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Signal Mountain approves fee and short-term rental code changes and appoints new tree board member
Summary
At its April 27 meeting the council approved amendments to the town fee schedule, changes to the short-term vacation rental ordinance, and a resolution appointing Jared Woodruff to the Tree Board; the council removed a stormwater RFP from tonight's agenda and postponed action on an interlocal agreement for attorney review.
The Signal Mountain town council on April 27 approved two municipal code amendments and appointed a new tree board member.
The council on voice votes approved an ordinance to amend Title 5, Chapter 5 of the town fee schedule (sections referenced in the packet) following a second reading. Council then approved an ordinance to amend Title 9, Chapter 3 of the Signal Mountain Town Code, revising short-term vacation rental sections 9-301, 9-304 and 9-306. Both ordinance motions were made, seconded and passed with no recorded opposition.
The council also approved a resolution appointing Jared Woodruff to the Signal Mountain Tree Board; members noted the tree board’s positive recommendation and that the appointee holds arborist credentials.
A procedural motion to remove a stormwater RFP for slip-lining multiple storm drain tiles from the agenda was made and approved; council cited communication issues in the RFP process and directed staff to revisit project scope and likely issue a new RFP after internal review.
The proposed interlocal agreement with Chattanooga to assist with targeted stormwater maintenance was discussed but not approved; council asked the town attorney to review the draft and requested the agreement and an attorney memo be included in the next meeting packet before a resolution is considered.
Votes at a glance: - Resolution appointing Jared Woodruff to the Tree Board: Approved (voice vote). - Ordinance amending Title 5 (fee schedule): Approved (voice vote). - Ordinance amending Title 9 (short-term vacation rental sections 9-301, 9-304, 9-306): Approved (voice vote). - Motion to remove stormwater RFP from tonight’s agenda: Approved (voice vote).
Why it matters: The fee and short-term rental code changes alter local regulatory and revenue frameworks and will govern future permitting and enforcement; the appointment fills a board vacancy relevant to local tree management. The stormwater RFP removal pauses procurement pending clarification, and the interlocal agreement will return after legal review.
