Mike Allen

The meeting included discussions and actions on several topics. Carl Thomas's request to close parking spots and a sidewalk for Opera House restoration was approved. A donation to South Pittsburg Little League Baseball was approved. The South Pittsburg Historical Society was approved to mount Black History historical signs. Updates were given on asbestos abatement, Race Trac progress, and the search for a City Administrator. The Princess Theatre Management submissions were reviewed. The Parks and Recreation department was combined with the Public Works Department. Part-time Code Enforcement and Animal Control were moved to the Police Department. Tammie Parker was moved to a full-time position at the library. Concerns with traffic lighting were discussed. Reports were given from various departments. Hiring and raises within Public Works were approved. A police officer resignation was approved and a replacement hired. An ordinance regarding a privilege tax on hotel occupancy was approved, and the first reading of an ordinance to amend the zoning map was approved.

The meeting addressed various topics, including updates on the National Cornbread Festival, armory renovations, and the TN Riverpark project. There was a discussion regarding the Community Rec Project, which was moved to a workshop. Other points included addressing speeding issues, alley maintenance, and the need for a PA system for city meetings. The board approved hiring a new employee for the Public Works Department and the Mayor's signing of an Inter Agency Agreement with the Drug Task Force. Reports were presented from various departments, including the Street Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Library, Building Inspector, and Parks and Rec.

The City Council meeting addressed the signing of an agreement with the Town of Kimball for park usage and the termination of an employee. The council approved the employee termination following a request from the Public Works supervisor.

The meeting included discussions on mowing and litter pickup, public records for financial information between the City and the National Cornbread Festival, and a donation to SP Little League Cheer. Updates were provided by a stormwater engineer, and there were discussions on TextmyGov and code enforcement. Concerns were raised about the City's involvement with the National Cornbread Festival and the application for a Downtown Improvement (DIG) Grant. Approvals were granted for the purchase of a KAT Front end Loader, a Polaris Side-by-Side for the Public Works Department, and a contract with Axon for Taser and camera upgrades. A resolution to establish the Been - Pearson Library as an Independent Public Library did not pass. Approvals were granted for rezoning a parcel of land, a resolution to clarify the policy on the private use of City equipment and materials, and the lease between the City and the American Legion. The board also discussed the sale of land.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key issues. A motion was passed to close Cedar Ave for the Unity Festival. The Princess Theatre management was hired. The closure of Cedar Ave for the 4th of July Celebration was approved. The 2nd Reading/Public Hearing of Ordinance 858 and Ordinance 859 were approved. The signing of the Boat Dock Lease Agreement was approved. The decision for the Beene Pearson Library to withdraw from the Marion County Library Board was approved. The bid from K and K Waste for Sanitation services was accepted.