1 00:00:12,559 --> 00:00:15,800 Thank you. 2 00:00:22,800 --> 00:00:26,840 » No, that is not a sign. 3 00:00:39,120 --> 00:00:45,040 There's the best man here right there. Shaking his 4 00:00:43,360 --> 00:00:49,000 best. That's the hardest working man. 5 00:00:57,680 --> 00:01:00,840 » I know. 6 00:01:01,840 --> 00:01:11,080 » I'm ready for snow. >> I think you're serious. 7 00:01:07,520 --> 00:01:11,080 » I'm very serious. 8 00:01:11,840 --> 00:01:15,240 Can't do that. 9 00:01:30,640 --> 00:01:33,640 Yeah. 10 00:01:33,840 --> 00:01:41,119 » All right. It's 6 o'clock. We'll call the order. 11 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:45,200 Guess he's not sharing. >> Right. We real I just realized as I look 12 00:01:43,040 --> 00:01:48,640 down that that's not correct. Okay. So, >> be real call. 13 00:01:46,880 --> 00:01:50,560 » Um, Alderwoman Payne >> here. 14 00:01:49,439 --> 00:01:53,360 » Alderman Malone >> here. Alderwoman Keith 15 00:01:52,640 --> 00:01:55,040 » here. >> Vice Mayor Adams 16 00:01:54,399 --> 00:01:58,079 » here. >> Alderman Johnson 17 00:01:56,079 --> 00:02:03,200 » here. >> All right. Uh we can Alderwoman Keith, 18 00:02:02,159 --> 00:02:08,160 you don't want to lead us in the prayers. 19 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:12,160 » In the name of Jesus, dear heavenly father, we come to you Lord in the only 20 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:17,200 way we know how, asking you to please forgive us for all of our sins. Lord, we 21 00:02:14,879 --> 00:02:21,120 thank you for your grace and your mercy. Lord, we thank you for how you look 22 00:02:18,879 --> 00:02:25,280 beyond our many, many faults and you see our needs. Oh, Father God, I ask Lord 23 00:02:23,599 --> 00:02:29,840 that you watch over each and every one of us. Lord, keep us covered under your 24 00:02:27,760 --> 00:02:35,120 blood, the balance of our family, Father God. Lord, you know all about us. You 25 00:02:32,480 --> 00:02:39,040 know what we all stand in need of. And Lord, I lift up people that are 26 00:02:36,720 --> 00:02:43,280 grieving. I lift up Sister Sarah and her family to you, Lord. Lord, I ask that 27 00:02:41,200 --> 00:02:46,800 you continue to bless them. Give them the strength to get through what they're 28 00:02:44,879 --> 00:02:51,360 going through. And Lord, I lift up the Taylor family to you. Please give them 29 00:02:49,120 --> 00:02:55,840 the strength, God. But Father God, we need you. We can't make it without you. 30 00:02:54,160 --> 00:03:01,200 And Lord, I ask that you bless this meeting. Lord, lead us in the directions 31 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:06,239 that you would have us to go. And Father God, I'll be so careful to give you all 32 00:03:03,840 --> 00:03:11,519 the glory, all the honor, and all the praise. In Jesus holy name we pray. And 33 00:03:09,680 --> 00:03:14,480 everybody said, "Amen." >> Amen. 34 00:03:14,720 --> 00:03:21,040 I pledge allegiance to [clears throat] the flag of the United States of America 35 00:03:18,319 --> 00:03:26,982 and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible and justice 36 00:03:24,640 --> 00:03:29,002 for all. [clears throat] 37 00:03:33,280 --> 00:03:37,000 » All right. First 38 00:03:37,840 --> 00:03:46,720 » item on our agenda is discussion and action for approval of meeting minutes 39 00:03:42,799 --> 00:03:50,519 » for June 2nd and June 9th. So we'll open up discussion now. 40 00:03:51,680 --> 00:03:55,000 » Any discussion? 41 00:03:55,360 --> 00:04:02,560 » Well, the one for June the second, I'm just going to repeat it again. I don't 42 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:08,560 think that there's enough information in the meeting minutes. So, I know several 43 00:04:05,760 --> 00:04:14,799 of board members have comments that they made under old and new business, but 44 00:04:12,239 --> 00:04:22,359 they're not in here other than saying everybody welcome something. So, 45 00:04:18,880 --> 00:04:22,359 » do we know 46 00:04:22,479 --> 00:04:29,440 we have a motion to approve minutes? [snorts] 47 00:04:26,400 --> 00:04:32,680 » I'll make a motion to approve. I'll second. 48 00:04:34,479 --> 00:04:40,639 » Sure. Alderwoman Payne. >> Alderman Malone. 49 00:04:39,680 --> 00:04:42,720 » Yes. >> Alderwoman Keith. 50 00:04:41,759 --> 00:04:44,400 » Yes. >> Vice Mayor Adams. 51 00:04:43,919 --> 00:04:48,080 » Yes. >> Alderman Johnson. 52 00:04:45,520 --> 00:04:52,240 » Yes. >> All right. That leads us to the first 53 00:04:49,440 --> 00:04:57,320 session of public comments. Everyone's welcome to come up and get 54 00:04:53,840 --> 00:04:57,320 their three minutes. 55 00:04:58,683 --> 00:05:05,400 » [snorts] >> My name is Sarah 56 00:05:02,240 --> 00:05:05,400 and I'm 57 00:05:06,080 --> 00:05:11,240 going to hand you >> Yeah. 58 00:05:25,680 --> 00:05:28,479 » Thank you. 59 00:05:31,600 --> 00:05:35,080 tap on it. 60 00:05:43,360 --> 00:05:49,840 » Anyway, I'm going to hand you all some flyers. The back to school bash is 61 00:05:47,280 --> 00:05:58,000 coming up for our community. It's a free event and this is for kids all over the 62 00:05:53,680 --> 00:06:03,039 area. uh we are currently uh getting sponsors. So even as an individual if 63 00:06:01,440 --> 00:06:08,400 you would like to sponsor the back to school bash you're welcome to contact 64 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:14,960 us. Um we do have quite a few sponsors on board already and uh it's going to be 65 00:06:11,280 --> 00:06:18,960 a very successful uh community event and we're looking forward to seeing all 66 00:06:16,560 --> 00:06:23,680 these little kids that needs school supplies. It's very heartwarming when uh 67 00:06:21,440 --> 00:06:28,639 you see a lot of these kids come through that really really need some things. So, 68 00:06:27,280 --> 00:06:34,639 and uh there's going to be free haircuts. Uh Lil Caesars and Pony Plats 69 00:06:31,759 --> 00:06:40,479 is uh donating pizzas and they're going to come out and serve. Uh we have a lot 70 00:06:36,800 --> 00:06:47,039 of volunteers already stepping up and uh it's going to be a good event. So 71 00:06:44,479 --> 00:06:51,880 you all want to hand those out to them up after church business. 72 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:10,960 Just want to say I do appreciate um the community and things that came out for 73 00:07:07,919 --> 00:07:16,160 Patriots Day. We had a storm. It's a little after 2:00. Uh some things got 74 00:07:14,400 --> 00:07:21,759 pretty rough down there at the ball field and uh one of the inflatables, I 75 00:07:19,120 --> 00:07:27,759 don't know if you all have noticed. Um the wind picked it up and damaged two 76 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:34,319 sets of bleachers down there at the ball field or Patriots say. So, I'm I've been 77 00:07:30,800 --> 00:07:38,800 in touch with uh uh Steve McMillan and everything. So, um we're going to be 78 00:07:37,120 --> 00:07:44,800 working on those bleachers and getting them repaired and things like that. So, 79 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:51,199 I'm just thankful nobody got hurt >> and I know I was in contact with Christa 80 00:07:47,440 --> 00:07:56,400 and and Lori thanks about it. So, um, but we appreciate the community that 81 00:07:53,360 --> 00:08:02,400 came out and, uh, I know Bless City Elementary School raised a little bit of 82 00:07:58,240 --> 00:08:07,840 money for, um, their PTO program and hopefully, you know, we can get together 83 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:13,039 with the town this next year and make it an even bigger event. So, we're looking 84 00:08:10,720 --> 00:08:16,759 forward to that. >> Thank you. 85 00:08:13,520 --> 00:08:16,759 » Thank you. 86 00:08:18,879 --> 00:08:24,240 » Hello. Hopson 87 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:26,319 drive. You hear me? >> Barely. 88 00:08:24,800 --> 00:08:30,560 » Barely. >> Okay. I asked this question off the 89 00:08:28,560 --> 00:08:35,440 record last year, so I'm going to ask it on the record this year. Why are we 90 00:08:32,880 --> 00:08:41,680 paying our public public's works employees to weed eat citizens residents 91 00:08:38,719 --> 00:08:49,440 banks along Bluff City Highway here from 4489 down? They are weed eating 92 00:08:46,560 --> 00:08:53,000 private residents. Thanks. And I would like to know why. 93 00:08:54,080 --> 00:08:58,399 » I can ask our public works director and get back to you if you want to give me 94 00:08:57,120 --> 00:09:02,480 your contact information. >> Yes, absolutely. Please. Um because if 95 00:09:01,200 --> 00:09:08,160 that's what our tax dollars are going for, I have a big old bank donut, Ben. 96 00:09:05,920 --> 00:09:12,640 Donut. Um they they're welcome to come. We eat mine. 97 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:17,279 I'm just saying. and that's not what our our tax dollars should be going for. Um 98 00:09:14,800 --> 00:09:24,480 my second question is there is an a house about the 4489 location um they 99 00:09:21,440 --> 00:09:27,519 put up back on the hill three, four, five years ago just sitting there just 100 00:09:25,920 --> 00:09:35,000 rotting. It's not even finished. Has anybody questioned that? We're just 101 00:09:29,920 --> 00:09:35,000 going to sit there and let it rot. Um 102 00:09:35,519 --> 00:09:38,959 » again, if you want to give me your contact information, 103 00:09:37,760 --> 00:09:45,800 » we'll be glad to. Yep. >> Yes. And I can't stay the whole night. 104 00:09:41,040 --> 00:09:45,800 Okay. So, if I can do that now, 105 00:09:46,640 --> 00:09:54,240 » I'm not sure, but I do believe that they weed it from the middle of the pipe, the 106 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:58,160 middle of the road 50 ft. 107 00:09:55,360 --> 00:10:01,839 » They eat that whole bank down. >> No, from the middle of the road up to 108 00:10:00,480 --> 00:10:06,800 » Well, I hope we don't have the middle of the road. We the middle of the road, 109 00:10:04,640 --> 00:10:11,680 » but they can do that at my house, too, and every other citizen within. a lot of 110 00:10:09,680 --> 00:10:17,040 state highway. I mean, she's talking about on there, but it's also if you 111 00:10:13,839 --> 00:10:22,800 look like and I don't know on that one, but normally if you look where telephone 112 00:10:18,640 --> 00:10:28,399 poles are, uh, that's the rightway. Uh, and and basically on them, they do go 113 00:10:26,800 --> 00:10:33,600 even at different things. There are some 114 00:10:29,760 --> 00:10:35,839 rightways is 5, 10, 15t on both sides of the pole. 115 00:10:34,320 --> 00:10:38,800 » So, if I have a pole on my property, they're going to tell when you get it. 116 00:10:37,040 --> 00:10:42,880 » Well, I'm not saying I can't I can't commit to anybody. I'm 117 00:10:40,880 --> 00:10:50,320 just telling you that at most times that when a lot of the stuff you'll see on 118 00:10:44,880 --> 00:10:55,519 the highway is um from a rideway, you know, a city right away. 119 00:10:52,480 --> 00:11:01,279 » I do agree though that the right there once you come around Dead Man's Curve, 120 00:10:58,480 --> 00:11:09,120 that area all the way down through there really looks bad and it definitely needs 121 00:11:04,240 --> 00:11:16,680 to be cut back and Take that down through there. Can some 122 00:11:12,160 --> 00:11:16,680 across the road over there as well? 123 00:11:21,360 --> 00:11:26,920 Anybody else want to make public comments? 124 00:11:27,440 --> 00:11:32,480 All right, moving along. We got discussion and action. The annual 125 00:11:31,120 --> 00:11:36,880 contract with First Tennessee Development District for planning 126 00:11:34,160 --> 00:11:42,000 contract services. We can begin the discussion now. 127 00:11:40,800 --> 00:11:45,360 » Did go ahead. >> Sure. I can just bring that forward. 128 00:11:43,360 --> 00:11:50,640 Right now we use uh First Tennessee for a number of items including uh planning 129 00:11:47,760 --> 00:11:54,720 commission and helping us with grants and right now we I just utilize them a 130 00:11:53,519 --> 00:11:58,480 lot for the planning and zoning questions that I have. As people come in 131 00:11:56,800 --> 00:12:02,800 with questions, I take down their email address. Um I described this in an email 132 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:08,959 to you guys actually. Uh, so then I email our contacts, Connor and Daniel 133 00:12:05,760 --> 00:12:12,720 over at First Tennessee, and copy the the person asking the question. And so 134 00:12:10,800 --> 00:12:16,240 that way as they talk back and forth, I have the information, I'm getting the 135 00:12:14,240 --> 00:12:19,519 information, and I can um just kind of keep track and make sure it's all closed 136 00:12:17,760 --> 00:12:24,000 out. But we do use them quite heavily for a 137 00:12:21,440 --> 00:12:27,279 number for those items as well as um they they help with reimbursements for 138 00:12:25,680 --> 00:12:31,120 our grants. So they upload all that information, uh they upload those 139 00:12:29,279 --> 00:12:33,519 receipts, those everything. So they take a lot off of my plate to be able to do 140 00:12:32,880 --> 00:12:37,200 all of that. >> Well, what we've seen in the past with 141 00:12:34,959 --> 00:12:42,399 First Tennessee is if you don't push them, they won't do anything. So I mean, 142 00:12:39,680 --> 00:12:44,560 if they're, you know, they're continuing to do work for Bluff City. 143 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:48,399 » Yes. >> Then I'm fine with it. But if you leave 144 00:12:46,800 --> 00:12:51,440 them alone, they won't do anything, >> right? And so I'm utilizing them as much 145 00:12:50,079 --> 00:12:54,240 as I can right now, especially with planning and zoning questions because 146 00:12:52,880 --> 00:12:58,639 it's just something that I can hand to them. That's what we pay them for. It 147 00:12:56,079 --> 00:13:03,440 takes it off my plate. Um, but then also the grants. um I received now I'm on the 148 00:13:01,519 --> 00:13:07,279 systems to be able to see what is uploaded and I will see them uploading 149 00:13:05,680 --> 00:13:11,760 reimbursements and things of that nature for our grants. 150 00:13:08,639 --> 00:13:16,639 » How many grants are are there on there that they upload and reimburse 151 00:13:13,600 --> 00:13:21,519 » for right now? I believe we are on three that we get reimbursements for. Um but I 152 00:13:19,600 --> 00:13:24,560 have to double check that number. I just see the emails come through saying it's 153 00:13:23,519 --> 00:13:29,120 been uploaded. So, >> but it's not grant money that we got for 154 00:13:26,720 --> 00:13:32,160 the water plant. Correct. No. 155 00:13:29,680 --> 00:13:35,120 » Okay. All right. That's a different idea. 156 00:13:32,720 --> 00:13:41,279 » Does it pay for And does it does it for sale? 157 00:13:38,800 --> 00:13:45,120 » I believe it is. Um because otherwise we would have to hire someone to help with 158 00:13:42,800 --> 00:13:51,480 the planning and zoning questions. Um alone, not to mention the grants and 159 00:13:47,839 --> 00:13:51,480 everything of that nature. 160 00:13:53,200 --> 00:14:00,639 » Well, we don't have any planning and zoning meetings. We know that. Right. 161 00:13:59,199 --> 00:14:05,440 We're going to start increasing that. What happened is the again the new 162 00:14:03,360 --> 00:14:08,399 Daniel and Connor, they're going to be working with the planning commission. 163 00:14:06,800 --> 00:14:12,880 They want to go over that planning and zoning ordinance to see what needs to be 164 00:14:11,040 --> 00:14:16,959 updated, any recommendations from the board and the public and then work with 165 00:14:14,399 --> 00:14:21,839 them on updating all of those. Um, they want to do that on a more regular basis. 166 00:14:19,760 --> 00:14:26,720 » Okay. But was that the one that we just updated in like 2024? 167 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:32,000 2023 I think >> 2023. Yeah. So that's the same one. 168 00:14:30,399 --> 00:14:36,480 » But there are recommendations especially with tiny homes and things of that 169 00:14:33,920 --> 00:14:38,959 nature that are coming about that we need to start incorporating. For 170 00:14:37,600 --> 00:14:42,240 example, I think we have a definition for a tiny home but then it's not 171 00:14:40,399 --> 00:14:47,199 referenced anywhere in the actual ordinance. So they want to start working 172 00:14:44,880 --> 00:14:52,959 with the commission on what what can be updated. I would also like for those 173 00:14:50,800 --> 00:14:58,399 meetings, planning and zoning meetings be uploaded to our YouTube to our 174 00:14:55,680 --> 00:15:04,800 website for that. Okay. Because they haven't been okay. I can do that. 175 00:15:00,880 --> 00:15:10,079 » Now, this is just for planning and development districts. 176 00:15:07,519 --> 00:15:14,399 We're asking tonight discussion action annual contract for development. Are you 177 00:15:12,320 --> 00:15:19,600 talking about the whole contract with First Tennessee? 178 00:15:17,279 --> 00:15:24,959 should be the whole contract that it was. Yeah. 179 00:15:22,560 --> 00:15:27,040 » And the cost did do you remember the cost done that year? 180 00:15:26,399 --> 00:15:33,160 » 13,000. >> Yeah. And it didn't go up this year. 181 00:15:30,160 --> 00:15:33,160 » 1207. 182 00:15:39,920 --> 00:15:43,399 » Any more discussion? 183 00:15:46,160 --> 00:15:51,320 We have a motion to approve contract. 184 00:15:54,399 --> 00:15:59,641 » I'll make a motion to approve. [clears throat] 185 00:16:01,199 --> 00:16:04,680 » I have a second. 