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Staff said the board previously authorized negotiations for the property and that Grinsley Holding / ZRC PropCo LLC proposed a purchase price of $1,050,000. \"The last appraised appraisal on this property was a 1,050,000 and the proposed purchase price is a $1,050,000,\" a staff member said. The board discussed whether to require a new appraisal; one alderman requested a fresh appraisal because the appraisal on file dated to December 2023.

Kyle (city staff) said ordering a new appraisal would take at least 60 days and cost in the range of several thousand dollars (he indicated about $3,000–$4,000 based on prior practice). Staff said the purchase agreement includes a due-diligence period (discussed as potentially up to 13 months) and that the buyer had indicated a desire to move quickly, including negotiations with adjacent property owners about a small parcel.

Board members asked about prior interest in the site and whether delays had affected past prospects; staff said earlier offers had been below the current proposed price and that the city had previously negotiated with other potential developers. Staff emphasized that the comptroller’s office typically requires justification if property is sold below the last appraisal.

No final sale decision was made at the workshop; staff said they have authority to negotiate and will present any final agreement for formal board action per the city’s procurement and asset-disposal procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","La Vergne Board of Mayor & Aldermen Workshop - 1/30/25","oneSentenceSummary","City staff discussed a proposed nonbinding letter of intent to sell the former stormwater codes building for $1,050,000; some aldermen requested a new appraisal before a final sale decision.","taxTitle","Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meetings, La Vergne City, Rutherford County, Tennessee","taxId",69731,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6359652,"Workshop reviews consent agenda: $5.66M Waldron Road sewer bid, temporary dispatchers and construction change orders",77,852590,930290,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176268-f0a95ba7baa61921fc1dfa15331e03a0&start=852&end=930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176268-f0a95ba7baa61921fc1dfa15331e03a0/thumbnail_852590.jpg","/articles/6359652/Tennessee/Workshop-reviews-consent-agenda-566M-Waldron-Road-sewer-bid-temporary-dispatchers-and-construction-change-orders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359652-40ac7499d9967757b6b251d2bde9bd15/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163056&Signature=deEJVJPsxtY3dYQf1TAXbDAtNCGUQsQtDE54kRR3WoVfWdLm0r1J1dRjbR4uiicSObJlgfZ93EENIFZ6eKlwBw~zMhysk4Vn2gF1xWq78l9nZDBdlL0HUWCNnKiDpgGAzPqPbU-6rjttX1aPuOOpJP-3fJwTCuKHGcZ4YtGatWUSQcRgqbGcoShlA~y8vXkm1LYPihxfatg5eS-QIvKSM6ufTbL1qWOFq3LrGATUcg2Kdikd5xevViLDJAccqS7Xi3RCetHow7uDOIfcpTQx3UdQqqBQMseGghfocjzuDhrjMEkeeSYc9pcuPnwMwpVOToEWx8d7AOvUHq01XA3wgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff reviewed consent-agenda items during the Jan. 30 Board of Mayor and Aldermen workshop, highlighting several contracts, bids and change orders that will be on the upcoming regular meeting agenda.

Key items presented to the board included:

- A recommended award for the Waldron Road sewer assessment zone to Barlow Incorporated with a recommended bid price of $5,655,449.86, described in the packet as the bid recommended for award.

- A NASPO state-contract lease for a city-hall mail machine with Pitney Bowes at $1,115.43 per quarter, which staff said saves approximately $54 per quarter compared with the prior arrangement.

- Approval of change order No. 3 with Isengard Construction Group Inc. for the 2019 Interceptor Improvements project, increasing construction costs by $35,104; staff said the contract price remains below the $3 million budgeted amount and that work is ongoing.

- A professional-service agreement and scope of work with GetRescue911 for police dispatch staffing services: a six-month contract for $60,000 with $10,000 due at signing and monthly invoices thereafter; staff said the city is using contractors to address dispatcher shortages and that contracted dispatchers are experienced but require time to train on the city’s computer-aided dispatch and paging systems.

- Approval of change order No. 6 with Barron Construction LLC for the Public Works and Community Development Services Facility, increasing the project by approximately $14,169; staff said the project remains within budget.

- An agreement with Hands on Nashville to support volunteer management and recruiting for stormwater events; staff said no fees were charged for 2025 and that the city has partnered with the organization for several years.

