Pulaski aldermen approve $300,000 borrowing for ladder truck, waive multiunit tap fees and pass annexation and zoning measures

PULASKI, Tenn. — The Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen on May 13 voted to authorize borrowing $300,000 toward a ladder truck purchase, adopted a midyear budget amendment on second reading, approved annexation of 219.03 acres at 1950 Elton Pike into the city as R‑1, adopted a resolution to refer zoning questions to the planning commission, and approved a one‑year waiver of water, sewer and natural gas tap fees for developments of three units or more.

The approvals came during a regularly scheduled meeting in which council members also cleared several permits for upcoming events. The borrowing resolution, council members said, is a required procedural step so the comptroller’s office can issue a letter authorizing the loan; the board also explicitly noted CDBG approval would be required on the related bid award.

The borrowing measure was introduced by Alderman Harrison, who said he received the form from “Linda Mooningham” and noted the municipal comptroller’s permission is required. “This resolution is just just for the borrowed money, okay,” Harrison said during discussion. The board then voted to adopt the resolution.

On the budget amendment — an ordinance on second reading — council members said changes reflect several midyear needs, including acquisition and demolition work on the Merco property and upgrades related to the building’s central unit. The board adopted the amendment on second reading; council members emphasized the need to keep budgeted…