Police Chief Cooper reported gaps in portable radio coverage discovered during an active‑shooter exercise and presented FirstNet and SouthernLink (Suddenlink/Harris) options; the council voted to table purchase decisions pending a draft 2027 budget and further review.

Developer Derek Hutchison asked the Eastman City Council to support annexing about 123 acres known as Stuckey Orchard and connecting it to city water and sewer so the property can be redrawn into roughly 100 residential lots; staff and the city attorney said they would pursue legal and engineering review.