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Votes at a glance: council approves multiple routine resolutions and hires

Rockwood City Council · August 4, 2026
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Summary

The Rockwood City Council approved a slate of resolutions and personnel actions including joining the Certified Tennessee Downtown program, transfers to the LGIP, acceptance of a donated property, collection of a cleanup expense, reappointments and several hires.

The Rockwood City Council took a series of routine votes on resolutions and personnel items during the meeting. The council approved Resolution 26-7 to authorize submission of a letter of intent to join the Certified Tennessee Downtown program and approved Resolution 26-28 to modify authorized transfers from the general fund to the Local Government Investment Pool after staff described the transfer mechanics.

Council also approved Resolution 26-29 accepting a donated parcel at 700.25 Wilder Avenue and Resolution 26-30 authorizing the city attorney to file suit to collect a cleanup expense of $5,237.75 for 516 B West Baldwin Street. The council reappointed Butch Evans to the civil service board (Resolution 26-31), appointed Joe Gannon to the Park and Recreation Board (Resolution 26-32), approved hiring Richard "Ricky" Lawson as animal control and codes enforcement officer (Resolution 26-33), and approved multiple police and staff hires under Resolutions 26-34 through 26-36. Roll-call votes were recorded in the affirmative on the listed items.