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City
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Gatlinburg
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Sevier
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865-436-5112
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37738
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Gatlinburg Fire Department
Key discussions during the meeting included the announcement of National Pancake Week and the Gatlinburg Wine Fest, as well as recognizing School Resource Officers and congratulating the Gatlinburg-Pittman Junior High School girls basketball team on their State Championship. Old Business involved the second reading and unanimous adoption of Ordinance Number 2649, amending the annual appropriation for city departments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. New Business featured the approval of a Contract Amendment for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project to reflect a name change of the Construction Manager at Risk from Dugan and Meyers to Baker Water, LLC. Additionally, the Commission adopted Resolution Number 1039 establishing the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) Program and Resolution Number 1040 establishing an Early Retirement Incentive Program for eligible employees. Finally, the Commission approved Contracts for Services for the Gatlinburg Community Police Program (GCOPP) Organization and the Gatlinburg Firefighters Association (GFA) Organization, allocating $5,000 to each non-profit.
The meeting included a report from the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO regarding the fourth quarter and 2025 calendar year performance, noting trends in digital traffic and increases in future convention business. Key highlights included a Police Department Accreditation Award Presentation, marking the sixth consecutive accreditation, and an Employee Recognition honoring two officers for their work on an Elder Abuse case. The City Manager expressed gratitude for the employee response to a recent Winter Storm and announced a closure for the President's Day holiday. New business involved the first reading and unanimous approval of Ordinance Number 2649, amending the annual appropriation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The Commission also unanimously adopted Resolution Number 1038, declaring intent to consider a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) Program, and subsequently approved an agreement with Midwest Pace Services, LLC (Tennessee Pace) to serve as the program administrator. Finally, the Commission approved declaring several City items, including an asphalt roller and department equipment/tools, as surplus to be sold via online auction.
The regular meeting included the presentation of Environmental Design Review Board Awards for Sign Design Excellence and New Building/Renovation Excellence. The City Manager expressed gratitude for the New Year's Eve Celebration efforts and congratulated the Gatlinburg Golf Course staff on being named the 2025 Public Course of the Year, announcing the closure of City offices on January 19th for the MLK Holiday. Old Business primarily involved the Second Reading and Public Hearing for several ordinances amending the Gatlinburg Zoning Ordinance: Ordinance Number 2645 concerning Articles II, III, IV, VII, VIII, XI, and XII; Ordinance Number 2646 regarding outdoor dining and cafes; and Ordinance Number 2647 addressing off-street parking. Ordinance Number 2648, concerning the building inspection fee schedule, also passed its second reading. New Business included appointments to the Environmental Design Review Board, the Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Gatlinburg Tree Board. Furthermore, the Commission adopted Initial Bond Resolution Number 1036 and Resolution Number 1037, both authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds up to $3,000,000 for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion project. Unscheduled comments commended the City Street Department workers and congratulated the new Fire Chief and Lieutenant.
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