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Tullahoma board approves slate of administrative items, charter amendments move forward; votes at a glance
Summary
The Board approved routine consent items and moved several measures forward on Jan. 27, including a first reading ordinance to extend school board terms, a charter resolution for the city judge, authorization to apply for a parks grant, renewal of a municipal adviser agreement and a beer permit for a nonprofit event.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Tullahoma recorded a series of routine and policy votes at its Jan. 27 meeting, approving consent items and advancing measures that will require further action or implementation steps.
Key outcomes
• Ordinance 1643 (first reading): The board approved an ordinance to extend the terms of present members of the Board of Education of the City of Tullahoma by one year to move school board elections off the city election cycle. City staff said the change would reduce near‑term election costs (staff estimated about $50,000). The item passed on first reading by voice vote; the ordinance requires a second reading before final adoption.
• Resolution 2018 (charter amendment): The board approved a resolution to submit a proposed charter amendment to the Tennessee General Assembly that would extend the city judge’s term and add a residency requirement (one year domicile prior to election). Board members and staff clarified the charter amendment process: the resolution goes to the state for approval, and if the state approves, the board must later ratify the charter change with a super‑majority vote. The motion passed on the floor (vote recorded as seven ayes).
• Consent agenda: The consent agenda passed by voice vote (recorded as seven ayes).
• Municipal adviser agreement: The board approved renewal of the municipal adviser agreement with Stevens Incorporated for 2025; staff said the firm advises the city on potential debt issuance and is paid only when services are used. The motion passed (seven ayes).
• GrAMA grant application (agenda item 25‑12): The board authorized staff to apply for a local parks and recreation (GrAMA) grant to fund outdoor pickleball courts at Cascade Park (50/50 match). The board vote authorized application only; acceptance of any award and matching funds would require a separate board vote. The motion passed (seven ayes).
• Special-event beer permit: The board approved a special-event beer permit and fee waiver for the Tullahoma Sports Council’s Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet at the DW Wilson Community Center on Feb. 1. Staff reminded organizers that nonprofit users must provide insurance listing the city as additional insured. The motion passed (seven ayes).
Board members emphasized that several of these items (charter amendments, grant awards and major capital projects) require follow‑up approvals and more detailed figures before the city would be financially committed.