186 00:16:12,160 --> 00:16:17,040 » All right. Uh, Alderwoman P. Yes. Alderman Malone, 187 00:16:16,320 --> 00:16:18,800 » yes. >> Alderwoman Keith, 188 00:16:18,160 --> 00:16:21,199 » yes. >> Ald Vice Mayor Adams, 189 00:16:20,399 --> 00:16:25,240 » yes. >> Alderman Johnson, 190 00:16:22,240 --> 00:16:25,240 » yes. 191 00:16:27,199 --> 00:16:34,240 » All right. Next item on the agenda is a discussion and action for a consulting 192 00:16:32,480 --> 00:16:40,079 engagement agreement with Blackburn Children's Instagal PLC. 193 00:16:37,360 --> 00:16:46,560 And open up uh the discussion now. >> I need to know what it is. Meet you. So, 194 00:16:44,160 --> 00:16:51,040 » was that not sent in the email? >> No, not that. 195 00:16:48,320 --> 00:16:56,240 » I sent it out, I believe, also last week. 196 00:16:52,480 --> 00:17:00,399 » Yes. Um, and that is for helping us with the CPA for the pre- audit that I 197 00:16:58,160 --> 00:17:04,400 discussed a few times before as well as helping us kind of streamline a lot of 198 00:17:02,160 --> 00:17:10,799 our financial policies. What can be brought online, what can be, you know, 199 00:17:06,880 --> 00:17:14,480 uh, uh, streamlined, what can be just modernized. A lot of our systems are 200 00:17:12,720 --> 00:17:20,160 very antiquated. They're also going to help us go through the books and help uh 201 00:17:17,199 --> 00:17:24,480 with the pre- audit, help with uh making sure items are going to the right class 202 00:17:22,480 --> 00:17:28,960 lines and helping us understand if any of these class lines can be shrunken or 203 00:17:26,799 --> 00:17:32,960 if they need to be expanded. Um for example, like the heritage days and 204 00:17:30,400 --> 00:17:36,720 Christmas parade being separated out. Um but also combining any class lines that 205 00:17:35,200 --> 00:17:43,520 may need to happen. They're just really going to help us move forward and and 206 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:49,840 start not fresh but move forward. >> I uh will that also include the audit on 207 00:17:48,080 --> 00:17:56,320 Sharon Green? I mean it's my understanding that when like a CMFO when 208 00:17:52,720 --> 00:18:02,960 a finance officer leaves retires that for their benefit 209 00:17:58,960 --> 00:18:05,679 and to protect them that it does kick in an audit. 210 00:18:03,760 --> 00:18:09,919 » I did mention that to MTAS. They said that an actual quote unquote audit would 211 00:18:08,320 --> 00:18:14,400 make it look like we're kind of going after her. But if we bring in a pre- 212 00:18:12,080 --> 00:18:17,840 audit to help close the books, that kind of adds it kind of acts as that audit 213 00:18:17,120 --> 00:18:24,799 for her. >> But it is the same thing. It will it 214 00:18:21,760 --> 00:18:28,880 Sharon Green is really the the line separating. Um but it's auditing our 215 00:18:27,600 --> 00:18:33,679 books in total, >> but it will include it. 216 00:18:31,360 --> 00:18:40,240 » Yes. Okay. Uh, do you have a cost on that? 217 00:18:36,240 --> 00:18:44,640 » We It's I believe $200 an hour for an associate. 218 00:18:41,840 --> 00:18:47,919 » Yeah, those are expensive. Um, but I believe that in the long term it'll be 219 00:18:46,080 --> 00:18:51,600 worth it if we're going to hire someone with less experience. Uh, because that's 220 00:18:50,160 --> 00:18:55,600 all that we could afford for less experience for a new financial officer. 221 00:18:53,440 --> 00:18:57,760 » But now, we have not discussed that yet. So, we're 222 00:18:56,400 --> 00:19:00,320 » Well, I know. But I'm saying >> we're not sure we're going to go in that 223 00:18:59,280 --> 00:19:04,400 direction. >> Well, right now we haven't had enough 224 00:19:01,760 --> 00:19:08,799 applica. We haven't had anyone with any qualification like 225 00:19:05,840 --> 00:19:10,320 » we didn't advertise the CMF, >> did we? 226 00:19:09,840 --> 00:19:11,520 » Yes, >> we did. 227 00:19:11,120 --> 00:19:16,720 » Yes. >> I thought it was a financial officer. 228 00:19:13,760 --> 00:19:22,400 » Well, it's a financial officer. Yes. >> But they're different. Financial officer 229 00:19:18,720 --> 00:19:27,360 and a CMFO. Certified municipal. >> Well, it's in there saying 230 00:19:25,600 --> 00:19:31,120 um that they would have to get their CMFO. We may not be able to hire 231 00:19:29,600 --> 00:19:35,120 » Well, sending them to school. That's what I'm saying. It's almost like we're 232 00:19:33,039 --> 00:19:38,160 putting a cart before the horse here because 233 00:19:36,240 --> 00:19:45,200 » the board members have not yet decided that we want to go that way. 234 00:19:42,799 --> 00:19:51,600 » I mean, I don't know. >> Well, we have to hire a finance officer. 235 00:19:48,640 --> 00:19:55,600 Um, I put in the job description, we would want someone with their CMFO 236 00:19:53,679 --> 00:20:00,880 certification, but for the pay that we can afford that it would be someone 237 00:19:58,240 --> 00:20:06,160 probably with lesser qualifications. Um, or they would have to we would have 238 00:20:02,720 --> 00:20:10,799 to send them to the CMFO training. Um, but hiring a firm like this will help 239 00:20:08,640 --> 00:20:14,000 kind of prepare that office for this person. 240 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:16,880 » And how many months are we talking about here? 241 00:20:14,320 --> 00:20:22,000 » We don't know yet. How many people are coming in? 242 00:20:19,440 --> 00:20:26,080 » Excuse me. I didn't catch the right. >> It's I believe $200 for an 243 00:20:24,160 --> 00:20:28,240 » I'm sorry. >> 200 244 00:20:26,640 --> 00:20:34,799 » $200 >> an hour for an associate. 245 00:20:31,760 --> 00:20:39,679 » Um so we don't know um >> how many hours a day, how many weeks? 246 00:20:37,280 --> 00:20:43,120 » And it's 400 for a partner, but they when I spoke to them, they don't believe 247 00:20:41,120 --> 00:20:45,520 that a partner will need to be involved, but they have to put the rate in there 248 00:20:44,640 --> 00:20:51,440 just in case. >> Okay. So they're pro I mean I hate to 249 00:20:48,880 --> 00:20:55,440 ask have to ask these questions but are they basically planning on coming in and 250 00:20:53,520 --> 00:21:00,159 working an 8 hour shift? >> No no no no 4 hour shift and 251 00:20:58,640 --> 00:21:04,640 » we haven't discussed that part yet because we we are trying to figure out 252 00:21:02,640 --> 00:21:09,280 what that you're even going to look at. I can't let them look at anything to get 253 00:21:06,400 --> 00:21:14,799 an idea until we have an agreement with them. Um so that's why and I it's one of 254 00:21:13,360 --> 00:21:18,880 those they will not be coming in full time. They will be coming in a couple 255 00:21:16,799 --> 00:21:23,280 hours a week to start just to kind of get an idea of what they're looking at 256 00:21:20,559 --> 00:21:28,880 and then I will bring forward any future um plans with you to to the board for 257 00:21:26,240 --> 00:21:32,480 approval just because I don't want to just start, you know, looking like I'm 258 00:21:30,720 --> 00:21:36,320 just spending all this money on an auditing firm. I want to make sure that 259 00:21:34,320 --> 00:21:41,320 you are fully brought into the loop with any findings and any recommendations 260 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:41,320 they have. 261 00:21:41,600 --> 00:21:52,240 Well, basically the shared salary and benefits give or take is about $90,000. 262 00:21:49,919 --> 00:21:58,880 So, as long as we don't have anybody in that capacity where we're paying out a 263 00:21:54,880 --> 00:22:04,960 salary is that, you know, that's 450 hours of time. You know what I'm saying 264 00:22:02,080 --> 00:22:10,400 is so as long as we just don't get real crazy with the amount of hours and stuff 265 00:22:08,320 --> 00:22:17,039 » and thing but so I mean if we don't hurry by in July then we'll have you 266 00:22:14,159 --> 00:22:20,799 know a 12th of 90,000 >> right 267 00:22:17,440 --> 00:22:24,799 » give or take and then August end we're having so it's two you know what I'm 268 00:22:22,240 --> 00:22:32,799 saying is so it's basically $1,500 a week just for maybe 2,000 269 00:22:28,080 --> 00:22:35,520 uh that we can pay without getting into a negative on the budget is where I'm 270 00:22:34,720 --> 00:22:40,400 getting from. >> Yep. 271 00:22:37,120 --> 00:22:45,360 » So, as long as we, you know, got some measured stick of that or what we have 272 00:22:42,960 --> 00:22:48,840 what we're what in return of what we're getting, you know. 273 00:22:49,120 --> 00:22:56,400 » So, what you're doing is going back and backtracking everything. 274 00:22:54,880 --> 00:22:58,240 » Not everything. It would be closing the books for this year. 275 00:22:57,520 --> 00:23:03,360 » For this year. >> Yep. for uh the fiscal year ending June 276 00:23:01,840 --> 00:23:07,280 30th, 2026. >> Just for this year. 277 00:23:04,320 --> 00:23:11,840 » Yep. And then um but you know, they will help us find any misattributions. Um 278 00:23:10,080 --> 00:23:16,400 anything that was put in the wrong class line that you know, not for bad reasons, 279 00:23:14,240 --> 00:23:19,120 but just if anything is needs to be shifted around, they'll help us with 280 00:23:17,840 --> 00:23:22,000 that. >> Um 281 00:23:19,520 --> 00:23:25,919 » to maybe straighten things out. >> Yes. Straighten things out. Yep. And 282 00:23:23,760 --> 00:23:30,760 they'll help us better understand some of our class lines as well. Okay. 283 00:23:31,120 --> 00:23:37,200 » And I can bring a monthly report to you as to what they have found so far and 284 00:23:35,280 --> 00:23:42,480 you know keep you updated on all of that because this is a big this is a big ask. 285 00:23:39,360 --> 00:23:49,520 I do understand we definitely we definitely do need to be in in included 286 00:23:45,919 --> 00:23:55,120 in in those updates and when you start let us know in those updates how many 287 00:23:52,320 --> 00:23:57,280 hours that they work that week. I mean they can't even give us an idea of who 288 00:23:56,880 --> 00:24:00,000 they look >> and well until we approve them probably 289 00:23:59,600 --> 00:24:04,480 that >> mean but I know these are I was going to 290 00:24:02,480 --> 00:24:08,799 say blackford children's and are very well known they're very good they may be 291 00:24:07,200 --> 00:24:14,000 a little more expensive but they're going to be way more efficient 292 00:24:11,039 --> 00:24:17,679 » um so I I don't think you know we're we'd be going with the wrong company or 293 00:24:15,840 --> 00:24:22,559 anything or that that's too high of an ask on the hourly rate because that's 294 00:24:20,400 --> 00:24:25,840 » they did come highly recommended by MES. >> Yeah. Yeah. I mean, they've been around 295 00:24:24,240 --> 00:24:30,000 for a long time >> and it will be complete transparency. 296 00:24:28,320 --> 00:24:33,679 You will come back to the board and let us know if there's anything that 297 00:24:32,720 --> 00:24:36,320 » Absolutely. No. >> Yes. 298 00:24:34,320 --> 00:24:39,600 » Right. All right. >> Like I said, this is one of those big 299 00:24:38,159 --> 00:24:43,840 items that I definitely want to make sure you are kept in the loop on. Um 300 00:24:41,679 --> 00:24:48,480 because I think I think we'll see some changes in the budget moving forward uh 301 00:24:46,320 --> 00:24:50,640 as as they dig around and they find things and just how we can move things 302 00:24:50,080 --> 00:24:54,960 around. >> First of all, this has to be taken care 303 00:24:52,159 --> 00:24:54,960 of, right? All 304 00:25:01,279 --> 00:25:05,240 right. Is there any more discussion? 305 00:25:07,120 --> 00:25:16,400 » I make a motion that we move forward with this. 306 00:25:12,159 --> 00:25:19,679 » But but maybe something in there if like Jerry says, we keep an eye on the 307 00:25:18,240 --> 00:25:22,960 cost situation. >> Yes. I don't think any of us up here 308 00:25:21,440 --> 00:25:26,360 want to write a blank check. >> Yeah. Yeah. 309 00:25:26,640 --> 00:25:32,159 You you are you are billing me down there. So, yes. Yes, you are absolutely 310 00:25:31,600 --> 00:25:35,760 correct. >> Don't ever sign if you're not 311 00:25:33,919 --> 00:25:39,120 authorized. You could get in serious trouble for that. 312 00:25:36,880 --> 00:25:46,320 » That I would like to make a motion for the consulting engagement agreement with 313 00:25:42,159 --> 00:25:51,440 Blackburn Childerson and Stagall uh PLC for auditing. 314 00:25:48,480 --> 00:25:51,440 » Do we have a second? 315 00:25:52,400 --> 00:25:58,400 I'll second it. May I get a vote? >> Alderwoman Payne, 316 00:25:57,600 --> 00:26:00,799 » yes. >> Alderman Malone, 317 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:03,120 » yes. >> Alderwoman Keith, 318 00:26:01,919 --> 00:26:04,960 » yes. >> Uh, Vice Mayor Adams, 319 00:26:04,400 --> 00:26:07,440 » yes. >> Alderman Johnson, 320 00:26:06,080 --> 00:26:12,400 » yes. >> All right. And next item on the agenda 321 00:26:10,320 --> 00:26:16,960 is discussion and action of ordinance 2026-005. 322 00:26:14,559 --> 00:26:22,559 That's an ordinance as the town of Bluff City's internet cyber security sensitive 323 00:26:19,600 --> 00:26:26,679 information policy and procedure. So we can open up discussion now. 324 00:26:28,720 --> 00:26:34,480 So as you know we were hit with our audit. Um we've been tagged in the audit 325 00:26:32,400 --> 00:26:39,840 a few times year after year on not having a cyber security policy. I worked 326 00:26:36,960 --> 00:26:43,840 with MTAS on they sent me a draft one from another town. Um, and I was able to 327 00:26:42,080 --> 00:26:47,360 kind of just pull that together, tweak it to our town, and and change a few 328 00:26:45,679 --> 00:26:50,720 things because it included social media, but we already have a separate social 329 00:26:48,880 --> 00:26:56,520 media policy, so I removed that. You know, those sorts of things. Um, but I 330 00:26:52,640 --> 00:26:56,520 tailored it to our town. 331 00:26:59,279 --> 00:27:05,720 » I didn't see anything that jumped out. Maybe go ahead. 332 00:27:07,679 --> 00:27:13,919 » Good to have you tonight. That's awesome. 333 00:27:10,320 --> 00:27:20,480 » So I mean anybody else have any comments on 334 00:27:15,279 --> 00:27:25,039 » I mean oh when when will we start it? Now it's time to tell us when we are 335 00:27:23,200 --> 00:27:28,720 » well this is just the first start. >> So this is 336 00:27:25,760 --> 00:27:34,960 » well I know but it gives us a I mean that would be 10 days from now. So 337 00:27:31,679 --> 00:27:38,320 » I mean but is our altus ready to start? >> Yes. 338 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:42,880 » Okay. A lot of it is what I would call a common sense policy of don't click on 339 00:27:40,640 --> 00:27:46,480 links, don't open attachments, don't open emails from people you didn't 340 00:27:44,400 --> 00:27:50,640 expect an email from. You know, the the basics that we already know, but just 341 00:27:49,039 --> 00:27:57,360 putting it in writing that our employees will ensure that they really make sure 342 00:27:52,880 --> 00:28:01,279 that the uh the sorry policies are followed here, those common sense 343 00:27:59,279 --> 00:28:05,039 policies. It also includes them making sure and they know this, but again, it's 344 00:28:03,520 --> 00:28:09,440 not in writing. They haven't signed anything. They know not to share 345 00:28:07,360 --> 00:28:13,360 information on residents with other residents. You know, oh, we just saw Jim 346 00:28:11,520 --> 00:28:16,480 Bob come in and he couldn't pay his taxes. You know, that sort of thing. 347 00:28:14,960 --> 00:28:20,000 They aren't telling other people that. That's also part of the security and 348 00:28:18,240 --> 00:28:26,000 privacy policy is making sure they understand they can't do that. It Yeah. 349 00:28:22,799 --> 00:28:32,320 But this is going to be paying water and sewer and garbage online and also our 350 00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:36,640 property taxes. >> The So, we are moving forward with that. 351 00:28:34,720 --> 00:28:43,200 that's going to be part of my report. Um, but but LGC handles the cyber 352 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:46,080 security portion of that. >> But purpose, that's what it's for. This 353 00:28:45,520 --> 00:28:50,799 is >> this is for just the general purpose of 354 00:28:48,480 --> 00:28:58,640 everything. Our laptops, our computers that we use, any com any work cell 355 00:28:53,200 --> 00:29:01,120 phones um that they do not uh you know click on links that they're not supposed 356 00:29:00,080 --> 00:29:04,640 to click on. They're not supposed to go to sites that you know aren't for work. 357 00:29:03,039 --> 00:29:08,640 they, you know, those sorts of things. And then also just remembering to keep 358 00:29:06,559 --> 00:29:12,799 privacy because we are dealing with people's homes and their bills and 359 00:29:10,399 --> 00:29:19,039 things of that nature. >> Did this one also include the changing 360 00:29:15,520 --> 00:29:21,919 of the email addresses to make sure was that another 361 00:29:19,919 --> 00:29:25,279 » I didn't include that? No, because that's just kind of one of those 362 00:29:23,039 --> 00:29:27,919 internal policies where I told everyone >> I wasn't quite 363 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:32,799 » do not use your Gmail the Buff City Gmail accounts anymore. We that's they 364 00:29:30,399 --> 00:29:37,159 are they that they have all been assigned. 365 00:29:33,600 --> 00:29:37,159 » Correct. Okay. 366 00:29:37,279 --> 00:29:41,000 » All right. Any more discussion? 367 00:29:42,159 --> 00:29:48,080 » Do we have a motion to approve the ordinance? 368 00:29:45,600 --> 00:29:55,200 » I make a motion for the first reading to approve ordinance 20265. 369 00:29:51,840 --> 00:30:00,080 » Do I have a second? I'll second. We get a vote. 370 00:29:57,120 --> 00:30:02,080 » Older woman P. Yes. >> Alderman Malone. 371 00:30:01,360 --> 00:30:03,919 » Yes. >> Alderwoman Keith. 372 00:30:03,120 --> 00:30:05,679 » Yes. >> Vice Mayor Adams. 373 00:30:05,039 --> 00:30:09,720 » Yes. >> Alderman Johnson. 