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The Tennessee Municipal be viewed on the League’s website, League has launched its annual at www.TML1.org. Please read the policy process to determine the information carefully to become fa- BY VICTORIA SOUTH League’s legislative agenda for the miliar with the new elements of the TML Communications Coordinator 2013-2014 legislative sessions. process. Pursuant to recommendations The TML policy process is open adopted by the TML Board of Trust- and proposed legislative initiatives It was the best of times; it was ees and approved in the annual busi- for the 2013 and 2014 sessions of the the worst of times; a time of great ness meeting held during the Knox- General Assembly are being ac- contention, and a time of tremen- ville conference, the TML policy cepted through Sept. 21. All ideas dous progress. However people process has been revised. One of are welcome and TML encourages choose to remember the union be- the key changes in the process re- member-municipalities to submit tween the city of Nashville and quire that each completed proposed any initiative(s) of interest that ben- Davidson County; it was nothing legislative initiative form must be efit municipalities. Municipalities short of revolutionary, as recorded signed by at least three eligible local are reminded that only fully com- by historians and the political mov- officials of the sponsoring munici- pleted submissions will be consid- ers and shakers of that day. th pality. However, if a municipality’s ered. Upon the 50 anniversary of governing body is comprised of A completed and signed pro- Metropolitan Government of Nash- four or fewer members, then only posed legislative initiative form ville and Davidson County, the sys- the signatures of two eligible offi- must be received by TML no later tem still serves as a model of consoli- cials are required. “Eligible local than 6 p.m. CST on Sept. 21. Forms dated government throughout the Charter commission members meet in 1962. From left: Dan May, R.N. official” means any member of the may be submitted by the following nation. Consolidation is a merger of Chenault, Charlie Warfield, and Cecil Branstetter governing body and/or the city man- methods: by email to mlawrence a city and county governments and ager or administrator of the spon- @tml1.org ; by fax to 615-255-4752; the services of each, representing tion in November; and April 1, 2013, a touching tribute to former Nash- soring city. or, mailed to 226 Capitol Boulevard, creation of a new government entity, the implementation of Metro gov- ville Mayor Richard Fulton, the sec- A more detailed description of Suite 710, Nashville, TN 37219. not the taking over of one by the ernment. ond mayor to take office following the revised TML policy process can See POLICY on Page 5 other. “Fifty years ago, Nashvillians the city/county consolidation. Chosen by voters in an election decided to do something different “The forward thinking decision on June 28, 1962, metro government than the rest of the country and be- to make us a “metropolitan” form of came into being on April 1, 1963. come a more efficient government government has saved us money and Comments needed on Since that time, two other Tennessee and a stronger community by con- resources over the years and is the metro governments have been solidating our city and county gov- reason cities from all across the TDEC biosolids rule formed—Lynchburg-Moore ernments,” said Nashville Mayor country call us to learn more about County in 1988 and Hartsville- Karl Dean, who spoke recently how it is done,” Dean said. The Tennessee Water Quality land apply Class B biosolids, sub- Trousdale County in 2001. Accord- alongside Tennessean Chairman While consolidation “opened Board has initiated the rulemaking jecting public water treatment facili- ing to data provided by The National Emeritus John Seigenthaler, an edi- the door for business,” Jenkins said, process to promulgate rules for the ties to two sets of rules, resulting in League of Cities, to date, there are tor at the newspaper in 1962 when it it didn’t come easy, Cate recalls. “It land application of Class B little or no enhanced benefit to the only 14 city-county consolidations endorsed the measure. was a battle to the end,” he said. biosolids, which are solid organic environment. in the United States. Among them The pair kicked off a panel dis- Research documents by Metro matter recovered from a sewage TML is also concerned about are Indianapolis, San Francisco, cussion where some familiar faces, historian Carole Bucy details a near treatment plant, treated to remove the fiscal impact of the proposed Denver and Philadelphia. including George Cate, Metro post World War II explosion of ur- harmful contaminants, and applied rules. While there are no expressed A nine-month commemoration Nashville’s first vice mayor and two ban areas across the state. Among to land as fertilizer. charges set forth, we need to know of the anniversary is currently under- inaugural council members Judge them, the influx of Davidson County TDEC is seeking comments how the Division will account for the way in Nashville with activities Richard Jenkins and Jim Tuck, met suburbs rimming Nashville’s city from the regulated community, and additional work associated with pro- scheduled around three key dates: together again to discuss some of the limits, thriving, as the city began to the deadline to submit feedback to cessing permit applications and no- the successful referendum creating opportunities and challenges associ- suffer from an eroding tax base. In the Division of Water Pollution tices of intent and issuing the new the Metro Charter on June 28; the ated with the new consolidated gov- Bucy’s A Short History of Metro- Control is Sept. 7, 2012. permits. We have requested a cost first Metro mayoral and run-off elec- ernment. The evening also included See METRO on Page 8 TML has expressed concern to benefit analysis to identify areas the TN Department of Environment where both the Division and the and Conservation (TDEC) about regulated community could poten- Citizens tackle the complexities of city the proposal, as it adds a layer of tially incur expenses. regulation to the existing process. To review the proposal, go to Currently, the U.S. Environmental http://www.tn.gov/environment/ government at Franklin’s Academy Protection Agency (EPA) governs wpc/ppo/ph200400_40_15amd.pdf the land application of biosolids Please submit your comments to BY VICTORIA SOUTH through Title 40, Code of Federal Denise Paige at [email protected] Regulation, Part 503 (40 CFR 503), no later than Wednesday, Sept. 5, Although there’s still plenty of a self-implementing Federal regu- 2012. mysteries to explore in Tennessee, lation. TDEC has issued guidelines TML appreciates those of you Franklin officials are diligently to assist municipalities and utilities who attended the public hearings, working to ensure the mechanics of with compliance. voiced your concerns, or submitted local government aren’t among The proposed rules will require comments. We will continue to pro- them. This year’s 10th Citizens Gov- an additional state-issued permit to vide updates on this issue. ernment Academy kicked off Au- gust 23 with what it does best, offer- ing participants a free opportunity to learn about the wide variety of ser- Courts differ on police vices Franklin provides. Hosted by the city, key agenda items taught by use of DNA database department heads include lessons in planning, finance, public works, and BY MAGGIE CLARK public safety. Participants, who are Participants of Franklin’s 10th Citizens Government Academy, which Stateline.org Staff Writer free to comment and ask questions, kicked off August 23, have the opportunity to network with city officials under the guidance of city officials, while learning the inner workings of local government and its depart- Alonzo Jay King, Jr. was ar- often gain a whole new perspective ments such as planning, finance, public works, and public safety. rested on Maryland’s Eastern Shore on the inner-workings of their local in 2009 for first-degree felony as- government. “In finance, we’re a jack of all fire department was able to save sault and, as is standard practice in “It’s a pretty sophisticated op- trades,” he explains. “We do bud- money on training,” said Christine 25 states and the federal govern- eration and a real eye-opener for our gets, capital planning, pay bills, White, a six-year resident of ment, a sample of King’s DNA was citizens to realize all that goes into crank out payrolls, and audit other Franklin. “It’s impressive to hear taken at the booking facility and sent providing services,” said Eric departments. We also issue bonds about how the city is using that to the state crime lab. After analyz- States have asked the U.S. Su- Stuckey, Franklin city administra- and invest money. We’re over pur- money, learning how government ing the sample and running it preme Court to issue the final tor. It’s also a great opportunity to chasing and have to follow the pur- works, and how our money is through the state’s DNA database, word on the policy of collecting show off our talented staff that chasing rules. And we sometimes sit spent.” police found that King’s DNA arrestee DNA. makes it happen every day. They are in on review teams where an RFP has Part of the savings is reflected matched crime scene evidence from extremely dedicated and care about been issued for a particular product by the city’s Street Department, a 2003 home invasion and gunpoint being challenged.) the city.” or service to make sure someone has where a new infrared patching truck rape of a 53-year old woman. Based “There is a reasonable probabil- Sessions run for eight consecu- an idea what the financial interest of is not only saving the city money, but on the match, the state charged King ity this court will grant [a hearing],” tive Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm. the city would be.” adding to Franklin’s quest to provide with the rape, convicted him, and Roberts wrote, because the Third Along with a Saturday guided tour of According to Truell, it’s impor- green services and sustainability. sentenced him to life in prison with- and the Ninth circuit courts have city facilities. tant for participants to experience “The truck costs around out the possibility of parole. upheld collecting arrestee DNA, “I think they’re always amazed the lecture on city finances before $154,000 but with the savings it But King’s conviction was over- while both Maryland and at the breadth of what we do and the progressing to department opera- brings, we will pay for it in a year to turned by the Maryland Court of Minnesota’s highest courts have variety of skills it takes,” Stuckey tions. “We spend time with pie a year and a half,” Joe York, Appeals, which agreed with King ruled against the practice. The con- continues. “Our staff includes folks charts showing where the money Franklin Street Department director that his right to privacy as an arrestee fusion among the lower courts, Rob- with advanced degrees in engineer- comes from and where it goes,” he explains to the class. “The old tradi- was stronger than the state’s need to erts explained, muddles the legality ing, to skilled police and fire depart- explains. “They see normal trend tional way involved cutting a faux collect this DNA. Now Maryland’s of arrestee DNA collection, which ment personnel, to people who work lines for increases and expenses and patch in the concrete, digging it out Attorney General is asking the U.S. he called “an important feature of in chemistry.” revenue, which typically grow hand and hauling it off,” he said. “We had Supreme Court to issue the final day-to-day law enforcement prac- In the past, the academy has at- in hand because you can’t spend to bring in all new asphalt, which is word on the policy of collecting ar- tice in approximately half the states tracted a diverse group of partici- more than what you take in.” very time consuming and expensive. restee DNA. and the federal government.” pants from various occupations and Every year, citizens are sur- Now, with the truck’s infrared heat- In a brief opinion last week, Widespread Practice backgrounds, including those who prised at what they discover during ing unit on the back, we just heat the Chief Justice John Roberts ordered A final word from the Supreme have political ambitions and those the experience, as Truell notes. “I existing asphalt, add rejuvenating that the state’s DNA collection Court will provide long-awaited who are just mildly curious. always like to show people the chart oil to it, add a little asphalt as needed, policy be kept in place for the time guidance for states, which have “Some people are just looking of how much our pension costs have and put it back down. It’s very sus- being while the Supreme Court con- greatly expanded DNA collection for something to do and others really increased. It’s flat out dramatic,” he tainable.” siders whether it will hear policies over the last 10 years. Police want to dig into the weeds and the said. “They see a bar chart of how Additionally, all the leaves Maryland’s case later in the year. (A officers take arrestee samples using gory details of just about every- much it was in 2002 or 2003, and vacuumed by the Streets Depart- decision on arrestee DNA will not a cheek swab, and the samples are thing,” said Russ Truell, Franklin’s then it’s quadrupled or more each ment in the fall and early winter are affect the practice of collecting then processed and catalogued in a assistant city administrator. Truell year. That always jolts them a little.” turned into compost and sold back to DNA from convicted offenders, state database and sent to the na- teaches a crash course on the city’s “I took it in 2010 and was really citizens at a very low rate. which is widely practiced and is not See DNA on Page 7 finance department. impressed with the way the city’s See ACADEMY on Page 3 www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 27, 2012

