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Chickasaw workshop reviews tiered business license idea, denies two licenses and flags pool and sign projects for follow-up
Summary
Council discussed a tiered business license to support small businesses, agreed to deny Martin Fireworks’ license pending code compliance and issued a denial letter to Exit 10 Liquors (variance option available); council also reviewed a $150,000 pool replaster estimate, a sign grant with pledged contributions, and agreed to keep a caboose closed pending repairs.
The Chickasaw City Council workshop included several administrative and capital items on Jan. 22. Councilmembers discussed restructuring the flat $250 business license fee into a tiered model to encourage small businesses; Mayor Colvin will research models used by other cities and return with a proposal.
Council agreed to deny Martin Fireworks a business license until the building is brought into compliance with applicable code requirements, and the record shows a denial letter has been issued to Exit 10 Liquors because the applicant does not qualify under the current city ordinance; the applicant may request a variance. Council noted ordinance limits on locations for liquor and vape retailers and expressed interest in maintaining a diverse commercial mix.
On capital and grant matters, council reviewed a sign grant that must be completed by June 30, 2026, with pledged contributions from the CDC ($7,500), Historical Society ($4,000), Library ($4,000), and Southern Ionica ($500); council asked for warranty and bond documentation. The pool replastering was estimated at $150,000 with no funding source identified and the council discussed temporary repairs, Board of Health consultation, and potential YMCA staffing partnerships. The historic caboose remains closed with barricades until repairs are completed.
Next steps: Mayor Colvin to present business-license models; staff to provide compliance status for Martin Fireworks; applicant for Exit 10 Liquors may pursue a variance; council to identify funding options for pool repairs and secure required grant documentation.
