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No-parking signs on Avant: The committee confirmed a mayoral instruction to order no-parking signs on Avant; staff reported the signs have been ordered and a map prepared for installation.

Sight-distance issue at New Shackle Island and Creekwood Drive: Staff reported that required sight distance at that intersection is not currently met for vehicles on Creekwood looking northbound on New Shackle Island. The staff recommendation is to pursue enforcement under the city’s property-maintenance ordinance (remove obstructions on private property) so the sight lines meet requirements. Committee members discussed the alternative of a \"no right on red\" restriction for the movement with deficient sight distance but favored property-maintenance enforcement because the obstruction is on private property; staff said that if the city clears the obstruction it would invoice the property owner for time and resources.

Mustang Lane school-circulation: Traffic staff presented two options to address school-related congestion on Mustang Lane: construct an 8-foot shoulder (preliminary estimate about $250,000, subject to soils and site conditions) or open the Spearpoint gate to provide alternate circulation (either fully open or operated by the school SRO for drop-off/pick-up). The committee deferred action and agreed to meet with neighborhood residents and school representatives before taking a position.

Spearpoint street lighting: Staff found limited or no street lighting in parts of the Spearpoint neighborhood and recommended installing lights on existing above-ground poles; the committee acknowledged additional scoping is required and will coordinate with the LED-conversion staff work.

Red-light synchronization: Staff reported TDOT reviews on the red-light synchronization project remain on hold; construction documents have not been approved and staff is reviewing construction-inspection proposals.

No formal ordinance changes were enacted at the meeting; staff was authorized to proceed with ordered signage, initiate property-maintenance notifications where required for sight-distance, and return on Mustang Lane after neighborhood engagement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hendersonville Public Works Committee 4/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved no-parking signage on Avant, recommended property-maintenance enforcement for sight-distance issues at New Shackle Island and Creekwood, postponed Mustang Lane decisions pending resident meetings and discussed street-lighting needs on Spearpoint.","taxTitle","Public Works Committee Meetings, Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee","taxId",74034,"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},6582894,"Committee reviews draft FY26 operating budget; flags $833,000 shortfall and paving priorities",477,3855000,4332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3175106-a7c35cde48717f0768bcdd7c08f4633f&start=3855&end=4332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3175106-a7c35cde48717f0768bcdd7c08f4633f/thumbnail_3855000.jpg","/articles/6582894/Tennessee/Committee-reviews-draft-FY26-operating-budget-flags-833000-shortfall-and-paving-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582894-30c4079fd658fa40609f8a1ac5d35339/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189412&Signature=KaukyueNVXpnik6VUcWrIRaZ8royseqLvw9amsdsfoFr1bs13WsCSyFk9oS70M2sqlN2T1SDh7I8lUp6ZnXVsCw3z~0JUvUPm7N2J7fsFWcCXaVqC-YYaeWPCgZ~ia8xVKYyqIyHsbbbQ8RgyBaCBZ9NrLS2atn5jS94dTqMRAOQN6wab1NNiEOOP5dh~~4vwmIoIHUbRDochLa3Emc~8xO6~irzGrQ~52Hqy9P0aMvfLyiusbeIwwZ3sVVgndP9qNzusSZ~mNwRLkv-mdPWhkduftjvCsqQiUStYMkEOSFmbdv9I2iTr6Xv-1OWiiN5m-xwLCPzCrVCxP0UbLGP1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff briefed the Public Works Committee on the proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget during the April 22 meeting. The draft operating budget, as presented, showed an approximate $833,000 shortfall and includes a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for employees and a 15% assumed increase in health benefits.

Staff said departments were asked to limit nonessential increases to 1% and that step increases and a 2% COLA are included in the draft. The committee reviewed revenue assumptions (projected roughly 2.3% revenue growth year-over-year), and staff said sales-tax growth has moderated compared with prior years. Committee members and staff discussed salary and benefit composition (public safety comprises the majority of salary and benefit costs) and asked for departmental staffing lists by position and pay grade ahead of the workshop.

Capital and paving priorities were a major topic. The draft budget as presented includes $2.7 million for general-fund paving, $1.0 million in state Street 8 paving and $3.7 million in pit-fund paving — a combined total roughly $7.5 million for paving across funds. Committee members said they want a street-by-street list for the planned paving by the next workshop (May 5).

Members also discussed the hotel-motel fund, where staff projected an ending balance of about $113,000. Members asked whether $40,000 could be allocated from that fund to complete needed repairs at the city-owned Country Hills golf clubhouse; staff indicated such a transfer would be possible with Board approval and recommended documenting the use for tourism-related facilities.

