Meeting Agendas & Minutes
As the legislative branch of the Town of Havana government, the Council holds open public meetings where local laws, policies, and basic decisions for the city are discussed and decided. Council members are elected at large and elect a Mayor from amongst themselves each May after new members have been sworn in.
Notice for all public meetings, along with agendas, are posted in advance of the meeting. Minutes are posted after meetings have concluded. (when available). Havana's Town Council meets the last Tuesday of each month, unless the meeting date conflicts with a holiday or municipal election. Town Council has selected the 2nd Tuesday of each month as an optional additional meeting date, when needed.
The Town Council of Havana welcomes and encourages public participation at all council meetings. Visitors may speak for up to three (3) minutes on agenda or non-agenda items. Any visitors wishing to speak must fill out a request form which is located on the front table. Comments on non-agenda items will be heard at the beginning of each meeting. The mayor will call for public comment on specific agenda items when the Council moves to that item. Visitors wishing to address the Council on an agenda item should note the agenda item number on the request form. No comments from the audience will be accepted unless the speaker is formally recognized and called on by the mayor or his designee. All comments must be directed to the Mayor. Decorum is expected at all meetings. Once called, visitors must approach the podium and clearly state their first and last name and address for the record, and all comments will be limited to no more than three (3) minutes.
