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Alan Kirkpatrick, a resident of Richland Valley (8548 Spotifon Drive), said the subdivision’s split‑rail fence parallel to the pond has been falling down “in multiple places” for years and that he had not received notification from the city about recent contractor activity. He said his wife had previously discussed the fence with Mayor Parsons and that a city representative told them the fence needed removal rather than repair. Kirkpatrick asked city officials to prioritize an assessment of safety hazards along the pond, to improve communication with homeowners and to work toward a homeowners association or a plan that fits the neighborhood today.

Mayor Parsons responded that the split‑rail fence was similar to a monument that had been planned years earlier and suggested contractors focus on major problems; he invited Kirkpatrick to speak with him after the meeting.

Kathleen Bearden of 5503 Wakefield Cove thanked public works for recent repaving of her cove but said she found new blue arrows marking water‑meter locations and asked whether the street would be torn up again. City staff indicated the markings were locates and not an immediate tear‑up. Marver Jackson Malone of 6819 Old Brownsville Road also asked the board to advance paving for his cove because grass was growing in cracks and his neighborhood wanted repaving sooner.

The board did not take formal action on these public comments during the meeting; Mayor Parsons invited residents to follow up with city staff after the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 13, 2025 - Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Several Bartlett residents used the public‑comment period to raise concerns about a deteriorating split‑rail fence and pond area in Richland Valley subdivision, unannounced sign work on private property, recent water‑meter locate markings after street repaving, and requests to move up paving schedules for local streets.","taxTitle","Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meetings, Bartlett City, Shelby County, Tennessee","taxId",69699,"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},6224486,"Board sets first readings of FY26 budget and $1.66 tax rate; resident urges smaller tax increase",300,1553000,1853000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550446-d3db22a6c5566ef8a224c3ca020fd2a3&start=1553&end=1853","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550446-d3db22a6c5566ef8a224c3ca020fd2a3/thumbnail_1553000.jpg","/articles/6224486/Tennessee/Board-sets-first-readings-of-FY26-budget-and-166-tax-rate-resident-urges-smaller-tax-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224486-653db651e86a24438ab02c977fd535fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770713706&Signature=ScfO7hxtmmDE87gziEEUvDmtBLsiG~6PCzCCJVNJLw4PMiykMbG1CPDepneqXXQNn5RARvBPlUcrdU9AWlnrylvbLcm-idhDq7FicKUhhoFR~8919OV8Va9GC8LfliRhWpGN4cpAq6Hv~N7LvPtBoKGxlM9zsjJIRY7n~ytbuzUQlsp1h~KbjwoGA4cgjsx5bwm1x54mhQRMrYMKqRcjCsT1E98uZUnE-p9~Lp8PhcORm2SrSEDsDhM-zmfP7smKqYIWRICegFZrdiNBLW68fvRZZoO5ADsOq4Q11M-HA2JhJ5FjiTzDzemx7KO5IvA6dcWZIDjOnsb8wjx0YbU3jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen on May 13 completed first readings of two ordinances: Ordinance 25‑O‑2, the FY26 appropriation ordinance, and Ordinance 25‑O‑3, setting the ad valorem tax rate for tax year 2025 at $1.66 per $100 of assessed valuation. The board set public hearings on both items for June 10, 2025.

Mr. Phoebus, director of finance, described the appropriation ordinance as the annual budget ordinance for FY26 and told the board the document reflects previous discussions of what is included in next year’s budget. He stated the tax rate in the ordinance sets the rate at $1.66 per $100 assessed value.

During the meeting’s public comment period, resident Ryan Hurd of 6336 Mercury Cove addressed the board and urged them to reconsider the size of the proposed property tax increase. Hurd said inflation, rising water bills and other costs weigh on residents and asked the board to “cut the property tax increase in half” or consider a smaller figure such as $1.45 per $100. He characterized current pressures on households as serious and asked the board to reduce the burden on taxpayers.

Both ordinances were advanced on first reading with motions and seconds and recorded as carrying; no final adoption occurred at this meeting. The board will hold public hearings June 10 before any final vote on the FY26 budget or tax rate.","The board held first readings of the FY26 appropriation ordinance and the tax-rate ordinance that sets the 2025 tax rate at $1.66 per $100 assessed value and scheduled public hearings for June 10; a resident urged the board to reduce the proposed tax increase.",{"_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},6224491,"Board accepts $175,000 Shelby County grant for parks improvements",57,1357000,1414000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550446-d3db22a6c5566ef8a224c3ca020fd2a3&start=1357&end=1414","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550446-d3db22a6c5566ef8a224c3ca020fd2a3/thumbnail_1357000.jpg","/articles/6224491/Tennessee/Board-accepts-175000-Shelby-County-grant-for-parks-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224491-7117145957a8744af1b1eed3e36bd06d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770713706&Signature=azJ8GuYiGLqQXjgfqC5NPDt9uVUJdhEGV2jQnXrcCejOH9a2oJmsNKDGkncmxBNLFlZESDt5tDFjpHp-YajkH0fbCEhO89jbIYGGYGXguHNbRWz9qJZHQVv8xEg96PTV1WIqnwhg3uLSE0P16fh7w3~czAO-skkIcgucH3Ds3F9Y0H04kj-h57PszfVw-Hs9YSATQxGjusZPSVxcHliILdXFRo0PqZKPbIzpAUBBsTWzK--4BfpJBMbRf7c9edltUu59qtHOGrIX8wHuS2KWxQ66z8j7ej7-AL-jZMG4wDpNG4JMrHQ6Ju6Gi2eYPxloiwvokJQgYRzkip-P9rgF8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen on May 13 approved Resolution 15‑25 to recognize and appropriate $175,000 received from Shelby County’s community enhancement program for the city’s parks department.