Staff answered board questions about contractor start dates, the timing of project completion and the process for awarding contracts. These items were presented as recommendations or consent-agenda items; no formal votes occurred during the workshop and final approval is scheduled for the regular board meeting.","Staff summarized consent-agenda items that will appear at the regular meeting, including a $5,655,449.86 recommended bid for the Waldron Road sewer assessment zone, a six-month $60,000 contract for temporary dispatch staffing, and two construction change orders.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6359654,"La Verne board considers lowering road impact fees to 70% to attract retail development",906,2535485,3442220,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176268-f0a95ba7baa61921fc1dfa15331e03a0&start=2535&end=3442","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176268-f0a95ba7baa61921fc1dfa15331e03a0/thumbnail_2535485.jpg","/articles/6359654/Tennessee/La-Verne-board-considers-lowering-road-impact-fees-to-70-to-attract-retail-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359654-a39b77f9da730f37df0d616560f82775/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163056&Signature=oKPCwtEycW0pcwbxdtc1S7FxFlSG3hrsph7K2CdAuEerF0jSZb0TlKmebIbn5AmlN-7PE5xE5HCtzxobpoCJtYS5qRxCBLYLeKZB7vXd2S1IbmxhjHG59k~7Oar7ykleydjBee6nd4nQxcw~RU1B9kIZGbo0LJph-kS1ooyhQEdfFg9k22CAUeZ6vso~fctIW3ArBQNjIIcuBfd4jX5NjOoennbYnU~O~xSqRRASWaYf5rWIONGhZuHXVtCZOlkvXyDtdAOPoiXguJhINdZHwpa6jJS7BS6mr1oatDC1fPpay0HvzNBAD6s327csLy4MBezMn3u2H9CKMc90jaJfzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members and city staff debated a proposed amendment to the La Verne fee schedule to lower road impact fees at the Jan. 30 workshop, with several aldermen and staff expressing support for reducing rates to roughly 70% of current levels to remain competitive with neighboring municipalities.

Bruce (city staff) and Tom Broker (city staff) reviewed background from an impact-fee study and comparisons with Brentwood, Smyrna, Nolensville, Spring Hill and Murfreesboro. Staff noted that the city’s current road impact fee for retail and commercial development was $7,421 per unit (as presented in the packet) and that surrounding communities’ fees are lower. \"If you compare that… on a 30,000-square-foot commercial building, Smyrna, Nolensville, Spring Hill and Murfreesboro are all lower than us by anywhere from $57,000 to $154,000,\" one staff member said in the presentation.

Staff described the policy argument that a lower, one-time impact fee can make La Verne more attractive to developers, who then generate ongoing property and sales tax revenue. Several aldermen and staff discussed whether to lower the fee across all categories (residential, commercial, industrial) or only for commercial/retail; staff warned that selectively lowering fees could trigger additional administrative steps and estimated that changing select categories could require further study and cost (board referenced an $80,000 study figure in the discussion).

Mayor and several aldermen said they were inclined toward a 70% target and asked staff to prepare an ordinance amendment reflecting that figure. Staff said the change would require two ordinance readings and, if adopted on the discussed timeline, could take effect about April 1. No formal vote or ordinance adoption occurred at the workshop; staff said legal review and final ordinance language would be prepared for the upcoming regular meeting.","Officials discussed amending the city fee schedule to reduce road impact fees — a one-time charge developers pay — to make La Verne more competitive with nearby municipalities; board members signaled support for a 70% target but no ordinance vote occurred at the workshop.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6359656,"La Verne staff present broad employee handbook revisions; board discusses comp time, remote work and leave donations",632,1377400,2009580,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176268-f0a95ba7baa61921fc1dfa15331e03a0&start=1377&end=2009","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176268-f0a95ba7baa61921fc1dfa15331e03a0/thumbnail_1377400.jpg","/articles/6359656/Tennessee/La-Verne-staff-present-broad-employee-handbook-revisions-board-discusses-comp-time-remote-work-and-leave-donations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359656-44f68fc9110d9fe160fc0443b1a0b810/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163056&Signature=Wn7qmfchtANSA2N540eWaiK-jv~UbQcgkpZ3pOSo1k9BhZBR-IBqZs0MlIvOjlN-e8t3aPKuUcvvJWbw~dU91yoz8jb4TCiT~~C1ItcqvhjC6OpvBGE7XtqqLDcjc3O6uxjwNueQU9ayvYj0hCyaTHfnJZL43AwTbYjOkI5ScHfWu3--MbJpSDVSTpg7mGF6o~Sh75t3Bu9wE1b8yqrSZmgmJBXeFfjZljYW4fg63A4uvtxywQXP34HlhxT54W8uGDJ4EoHu4oO4tXP3gbIrt9Ez1xsT90B~BJF~Nwn7PT9AAe6GmgXv0K9AfU9PkYPXSiEspDe0ZpdD5p9NkBb8Kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City human-resources staff presented a set of proposed changes to the La Verne employee handbook at the Jan. 30 Board of Mayor and Aldermen workshop, highlighting new language on bereavement, comp time, remote work, leave donations and updates to discrimination and retaliation policies.

Andrew Patton, a city staff member who led the presentation, said the revisions were developed with input from department directors and are being offered as Resolution 2025-01 to amend the employee handbook. \"In our definition section for immediate family, we made some changes to include parents-in-law, step-grandparents, stepbrother and stepsister,\" Patton said. He added that the handbook removes the word \"current\" from parents and grandparents in order to broaden eligibility for bereavement leave.