Etowah City Manager Matthew Gravley. The depot has been sub- ject to flooding because of failures in the stormwater network, fea- tured prominently in the plans. During realignment of the structure’s drainage lines in the BY TML STAFF REPORTS measures. Chattanooga built its spring, it was discovered that the 50,000th Passat in February 2012, wooden frame that acts as a cushion and built its 100,000th Passat only between the building and its foun- BRENTWOOD three months later. dation had rotted away. The project Brentwood-based Tractor Supply includes reworking the depot’s Co. is planning to build a new corpo- CHATTANOOGA drainage system, repairing its con- rate headquarters. The farm equip- Mayor Ron Littlefield has put down crete walkways and cleaning its ment retailer announced that it has an executive order mandating a 25 roof. Historical preservation grant entered into an agreement to pur- percent improvement in energy effi- requests failed to net funding for chase an undeveloped parcel of land ciency at city facilities in hopes of the depot, so the city had to shoul- in Brentwood. The company has saving the city $2.85 million per der the burden through bond issues. The L&N Depot, a 106-year-old, two-story building and a key historical been using three leased facilities year. The city currently spends ap- Other restoration plans are in the Etowah landmark, is undergoing comprehensive repairs and renova- since 2004. The new 260,000- proximately $11.4 million per year, works, including repainting por- tions from its roof to its foundation. The depot, which serves as home to square-foot building is expected to $2 million of which has been tied to tions of the building interior and the Etowah Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee Overhill Heri- be complete in 2014. Tractor Supply specific buildings and purchasing rehabilitating a gazebo on the depot tage Association, has been subject to flooding because of failures in the currently employs about 650 people 130 new vehicles annually. Execu- grounds. stormwater network. The project includes reworking the depot’s drain- at its leased buildings and expects to tive Order No. 2012-01 includes en- age system, repairing its concrete walkways and cleaning its roof. grow to more than 1,000 employees ergy saving strategies in energy us- FRANKLIN Officials estimate the work will be completed in October. in the new building. age, water, a 25 percent diversion of The city of Franklin Geographic solid waste, utilization of renewable Information Systems (GIS) Divi- infrastructure improvements. The Memphis was cited in the best logis- BRISTOL energy sources, and procurement of sion of the Municipal Information project was funded with a 20-year, tics infrastructure category, and Bass Pro Shops, an outdoor clean vehicles. Technology Department (MIT) $3.72 million loan with an interest came in at No. 24 overall. enthusiast’s shopping paradise, is nabbed a top award at a recent con- rate of 1.79 percent. Forty percent of coming to The Pinnacle commercial CLARKSVILLE ference held by GIS software com- the funding was in the form of princi- NEWBERN development in Bristol. The Pin- The city received a $626,360 trans- pany Esri. The Special Achieve- pal forgiveness, which does not have The town was awarded a $229,789 nacle is expected to include a mix of portation enhancement grant to ment in GIS (SAG) Award honors to be repaid. Monteagle began opera- transportation enhancement grant to retail, dining and lodging, plus a 14- Clarksville for a project that extends organizations that have used GIS to tion of Wastewater Treatment Plant fund the Depot Connection Project. screen movie theater and amphithe- a trail along the Red River and com- improve the world—and set new No. 3 in December 2011. With the The project aims to improve connec- ater for live music performances. pletes a walkway in the downtown precedents throughout the GIS capacity of 500,000 gallons per day, tivity between the Amtrak Station The first phase of development, in- River District. The grant funds Seg- community. Franklin’s division 90 percent of the town’s infiltration and the Newbern business district. cluding the 100,000-square-foot ment I of the Clarksville River Trail, was chosen based on the entire and inflow has been removed from its The project includes the installation Bass Pro Shops, is expected to begin the first of two sections of a multi- body of work completed in 2011. collection system. In addition, man- of four pedestrian crosswalks, land- in early 2013. use, north-south trail segment ex- This includes several base maps holes were replaced and all of the old scaped pedestrian buffers, shade tending from the merge of the including the parks department. sewer lines were eliminated. As part trees, and pedestrian lighting. Ap- CHATTANOOGA Cumberland and Red Rivers and The public can view these maps at of the town’s overall improvements, proximately 900 linear feet of side- The Environmental Protection continuing north along the Red the parks and recreation finder web local plant operators have imple- walks along Jefferson Street and Agency has awarded the Enterprise River for approximately 1,500 feet. mapping application; http:// mented a Capacity, Management, East Main Street will also be re- Center one of 21 national gis.franklin-gov.com/ Operations and Maintenance Plan placed. Brownfields Environmental CLEVELAND mygovernmentservices/; and the and a Sewer Overflow Response Workforce Development and Job Mars Chocolate North America is public maps gallery on the city’s Plan, and both Wastewater Treat- OAK HILL Training grants to recruit, train and planning a $67 million expansion of website; http://gis.franklin- ment Plants No.1 and No. 2 have been The city has released the results of a place unemployed or underem- its Cleveland plant to make pretzel gov.com/public-maps-gallery/. removed from service. recent scientific survey performed ployed residents in skilled environ- M&Ms. The company plans to add The GIS division also has com- by Daxko T2 Consulting of city resi- mental positions. The job training 38 jobs. Mars currently employs 493 pleted an EOC mapping applica- MT. JULIET dents. The survey was comprised of grant will offer 60 Chattanooga resi- workers at the M&M production fa- tion that is integrated with A metal parts manufacturer is plan- telephone interviews with 411 resi- dents the opportunity to gain full- cility. Brentwood and Williamson ning to expand its Wilson County dents, and 186 residents completed time, long-term employment, poten- County which can be used in case of facility and add 34 jobs. Genesee an online version. The results show tially generating $1.7 million in an- DYERSBURG emergencies. The city was able to A&B said it will undertake a $2.1 that residents value living in Oak nual employment dollars in the com- The revitalization of the Dyersburg do this all in-house with little help million expansion of its plant at 8111 Hill and are highly satisfied with city munity. Trainees earn valuable cer- Regional Airport will continue on from outside resources. Eastgate Blvd. in Mt. Juliet. Genesee services. Residents stated that they tifications and grow strong skill sets. schedule, according to the Tennes- is a custom metal parts manufacturer value their neighborhoods, the con- Program classes include OSHA cer- see Department of Transportation’s GRAY and supplier to the telecommunica- venience of nearby amenities, the tifications in hazardous waste opera- Aeronautics Division. The city was DialAmerica, one of the nation’s tions, electronics, computer, medical safety of the area and other factors. tions and emergency response, con- awarded $3.5 million in funding to largest privately held teleservices security hardware, auto and other in- More than half of the respondents struction and general industry. Ad- repair and resurface the airport’s companies, announced the expan- dustries. could not think of a single thing they ditional training and awareness runway. The funding will address sion of its contact center operations dislike about living in the city of courses include aerial lift training; issues such as cracks in the runway, in Gray. To support growing client NASHVILLE almost 5,000. More than 75 percent fall protection and confined space line-of-sight issues and a partial re- demand, DialAmerica has in- A new bike share program will soon said they are satisfied with Oak entry preparation; heavy equipment build of the runway where the cross creased the contact center’s foot- be in operation. The city is expanding Hill’s trash service, communica- operation; first aid, CPR and Auto- runway and the main runway meet. print an additional 2,800-square- its bike-share system later this year to tions with residents, streets and mated External Defibrillator (AED) The improvements are needed for feet, and over the next several include 200 bikes available at 20 au- snow removal. Oak Hill citizens also education; lead-based paint aware- the airport to stay in compliance with weeks plans to hire more than 100 tomated B-cycle kiosks throughout expressed a positive view about the ness instruction; underground stor- FAA standards. The city took over contact center agents and experi- the urban core. Nashville B-cycle will city’s direction, with more than 35 age tank awareness; mold and asbes- operational control of the airport in enced professionals to join its ex- be fee-based and designed for short percent not able to identify anything tos remediation; and Class A Com- December 2011 and has been work- panding team. trips. To be launched later this year, that concerns them most about the mercial Drivers License (CDL) ing hard ever since to revitalize an B-cycle will be managed by the Nash- future of the city. Commissioners training. Upon program comple- area of town that had been referred to MONTEAGLE ville Downtown Partnership and is say they plan to use the survey re- tion, graduates will receive exten- as a “ghost town.” Now with an A seven-year sewer connection used in many other large cities, in- sults, as they plan for the city’s fu- sive support from The Enterprise additional $3.5 million in funding, moratorium for the town has been cluding Chicago, Houston and Den- ture. Complete survey results are Center and Tennessee Career Center the city is one step closer to its vision lifted due to major improvements ver. available on the city website, in obtaining full-time, long-term to make the airport a viable option made to the wastewater treatment www.oakhilltn.us. jobs in the community. Graduates for pilots in northwest Tennessee plant and collection system. In NASHVILLE are also ensured one-on-one em- and in surrounding communities. 2002, the Water Quality Control The National Governors Association SMYRNA ployer interviews and job fairs to aid Board signed an Agreed Order out- has decided to hold the group’s an- The Certificate of Achievement for with their employment search. ETOWAH lining excessive inflow and infiltra- nual meeting in Nashville in 2014. It Excellence in Financial Reporting The L&N Depot, a key historical tion in sewer lines that caused nu- will be the third time the meeting is has been awarded to the Town of CHATTANOOGA Etowah landmark, is undergoing merous sewer overflows. Due to held in Tennessee, after previous Smyrna by the Government Finance Volkswagen announced it is adding comprehensive repairs and renova- the inability of Wastewater Treat- events in Gatlinburg in 1951 and Officers Association of the United a third production team to its Ten- tions from its roof to its foundation. ment Plant #2 to meet the National Nashville in 1984. The NGA said that States and Canada (GFOA) for its nessee plant.The new team brings The depot, a 106-year-old, two-story Pollutant Discharge Elimination its nine-governor executive commit- comprehensive annual financial re- VW’s Chattanooga workforce totals building which serves as home to the System permit limits, the city was tee selected Nashville for its accom- port (CAFR). It takes a collective to 3300 people, a sizable increase Etowah Chamber of Commerce and required to restore portions of modations, venue options and “over- effort from employees of the finance over the original 2000 positions an- the Tennessee Overhill Heritage As- Trussell Creek. An equalization all appeal.” Milwaukee hosts the department to prepare the CAFR. nounced upon the plant’s sociation, is in the middle of neces- tank at Wastewater Treatment association’s next meeting in August The Certificate of Achievement is groundbreaking in late 2008. By the sary structural and cosmetic over- Plant #1 also collapsed in 2009, 2013. the highest form of recognition in the end of 2013, the plant will be able to hauls, officials said. The depot releasing approximately 150,000 area of governmental accounting churn out 180,000 vehicles annu- project, which will cost about gallons of raw sewage into Juanita NASHVILLE and financial reporting, and its at- ally, nearly 30,000 more than its $225,000 in renovations, grew un- Creek. Monteagle received $6.2 Nashville is among the top 50 U.S. tainment represents a significant ac- present capacity. The 2012 Passat – expectedly out of an Etowah Utili- million through Tennessee’s State cities for global trade. With a global complishment by a government and presently the sole vehicle built at the ties program to reduce flooding Revolving Fund loan program and trade market of $5.7 billion, the city its management. This award marks Chattanooga plant – continues to see through a restoration of the town’s American Recovery and Reinvest- was cited in the best incentives cat- the 24th consecutive year Smyrna its sales volumes grow by sizable stormwater system, according to ment Act in September 2009 for egory, and came in at No. 41 overall. has been recognized. 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 27, 2012 www.TML1.org Columbia uses grant to redevelop eastside

