Council renews five-year IT and insurance agreements, continues library partnership and approves a retail liquor permit

The White House board approved a cluster of administrative items including contract renewals, a library agreement and a retail liquor permit.

Staff recommended renewing a five-year IT-services agreement with BlackLine Technology after a request-for-proposals process; staff said BlackLine scored highest among respondents and currently supports the city's cybersecurity operations. The board approved the five-year renewal by voice vote.

The board also approved a five-year renewal with Willis Towers Watson to continue serving as the city's health-insurance broker. Staff said the broker negotiates carrier fees and has helped keep costs favorable; the arrangement is paid by carriers rather than directly by the city. A board member asked whether the service was bid; staff said professional-services procurement rules differ and that the firm is compensated by insurers.

The interim library director recommended continuing the Tennessee State Library and Archives partnership for technology assistance, staff training and access to state and federal funding for materials; the board approved the same agreement it had adopted the prior year.

On a separate agenda item the board reviewed three applicants for a retail package liquor-store permit and, after discussion and reading a letter of support, moved and passed a motion to approve an application (identified in the motion as "Bridal Grove"). The board did not record a detailed roll-call vote in the transcript; the motion carried by voice vote.

All items were approved by voice vote and will move to implementation steps handled by staff departments.