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Code Enforcement Officer Ed McDonald said two food trucks currently operating in town were inspected and staff recommended the board consider them for formal approval by resolution at an upcoming meeting. A third applicant plans to site a food truck on a concrete pad near the animal-care hospital on Highway 64; McDonald said the proposed location would use less than 20% of the parking required by ordinance and that the vendor has started the site-plan process. The board asked staff to prepare formal resolutions for all three food-truck permits so they could be considered at the next meeting once inspections and papers are complete.

Separately, Vice Mayor Cates requested a workshop to refine language related to petition filing and candidate registration, citing past confusion. The board agreed to hold a workshop at 6:00 p.m. on July 17 before the regular 7:00 p.m. meeting to consider draft language and timing so candidates and the public are clear on petition timelines.

Why it matters: food-truck permits are require board approval by resolution under the town ordinance; the workshop aims to clarify candidate petition timelines ahead of upcoming county and school-board filing periods.

Next steps: staff will prepare resolutions for the two inspected food trucks and the third applicant, and town attorney/staff will draft petition-rule language for the July 17 workshop at 6:00 p.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Oakland Tennessee Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","The board received updates that two existing food trucks had passed inspections and that a third applicant seeks a site near the animal hospital; the board asked staff to prepare resolutions for the next meeting and scheduled a July 17 workshop (6:00 p.m.) to refine petition rules and related items.","taxTitle","Oakland, Fayette County, Tennessee","taxId",71227,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554006,"Board hears repeated complaints about overgrown lots, recycling center access and signage; staff to use new tracking report",0,4598000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5032016-17a726dc11be45728d1a9b1e3617e0c2&start=4598&end=4598","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5032016-17a726dc11be45728d1a9b1e3617e0c2/thumbnail_4598000.jpg","/articles/6554006/Oakland/Fayette-County/Tennessee/Board-hears-repeated-complaints-about-overgrown-lots-recycling-center-access-and-signage-staff-to-use-new-tracking-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554006-c1419d649d51f6d1879dff224ec5a594/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016867&Signature=Cuzt24mHRg0Cek2FEM7T8Ywi7W6Jb9bhKqzJikIwSoTjc8pPflDphyjW88ERIg12iGBPqTuP9QguISYBTM872Lgo5Jt9fYFE8ZSP0s2A3PFhteSghYID1xleJq1lCdIMMNJisO4qP3vahxO6IiUSdsJV9i50rO1uPS4sXN4pAMo8FQmQCANayG2P1TwLxEY04H5fvVMc4XHgMth7seLu8k6M1hE8mR9TzhyHS9uJSaoajHd90E5guYKNJnl8v3cng2AM7Q8N3RNYpDfGhbJszxBfXGMDpo6iE7D3fwJJevai6RdLeO6kTrJUqv9rHG7OEF6T9d2US8KXfIOKMVqvAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Concerns about property maintenance, recycling access and illegal signage drew sustained attention from aldermen and residents at the Town of Oakland meeting.

Vice Mayor Cates and several aldermen pressed for faster action on properties with overgrown grass and vegetation. Cates said he had photographed a vacant house with vegetation taller than his waist, reported multiple times, and said he could not understand why the town had to wait dozens of days before cutting it. Town staff said state law and the town’s process limit how quickly the town can act and that staff want to pursue enforcement using the legal procedure to avoid losing collection of remediation costs. Code Enforcement Officer Ed McDonald introduced a new multi-page monthly violations report that lists addresses and repeat violators and said the town’s new software will help track repeat offenders and prioritize work.

Aldermen also raised concerns about a recycling center whose gate is being locked on afternoons and weekends under county control; residents reported arriving to find the site closed and no town-run notification. Mayor Dord said he had contacted the county mayor to discuss the issue and staff said they will ask the landfill manager to consider a more reliable posting of hours.

The board briefly discussed a sign at a neighborhood entrance; McDonald said covenants sometimes control whether a sign may be placed and that the town may not have authority over private neighborhood covenant disputes.

