Kevin Buchanan

This document outlines the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City of Kenton, detailing strategies for improving its two primary park properties: Kenton City Park and Scott McMackin Ball Park. Based on community survey feedback, the plan prioritizes enhancing existing amenities to better serve families and younger children. It also highlights current program offerings such as youth sports and community events. The improvements for the parks are targeted for completion by 2032.

The meeting covered the approval of monthly bills, with a question raised about an invoice for water meters at Mason Hall, which was clarified as a grant-funded project with reimbursement to the city. The FY 2021-2022 audit was presented, reporting a strong financial condition with some minor findings. Discussion included the levying of a privilege occupancy tax due to a new business opening, and the first reading of Ordinance 2023-1 was passed with the understanding that a specific section would be addressed at the next meeting. The cost of constructing ballfields for an LPRF grant was discussed, with a recommendation to amend the request to only construct one field. Reports were given on grant applications for fire department AEDs and a police department violent crime intervention grant. A request was made to contact Northwest TN Development District regarding a playground equipment grant, and a concern was raised about the sinking northwest corner of the gym. Finally, approval was given to deposit six months of auto registration revenue into the State Street Aid Fund to cover a capital outlay note.