374 00:30:06,720 --> 00:30:09,720 » Yes. 375 00:30:10,159 --> 00:30:18,320 » All right. Moving on to the next item on the agenda. Discussion. Action. Approval 376 00:30:14,720 --> 00:30:25,840 of draft employee handbook. >> I would like to have a workshop. 377 00:30:22,240 --> 00:30:32,080 » Okay. To go over this. We I mean this is new for I mean I've never seen an 378 00:30:28,960 --> 00:30:37,679 employee handbook until now. And Eric, had you ever I hadn't. Harold, had you 379 00:30:36,159 --> 00:30:42,080 seen one in the past? >> Mayor Wills gave me one years ago. 380 00:30:39,520 --> 00:30:47,919 » Years ago, Jerry, I'm sure you probably have. Eric, you not not Eric, but then 381 00:30:45,279 --> 00:30:52,480 you probably have. But I I think it would be beneficial to us as board 382 00:30:50,640 --> 00:31:00,159 members to kind of go over that a little bit if if nobody else minds or if if or 383 00:30:56,640 --> 00:31:07,039 if other people agree with me. They would like to have a workshop. 384 00:31:02,880 --> 00:31:10,559 » Have you have you uh or I guess redone it? 385 00:31:08,080 --> 00:31:16,480 » Yes. So what it was uh I worked with the HR d uh coordinator for MTAS. His name 386 00:31:13,840 --> 00:31:20,720 is John Grubs. uh and he took our current employee handbook that is 387 00:31:17,760 --> 00:31:25,520 woefully outdated from I think 2007 and I had gone through and tagged and 388 00:31:23,279 --> 00:31:28,880 flagged and I know Miss Roberts did as well. So I went you know through her 389 00:31:27,200 --> 00:31:32,799 edits as well and and made sure that those were updated also took our 390 00:31:30,399 --> 00:31:36,960 ordinances that had passed you know holidays things like that and I worked 391 00:31:35,200 --> 00:31:41,200 with Mr. Gross. He took all that information and then al took all of 392 00:31:39,039 --> 00:31:45,919 those changes that we recommended but also just brought up to date language 393 00:31:44,080 --> 00:31:49,440 federal and state language into the employee handbook that are normal HR 394 00:31:48,080 --> 00:31:53,200 practices. >> Mr. Bry, were you involved with that? 395 00:31:52,640 --> 00:31:57,039 » Yes. >> Okay. 396 00:31:54,960 --> 00:31:59,760 Are you the keeper of the ordinances and the resolutions? 397 00:31:58,720 --> 00:32:04,000 » No, I'm not. >> Okay. 398 00:32:01,600 --> 00:32:06,559 I'd like to see at least a list of what it was and what it's changed to. 399 00:32:05,600 --> 00:32:09,679 » Yeah. What you have, >> right? Yeah. 400 00:32:07,279 --> 00:32:11,760 » Because I know you sent us a list of the old one, 401 00:32:10,480 --> 00:32:14,960 » the draft. >> I sent that was sent out a couple times. 402 00:32:13,760 --> 00:32:17,600 Yep. >> But I can send it out again. 403 00:32:15,919 --> 00:32:23,120 » It's kind of confusing. [laughter] >> Um, but I can So, the reason I 404 00:32:20,240 --> 00:32:28,399 originally didn't include the the the old one was because he took it and he 405 00:32:25,840 --> 00:32:32,559 didn't just make line item edits. It was a complete overhaul and just rewrote it. 406 00:32:31,200 --> 00:32:36,720 But [clears throat] I can I can print off It was too large to send in an 407 00:32:34,320 --> 00:32:39,840 email. So I can just print off a copy of the old handbook to hand to you if you 408 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:45,519 want to look at it. >> Well, I picked up a copy. You made me a 409 00:32:42,159 --> 00:32:51,200 copy. But is there a way that you can highlight it in color what was changed 410 00:32:48,960 --> 00:32:55,279 from the old to the new words? >> I I can try. It'll take me a bit of time 411 00:32:53,679 --> 00:32:58,399 because I'm working on a few other items, but yes, I can. 412 00:32:56,399 --> 00:33:01,279 » I mean, we don't want to cause you if if it we just knew what the highlights of 413 00:33:00,320 --> 00:33:05,279 it were. >> But that's what I mean. It was such a 414 00:33:02,559 --> 00:33:08,240 huge overhaul like moving things around in sections that but I can try to go 415 00:33:07,519 --> 00:33:11,039 through and do that. >> The one you sent that's the new version, 416 00:33:10,399 --> 00:33:14,399 » correct? >> Okay. I thought that was 417 00:33:12,799 --> 00:33:17,440 » I thought that was the old one. >> And you got that one here. You got the 418 00:33:16,320 --> 00:33:19,440 new version. >> Okay. Well, that's a little we need to 419 00:33:18,799 --> 00:33:24,000 look at it. But >> Right. I can print off copies of the old 420 00:33:21,279 --> 00:33:27,760 one if you would all like to >> seen it. But that's what Yeah, that's 421 00:33:25,919 --> 00:33:30,320 what she had to do for me was print off an old copy. 422 00:33:28,720 --> 00:33:33,440 » Yep. I can do that. >> All right. Does that mean we want to 423 00:33:31,519 --> 00:33:36,480 table this to another time or >> let's play or can we set a date for 424 00:33:35,919 --> 00:33:40,399 work? >> How you feel? How's everybody else feel 425 00:33:38,640 --> 00:33:43,120 about it? You want to proceed on this or do we want to table it and do it another 426 00:33:42,320 --> 00:33:48,559 time? >> I just remove it from the agenda if 427 00:33:44,880 --> 00:33:53,600 you're not going to vote on >> Can we go ahead and set a a date for a 428 00:33:51,919 --> 00:33:57,039 workshop? Can we do that, Mr. Pro? 429 00:33:55,120 --> 00:34:00,320 » We just do that. >> Sure. Or you could have it when you have 430 00:33:58,640 --> 00:34:05,440 your monthly work session. >> Okay. That would be the 28. That's the 431 00:34:02,880 --> 00:34:08,159 last Tuesday of the month. >> I'm good for that. Is everybody else 432 00:34:07,360 --> 00:34:10,399 with that? >> I'm fine with that. 433 00:34:09,520 --> 00:34:13,679 » I'm fine with that. >> I'm great with that. And let's go ahead 434 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:19,720 and get the ball rolling on it. >> So, do I have a motion to remove this 435 00:34:15,919 --> 00:34:19,720 item from the agenda? 436 00:34:20,079 --> 00:34:27,240 » I'll make a motion to remove it. Second it. 437 00:34:23,679 --> 00:34:27,240 » Get a vote, please. 438 00:34:29,839 --> 00:34:33,040 » Olderwoman Paige, >> yes. 439 00:34:31,839 --> 00:34:35,280 » Alderman Malone, >> yes. 440 00:34:34,240 --> 00:34:37,119 » Alderwoman Keith, >> yes. 441 00:34:35,919 --> 00:34:38,560 » Vice Mayor Adams, >> yes. 442 00:34:37,520 --> 00:34:40,480 » Alderman Johnson, >> yes. 443 00:34:38,879 --> 00:34:47,040 » All right. >> Can I make a motion that we have this 444 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:50,399 workshop, the last year of this month? >> Yep. I wrote it on here to and I'll put 445 00:34:49,520 --> 00:34:53,679 it in the minutes as well. >> So we we don't have to do a motion in a 446 00:34:52,800 --> 00:34:56,240 second. >> Yeah, 447 00:34:55,040 --> 00:34:58,480 » I just got to make sure it's on the agenda. 448 00:34:57,760 --> 00:35:02,400 » Fantastic. >> All right. Next item, discussion and 449 00:35:00,560 --> 00:35:04,720 action. Pressure washing credit on utility bill. 450 00:35:03,200 --> 00:35:08,320 » So there is no action with this because I had a few other questions that I 451 00:35:06,400 --> 00:35:14,560 wanted the board to kind of clarify before uh we move forward with drafting 452 00:35:11,200 --> 00:35:18,720 an ordinance. It was recommended by Mr. Roberts. And um actually when I spoke to 453 00:35:17,359 --> 00:35:22,480 the mayor about it, she had the same recommendation. So it was actually kind 454 00:35:20,240 --> 00:35:28,480 of funny um that we we send uh public works employees out 455 00:35:26,400 --> 00:35:33,680 to check the meter before and then again after at the end of the pressure 456 00:35:30,079 --> 00:35:36,720 washing. Um but my question is should that should the person try to schedule 457 00:35:35,440 --> 00:35:40,880 that for a weekend because then that would only be during business hours 458 00:35:38,240 --> 00:35:44,240 Monday through Friday. If they want to do it on the weekend, do we charge them 459 00:35:42,880 --> 00:35:47,040 a call out fee? >> My god. 460 00:35:44,880 --> 00:35:53,359 » Well, but that's the thing. We're asking people to come in to, 461 00:35:49,760 --> 00:36:00,240 » you know, on out of normal work hours to to do something like that. So, or, 462 00:35:56,560 --> 00:36:05,200 » you know, we we take an average of what they were versus what, you know, what 463 00:36:02,240 --> 00:36:10,240 their average bill is versus what we see for an an increase for that month. I'm 464 00:36:07,760 --> 00:36:16,359 good with that as well. Um, it's just I want to make sure we have that decided 465 00:36:12,400 --> 00:36:16,359 before I draft an ordinance. 466 00:36:16,960 --> 00:36:22,960 » I don't know. Should we give a certain gallon amount credit? 467 00:36:20,240 --> 00:36:27,040 » Oh, two or >> I don't know. I was trying to think of, 468 00:36:25,359 --> 00:36:31,440 you know, how we could, you know, not pay public works to go out, 469 00:36:29,119 --> 00:36:34,560 » right? And pull them away from a project if it's during the business day. 470 00:36:33,280 --> 00:36:40,400 » That's the right way. I mean, the right way to do it, but we we are down to not 471 00:36:37,440 --> 00:36:44,400 many works and that's extra trip out there and then the trip after that. 472 00:36:42,960 --> 00:36:48,160 » Yeah, it would be pulling during the work hours it would be pulling them from 473 00:36:45,760 --> 00:36:52,240 a project and then during outside work hours it would be pulling them in to 474 00:36:50,480 --> 00:36:55,760 come in to work outside. >> Can we look at it from 475 00:36:53,680 --> 00:37:01,760 » calculation? But that's what I mean. Yeah, I can look at how much water it 476 00:36:57,760 --> 00:37:06,720 would take for like a 2000 time of how many gallons if you come in 477 00:37:04,960 --> 00:37:11,680 and fill out the form that you're having pressure wash again or we could also do 478 00:37:09,760 --> 00:37:16,400 the the normal average of the previous five months or something like that, 479 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:19,520 didn't they? I know Sandy would kind of >> question. 480 00:37:17,680 --> 00:37:22,000 » Has it been a problem with this in the past? 481 00:37:20,400 --> 00:37:26,160 » I've not heard it at I've been to a couple of meetings here. I've never 482 00:37:23,599 --> 00:37:28,800 heard a problem about it. So, you're trying to invent a problem. Is that what 483 00:37:27,760 --> 00:37:32,920 you're trying to do? >> No, they've never allowed it. 484 00:37:32,960 --> 00:37:38,480 » We're trying to get people in their house. 485 00:37:36,240 --> 00:37:42,560 » Yeah, we've never allowed. >> Yes, they do. 486 00:37:39,040 --> 00:37:47,599 » If I may say something, >> if I may say something, Jerry, I mean, 487 00:37:46,880 --> 00:37:52,920 » they won't be. >> I think they can hear me. and you can 488 00:37:53,599 --> 00:38:02,240 » what I was going to say is uh we know people are struggling the water bill and 489 00:37:59,599 --> 00:38:08,800 I will say this I just got my water bill I'll use myself as an example my water 490 00:38:05,359 --> 00:38:13,680 bill it's $138 if you know where I live my house the 491 00:38:11,040 --> 00:38:19,119 size of my house and to have that my house pressure washed and then on top of 492 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:24,880 this $138 It's ridiculous. It is ridiculous. So, 493 00:38:22,160 --> 00:38:28,960 there's got to be some kind of solution. Not only for myself, if you don't do it 494 00:38:26,800 --> 00:38:33,599 for me, do it for the citizens. Give them a break. 495 00:38:30,480 --> 00:38:37,839 » It's not necessarily the the the water usage. 496 00:38:34,960 --> 00:38:42,160 » It's the sewer. It's not going into all that water's not going into the sewer. 497 00:38:40,320 --> 00:38:44,480 » Our water rates in this town are not bad. Our sewer rates are through the 498 00:38:44,079 --> 00:38:48,240 roof. >> It's the sewer. So if you're going to 499 00:38:46,640 --> 00:38:53,440 pressure wash your house and you're going to be still charged sewer rates, 500 00:38:50,079 --> 00:38:58,240 that is not fair. That is not right. >> I agree. But 501 00:38:55,680 --> 00:39:02,720 » how many how many problems have you had with that with the citizens? I mean, 502 00:39:00,079 --> 00:39:06,560 they come down and say, "I did this or I filled the pool up or something." 503 00:39:04,640 --> 00:39:08,560 » You just said, "Well, we don't solve it." And it was handled. 504 00:39:07,839 --> 00:39:12,400 » Exactly. >> Miss Wells handled it that way. 505 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:14,640 » She sure did. >> Huh? 506 00:39:12,720 --> 00:39:20,000 » Miss Wells cut it out. She cut out. >> Have you checked Have you checked with 507 00:39:17,280 --> 00:39:25,920 what? And I think there is a solution that we can do to do something. I mean, 508 00:39:23,200 --> 00:39:29,119 give the people >> if they want to clean their houses 509 00:39:27,599 --> 00:39:32,400 though, that only makes both sense. >> And if you can't pressure wash your 510 00:39:30,800 --> 00:39:36,000 house and your house get all dirty, then you're ready to run and send somebody up 511 00:39:33,920 --> 00:39:38,880 there to condemn it or something. People want their property looking nice. We 512 00:39:37,760 --> 00:39:42,079 want our town looking nice. >> Yes, we do. 513 00:39:39,680 --> 00:39:46,480 » So, the original suggestion still plays. The only difference is If you want to do 514 00:39:43,920 --> 00:39:50,800 it on a weekend, public works would go out on Friday and read on Monday. And 515 00:39:49,280 --> 00:39:57,040 then you would take the difference in the average from an average weekend 516 00:39:54,400 --> 00:40:01,440 prior to that and subtract that difference out. And then that'll give 517 00:39:58,560 --> 00:40:06,800 you your amount. Instead of doing it for a singular day, you just have to upsize 518 00:40:04,079 --> 00:40:10,400 it for a Monday and a Friday. >> I think that could work. 519 00:40:08,320 --> 00:40:14,640 » You're just creating more work for the girls and dogs. They're they're I 520 00:40:12,960 --> 00:40:17,119 understand the job they're busier and rascal to begin with. 521 00:40:15,839 --> 00:40:21,599 » Yeah. >> So you create create more like five 522 00:40:20,160 --> 00:40:25,200 bills >> and just kind of do the adjustments that 523 00:40:24,160 --> 00:40:29,040 way. >> I guess so. Again, this was just brought 524 00:40:27,280 --> 00:40:32,960 forward because I wanted clarification on what you wanted to see for the 525 00:40:31,359 --> 00:40:36,880 calculation or how to handle it moving forward and then we'll implement the 526 00:40:34,720 --> 00:40:43,040 policy. I just wanted to know before I drafted an ordinance and that we have to 527 00:40:38,480 --> 00:40:49,520 change it. a mayor. I may please. Uh I contacted three, four or five 528 00:40:46,240 --> 00:40:54,320 have a phone book u housewashing people and asked them if they when they you 529 00:40:52,400 --> 00:40:58,640 know there's no certain thing cuz every house is different but you know you got 530 00:40:55,680 --> 00:41:02,480 an average of 1500 2,000 square foot house 531 00:41:00,160 --> 00:41:08,880 one story or two and most of them said between 3 to 500 532 00:41:05,680 --> 00:41:12,960 gallon some's less occasionally it might be a little more but but that falls 533 00:41:10,960 --> 00:41:19,200 pretty much in the thing. He said now that the washing now is just not a spray 534 00:41:16,160 --> 00:41:23,839 with a hard nozzle and spray wash and stuff because that'll do so much damage. 535 00:41:21,440 --> 00:41:31,839 He said most of all the things gone to a soft wash deal which uses probably less 536 00:41:27,680 --> 00:41:36,480 water and and type on it. So, and he said, one of them said, "Well, my wife, 537 00:41:34,160 --> 00:41:40,640 if I use too much of water, said she tells me water bills gone crazy." He 538 00:41:38,560 --> 00:41:45,359 said, "I got two tanks. One's 100, one's a 300 gallon." And so, most time I only 539 00:41:43,280 --> 00:41:51,119 come I fill back at the house. And so, most time it's u only once or twice a 540 00:41:48,800 --> 00:41:55,040 week that I actually had to use a water from the house, you know, to fill ours 541 00:41:52,720 --> 00:42:02,560 up. So yeah, I think you know if you want to take an average 542 00:41:58,960 --> 00:42:08,160 water thing and tell them if they get a credit for so many gallons, if it 543 00:42:04,960 --> 00:42:13,520 goes over their uh limit. So as long as in my case I don't use a lot of water. 544 00:42:10,880 --> 00:42:18,880 So if I don't go over the 2,000 gallons, then I wouldn't get any limit. But if 545 00:42:15,920 --> 00:42:23,760 I'm over 2,000 gallon, my limit for the thing and use 2,300 gallon, I get 300 546 00:42:21,680 --> 00:42:30,480 gallon limit. So I go back to the original thing. If I use 3,000 gallons 547 00:42:26,640 --> 00:42:35,040 and then I still get 300 gallons off the thing or 400 or 500, whatever you sign, 548 00:42:33,040 --> 00:42:40,079 but I mean that was a thing. And everyone everybody I talked to was into 549 00:42:37,760 --> 00:42:46,400 commercial house wash and they pretty much said that was the point, you know, 550 00:42:43,520 --> 00:42:49,760 because sometimes homeowners would, you know, just run a hose and just leave the 551 00:42:47,839 --> 00:42:55,359 hose laying in the yard while they're doing it, you know, and and and use a 552 00:42:52,880 --> 00:43:00,960 lot of water. And then some good bad persons doing washing, they bring a 553 00:42:57,680 --> 00:43:04,240 500gallon tank empty. They fill it up, wash your house, and then fill it up 554 00:43:02,240 --> 00:43:09,440 again before they leave, you know, >> and that had to be one time. So the guy 555 00:43:07,200 --> 00:43:11,839 probably used 600 6 700 gallon, which normally probably use 300 gallon. You 556 00:43:11,440 --> 00:43:16,319 know, >> I would be comfortable with an allowance 557 00:43:14,160 --> 00:43:20,960 of 500 gallons. >> I'm right there with you. I mean, once 558 00:43:18,560 --> 00:43:26,079 once a year, yes. one time come fill your form out, you know, 559 00:43:24,079 --> 00:43:30,880 put a gallon number on it, but that'll that'll save the that'll save the girls 560 00:43:27,839 --> 00:43:33,440 in my office and it'll save public work and no math. 561 00:43:31,839 --> 00:43:37,410 » And no math >> and I created wonderful spreadsheets to 562 00:43:35,760 --> 00:43:40,720 calculate the adjustments. Well, [laughter] 563 00:43:38,079 --> 00:43:45,920 well, I think this is even better than a calculation, but we just all agree. 