by Councilmember Witt; second by Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call recorded: unanimous yes. Outcome: Approved (5–0).

- Ordinance No. 1236 (first reading): Rezoning request for 416 Donaldson Road from R-1 to R-2 (duplex) to bring existing duplex into zoning conformity. Motion to approve first reading by Councilmember Witt; second by Vice Mayor Tyler. Outcome: Passed first reading (recorded roll call: unanimous yes).

- Ordinance No. 1237 (first reading): Rezoning request for 1438 North Smith Street from RT-1 (townhome) to R-1 (single-family). Motion to approve first reading by Councilmember Ezell; second by Vice Mayor Tyler. Outcome: Passed first reading (recorded roll call: unanimous yes).

Notes: Where transcript recorded mover/second and roll-call votes, those are noted above. Several other items were discussed but not voted: the mobile food-vending ordinance (Revision 2) was discussed and staff was directed to add the stadium overlay and return a consolidated ordinance for first reading.