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man Henry Vaughn voted against the request.

During the public hearing, resident Leah Ellis voiced her concern to the board, saying when other residents come to the board for exceptions for their property they are denied, but when it comes to the city, they are looking to make the exception for themselves.

During discussion, Perkins said the city should "be held to the same standard" as any other developer.

Sistrunk agreed with Perkins by saying the city should follow its own ordinances even in this instance.

Spruill said the city should trust the expertise of Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins.

She said this decision would not lead to a "slippery slope" because the industrial park is for economic development. for the Municipal Court Clerk of the Municipal

Court Department. The board approved the pay increase with a vote 4-3. Perkins, Ward 4 Alderman Jason Walker and Sistrunk voted against.

an administrative appeal of the denial of the use of EIFS for 550 Russell Street with a 3-4 vote. Vaughn, Perkins, Miller and Walker voted against the motion to approve.

for employees identified in phase one, which resulted from the pay study. The motion was approved with a 5-2 vote. Perkins and Walker voted against the approval.