Board approves annexation, school budget increase, rezoning first reading and other measures in unanimous votes

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously on a slate of ordinances and resolutions at its regular meeting. Major items approved included the adoption of a plan of service for an annexation, an amendment to incorporate a $284,415 state academic-achievement award into the Board of Education’s FY2025 budget, first reading approval to rezone a parcel at 381 Flower Town Road, rescission of the city’s prior authorization to participate in the State of Tennessee 401(k) plan, adoption of the FY2026 budget calendar, and authorization of temporary emergency shelter agreements with the American Red Cross.

Ordinance 1643: extend Board of Education terms — passed on second and final reading The board passed Ordinance No. 16 43 on second and final reading (vote 7-0). The ordinance extends the terms of office of current members of the Board of Education to align their terms with even-year elections and avoid special elections this summer for two seats. Alderman Byrd moved the motion and Alderman McGee seconded; the motion carried 7-0.