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A city representative explained the grant would pay overtime and other expenses for targeted patrols focused on impaired and distracted driving; officers would work off-shift hours, and the city would not need to hire additional personnel. The department said many officers already have the training to perform vehicle-observation and field sobriety tasks and that a sergeant would accompany officers to observe tests when appropriate.

Board members asked whether overtime-hour limits exist and whether additional training was required. Staff said the department planned to use officers on a volunteer basis for overtime shifts, that the grant pays overtime and equipment costs (the grant description in the discussion references funds for small supplies and equipment such as five laptops, mounts and chargers) and that many officers already hold required training; additional training would be provided if necessary.

The grant language discussed in the meeting allowed up to 20% of personnel funds to be used for community-engagement activities; staff noted the city's SROs already conduct related outreach in schools. The board requested statistics on local DUI stops and arrests; staff said monthly police reports to the board contain department statistics and offered to provide specific numbers if the board requested them.

Outcome: The board approved authorization to apply for the grant; the transcript records a majority vote.

Why it matters: The grant would fund enforcement activities intended to reduce impaired- and distracted-driving incidents and would pay overtime and some equipment without adding full-time staff to the department.

Next steps: Staff will submit the grant application and, if awarded, return with implementation and reporting details.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tullahoma Mayor's Youth Council Mock BMA Meeting May 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board authorized staff to apply for a Tennessee Highway Safety Office Impaired Driving Enforcement reimbursement grant of up to $35,300 to fund overtime, mobile equipment and community engagement; staff said no new hires are required and that most funds would go to payroll and equipment (including five laptops).","taxTitle","Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meetings, Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee","taxId",70979,"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},6251387,"Goose appointed to Tullahoma Airport Authority after paper-ballot vote",818,1925000,2743000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195741-d6df0f32635d935bb93761b656043f10&start=1925&end=2743","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195741-d6df0f32635d935bb93761b656043f10/thumbnail_1925000.jpg","/articles/6251387/Tennessee/Goose-appointed-to-Tullahoma-Airport-Authority-after-paper-ballot-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251387-34c6b749e00a7b22753fb72de4dbf000/orig.mp4?Expires=1770754607&Signature=aVhpysM~r8E3G17eLAfyAa2OSrgq6ZBrsRTA2adufvwRwG4ldwK7-R1Tubge-lWX34CsOAnfL91B5O0gkBjYQqoKNsOgQGxPaYerbUozMNKBhPEROCYyM8B7TKp1Bna6GnUlr8sm7gZSGL1i7YBsqpHYYyOcVMZzMFWnuozcxYs9BATt~1V7l8vLjQ4KaKIURk0XW~biK0O6IpJNgt~IoOH4HQHwf4p9mjXIUALKjX433v8qTiVoURWPkdYBVdOqkdAlYwFVZ520JUihHXnjC0EFymR-zzlTWu0c9-UwLTyf~hB-FNImwDhKCF2PeVW7s~2nM3QWP1LUplOQvEVPcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen appointed a candidate known in the meeting as \"Goose\" to the Tullahoma Airport Authority to fill a five-year term listed on the agenda.

The agenda item asked the board to appoint qualified applicants to the Tullahoma Airport Authority to fill a five-year term (agenda language included a term-end date that appears inconsistent with the meeting date). Two applicants addressed the board using the names \"Goose\" and \"Maverick.\" Each described ideas and priorities for the airport; the exchange included informal, humorous remarks from both applicants and questions from aldermen about proposed activities.

The board conducted nominations and then used paper-ballot voting. The clerk read votes: Lillian Biyamar (Goose), Alderman Thompson (Goose), Mayor Evey (Goose), Dixon (Maverick), Hoffner (Goose), Alderman Cox (Maverick), Alderman Agmer (Goose). The clerk announced the tally was in favor of Goose; the mayor then invoked that result. The transcript records the board invoking the tally in favor of Goose.

Why it matters: Appointments to the airport authority place board members or community appointees in oversight roles for the municipal airport; appointees may influence programming, operations and facility uses.

Discussion: Candidates spoke at length and made multiple informal proposals; board members asked questions about safety and proposed activities. The transcript contains light-hearted and jocular remarks from speakers and candidates; portions of those comments were not substantive policy proposals.

