Spencer McKee

The board meetings covered various departmental operations and projects. Key topics included the recognition of the police department's traffic division and other award recipients. Business items included approvals for a special event permit for the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, the acquisition of various fleet vehicles for police, fire, and public works departments, and the procurement of security systems including alarms, door access controls, and cameras. Additionally, the board authorized the auction of surplus property, approved a budget revision for the Bartlett City Schools Education Capital Project Fund regarding an HVAC installation at Appling Middle School, and passed resolutions concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds and the donation of surplus police vehicles.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding an application for an off-premises beer permit for Bartlett Tobacco. Discussions addressed concerns from a community member regarding potential noise and waste issues. The City Attorney clarified the legal criteria for issuing such permits. Subsequently, the board unanimously approved the beer permit application for Bartlett Tobacco after confirming the applicant passed the required background and distance checks.

The board addressed multiple items, including the approval of an ordinance amendment, disaster recovery grant administration for repairs along Fletcher Creek and Stage Road, and the purchase of file server hardware and police vehicles. Additionally, the board approved a basketball uniform bid, softball tournament requests, a residential subdivision contract, and re-appointed a member to the Arts Council. Resolutions were passed to accept grants for bulletproof vests and flood damage repairs, as well as to write off uncollectable bad checks.

The board meetings covered various items, including the recognition of Boy Scouts and the Healthier Bartlett Wellness Council. The official business included the approval of Ordinance 18-06 regarding the adoption of international codes as amended. Consent agenda items included approval for special event permits for a commemorative walk and a 5K run, various equipment bids for the public works department, and a contract for signal design services. Furthermore, resolutions were approved for participation in a grant program and to accept various federal and state grants. A first reading was held for an ordinance amending alcohol regulations, and reports were presented regarding planning commission activities and debt obligations.

The board discussed and approved Ordinance 21-03 regarding the zoning of recreational equipment. New business included the appointment of members to the Bartlett Station Commission and the Planning Commission. The board also voted to dispense with the second meetings scheduled for November and December. Additionally, a resolution was approved to amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Bartlett City Schools General Purpose School Fund. Open discussion included comments regarding neighborhood safety, a request for a property by a charitable foundation, and a candidacy announcement.