Robbie Franks

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board addressed the MIFA Meals on Wheels program, expressing their support. Public comments were heard on concerns about a home in the Pleasant Place Subdivision, the Millington TN Food Pantry, the Harrold building, and the condition of repaired streets. The board also considered and approved amendments to the FY26 Budget for the Millington Municipal Schools, a funding request for the repair and repaving of the Millington Primary School Parking Lot, the confirmation of Amy Collier as Director of Education and Recreation, acceptance of a Tennessee Highway Safety Office Grant, a change order to the contract with S & K Construction for the Harrold Building Renovation, and the transfer of three parcels of vacant land to the Millington Airport Authority. An update was provided on the 1-Year Residency Requirement Charter Change. Board members also shared reports on Millington Schools, Library programs, IDB progress, and the success of the Veterans Day Parade.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen discussed amending the FY26 budget to allocate funds for the purchase of three police vehicles. This decision was influenced by previous supply-chain disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which had limited the department's ability to acquire new vehicles. The approval allows the Police Chief to obtain a purchase order for fully equipped police vehicles from an authorized dealer, ensuring the police department maintains a reliable and operational fleet.

This Basic Emergency Operations Plan for Millington, Tennessee, spanning 2025-2030, aims to safeguard public safety and facilitate comprehensive emergency preparedness and management. It outlines actions to prevent, reduce vulnerability to, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters, encompassing natural, technological, and human-caused hazards. The plan is structured around a Unified Emergency Management System with five core mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. It details an organizational framework involving an Emergency Operations Center, Emergency Service Coordinators, and 18 Emergency Support Functions to coordinate multi-agency efforts and ensure timely restoration of services and community revitalization.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. The board considered amending the FY26 budget to purchase three police vehicles and adopting the City of Millington Basic Emergency Management Plan. Appointments were made to the Millington Industrial Development Board, and an amendment to the City of Millington Charter regarding qualifications for office was considered. The board also discussed authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between Naval Support Activity Mid-South and the Millington Police Department.

The meeting includes consideration of Resolution 61-2025 to fill the vacancy in Position 7 on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.