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Jonesborough board approves reimbursements, ordinances, shared‑use agreement and trail bid
Summary
The Town of Jonesborough Board approved a $1,674,000 reimbursement resolution, amended its debt policy, adopted a $40 reinspection fee, approved a shared‑use agreement with the school, awarded a Phase 1 trail construction bid, authorized visitor center restroom work, approved a grant‑assistance contract, and accepted a compensatory time buyout plan.
At its regular meeting, the Town of Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several measures and contract actions intended to close out grants, manage capital projects and address budget liabilities.
Key actions and outcomes (votes at a glance): - Resolution authorizing reimbursement for certain expenditures in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,674,000: motion moved by Alderman Causey and seconded by Alderman Jenkins; roll call recorded and the board approved the resolution.
- Resolution amending the town debt policy to adopt state‑required language: motion moved by Alderman Dixon and seconded by Alderman Counterman; roll call ayes recorded and the board approved the amendment.
- Ordinance amending the municipal code (Title 4, Chapter 1) to institute a $40 reinspection fee: staff said the fee is intended to reduce repeat inspections and improve inspector efficiency; Alderman Jenkins moved to approve and the ordinance was adopted after roll‑call approval.
- Shared‑use agreement with the Washington County Board of Education for Jonesborough Elementary and Tiger Park: staff said the town owns the school building and leases it to the school system; the agreement clarifies public access to fields, pickleball courts and trails while prioritizing student safety and is required to finalize Tiger Park grant reimbursement. Alderman Jenkins moved to approve and the measure passed.
- Visitor center restroom replacement: after a prior round of bids exceeded budget, three bids were received in the latest solicitation and one matched the town budget; the board approved proceeding with the work.
- First Frontier Trail LPRF Phase 1 construction bid: state approvals for route and specs were completed, enabling the town’s portion to serve as local match for the county connection; the board approved the low bidder and instructed staff to continue resolving property easement issues.
- Grant assistance contract: the board approved a short‑term contract to retain experienced local grant writer Bob Browning to pursue and coordinate grant funding, funded from identified ALC funds.
- Compensatory time buyout plan: the board approved a plan to buy out comp time to reduce future liabilities; town staff confirmed the buyout is within the current budget.
Procedural notes: most items were presented with staff explanation and approved by motion and roll‑call vote; the recorder recorded aye votes for the aldermen on each item and the chair declared each approved. The board also took routine reports and recognized staff and volunteers.
Next steps: several items require staff follow up—closing out Tiger Park grant reimbursement, completing trail easement work and executing awarded contracts. The board did not seek further public comment on the items while in session and adjourned at the meeting’s conclusion.