Why it matters: aldermen said overgrown properties create eyesores, rodent concerns and safety issues for neighbors and can depress adjacent property conditions. The new monthly violations report and software were presented as tools to identify repeat offenders and to document violations for possible town remediation.

Follow-up: code enforcement staff will provide monthly reports going forward, pursue documented repeat offenders for remediation, and coordinate with the town manager and aldermen on high‑visibility properties; staff will follow up with county officials about recycling center access and posting of hours.","Aldermen and residents raised repeated concerns about a property with waist‑high grass, rats and slow enforcement; the town’s new monthly code-enforcement report and software were presented to help track repeat offenders. Board members also discussed county-controlled recycling center hours and a neighborhood sign dispute.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554011,"Residents recount dog attacks at Oakland Woods park; board directs code enforcement follow-up",449,2085000,2534000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5032016-17a726dc11be45728d1a9b1e3617e0c2&start=2085&end=2534","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5032016-17a726dc11be45728d1a9b1e3617e0c2/thumbnail_2085000.jpg","/articles/6554011/Oakland/Fayette-County/Tennessee/Residents-recount-dog-attacks-at-Oakland-Woods-park-board-directs-code-enforcement-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554011-e80cb172b2e11a9a07355fbbf414b992/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016867&Signature=ISQE-2ohm0amvlzG0-2R7UgXZC~HVx~hZbUDCNRrPgv3ppWRYesFH6SKWi406otCstd4aJ7nqGD5Pt3NhkKgj9m~G9OMRONvKsQiFatCHQr75d0UBLzwAftmYD67VixZjvPeaqY95m6vAEaHUXZulWOuVI~FZJT5NqkOSmObgS~zH8qtDHJGCbatXk2aMs9K~FYTm1B8Cr6J2tn~G8~Rva19i04VLo3hud0GMJlCJ1wRF8nyfYigFyZ2OJhihRwmxqf0ZHTf3KB3MwL0Y~25dC42CSOHqjq-a9TyPyvHmBZ8e7ZrIeRXNAMnVs9mHHbK7iYycesWZ7bJ1QITLTBzng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents from the Oakland Woods subdivision told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen they have been repeatedly threatened by loose dogs running through a failing fence at a private property adjacent to a public pond and walkway.

A resident describing herself as an 85-year-old regular walker said a Rottweiler broke through a hole in a falling fence on June 6, attacked a neighbor’s dog and forced the speaker to fend it off with a walking stick. She said family members have experienced at least three attacks at the same property and expressed concern for children who fish at the nearby pond. “I feel like I should be safe to walk in a public park or a public street without being attacked by a dog,” the resident said. She provided the board with printed material and photographs, and the board invited her to meet with staff after the meeting.

Town Manager Harvey Ellis confirmed he and code-enforcement staff had discussed the issue and directed residents to meet with him and code enforcement after the meeting for follow-up. Ellis said the town has resources to enforce leash and property standards and that staff would pursue repeated violations.

Why it matters: residents reported a pattern of repeat incidents at the same property and said attempts to temporarily board holes in the fence were insufficient. Board members and staff said the town’s code-enforcement process and repeat-offender tracking software will help prioritize follow-up; staff asked residents to provide photographs and addresses to aid enforcement.

What the board directed: staff were asked to meet with the residents and investigate whether the property owner or the rental company must repair or replace the failing fence; code enforcement will document repeat violations and proceed with legal remedies if warranted.

