The Mineral Springs City Council met Monday for their regular monthly meeting, addressing several city matters, including approval of a flood plain ordinance, upcoming cybersecurity requirements and a planned sewer rate study.
During the meeting, Howard County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Roddy Smith spoke to the council about the OEM Flood Plain Ordinance.
Following further discussion, the ordinance was read in its entirety before the council. Members then voted unanimously to approve the ordinance.
The council also approved the minutes from its October 19, 2026, meeting, along with corrections, and approved the job description for the Park Director position.
Mayor Vera Marks informed council members that municipalities will be required to obtain .gov email accounts. The requirement will apply to all municipal employees and elected officials, including the mayor, financial director, recorder-treasurer, department heads and city council members.
Marks also explained that the accounts will need to be verified annually.
Fire Chief Chris Hostetler informed the council that a monthly fee will be required for IT security services. He recommended John Chamber IT, explaining that the change is intended to address cybersecurity concerns and help protect the city’s information and systems.
In other business, the council approved adding Stephanie Harrison as an authorized signer on the city’s Diamond Bank account. Charles Deloney will be removed from the account.
Council members also approved continuing to use Robin Rice as the city’s grant writer.
Before adjourning, the council agreed to move forward with a sewer rate study and related training scheduled for December 14.
The meeting covered several administrative and operational matters as the city continues working to address municipal requirements and plan for upcoming projects.
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