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Soddy-Daisy discusses parks upgrades, forms Events Committee, and receives planning approvals for two businesses
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Summary
Commissioners discussed Events Committee formation and nominations, parks and youth sports preparations including a $150,000 estimate for field lighting, public safety steps for off-road vehicle complaints, a codes-enforcement update, and Planning Commission approvals for a Waffle House and an Access Pharmacy.
Vice-Mayor Rev. Jackie Penney and City Manager Johnson updated the board on community engagement and parks operations. Vice-Mayor Penney said six Events Committee applications had been received and asked commissioners to recommend two to four applicants; City Manager Johnson said he expected the committee to number 7–10 members and that applicants could live outside city limits. Vice-Mayor Penney nominated Fire Chief Dusty Morgan or his designee to serve on the committee for safety oversight.
Commissioner Beene raised resident complaints about 4-wheeling at Igou Ferry Road and Vine Street. Public Works Director Grant suggested placing large concrete chunks and mulch to block access but noted the approach would not be aesthetically pleasing. Police Chief Petty said officers may have caught one person in the act but that ownership of the land in question may belong to the state; he was asked to increase patrols.
Commissioner Keith cited the codes-enforcement report showing 370 reported cases with 169 closed. Mayor Coleman said the Planning Commission approved site plans for two new businesses: a Waffle House and an Access Pharmacy.
City Manager Johnson said the City Attorney had proposed a remedy allowing the city to impose liens against properties whose owners do not pay fines or clean up nuisance properties; he said he and the city attorney are implementing a process. Parks and Recreation Director Chad Crowe said ball practice begins in March, the Kids Club will start in two weeks and that the Kids Club purchased about eight tons of conditioner for the fields. He said lights for field 6 would cost an estimated $150,000 and suggested applying for grants; Police Chief Petty said the city expects more than 600 kids to sign up this year. Commissioner Everett said upgraded fields could attract people to the city and increase sales tax revenue.
The minutes do not include schedules for committee appointments, a detailed lien procedure, the planning commission's site-plan materials, or final cost estimates beyond the ballfield light figure.