Patton described changes to comp-time accrual for hourly employees: the recommended increase raises the maximum comp-time bank from 40 hours to 80 hours. He also said the handbook would add a specific comp-time cap for exempt hourly firefighters on a 48-hour schedule, recommending a maximum of 96 hours. Patton said the comp changes follow a review of peer cities and a period of monitoring the policy.

The proposed handbook adds a section (8.4) addressing hybrid and remote work. Patton said the policy spells out distinctions between temporary remote work (department-level approval) and hybrid schedules (up to three days at home and requiring city-administrator approval). He also described a new section (10.20) allowing employees to make direct, voluntary donations of earned leave to a colleague; the process would be handled confidentially through Dayforce and managed by HR.

Patton said the handbook includes an updated section on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) bonding leave, clarifying that bonding leave for the birth of a child on the father end does not require medical documentation but must be used continuously. He also said discrimination and harassment language was updated to align with revised federal guidance and that an explicit no-retaliation policy (section 9.3e) is being emphasized.

Board members asked about employee notice of the changes and training. Patton said harassment and discrimination training remains required annually; staff plan to release short videos and require each employee to sign a 2025 acknowledgement form. Several aldermen commented favorably on elements such as expanded comp-time, leave donation and a lower threshold for outdoor-work shorts; one board member asked that supervisors make extra provisions to help staff without computer access view training materials.

The handbook revisions were presented for board review at the workshop (Resolution 2025-01). No vote or final adoption occurred during the workshop; staff said the packet and videos would be available to employees and directors for review ahead of any formal action.","City staff reviewed proposed handbook changes including expanded bereavement definitions, higher comp-time caps for hourly staff and firefighters, a hybrid/remote-work section, and an employee-to-employee leave donation option; the revision was presented as Resolution 2025-01 for board review.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6359657,"La Verne cited among 2025 Best Places to Work in Tennessee after staff survey",275,48905,324250,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2176268-f0a95ba7baa61921fc1dfa15331e03a0&start=48&end=324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2176268-f0a95ba7baa61921fc1dfa15331e03a0/thumbnail_48905.jpg","/articles/6359657/Tennessee/La-Verne-cited-among-2025-Best-Places-to-Work-in-Tennessee-after-staff-survey","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6359657-b93e542b3556b1a86a477ed0f6679278/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163056&Signature=b~ORKPNql63kn1Y-q0KR~z~pJqnANMryme~agWAHWGqT5ElFj3HRhLgn4lRVPFYPdjiaHtnTK4bpr7ZoXr0bKiV680~E4MdXTuFlvymaXDvoaaZ7KLHMSkn9RrAR8-YtrJLb47Ur4jdf~q4-pJwshkXn-wcY6TzrD4kBHcopKAd4oKLLG6EyD64al-Ce1-w~BjorSE06gL8RQ3TFXoue2pDy--pCWtMvN3jTwP34a0dshwcYYq~Qe2xZv9itk2-aVItybl1vFTosrnDd~Oo-L6r6S~0rSQOSQ8T7pYi4RUXJbnyhB9Ar0EKemtOhyNqGSWkKD-LDYf~HANZ51wM3jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of La Verne was presented a plaque recognizing it as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Tennessee after a third-party employee survey, officials said at the Jan. 30 Board of Mayor and Aldermen workshop.

Human-resources staff member Andrew Patton told the board that 118 city employees completed an anonymous survey administered through the vendor Dayforce and that La Verne was the only municipality named among this year’s winners. \"The data from their survey showed that 83% of respondents were having a favorable work environment working here at the city,\" Patton said. He also said 86% reported favorable relationships with supervisors and 81% reported being engaged in their jobs.

Patton highlighted category-level results included in the packet handed to aldermen: 81% said leaders care about employee well-being; 83% said safety is a top priority; 87% said the city enables a culture of diversity; 91% said they like the people they work with; and 87% said they feel physically safe in their work environment. He also called out areas for improvement: 66% of respondents said their computer or other hardware is dependable, and 56% agreed that good performance would bring rewards.

Leah Presley of the city safety team and board members praised the staff and the survey process. Patton said all raw survey data were included in the packet for transparency and that the vendor provided aggregated results without city-level visibility into individual respondents.

Patton presented the plaque to the board and urged aldermen and residents to review the open-ended comments in the packet; those comments repeatedly named benefits, career stability and workplace atmosphere when asked what makes the city a place where people want to work.

No formal action was taken during the workshop: the presentation served as information for the board ahead of the regular meeting.","City staff reported results from a third-party employee survey showing strong engagement and safety ratings; city received a plaque as the only municipality named in the 2025 list.","actionData","errors"]

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