564 00:43:43,920 --> 00:43:50,960 » 500 gallons >> and they've got 500 gallons cuz a lot of 565 00:43:49,119 --> 00:43:54,000 people like to do their sidewalks as well. So, 566 00:43:52,079 --> 00:43:57,359 » I did my driveway. >> Your driveway. 567 00:43:56,079 --> 00:44:02,800 » I have concrete. >> Yeah. I mean, I used to do my driveway. 568 00:44:00,800 --> 00:44:07,760 And it's pretty driveway. >> We don't even wash our car. 569 00:44:05,359 --> 00:44:13,599 » We need to write it up. I mean, >> I'm I'm honorable. I mean, this is just 570 00:44:12,319 --> 00:44:16,640 for the citizens, >> but I think we need to make it the 571 00:44:15,200 --> 00:44:19,119 easiest we can. >> Yes. 572 00:44:17,119 --> 00:44:22,880 » On public works in administration. >> I do too. Agreed. 573 00:44:20,319 --> 00:44:27,040 » Let's not set any more work on the uh women in the office 574 00:44:24,560 --> 00:44:30,720 » or for the people for public works. >> Yes. 575 00:44:27,680 --> 00:44:33,960 » We can set the amount 500 gallons and go with it. 576 00:44:34,400 --> 00:44:40,920 » Okay. We need to make a motion to remove that since we're not doing action. 577 00:44:41,520 --> 00:44:49,760 » Does it not have action? >> It has action on here. 578 00:44:45,920 --> 00:44:55,599 » Yeah. I make a motion to propose allowing 500 gallons of water for the 579 00:44:52,960 --> 00:45:00,079 residents of Love City for pressure washing credit on the utility bill. 580 00:44:58,079 --> 00:45:06,880 » We would need to do an ordinance. >> Yeah. So, I'm so I'm taking minutes and 581 00:45:03,599 --> 00:45:12,800 and notes. So, I drafted all that. I'll have I'll work with uh Mr. Fry and Sarah 582 00:45:10,400 --> 00:45:16,800 to draft an ordinance for you guys. We can discuss it at the um the work 583 00:45:15,520 --> 00:45:18,400 session at the end of the month for a vote on 584 00:45:17,440 --> 00:45:22,400 » good >> in August. 585 00:45:19,599 --> 00:45:26,079 » Can I say something, Vice Mayor? Also, I guess before people uh pressure wash, 586 00:45:24,640 --> 00:45:30,560 they need to kind of let you know when they get ready to do it or 587 00:45:28,640 --> 00:45:32,800 » if they want to grant it, they're going to 588 00:45:30,880 --> 00:45:36,079 » fill out a form for it. >> So, just like with filling their pool, 589 00:45:34,800 --> 00:45:41,040 they can notify us after >> afterwards. Yeah. Just to let you know, 590 00:45:39,280 --> 00:45:45,680 I believe in keeping receipts. Do you need a video or pictures or anything 591 00:45:43,920 --> 00:45:48,800 like that? >> No, because we'll be able to see on 592 00:45:47,040 --> 00:45:53,119 their bill if there was a spike or not. And then so what we typically do is with 593 00:45:51,680 --> 00:45:57,119 these adjustment requests, including even fixing leaks, we wait another month 594 00:45:55,440 --> 00:46:01,760 to make sure the bill has come back down and that this they didn't ask for, you 595 00:45:59,520 --> 00:46:08,319 know, oh, we fixed the leak and then it wasn't really a fixed leak. They they 596 00:46:03,520 --> 00:46:12,880 just are running high. So very good. >> Now, this wouldn't 597 00:46:11,991 --> 00:46:15,839 [laughter] >> uh this would be an adjustment on the 598 00:46:14,640 --> 00:46:17,520 water and the sewer. >> No, just 599 00:46:16,400 --> 00:46:21,599 » No, just the water. >> Just water. No, just sewer. 600 00:46:19,280 --> 00:46:24,760 » Oh, just sewer. I'm sorry. Sewer. I said it backwards 601 00:46:25,280 --> 00:46:30,640 » to where they wouldn't have to pay for sewer because it doesn't go into the 602 00:46:28,720 --> 00:46:35,359 sewer. >> Do we have a motion to table this item 603 00:46:33,680 --> 00:46:38,319 on the agenda? >> Make a motion to remove it. 604 00:46:37,359 --> 00:46:41,760 » You have a second. >> I'll second it. 605 00:46:40,000 --> 00:46:44,560 » Get a vote. >> All right. Alderwoman Payne. 606 00:46:43,359 --> 00:46:46,640 » Yes. >> Alderman [clears throat] Balone. 607 00:46:45,599 --> 00:46:49,280 » Yes. >> Alderwoman Keith. Yes. 608 00:46:48,240 --> 00:46:50,640 » Vice Mayor Adams. >> Yes. 609 00:46:49,599 --> 00:46:52,720 » Alderman Johnson. >> Yes. 610 00:46:51,040 --> 00:46:58,000 » All right. >> All right. Next item on the agenda is 611 00:46:55,200 --> 00:47:01,440 the report for the town attorney. Mr. >> Alderman Malone, I'm going to answer 612 00:46:59,760 --> 00:47:07,680 your question. You asked it last month. I've got the uh delinquent tax list and 613 00:47:04,960 --> 00:47:12,040 it's a little over $72,000 >> from last year's. 614 00:47:08,800 --> 00:47:12,040 » Last year's 615 00:47:14,000 --> 00:47:20,560 report. >> All right. 616 00:47:18,480 --> 00:47:25,760 our town manager, if you want to go over your reports, tell us what's next. 617 00:47:22,720 --> 00:47:29,960 » Sure. Um, pull up my reports now. 618 00:47:31,520 --> 00:47:38,000 So, budget and strategic planning. In a recent email, um, I mentioned to you 619 00:47:35,440 --> 00:47:41,920 that one item was mistributed by the former mayor. Um, that was found 620 00:47:40,079 --> 00:47:46,160 yesterday afternoon as I was working with chief on um, his budget, his 621 00:47:44,480 --> 00:47:50,720 portion of the budget. he actually came into my office to strike down, I believe 622 00:47:48,160 --> 00:47:54,560 we cut out an additional $80,000 from the police budget and that's when we 623 00:47:52,480 --> 00:47:59,280 realized what was happening. Um, and I wanted to be fully transparent with you 624 00:47:56,000 --> 00:48:03,520 when I had that finding. Um, however, that also makes me question a lot more 625 00:48:01,200 --> 00:48:07,599 with our budget obviously and that's why I'm looking forward to the audit for the 626 00:48:05,599 --> 00:48:10,960 pre- audit to come in uh for them to close the books and have a look at 627 00:48:08,880 --> 00:48:16,800 everything. However, that also means that from this point forward, um, our 628 00:48:14,400 --> 00:48:21,280 public work, Mr. Moltry and Chief and I have all agreed. We already wanted to 629 00:48:18,960 --> 00:48:24,800 have more of an understanding of what was being attributed to what class line 630 00:48:23,119 --> 00:48:28,800 because it kind of they made recommendations, but I noticed some 631 00:48:26,319 --> 00:48:34,240 things weren't quite lining up. We are going to very diligently 632 00:48:31,599 --> 00:48:37,920 track every single item that goes out of our coffers to make sure that it is 633 00:48:36,079 --> 00:48:41,440 attributed to the correct class line. Well, we want that as well. 634 00:48:39,680 --> 00:48:45,040 » Well, right and that's what we want to present to you. I know that has not been 635 00:48:43,200 --> 00:48:48,720 presented to you in the past and that is something I want to give you guys. Um, 636 00:48:47,119 --> 00:48:52,640 it might be there might be a bit of a delay, you know, by a month or so when 637 00:48:50,640 --> 00:48:55,839 we do that, but it's to make sure that you guys are fully aware and it was 638 00:48:54,319 --> 00:49:00,000 actually recommended by the auditors that we do something similar to this and 639 00:48:58,400 --> 00:49:03,599 so I want to move forward with that. It's going to be a little painful, a 640 00:49:02,079 --> 00:49:08,319 little stressful, but I think in the long run it will be better with that. 641 00:49:05,839 --> 00:49:12,000 That means the 28 budget, the next budget is going to be almost a clean 642 00:49:10,319 --> 00:49:16,400 slate. We aren't going to be able to look at the past budgets to make a 643 00:49:13,599 --> 00:49:20,720 comparison because we're we're just kind of going really line by line to make 644 00:49:18,800 --> 00:49:24,559 sure everything is in the right line. Um, and it's again, it's going to be a 645 00:49:23,119 --> 00:49:27,760 little bit more diligent, a little more painful, but I think in the long run, it 646 00:49:26,240 --> 00:49:32,079 will set us up for success moving forward um to have a better idea of 647 00:49:29,760 --> 00:49:37,760 where everything is going. But does that mean that we're going to be waiting on 648 00:49:34,240 --> 00:49:41,839 all this or are we going to go ahead and do the uh redo an ordinance and the 649 00:49:40,319 --> 00:49:47,920 appropriations because we know we've got to get our 20 650 00:49:44,720 --> 00:49:53,680 2026 27 budget completed. >> Right. So right now I'm going to make it 651 00:49:51,760 --> 00:49:58,559 as perfect as possible based on our workshop discussions. 652 00:49:55,599 --> 00:50:02,000 » And then also um based on this finding I have to move some things around. Like I 653 00:50:00,160 --> 00:50:05,200 said, I have to move that payment back over to the drug fund and take the items 654 00:50:03,760 --> 00:50:09,920 that we were going to pay for out of the drug fund, put them back in the general 655 00:50:06,800 --> 00:50:14,319 fund. That is a bit of a swap. Uh, but I think that, you know, between that and 656 00:50:12,400 --> 00:50:18,800 the salary changes that we discussed and things of that nature, I'm going to get 657 00:50:16,240 --> 00:50:23,520 it as perfect as humanly possible, knowing that there are going to be some 658 00:50:21,359 --> 00:50:26,960 some things that may not line up, but I will bring those to you as we move 659 00:50:25,359 --> 00:50:31,040 forward. Like I said, every month will be in accounting. It might be a month 660 00:50:28,720 --> 00:50:35,440 off, but it will be a full accounting each month. 661 00:50:31,680 --> 00:50:38,720 » That means that our 2026 2027 budget is going to be way off. 662 00:50:37,280 --> 00:50:40,800 » It may be off. Yes. >> Okay. Well, 663 00:50:39,440 --> 00:50:43,280 » um, and I do want to prepare you for that. 664 00:50:41,200 --> 00:50:48,640 » I mean, it's going to take a long time to get it approved. Is the Tennessee 665 00:50:46,079 --> 00:50:52,240 controllers's office okay with that? >> Well, no. I so like I said I'm going to 666 00:50:50,480 --> 00:50:57,599 get it as perfect as I can for you based on the knowledge that I have but as we 667 00:50:54,640 --> 00:51:00,880 go through the budget year I will have to bring to you possibly some changes to 668 00:51:00,240 --> 00:51:04,720 the budget >> for the appropriations if we do through 669 00:51:02,800 --> 00:51:10,480 the okay that's fine >> y um so I just want to prepare you for 670 00:51:07,359 --> 00:51:13,760 that because realizing now if we found that one item I think that's the tip of 671 00:51:12,079 --> 00:51:17,280 the iceberg >> I think that would be 672 00:51:14,960 --> 00:51:20,559 » everything has to be a comment for >> oh what's that Everything has to be 673 00:51:19,119 --> 00:51:23,920 account. Well, you just lose my >> Oh, yeah. 674 00:51:22,000 --> 00:51:28,880 » Yeah. Everything is accounted. Yes. It's just whether it's in the correct class 675 00:51:25,440 --> 00:51:32,079 line. Yes. That So, to be clear, no, I don't believe there was any stealing of 676 00:51:30,559 --> 00:51:35,680 funds. I do not believe anything like that. I think they were just put in the 677 00:51:33,520 --> 00:51:38,960 wrong class lines and put in the wrong areas. That's 100% what I mean. 678 00:51:38,400 --> 00:51:42,640 » Yes. >> Okay. I just want to make that very 679 00:51:40,800 --> 00:51:46,880 clear. I am not making any accusations. Oh, but there was but there was 680 00:51:44,800 --> 00:51:51,599 something I noticed in your project list and I hate to jump here, but it does go 681 00:51:49,359 --> 00:51:57,680 to what you were talking about for the August. We give our employees their 682 00:51:55,200 --> 00:52:01,839 raises in August, but I read something in there today that it wouldn't be until 683 00:52:00,640 --> 00:52:06,079 April. >> No, we can go over that later when I go 684 00:52:04,800 --> 00:52:07,839 through that part of the project list, but we discussed this at the work 685 00:52:07,359 --> 00:52:14,400 session. >> Yeah, we did. But but we didn't I I know 686 00:52:10,720 --> 00:52:18,720 I didn't agree or even give a nod that it would be okay to move it to April. 687 00:52:17,040 --> 00:52:22,319 They need to be getting their money in August. Period. 688 00:52:20,319 --> 00:52:27,920 » Right. I'll go over that portion because that that's not I I think there was a 689 00:52:25,440 --> 00:52:35,079 miscommunication there. I miss Yeah. >> Okay. Well, we we cleared that. 690 00:52:31,119 --> 00:52:35,079 » Okay. So, um 691 00:52:35,280 --> 00:52:40,960 let me see. As stated in the budget in the budget 692 00:52:39,599 --> 00:52:44,000 work session, uh there are a number of post-it notes on my wall to address our 693 00:52:42,640 --> 00:52:48,000 maintenance plan. We have a maintenance plan that needs to roll into a strategic 694 00:52:45,839 --> 00:52:53,119 plan because we have items like to meters, sewer pumps, pavement, um the 695 00:52:50,720 --> 00:52:58,079 pavement plan, of water tank issues, vaccines for public works, like all of 696 00:52:54,800 --> 00:53:01,520 those are on a measured time frame that they need to be addressed. And I want to 697 00:53:00,079 --> 00:53:05,200 make sure that as we move forward with strategic plans and maintenance plans 698 00:53:03,359 --> 00:53:09,599 that we are accounting for those that we we are ready for them when they come up. 699 00:53:07,440 --> 00:53:14,079 Um and not that it's a sudden it's a sudden hit. Um I'm also working on 700 00:53:12,240 --> 00:53:18,960 emergency plans with Bristol Bluff City and the city of Bristol because we 701 00:53:16,240 --> 00:53:23,040 utilize their services and we found out from this storm this weekend that we 702 00:53:21,520 --> 00:53:28,480 weren't the only ones that went out. they also went out and when they went 703 00:53:25,359 --> 00:53:32,559 out we were feeling some pain from it in our systems and so we need to make sure 704 00:53:30,800 --> 00:53:36,559 moving forward that we have a plan in place with them. Um but again that's 705 00:53:34,559 --> 00:53:39,359 going to be part of a strategic plan in in the future. 706 00:53:37,440 --> 00:53:42,640 » What about generators? >> That's part of what to be addressed in 707 00:53:41,200 --> 00:53:47,200 the strategic plan. >> Okay. 708 00:53:44,160 --> 00:53:52,319 » Um trainings in the employee handbook. We already went over that. Uh some of 709 00:53:49,200 --> 00:53:55,839 these uh trainings that we had included bullying, harassment, and driving 710 00:53:53,760 --> 00:54:00,000 safety. Those were recommendations by PE partners. They were online classes. The 711 00:53:58,079 --> 00:54:04,000 public works employees came in, utilized our computers while our staff was 712 00:54:02,559 --> 00:54:08,800 learning how to use the new business license software around one other 713 00:54:05,680 --> 00:54:13,440 computer. Um also, you received a copy of our cyber security policy and we'll 714 00:54:10,880 --> 00:54:17,760 be able to then start training on cyber security practices as well. 715 00:54:16,000 --> 00:54:22,960 our Bluff City consumer confidence report. You'll see on the table here, we 716 00:54:19,440 --> 00:54:28,880 have our water uh our water quality report that was submitted on June 5th, I 717 00:54:26,640 --> 00:54:34,720 think, and it's usually uh due June 30th. So, we were happy to get that out 718 00:54:31,440 --> 00:54:40,319 weeks early off our plates on, you know, on the good with TEK job postings. So, 719 00:54:38,240 --> 00:54:45,520 our finance officer posting has yielded just seven results, but only but and and 720 00:54:43,280 --> 00:54:49,599 one already withdrew because of the pay requirements. And it's not like it was 721 00:54:47,760 --> 00:54:54,000 slightly off where I could have possibly begged and bartered. It it was a 722 00:54:51,200 --> 00:54:57,920 significant pay difference. Um, so I'm working on steps between internal 723 00:54:55,839 --> 00:55:03,280 training. We have some people trained some internal people trained on cutting 724 00:55:00,319 --> 00:55:06,480 checks to help us with that and but I am telling them class lines. You know, we 725 00:55:04,960 --> 00:55:11,760 are we are working on how to make sure that is a 726 00:55:08,240 --> 00:55:15,440 a checking balance within our our system and then also that CPA firm coming in. I 727 00:55:14,160 --> 00:55:20,800 believe that we have a good handle on the situation. Um also the public works 728 00:55:18,400 --> 00:55:24,720 labor general laborer position is currently on hold during due to the 729 00:55:22,800 --> 00:55:29,680 water treatment plant operator position that we discussed before. Uh that is 730 00:55:27,599 --> 00:55:34,800 something that needs to happen. We are being dinged on it on the sewer survey 731 00:55:32,000 --> 00:55:38,720 or on the sanitation survey. And while we've been dinged on it years and years, 732 00:55:37,200 --> 00:55:41,599 we are finally coming to a point where they are going to give us a deadline. 