Ashley Marie Ervin

The agenda for the meeting includes several public hearings regarding beer license applications, and proposed ordinances to amend building, utility, and housing codes, as well as fire protection and fireworks regulations. Additionally, the Council will consider a property annexation request, various invoices for tree trimming and substation maintenance, and a sales tax payment to the Dayton City School. Other business items involve library board appointments, park and infrastructure project considerations, street resurfacing, and maintenance agreements. The council will also review bids for equipment, consider grant applications, and address budget amendments and adjustments.

The agenda focuses on the election of Board officers, including the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer. Additionally, the meeting involves the consideration of multiple grant applications submitted by various community organizations, including Rhea of Hope Pantry, Little Learners at First Church, Helping Hands Helping Hearts, 12th Judicial District Children's Advocacy Center, Friends of the Dayton Library, Rigsby Volunteer Fire Dept., Distinguished Young Women of Rhea Co., and United Way of Rhea Co.

The governing body projects anticipated revenues from all sources and appropriates planned expenditures for each department, board, office, or other agency of the municipality, presented together with the actual annual receipts and expenditures of the last preceding fiscal year and the estimated annual expenditures for the current fiscal year. The municipality has bonded and other indebtedness. Planned capital projects and proposed funding include Repair Retainer Well at Park, Remodel of City Annex Building, 6 Vehicles for Police, Park Improvements, Rebuilding of Gabbert Field, New Truck for Parks and Rec, Repair for Fire Station Roof, New waste water Plant.

The agenda includes discussions on amending water and sewer connection charges, rezoning parcels, setting the September meeting date, and funding for Rhea County tourism and fishing tournaments. The council will also consider proposals for a masterplan for the Abel Property, bids for the Mark Anton Municipal Airport Terminal Roof Project, and grant contracts for airport ground maintenance equipment. Additional items include updates to payroll, audit contracts, library board matters, and requests for a baseball event. The council will also discuss authorization to purchase a truck and mower, traffic signal upgrades, agreements with water companies, and resolutions for participation in Public Entity Partners grant programs. Other topics include video detection upgrades, fire equipment bids, fire protection fees, tourism enhancement grants, and a lease agreement with Charlie's Used Auto Parts.

The meeting included a request from citizens for public comment, followed by consideration of matters related to RETC. The council approved a one-time donation to RETC to help offset the cost of fishing tournaments scheduled for the spring.