The committee scheduled a budget workshop for May 5 to focus more deeply on public works and parks operating questions and to review a departmental organizational chart, position counts, and further financing options.","Committee staff presented the draft FY26 operating budget showing a projected $833,000 shortfall, 2% cost-of-living adjustment and a 15% increase in health benefits; paving allocations and possible hotel-motel transfers for golf clubhouse repair were discussed.",{"_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},6582899,"Path presents $2.3M LED street-light conversion; staff to return cost and financing options",434,2126000,2560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3175106-a7c35cde48717f0768bcdd7c08f4633f&start=2126&end=2560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3175106-a7c35cde48717f0768bcdd7c08f4633f/thumbnail_2126000.jpg","/articles/6582899/Tennessee/Path-presents-23M-LED-street-light-conversion-staff-to-return-cost-and-financing-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582899-c463fe0ea107a7b35f16b9534ad2aad5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189412&Signature=ojNdLiOMS02ueeVcEl15D6sKokXlh0clufxYhd2BKKeOJ4O7IA8MQ7evWCmIa5hwIvv2LSTIY7yKETzGWOUKul4J92nU4UztyYkYsljuTqHdBOLzzN4dOc8sNHTyiukC~b2Ob0fEA0oChVoi~1MKZ5xTE6FxqJ41viUNMUvNX3Kha0-jwSyFwwcATWmAG6BbCOhDOXyyVRz15mbvOcktLTS6i5hlNKWPPymwQJzj4xKvXfDJiBUYjCyNCuADPtNdSyJLYVt79hN1AjVOYST6N-QTnb9LHweLoEkTTQFcqD7vz4O~hiR08H~m9wQPep1iAtXEsJCSVzTIG8T8SBSMvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from Path, an energy services company, presented a proposal April 22 to convert Hendersonville’s street-light system to LED at an estimated turnkey cost of about $2.3 million, including NES buyout charges. Path said recent projects in other jurisdictions have produced larger-than-expected savings and that incentives from TVA (referred to in the presentation as TBA) could total roughly $150,000 for Hendersonville.

Path representative William Hackton described the proposal as a turnkey package that includes the city’s share of utility buyout costs and project implementation. Hackton said the company projects gross annual savings of approximately $152,005.96 beginning in year one and estimated a payback period in the neighborhood of 15 years; he and committee members noted the payback estimate depends on financing assumptions and project scope.

Committee members asked about ownership of poles and fixtures: many lights are on NES-owned poles (an estimated 85% NES and 15% CEMC or city-owned split was discussed), and NES/TVA policies factor into costs and required approvals. Hackton said NES audit data recently collected would shorten Path’s scoping work and that the NES/TVA buyout payment is mandated and not negotiable because it retires remaining utility plant charges.

The committee discussed financing approaches, the possibility of pairing debt with projected savings (debt service offset by energy savings), and nonconventional loan options. Members asked Path to include parks and sports-field lighting as an add-on option; Path said combining park lighting with street lighting can improve overall project economics though park lighting alone has a longer payback. A tariff (import) risk for components sourced from China was mentioned; Path asked the city to be aware but did not recommend immediate action based solely on that risk.

The committee did not vote to accept or reject the Path proposal. Instead members directed staff to gather combined estimates (Path and NES comparison), financing options and a parks add-on price and to return to the committee at the next meeting (about 30 days).","Representatives from Path briefed the Public Works Committee on a proposed $2.3 million LED street-light conversion, projected annual savings of about $152,006, TBA incentives near $150,000 and a 15-year payback; the committee asked staff to return combined NES/Path cost estimates and park add-on pricing within 30 days.",{"_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},6582904,"Harbor Town resident presses committee for traffic-calming, cites missing speed survey and no sidewalks",128,102000,230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3175106-a7c35cde48717f0768bcdd7c08f4633f&start=102&end=230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3175106-a7c35cde48717f0768bcdd7c08f4633f/thumbnail_102000.jpg","/articles/6582904/Tennessee/Harbor-Town-resident-presses-committee-for-traffic-calming-cites-missing-speed-survey-and-no-sidewalks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582904-162eb62e8d842a241037efdbf53186e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189412&Signature=ls~Q9U-wK5QFCMxg9mkj0vMdXyeqfop7L7tbQwdnGYas6sCgHxvcZVg-FtBkQ4IyieBnoCMvQDaLNZmekz47D~5ZMR5IoGMxd9SLi3xE-wV404kMicpd~jTPDxOsV~baLnge~JmrrKVU5ADurJuEpG-tVbE1Fkxx7cjsxS2Cp7YZKqC4iYc2AZbjxu7tCVXDOLjS6zXulueLjmIDN~TUEe75lPbnS2q-BF~R1X-Slht0yEFHavf37wNmyAZtUW0DXdATnGy-EP9x1fOK~tzLuSTmkXHJowihgBP9F~XYthbSUmoVg15X7LQF0FfjZy7f3jQ8iIXIFt8ltGScq4gy2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the April 22 Public Works Committee meeting, resident Mr. Raber urged the committee to pursue traffic-calming measures in Harbor Town Subdivision, saying motorists frequently exceed the posted 25 mph speed limit and pedestrians—including children—use the street to reach nearby walking trails because there are no sidewalks.

