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Council approves consent agenda and multiple resolutions, including bridge contract amendment and consent order
Summary
The Board approved the consent agenda and a series of resolutions (all 9-0), including an amendment to the Jim Warren Bridge contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a revised authorized-positions schedule, a payment under a management and operations agreement and a consent order with the Tennessee Department of Conservation.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the consent agenda and several standalone resolutions during the voting session; all measures on the consent and resolution slate passed 9-0.
Consent agenda items included: resolution 25-1-78 approving Amendment No. 1 to the contract for the Jim Warren Bridge over Interstate 65 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, and resolution 25-1-79 adopting a revised schedule of authorized positions for fiscal year 2025. Vice Mayor Linville moved the consent agenda and Alderman Murray seconded; the board voted 9-0 to approve.
Separately, the board approved resolution 25-1-82 authorizing the finance director to issue payment as required by a management and operations agreement to Rip Avilla with the Battle of Franklin Trust (item text as read in the meeting). Vice Mayor Linville moved and Alderman Murray seconded; the vote was 9-0.
The board also approved resolution 25-1-83 authorizing the mayor to execute a consent order and assessment (Case No. WPC2052025-0093) issued by the Tennessee Department of Conservation. Vice Mayor Linville moved approval; Alderman Murray seconded and the vote was 9-0.
Council concluded the voting session after the approvals. The meeting record did not include contract details, dollar amounts for the Jim Warren Bridge amendment, or payment amounts for the management and operations agreement; those items were read into the record by Miss Goad and staff were available for follow-up if needed.
