The Dothan City Commission on Nov. 4 approved a series of ordinances and resolutions on consent and separate motions, including an annexation, franchise agreements, nuisance abatement orders, contract awards and board appointments. The commission also appointed David G. Hasty as the city’s next fire chief effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Ordinance 2025‑301: Annex property owned by Mary S. Reeves into city limits (approved on Nov. 4).
- Ordinance 2025‑302 and 2025‑303: Franchise agreements to allow construction, operation and maintenance of fiber‑optic and cable infrastructure (approved).
- Resolution 2025‑304: Finding certain structures unsafe and ordering demolition (approved).
- Resolution 2025‑305 & 2025‑317: Confirming weed and structure abatement costs and moving amounts to county tax collector (approved).
- Resolution 2025‑306: Appointed David G. Hasty as fire chief, effective Jan. 1, 2026 (approved). Several commissioners praised the transparency of the selection process.
- Resolution 2025‑307: Contract with Vail Schaefer Inc. to update the long‑range transportation plan for the Southeast Wiregrass MPO ($227,696 with local 20% match) (approved).
- Resolution 2025‑308: Extended subrecipient agreements with Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity for critical home repair and weatherization through Sept. 30, 2026 (approved).
- Multiple administrative and appointments: appraisal services agreement, vape tax administration agreement, bidding awards, reappointments to planning and industrial development boards, and other routine items (all approved on the consent calendar or by separate motion).

Several items were carried with little discussion; where there was exchange, commissioners commented on process and community input. The fire chief appointment prompted brief commendations of the department’s internal candidate development and praise for the selection process.

What happens next: Most measures take effect as specified in the individual resolutions or ordinances; contract awards and appointments will be implemented by the respective departments.