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Council appoints two members to Beer Board after sudden vacancy; resolution passes unanimously
Summary
Following the sudden death of the Beer Board chair and another member’s move outside city limits, the Clarksville City Council approved Resolution 44 to appoint two new members to restore the board’s quorum and allow pending applications to be processed.
The Clarksville City Council unanimously approved Resolution 44 on March 6 to fill two vacancies on the Beer Board, restoring the board’s ability to act on licensing applications.
The council took the item after noting one vacancy resulted from a member moving outside city limits and the other from the recent death of retired police sergeant J.W. Hunt, who had served as Beer Board chair. The mayor said the vacancies left the Beer Board without a quorum and unable to act on pending applications.
Council members praised Hunt’s service during the brief discussion. Councilman Streetman called Hunt “a great man,” and other councilmembers expressed condolences and appreciation for the late chairman’s long service. The council voted 12-0 to adopt Resolution 44 and appoint the named nominees under the resolution.
Why it matters: The Beer Board reviews and approves certain local alcohol retail and license matters; restoring membership allows the board to resume permit hearings and licensing decisions that had been delayed.
Sources and attribution: Meeting record of the March 6, 2025 Clarksville City Council (discussion of Beer Board appointments and vote on Resolution 44).