733 00:55:40,240 --> 00:55:44,640 They are going to give us a time frame. We don't know what it is yet. They 734 00:55:43,040 --> 00:55:48,400 haven't submitted their report, but they did give us that fair warning. So, I 735 00:55:46,880 --> 00:55:50,559 want to make sure we start posting that job as soon as possible to get that in 736 00:55:50,000 --> 00:55:55,680 there. So, >> but that possibly be next year. 737 00:55:54,160 --> 00:56:01,839 » I mean, if they tell us we have to hire one within six months, but we really do 738 00:55:57,920 --> 00:56:07,280 need one now. Uh, you know, Allan, Mr. Moltry is is doing a lot of the work up 739 00:56:04,160 --> 00:56:11,680 there right now and we need to free him up to be able to do his other work and 740 00:56:10,079 --> 00:56:16,563 overseeing other projects throughout town. This is taking two positions that 741 00:56:14,720 --> 00:56:21,280 otherwise are unfilled and making [clears throat] it one position. It 742 00:56:17,839 --> 00:56:26,160 saves on benefits. It saves on um on training and things like that. Saves on 743 00:56:23,200 --> 00:56:30,880 uniforms. Saves Plus it lightens the load for Mr. Moltry. lightens load for 744 00:56:28,079 --> 00:56:33,839 myself because that water report should have been done by the water treatment 745 00:56:32,160 --> 00:56:37,520 plant operator, but it was Mr. Moltry and I doing it. So, you know, things 746 00:56:35,680 --> 00:56:42,079 like that. It has a larger rather than just the water 747 00:56:39,839 --> 00:56:44,960 » on that one. I also do not think you're going to I think you're going to find 748 00:56:43,680 --> 00:56:50,559 that you're not going to get a water treatment plant operator for the price 749 00:56:48,319 --> 00:56:53,839 that you have in mind. >> All I can do is put it out there, see if 750 00:56:52,319 --> 00:56:58,720 it works, and if it doesn't, I come back to the board for an increase in that 751 00:56:55,359 --> 00:57:05,839 salary. Um, but I need to start posting it now to see what I can get. 752 00:57:03,680 --> 00:57:10,400 Then smoking at the ball fields. I updated you on the bi-weekly reports. 753 00:57:08,000 --> 00:57:15,520 Um, TVA reached out to us about a complaint and because it is federal land 754 00:57:12,960 --> 00:57:20,400 that TVA leases out to us. We do have to follow TBA rules regarding smoking in 755 00:57:17,680 --> 00:57:25,359 the ball fields. They it has to be enforced. Now, that's not Wells Park. 756 00:57:22,160 --> 00:57:28,640 It's just the ball fields. Um, and so they we are working with them. They are 757 00:57:27,040 --> 00:57:33,520 going to try to get us some signage to put up there regarding TVA rules so that 758 00:57:30,960 --> 00:57:38,079 we can we can further point point that out. 759 00:57:35,680 --> 00:57:46,799 As for our monthly reports, um, the police department issued 164 citations, 760 00:57:41,680 --> 00:57:55,720 64 warnings, 34 and uh had 34 arrests. We had zero DUIs for the month of June. 761 00:57:50,319 --> 00:57:55,720 And then we also only had 23 accidents. 762 00:57:56,799 --> 00:58:04,160 Uh you will also notice, sorry I I'm thinking back, we also held the DUI 763 00:58:01,040 --> 00:58:07,760 training here uh a few weeks ago and that was great for you know local law 764 00:58:05,920 --> 00:58:12,640 enforcement to come and see our facility but also you know again providing a 765 00:58:09,920 --> 00:58:16,000 service to the larger group. It larger community. It's really nice to see that 766 00:58:14,079 --> 00:58:22,000 we're able to do that and and help out in general. Um, and it just it's just 767 00:58:18,480 --> 00:58:24,480 nice to to be a part of that. >> Our public Oh, I'm sorry. 768 00:58:23,359 --> 00:58:27,440 » I just had a question here. >> Sure. 769 00:58:24,960 --> 00:58:31,040 » Our scientations were down. >> Yes. 770 00:58:28,000 --> 00:58:36,000 » Half almost from 300 to 164. >> Was that because had one less patrolman? 771 00:58:33,599 --> 00:58:40,240 » Well, we actually had surgery. >> Yeah. Sorry. Surgery. We actually had 772 00:58:38,240 --> 00:58:46,559 two out. We had one that's had some surgery and we had one that's had left. 773 00:58:44,799 --> 00:58:51,440 My thought was just everybody abiding by the law. Yeah, 774 00:58:50,000 --> 00:58:57,440 » I want to live in that world. >> How naive are you down there? It has 775 00:58:54,640 --> 00:58:59,119 been down for the last few months. I I I've noticed that. 776 00:58:58,319 --> 00:59:04,559 » Yeah, we've had >> You got to get back on that. 777 00:59:00,640 --> 00:59:08,230 » Yeah, I just don't want to live cuz I want to ride 150 tickets. [laughter] 778 00:59:08,400 --> 00:59:13,079 » Jim Watson. >> Yeah. 779 00:59:13,415 --> 00:59:18,079 » [laughter] >> I have to get my grip. 780 00:59:16,240 --> 00:59:22,400 » Careful. We're very close to having quotas. [laughter] 781 00:59:20,319 --> 00:59:27,440 » Let's not go much there. >> But uh let's not go much further. 782 00:59:27,040 --> 00:59:30,079 » Okay. >> Conspiracy theorist will be down here 783 00:59:28,799 --> 00:59:35,760 with foil hats. >> Oh, I'm joking. These people better make 784 00:59:33,119 --> 00:59:40,240 a joke every now and then. So, our public works department today as part of 785 00:59:37,680 --> 00:59:45,040 that EPA technical assistance grant, uh, Walpert is down here conducting GIS 786 00:59:42,640 --> 00:59:49,920 mapping of our storm water, you know, doing additional mapping of our storm 787 00:59:46,640 --> 00:59:54,400 water. They believe that they will have that all completed by August and then 788 00:59:52,480 --> 00:59:57,680 they will have a development plan of alternatives. That's what it's called, 789 00:59:55,920 --> 01:00:02,720 but it's really their suggestions and recommendations for all of our systems, 790 00:59:59,680 --> 01:00:08,720 sewer and wastewater or storm water. Um, they should have those in October. 791 01:00:06,319 --> 01:00:15,760 Um, our water treatment plant pumped out an average of 239,000 gallons per day. 792 01:00:12,559 --> 01:00:21,920 The average tank level was 40 almost 46 feet and the maximum level was about 53 793 01:00:19,119 --> 01:00:25,359 and 1/2 ft. We have the contracted work happening at the water treatment plant. 794 01:00:23,520 --> 01:00:32,000 We have Morin Craig here tonight to kind of give you more updates on that. And we 795 01:00:29,599 --> 01:00:35,520 we anticipate a scheduled shutdown to begin in two weeks because the water has 796 01:00:34,240 --> 01:00:40,559 to be offline. So, we'll be direct buying directly from Bristol Blood City. 797 01:00:37,839 --> 01:00:44,240 Um, it we know it'll cause an increase, but at the same time, it's necessary so 798 01:00:42,400 --> 01:00:47,760 that they can they can make those upgrades that are needed out of the 799 01:00:46,160 --> 01:00:51,440 plant. Our distribution system had six water 800 01:00:49,760 --> 01:00:56,640 leaks during the month. Um, four of which were lateral line leaks and two 801 01:00:53,599 --> 01:01:00,880 were at the corporation stops. And so, if you also see our our crews 802 01:00:59,280 --> 01:01:05,359 had to go out because it's never just a water leak, right? they have to go out 803 01:01:02,480 --> 01:01:08,799 do make the fix to the water leak, but then also sometimes that includes 804 01:01:06,960 --> 01:01:14,640 tearing up a road. So then they have to refill the road and it's never just a a 805 01:01:12,480 --> 01:01:20,720 water leak. So then we have our sewer system. So for 806 01:01:18,640 --> 01:01:24,960 the month of June, we did not have any overflows, but I will be open with you 807 01:01:23,040 --> 01:01:31,920 that we did have one last this past weekend because again that was 808 01:01:28,720 --> 01:01:37,040 a list of issues that had all the the red buttons went off at once. So not 809 01:01:34,319 --> 01:01:42,480 only did we not have we didn't have power to our pumps. So yes, the 810 01:01:39,520 --> 01:01:48,559 generators did great. However, Bristol was also down. So we are not sure that 811 01:01:45,040 --> 01:01:54,400 even if we were pumping if they pumping as well to take on our stuff. 812 01:01:51,440 --> 01:01:58,480 That that's why I want to work on an emergency plan with them because when I 813 01:01:56,640 --> 01:02:02,480 found that out, I immediately emailed Crystal and went, "We need to talk about 814 01:02:00,079 --> 01:02:06,319 this because even if our system is working and theirs isn't, 815 01:02:05,440 --> 01:02:10,240 » it doesn't do any good." >> Then they would need a generator. 816 01:02:08,880 --> 01:02:15,359 » Well, right. And that's what I want to make sure that we are all on the same 817 01:02:12,079 --> 01:02:21,280 page with an emergency plan. Um but even so again this entire area I think 818 01:02:17,839 --> 01:02:26,480 everyone saw power went out everywhere >> every everywhere. Um and it wasn't just 819 01:02:24,079 --> 01:02:32,160 a flicker and then it went out. It just >> shut off and so also with Bristol Bluff 820 01:02:28,960 --> 01:02:36,400 City their water they had trouble getting water out as well and we were 821 01:02:34,160 --> 01:02:41,520 unable to purchase any water from them for a bit. Did we need to 822 01:02:38,799 --> 01:02:45,280 » we got we got low in our tank but it not to the point of notifying needing to 823 01:02:43,200 --> 01:02:48,960 notify people to boil water or anything to of that nature but it was low and it 824 01:02:47,440 --> 01:02:56,319 was >> as it hit about um in the 20s the the 825 01:02:54,079 --> 01:03:00,000 tank hit the somewhere in the 20s is when it started we were able to start 826 01:02:57,839 --> 01:03:05,200 buying again. I was texting Alan in the moment as the water started to come back 827 01:03:02,720 --> 01:03:09,359 up thankfully. But again, reaching out to Bristol Blood City to get an 828 01:03:06,559 --> 01:03:14,960 emergency plan in place because if their system their system fried out as well 829 01:03:12,960 --> 01:03:20,640 that impacts us that impacts our town. So I want to make sure that we are that 830 01:03:17,599 --> 01:03:26,079 we have a plan in place beyond just hey guys boil your water. Bristol does I 831 01:03:24,480 --> 01:03:32,079 mean like I say you might have fried out or could have been a malfunction stuff 832 01:03:29,839 --> 01:03:36,559 » but they do have a generator at this thing here because when they put it in 833 01:03:33,760 --> 01:03:39,280 years ago like it test it every Friday it would come on 834 01:03:37,760 --> 01:03:42,240 » and people would come fire department said there's black smoke coming down the 835 01:03:40,720 --> 01:03:45,839 building down there and the fire department go down there and there was a 836 01:03:43,440 --> 01:03:50,000 generator going through the cycle. So after about 10 or 12 calls and we quit 837 01:03:48,240 --> 01:03:54,079 going down checking out the generator but so [laughter] so we got word out but 838 01:03:52,480 --> 01:03:56,960 they do did have a generator in that building. 839 01:03:54,720 --> 01:04:02,720 » Yeah. Now will the generators be placed in into in such a manner 840 01:04:00,640 --> 01:04:08,880 » by maybe a company that knows what they're doing where it automatically 841 01:04:05,920 --> 01:04:13,760 kicks on the generator kicks on. >> Yeah. Yep. So that's one of those where 842 01:04:10,720 --> 01:04:16,559 we would because that is you know that just happened. We're going to start 843 01:04:15,200 --> 01:04:22,160 pricing that out. Again, part of the strategic plan, the maintenance plan, 844 01:04:18,240 --> 01:04:27,119 and capital asset. Okay. >> Okay. 845 01:04:24,960 --> 01:04:31,599 Um, let's see the streets department. Uh, I 846 01:04:29,760 --> 01:04:34,960 updated you in the bi-weekly report. We met with Summers Taylor. We did a tour 847 01:04:33,359 --> 01:04:38,160 of Bluff City. The gentleman said that he was born and raised and still lives 848 01:04:36,400 --> 01:04:43,520 in Elizabethton, and he had never been to downtown Bluff City before, so it was 849 01:04:40,640 --> 01:04:47,440 very exciting for him. Um, but we drove around he saw some roads that he, you 850 01:04:46,000 --> 01:04:52,559 know, thinks are pretty easy to work with. We showed him the the priority 851 01:04:49,440 --> 01:04:58,160 roads that we want to work on. And so, as we are now part of the project is for 852 01:04:55,839 --> 01:05:02,079 me to go around or us to go around and measure out all of the streets to make 853 01:04:59,839 --> 01:05:07,280 sure we can give them uh some numbers so that we can get an actual good estimate. 854 01:05:05,200 --> 01:05:13,280 But the plan, the initial thought on the plan is the roads that are already the 855 01:05:10,720 --> 01:05:17,520 the the water, sewer, storm water lines are all fixed, all ready to go. Focus on 856 01:05:15,839 --> 01:05:21,359 those first and then while they're working on those, we work on our lines 857 01:05:19,280 --> 01:05:26,240 on other priority roads and then they come in behind us and repave and just 858 01:05:23,440 --> 01:05:30,319 kind of continue some of that process. Um, but we we need to know what that 859 01:05:28,400 --> 01:05:32,480 would look like dollar-wise before we go and 860 01:05:30,960 --> 01:05:35,680 » it's going to be a lot of dollars. >> It will. 861 01:05:34,240 --> 01:05:39,680 We need it. >> We need it. Yes. 862 01:05:36,720 --> 01:05:44,160 » I mean, every time we post something on Facebook page, our town of Glass City 863 01:05:41,839 --> 01:05:48,960 Facebook page, I don't know if you all read them or not, but it's always water 864 01:05:46,400 --> 01:05:54,480 and sewer. I mean, is it always our roads? 865 01:05:49,520 --> 01:06:00,960 » Yep. They do not like it. >> Um, so then also our parks department. I 866 01:05:56,960 --> 01:06:06,400 have worked on the forms for people to use Wells Park and that's because uh you 867 01:06:03,839 --> 01:06:12,160 know we need to make sure a that they're not holding as harmless for or uh 868 01:06:08,960 --> 01:06:15,760 holding let me rephrase there's a whole harmless agreement for them that if they 869 01:06:14,160 --> 01:06:19,359 injure themselves down at Wells Park that they can't come after us but that 870 01:06:17,680 --> 01:06:24,720 also they agree to certain things such as cleaning up your confetti afterwards 871 01:06:21,839 --> 01:06:29,039 and and if you don't we will you know have to not allow you to rent again or 872 01:06:26,960 --> 01:06:32,160 something of that nature. Um, but I do want to make you guys aware that that 873 01:06:30,400 --> 01:06:36,160 form is complete. I'll send it out for you for us to for you to agree to before 874 01:06:34,640 --> 01:06:42,799 I start implementing it. But I would like to implement it starting August 1. 875 01:06:40,319 --> 01:06:47,359 Uh, vehicles, our public works trucks travel 2,000 miles. Uh the two trucks 876 01:06:45,440 --> 01:06:53,200 that were ordered are due to arrive in August, which will lead to a mileage 877 01:06:49,280 --> 01:06:58,079 increase, but uh hopefully overall um it it will be great for our team 878 01:06:55,599 --> 01:07:02,520 because, you know, right now it's running a little rough for them with 879 01:06:59,520 --> 01:07:02,520 trucks. 880 01:07:02,640 --> 01:07:11,200 Um onto our administrative department, the general fund is at 2.9 million. The 881 01:07:08,400 --> 01:07:16,559 sanitation fund is 65,000. special police fund which is the item that we 882 01:07:12,960 --> 01:07:21,359 discussed earlier um that is at 17,000 the debt service fund is 112,000 sinking 883 01:07:19,119 --> 01:07:28,079 fund is 3,000 and the water sewer is at 359 thou 359,000 884 01:07:24,480 --> 01:07:32,000 that um I did mention that uh first Tennessee has submitted 885 01:07:30,400 --> 01:07:35,920 requests for reimbursements on some of those federal grants we are due to 886 01:07:33,680 --> 01:07:39,680 receive some of those back however because the federal fiscal year ends 887 01:07:37,680 --> 01:07:42,640 September 30th I would anticipate most of those payments will start to come 888 01:07:41,039 --> 01:07:47,680 through in August and September because they're closing out their books before 889 01:07:45,200 --> 01:07:54,559 you know everything um their new fiscal year starts. Um and then also oh 890 01:07:52,880 --> 01:07:59,359 so also our team is working on developing new internal policies and 891 01:07:56,480 --> 01:08:04,000 procedures and I just want to give you a highlight of some of those. For example, 892 01:08:02,160 --> 01:08:08,640 we're keeping up to make sure that we are up to date our employee files. I 893 01:08:06,640 --> 01:08:12,720 notice some items are missing from some employee files. small things, W4s, you 894 01:08:11,039 --> 01:08:15,359 know, their their exemptions, that sort of thing. But I want to make sure we 895 01:08:13,920 --> 01:08:21,679 have that all and that we're in full compliance with any audit that may come 896 01:08:17,839 --> 01:08:27,759 up. Um, and then also discussing, I said that we are working on the fund lines, 897 01:08:24,719 --> 01:08:31,759 fund lines, um, for the police department and public works. We have 898 01:08:29,759 --> 01:08:37,799 gone through and create and drafted them out for our guys to hold on to. So that 899 01:08:34,239 --> 01:08:37,799 way when they then 900 01:08:38,000 --> 01:08:44,960 do a purchase accounting form, they are giving the class line that each item 901 01:08:42,239 --> 01:08:48,480 belongs to. So they are the ones working within their budget. They are the ones 902 01:08:46,960 --> 01:08:53,120 telling us where it needs to be attributed to. Um because they know 903 01:08:50,719 --> 01:08:56,159 better than I would know. I can see a coupling and go, I I don't know if 904 01:08:54,799 --> 01:08:59,520 that's water, if that's sewer, if that's a truck. I don't I don't know what that 905 01:08:57,600 --> 01:09:04,120 is. So they're the ones who will be doing that for for me. Um, 906 01:09:04,319 --> 01:09:11,120 also as we move forward, you know, this has been my first year here. It's been a 907 01:09:09,279 --> 01:09:15,040 lot. It's learning what needs to come up next. And then, oh, we should have done 908 01:09:12,960 --> 01:09:21,520 that, you know, a month ago. I am starting to create a calendar with the 909 01:09:17,520 --> 01:09:25,839 dates for this is just 2026, but as we move forward, I'm adding the dates the 910 01:09:23,520 --> 01:09:30,400 2027 calendar, so I know that I can reverse engineer, backtrack, and and 911 01:09:27,759 --> 01:09:34,960 know what start dates I need to work on. Um, so for example, the PE partners that 912 01:09:32,799 --> 01:09:40,000 safety grant that's opened up. I've started working on that that but that I 913 01:09:37,520 --> 01:09:44,080 added it to the 2027 calendar as well so that way we can I can make sure to look 914 01:09:41,920 --> 01:09:48,239 out for it for next year. So these are small things but they're going to make 915 01:09:46,319 --> 01:09:54,800 us more efficient moving forward. It's just I it's it's a lot to take in and a 916 01:09:51,520 --> 01:09:59,280 lot to move forward with. So I thank you for your patience as you deal with me. 917 01:09:57,120 --> 01:10:06,280 I'm trying to figure this all out in my first year here. Um, as for our projects 918 01:10:03,280 --> 01:10:06,280 list, 919 01:10:09,600 --> 01:10:14,560 » there it is. Okay. So, you did want updates on the consent order regarding 920 01:10:13,679 --> 01:10:16,159 the item. >> I do. Yes. 921 01:10:15,199 --> 01:10:20,640 » Yep. >> And and as well as the garage fun 922 01:10:18,480 --> 01:10:23,040 station because they did get that notice of violation against them up there as 923 01:10:22,560 --> 01:10:27,679 well, >> right? Um, so I'm working with Allan on 924 01:10:25,120 --> 01:10:31,280 that information. But as for the sewer project across the street, the team did 925 01:10:29,440 --> 01:10:35,440 start digging to get the sewer line replaced. However, I did send you photos 926 01:10:33,199 --> 01:10:41,360 of the roots that were there. They were very large. Um, and unfortunately very 927 01:10:38,640 --> 01:10:44,960 alive. And so the moment that chainsaw hit it, it just gums up. It stops. It 928 01:10:43,440 --> 01:10:49,360 doesn't do anything. So our guys had to rent uh larger equipment. However, also 929 01:10:47,920 --> 01:10:53,520 looking at it, they realized that manhole, and I know Austin can speak 930 01:10:51,280 --> 01:11:00,080 more to this, but the manhole looked like it was handmade. 