Decision/direction: The board appointed Goose to the airport authority by paper ballot; vote-counts read aloud by the clerk are recorded in the transcript.","The board appointed a candidate who identified as \"Goose\" to a five-year seat on the Tullahoma Airport Authority after nominations and a paper-ballot vote; the transcript records votes cast by named board members and the chair declared the tally in favor of Goose.",{"_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},6251392,"Board approves state-provided Real ID kiosk for municipal building lobby",124,1764000,1888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195741-d6df0f32635d935bb93761b656043f10&start=1764&end=1888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195741-d6df0f32635d935bb93761b656043f10/thumbnail_1764000.jpg","/articles/6251392/Tennessee/Board-approves-state-provided-Real-ID-kiosk-for-municipal-building-lobby","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251392-20c9ee4ed0aad761fe0583d6894a115a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770754607&Signature=OSaOD5P6BFMUcDiE2p2WmxbJTNnNE6v3jkgoFJw6ilI6E~xHldqQ9JUHoEwa~XUPSCp78eA-UsNLy8QvX-f7XbT8TDu2J-22FGk3LG6kVBgFnHF4iy1GPQjX9gXR1fUPegAtzcm9SN7wcK7tudejjSjTrf04doYbhVSaxWVZDhw1DkW18Ng2nGbBQInbaKtkeZSuToJa5kKkUqOmzQ4Kf9NzncmSRNcqcGrHnHlW74syQ4SwS92n3ZheZJOBE1IKTyNMUab9oVy86aw6CN2VkfiOnNyyU9PbFLpCKBFyLRkwct3nxRGWRv6LRk36aXvdqctIXjvwvtZqUMUj30h0dQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved placing a state-provided self-service kiosk in the municipal building lobby to allow residents to request Real ID credentials ahead of the federal Real ID deadline.

City staff said the kiosk was offered by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and would let residents 17 and older who already hold a license and have paid license fees request a Real ID using debit or credit card payment. City staff told the board the state offered the kiosk at no direct economic cost to the city and that it would be installed alongside an existing county government kiosk.

Alderman Hoffner asked about risks, including potential overflow of people in the lobby and whether online verification raises documentation-fraud concerns. City staff answered that applicants must present their existing ID as part of the process and that the kiosk primarily reduces visits to the DMV.

Outcome: The board approved the agreement to place the kiosk; the transcript reports the item \"passed by all members.\"

Why it matters: A local kiosk can ease access to Real ID services and reduce travel to regional DMV offices; board members asked about space, crowding and fraud risk before approving the placement.

Next steps: Staff will coordinate installation in the municipal building lobby and communicate usage details to the public.","The board authorized entering an agreement to place a state-provided self-service Real ID kiosk in the municipal building lobby; staff said the kiosk, provided by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, would allow eligible residents to request Real ID credentials and require payment by card.",{"_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},6251397,"Board approves application to seek 50/50 state grant for outdoor pickleball courts at Cascade Park",397,1345000,1742000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195741-d6df0f32635d935bb93761b656043f10&start=1345&end=1742","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195741-d6df0f32635d935bb93761b656043f10/thumbnail_1345000.jpg","/articles/6251397/Tennessee/Board-approves-application-to-seek-5050-state-grant-for-outdoor-pickleball-courts-at-Cascade-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251397-b870049107343aa1f14086b0993081a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770754607&Signature=Zqu08~7UJnExArALU~XoWlNsXT6uq08VVSgZi4bqfEhgsCui1iFRF1BIfhvydxaNgxpA2iFrSYsEzdInE-zaOZgoXEW9cQxZ~~LmbQjfaXdUXWFq6B6FjIZVDkVbGABWNTeLP0kuj~qU9KPu385RmBOFz--RUkuhvdCptHg9RBKvVOLQBlGPCrZ3BogNwGhyuM7k~hzjGtNIwqiSIzxromllrytgObsuLO2mHkwKiedaDeUnHRo780U1SRgUk4Ef23t-mnfAYR1wtn90ATQWj1S5rqkBhufkxG8v9k1AttiT4qr~IC68u5IAgxUqmDUIxArTViGwRzkpA4cRPSwvcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve applying for a 50/50 matching Parks and Recreation Fund grant to design and build outdoor pickleball courts and related park improvements at Cascade Park, across from D.W. Wilson.

Lau Russell, community engagement officer speaking for the Parks and Recreation director, told the board the grant application would fund site preparation and construction if awarded and that the application itself does not obligate the city to provide local funding. \"This is just for approval to apply for the grant. This is no guarantee that we will get it or that, we will have to provide any funding for it,\" Russell said.

Russell said pickleball play has grown locally and the city currently relies on three indoor multiuse courts and two outdoor courts at the high school, which carry restrictions when school is in session. He said new outdoor courts would reduce scheduling conflicts between basketball and pickleball users and could serve as a quality-of-life amenity for families and retirees.