BY KELLY QUIMBY The Daily Herald

Two years after the city of Co- lumbia received funds from the U.S. government to boost its housing market, the city is nearly ready to use the money to build new homes for first-time buyers. Using a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Neighbor- hood Stabilization Program, the Advent Community Development Corporation is expected to begin construction of new homes on the city’s eastside by the end of the year, Columbia Housing and Redevelop- ment Corporation Director Trent Ogilvie said. “The program came out under For the first round, Advent Community Development Corporation will HUD, and it was developed as an build four homes on the Columbia’s east side, an area which has been alternative to all the foreclosures tagged by the city to be in need of redevelopment. that were taking place within com- munities all across the U.S.,” from the original sale. Assistant City ganization aimed at improving The city’s department heads serve as instructors for Franklin’s Ogilvie said. “You could do demoli- Manager Jennifer Moody said so far, blighted properties; and Habitat for Citizens Government Academy, which is currently in its 10th session. tion of blighted properties, acquisi- the city has pegged six properties for Humanity, a national non-profit Top: During an 8-hour Saturday class, citizens receive a guided tour tion, homeowner education and work in the city — including two on which constructs homes for families of Franklin’s water plant; a mock city council meeting helps partici- other types of eligible activities in East 11th Street, two on East Ninth in need — should contribute to a pants learn more about municipal issues city officials are faced with partnership with the city.” Street, one on Hill Street and one on positive turnaround for the area every day, including passing ordinances and Roberts Rules of Order; Ward 3 City Councilwoman West Third Street. within a couple of years, he said. Streets Director Joe York makes a presentation that will include Christa Martin said that while the About $27,000 was spent to pur- Jan Kirk Wright, president of showing a department video featuring city employees performing process has been lengthy, much chase the property, with the remain- People Helping People Together, their jobs made in-house by his department . work has been done with the Tennes- der of the grant funds devoted to recently announced the group would see Housing Development Agency, legal expenses involved with the be hosting its second annual People money lenders and a construction purchases, the down payment assis- Helping People Day on the city’s ACADEMY from Page 1 is verses property tax.” company in the intervening time to tance and homeowner education. eastside Oct. 13. The event is fo- “We’ve been doing that for four “People are also surprised at get the project under way. The program will continue to re- cused on improving life for East years now, and participants from how much the city maintains over- For the first round of purchases volve until the funds are completely Columbia citizens by upgrading the former citizen government acad- all,” adds Lisa Clayton, Franklin’s in Columbia, the director said Ad- exhausted, Moody said. curb appeal of the area’s homes. The emies have helped spread the Parks & Recreation director. “They vent Community Development Cor- “It is a big part of the redevelop- goal this year is to have more than word,” York said. “If we weren’t don’t realize what might be city poration, the non-profit arm of ment,” she said. “The NSP grant is 100 teams of volunteers clean up composting our leaves, we would property compared to private prop- CHRC, will build four homes on the working within the redevelopment more than 100 homes in the commu- have to haul them to a landfill.” erty. We have more than 700 acres in city’s east side, an area which has area, which has a high propensity for nity. The highlight of York’s presen- our parks system and more than 50 already been tagged by the city to be crime and a lot of blight that was “When you start cleaning up the tation is a made in-house video fea- structures. Participants discover it in need of redevelopment. Ogilvie occurring. We see this as a catalyst to area, attitudes change, people turing the city’s workers on the job. takes a lot of manpower to maintain said two of the properties purchased assist in work that’s already being change,” Wright said last month. “The video, the tour and other all that landscaping and equipment.” will require the razing of dilapidated done in east Columbia.” “When you start changing every- presentations all reinforce a sense of Among the facilities, the city structures prior to construction. The The city recently accepted more thing, it’s going to have an impact on community pride,” said White. “Af- operates seven historic parks and is other two homes are being built on than $20,000 in donations from Ad- the whole city of Columbia. The ter I took the class, I realized the in the process of interpreting its vacant properties. vent to devote toward the renovation whole climate changes.” value of living here. I’m actually battlefield in response to Franklin’s Advent will hosted a meeting of a structure on Wayne Street, Martin said she’s aware of more going to attend the academy a sec- recent battlefield reclamation ef- for first-time home buyers interested which will eventually house the projects from various groups could ond time. The classes inspired me to forts. in purchasing the single-family Maury County Boys and Girls be coming soon. want to become more involved in “We just started a cell phone homes using assistance from the Club’s Youth Empowerment Center Ogilvie said that as residences my community.” audio tour within our historic parks program. The homes will contain and Head Start. continue to improve over the next While Franklin just recently in- and linked our website to QR codes three bedrooms and two bathrooms Boys and Girls Club Director couple of years, the city, his organi- corporated LED street lights into its on signage in the park where visitors in their 1,000-1,200 square-foot John Stephens said the hope is to zation and others like it will begin to infrastructure, the Streets Depart- can hear the history on their cell space. The homes are expected to double the number of children ser- focus their efforts on improving east ment has maintained LED signal phones,” Clayton said. “When you sell for about $90,000, but those viced by the club. He said the pro- Columbia’s infrastructure and recre- lights for several years, according to do not have someone on site all the deemed eligible by the Tennessee grams offered by the club have been ational and commercial offerings. York, and is now in the process of time, it provides those layers of miss- Housing and Development Agency proven to create better citizens who “We just want to continue that work installing a battery backup system ing history. Being able to have an will receive a 4 percent grant toward have positive relationships with and bring about positive redevelop- for signals at the city’s major inter- audio tour and work with other their down payment, as well as a their community. ment,” he said. “A great community sections. groups within our city that tell the $10,000 grant toward the home’s This — along with the work of has to have great housing, great “If we have a power outage, the Battle of Franklin has been a tre- purchase. the East Columbia Task Force, schools and great parks for the citi- backup system will kick in and keep mendous asset.” Ogilvie said once the homes are which is studying the feasibility of a zens.” that intersection going,” he ex- Clayton notes that networking sold, the city can purchase and sell new school in the area; People Help- Reprinted with permission by plains. “We’re a huge maintenance with other departments and safety more homes with the funds earned ing People Together, a volunteer or- the Daily Herald. division, maintaining all the streets, and liability issues are always at the all the drainage, traffic signals and forefront during her department’s the rights-of-way. Participants usu- extensive planning sessions. ally don’t realize that we have a “The most interesting legisla- traffic signal division or that we tion affecting our parks system came have 103 signal lights maintained through a couple years ago with the in-house. If you drive around the guns in parks,” she said. “It created a city, you’re also going to see a few debate within our community about thousand signs. We maintain all that whether we should allow them or signage and also make the signs in- not. In the end, we did not allow house.” guns within our parks system. But Like most cities throughout the we do foresee that legislation like U.S., Franklin’s department heads this will have more and more impact are concerned about the future of on the parks system, because you municipal services in tough eco- have open spaces and multiple acres nomic times. where you do not have supervision. “We normally get a small per- We have to look at alternatives for centage of the gas tax for our resur- public safety.” facing program,” York explains. “If When asked what would be the gas goes up to $4 a gallon, our por- most important class of all, if legisla- tion of the gas tax doesn’t fluctuate. tors were to attend the academy, We’re looking to grow to around Stuckey said he would probably con- 100,000 citizens over the next sev- solidate everything into one class in eral years. As the city grows, we order to convey a sense of all the city have more streets to maintain. of Franklin does for its citizens. Money to spend on resurfacing “We’re not just here for police more streets would have to come and fire, or to pave the streets,” from the general fund. And the way Stuckey said. “We’ve got all these the economy’s been, general fund different things going that touch money is usually taken up with sev- people’s everyday lives. And what eral other things. When we invite we do is impacted by what happens people to come live and work here, at the state level. We would like to and grow businesses here, we would demonstrate the insight and profes- like to have the best streets pos- sionalism that exists in local govern- sible.” ment, the level of commitment and Back by popular demand, the involvement; how dedicated our mock citizen council meeting al- people are.” lows citizens to discuss and deliber- “I’m a firm believer that local ate, while demonstrating their ex- government is really the most effec- pertise with Roberts Rules of Order. tive government that can be deliv- “It’s interesting to watch them ered,” Stuckey continues. “We’re so struggle with some of the issues our close to the people. We get feedback board struggles with regularly,” said and respond to those needs more Monique McCullough, Franklin’s effectively because we’re right here. public outreach specialist. As she They’re our neighbors and friends assists with organizing the acad- and we’re here to make things work emy, McCullough also conducts for the community.” Saturday’s eight-hour tour of city While Franklin’s Citizens Gov- sites, where various department ernment Academy is already in ses- speakers are on hand. sion, citizens may register up to Au- “I think people are amazed at gust 28. Applications are available the water and wastewater plant,” on the city’s website, McCullough continues. “We al- www.FranklinTN.gov/CGA, or at ways say how the water that comes City Hall. The academy is free and out of the wastewater plant is a lot available to all residents of the city of cleaner than what comes in, which Franklin who are over 18 years of amazes them. The budget is another age. Class size is limited. If inter- eye opener. They usually don’t real- ested, call 615-550-6606 or e-mail ize what the percentage of sales tax [email protected]. www.TML1.org 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 27, 2012 Wade sworn in as state’s