931 01:10:56,320 --> 01:11:04,880 In what year, we do not know. So, with that, we had to buy a pre-cast one 932 01:11:01,840 --> 01:11:09,120 because the the a pre-cast one is, you know, a pretty 933 01:11:06,719 --> 01:11:14,239 standard one, right? But this pre-made this handmade one was not up to 934 01:11:11,520 --> 01:11:17,679 standards. So, we just went ahead and ordered a new one. But because that 935 01:11:16,000 --> 01:11:23,679 takes a few weeks for them to cast and bring in, we put a small pause on the 936 01:11:20,000 --> 01:11:28,400 project. Because as Allan wanted to do the lines and then the manhole and he's 937 01:11:26,320 --> 01:11:32,480 realizing with that root intrusion, he needs to reverse those. So he needs to 938 01:11:30,560 --> 01:11:37,880 do the manhole and then lay the new line, the new piping to fit to the 939 01:11:34,880 --> 01:11:37,880 manhole. 940 01:11:39,840 --> 01:11:49,199 » Yes. Thank you. I was like, I know it begins with Yes. 941 01:11:46,080 --> 01:11:52,480 Um, so but public works, they still have faith in their staff to be able to get 942 01:11:50,719 --> 01:11:56,400 this done. It's just going to be smaller portions. It's going to be a little bit 943 01:11:54,320 --> 01:12:00,880 longer. But these guys collectively have the experience to do it. It they just 944 01:11:58,800 --> 01:12:05,040 haven't done it at this scale before. Um, and so Allan is really confident 945 01:12:03,120 --> 01:12:08,960 that his team can do it even if they have reservations because you know with 946 01:12:07,040 --> 01:12:13,360 any new project you you can get a little nervous. So, uh, but he he is full faith 947 01:12:11,600 --> 01:12:19,120 in his team. Um, we have our water meter upgrades. 948 01:12:16,320 --> 01:12:24,880 We are currently in the need, we need to purchase about another 120. We have 32 949 01:12:22,239 --> 01:12:30,000 that will be focused on repeated needs. Uh, you know, every month we read 950 01:12:28,000 --> 01:12:34,400 our meters. Sometimes we have to reread the meters. The ones that are coming up 951 01:12:31,840 --> 01:12:38,080 every month, month after month that we have to reread, those are the ones we're 952 01:12:35,840 --> 01:12:43,120 going to focus these new meters on. And then we will start focusing on ones that 953 01:12:40,239 --> 01:12:46,120 are are fine. um but just need to be upgraded. 954 01:12:46,480 --> 01:12:52,885 Our boardwalk and pavilion again those have been that has been um 955 01:12:50,865 --> 01:12:52,885 [clears throat] 956 01:12:54,640 --> 01:13:00,239 some of the projects have been kind of put on the back burner because they are 957 01:12:57,760 --> 01:13:04,320 busy working on other projects around town. However, if we could get the parks 958 01:13:02,239 --> 01:13:07,840 and recreation committee going, that would be wonderful because then they can 959 01:13:05,840 --> 01:13:12,239 start coordinating volunteer events and we have the waiver for our volunteers um 960 01:13:10,400 --> 01:13:16,640 to be able to go in and do some work over there. [snorts] 961 01:13:14,320 --> 01:13:22,480 Our public works reorganization after budget discussions, a reorganization 962 01:13:18,880 --> 01:13:26,800 will move forward. Oh, she Well, I'll come back to that one because 963 01:13:23,679 --> 01:13:30,880 I was going to discuss some of the the performance reviews. 964 01:13:28,880 --> 01:13:35,040 um the public works gate. It was mentioned at the budget workshop that I 965 01:13:32,800 --> 01:13:40,960 reach out to btees about getting a new meter down at the actual gate um to to 966 01:13:38,480 --> 01:13:46,320 get that get power to the gate so it it's no longer just open and close 967 01:13:42,880 --> 01:13:49,520 manual. Um and BTE I I've already reached out to them. They're going to go 968 01:13:47,920 --> 01:13:53,679 out and look at it to see what can be done. So I'll give you an update on that 969 01:13:51,199 --> 01:13:56,960 when it comes out. Paving already discussed. I'm working on street 970 01:13:55,199 --> 01:14:00,400 measurements. If you see a crazy woman walking around with a little measuring 971 01:13:58,400 --> 01:14:05,199 wheel, that's just me boppinging along getting my steps in for the day. Um, 972 01:14:03,360 --> 01:14:09,199 salt shed that has been put on pause because again, 973 01:14:07,120 --> 01:14:14,679 staff is working on other projects right now, but it is agreed that they will get 974 01:14:10,880 --> 01:14:14,679 back to it in the fall. 975 01:14:17,679 --> 01:14:24,159 Um, so on the administrative side, we have a coordinated workspace platform 976 01:14:22,480 --> 01:14:31,360 that has been worked into the budget this year. part of that, you know, as I 977 01:14:28,239 --> 01:14:35,120 work with Chief and Allen on our budget items, those real detailed line items, 978 01:14:33,600 --> 01:14:38,400 rather than sending a spreadsheet back and forth, it would be better to have it 979 01:14:36,719 --> 01:14:42,800 kind of, you know, in the cloud so we can all access it and also other forms, 980 01:14:41,120 --> 01:14:46,239 other policies, other procedures for people so that we don't have to print 981 01:14:44,080 --> 01:14:53,560 everything off. It can be up there. They can just read it. Um so I want to bounce 982 01:14:49,040 --> 01:14:53,560 back to the public works reorganization 983 01:14:53,600 --> 01:14:59,760 after the budget discussions reorganization will move forward the 984 01:14:57,440 --> 01:15:03,760 August performance reviews. We will be having August performance reviews. So, 985 01:15:01,679 --> 01:15:09,600 it was my understanding with the with the budget discussion was that everyone 986 01:15:06,080 --> 01:15:15,520 and and please correct me if I'm wrong, is that everyone would get the 3% base 987 01:15:13,120 --> 01:15:20,000 increase this year just because it's easy for the budget, but then in April 988 01:15:18,560 --> 01:15:24,320 they will have another performance review and that's where this comes into 989 01:15:21,600 --> 01:15:29,280 play where that will be more of the merit-based 990 01:15:25,920 --> 01:15:33,520 review and the pay increase will be subject to board approval. 991 01:15:31,120 --> 01:15:40,480 starting July 1 in the next budget. So that way it gives you guys a more solid 992 01:15:36,480 --> 01:15:46,400 number for salary um for that next budget. With that, we are also handing 993 01:15:44,400 --> 01:15:50,320 we're we're going to utilize the August review, the one next month to our 994 01:15:48,320 --> 01:15:54,400 advantage to say this is your job description. This is what I expect to 995 01:15:52,480 --> 01:15:57,199 see out of you come April. Because I think some of these guys, they haven't 996 01:15:55,760 --> 01:16:01,920 seen their job description since they were first hired 10 years ago. So going 997 01:15:59,679 --> 01:16:06,800 that back over that with them at the performance review say this is what I 998 01:16:04,000 --> 01:16:10,239 expect out of you come April and then that's where the 999 01:16:08,000 --> 01:16:14,000 performancebased review will happen and then every year from there on it will be 1000 01:16:11,840 --> 01:16:17,360 in April so that we can again account for those merit-based increases in the 1001 01:16:16,000 --> 01:16:21,280 next budget. >> So what kind of a raise will they then 1002 01:16:19,360 --> 01:16:26,560 turn around and get in April? >> Well it won't be until July. The actual 1003 01:16:24,080 --> 01:16:29,840 dollar amount won't be until July, but it will be subject to board approval 1004 01:16:28,320 --> 01:16:36,960 with the budget. >> But the mean that would mean we have 1005 01:16:33,679 --> 01:16:39,600 done the budget then for 28. >> Okay. Go. 1006 01:16:37,920 --> 01:16:43,040 » Yep. So that way it gives you guys a better idea of salary. 1007 01:16:41,280 --> 01:16:46,640 » You have a couple of months before we >> I like that idea. I do like that idea. 1008 01:16:45,199 --> 01:16:51,280 » Yep. And I think I think it's it's better for employees to have that merit 1009 01:16:48,239 --> 01:16:54,560 base, too. Um it it's an incentive. Um, but it everyone will still get an 1010 01:16:53,280 --> 01:16:57,440 increase. It's just a matter of how much. 1011 01:16:54,880 --> 01:17:04,239 » I vacasillate on that. It causes me to lose sleep over that 1012 01:17:00,239 --> 01:17:08,080 because Oh, you could be going down a a whale on that one. 1013 01:17:07,040 --> 01:17:12,239 So, >> and you do the evaluations? 1014 01:17:10,640 --> 01:17:14,800 » Well, the directors will be doing the evaluations. 1015 01:17:13,440 --> 01:17:18,159 » How about the ones that work at the pleasure of the board? 1016 01:17:16,640 --> 01:17:23,679 » You do my evaluations. >> Okay. because we've never had before. I 1017 01:17:20,800 --> 01:17:27,600 I knew that, but I was >> Oh, when we did that, we will be 1018 01:17:25,840 --> 01:17:31,679 evaluating you in office, >> I believe. So, I do not 1019 01:17:29,679 --> 01:17:36,159 » Well, she's not the only one that works. >> All right. Well, when they 1020 01:17:34,159 --> 01:17:40,239 » So, what I can do is um I can work with you on that process as well and possibly 1021 01:17:38,480 --> 01:17:42,719 I do the review because I work with them dayto day, but then I bring it to you. 1022 01:17:42,239 --> 01:17:46,719 » Okay. >> Um so that you can you can also see. 1023 01:17:45,840 --> 01:17:50,239 » Okay. >> Will we get everybody job prescriptions 1024 01:17:49,120 --> 01:17:55,280 to work. >> Yeah, I think that would be a good idea. 1025 01:17:52,640 --> 01:18:00,640 » Good. Good. >> And we will be doing our evaluation of 1026 01:17:57,760 --> 01:18:04,960 you this time alone, Mr. There's no no need for Mr. Al to come in. 1027 01:18:02,800 --> 01:18:09,280 » I have no idea to be honest with you. >> I prefer not to have him come. 1028 01:18:07,520 --> 01:18:15,120 » Okay. If I may say something, uh, 1029 01:18:13,360 --> 01:18:21,520 I don't know how you feel, but I can truly say that MEST was there when I had 1030 01:18:18,560 --> 01:18:26,719 nobody here to help me or stand with me. And, uh, I'm not using this as a cuss 1031 01:18:24,320 --> 01:18:32,800 word, but I mean, I went through I went through and if I didn't have Mr. Aner 1032 01:18:29,520 --> 01:18:38,239 guidance to help me through, you know, only God knows if I keep it here today. 1033 01:18:35,280 --> 01:18:46,800 » Good party. But I think that's up to you. Well, he is he is a good tool, but 1034 01:18:41,920 --> 01:18:51,679 uh also he has been involved and he has been helping Christo a great deal, 1035 01:18:49,040 --> 01:18:55,679 » but I think it's time now >> we are ready for this and so we do not 1036 01:18:54,640 --> 01:18:59,040 understand what you're saying. >> There's other people with tasks that we 1037 01:18:57,280 --> 01:19:02,880 can bring in. >> So there's other people with impass that 1038 01:19:00,719 --> 01:19:06,560 can it doesn't have to be >> and I can understand what you're saying 1039 01:19:04,560 --> 01:19:11,560 but let me tell you something. I don't forget the ones that was there for me. 1040 01:19:12,719 --> 01:19:20,400 » And he was helped me out on a few occasions. 1041 01:19:17,679 --> 01:19:23,280 » Oh, you for talking to him. >> He's helped me. 1042 01:19:21,840 --> 01:19:27,040 » Yep. >> So then also town hall security, 1043 01:19:25,120 --> 01:19:31,199 identification, and time sheets. Uh again, this has been integrated into the 1044 01:19:29,120 --> 01:19:35,440 next budget. So that way we can get more security here or better security here. 1045 01:19:33,360 --> 01:19:39,760 Like I said, we can deactivate a badge. we can't deactivate a key. Um, so I 1046 01:19:38,159 --> 01:19:43,840 would like to have badges for employees to be able to come in and it will also 1047 01:19:41,760 --> 01:19:48,239 automatically disarm the alarm, you know, things like that. So it will kind 1048 01:19:45,520 --> 01:19:52,640 of streamline that for for everyone. Uh, that is also subject to grant partial 1049 01:19:50,560 --> 01:19:56,880 grant reimbursement through PE partners and that grant opens on July 27th. So I 1050 01:19:55,120 --> 01:20:00,880 will be submitting for that as well or figuring out how I can I can work that 1051 01:19:58,880 --> 01:20:04,719 to our advantage. 27 budget, we've already had our work 1052 01:20:02,960 --> 01:20:09,679 one works shop. I would like to have another workshop based on the ED edits 1053 01:20:07,120 --> 01:20:14,640 I'm going to be making. Um, we can discuss that later. I already discussed 1054 01:20:12,400 --> 01:20:18,320 with you that my calendar that I've developed, storm emergency and operation 1055 01:20:16,560 --> 01:20:23,280 plans, I mentioned that with the city of Bristol. Employee manual upgrades, we 1056 01:20:21,360 --> 01:20:29,280 discussed that. Uh, the general contractor and mechanic needs, 1057 01:20:26,239 --> 01:20:33,360 that one, it's frustrating to be honest with you. Um, I received multiple 1058 01:20:31,440 --> 01:20:38,000 estimates, but now as we start to look at it, it's just not it's not feasible 1059 01:20:36,080 --> 01:20:41,120 for some of these. So, I think we I need to just piece it out and then bring you 1060 01:20:39,760 --> 01:20:44,480 the estimates and then we make a decision. And I will do that for our 1061 01:20:42,560 --> 01:20:48,480 next for our August board meeting because it's just we need to get this 1062 01:20:46,080 --> 01:20:54,640 done and I'm I'm tired of it sitting on my to-do list. So, um you know, Mr. 1063 01:20:52,640 --> 01:20:58,320 Moltry and I did discuss a few items around here that could be worked on as 1064 01:20:56,560 --> 01:21:01,120 rainy day projects because we do know some rain is coming up. and they won't 1065 01:20:59,840 --> 01:21:05,679 be able to mow. They won't be able to work on the project. So, we do have some 1066 01:21:03,199 --> 01:21:13,280 items kind of a honeydew list, so to speak, for them to come in and work on. 1067 01:21:09,520 --> 01:21:19,760 » And I suggested some items because Wells Park is not on high priority on that, 1068 01:21:16,400 --> 01:21:23,760 but I provided you I gave you some there's some things that can be done in 1069 01:21:22,000 --> 01:21:27,760 cooler weather, >> right? So, I'm talking about actual like 1070 01:21:25,520 --> 01:21:32,480 rainy rainy view. >> Yeah, it can be inside, but I'm still 1071 01:21:30,239 --> 01:21:36,000 looking further ahead >> for the fall. Absolutely. 1072 01:21:34,480 --> 01:21:38,880 » Possibly winter time. >> Yep. So, 1073 01:21:36,960 --> 01:21:42,719 » and I think in the past it's just been a lot of whack-a-ole with projects and as 1074 01:21:41,040 --> 01:21:47,840 we start to move forward, we can start actually planning out these projects and 1075 01:21:44,320 --> 01:21:52,080 I'm really excited for that. So, um that is my report. 1076 01:21:49,760 --> 01:21:55,840 » All right. Before we move much further, uh, do we have a motion to approve the 1077 01:21:54,000 --> 01:22:01,239 financial report? >> Make a motion to approve the financial 1078 01:21:58,239 --> 01:22:01,239 approach. 1079 01:22:03,360 --> 01:22:08,239 » Town Manager, may we get a vote? >> Yes. 1080 01:22:06,639 --> 01:22:11,040 » Uh, Alderwoman Kane, >> yes. Alderman Malone, 1081 01:22:10,320 --> 01:22:12,719 » yes. >> Alderwoman Keith, 1082 01:22:12,400 --> 01:22:14,320 » yes. >> Vice Mayor Adams, 1083 01:22:13,760 --> 01:22:15,920 » yes. >> And Alderman Johnson, 1084 01:22:15,520 --> 01:22:20,000 » yes. >> All right. 