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Clinton council updates downtown construction, armory bid schedule; approves hearing officer, quitclaims Morrow Street
Summary
City staff updated councilmembers on a downtown TAP grant project, armory renovation bids and other public‑works items; the council appointed an administrative hearing officer and approved a right‑of‑way quitclaim and surplus equipment disposition.
Clinton city officials told the council on Feb. 10 that several public‑works and public‑safety projects are moving forward and that the council took routine administrative actions including appointments and property transfers.
City Manager Roger Hauck said the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant project to improve Market Street and Main Street — including wider sidewalks and traffic calming — began construction the day of the meeting. Hauck said the first phase will replace 80‑ to 90‑year‑old water and sewer lines; the overall construction window is expected to run roughly 18–24 months, with intermittent lane and sidewalk closures. He said staff has met with downtown merchants and will try to keep front doors accessible when possible.
Hauck also said renovation plans for the National Guard armory at JC Park received final state approval; a pre‑bid meeting was scheduled for 3 p.m. the following day and bids will open March 20, with council likely to consider award at its April meeting.
Public Works updates included a resubmission of traffic‑signal plans for Mariner Point Drive to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Hauck said the resubmittal was necessary because a new TDOT policy requires placing a new asphalt layer before restriping state highways, not simply milling and remarking, which changed the project’s design and required additional plan work.
Chief Little announced the fire department is partnering with the American Red Cross on a door‑to‑door smoke‑alarm installation campaign targeting about 400 homes in Riverbend, Riverside, Lakefront Mobile Home Park, Red Bud, Meadowbrook, Hick Circle, Highland Drive, Wilson Avenue and Timothy Avenue; the campaign was scheduled for a Saturday in March.
Finance Director Chris reported revenues seven months into the fiscal year were ‘‘coming in just as predicted’’ and highlighted a strong local option sales‑tax return for the month (January receipts $520,000), which he said was the second‑highest month on record after an unusually large month the prior year.
Council actions
• Appointment — The council, by motion and voice vote, appointed Hugh B. Ward Jr. as administrative hearing officer for a four‑year term (Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2028), pursuant to the provisions of the ordinance establishing the position. Mayor Burton called for the vote; the motion passed.
• Right‑of‑way quitclaim — The council approved a quitclaim of an undeveloped right‑of‑way historically described as Morrow Street to the Clinton Church of Christ, with the church agreeing to provide necessary utility easements to CUB (Clinton Utilities Board). Staff said research showed no future plans to develop the right‑of‑way.
• Surplus equipment — The council declared certain fire‑department equipment surplus, including self‑contained breathing apparatus, face masks, air cylinders, hydraulic extrication equipment and a 2007 Ferrara rescue pumper. The council voted to offer the truck first to the Marlowe Volunteer Fire Department; if Marlowe does not accept it, staff will advertise the equipment on the GovDeals website.
Routine motions also passed by voice vote: approval of the meeting agenda, approval of minutes dated Jan. 27, 2025, and a motion to adjourn.
No ordinances or resolutions were introduced for first or second reading at the meeting.
