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Soddy‑Daisy hears community garden update and concerns about vacant properties, litter and traffic‑safety signs
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Summary
At the March 21 meeting residents and officials highlighted completion of Phase I and II of a community garden with an April 13 grand opening, discussed a volunteer litter pickup on Dallas Hollow Road, reported a nonworking school speed sign, and raised concerns about vacant houses after a Brumlow Hollow Road fire; City Attorney will research resale‑store regulations.
Curtis Cecil of the KELCURT Foundation told the Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners that Phase I and II of the community garden on Dayton Pike are complete and invited the public to a grand opening on April 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. He said 11 of the 12 garden beds were leased, including a propagation bed leased by the Methodist Church, and thanked Public Works Director Grant and Commissioner Keith for help with fencing and the entrance.
City Manager Burt Johnson said newly appointed members to the Parks and Recreation Board have been notified and that he will schedule their first meeting in April. Johnson also said Derek Kukura is organizing a litter pickup on Dallas Hollow Road from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday; Commissioner Keith asked whether police could provide a vehicle to slow traffic for volunteer safety. Police Chief Petty said full police vehicle placement along the entire route would not be possible but that he would discuss safety measures with Kukura and that signs would be posted.
Commissioner Keith said he is compiling a list of businesses whose storefronts need cleanup, calling out a former hosiery mill as one example. City Manager Johnson asked City Attorney Elliott whether the city has regulations to limit resale stores from placing merchandise outdoors as if conducting a sidewalk sale; Elliott said he would look into the legal options.
Vice‑Mayor Coleman reported the southbound speed‑check sign at Soddy‑Daisy Middle School is not working; Public Works Director Grant and Police Chief Petty said the sign is maintained by Blue Line and that the issue has been reported. Vice‑Mayor Coleman and Mayor Everett also raised concerns about several vacant houses, noting the recent Brumlow Hollow Road fire. Public Works Director Grant said some properties (including a parcel on Pine Street) are tied up in court and cannot be remediated until legal matters are resolved. Fire Chief Morgan said he contacted the State to investigate the Brumlow Hollow Road fire, that the property was insured and that the owner lives in Old Fort.
Mayor Everett closed the item by thanking volunteers and citing upcoming community events. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.