1085 01:22:17,040 --> 01:22:24,320 » All right. Moving on. report from Selma County District 5 commissioners. Don't 1086 01:22:22,239 --> 01:22:27,440 see Mr. Glover or Mr. King here. So, we'll move right on to the board of 1087 01:22:25,920 --> 01:22:32,400 mayor and alderman comment. >> So, she didn't put on distinguished 1088 01:22:29,120 --> 01:22:38,560 guests, but we do have Mr. >> Mr. Well, actually, he gives us updates, 1089 01:22:36,000 --> 01:22:42,239 so I don't distinguish guests. Not really. Welcome back. We have missed 1090 01:22:41,360 --> 01:22:46,320 you. >> You ready for me now? 1091 01:22:43,199 --> 01:22:52,480 » Sure. Go right ahead. >> Good deal. Um, so, uh, Chris had asked 1092 01:22:50,239 --> 01:22:58,000 me to come tonight and, um, give some updates on, um, the ongoing work at the 1093 01:22:55,600 --> 01:23:02,320 water treatment plant and, um, the sewer project here across the street. Um, 1094 01:23:00,080 --> 01:23:07,040 since she already touched on the sewer project, I'll start with that one. Um, 1095 01:23:05,360 --> 01:23:13,199 really every everything she said, you know, is that Alan has sent me shop 1096 01:23:09,679 --> 01:23:17,840 drawings of the the manhole. Um, I guess he's just awaiting the manhole as as it 1097 01:23:15,440 --> 01:23:21,760 has been ordered. Okay. So just awaiting the manhole per the consent order, 1098 01:23:20,400 --> 01:23:28,480 corrective action plan and implementation schedule. That work is 1099 01:23:23,760 --> 01:23:33,280 set to be complete July 24th. If if that's not doable, let me know and I'll 1100 01:23:30,800 --> 01:23:36,000 contact TEC to let them know that the schedule [snorts] needs to adjust. 1101 01:23:34,800 --> 01:23:39,600 » Yep, we'll do that. >> Um 1102 01:23:37,199 --> 01:23:42,840 » and so >> I'm sorry. 1103 01:23:43,520 --> 01:23:46,239 » Oh, >> I can look that up. I believe it was 1104 01:23:45,440 --> 01:23:48,480 what, two weeks ago? >> I was going to say two weeks ago. 1105 01:23:48,000 --> 01:23:52,960 » Okay. >> Yep. 1106 01:23:51,360 --> 01:23:55,280 » But yeah, >> that's 1107 01:23:53,440 --> 01:24:00,719 » if that schedule needs to push a little bit, let me know and I'll I'll inform 1108 01:23:58,000 --> 01:24:04,239 them that, you know, adjustment made to our implementation schedule. 1109 01:24:01,920 --> 01:24:07,760 » I'd say that'd be a safe bet. >> Yeah. 1110 01:24:05,520 --> 01:24:09,920 » To push it. >> We'll check with Allen and confirm 1111 01:24:09,199 --> 01:24:13,440 before >> I would rather have a date in mind 1112 01:24:11,840 --> 01:24:18,080 before we just say push it. I would like to have a date. They're going to want to 1113 01:24:15,120 --> 01:24:23,280 know exactly when when it can be done when uh 1114 01:24:21,360 --> 01:24:28,080 I said they'll be forgiving the first time, but we need to be sure that we are 1115 01:24:25,920 --> 01:24:34,560 » pretty spot on with the next one. >> Um 1116 01:24:29,760 --> 01:24:40,960 also, um other items towards that. Um second notices on the private defect, 1117 01:24:38,000 --> 01:24:48,560 uh the sewer private defect letters, those those were sent out on the 29th. 1118 01:24:44,480 --> 01:24:54,159 Um so final notices um should uh schedule should adjust to go out July 1119 01:24:51,360 --> 01:25:00,080 29th and um that will close out those two milestones. Um I also am um 1120 01:24:58,400 --> 01:25:05,760 preparing to write the first quarterly report required of the consent order. I 1121 01:25:02,239 --> 01:25:09,600 think it has to go out next week. July 15th I think is the date on that. 1122 01:25:08,000 --> 01:25:12,719 » Um yeah 1123 01:25:11,199 --> 01:25:18,320 fairly certain it's next week. I've got it on my calendar, but first quarterly 1124 01:25:14,800 --> 01:25:23,360 report will be sent out next week. Um, so if y'all have any questions, 1125 01:25:20,320 --> 01:25:27,920 » I actually have a question for Christa. Christa, on those letters, you might 1126 01:25:26,080 --> 01:25:32,560 want to explain a little bit more in detail about the letters, 1127 01:25:29,120 --> 01:25:35,840 » the private defect letters. So, um, >> you won't smoke it. 1128 01:25:33,920 --> 01:25:41,920 » Uh, so Mor and Craig went and did smoke testing and where we found defects for 1129 01:25:39,520 --> 01:25:46,560 on private property, we sent letters out to those indiv to those homeowners to 1130 01:25:44,000 --> 01:25:51,440 make fixes. Uh, and they were to come in and notify us that they have fixed or 1131 01:25:48,639 --> 01:25:55,920 submit a plan to fix. For example, I will say this, Mr. Chase across the 1132 01:25:53,600 --> 01:25:59,760 street, because that project across the street impacts him, he came in, we 1133 01:25:58,159 --> 01:26:04,159 discussed it. I said, "Just send me an email that says basically once you fix 1134 01:26:01,520 --> 01:26:07,840 your problem, I'll fix mine." So, you know, we're being flexible in that 1135 01:26:06,000 --> 01:26:14,960 regard because we know that it's not just I mean I mean can't send much out 1136 01:26:11,920 --> 01:26:19,360 that people don't hear about. So, I'm not sure if the other board members 1137 01:26:16,719 --> 01:26:22,159 were aware of or not, but they had 60 days 1138 01:26:20,800 --> 01:26:24,960 » to to let us know. >> Yeah. To let you know 1139 01:26:23,199 --> 01:26:27,120 » and then uh >> what your intent what their intentions 1140 01:26:26,960 --> 01:26:30,880 were, >> right? And it didn't have to necessarily 1141 01:26:28,719 --> 01:26:33,760 be fixed within 60 days. It's what >> delay your Yeah. What's your plan? What 1142 01:26:32,960 --> 01:26:38,080 is your digit? >> Yep. And some didn't get back to us and 1143 01:26:35,920 --> 01:26:42,480 most did. We only had a couple what? Four, I think I had to send out. 1144 01:26:40,239 --> 01:26:46,400 » So, it not bad. >> All right. 1145 01:26:43,920 --> 01:26:48,480 » Yeah. Could you send me those? I don't I don't 1146 01:26:46,800 --> 01:26:50,560 » Oh, I didn't. Okay. I scanned them. I just apparently didn't hit send. Okay. 1147 01:26:50,080 --> 01:26:54,960 Yeah. >> I will I will want to include those in 1148 01:26:52,560 --> 01:26:58,080 the quarterly report. Um, I think you have to send that they've got sent out, 1149 01:26:56,560 --> 01:27:03,280 but if I have a copy of them, that'd be great. Um, so I guess any other 1150 01:27:00,960 --> 01:27:08,639 questions involving consent order, anything? 1151 01:27:04,960 --> 01:27:13,040 » What about the u I guess the survey or the maps and stuff of all the water 1152 01:27:10,320 --> 01:27:19,120 lines and stuff is supposed to >> last year. Um, so the the funding by the 1153 01:27:17,199 --> 01:27:25,440 funding those projects are going to let's see 1154 01:27:23,280 --> 01:27:31,120 there's there's the swig funding and then there's other pot funding that 1155 01:27:27,199 --> 01:27:36,320 they're off by a year. We're our goal is to have those wrapped up by the end of 1156 01:27:33,199 --> 01:27:41,679 September. So by the end of September we hope to have now 1157 01:27:39,840 --> 01:27:47,040 Yes. Yes. By the end of September, we have to have the GIS mapping done, the 1158 01:27:44,080 --> 01:27:52,800 cur uh the um asset management plan complete, um capital improvement plan, 1159 01:27:49,920 --> 01:27:57,199 and the rate study. Um the town already has um a water model. So, some of these 1160 01:27:55,679 --> 01:28:02,800 other municipalities have that as part of their scope and that can push to the 1161 01:27:59,520 --> 01:28:07,840 next year, but um the plan right now is to have that stuff complete inclusive of 1162 01:28:05,280 --> 01:28:11,360 the GIS mapping um by the end of September. 1163 01:28:09,440 --> 01:28:15,440 That's what we're pushing for. >> Well, that includes some storm water 1164 01:28:13,199 --> 01:28:22,560 drain stuff or is that different? >> So, that includes the sanitary sewer and 1165 01:28:18,080 --> 01:28:26,719 the water and all the pertinances of relative to those two systems. 1166 01:28:24,560 --> 01:28:32,719 » Yes. So, EPA is doing the storm drain. 1167 01:28:31,440 --> 01:28:37,120 » It's very exciting that we're having this all happen. 1168 01:28:34,239 --> 01:28:41,000 » It is. It is. if it's not a hope and a promise and a let down. 1169 01:28:42,480 --> 01:28:48,000 » So, uh, anything else regarding that stuff and we can talk about water 1170 01:28:46,560 --> 01:28:53,280 treatment plan otherwise? >> Yeah, just go for it. 1171 01:28:49,360 --> 01:29:00,239 » All right. So, um I emailed Jonah with Eric um after receiving the request for 1172 01:28:56,320 --> 01:29:06,239 my attendance and um kind of asked him for an updated list of tasks that's been 1173 01:29:03,120 --> 01:29:12,960 complete and a schedule of future um work planned. And so completed to date, 1174 01:29:09,360 --> 01:29:17,120 he has all major instrumentation, PLC, valve, analyzer, and control panel 1175 01:29:15,040 --> 01:29:21,520 submittals have been approved. Major equipment, instrumentation, control 1176 01:29:19,199 --> 01:29:26,400 panels, valves and analyzers, and field devices have been procured and 1177 01:29:23,280 --> 01:29:31,040 delivered. Electrical roughin at the treatment plant is substantially 1178 01:29:28,000 --> 01:29:37,280 complete, including conduit, cable tray, junction boxes, junction boxes, and uh 1179 01:29:34,960 --> 01:29:41,360 preparation for final device terminations. 1180 01:29:38,880 --> 01:29:46,960 Um instrument mounting location have been field verified and installation 1181 01:29:43,920 --> 01:29:54,080 layout's been completed and installation materials staged and then shutdown is 1182 01:29:50,480 --> 01:30:01,440 planning to be uh had been shutdown planning has been completed um to 1183 01:29:56,480 --> 01:30:05,520 minimize plant downtime. Um he gave me a sequence to 1184 01:30:03,920 --> 01:30:13,840 um the shutdown sequence. It goes through a 1185 01:30:10,480 --> 01:30:19,440 fiveweek sequence of line items here. Um 1186 01:30:17,360 --> 01:30:21,440 I can read them all off or I can just read 1187 01:30:19,840 --> 01:30:24,480 » clarify it's not going to be down for five. 1188 01:30:22,320 --> 01:30:28,320 » Yeah. Not consecutively at least to my knowledge. I I just want before that 1189 01:30:26,719 --> 01:30:35,360 question comes up, it will come down. >> You saw my job, y'all. [laughter] 1190 01:30:31,920 --> 01:30:41,199 » So, he he's got the schedule um of of the work conducted within those five 1191 01:30:37,440 --> 01:30:47,600 weeks and then um the only thing Yeah, there it is. Um 1192 01:30:45,040 --> 01:30:53,280 he's he's got the manual transfer switch uh for the for the generator noted on 1193 01:30:50,239 --> 01:30:58,159 here. um that equipment did have a little bit longer lead time than the 1194 01:30:55,360 --> 01:31:02,719 others. So um once once that equipment's received um 1195 01:31:00,639 --> 01:31:07,520 they'll complete that associated work as well. Um so his final note here says the 1196 01:31:05,920 --> 01:31:12,159 majority of the remaining work is concentrated within the planned shutdown 1197 01:31:09,920 --> 01:31:17,920 period and consists of field installation, electrical integration, 1198 01:31:14,960 --> 01:31:23,679 PLC checkout, startup, commissioning and operation training. Um, we anticipate 1199 01:31:20,880 --> 01:31:30,480 the work progressing in accordance with this sequence. So, um, I can forward 1200 01:31:28,159 --> 01:31:36,560 this to you, Kristen. You can distribute to them if you would like, so they can 1201 01:31:33,199 --> 01:31:41,120 read the shutdown sequence. It's >> Well, it's two pages long, so 1202 01:31:39,440 --> 01:31:46,320 » I can go through it, but >> it's all [laughter] right, man. 1203 01:31:43,520 --> 01:31:51,600 » So, just email it. >> We'll peruse [laughter] it. Thank you. 1204 01:31:48,159 --> 01:31:55,199 Um, but other than that, um, yeah, that's that's where that one stands. We 1205 01:31:53,199 --> 01:31:59,120 did have that, uh, I can attest to that rough end meeting. We did have that last 1206 01:31:56,960 --> 01:32:03,760 Thursday with I think it was Thursday with Heric and Lord company and went 1207 01:32:01,360 --> 01:32:08,800 through and everybody made sure that they had their margin orders of where 1208 01:32:05,440 --> 01:32:11,920 everything was to go and um, it's progressing. 1209 01:32:09,920 --> 01:32:15,520 » So, y'all have any questions on that front? 1210 01:32:13,520 --> 01:32:17,920 » Sounds good. Sounds like we're getting closer. 1211 01:32:16,000 --> 01:32:21,920 » It's getting there. It's getting there. >> And you're working hand in hand with 1212 01:32:19,679 --> 01:32:27,360 Allan Street over there. >> Yes. Yeah. Um Yeah. I've I've reviewed 1213 01:32:24,320 --> 01:32:32,840 the the submittal drawings. Um he's got our plan. 1214 01:32:29,840 --> 01:32:32,840 So, 1215 01:32:33,760 --> 01:32:37,120 » all righty. Well, there's nothing else for me. 1216 01:32:36,480 --> 01:32:40,320 » Thanks, ma'am. >> Thank you guys. 1217 01:32:38,719 --> 01:32:45,679 » All right. Now, we can do the board of mayor's alderman comments. Um I guess 1218 01:32:44,239 --> 01:32:50,800 I'm on the top of the list, so I'll go first. Thank you all for coming out. 1219 01:32:48,400 --> 01:32:53,840 I think one good thing about tonight, you can see a lot of progress, a lot of 1220 01:32:52,400 --> 01:32:59,679 moving forward. >> Um, and you know, seeing something that 1221 01:32:56,800 --> 01:33:04,639 is planned for to be completed, you know, almost a month ahead of time. Wow, 1222 01:33:02,239 --> 01:33:08,000 that is so fantastic. So, >> I think everybody's doing a great job 1223 01:33:06,080 --> 01:33:11,000 and keep up good work. Thank you'all for being 1224 01:33:14,080 --> 01:33:21,600 » Hello everybody. It's good to see everybody and u 1225 01:33:18,560 --> 01:33:27,040 thank you for being here and it is truly a blessing to hear my fellow board 1226 01:33:24,159 --> 01:33:31,920 members with their strong powerful voice especially standing up and speaking up 1227 01:33:29,040 --> 01:33:38,000 for the people and wanting to do good by the people. I appreciate that and I'm 1228 01:33:35,679 --> 01:33:42,239 learning not to take anything or anything for granted and when somebody 1229 01:33:40,159 --> 01:33:47,360 do something good for me you know I don't ever want to forget. So when you 1230 01:33:44,400 --> 01:33:54,000 was talking about intest Michelle and Mest was very very instrumental of 1231 01:33:50,239 --> 01:34:00,239 helping me with my transition from mayor to being able to run as alderwoman. So 1232 01:33:57,520 --> 01:34:07,920 they were really good. So I'm thankful for test and love city residents. I will 1233 01:34:05,280 --> 01:34:12,800 continue to be a strong honest force for the people. I'll continue to stand up, 1234 01:34:10,159 --> 01:34:19,480 speak up and speak out for what's right. if you need just a phone call away. 1235 01:34:16,239 --> 01:34:19,480 Thank you. 1236 01:34:19,840 --> 01:34:26,880 » Thank everybody for coming. I'm glad to see some progress and everybody going 1237 01:34:24,639 --> 01:34:31,679 forward. Seems like everybody's getting involved or getting engaged in what's 1238 01:34:29,520 --> 01:34:36,679 going on. Won't know what's happening. So, appreciate everybody. Thank you. 1239 01:34:37,280 --> 01:34:44,560 I want to thank the people that are sitting here tonight in the audience and 1240 01:34:41,679 --> 01:34:50,800 a big shout out to those who watch the videos. So, we have far more of you all 1241 01:34:47,440 --> 01:34:58,800 out there in YouTube land than we have in the building here. So, and it appears 1242 01:34:55,040 --> 01:35:04,239 as though the meetings are being posted faster now, which will be which is great 1243 01:35:01,679 --> 01:35:12,159 and greatly appreciated. And hopefully this year uh we will roll in a new 1244 01:35:08,159 --> 01:35:17,360 system, new audio and video system for year for the people and instead of 1245 01:35:15,520 --> 01:35:21,920 having to record with the camera over here. So 1246 01:35:20,080 --> 01:35:27,920 again, thank you and I do want to thank my fellow board members and thank you 1247 01:35:24,400 --> 01:35:34,080 Mr. Fry. Thank you, Kristen. I think we we had a good meeting tonight 1248 01:35:31,040 --> 01:35:41,840 and and and I love I really want to get rid of that project list that that we 1249 01:35:37,360 --> 01:35:47,679 have had for a long time. Be glad to see that puppy burned when everything on 1250 01:35:44,560 --> 01:35:51,600 there gets taken off of it. So, but I guess and I'm not going to say slowly 1251 01:35:49,360 --> 01:35:58,400 but surely because I do not have patience. So, you know, so I know it 1252 01:35:56,000 --> 01:36:02,120 takes time but Sometimes we can move some of this stuff along. 1253 01:36:07,360 --> 01:36:13,360 » I I do thank everybody for coming. I'd like to see I'd like to see this room 1254 01:36:11,199 --> 01:36:17,679 packed citizens. I really would, >> you know, and giving, you know, giving 1255 01:36:15,360 --> 01:36:22,080 us down the road%. So, 1256 01:36:18,719 --> 01:36:28,800 » um I I've I've watched past videos from years and years ago, these meetings, and 1257 01:36:25,520 --> 01:36:34,080 you know, Sometimes it's it's almost a knockdown, dragout fight. 1258 01:36:31,199 --> 01:36:39,280 » And I I've seen I've seen this board change a little bit over the past year 1259 01:36:35,840 --> 01:36:44,560 and a half and we still disagree on a lot of things, but you know, we we're 1260 01:36:42,159 --> 01:36:49,520 we're civil about it. You know, we make our argument and I like seeing that. I 1261 01:36:47,119 --> 01:36:56,400 really do. And that that's the only way city is going to move forwards is if if 1262 01:36:52,800 --> 01:37:01,520 we agree to disagree, you know, and and work through it and give her strong 1263 01:36:57,840 --> 01:37:07,119 opinion. Um, Christa, I think I think you're doing a great job. 1264 01:37:03,679 --> 01:37:11,840 » I think uh, you know, [sighs] deep breath every once in a while, you 1265 01:37:08,639 --> 01:37:18,000 know, get that option back, but I do I think I think you're tackling a tough 1266 01:37:14,639 --> 01:37:20,159 situation and believe you're going about it. 1267 01:37:20,800 --> 01:37:24,360 wasn't built today. 