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During the citizens input segment, multiple speakers urged opposing and supporting positions. Jessica Lindbergh, a Ward 3 resident, urged the council to oppose the resolution, saying, “The Duck River is the most biodiverse river in North America and it's our responsibility to protect it.” She also cautioned against endorsing a single path before the Duck River Watershed Planning Partnership completes its work.

Several other speakers backed the dam proposal. Rick Williams, who said he works for U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles as a field representative and who has participated in outreach around the dam project, described the effort as “about getting water for this area and not for developers.” Dave Crouch, who identified himself as a nearby landowner, argued a lake would generate visitor spending and broader economic activity.

When the council took up the resolution on the agenda, members asked clarifying questions about whether the resolution addressed other water projects such as Raising Normandy Lake. Council discussion was brief. Roll-call voting recorded Barnes and Robertson voting Aye, Crutcher and Michael voting No, and Thomas voting Aye; the tally resulted in the resolution passing.

Why it matters: the resolution is a municipal expression of support for a regional water project being discussed by TVA and state partners. Backers framed the project as an economic-development and water-supply initiative; opponents cited biodiversity and long-term environmental risk. The resolution does not itself authorize construction or funding but signals local government support.

Next steps: the resolution will be transmitted per council procedure; the Duck River Watershed Planning Partnership and federal agencies retain authority over environmental review, funding and permitting.

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City finance staff told council members the original drafting projected a 3% effective date of June 30, which would have required accruing an extra day of payroll into the prior fiscal year and an estimated accrual amount in the range of $17,900–$18,600. Council members debated whether the payroll system could support two rates in one pay period and whether delaying the effective date to July 1 would reduce the immediate carryback cost. One council member summarized the fiscal trade-off, saying the amended effective date would “save the taxpayers about $18,600,” while staff noted the accounting accrual for the June pay period would still reflect normal payroll processes.

After discussion, a council motion to approve the COLA with an amended effective date in July was made and seconded; the council then conducted a roll-call vote and the motion carried.

Why it matters: the council’s decision provides a uniform 3% pay increase for city employees while limiting the immediate fiscal impact on the prior-year fund balance. Council and staff discussed the mechanics of payroll and accrual, and staff said the amended implementation aligns with the budget amendment already adopted for the fiscal year.

Details and next steps: staff will implement the COLA effective in the city’s current budget year payroll schedule and reconcile any required accruals under generally accepted accounting principles. The council did not alter the size of the adjustment; only the effective date was amended.

","Council approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for city employees but amended the effective date to July 1 to limit fiscal carryback into the prior fiscal year; members debated the accrual and budget impacts.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6175063,"Lewisburg council defers adoption of international property maintenance code to September",521,876000,1397000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5362506-0b31db94e7fa29f08938b9b069281bce&start=876&end=1397","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5362506-0b31db94e7fa29f08938b9b069281bce/thumbnail_876000.jpg","/articles/6175063/Lewisburg-City/Marshall-County/Tennessee/Lewisburg-council-defers-adoption-of-international-property-maintenance-code-to-September","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175063-6453ba7f8e4d5ce789adac9b5e4e62a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159331&Signature=XTDbloStLjPuBDaO8ommro42j4L08uk1LmuvqG00udhCAnw9XRgsZ7qtcQu-kItMVXTGLgCli5ZUZ9yBXcAtzSYCCMg4axPjHtXNrZGMSS5yCRLWu2nHriCgjR2Gw9LLcGP6Z9wKsUwhHHHxG-ppr5d3YASj3zIKqZ4Un5jwC6Zh6U5EHlyc40dtTfK-GUkKGWUnVTKJ56WG3glSimS-nedMyjt5PIOlX~-KmekrUqxYYjQdALVfH5VYHSz9kJAoRTLxgp8809GJfxDpaHQHtb3V0LkGf~ETRQjbZEo1R5g4II60csbxpaEui8mEjbXcPWNMyMAkhcBPOcwaHXq97g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lewisburg City Council voted to defer consideration of Ordinance 25-11, a proposed replacement of Chapter 13 of the municipal code with the International Property Maintenance Code, until the council’s September work session so staff can draft amendments on fines and repeat-offender provisions.

City staff explained the international code is a commonly used model that would provide administrative tools for citations and fines, allowing the city to assess administrative fines and, in some cases, resolve violations administratively rather than immediately pursuing court. Staff said they would add a schedule of fees beyond the $50-a-day administrative limit contemplated in the draft, define penalties for violating stop-work orders and consider language addressing repeat offenders.

During discussion a council member asked whether the version before the council covered repeat offenders; staff replied it did not in its current form but that habitual violators could be addressed in the amendment. Staff proposed returning with a marked-up ordinance by September, noting coordination would be required among staff and the city attorney to finalize fee schedules and any administrative appeals provisions.

The motion to defer was made and seconded; council members then voted in favor of deferring the first reading until the September work session.

Why it matters: adopting the property maintenance code would change how the city enforces minimum property standards and how administrative fines and stop-work penalties are applied. The deferral gives staff time to draft clear fee schedules and repeat-offender provisions before council action.

Next steps: staff will prepare a redlined ordinance with a proposed schedule of administrative fees, proposed stop-work order penalties and proposed repeat-offender language for the September work session and first reading.

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Council took up the item after the Planning Commission gave an unfavorable recommendation, 0-5. The annexation request covered the portion of Globe Road described as from the north starting point of the current city limits, going south approximately 0.75 miles to the end of unaddressed Globe Road (Map 069, Parcel 055). The owner listed on the request was Marsh[all] County Highway Department / Marshall County Government.

During the meeting a council member noted that an annexation requires affirmative action — it must be approved or denied rather than simply failing for lack of motion. Councilwoman Thomas moved to deny the annexation and Councilman Crutcher seconded the motion; the roll call resulted in a vote to deny. The council then took a separate vote to deny the plan of services tied to the annexation and the motion carried.

Why it matters: annexation would have expanded the city’s corporate limits, changing which local government provides services and potentially shifting long-term planning, zoning and tax responsibilities for the roadway and adjacent parcels.

Details recorded at the meeting show the Planning Commission’s unfavorable recommendation and that the request was brought by the Marshall County Highway Department. The council’s action was limited to the annexation and the plan of services; no alternate plan or conditional annexation was adopted.

Looking ahead: the decision leaves the affected Globe Road segment under county jurisdiction unless a future annexation request is filed and approved.

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