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Harriman council approves appointments, resolutions, equipment purchase and building assessment contract
Summary
At its Feb. 17, 2026 meeting, the Harriman City Council appointed Cheryl Laxton to the regional planning commission, approved two resolutions (Autism Awareness Month and application to the Tennessee Downtown Program), purchased a bucket truck and approved a $6,500 structural assessment contract for the Temperance Building.
The Harriman City Council on Feb. 17 approved several routine items and one professional-services contract.
Appointments and resolutions: The council appointed Councilwoman Cheryl Laxton to the regional planning commission for a term ending October 2027 (motion: John Brackett; second: Alicia Harris). It unanimously approved resolution R0226-01 recognizing April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month and April 2, 2026 as World Autism Awareness Day, and resolution R0226-02 authorizing Harriman to apply for the Tennessee Downtown Program.
Equipment purchase: Council approved purchase of a used 2012 Ford F450 bucket truck for $19,000 (motion by Councilman Lonnie Wright; second by Councilman John Brackett). The roll-call vote was recorded in the meeting minutes.
Contract for assessment: After the city attorney removed indemnity and mandatory mediation/arbitration clauses and changed the jurisdiction reference, the council approved a $6,500 contract with Hannes Structural Group for a structural assessment of the Temperance Building. Attorney commentary at the meeting noted Tennessee Attorney General guidance and local preference for Rome County jurisdiction language.
Failed item: The scheduled final reading of ordinance 0226-01 (amending Title 9, Chapter 3 of the municipal code related to arcades, pool rooms and bowling alleys) received no motion and failed on the floor.
Votes at a glance (as recorded by roll call in the transcript): - Appoint Cheryl Laxton to regional planning commission: 6–0 yes (Tim Johnson, Alicia Harris, John Brackett, Lonnie Wright, Cheryl Laxton, David Vansdale). - Resolution R0226-01 (Autism Awareness Month): 6–0 yes. - Resolution R0226-02 (Tennessee Downtown Program application): 6–0 yes. - Purchase of 2012 F450 bucket truck ($19,000): 6–0 yes. - Contract with Hannes Structural Group ($6,500): 6–0 yes. - Final reading ordinance 0226-01: no motion; failed.
Next steps: Contract administration and procurement will be handled by the appropriate city departments; staff and the attorney will follow up on permit records and enforcement questions raised during public comment.
