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Libertytown council approves grant applications, repairs budget and personnel actions; sets recognition for local fire station
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting the Libertytown council voted to apply for eligible grants, approved up to $1,000 in interior repairs per the fire marshal’s recommendations, accepted then rehired maintenance worker Michael Bain, approved a $50 plaque for DeKalb Liberty Station and discussed an open‑records request under the Tennessee Public Records Act.
The Libertytown council met Feb. 2 and approved several routine and immediate actions, including applications for available grants, a small repairs budget ordered after a fire‑marshal review and personnel moves involving a maintenance employee.
Clerk read minutes from the January meeting and amended December minutes; "Derek Johnson made the first motion to approve the minutes, second by Ryan Dodd," and the motion carried, the clerk reported. The financial report prompted a question from Howard Reynolds about a January check to Franklin Vigens, which was explained as a Christmas bonus that had not been paid in December 2025.
On grants, "First motion made by Kevin Mullenax was to apply for any grants the city is eligible for," a motion seconded by Ryan Dodd and carried by the council. The council also discussed historical‑building grant work; one federal grant application had been submitted and officials were told notifications would likely arrive in late September or early October.
Following a fire marshal inspection, the council agreed to proceed with minor interior cosmetic repairs and authorized up to $1,000 for the work, with wall scraping and painting planned. The council discussed paint color options but took no vote on color selection.
On personnel, the clerk read a resignation by maintenance worker Michael Bain and the council moved to accept it. Shortly after, council members voted to rehire Bain after discussion and his offer to continue in the role. Separately, Howard Reynolds raised and passed a motion stating maintenance and trash workers need not carry their own liability insurance because they were covered by city insurance.
The council approved spending $50 for a plaque to recognize DeKalb Liberty Station and agreed to present appreciation certificates and refreshments after the March meeting. Natasha Wagner told the council that certified letters requesting public records were sent Jan. 13 and said records must be provided by Feb. 9 or the town would contact the state open‑records council under the Tennessee Public Records Act.
The meeting then opened to the audience; no additional items were added and the council recessed briefly to present recognitions.
What happens next: the council will move ahead with grant applications and the approved repairs, and the plaque presentation for DeKalb Liberty Station is planned for March.