1268 01:37:26,960 --> 01:37:30,280 » Thank you everybody. 1269 01:37:31,280 --> 01:37:36,440 » All right, we're on the old business. Any old business? 1270 01:37:37,840 --> 01:37:42,159 » All right, now we're on the new business. 1271 01:37:40,639 --> 01:37:44,639 » Miss B, you got old business? >> Old business. Business. 1272 01:37:43,520 --> 01:37:50,880 » Go for it. Kristen, I think I might have mentioned 1273 01:37:46,480 --> 01:37:58,080 it to you, but u only because I love Christmas parade so good, but have you 1274 01:37:55,119 --> 01:38:03,280 started or or as somebody that in the office that might would take over 1275 01:38:01,199 --> 01:38:08,239 ordering some of the new stuff that we need up there on street. 1276 01:38:05,280 --> 01:38:12,719 » So just this morning um I have worked with one of with the new uh municipal 1277 01:38:10,719 --> 01:38:16,239 clerk that's come on board. She will be handling most of the purchasing. I still 1278 01:38:14,239 --> 01:38:20,880 have to approve everything, but she will be doing the research, not just for the 1279 01:38:18,400 --> 01:38:26,000 Christmas parade, but for things for for town hall, for public works, things like 1280 01:38:23,600 --> 01:38:30,400 that. She's going to be handling that from now on. Um, again, I still have to 1281 01:38:28,320 --> 01:38:35,840 approve it, but taking that off my plate of doing the research. Uh, yeah. So, 1282 01:38:33,920 --> 01:38:43,679 yes, we are moving forward with that. >> And and to research, I said several 1283 01:38:38,960 --> 01:38:50,159 years ago, uh, I wanted a for blessed to purchase a a tree, 1284 01:38:47,040 --> 01:38:54,639 a Christmas type tree and plant it down at Wells Park. And this was about four 1285 01:38:52,639 --> 01:39:00,880 or five years ago. And I said, "Now, not little, not a little 34 a gallon here, 1286 01:38:58,080 --> 01:39:05,679 but something substantial to where we could actually have tree 1287 01:39:02,560 --> 01:39:10,320 lighting ceremonies down there. Decorate our Christmas tree down there, a tree 1288 01:39:07,520 --> 01:39:17,199 lighting ceremony, and do that at the park. And then we that would be like 1289 01:39:14,880 --> 01:39:21,840 maybe one get together that we could have for the people of L City. And 1290 01:39:19,760 --> 01:39:31,040 possibly that night we'd stand down there and sing some Christmas songs and 1291 01:39:27,440 --> 01:39:36,880 have hot chocolate and have some cookies and and 1292 01:39:33,600 --> 01:39:41,840 it and that had been everybody liked that idea whenever I suggested it was 1293 01:39:39,520 --> 01:39:47,600 standing out there in that audience, but nobody [laughter] went nobody went out 1294 01:39:44,080 --> 01:39:51,600 there and bought that tray. So, and right now 1295 01:39:49,360 --> 01:39:57,119 It's a pretty big sucker down there right now. So, and then we do need some 1296 01:39:54,639 --> 01:40:01,440 decorations on Main Street, down there. And 1297 01:39:59,040 --> 01:40:05,600 you know, I suggested a great big wreath and just something plain and simple. And 1298 01:40:03,520 --> 01:40:08,600 the big red boat. >> Yeah. 1299 01:40:08,719 --> 01:40:16,480 » And no bridge for Santa. Please, please, please, please, please. Or not on a 1300 01:40:14,560 --> 01:40:20,639 motorcycle. Please, please, please. Please. What was that? 1301 01:40:18,639 --> 01:40:25,960 » Please, please, please no branch on the motorcycle 1302 01:40:22,320 --> 01:40:25,960 branch for Santa. 1303 01:40:26,159 --> 01:40:36,159 And I have also suggested that we do build a Santa house and buy a Santa 1304 01:40:32,320 --> 01:40:42,320 chair and then let the kids line up and go in, buy a Santa chair, sit on Santa's 1305 01:40:40,800 --> 01:40:46,960 lap, and 1306 01:40:44,159 --> 01:40:49,920 cut something. That's for the kids. 1307 01:40:48,639 --> 01:40:53,760 » I want it for the kids. >> I think right there is a Christmas 1308 01:40:51,440 --> 01:40:57,280 committee chairman. >> Sounds good. 1309 01:40:55,760 --> 01:41:00,320 » Well, I do love Christmas. >> I do, too. 1310 01:40:58,400 --> 01:41:03,520 » But this is for the people. I want this for the people. What did you say down 1311 01:41:02,880 --> 01:41:08,560 there about >> I did not. 1312 01:41:05,840 --> 01:41:12,080 » I nod [laughter] my head. I nod my head. >> It had to have been Paul. 1313 01:41:10,159 --> 01:41:15,840 » She's going to help a lot of her stuff she was trying to get done last week. 1314 01:41:13,600 --> 01:41:21,840 » I know. Now it's trying. >> Well, that's it people. I mean, and I 1315 01:41:19,679 --> 01:41:25,760 say it now and say you think it's funny it's July, 1316 01:41:23,119 --> 01:41:30,480 » but if we don't get it done now, it won't happen. 1317 01:41:27,840 --> 01:41:35,520 » All right. We got any new business? >> Well, I do. It could be considered old 1318 01:41:33,760 --> 01:41:39,040 is a charter. >> Yep. 1319 01:41:36,080 --> 01:41:42,800 » We need to work on that charter. If you don't get anything done, I don't know 1320 01:41:40,880 --> 01:41:48,719 how you would go about it. Maybe, you know, 1321 01:41:43,840 --> 01:41:54,719 where the mayor or whoever is mayor will never be able to work as city manager. 1322 01:41:52,719 --> 01:41:58,400 » Keep those separated >> after. 1323 01:41:55,440 --> 01:42:04,800 » Let's let let's get away from all that. That will never be able to happen again. 1324 01:42:01,119 --> 01:42:09,679 » After we can work and like an updating of the charter 1325 01:42:07,360 --> 01:42:13,600 » like once we get the budget done. >> Yes. 1326 01:42:10,960 --> 01:42:19,440 » And and that we dedicate that we dedicate ourselves every month on that 1327 01:42:16,080 --> 01:42:22,960 charter until we get it snapped into place. 1328 01:42:20,080 --> 01:42:26,960 » Do you think that we can go forward with that anyway? Get that in there that I 1329 01:42:26,159 --> 01:42:32,159 mean >> we never know elections coming, right? 1330 01:42:29,679 --> 01:42:34,880 » We got some You never know. >> Yes, 1331 01:42:32,560 --> 01:42:41,679 » things are things are going to change. We know that and I do believe in a good 1332 01:42:37,360 --> 01:42:48,719 way, but we want it. we are uh mayor will never be able to work as 1333 01:42:45,760 --> 01:42:52,960 manager. We worked hard to get that in place. 1334 01:42:50,239 --> 01:42:57,600 » And I think that um it can be done in chunks to start right section. It can be 1335 01:42:55,840 --> 01:43:00,080 done in large sections, right? Because I don't think you can tackle the entire 1336 01:42:58,880 --> 01:43:06,000 thing in one work session. >> Oh goodness. But I think that if you 1337 01:43:01,760 --> 01:43:09,040 work on it in chunks starting the um the whenever the budget is passed that 1338 01:43:07,760 --> 01:43:12,480 next work >> we we could even we could even have two 1339 01:43:11,840 --> 01:43:17,280 » I'm sorry >> two but not 1340 01:43:13,440 --> 01:43:18,400 » yeah let's stop putting back on and make it happen. 1341 01:43:18,000 --> 01:43:21,600 » Yep. >> You know that's what's wrong now. We put 1342 01:43:20,239 --> 01:43:23,920 things off and it never happened. >> Right. We can have it as a standing 1343 01:43:23,040 --> 01:43:27,119 section. >> Yep. On the work session. Yep. 1344 01:43:25,440 --> 01:43:33,440 » Okay. But add another one so we can get it 1345 01:43:29,679 --> 01:43:39,960 done. Like two in one month. Like one week and then the next week. 1346 01:43:36,480 --> 01:43:39,960 » Whatever it takes. 1347 01:43:40,800 --> 01:43:47,199 » We've been trying to get that done for two years now. 1348 01:43:44,639 --> 01:43:50,719 » Any more new business? All right, let's move on to the second 1349 01:43:48,880 --> 01:43:53,360 session of public comments. Anybody willing to come up? 1350 01:43:52,000 --> 01:43:57,636 » Wait a minute. Your voice is not with you tonight. She ain't got that excuse. 1351 01:43:54,639 --> 01:44:00,960 » Well, you can go up first. >> [laughter] 1352 01:43:58,639 --> 01:44:07,520 » James Roberts, 231 Lake View Drive. I'll be quick this evening. Um I just had a 1353 01:44:03,600 --> 01:44:12,719 couple of questions. Um, town manager, would it be possible for 1354 01:44:09,360 --> 01:44:16,320 us to get uh, we're doing great putting the agenda out, but would it be possible 1355 01:44:14,239 --> 01:44:20,480 to get like whenever we have a meeting where we're going to have discussion and 1356 01:44:17,679 --> 01:44:26,080 action with ordinances or discussion and action on anything that we could get 1357 01:44:23,040 --> 01:44:29,920 some information put like page two, page three, page 10 of the agenda. I don't 1358 01:44:28,560 --> 01:44:35,119 know if you've gotten the opportunity since you've been here to go to one of 1359 01:44:31,520 --> 01:44:41,280 our county commissions uh yet. Some some nights it's five pages, some nights it's 1360 01:44:37,760 --> 01:44:45,679 50. Don't expect to get that in the weeds with it, but it would be nice to 1361 01:44:43,840 --> 01:44:50,480 be able to have a little bit of prior knowledge to make informed public 1362 01:44:47,119 --> 01:44:55,119 comment or to ask questions uh if we knew what was what was coming. 1363 01:44:52,159 --> 01:45:02,080 » Sure, I can do that. Um, next is is if the board's going to look at doing the 1364 01:44:58,080 --> 01:45:07,360 uh the credit for the pressure washing, I think whenever we're prepping for that 1365 01:45:05,040 --> 01:45:12,080 workshop, we should also get a real cost. Um, if the board's looking at 1366 01:45:10,080 --> 01:45:17,280 since the number was turned around tonight, I'm giving a credit of 500 1367 01:45:14,239 --> 01:45:22,159 gallons, we need to figure out what that equates to. And for one house, that's 1368 01:45:19,600 --> 01:45:28,800 probably nothing. but then kind of get an idea of say 30% of Bluff City washes 1369 01:45:25,440 --> 01:45:33,199 their their house in the month of July. What is that going to look like in 1370 01:45:30,639 --> 01:45:40,400 actual dollars to the taxpayers here in Bluff City whenever we uh have to fit 1371 01:45:36,560 --> 01:45:44,320 the bill for that? Um and then my next question is actually could be you but I 1372 01:45:42,960 --> 01:45:48,800 think it's going to be more catered to attorney Fry. Um believe we have some 1373 01:45:47,040 --> 01:45:54,239 pending litigation against the city of Love City. We haven't had any updates on 1374 01:45:51,360 --> 01:46:01,360 that in some time. U I'm curious if you could give us an update on that and if 1375 01:45:56,480 --> 01:46:07,440 the newly uh discovered um root structure that's definitely 1376 01:46:04,719 --> 01:46:12,400 impacted our issue across the road. Is that going to adjust our situation 1377 01:46:10,480 --> 01:46:15,920 favorably at all in this or are we still looking in a bad situation? 1378 01:46:14,320 --> 01:46:19,280 » I can speak to that. So, we are actually working working with Heron and McPeek on 1379 01:46:17,840 --> 01:46:23,119 that lawsuit and they have actually offered to come in and provide an update 1380 01:46:21,040 --> 01:46:24,639 to the board on that. Um, so I can try to schedule that for the next board 1381 01:46:24,320 --> 01:46:28,239 meeting. >> Now, is that going to be public or is 1382 01:46:26,080 --> 01:46:32,960 that going to be an executive session? >> I believe he offered to do it publicly. 1383 01:46:30,400 --> 01:46:36,159 » Uh, it would be up to the attorney and be up to Mr. 1384 01:46:34,159 --> 01:46:40,480 » I can talk to Mr. McPeek, but he seemed very open to doing it publicly. 1385 01:46:38,080 --> 01:46:43,600 » Okay, great. Because I, as a taxpayer, I'd love to kind of know where we're at 1386 01:46:42,560 --> 01:46:50,320 on that. So, >> is that the one across the road? 1387 01:46:47,679 --> 01:46:56,560 » And that was it. Thank you very much. >> Thank you, J. 1388 01:46:53,280 --> 01:47:01,080 » I just got one thing. David Har 200. Could we possibly put a entrance 1389 01:47:01,840 --> 01:47:10,880 sign down here at Wales Park, you know, where the parking area is? Put a exit 1390 01:47:08,159 --> 01:47:14,239 only and an entrance only. I I know it's marked on the ground, but 1391 01:47:12,639 --> 01:47:16,719 these hillbillies do not see that. They can't even use their 1392 01:47:15,040 --> 01:47:21,600 » I saw it today, man. >> They cuss by all the time down there. 1393 01:47:20,000 --> 01:47:23,679 » Am I wrong? Have you ever seen it? >> Yeah. 1394 01:47:21,920 --> 01:47:28,000 » Oh, no. That's what I'm saying. I saw it this afternoon when I was at the water. 1395 01:47:26,080 --> 01:47:33,600 » People don't look down. Don't look down. They look up. Could we do that? 1396 01:47:31,119 --> 01:47:34,880 » I'm asking you to sit here. >> Huh? 1397 01:47:34,159 --> 01:47:38,800 » Sure. >> Sure. Okay. I look forward to seeing it 1398 01:47:37,280 --> 01:47:42,639 like the trucks I see running around here. Oh, you're going to get me some 1399 01:47:40,560 --> 01:47:47,360 trucks for them people to ride around in the 1st of August, right? 1400 01:47:45,119 --> 01:47:53,440 » In August. Not the first of August. >> It's taken over a year to get a truck. 1401 01:47:50,960 --> 01:47:58,560 » I could My my nephew could have sold you three or four trucks at that time. 10 or 1402 01:47:55,920 --> 01:48:01,679 12. You think he should have been? Thank you. 1403 01:48:00,719 --> 01:48:06,040 » Anyone else? >> See, I try to get your trucks, man. 1404 01:48:08,480 --> 01:48:15,679 Good evening. I'm Michelle Roberts, 231 Lake View Drive. Just a couple of things 1405 01:48:13,119 --> 01:48:20,480 I was thinking about. Um, so some thoughts on the CPA. Um, it was kind of 1406 01:48:19,119 --> 01:48:24,159 funny. I think one of the board members said we don't want to write a blank 1407 01:48:21,760 --> 01:48:29,360 check, which of course we don't. Um, so I just have two recommendations perhaps. 1408 01:48:26,560 --> 01:48:33,440 Um, $200 an hour. Our town manager can spend up to $2,500. 1409 01:48:31,360 --> 01:48:37,040 She can get about 12 hours out of that. Maybe they can come in, take a look at 1410 01:48:35,360 --> 01:48:41,840 some high level overview of some things and give her a cost estimate. Or perhaps 1411 01:48:39,360 --> 01:48:45,920 the board can come back and just set a initial limit to give them some time to 1412 01:48:43,840 --> 01:48:48,480 come in and look at it based off what they see. They should be able to give 1413 01:48:47,040 --> 01:48:52,800 you guys a cost estimate of what they think it would cost. Might be a little 1414 01:48:50,239 --> 01:48:57,760 bit easier to have that conversation. Um, I also wanted to bring up that, you 1415 01:48:55,520 --> 01:49:03,760 know, according to our charter, the town manager or excuse me, not town manager, 1416 01:48:59,920 --> 01:49:08,400 um, the town recorder and the CMFO, they are appointed by the board. Their salary 1417 01:49:05,920 --> 01:49:11,199 is always also set by the board. So, that's up to the board to have that 1418 01:49:09,840 --> 01:49:15,679 discussion. We haven't seen that discussion happen. like to recommend 1419 01:49:13,679 --> 01:49:18,719 that perhaps either in the next meeting or do another workshop. You guys 1420 01:49:17,940 --> 01:49:22,159 [clears throat] really need to look at that especially if we're having a hard 1421 01:49:20,159 --> 01:49:26,960 time with the current salary that's set there. Um 1422 01:49:25,040 --> 01:49:31,679 I also I know there's a lot of just when it comes to um the reports from the 1423 01:49:29,280 --> 01:49:36,080 police department, but I just wanted to say that the police's job is not revenue 1424 01:49:33,840 --> 01:49:39,920 generation. And I know we joke about it, but I just want to give them the credit 1425 01:49:38,320 --> 01:49:43,920 they deserve for the hard work they do for our community because it's more than 1426 01:49:41,840 --> 01:49:48,320 that. They do a lot of things that we don't see and it's very dangerous at 1427 01:49:46,639 --> 01:49:52,880 times. So, just want to give them that credit where that credit's due. And then 1428 01:49:50,400 --> 01:49:58,239 Christa, um, you brought up the employee handbook. I have to tell you all it is a 1429 01:49:55,840 --> 01:50:03,360 huge undertaking, especially when you consider the difference in laws and 1430 01:50:00,080 --> 01:50:06,560 policies from 2007 until now. Is a huge difference. It's not just putting a 1431 01:50:05,280 --> 01:50:10,800 bunch of things in a book and saying, "Hey, we're done." She has to look at so 1432 01:50:09,199 --> 01:50:16,400 many different points that are specific to the criteria of the organization that 1433 01:50:13,840 --> 01:50:20,719 she's running and then figure out which ones actually apply to the employees 1434 01:50:18,719 --> 01:50:25,760 here and then make certain changes to that based off of how our organization 1435 01:50:23,199 --> 01:50:29,040 runs here. It's a huge undertaking. I'm surprised you got it to this point this. 1436 01:50:27,840 --> 01:50:32,880 » So, I don't want to take credit for it. We handed it off to MTAS and they did 1437 01:50:31,440 --> 01:50:37,040 it. But yes, >> still huge undertaking because you still 1438 01:50:34,719 --> 01:50:40,239 have to review it and you know it has to go through legal. There's a lot that 1439 01:50:38,239 --> 01:50:43,920 goes to that process. So don't sell yourself short. It is a huge 1440 01:50:41,760 --> 01:50:47,840 undertaking. It is long long long overdue. But thank you for your efforts 1441 01:50:45,840 --> 01:50:50,719 on that. It will do wonders for our employees and for our town. So that's 1442 01:50:49,600 --> 01:50:55,960 all I have. Thank you. >> Thank you. 1443 01:50:51,920 --> 01:50:55,960 » All right. Anybody else? 1444 01:51:06,400 --> 01:51:09,639 There you go.