Board postpones Melrose Street property resolution after motion to reschedule wins 3-2

The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education voted Aug. 18 to move consideration of the Melrose Street property resolution to a later meeting after a subsidiary motion to reschedule won 3-2. Director of Schools Dr. Annette Tudor had recommended board approval of the Melrose Street Property Resolution; Charlie Taylor initially moved to approve and Jennifer Henson seconded that motion. Board member Jim Butcher offered a subsidiary motion to move the Melrose Street Property Resolution to either a special called meeting before Aug. 31 or the next regular meeting on Sept. 15, citing a need for more time for due diligence; Debbie Darnell seconded the subsidiary motion. Voting for the subsidiary motion were Debbie Darnell, Jim Butcher and Eric Cuddy. Charlie Taylor and Jennifer Henson voted no. The subsidiary motion carried, and the Melrose Street Property Resolution was postponed. During public comments earlier in the meeting, Jill Harrison addressed the board concerning the Melrose Street property; the minutes record her comment but do not specify the content beyond noting her concern. The board did not adopt the resolution at this meeting; the transcript records the board’s decision to reschedule consideration so members could review additional information.