Crossville — The Crossville City Council approved the consent agenda (items 5a through 5o) by voice vote and then heard the city manager’s report, which summarized revenue trends, capital projects and grant opportunities.

A council member moved to approve items 5a–5o, noting those items had been discussed at the previous work session and by department heads; another council member seconded and the motion passed on a voice vote recorded as “aye.” The transcript does not list the individual consent items’ contents in the excerpt.

During the city manager’s report, staff said sales tax receipts were up for the month and hotel-motel occupancy tax increased, while liquor and beer tax collections were down. The manager reported recent payments and work on Livingston Road and Northside Drive, and continued improvements at Meadow Park Lake, including concrete added to RV sites. The city’s annual budget was submitted on time.

The manager said staff is pursuing grants for fire/EMS ambulance equipment and operations, noting two programs identified in conversation with the Upper Cumberland Development District: the Community Development Block Grant (annual; opens in March) and FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (timing not specified). The transcript records that FEMA program availability is uncertain and staff signed up for notifications.

The council recognized Justin Trogglin as employee of the quarter; the manager said Trogglin is a mechanic in the maintenance department with roughly 20 years’ service and had helped during a period of short staffing.

After the report, the council proceeded to other business and later closed the meeting.