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MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
12:00pm — City Hall

I. Welcome

a.

Roll Call:
i. Present: Betty Ruleman, Anna Barrios, Bridget Roberts, Larry Eaton, Becky

Simpson, and Lindsey Ferguson
ii. Absent: Joe Barnett, Donna Ballew, and Austin Fesmire

Il. Approval of Minutes

a.

Motion was made by Lindsey Ferguson, seconded by Betty Ruleman, for the approval
of the July 8, 2026 minutes.
Motion carried

Ith. New Business

a.

Recap of the 2026 Chinzei Gakuin Visit- Anna informed the Board that the kids loved
everything and thought it was wonderful. The Dollywood trip was great, the middle school
families worked out well and they loved their proclamations.
Planning for 2026 Isahaya City Officials Visit (October 18-22) — Board discussed planning ideas
for the visit, i.e. state casual dress on the itinerary, type of clothing required for the Denso
visit, the invitations for the TWU lunch and who to invite, etc.

IV. The meeting adjourned (Next meeting set for Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 12pm)

Approved:

Betty Ruleman, Secretary Date