Christy Coffman

The meeting convened with the Mayor presiding, followed by the invocation and pledge of allegiance. Agenda items included discussion of old business, public comment, acceptance of committee and department head reports, and the appointment of new members to the Finance Committee and the Parks and Recreation Committee. The Board planned to address the purchase of a truck from the Cemetery Trust Fund for mowing, the approval of Retail Strategies for another year, and a discussion regarding Public Comment Procedures. Other key topics included a review of the recent winter storm and the introduction of a proposal for a comprehensive strategic planning process titled "Visions, Values, and Voices."

The City Board meeting included the reading of proclamations for Westview Highschool Soccer & Football. Old business involved 'Any other Business'. New business items included accepting committee and department head reports, a public hearing regarding a request by TF Holdings to rezone property at 112 West Peach Street from B-2 to R-3, discussion of Charter Changes and Policy Manual Updates, discussion of vacancies and adding additional members to the Finance Committee, approval of a WCMES Invoice for the Hunter Drive Project, approval regarding the sale or trade of two Tahoe vehicles, approval to place an indefinite hold on the TA Phase VII and Phase VIII Grant, approval to continue with the Multimodal II Grant, approval to place a hold on the Multimodal III Grant, approval for a Natural Gas Rate Study from D2 Energy, an update on the Martin Housing Authority Committee, and discussion regarding the Retail Strategies Contract and the Weldon Building.

The meeting includes a recommendation for a Ward 1 Alderman Vacancy and the swearing in of Ward I and Ward 2. The agenda also involves accepting committee department head reports, a second and final reading regarding rezoning property on Main Street, and the introduction of an ordinance concerning the training of members for the Martin Municipal Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. Furthermore, there will be a resolution authorizing the city to participate in the Property Conservation Matching Grant Program, accepting proposals for the repair of a Caterpillar Generator at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and accepting a proposal for Class III/IV Landfill Vertical Expansion. The meeting will also include public comment.

The special called meeting included discussions and decisions on several ordinances and a resolution. Ordinance O2025-06, adopting the annual budget and establishing a property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, was approved after a public hearing where concerns about raising taxes were voiced. The board also approved Ordinance O2025-07, authorizing budget amendments to various funds, and Ordinance O2025-08, approving a request to rezone property. Additionally, Ordinance O2025-09, amending property maintenance regulations, was approved to address complaints about trash and rodent attraction. Finally, Resolution R2025-03, making appropriations to certain non-profit charitable organizations for the upcoming fiscal year, was also approved.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board accepted department head reports and approved the donation of time for the fire department. They also introduced and approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend the city's sewer use ordinance and enforcement response plan, with a public hearing scheduled for August 11th. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to enter into an interstate/interlocal mutual aid and assistance agreement between Fulton, Kentucky, and Martin, Tennessee, specifically for fire calls. They also approved the safety committee to hear and enforce matters related to a specific ordinance.