BY TML STAFF REPORTS to captain in the training division in 29th Chief Justice 2006. William Watson is the new finance Tim Potts was re- Justice Gary R. Wade was director and city clerk for the city of cently promoted sworn in as the 29th chief justice of Cleveland. Watson, 58, of Hixson, as Columbia’s the Tennessee Supreme Court at the has served since 2008 as the ac- Chief of Police. Pictured L-R, Chris Ornelas, Chief Sevier County Courthouse. He will counting manager for Catoosa Potts currently Operating Officer National Asso- succeed Chief Justice Cornelia A. County, Ga. serves as the In- ciation of Broadcasters, Rep. Clark, who has served as chief jus- terim Chief of Po- Johnny Shaw, WBOL / WOJG- tice since Sept. 1, 2010. Gov. After 25 years with lice and is a 25- FM and Whit Adamson, President Haslam will administer the ceremo- the city of Franklin, year veteran of Tennessee Association of Broad- nial oath to Chief Justice Wade on including 24 with the the Columbia Po- Potts casters. Sept. 5, at the Knoxville Bar Franklin Fire Depart- lice Department. Potts attended nu- Association’s annual dinner honor- ment and the past year merous specialized training courses ciation of Broadcasters. The award ing the Supreme Court. Justice with the Human Re- and is a graduate of the University of was established in 1974 to honor Wade was appointed to the Tennes- sources Department, Tennessee’s Southeastern Com- broadcasters who have distin- see Supreme Court in 2006 by guished themselves through service Jeff Elliott has an- Elliott mand and Leadership Academy. He former Gov. Phil Bredesen. Prior to nounced his retire- has served as Patrol Sergeant and to their communities and the broad- his appointment, he served on the ment. Elliott, a former fire depart- Lieutenant over the Narcotics and cast industry. Shaw is the owner/op- Court of Criminal Appeals for 19 ment training captain and present Vice Division prior to being pro- erator of WBOL and WOJG-FM in years and was elected by his col- Occupational Health and Safety moted to Assistant Chief in 2000. Bolivar, where he started as an an- leagues to serve as Presiding Judge Wade Training Specialist for HR’s Risk During his tenure as Assistant Chief, nouncer. In addition to his 45 years from 1998 to 2006. Justice Wade need-based scholarships to law stu- Management Division, will leave Potts has been responsible for over- in broadcasting, the Hardeman previously served as president of the dents at each of the state’s law the city to accept the position of Fire seeing the day-to-day operations of County resident has been a Baptist Tennessee Judicial Conference in schools. Before taking the bench, Service Program Director at the all components of the department. minister for the past 32 years. 1995-96 and was named Tennessee Justice Wade was in private practice Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy Appellate Judge of the Year in 2004. for 15 years in the firm of Ogle, in Bell Buckle. A native of Franklin, State Rep. Johnny Shaw has just Dean Flier, Brentwood’s first fire He is the founder of the Tennessee Wade, and Wynn and also served as Elliott began his firefighting career become part of a select group of chief, has passed away at his home in Judicial Conference Bar Founda- mayor of Sevierville from 1977 to as a volunteer for the Williamson Tennessee broadcasters. The Dis- Arizona. He was 81 years old. Flier tion, an organization that provides 1987. County Rescue Squad. He was tinguished Service Award was pre- was responsible for turning a private, hired by the Franklin Fire Depart- sented to Shaw at the 64th annual subscription-based fire protection ment in 1988 and worked his way conference of the Tennessee Asso- service into a city-run fire depart- State revenues $9.9 million through the ranks. He was promoted ment. more than budget estimates and the Battelle Memorial Institute. Innovation Academy of Northeast Tennessee revenue collections budgeted estimate of $55.5 million. Tennessee, hosts 80 students in each continued their upward trend in The growth rate for July was positive sixth and seventh grade class and July, but at a much slower pace com- 8.64 percent. For 12 months rev- operates as a joint venture between pared to recent months. Finance and enues are over collected by $308.2 BY TML STAFF REPORTS Cooper said the idea behind the Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan Administration Commissioner million and the year-to-date growth hotline is to make sure the state’s County Schools, with the support of Mark Emkes announced a net posi- rate was positive 22.26 percent. Haslam founding member of bi- homeowners get the help they de- Eastern Tennessee State University. tive growth of 4.46 percent over July Inheritance and estate tax col- partisan mayor’s auto caucus serve. Homeowners calling the new The school plans to expand to eighth collections of one year ago. Overall lections were $10.1 million below A bipartisan group of four gover- hotline can learn about housing as- grade in 2013-14. The Southeast July revenues were $880.9 million, the July estimate. For twelve months nors, including Gov. Bill Haslam, is sistance programs or be directed to Tennessee STEM School, located on which is $9.9 million more than the collections are $37.9 million above forming an auto caucus to support foreclosure prevention counselors. the campus of Chattanooga State state budgeted. the budgeted estimate. policies aimed at boosting the U.S. The toll-free number is 855- 876- Community College in Hamilton July marks the 12th consecutive Privilege tax collections were auto industry. Michigan Gov. Rick 7283, available Mon. through Fri., County, hosts 75 ninth-grade stu- month this year in which total collec- $1.1 million above the July budgeted Snyder unveiled the National Gov- between 8 am and 5 pm Central time. dents. The high school will add an tions have exceeded the budgeted estimate. For 12 months collections ernors Auto Caucus, in a speech at additional 75 students for its first estimates. July sales tax collections are $9.0 million more than the bud- the Center for Automotive Re- TDOT provides grant for three years. The Upper Cumberland represent consumer spending that geted estimate, and the year-to date search’s annual Management Brief- Reelfoot Lake area vistor’s center Rural STEM Initiative is at Prescott took place in the month of June. growth rate was positive 11.71 per- ing Seminars at Grand Traverse Re- The Tennessee Department of South Elementary School and “We continue to believe the cent. sort. The governors typically com- Transportation is providing a $1.5 Prescott South Middle School in growth in sales and corporate tax Business tax collections were pete head-to-head to try to woo million grant to build a new visitors Putnam County. As they transition to collections indicates a very slow $1.0 million less than the July esti- automakers to expand operations or center at Reelfoot Lake. The Ten- become the region’s first STEM pro- economic recovery in Tennessee, mate. Year-to-date collections for locate new plants, each in his home nessee River Scenic Byway is re- gram, teachers will be collaborating but we also continue to see mixed eleven months are $15.9 million be- state. But they have collaborated on ceiving $500,000 for bicycle and with the hub at the Millard Oakley results at the national level,” Emkes low the budgeted estimate. some issues of importance to the pedestrian safety improvements, STEM Center at Tennessee Tech said. “The latest published leading Tobacco tax collections were auto industry in recent years. The and the Cherohala Skyway National University. economic indicators show that the $2.6 million below the budgeted es- caucus was formed to provide “a Scenic Byway is getting $20,000 to U.S. economy decelerated in the timate of $25.9 million. For 12 forum for governors to discuss bi- install more interpretive signs. The TN among most toxic states second quarter, which causes con- months revenues are under collected partisan, non-controversial issues Reelfoot Lake grant will be used to The Natural Resources Defense cern at the state level. by $18.5 million. related to the industry and its eight construct a new visitors center and Council has named Tennessee as “We’ll close fiscal year 2012, Gasoline and motor fuel tax col- million jobs. Govs. Jay Nixon, Mo. revamp existing facilities. among the most toxic states in the which ended June 30, with a revenue lections for July were over collected and Pat Quinn, Ill., are also founding country. According to the NRDC, surplus which will help maintain a by $3.4 million. For 12 months rev- members of the caucus, which will TVA ends Generation Partners Tennessee is the 11th worst state in balanced budget in fiscal 2012- enues are under collected by $5.1 be open to all governors. program the country for exposing its residents 2013.” million. The Tennessee Valley Authority is “to toxic air pollution from coal- On an accrual basis, July is the All other taxes for July were Spike in elderly crime victims ending its Generation Partners solar fired power plants.” Tennessee’s twelfth month in the 2011-2012 fis- over collected by a net of $5.2 mil- A growing number of Tennesseans incentive program Sept. 30 and re- electric sector emitted 9.6 million cal year. lion. 65 years old and up are becoming placing it with Generation Partners pounds of harmful chemicals in The general fund was over col- Year-to-date collections for victims of crime, according to a re- with Green Power Providers, a new 2010, the latest year for which data is lected by $2.7 million, and the four twelve months were $563.8 million port released by the Tennessee Bu- program that will continue to fund available. That accounted for 37 per- other funds were over collected by more than the budgeted estimate. reau of Investigation. The report, the the arrays at a lower rate. It will cap cent of the state’s pollution in 2010, $7.2 million. The general fund was over collected first of its kind in the state, found that the system size at 50 kilowatts and or about 3 percent of toxic pollution Sales tax collections were $14.7 by $543.0 million and the four other crimes with victims 65 years old or provide $1,000 in incentives, a sig- for all U.S. power plants. Tennessee million more than the estimate for funds were over collected by $20.8 older rose by about 7 percent from nificant decrease from the previous ranked 21st for the amount of indus- July. The July growth rate was 3.30 million. The FY 2012 revised budget 2009 through 2011, the same time program. Generation Partners trial mercury pollution emitted in percent. For 12 months revenues are assumed an over collection of that the state saw a 5 percent drop in helped fund up to 75 percent of 2010, at 1,250 pounds, or 2 percent over collected by $241.8 million. $209.6 million in General Fund overall crime. The report focused on projects between $100,000 and $1 of U.S. electric-sector mercury pol- The year-to-date growth rate for Taxes. Therefore, the amount over four key areas most likely to affect million. lution. Nationally, the NRDC found twelve months was positive 6.57 collected above and beyond what’s seniors: robbery, burglary, assaults a 19 percent decrease in all air toxins percent. already in the budget is $333.4 mil- and fraud. They were disproportion- TN exports up 7 percent emitted from U.S. power plants in Franchise and excise taxes com- lion ($543.0 million minus $209.6 ately victims of home burglaries and Tennessee exports are up 7 percent 2010. bined were $0.8 million under the million). fraud cases, making up one out of 10 so far this year, showing that more of victims of those crimes in the state the state’s companies are shipping during the three years studied. The goods overseas amid a range of ef- Green Development grants offered to cities study found that more than 41 per- forts to encourage such activity. The cent of those assaulted were attacked state’s exports totaled $15.7 billion The Tennessee Department of tions, trees and tree boxes, in addi- recreational areas. by a relative. The TBI said the report in the first half of 2012, up from Environment and Conservation will tion to outreach and education ef- Applications for the 2012 Green is meant to provoke discussion $14.7 billion in the same time period once again partner with the Tennes- forts designed to promote green de- Development Grants are due by among lawmakers, prosecutors and last year, according to data from the see Stormwater Association, the velopment in Tennessee communi- Sept. 30, 2012, and grant awards will law enforcement. You can’t treat it International Trade Administration. Tennessee Valley Authority and the ties. The grants require a 20 percent be announced by Nov. 1, 2012. the same as gangs, you can’t treat it Tennessee’s first half 2012 mer- Tennessee Department of Transpor- local match. Grant applications will be reviewed the same as regular burglaries and chandise export sales outpaced the tation to offer a grant program de- This year’s grant cycle repre- and ranked by a team comprised of robberies,” said TBI spokesperson 2011 figures for the same period in signed to help local governments sents only the second time the Green representatives from each of the Kristen Helm. “There has to be some many top destinations. fund green infrastructure and low- Development Grants have been of- partner agencies. The next offering kind of coordinated effort to deter- impact development projects. fered to local governments. Com- for Green Development Grants will mine how to deal with this type of TN opens three STEM schools A total of $350,000 in grant munities selected during the 2012 be available May 2013. Online ap- crime.” Citizens can help by report- The state’s Department of Educa- funds will be available for allocation grant cycle will join the cities of plication materials and additional in- ing suspicions to the elder abuse tion announced the opening of three over the next three years. Grants Athens, Lakeland, Knoxville and formation about the Green Develop- hotline at 888-277-8366. new Science, Technology, Engi- ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 Nashville, which received funding ment Grants are available on neering and Mathematics (STEM) will be awarded to local governments in 2008 for various projects ranging TDEC’s website at www.tn.gov/en- TN ranks highest sales tax rate focused schools this year. The new through a competitive process for from pervious concrete parking or vironment/greendev/ or through the Tennessee ranks highest among all programs are part of the Tennessee projects such as rain gardens, green walking paths to green infrastruc- Tennessee Stormwater Association 50 states in a new study of state and STEM Innovation Network, a col- roofs, pervious concrete applica- ture improvements to community at www.tnstormwater.org/. local sales taxes released by The Tax laboration between the department Foundation, a nonpartisan research organization. The state has the high- est combined state and local sales tax rate with an average of 9.43 percent, according to the study.

