The Homewood City Council convened an organizational meeting on Nov. 3, 2025, to administer oaths of office, make administrative appointments and ratify approved bank depositories.

Mayor Andrews opened the meeting and introduced Jefferson County Circuit Judge Marcus Jones, who administered the oaths. Judge Marcus Jones swore in multiple officials during the ceremony, including Jennifer Andrus and Paul Simmons. Following the oath sequence, the council moved to routine business and appointments.

The council approved the appointment of Councilor Nick Sims as mayor pro tem after a motion by Councilor Armstead and a second from Councilor Paul Simmons; the motion passed by voice vote, 5-0. The council then approved appointing the law firm Riley and Jackson, P.C., to serve as the city's legal counsel; the motion carried 5-0. Beau Segris was approved as city clerk, effective Nov. 3, 2025, for a four-year term, and Cale Smith was approved as acting city manager effective Nov. 3, 2025; both motions passed unanimously.

The council next ratified the city's bank depositories and authorized signatures for municipal accounts. The council voted, by individual motions, to ratify Synovus Bank (resolution 25-1-88), Bryant Bank (resolution 25-1-89), First Horizon Bank (resolution 25-1-90), Raymond James (resolution number cited in the record as 20 5191) and Truist Bank (resolution 25-1-92). Each motion was seconded and passed by voice vote, 5-0.

Votes at a glance:
- Appointment of Nick Sims as mayor pro tem — mover: Councilor Armstead; second: Councilor Paul Simmons; outcome: approved 5-0.
- Appointment of Riley and Jackson, P.C., as city legal counsel — mover: Councilor Sims; second: Councilor Armstead; outcome: approved 5-0.
- Appointment of Beau Segris as city clerk (four-year term, effective 11/03/2025) — mover: Councilor Sims; second: Councilor Simmons; outcome: approved 5-0.
- Appointment of Cale Smith as acting city manager (effective 11/03/2025) — mover: Councilor Sims; second: Councilor Armstead; outcome: approved 5-0.
- Ratification of Synovus Bank (resolution 25-1-88) — mover: Councilor Armstead; second: Councilor Simmons; outcome: approved 5-0.
- Ratification of Bryant Bank (resolution 25-1-89) — mover: Councilor Armstead; second: Councilor Simmons; outcome: approved 5-0.
- Ratification of First Horizon Bank (resolution 25-1-90) — mover: Councilor Lane; second: Councilor Sims; outcome: approved 5-0.
- Ratification of Raymond James (resolution number cited in transcript as 20 5191) — mover: Councilor Lane; second: Councilor Simmons; outcome: approved 5-0.
- Ratification of Truist Bank (resolution 25-1-92) — mover: Councilor Lane; second: Councilor Simmons; outcome: approved 5-0.

Following the formal business, council members introduced family and guests in the audience. Representative David Faulkner and Leah Davis of the Jefferson County Greenways Commission were recognized during introductions. The mayor announced the Committee of the Whole meeting will be Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m., followed by the council meeting in the council chamber at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned without objection.