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Signal Mountain council approves playground support resolution, grant applications and theater renaming; council authorizes manager to apply for county grant
Summary
The council approved three resolutions — support for an inclusive playground, a police traffic‑safety grant application and authorization for the town manager to apply for Hamilton County’s Leaning Into Communities grant (contingent on council budgeting) — and approved renaming the MAC theater in honor of the Grahams.
At its May 12 meeting the Signal Mountain Town Council approved several resolutions and motions affecting parks, public safety grants and the Mountain Arts Center.
The council unanimously approved a resolution expressing the town’s intent to support development of an inclusive playground in partnership with community organizations; the resolution notes town support is contingent on fundraising and does not obligate the town financially beyond commitments set out in the resolution. Council members praised organizer efforts and encouraged community fundraising.
The council also approved a resolution authorizing the town’s chief of police to apply for a Tennessee Highway Safety Office grant in the amount of $25,000 to fund equipment and overtime for traffic‑safety enforcement. Council members voted in favor; no member opposed.
In a third resolution the council authorized the town manager to apply for the Hamilton County Community Grant Opportunity “Leaning Into Communities,” but added language requiring that any application be made only to the extent the town council has approved budgeting for a matching amount. Councilmembers said the change protects the town from a required match that has not been budgeted.
Separately, the council voted to rename the theater inside the Mountain Arts Center the “Graham Theater” in recognition of the preservation fund co‑directors’ volunteer work and investment. The council also agreed to prepare a formal appreciation resolution to finalize exact naming (for example inclusion of first names) when the Grahams step down from day‑to‑day operational roles.
Other routine business: the council approved minutes from prior meetings and read a proclamation designating National Public Works Week (May 18–24) — both actions carried without recorded opposition.
Votes at a glance: - Minutes (04/14/2025 and 05/05/2025): motion to approve minutes with red lines accepted — outcome: approved. - Proclamation: National Public Works Week (May 18–24, 2025) — outcome: adopted. - Resolution: Support intent for inclusive playground (Dahlia Playground project) — mover: not specified; second: not specified; outcome: adopted. - Resolution: Authorize chief of police to apply for Tennessee Highway Safety Office grant ($25,000) — mover: not specified; second: not specified; outcome: adopted. - Resolution: Authorize town manager to apply for Hamilton County "Leaning Into Communities" grant (up to $250,000) with requirement that applications be made only to the extent the town council has approved budgeting for matching funds — outcome: adopted (amended language added). - Motion: Rename MAC theater “Graham Theater” — mover: not specified in record; second: yes; outcome: approved (voice vote: all in favor).
Ending: Council members said they will publish meeting minutes and directed staff to prepare any required implementing documents or follow‑up resolutions (for example naming details for the Graham Theater).
