Lookout Mountain commissioners pass variance ordinance on second reading

The Town of Lookout Mountain’s Mayor and Board of Commissioners adopted a variance ordinance on second and final reading at their Aug. 13 meeting, passing the measure by unanimous vote; the minutes did not specify the vote counts.

Mayor Jones called the meeting to order and the board approved the July 9, 2024 minutes after a motion by Commissioner Leavengood and a second from Commissioner Hailey. Brooke Pippenger presented the financial report through July; Commissioner Bentley moved and Commissioner Leavengood seconded approval of the financial report and the board approved it by unanimous vote, according to the minutes (specific vote totals were not provided).

The primary substantive action on the agenda was the adoption of a variance ordinance that had been passed on first reading in June. Commissioner Bentley moved to adopt the ordinance on second and final reading, Commissioner Leavengood seconded, and the board passed the ordinance unanimously; the minutes do not list a formal ordinance number or the recorded vote totals.

Other routine departmental reports noted that police would increase radar speed enforcement as vehicular and pedestrian traffic have increased, and that ParkMobile usage was discussed. Commissioner Hailey reported that the Mountain Munchery food truck had been moved as requested. Commissioner Leavengood reported on a new registration period for education programs and the scheduling of the annual Night Out For Lookout fundraiser and auction. Mayor Jones reported that Commissioner Valadez was absent and relayed that pothole repairs were delayed because of a hot-mix asphalt shortage affecting larger cities, though brush and street-trimming projects were proceeding.

No residents requested the floor during the citizen input portion of the meeting. Mayor Jones gave a brief report and the board adjourned until the next regular meeting, scheduled for Sept. 10, 2024.