\"People almost getting hit while they're backing out of their driveways,\" Raber said during his public comment, describing families who must jump into yards to avoid vehicles. He said a speed survey was conducted about four years earlier—using road strips to capture speeds for roughly four weeks—but that the data was misplaced and the promised follow-up and enforcement did not occur.

Raber asked the committee to consider traffic calming such as speed humps (he favored speed humps over traditional speed bumps), increased police presence and other measures. He said some parking in the street and vehicles such as mini bikes and ATVs add to the hazard.

Committee members acknowledged the concern and asked staff to get the resident’s contact information and have staff investigate. The mayor and staff noted that the roads in question are city streets (not HOA-owned) and that enforcement of ordinances and further staff study are an appropriate next step. The chair told Mr. Raber staff would follow up and that the committee welcomes constituent input.

No formal action or vote was taken during the citizen comment period; staff will investigate and follow up with the resident, per the committee’s direction.","A Harbor Town Subdivision resident told the Public Works Committee that speeding and lack of sidewalks are creating safety hazards; he asked the city to study traffic calming options such as speed humps or shoulders.",{"_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},6582909,"Public Works Committee recommends traffic-impact guide, approves Handmade Market use",888,926000,1814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3175106-a7c35cde48717f0768bcdd7c08f4633f&start=926&end=1814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3175106-a7c35cde48717f0768bcdd7c08f4633f/thumbnail_926000.jpg","/articles/6582909/Tennessee/Public-Works-Committee-recommends-traffic-impact-guide-approves-Handmade-Market-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582909-5f21397f7738f6af6e62a89b0b58e7c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189412&Signature=Xafl6Q2mQ7CZ6cMVlYUu0vlaqYPW8b1KDtskblREokvj5aB7KNFWgS5x1pBHsmROUOtHhfJjvqeHUVChqTps4FJW2d64PNOW3fMIyUiGxCmUoIPGNq-Ehx0NnhBvlYWJYgO9eXKy2N1bjhNgdKORGD9nzYiOtUxM0h55BdJ5sPUDmZ8QBBQeg4l4OGZpMBkwZsKfS4OC17nKfUO-~e84Y-e-woHJI2ZHTE9TO-ejsXHJQW8h6XoT2Gwpus2LASKAJpxbFIFBf4wekkDD1jL6mLERTDw~eh0IIuDOhDxt01D1L6frODgq6vNDu7cc1woU1MTCXhkjSyE0t5MlD8i6yQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hendersonville Public Works Committee voted unanimously April 22 to recommend adoption of a traffic impact study guide and to authorize the Handmade Market to renew use of the City Hall grounds for market activity.

The committee recommended approval of Resolution 2025-16, described in the meeting as a resolution “adopting the traffic impact study guide to evaluate transportation impacts associated with new development and land use changes.” Committee members asked technical questions about study scope, when weekend counts are required and whether BOMA (the Board of Mayor and Aldermen) should have an opportunity to request additional study review. After discussion the committee approved the resolution by voice vote and forwarded it to the Board of Aldermen for final consideration.

The committee also approved Resolution 2025-15, which authorizes the Handmade Market to renew its use of the City Hall grounds for vendor activity. Committee members said the market typically cleans the site, has local vendors, and has run prior years; the committee voted to recommend approval and the motion passed unanimously.

Both motions were made and seconded during the meeting and carried on unanimous voice votes. The committee did not record a roll-call tally in the minutes for these items; the minutes record only unanimous passage and referral to the Board of Aldermen for Resolution 2025-16.

The approvals were among several operational and policy discussions at the committee’s April 22 meeting, which also included public comment on neighborhood speeding, a presentation on converting street lights to LED, and staff briefings on budget and traffic-and-parking items.","At its April 22 meeting the Hendersonville Public Works Committee voted unanimously to recommend a traffic impact study guide to the Board of Aldermen and approved a request allowing the Handmade Market to use the City Hall grounds.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee advances several traffic-and-parking items; sight-distance enforcement and Mustang Lane options noted

Committee reviews draft FY26 operating budget; flags $833,000 shortfall and paving priorities

Path presents $2.3M LED street-light conversion; staff to return cost and financing options

Harbor Town resident presses committee for traffic-calming, cites missing speed survey and no sidewalks

Public Works Committee recommends traffic-impact guide, approves Handmade Market use