The board meeting record shows the resident supplied photos and the town manager and code-enforcement staff committed to follow up directly with the residents.","At the Town of Oakland meeting multiple residents described repeated dog attacks near a pond in the Oakland Woods subdivision and urged faster action by code enforcement. Manager Harvey Ellis said staff will follow up with code enforcement and meet with residents after the meeting.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":78,"_43":101,"_45":101,"_47":102,"_49":103,"_51":104,"_53":105,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":106,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":107,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554016,"Oakland board approves paving contract; holds first readings on storage-container, parking and building-code changes",5806000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5032016-17a726dc11be45728d1a9b1e3617e0c2&start=5806&end=5806","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5032016-17a726dc11be45728d1a9b1e3617e0c2/thumbnail_5806000.jpg","/articles/6554016/Oakland/Fayette-County/Tennessee/Oakland-board-approves-paving-contract-holds-first-readings-on-storage-container-parking-and-building-code-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554016-ea24ab13ad7ab58e8261cc8d044a8ec3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016867&Signature=WRmDRG~7y1jPkXgwPcuHvWc9H417v9wNhQAfMYq7LjtGo3W1W6Vq--4Zu9Qars~xd0o94P7g6oybD3nrfBy52BtYnpZ6Oamvmkoi9PAnSBJkd4RSlRDNObpOOnWeAY0HLpTY9GDo7Qwb8rTsMLHR2~pkyB3cdVqtDt64aGooaJzjcWx6EJoYdOZnTunweMzIhpfeL7ICp8rmzxNeydfoNfT~N36bH0doBXKTIwcCykbsa4-h1UUrgSpIglq0P-IT9Z~dFNYKkr9xL-rB2rD7~FN7QM2sJiK~A3GPVo66~zPMAm1qSapb63a7qag1stl8Z-bfSdytMJ4ZmIcOcbZbAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Oakland Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted on a set of budget and regulatory measures at its June meeting, approving a $336,910.60 contract for roadway improvements and moving several ordinances forward on their first readings.

The board accepted the low bid from Fowler Paving for a packaged paving project that covers a list of streets included in the meeting packet and authorized staff to execute the contract so work could start within about a week once bonds and paperwork are complete. Town Manager Harvey Ellis said the work is funded in this year’s budget. Alderwoman Marilyn Austin announced she would abstain from the vote because she is related to a person at Fowler; the board proceeded and the motion passed.

The board also advanced on first reading Ordinance 25-03, which would establish permit requirements for portable storage containers and temporary bins, including a $40 permit fee, a 60‑day permitted placement that may be extended 30 days, and penalties for violations. Town staff explained the change was prompted by prior enforcement difficulties when no ordinance existed. Vice Mayor Cates moved the motion and it passed its first reading unanimously.

Also taken up was Ordinance 25-04, an amendment to the municipal code to allow enforcement of restrictions on trailers, recreational vehicles and similar items when they are parked on public streets. The change adds language to close what town staff called a “loophole” where trailers were moved to the street and back into yards to evade enforcement. The first reading passed on a motion from Vice Mayor Cates.

The board approved an amendment to the municipal building code to require 5/8‑inch Type X gypsum board for residential ceilings where combustible trusses are used. Building staff and the fire chief said the thicker drywall creates a one‑hour fire rating between living spaces and attic areas and gives firefighters more time in attic fire scenarios; speakers discussed weight and installation implications. After discussion, the board voted to pass the measure on its reading.

Other business: the board approved a credit-application renewal for Tri State Armature and Electrical Works, a vendor the town uses to rebuild electric motors, and agreed to bring proposed food-truck permits before the board by resolution at a later meeting after staff inspections and site plans are complete.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 25-18 (roadway improvements contract award to Fowler Paving for $336,910.60): approved; Alderwoman Marilyn Austin abstained.
- Ordinance 25-03 (portable storage containers; permit requirements, first reading): advanced on a vote in favor.
- Ordinance 25-04 (parking on streets; municipal code amendment, first reading): advanced on a vote in favor.
- Ordinance (municipal building-code amendment requiring 5/8\" Type X ceilings in residential structures using combustible trusses, first reading): advanced on a vote in favor.
- Tri State Armature credit application: approved by motion of the board.

Why it matters: the paving contract will use budgeted funds to repair town streets this season; the storage-container and parking ordinances create enforceable standards for items that have caused repeated complaints; and the building-code amendment changes construction requirements intended to increase firefighter safety in attic fires.

The board did not set final adoption dates for the ordinances; ordinances will return for a second reading and public hearing before final passage.","At its June meeting the Town of Oakland board awarded a $336,910.60 paving contract, approved a credit application for an electrical repair vendor and advanced three ordinances on first reading including rules for portable storage containers, parking on streets, and a requirement for 5/8\" Type X ceiling drywall in new residential construction.","actionData","errors"]

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