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Board hears county statue proposal, budget-goals overview and a contract amendment notice
Summary
The board received a county presentation about a Benjamin Franklin statue (no vote recorded), reviewed proposed FY27 budget goals and noted an upcoming contract amendment with Williamson Medical Center; members also discussed forming a city committee to coordinate 250th-anniversary events.
Franklin — At the Dec. 9 work session the Board of Mayor and Aldermen heard several shorter agenda items: a Williamson County presentation about a proposed Benjamin Franklin statue at the county archives, a staff overview of FY2026–27 budget goals, and notice of an amendment to a contract with Williamson Medical Center.
County presentation: Kevin Benson of Williamson County outlined a county-funded plan to place a statue of Benjamin Franklin at the Williamson County Archives & Museum (611 West Main St.). Historic zoning and the public arts commission recommend approval. Aldermen questioned placement and visibility; staff explained the statue location was selected to avoid Veterans Park demarcations, said the figure is bolted to a concrete base but can be unbolted and moved, and noted electrical service for lighting is available at the chosen corner.
Budget goals: Staff presented high-level budget goals for fiscal 2026–27 emphasizing a structurally balanced budget, alignment with the city’s strategic plan (safe, clean, livable city; sustainable growth; economic vitality; fiscal soundness; quality of life) and new emphases on organizational health and operational excellence. Staff said the board would be asked to set targets at the first January meeting, with a recommended budget delivered in May.
Contract amendment notice: The agenda listed Amendment 1 to city contract 2022-0191 with Williamson Medical Center for coordination of emergency medical first-responder services; staff invited questions but did not present detailed terms at the work session. No formal votes were recorded on these items during the Dec. 9 meeting.
Board members also discussed 250th-anniversary programming and whether the city should create a coordinating committee to align partner events and avoid calendar conflicts. Staff and community groups said many events are forming organically and the city can support coordination if the board directs a clearinghouse role.
