Leslie Phelps

The meeting involved the approval of the previous month's meeting minutes and December financials. Old business included the second reading and approval of Ordinance No 2025-69 regarding City Meeting Time, and the second reading and approval of several 2021 code ordinances (Building, Residential, Plumbing, Electrical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Property Maintenance, and Existing Building Codes). New business consisted of bid openings for the Bell Cabin Roof and the Omer Gene Pavilion Roof, with Bryan Kirby -Risher Roofing being awarded both contracts. A resolution honoring Leanne Morgan and the Fletcher Family was approved. Fire Department updates noted that a tanker returned and requires a final bill review, and that an engine needs new back tires soon. Staff reports included updates on fund revenues and expenditures (General, Museum, Street, Fire Department, and Recreation Club funds) and discussions regarding setting a date for the Budget Workshop and paving Keysburg Road.

The board meeting covered several key items. In old business, the Grand Marshals for the 2026 Christmas Parade were announced as Eddie and Celia Bellar. A discussion regarding the Resolution honoring the Fletcher family concluded with an agreement on sign placement starting on Church Street and another sign near Booth Rd on Hwy 76. New business included the first reading approval of Ordinance No 2025-069. Following a bid opening for the Woodruff Rd Stormwater Project, the board approved the bid submitted by Prime Trucking & Excavating for $65,985. The board approved initiating the bidding process for new roofs on the Bell Log Cabin and Omer Gene Brooksher Pavilion using funds from a Tennessee State Museum Capital Maintenance Grant. Discussions were held regarding the date and time for the Christmas lunch, and approval was granted to pay the budgeted Christmas bonus to City Hall employees. The Fire Department Chief reported on ongoing efforts to get trucks fixed and to list surplus equipment on Gov Deals, with the board approving the latter action.

The meeting included discussions and approvals for the February financials, Ordinance 2025-062 for the FY 2025 Budget Amendment, and Ordinance 2025-063 for rezoning. The City wide clean up was scheduled for June 2nd and 3rd, 2025. The Fire Chief provided an update on the new truck. The City Recorder was recognized for passing the Internal Control and Auditing Exam for the CMFO Program Certification.

The ordinance adopts the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. It estimates revenues from various sources for the General Fund, Fire Department, Recreation Department, and State Street Aid Fund. It projects expenditures for general government, fire department, recreation department, and street maintenance. The ordinance also outlines pending and planned capital projects, including paving streets, recreation club bleachers, a new fire truck, and new restrooms for the park. It establishes a property tax rate and addresses the handling of unencumbered balances.

The Adams Board of Commissioners convened to discuss several key items. The second reading of Ordinance 2024-60, concerning compensation for the Board of Commissioners, was approved. Resolution 2024-62, related to the Water Authority, was approved, appointing Gene Davidson for a 5-year term. The Board signed beer permits for Raj Patel and Dollar General. The board discussed the Museum Board meetings, agreeing that they should meet quarterly. The netting for the ballfields should be finished next week. The Maroon truck, Air Boat, and miscellaneous items were sold. Chief Tucker also got a reimbursement grant from Duracell Air Packs.