Board members asked about site constraints. Russell said the parcel behind the Cascade ball fields is in a flood zone but that the proposed location near the road would not generally be underwater in typical high-water events. He estimated the project would require removal of about 20 trees and would change the parking configuration to add a few spaces; the plan would also create a pedestrian walkway to improve safety across Collins Street. Russell said the amount before the board, if fully funded, would cover site prep and construction, and that the grant would cover those costs.

Outcome: The board approved the request to apply for the grant; the transcript records the motion as passing \"by clear majority.\" No dollar total for the project or final match commitment was recorded in the meeting transcript.

Why it matters: The project would create dedicated outdoor courts to reduce conflicts at indoor gym space, add a pedestrian improvement across a busy corridor near school fields and modify parking; it would also require tree removal and routine park maintenance.

Next steps: If awarded, staff would return with design details, specific budget figures and implementation timelines for board approval.","The board approved applying for a 50/50 matching Parks and Recreation Fund grant from the State of Tennessee to design and construct outdoor pickleball courts and related park improvements at Cascade Park; staff said the site would require removal of about 20 trees, is in a flood zone, and would increase parking and pedestrian safety.",{"_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},6251402,"Public hearing held on rezoning request for 310 South Anderson Street",1122,213000,1335000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195741-d6df0f32635d935bb93761b656043f10&start=213&end=1335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195741-d6df0f32635d935bb93761b656043f10/thumbnail_213000.jpg","/articles/6251402/Tennessee/Public-hearing-held-on-rezoning-request-for-310-South-Anderson-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251402-5803e0ae9f66a11520ef72dbfd25c867/orig.mp4?Expires=1770754607&Signature=Pj6zFMZVxQQtQz6arOk~WlzAjhUPHOJo9Y7WmRiig-08nGCkNwmb-58JqtuC9ErV4Jxeu5V48PqMUbymUOVRDlUf6kHo~BoAA8H3CS2oxCmrKzJnBEuPldF1F41gPiIGaWVuGmv~xUzwnZoGDcXiYkEMhVAjfYeA3n93lG~I7m6j5t2kPkIA-RqVlCdLeKV5610MtKVN-iwJZuFpo-h0lGeo1ntJTCa-s2ROoQuI8Wxo2mhzITHndyXi4FeI9ZHqcj64Pz4dpEvoEOmYRtkl8-IopEunObZ9t3C5NhRyo-BQmOpQJsGXnW~eBz37FPNHXufJxLiYy0VgoGDZbjAzIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public hearing opened Monday on a request to rezone a parcel at 310 South Anderson Street from General Commercial (C-2) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-3), according to the meeting agenda and the mayor.

Several residents spoke during the public comment period, expressing opposition and confusion about the proposal and its local impacts. Deborah Wilson, a Tullahoma resident, said, \"We ain't got nearly enough shade trees on Main Street,\" and asked how the rezoning would affect long-term residents. Joey Hamilton, who identified a Country Club Drive address, asked, \"Is this gonna turn my quiet neighborhood ... into a loud parking lot?\" Alexander Cook addressed the board with strong opposition to using the site for neighborhood residential purposes and urged commercial use instead.

The matter appears on the agenda as \"Ordinance No. 1644, an ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Tullahoma\" to rezone Group 3 Parcel 007. The mayor asked for a motion to approve the first reading, and the chair noted the item \"has been moved and seconded\" and that the board would vote. The transcript does not record the outcome of that vote.

Why it matters: Rezoning changes allowable uses and can affect traffic, parking and neighborhood character. Board members earlier described placing public-notice signs for rezoning cases and working with staff to administer hearings.

Discussion: Several aldermen referenced operational work to notify the public — Alderman Cox said staff and aldermen placed rezoning signs, and Alderman Aguilar said three signs were posted for the case. Public speakers raised concerns about shade trees, neighborhood character and potential commercial encroachment. The transcript shows no staff presentation on site-specific development plans, specific uses or proposed conditions tied to the rezoning.

Decision/direction: The agenda sought approval for the ordinance to proceed through the first two readings. Because the transcript does not include a recorded vote result for the rezoning reading, no formal passage or failure can be confirmed from this record.

Context/next steps: If the ordinance advances consistent with standard procedure, it would return for subsequent readings and a recorded vote; the transcript does not show whether additional conditions, site plans or staff reports were requested.","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen heard public comment on an ordinance to rezone 310 South Anderson Street from General Commercial (C-2) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-3); the agenda showed the ordinance advancing for first two readings but the transcript does not record the final vote result.","actionData","errors"]

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