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Gallatin council annexes 17.18-acre parcel despite concerns about police staffing and solid-waste capacity
Summary
The Gallatin City Council voted 5-2 on Feb. 4 to adopt a plan of services and annex a 17.181-acre parcel south of Nichols Lane and west of Woods Ferry Road. Council members raised concerns about an additional police officer and longer-term solid-waste capacity before the votes; Councilmen Alexander and Jovance voted no.
The Gallatin City Council voted 5-2 on Feb. 4 to adopt a plan of services and annex a 17.181-acre parcel south of Nichols Lane and west of Woods Ferry Road into Gallatin city limits.
Councilman John Alexander, who introduced discussion of the plan of services, said the city police department had identified “one additional police officer and a department vehicle [will] be needed to provide service.” That staffing estimate, Alexander said, represents an ongoing annual cost city leaders will have to accommodate if development proceeds.
The votes followed extended discussion about…
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