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Aldermen spotlight parking-lot upkeep, bicycle safety and upcoming school budget presentation
Summary
Aldermen used their reports to raise concerns about shopping-center parking-lot conditions, bicycle safety and crossings, and previewed the May 12 meeting that will include Tullahoma City Schools' budget and a Summerlin TIF item.
Several aldermen used their reports at the April 28 meeting to raise local infrastructure and event items that the board may address in coming weeks.
Alderman Cook called attention to deteriorating parking lots at shopping centers and suggested the city consider a code or improved enforcement, or at minimum send courtesy letters to out-of-town property owners showing photos of poor conditions. "The condition of those parking lots ... is really a reflection on Tullahoma," Cook said.
Alderman Bobby (identified in the record as "Miss Bobby") reported a meeting with the Highland Rim Bicycle Club, the city administrator, planning director and public works director on bicycle safety. Topics included safer crossing points on major roadways, expanding or improving bicycle lanes, and better signage and public awareness. She noted Tennessee's three-foot passing law for motorists and said the club is willing to collaborate with the city on improvements.
Alderman Quick previewed the May 12 agenda, saying Tullahoma City Schools will present their budget and the board will also receive the proposed operating budget for the city. Quick said the TAEDC voted to send the Summerlin TIF to the board and that the packet and a one-page summary will be provided to aldermen before the May 12 meeting for review.
Alderman Byrd and others also reported community events: Arbor Day tree planting in Frasier McEwen Park, the fourth annual egg hunt at the South Jackson Performing Arts Center, and a "Purple Olympics" fundraiser set for May 3 at Tullahoma High School with registration and entertainment beginning at 8:30 a.m. and a $50 donation to reserve a T-shirt.
On safety, one alderman asked the mayor to explore adding cameras on the greenway after residents raised safety concerns; the mayor said he would ask Parks and Recreation and review the budget for costs.