Hotline created for struggling homeowners The Tennessee attorney general and Tennessee Housing Development Agency have created a mortgage hotline for struggling homeowners. The development comes after attor- neys general across the country reached an agreement with the nation’s top five mortgage services that will provide an estimated $140 million in relief to Tennesseans. Tennessee Attorney General Bob 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 27, 2012 www.TML1.org President, Congress authorizes two-year transporation bill

walkways). Combined, these pro- volve significant air, noise, or water MAP-21: Moving grams would be funded at $800 mil- quality impacts; do not have signifi- lion per year, a cut of more than 30 cant impacts on travel patterns; and Ahead for Progress percent from the $1.2 billion allo- do not otherwise, either individu- cated in FY 2011 for the individual ally or cumulatively, have any sig- in the 21st Century programs. nificant environmental impacts.” States are only required to • New categorical exclusions in- By NLC Federal Relations Staff spend 50 percent of funding on clude: projects located within an “transportation alternatives” pro- existing right-of-way; projects re- On July 6, President Obama grams, funds sub-allocated based on ceiving less than $5 million in fed- signed a two-year bill authorizing population including funds to eral funds or which cost less than federal transportation programs fol- MPOs with populations of 200,000 $30 million in total; and projects lowing several years of negotiations and above. damaged or destroyed in a natural on Capitol Hill. The final agreement • States will first allocate funding disaster provided the replacement incorporated provisions of a Senate- from the “transportation alterna- facility matches previous design passed bipartisan bill, known as tives” program to the Recreational • Expanded flexibility to begin MAP-21. Trails Program unless they opt out project related activities prior to The following sections high- of the program completion of NEPA light some of the provisions of the • Current funding for Safe Routes to • Expanded delegation of authority legislation that most impact local School will continue through Sep- under NEPA to all states (from 5- governments. tember 30, 2012 state pilot) and expands to include • States can transfer up to 50 percent rail, transit and multimodal projects GENERAL of “transportation alternatives” • Multiple agency reviews to be con- • Effective Oct. 1, 2012; funds fed- funding to other state programs ducted concurrently, rather than se- eral transportation programs until • Transportation Enhancements quentially Sept. 30, 2014 Spending Report from the National • Allows MPOs or states to develop • Includes funding for federally sup- Transportation Enhancements programmatic mitigation plans ported highway, transit and bridge Clearinghouse details states’ use of • Allows DOT Secretary to design programs federal funding under the transpor- single lead agency in multimodal • Funded at $105 billion each year— tation enhancements program at project current levels plus inflation www.enhancements.org • Sets financial penalties for agen- Part of the federal two-year transportation program, the Congestion • Guarantees 95 percent return of cies failure to meet deadlines Mitigation and Air Quality Program is designed to help states and federal gas taxes back to states • Sets four year deadline for metropolitan areas meet federal air quality standards, funds projects • Transfers $18.8 billion in general TRANSPORTATION INFRA- completion of required permits, ap- that reduce congestion, improve air quality, and lower auto emissions. funds (not gas tax revenues) to keep STRUCTURE FINANCE INNO- provals, review or studies spending at current levels, despite VATION ACT (TIFIA) projects that do not operate in rights- performance plan outlining baseline shortfalls in the Highway Trust • Expands TIFIA finance program PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION of-ways dedicated exclusively to conditions, targets for performance Fund funding to $750 million in FY 2013 PROGRAMS public transportation are eligible for measures and a description of how • Continues 80/20 highway-transit and $1 billion in FY 2014 from the • Transit programs will increase small starts funding funded projects will help meet air split current $122 million in loan funds slightly to $10.578 billion in FY quality targets • Restructures current highway pro- available to finance transportation 2013 and $10.695 billion in FY CONGESTION MITIGATION gram by eliminating or consolidat- projects 2014, with some changes to the pro- AND AIR QUALITY PRO- TOLLING ing 60 programs, with authority to • Increases amount of a project that gram GRAM (CMAQ) • Expands ability of states to use states for making decisions can be funded with loans and guar- • Urbanized Area Formula Grants Created to help states and met- federal funds to construct new ca- antees will fund transit capital and plan- ropolitan areas meet federal air qual- pacity, reconstruct, restore or reha- METROPOLITAN PLANNING • Sets aside 10 percent for rural in- ning projects and will now include ity standards, funds projects that re- bilitate highways on and off the In- ORGANIZATIONS (MPO) frastructure projects, and eligible the Job Access and Reverse Com- duce congestion, improve air qual- terstate System • Rejects efforts to change the struc- project cost floor lowered from $50 mute (JARC) program ity, and lower auto emissions. Funds • Permits reconstruction or replace- ture, population thresholds for be- million to $25 million for rural • Transit systems serving popula- are distributed based on population ment of a toll-free bridge or tunnel coming and remaining an MPO; projects tions over 200,000 with 100 buses and air quality. and conversion to a toll facility adds new requirement that MPOs • Adds project readiness eligibility or fewer will have the ability to flex • Conference agreement did not • Removes provisions that reduced include representation of public standards requiring applicants to some capital funding for operating adopt Senate proposal to sub-allo- highway formula funds for states transportation providers demonstrate they can begin con- costs; smaller systems (between 76- cate 50 percent of CMAQ funds di- that sell or lease toll facilities to • Creates new “regional transporta- tracting process for construction 100 buses during rush hour) may rectly to metropolitan regions in private companies tion planning organization” for within 90 days use 50 percent of their funds; and states with non-attainment areas un- greater involvement of non-metro- • Sets deadlines for evaluating and systems with 75 or fewer buses may der the Clean Air Act; the final bill NATIONAL FREIGHT POLICY politan area regions in planning processing applications use 75 percent of federal funds dropped language providing for di- AND NATIONAL FREIGHT • Establishes new performance mea- • Establishes rolling approval pro- • The Bus and Bus Facilities for- rect sub-allocation of funding NETWORK sures as part of planning process to cess mula program will change from a • New law allows states to transfer • Establishes goals of a national be developed in coordination with • Allows private funding as part of discretionary grant program to a up to 50 percent of CMAQ funds to freight policy state and public transportation pro- repayment stream formula program, and each state other programs, an increase from the • Requires the U.S. Department of viders • Extends repayment period from 35 will receive a minimum allocation 21 percent transfer allowed under Transportation (DOT) to develop a • MPOs would have 180 days to set years to life of the asset of $1.25 million previous law National Freight Strategic Plan regional targets once statewide • Grants to rural areas will increase, • Conferees did not adopt House • Allows DOT to increase the federal goals are established and would in- PROJECT DELIVERY/ENVI- and eligibility expanded proposal to eliminate dedicated share from 80 to 90 percent for clude performance measure targets RONMENTAL REVIEW AP- • A new State of Good Repair grant funding and eliminate restrictions freight projects on the Interstate and and anticipated impact of projects PROVAL program will replace the Fixed on projects serving single occupant from 80 to 90 percent for other on reaching goals Reforms process to reduce the Guideway Modernization Program, vehicles or the Senate proposal to freight projects if included in state • No formal role for MPO or local time it takes to gain necessary ap- requiring new performance mea- combine Transportation Enhance- freight plan governments in new “national stra- provals and build transportation sures ments and CMAQ • Encourages states to develop tegic plan” that identifies projects of projects, including expansion of • Benefit for employee transit com- • Law requires regions with popula- freight plans and freight advisory national and regional significance projects characterized as “categori- muters to be on par with parkers not tions over 1 million to develop a committees • Creates a new $10 million plan- cal exclusions” which are exempted restored; transit advocates and em- ning pilot program for transit-ori- from environmental assessment: ployer groups hoped to restore this ented development that will provide “Categorical exclusion means a benefit to the $240/month level that TML policy process funding to communities with a New category of actions which do not expired at the end of 2011 Starts grant to do station area plan- individually or cumulatively have a • Fixed Guideway Capital Invest- POLICY from Page 1 posed initiatives will be submitted to ning significant effect on the human envi- ment Grants (New Starts/Small Any municipality submitting a the TML Legislative Committee for ronment ... and ... for which, there- Starts) program authorized at proposed legislative initiative must consideration. TRANSPORTATION ALTER- fore, neither an environmental as- $1.907 billion/year for FY 2013 and appear before the TML Policy Com- The TML Policy Committee is NATIVES sessment nor an environmental im- FY 2014 (below the $1.955 billion mittee. The TML Policy Committee comprised of nine members: the Current Transportation En- pact statement is required.” — 40 in FY 2012) streamlines project ap- will meet on Oct. 30, in the TML eight elected district directors and hancements, Safe Routes to Schools CFR 1508.4 proval process; eliminates duplica- building located at 226 Capitol Bou- the current 2nd vice president of the and Recreational Trails Programs “…They are actions which: do tive steps in project development levard in Nashville to consider and TML Board of Directors. The 2nd are folded into a new Transportation not induce significant impacts to and calls for quicker project review; rank those legislative initiatives that vice president will chair the commit- Alternatives Program at reduced planned growth or land use for the modifies eligible standards to in- have been fully completed. tee. All nine members of the com- levels. (Current law provides a 10 area, do not require the relocation of clude new fixed guideway capital The committee will rank all of mittee have voting privileges. percent set-aside for transportation significant numbers of people; do projects, small starts and core ca- the qualifying proposed initiatives in For more information or ques- enhancements to be spent by the not have a significant impact on any pacity improvements, as well as order of preference, as determined tions about the new process, please state on transportation alternatives natural, cultural, recreational, his- programs of interrelated projects by a vote of the committee. The contact TML at 615-255-6426. such as bicycle path and pedestrian toric or other resource; do not in- • Corridor-based bus rapid transit committee’s final ranking of pro- www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 27, 2012

