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Board approves ordinance abandoning right-of-way, utility rate increases, appointments and grant applications in 7-0 votes
Summary
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously on multiple items, including final approval of an ordinance abandoning a right-of-way, utility-rate increases tied to wholesale costs, an appointment to the regional gas-purchasing board, FEMA grant applications for two flood-prone sites and a gas-main extension.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously on several administrative and legislative items at its February meeting, approving an ordinance abandoning a right-of-way, appointing a city representative to a regional gas-purchasing board, adopting utility-rate adjustments tied to wholesale costs, authorizing FEMA grant applications for flood mitigation and approving a gas-main extension and the consent agenda.
On ordinance business, the board took final action on Ordinance 25-01, abandoning a right-of-way east of South Main Street and west of U.S. Highway 431 (Tom Austin Highway). The motion to take the ordinance on second and final reading was made by Alderman Grama and seconded by Alderman Trotter; the tally was 7-0.
The board approved Resolution 25-03 appointing the city's gas director, Benjy Davis, as the city's representative on the Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation board of directors. Alderman Hubbard moved the resolution; Alderman Holloman seconded. The motion passed 7-0. Ryan, city staff, explained that TEAC is the regional consortium the city uses to purchase natural gas.
The Springfield Electric Department's rates were adjusted to reflect a wholesale fuel-cost change by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The motion to adjust electric rates was made by Alderman Hubbard and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris; the motion passed 7-0.
The board also approved an increase to monthly gas rates. Benjy Davis, identified as the gas director, told the board, "The purchase gas adjustment is up 9.3% this month, which results in an increase of 14.11% across the board." The motion to adopt the gas-rate adjustment was made by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Alderman Grama; the tally was 7-0.
Council members approved applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for two flood-mitigation projects. City staff said the applications cover two low-lying areas that flood during heavy rain: the intersection of Old Greenbrier Pike and Legacy Drive, and a location on Fifth Avenue near Smith Street adjacent to the Robertson County Animal Clinic. The projects carry a 12.5% local match. The motion to apply was made by Alderman Hubbard, seconded by Alderman Holloman, and passed 7-0.
The board approved a gas-main extension project after a motion by Alderman Bradley and a second by Alderman Trotter; the vote was 7-0. The consent agenda was approved as a block on a motion by Vice Mayor Harris and a second by Alderman Trotter; the vote was 7-0.
Separately, the board approved the minutes of the Jan. 21, 2025 regular meeting on a motion by Alderman Gregg with a second by Alderman Hallman; the motion passed 7-0.
No items were tabled or failed; the record shows unanimous approval on the presented items.
