Town of Signal Mountain

This policy establishes a countywide framework for managing student enrollment growth, residential development, and school facility capacity for Hamilton County Schools. Its purpose is to protect instructional quality, safeguard taxpayer resources, support long-term capital planning, and ensure equitable, data-driven decision-making. The policy defines a tiered capacity system (Tier 1: Over Capacity, Tier 2: Approaching Capacity, Tier 3: Stable Capacity), mandates annual reporting, and outlines specific district actions triggered by identified capacity thresholds. It also details coordination requirements with county planning and development authorities, and capital planning requirements for school additions, renovations, or new school sites.

The Town Council addressed amendments to the FY 2005-2006 Budget Ordinance, focusing on revenues and expenditures within the General Fund. Discussions included additional revenues from the Library Board, insurance proceeds, and the sale of surplus property. Adjustments were made to transfer balances in the Debt Service Fund and to allocate funds for a police vehicle purchase. The council also addressed wage transfers to the Solid Waste Fund for leaf and brush pick-up services, along with additional revenues and expenditures for the Solid Waste Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Library Board Fund.

The resolution approves the Town of Signal Mountain Water Utility's (SMWU) sewer billing fee increase to $1.75 per customer for sewer billing data processing. SMWU is increasing its per customer monthly fee to $1.75, effective September 1, 2023.

The document details a series of resolutions passed throughout 2025, primarily concerning appointments and reappointments to various municipal boards and committees, including the Construction Board of Appeals, Design Review Committee, Historical Committee, Tree Board, and Planning Commission. Key actions included authorizations for police cruiser purchase, fire department grant applications (Rescue Squad Grant), bid approvals for infrastructure projects (Fire Station Bay Door Replacement, Pool Restrooms Renovation, Town Library Siding Replacement), and contract approvals/authorizations for services like Waste Connections, Audit extension, road assessment survey, and software purchases (ClearGov Budget Software). Several resolutions involved the adoption or amendment of the town's official Pay Scale by Grade. The body also passed a statement of opposition to Plan Hamilton.

This document provides a detailed overview of the facilities utilization status for Hamilton County Schools. It presents the capacity and utilization rates for elementary, middle, and high schools across various districts. The report identifies limited space within the elementary division, some excess capacity in middle and high school divisions, and notes overall marginal enrollment growth with specific regional increases. The document highlights the organization's commitments, including ensuring every school is equipped with equitable access to resources.