Tennessee Municipal League 2012-2013 Officers and Directors State’s first healthy watershed PRESIDENT Ken Wilber initiative completed in Jackson Mayor, Portland VICE PRESIDENTS Allen Barker Mayor, Humboldt David May Councilmember, Cleveland TENNESSEE Curtis Hayes Mayor, Livingston FESTIVALS DIRECTORS Bryan Atchley Sept. 1: Bristol Mayor, Sevierville TriCities Bacon Fest Troy Beets 151 Speedway Blvd. Hog calling Mayor, Kingston competition, recipe challenge, ba- Angie Carrier con stations, music stage, arts & Johnson City, President (TCMA) Wallace Cartwright crafts and much more. For more in- Mayor, Shelbyville formation, visit the website http:// Vance Coleman tricitiesbaconfest.com/ or call 423- Mayor, Medina (District 7) 434-2005. Betsy Crossley Commissioner, Brentwood Sept. 1-2: Franklin Ann Davis rd Councilmember, Athens 23 Annual Jazz Festival Karl Dean Held at The Factory at Franklin in- Mayor, Metro Nashville side Liberty Hall and the Music Margaret Feierabend Marketplace located in Jameson Councilmember, Bristol (District 1) Hall. Headliners include: Tom Jerry Gist Jackson celebrates the first project completed under the Tennessee Healthy Watershed Initiative. Pictured Hemby and The Tim and Myles Th- Mayor, Jackson are: David Blackwood, West TN River Basin Authority Engineer; State Rep. Jimmy Eldridge; Jackson David Gordon County Mayor Jimmy Harris; TDEC Commissioner Bob Martineau; Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist; State Rep. ompson Quartet. Blues Writers Mayor, Covington (District 8) Johnny Shaw; TDEC Deputy Commissioner Shari Meghreblian; David Salyers, West Tennessee River Showcase. Street parking around the Kevin Helms Basin Authority Executive Director; and TN Dept of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Jai Templeton. perimeter of the festival available on City Manager, Oak Hill (District 5) a first come first serve basis. For John Hickman A restoration campaign in Jack- clude less flooding, lower mainte- more information, visit http:// City Manager, Waynesboro (District 6) bris, creation of a walking trail for John Holden son to take a small tributary of Cane residents and the building of im- nance costs, and increased property www.franklinjazzfestival.com/ Mayor, Dyersburg Creek from a channelized stream to proved and new drainage areas for values. Stream restoration also im- fr_home.cfm Dot LaMarche (District 2) an engineered, meandering stream is streets in Bemis.The wetlands and proves water quality for recreational Vice Mayor, Farragut the inaugural project from the Ten- basins created will allow excess wa- purposes, stabilizes stream banks, Sept. 3: Harrogate Ron Littlefield nessee Healthy Watershed Initia- and helps remove excess sediment Annual Labor Day Celebration Mayor, Chattanooga ter to soak into the ground allowing Bo Perkinson tive. The restoration combines sev- pollutants to be filtered out by veg- from the stream. Harrogate City Park at 3 pm with Vice Mayor, Athens (District 3) eral new approaches to managing etation, providing improvement in The restoration project was kids’ games, live bands, food, crafts Madeline Rogero stormwater, improving water qual- the quality of water for recreational made possible through the support and business fair. Spectacular fire- Mayor, Knoxville ity, enhancing wildlife habitat and purposes. of the Tennessee Healthy Watershed works display at 9 pm. Rain Date: Norman Rone viewing, and providing educational Initiative, formed in August 2011 by Sept. 8. For more information, call Mayor, McMinnville (District 4) Prior to restoration, the site had Charles “Bones” Seivers opportunities for the local commu- a history of flooding after rain- the four signatory organizations that Harrogate City Hall at 423-869- President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund nity. storms, largely because its streams comprise its Executive Committee: 0211. Ron Washington The project is designed to re- had been channelized (i.e., dredged the Tennessee Department of Envi- Vice Mayor, Murfreesboro duce flooding in the Bemis area cen- and straightened). The site now fea- ronment and Conservation (TDEC), Sept. 7-16: Nashville A.C. Wharton tered on a tributary of the Forked The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the The Tennessee State Fair Mayor, Memphis tures an innovatively engineered Deer River called Cane Creek. The meandering stream, stormwater de- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Held at the Tennessee State Fair- PAST PRESIDENTS tributary has been a flood hazard to tention (including a restored wet- and the West Tennessee River Basin grounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave. Kay Senter (2012) the area for the past 100 years. Work land), and a newly planted stream- Authority (WTRBA). For more information, call 615-852- Mayor Pro-Tem, Morristown included the reforestation of two bank habitat. This is the first project of the 8980. For a complete schedule, visit Sam Tharpe, (2011) Mayor, Paris acres of floodplain area, the restora- Initiative. It is expected that there http://www.tnstatefair.org/. Dale Kelley (2010) Mayor, Huntingdon The social and economic ben- Tom Beehan, (2008) Mayor, Oak Ridge tion of one acre of wetland, the im- efits of restoring streams and buffers will be many more to come through- Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo provement of 1,200 feet of by eliminating channelization in- out the state. Sept. 7-9: Eagleville Tommy Bragg (2006) Mayor, Murfreesboro channelized habitat, removal of de- 25th Annual Tennessee Pioneer Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg Power Days Tom Rowland (2002) Mayor, Cleveland Hay bailers and thrashers,Tractor TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS Slow Rac, vintage tractors, Antique (Ex-Officio Directors) Tractor Pull, kid’s Pedal Tractor Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. Race and Pull, Women’s Skillet Joe Thompson, Gallatin U.S. cities have become increas- lation growth as people moved in. tween states. Among 35 reporting Toss. For more information, contact Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference Jesse Geasley at 615-542-5656 or e- John T. Gwin, Mt. Juliet ingly segregated by income since states representing nearly 90 percent Tenn. Chapter, American Public Works 1980, the Pew Research Center Prisoners released in 2009 served of 2009 prison releases, time served mail [email protected]. Shawn Lindsey, Athens reports. According to Reuters, this an average of nine additional rose most rapidly in Florida, where Tennessee Government Finance Officers rising segregation is seen in 27 of the months in custody, or 36 percent terms grew by 166 percent and cost Sept. 14-15: Adams Ms. Sandra Allen, Memphis 30 biggest metropolitan areas and longer, than offenders released in an extra $1.4 billion in 2009. Old Time Bluegrass Contest Tenn. Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. Bell School grounds, 10 miles north John Snodderly, LaFollette stems from the long-term increase in 1990, according to a report re- Tennessee Building Officials Assn. U.S. income inequality, Pew said in leased by the Pew Center on the The postal service, reeling from its of Springfield on Hwy 41. Registra- Steve Mills, Hendersonville its study of Census data. Residential States’ Public Safety Perfor- failure to make a $5.5 billion pay- tion begins Fri.at 4 pm. Shade tree Tennessee Fire Chiefs Assn. segregation by income is less wide- mance Project. The study found ment toward employee benefits, picking, food, vendors, campsites. Chief Lynn Murphy, Henderson Co. spread than segregation by race, that for offenders released from continue to move ahead with plans Contests for all experience levels: Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports bluegrass bands, fiddle, harmonica, Larry Cox, Memphis even though U.S. black-white segre- their original sentence in 2009 to cut hours at more than 13,000 Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police gation has been falling for decades, alone, the additional time behind rural post offices. Officials have banjo, fiddle, mandolin, flatpick Gil Kendrick, Jackson the report said. The analysis shows bars cost states $23,300 per of- said they also do not have the cash to guitar, clogging and more. For more Tennessee Water Quality Management that 28 percent of lower-income fender, or a total of more than $10 make a second payment, due in Sep- information, call Marlin at 615-390- Tennessee Recreation and Parks Assn. billion, more than half of which was tember. The proposed reductions are 6754. Greg Clark, Germantown households in 2010 were in a mostly lower-income neighborhood, up for non-violent offenders. The re- poised to strike the deepest blows in Tennessee Chapter, American Planning Sept. 14-16: LaVergne Karen Hundt, Chattanooga from 23 percent in 1980. Eighteen port, Time Served: The High Cost, rural areas, many lacking broadband Tennesseee Personnel Management Assn. percent of upper-income households Low Return of Longer Prison Internet and reliable cell phone ser- Old Timers Festival Peter Voss, Bartlett were in a majority upper-income Terms, also found that time served vice. A USA Today analysis shows Carnival, food, artisans, and free en- Tenn. Assn. Municipal Clerks & census tract, twice the level in 1980. for drug offenses and violent of- the cuts will strike a line through tertainment along with a parade at 10 Recorders, Lanaii Benne, Franklin Rising income inequality “has led to fenses grew at nearly the same pace Appalachia. The proposed cuts af- am Sat. For more information, visit Tennessee Assn. of Public Purchasing www.oldtimersfestival.com Rex Gaither, Smyrna a shrinkage in the share of neighbor- from 1990 to 2009. Drug offenders fect more than 42 percent of the TN Section, Institute of Transport hoods across the United States that served 36 percent longer in 2009 Postal Service’s nearly 31,000 of- Engineers, Kevin Cole, Knoxville are predominantly middle class or than those released in 1990, while fices and branches. Last year, the Sept. 29: Thompson’s Station Tennessee Public Transportation Assoc. mixed income,” wrote the report’s violent offenders served 37 percent service proposed closing 3,700 post Fall Festival Jason Spain, Nashville authors. The share of neighborhoods longer. Time served for inmates offices. The service said the cuts are Thompson’s Station Park, 1513 Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors Thompson’s Station Rd. West, from Tommy White, Sevierville that are middle class fell to 76 per- convicted of property crimes in- needed to match customer use and to Assn. of Independent and Municipal Schools cent in 2010 from 85 percent in creased by 24 percent. 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(615) 255-1561 Waste Industries USA, Inc. 