Stephanie D. Coleman

The Public Information and Education Plan for the City of Alcoa, Tennessee, outlines the city's strategy to comply with the NPDES Small MS4 Permit. The plan focuses on educating three major audiences: the general public, the engineering and development community, and city employees, on stormwater impacts and pollution prevention. Key activities include social media campaigns, website resources, site designer training, and city staff training, all aimed at reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff and improving water quality.

The meeting included presentations of Certificates of Achievement to Alcoa High School students and recognition of the 2025 Tennis Team. Public hearings were held regarding the contracting of corporate limits for a property on Riversedge Road and amendments to the Alcoa Municipal Code concerning Residence District regulations. The board also discussed and voted on resolutions from the Alcoa Regional Planning Commission, authorized the Mayor to execute agreements and task orders, declared surplus vehicles and equipment for sale, awarded a contract for powerline vegetation, and approved ordinances related to corporate limits, zoning regulations, and budget amendments. Additionally, Mr. Eddie Tramel was reappointed to the City of Alcoa Public Building Authority.

The meeting included recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Maryville-Alcoa Civitan Club and introducing the new Blount County Library Director. Certificates of recognition were presented to the 2025 Alcoa Boys Baseball Team and the 2025 Alcoa High School Ladies Softball Team. A certificate of appreciation was presented to Finance Director Brittany Spence. The board approved the donation of Axon Taser 7 units to the Blount Memorial Hospital Security Department, authorized actions supporting Realty Link's refinancing, and approved Task Order 3 with Gresham Smith. An ordinance amending the zoning ordinance was passed. The board also rescinded a motion to reappoint Mr. Eddie Tramel to the City of Alcoa Public Building Authority and reappointed him to the City of Alcoa Industrial Development Board.

The meeting included a public hearing for adopting the annual budget and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. An ordinance adopting the annual budget and tax rate was passed on the second reading. Additionally, an ordinance to amend the budget of the City of Alcoa for the fiscal year 2024-2025 was passed on the first reading.

The Board of Commissioners convened to address the hotel privilege tax, which involved repealing the existing tax enacted under Resolution R03-025 and replacing it with a new ordinance.