The City Council meeting involved several key agenda items, including the passage of an ordinance regarding the fiscal year tax rate and the acceptance of municipal election results. New officials were sworn into office. Resolutions were passed to honor a former mayor and two former council members for their dedicated service. Additionally, the Council authorized an application for a state tourism enhancement grant to support the White Plains House project and initiated the first reading of an ordinance to change the zoning classification for property located at 2941 Phillips Cemetery Road.
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The council considered the approval of Ordinance 736-26 to amend the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget and Ordinance 737-26 to amend the Municipal Code regarding the Cemetery Commission. Agenda items included the appointment of new members to the Cemetery Commission and a representative to the Tennessee Central Trail Authority. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the ratification of the Putnam County Growth Plan and the authorization of cooperative purchasing agreements through various entities, including Buyboard, Sourcewell, HGAC Buy, and Omnia Partners. The City Administrator also provided reports, including updates on department heads and the Let Freedom Ring event.
Apr 14, 2026·Board meeting
Council Council Meeting
The council held a public hearing and approved ordinance 727-25 to allow duplexes in two-family residential structures as a conditional use in R2 medium density residential districts, with requirements for privacy barriers. The council also approved on first reading ordinance 735-26, adopting the 2027 fiscal year operating budget. Additional agenda items included the approval of a volunteer fire equipment and training grant for fire gear, and discussions regarding the purchase of a used 2019 Pierce Saber fire engine and a second used fire engine to replace aging equipment.