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 27, 2012 www.TML1.org Courts differ on police use of DNA DNA from Page 1 mandatory expungement of DNA tional DNA database managed by samples,” Katsanis says, but rather Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No Board of Cheatham County is accepting the FBI. put the onus on the people arrested charge to TML members. Send advertis- applications for the position of Director Supporters of arrestee DNA to have their DNA removed from ing to: TT&C Classified Ads, Mona of Economic and Community Develop- point to its successes—as of June 30, the databases. As of September Lawrence, 226 Capitol Blvd. Suite 710, ment. This full-time position reports to 2012, Virginia arrestee DNA 2011, only eight states provided au- Sept. 13 - 14: Joint Annual Meet- Nashville TN 37219; e-mail: mlawrence the county mayor and is responsible for tomatic expungement of a DNA ing of the American Council of @ TML1.org; or fax: 615-255 4752. the recruitment of new businesses to the samples have matched forensic evi- county, as well as assisting existing in- dence in 755 open cases since the sample if the arrestee was not con- Engineering Companies of Ten- BENEFITS OPERATIONS MAN- dustries with expansion projects. The state started collecting arrestee victed. The other 17 states and the nessee (ACEC), the Tennessee So- AGER full job description and application, DNA in 2003. Since New Mexico federal government provided DNA ciety of Professional Engineers MEMPHIS. The city is seeking qualified along with instructions for applying can began taking arrestee DNA in 2007, expunge-ment only upon request. (TSPE), and the Tennessee Section applicants for the position of Benefits be found at: www.cheathamconnect. evidence from 200 cold cases has Additionally, Katsanis says, as of the American Society of Civil Operations Manager. The position works com. EOE. been matched to felony arrestee the number of arrestee samples has Engineers, Embassy Suites Mur- under the general supervision of the Ben- DNA. increased, the increased volume of freesboro, 1200 Conference Center efits Officer. Provides supervision to HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR For New Mexico residents work for crime labs means that pro- Blvd. Speakers include TDEC Com- professional and support staff to ensure GREENEVILLE. HR Director oversees Jayann and Dave Sepich, it was a cessing other crime scene evidence missioner Bob Martineau, and David accomplishment of city benefit projects all facets of the town’s personnel mat- DNA match that identified and con- often gets put on the back burner. As Scobey, chairman of the Board of and processes through coordination with ters: recruiting, hiring, training, em- Stateline has previously reported, the human resource business partners. ployee benefits, employee disciplinary victed their daughter Katie’s killer Trustees at Lipscomb University. Manages the day-to-day administration oversight, and risk management. Will almost five years after her death in increased demand for DNA of employee benefits/call center opera- interface with all departments (225 em- 2002. The Sepich family now advo- samples from both arrestees and Sept. 19-21: Certified Municipal tions and interprets plan provisions and ployees) and will act as liaison with sev- cates for arrestee DNA statutes convicted offenders have exacer- Clerk Institute and Master Mu- requirements. Resolves administration eral external agencies. Desire proven across the country. “We learned the bated DNA backlogs, often leaving nicipal Clerk Academy, Embassy and policy issues and questions. Coordi- teamwork skills that strengthen organi- power DNA has,” says Jayann other crime scene evidence un- Suites Murfreesboro , 1200 Confer- nates activities with vendors, active em- zational development. Minimum 4-year Sepich, “not just to solve crimes but touched. If the Supreme Court rules ence Center Blvd. To register, visit ployees, retirees, and COBRA partici- college degree in HR, business, public to prevent crimes, and the trauma that taking DNA from arrestees is http://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/ pants. Assists in analyzing and imple- administration or related field. Master’s and the pain they bring.” constitutional, more states will un- Training/TAMCAR/ menting benefit program trends. Identi- preferred. At least 4 years experience in But many share the concerns of doubtedly create arrestee DNA stat- TAMCARfall2012.pdf. For infor- fies, designs, and proposes best practices HR, govt. experience preferred. Send the Maryland Court of Appeals that utes, taxing crime labs further. mation regarding the program, con- and competitive benefit programs to sup- resume to City Administrator Todd DNA growing in importance port organizational strategies and associ- Smith, 200 N. College St., Greeneville, collecting DNA from arrestees vio- tact Dana Deem, TAMCAR Institute ate needs. Assists in analyzing and imple- TN, 37745. 423-639-7105. lates their Fourth Amendment right One state that relies heavily on Director and MTAS Management mentation of cost and utilization data and to be free from unreasonable search arrestee DNA is Colorado. There, Consultant, at 615-532-2588 or e- recommends changes to achieve cost HUMAN RESUORCES MANAGER and seizure and deprives them of Denver District Attorney Mitchell mail at [email protected]. containment goals. Manages timely and PORTLAND.The city is seeking quali- their presumption of innocence. The Morrissey asserts, processing ar- accurate enrollment of new hires, quali- fied applicants for the position of Human National Association of Criminal restee samples goes quickly and Sept. 26-28: 2012 Sustainable fying events, terms, and data transmis- Resources Manager. Currently the posi- Defense Lawyers wrote in 2008 that helps greatly to solve violent Conference: Sustaining Tenn- sion to third parties. Leads all aspects of tion reports directly to the mayor. This collecting arrestee DNA “flouts the crimes. “The majority of crimes that essee’s Future held at Montgomery the annual open enrollment process in- position has responsibility for the daily presumption of innocence, DNA helps us solve are against Bell State park, 1000 Hotel Ave., cluding preparing communication mate- administration of the city’s Human Re- misallocates resources, and greatly women and children,” says Burns, TN. Sponsors include AiRES rial. Works with internal and external sources programs, policies and proce- Morrissey, who has been a pioneer resources to identify optimal media and dures ensuring compliance with all ap- expands the potential for discrimina- Energy, TDEC, TN Renewable En- creating specific and accurate plan mate- plicable laws and/or regulations. The tion.” in prosecuting cases using DNA ergy & Economic Development rials. Advises Benefits Officer and the position coordinates and administers any Beyond Fourth Amendment evidence, “and the sooner you get Council. Keynote speaker Paul leadership team on interpretation of plan combination of the following: benefits concerns, the overall effectiveness (the offender’s) DNA in the system, Carter, Director of Agronomy, Ten- provisions. Serves as liaison with inter- administration, payroll administration, of collecting DNA from arrestees the sooner you’re able to get the nessee State Parks.Learn about nal clients and external vendors on ben- worker’s compensation administration, has come into question. In the King criminals off the streets.” TDEC’s Vision, Sustainability Out- efit topics or employee issues. Partici- recruitment and selection processes, case, defense attorneys pointed out In a study conducted by look in East, West and Middle Ten- pates in the budget preparation and bud- safety and wellness, insurance, training that of the 10,666 samples that the Morrissey’s office, five criminals nessee, network with exhibitors. get management process. Maintains a and development. The Human Re- state of Maryland took in 2011, only active in the 1990s were found to Hear amazing success stories: Plant- high level of proficiency and knowledge sources Manager will be knowledgeable 19 led to an arrest, and only nine of have committed 52 violent crimes, ing Trees and Honoring Heroes, of benefits and vendor systems, includ- of federal laws affecting public sector including three murders and 19 Alan Sparkman, Tennessee Con- ing the Benefit Enrollment System. Iden- entities, and certain portions of the Ten- those arrested were actually con- tifies and reports operational problems nessee Code Annotated. Must have the victed. sexual assaults, all of which, crete Association; Strata-G Sus- and sees them through to resolution. Re- ability to effectively communicate both “A program of warrantless col- Morrissey claims, could have been tainability Outreach, Jeannette views service center audits for call cen- orally and in writing; develop and con- lection and search of DNA,” King’s prevented if the state had an arrestee Widman, Strata G; Increase in Al- ter, pension and other related projects. duct effective training programs; and de- lawyers wrote in their filing before DNA statute during that time. lowable Process Rinse Water Con- Minimum qualifications a bachelor’s velop and manage a budget. This posi- Chief Justice Roberts, “where 99.82 Whether or not the Supreme ductivity: A Sustainability Success degree in Business or Public Administra- tion requires a bachelor’s degree in Per- percent of the persons subjected to Court grants a hearing in Story,Ted Wilkinson, Triumph tion or a related field and seven (7) years sonnel/Human Resources, Business Ad- mandatory collection of their ge- Maryland’s case, DNA will con- Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Di- of professional experience in Human Re- ministration, or a related field, and at netic blueprint are not arrested as a tinue to be a fixture in modern crimi- vision. To register, visit http:// sources to include experience in benefits least three years of experience as a hu- result of the search represents a sub- nal justice. Some law enforcement events.r20.constantcontact.com/ design and administration with three (3) man resources generalist.Salary: DOQ; stantial public interest in upholding agencies are hoping to make it the registerevent?oeidk=a07e64jfvn29bafcd1d of the seven (7) years in a supervisory comprehensive benefit package includ- primary form of identification in capacity; or any combination of experi- ing the city retirement plan. Applications Fourth Amendment protections that &llr=6p8lj9gab For more informa- ence and training which enables one to will be accepted until Sept. 7, 2012. A greatly outweighs the State’s claim investigations, rather than relying tion, call Christina Treglia, TDEC perform the essential job functions. Spe- background investigation and pre-em- of harm.” on names, fingerprints or appear- Office of Sustainable Practices, by cific experience in managing the opera- ployment physical will be required. Also controversial are the lack ance, which can all be altered over email at [email protected] or tions of a call center preferred. Certified EOE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Sub- of uniform policies for what happens time. “People change names,” says by phone at 615-532-9271. Associate Benefit Specialist (CEBS) cer- mit a letter of interest, current resume to a sample if an arrestee is not ulti- Morrissey, “fingerprints are tification, Certified Benefits Profes- with salary history and at least three pro- mately charged or convicted, ex- smeared, people look different, but Oct. 7-10: ICMA 98th Annual sional or Professional in Human Re- fessional references to: UT – MTAS, plains Sara Katsanis, a researcher at your DNA can’t change.” Conference in Phoenix/Maricopa sources (PHR) certification is preferred. attn.: Portland Human Resources