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City of Cabot - July 20th 2026 - City Council Meeting and Work Session
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Cabot Council Approves Expenditure from Community and Economic Development Fund
The council adopted Resolution 32 of 2026, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk Treasurer to enter into an agreement for the expenditure of funds from the community and economic development fund. The resolution passed with a 7-1 vote. No specific details on the amount or intended use of the funds were provided in the text, other than that they are from the community and economic development fund.
Cabot Fire Department to Acquire New Reserve Fire Apparatus
The council is considering a resolution to approve the purchase of a fire apparatus for $57,000 from Garage Technologies Inc. The current reserve apparatus, a 1999 Freightliner with over 135,000 miles, requires extensive repairs and is deemed not cost-effective to fix. The new reserve apparatus has significantly lower mileage (13,000 miles) and engine hours (under 1,100 hours), representing a substantial upgrade. Competitive bidding was waived due to the national difficulty in acquiring fire trucks and the favorable pricing obtained. The vehicle is valued between $75,000 and $100,000.
Cabot Council Reviews AI Policy, Advances Several Ordinances and Resolutions
The council discussed and moved forward with Ordinance 21 of 2026, concerning amendments to personnel policies to establish First Amendment religious protections regarding workplace use of generative and authentic artificial intelligence. This ordinance had its second reading. The council also moved items A through F from potential new business to full council, including Ordinance 23 of 2026 (tax liens), Ordinance 24 of 2026 (rezoning), Ordinance 25 of 2026 (private club application), Resolution 31 of 2026 (drainage improvements), and Resolution 32 of 2026 (community and economic development fund expenditure), and Resolution 33 of 2026 (fire apparatus purchase).
Cabot Council Rejects Expedited Rezoning for Duplex Development
The council considered an ordinance (24 of 2026) to rezone a parcel from R-1 single-family residential to R-4M medium-density multi-family and amend the land use plan. The developer requested to waive the second and third readings to expedite site plan development and Planning Commission review, citing that the current summer meeting schedule (one meeting per month) would delay the project by several months compared to the usual two meetings per month. However, the motion to waive the readings failed with a 3-5 vote, meaning the ordinance will proceed through the standard reading process. The project involves two duplex units on King Drive off Mount Carmel Road.
Cabot Approves Transfer of Liquor License for New Private Club on Highway 5
The council approved Ordinance 25 of 2026, granting approval for a private club application for Tall Paul's (now to be known as Rowdy's Place) located at 12406 Highway 5. This ordinance represents a transfer of an existing liquor license. The motion to waive the second and third reading of the ordinance passed unanimously (8-0), as did the motion to adopt the ordinance and an emergency clause for immediate effect, also passing 8-0. The applicant, Mr. Torneau, plans to open the club in the first week of August. This is noted as the third or fourth transfer of a liquor license at this location.
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