Mr. Phoebus, director of finance, described the item to the board as recognition of the grant and appropriation of funds for parks purposes. The resolution was approved during the consent agenda; the board recorded the motion as carrying without recorded opposition.

A board member asked a follow-up question about a stage setup; staff indicated more data and a presentation would be provided at the next meeting. The appropriation authorizes the parks department to expend the grant for agreed purposes under the community enhancement program.","The Board approved Resolution 15‑25 to appropriate $175,000 received from Shelby County’s community enhancement program for the parks department.",{"_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},6224498,"Board approves Bartlett Schools budget amendments, computer lease authorization",199,1139000,1338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550446-d3db22a6c5566ef8a224c3ca020fd2a3&start=1139&end=1338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550446-d3db22a6c5566ef8a224c3ca020fd2a3/thumbnail_1139000.jpg","/articles/6224498/Tennessee/Board-approves-Bartlett-Schools-budget-amendments-computer-lease-authorization","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224498-a1b5ea1a49df13810cb5e6276cbf100d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770713706&Signature=SMK5dbTAzktcVLYzujOy1QddMGBRXJNG0ThU3RNHRap5JXi0NQjtTqhcnYrIA0hQUdZOZHwfJ2qpDYyGhfyrGLLsdREqqnpjy0LO~v8OFC3QxISziRz0flosA3nsYbUWxMX03a~JmjOFFu010LDsCx4wwAKl4nB8EwStPn2HnsrE4ZxUagJbtW7ybdoch2Yj401~m09WBq-3D2VOnG7ccoGWs~qPLMB~8a3GuT80ASGeW3ojcLAJWUG7roUxa6UVCZzC7Sx2dqefcvJhdJF49KmjntXTRF~wXcpFfMOd62WC-Gw35pgM-WHMvNdS4-ZPE2RhYlzj-h1Lq5YCjoz4Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen on May 13 approved a resolution amending the Bartlett City School budget to prepay the final payment of a compromise and settlement agreement for $608,001.93 and to prepay a FY26 OPEB payment of $500,000.

Mr. Phoebus, the city’s director of finance, told the board the amendment originated with the Bartlett Board of Education and that the remainder of the budget amendment uses capital-projects funds for architectural services and building improvements. The mayor noted the city will make its final payment to the school board in the FY26 budget to match the $608,001.93 prepayment.

The board also approved Resolution 14‑25 authorizing a four‑year lease for 903 13‑inch MacBook Air computers for the Bartlett City School System. Phoebus said the city sent a preauthorization letter to the state Comptroller’s Office and received approval; the Bartlett Board of Education will sign a memorandum of understanding indicating the school board will make the lease payments directly to Apple.

Both resolutions were approved during the consent agenda and recorded as carrying; the meeting record shows motions and seconds with no recorded dissent.","The board approved a school budget amendment to prepay a settlement payment and FY26 OPEB contribution and authorized a four‑year lease for 903 MacBook Air laptops with a memorandum of understanding for direct payments to Apple.",{"_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},6224501,"Board approves second reading to rezone 8229 Highway 70; public hearing set",45,1065000,1110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550446-d3db22a6c5566ef8a224c3ca020fd2a3&start=1065&end=1110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550446-d3db22a6c5566ef8a224c3ca020fd2a3/thumbnail_1065000.jpg","/articles/6224501/Tennessee/Board-approves-second-reading-to-rezone-8229-Highway-70-public-hearing-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224501-0d8fc8368bb701b78afb07a4a12e88f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770713706&Signature=L-dTJ7-pELvNZ9jFTz2wKtfmvVI-hbuzefGlOozTuYgc41S5-snpq2JVZwxLjCesmT6QQJ6cQ50-MJeNOVNqkyJfIzKfSJCWnALQuIZCwm--0t0U-sOCjYMpae9546~uQS-bM7TfSI9jhQNbcaUD8JsAuv5GwIO8XkKV4UlB7Os9n2STzPNDSzPJCuleOEYKE1XsTYKFUun6UESonKaG21C1rm29NFh9e6tw81gIBGb~XAeEDRZfIRzS7ywlXAK6hvN7BnGOuz8AQUlG~Ko5Nc25hJEr0J~h8JJpXCtq6D2~jpwd8C6cUZeksJg7zKdrG7T436XRDArdWzEY6N5KBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen on May 13 unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance 25‑O‑1 to rezone property at 8229 Highway 70 from CL (Neighborhood Commercial) to CH (Highway Business).

The action was taken during the meeting’s unfinished business; the board set a public hearing on the ordinance for May 27, 2025. The board completed the second reading with a motion, a second and a unanimous vote; no discussion was recorded requesting further staff presentations.

Rezoning was presented as Ordinance 25‑O‑1 and described on the agenda as a change from CL to CH for the property at the listed address. The clerk recorded the second reading as passing unanimously; the board did not take a final adoption vote at this meeting. The public hearing on May 27 is the next formal opportunity for additional testimony and final action.

City residents and interested parties may attend the May 27 public hearing to present comments or evidence for the record.","The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance 25‑O‑1 to rezone property at 8229 Highway 70 from CL (Neighborhood Commercial) to CH (Highway Business); a public hearing will be held May 27, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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