Man- Duke University’s Institute for Ge- County, AZ,. Daily keynote ses- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, ager; 226 Capitol Blvd. Suite 606, Nash- nome Sciences and Policy. “Most sions, educational and Solutions PowerPoint and Oracle is preferred. ville, TN 37219 Track sessions, roundtable discus- Proof of education required. Annual Sal- states have not offered automatic ary: $64,616.01 - $94,502.44; Bi- sions, ICMA University workshops weekly: $2,485.23 - $3,634.71 Human and forums, field demonstrations, Resources/Benefits J.O. #12-080. To and numerous demonstrations of view the complete online job description, technology applications. Hear about visit: https://ebusiness.memphistn.gov. the innovative ideas and practical strategies you need to deal with the CITY MANAGER challenges facing local governments MILLINGTON. The city is seeking a today. For more information, visit new City Manager. Positions that report http://transformgov.org/en/ directly to the city manager include the CalendarEvent/100450/ directors of: Arts, Recreation & Parks, Office of Planning and Economic Devel- ICMA_Annual_Conference. opment, Public Works, Finance and Per- sonnel along with the Police and Fire Save the Date: Dec. 11: Governing Chiefs. This position is responsible to an Summit on Healthy Living: Policy, eight member board of mayor and alder- Innovation, Collaboration. Held at men. The successful candidate should Atlanta’s Botanical Garden. Attend- have a bachelor’s degree in public ad- ees will be called on to shape current ministration, finance, or a related field strategic plans and projects under and a minimum of five (5) years of senior consideration along with the barriers administrative level experience in local and problems for implementation in government. A Certified Public Man- their jurisdictions. The agenda fo- ager and/or ICMA Credentialed Man- ager are preferred. This position requires cuses on the four pillars for healthy strong supervisory, budgeting, and com- living. Speakers include Nashville munication skills. Interested individuals Mayor Karl Dean. For more informa- may view the full job description at the tion, contact Katie Blaney, registra- city’s website: http:/ tion coordinator, at 916-932-1300 www.cityofmillington.org/job/aspx. ext. 1305 or e-mail kblaney@ Letters of application, salary require- governing.com ments, resumes, and three professional references with contact information should be sent to: City of Millington, TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE STAFF Attention: Personnel Director, 7930 Margaret Mahery, Executive Director Nelson Road, Millington, TN 38053. Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director Position will remain open until filled, Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst Carole Graves, Communications Director & with priority to those resumes received Editor, Tennessee Town & City by Sept. 28, 2012. John Holloway, Government Relations Debbie Kluth, Director of Marketing / COURT/OFFICE CLERK Member Services MILLERSVILLE. The city is accepting Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst applications for a full-time court/office Mona Lawrence, Administrative Assistant Denise Paige, Government Relations clerk. This is a front office position in- Victoria South, Communications Coordinator volving a variety of duties such as pro- Sylvia Trice, Director of Conference Planning cessing tickets, taking payments, prepar- TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY ing dockets, and filing all court-related (ISSN. No. 0040-3415) Publication No. 539420 paperwork with the state. Must work city — Official publication of the Tennessee Mu- traffic court two evenings a month, and nicipal League. Publisher: Margaret Mahery (mmahery@ TML1.org); Editor: Carole Graves safety school one evening a month. ([email protected]; Phone: 615-255-6416. 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Subscription DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR rates: $6 per year to members, $15 to nonmem- CHEATHAM COUNTY. The Joint Eco- bers, $1 a copy. Postmaster: Send changes of nomic and Community Development address to Tennessee Town & City, 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 710, Nashville, TN 37219-1894. www.TML1.org 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/AUG. 27, 2012 Metro/Nashville union: a celebration of 50 years METRO from Page 1 black leaders,” Cate continued. “I remember politan Government for Nashville-Davidson during that first administration very few Satur- County, the county was unable to provide basic days passed that the mayor didn’t have a meet- services such as street lighting, sewers and ing in his office to talk about problems involv- police and fire protection to these outlying ing public accommodations. We had black communities such as Donelson, Madison and leaders in the council who wanted to work Green Hills. All the while, county residents these things through. We got along well; but in were enjoying city services like libraries and the community, tensions were very high.” parks without paying taxes for them and dupli- “Race had absolutely no difference on the cation of services was rampant. “There were council,” Tuck adds. “We all worked to- two of almost everything,” Seigenthaler re- gether.” calls. A 2002 Policy Research Institute Report When the county health director, John notes that a study of the results of the consoli- Lentz, told Nashville Mayor Ben West that dation, completed after the first 10 years of the having both city and county health depart- union between Metro/Davidson County, indi- ments wasn’t necessary, West told Lentz to cates an improvement for Nashville. “It was move ahead with a merger, which went better off financially due to the diversified smoothly. By 1958, a commission, approved revenues received from such sources as a by West, recommended the city and county larger tax base, a local sales tax, and an auto- unite to avoid duplicate services. mobile regulatory fee,” the report said. “The root of our problem is found in the Additionally, education, under the metro- fact that during the next 25 years, Metropolitan politan form of government, was perceived as Nashville has outgrown both its city and a success because it equalized teachers’ sala- county governments,” said a treatise prepared ries, equalized educational opportunities by both the Nashville and Davidson County across the county, and eliminated competition Photos by Victoria South between city and county systems, the report planning commissions. Printed in both news- John Seigenthaler, founder of the First Amendment Center and former editor of The papers The Banner and Tennessean, “A Plan adds. Tennessean, and current Nashville Mayor Karl Dean appear at a panel discussion about for Metropolitan Government for Nashville “With the merger of both city-county gov- the challenges and opportunities associated with the newly consolidated government. and Davidson County” did little to stop the ernment, we became one school system but it 1958 referendum from being soundly defeated came at a period when the Supreme Court had by the county’s voters, not once, but twice, and mandated desegregation laws,” said Black. “The city, under the metro- politan form of government, took the easiest route without causing a prob- lem, one year at a time. After the sixth year, they integrated all the schools and it worked out real well for the pub- lic school sys- tem.” The newly merged police department and A panel that included the first Metro vice mayor and two inaugural council members, Former Mayor Bill Purcell chats with former Mayor Richard Fulton, who sheriff’s depart- discuss the early days of consolidated government. Pictured left to right are: Judge was honored at the John Seigenthaler Center as the second mayor to ment saw much Richard Jenkins, elected in 1962 representing District 13; Melvin Black, a former teacher serve under Metro’s consolidated form of government. improvement in with Metro Nashville Public Schools serving two council terms in 1995 and 1999; and economic sav- George Cate, Metro Nashville’s first vice mayor. West subsequently withdrew his support. The ings, service levels, and equipment, according For other resources about matter was equally complicated by the bur- to the consolidation study. There were addi- the merger of Metro-Nash- geoning civil unrest of the times. tional improvements in the uniformity of pro- ville, visit the Nashville “During this period, the black community cedures, records, and communications. Library’s digital library to felt adamant that the white community was Service levels were increased by the fire hear recorded interviews stripping blacks of their political power from department, and water and sewage services about metro’s consolida- inside the city limits,” said panelist Melvin were combined and expanded. Finally, plan- tion, at http:// digital. Black, a former Metro school teacher who ning, zoning and all related building codes library.nashville.org/cdm/ served two council terms in 1995 and 1999. were applied countywide. The greater unifor- singleitem/collection/nr/id/ “That proved to be a false impression,” Black mity and higher quality of services were found 1271/rec/8 added. to be a benefit to the community. Resource Books include: According to Bucy, West’s new plan, an- “Metro’s biggest strengths has been its • Booth, David A. nexation, only proved to alienate some resi- nonpartisan government,” said Seigenthaler. Metropolitics: The Nash- dents. The two controversial annexation ordi- “Party politics is virtually removed from Metro ville Consolidation. East nances, a wheel tax and green sticker law, politics.” Lansing: Michigan State requiring citizens who lived outside the city In his recognition of Fulton, Seigenthaler University, 1963. limits and regularly drove into town to pay a credited the new government’s second mayor • Bucy, Carole S., ed. Your user tax, would eventually fund greater ser- as a pioneer of downtown revitalization with Metropolitan Government vices, West said. Instead, it ignited outrage the development of Nashville’s riverfront. of Nashville and Davidson among newly annexed residents, who were “Dick Fulton brought to this community an County. Nashville: The concerned they’d be shorted on new services. understanding that no city can be a great city League of Women Voters of “I think what really sold it was when without a total commitment to its downtown Betty Nixon, a former Metro Council member and the Nashville, 1990. Mayor West annexed Murfreesboro Road all area,” said Seigenthaler. “Great cities are built first major female candidate to run for mayor of Nash- • Coomer, James C. , Charlie the way to the airport from the city limits and around great downtown areas. And with that, ville, served as moderator for the panel. She is flanked B. Tyer. Nashville Metro- the people didn’t have a say so about being Dick Fulton began to build the foundation in by panel participant Jim Tuck, one of Metro’s first politan Government, the brought into the government,” Jenkins offered. which Karl Dean leads us today in a new council members elected in 1962 and representing First Decade. Knoxville: “I think the news media jumped on that and it direction with new progress in prosperity.” District 34. Tuck was re-elected in 1966 and 1971. University of Tennessee helped sell the idea of Metro.” Press, 1985. “The fear of God,” pronounced moderator Betty Nixon. “Well... the fear of Ben West,” Jenkins replied, setting off a roar of laughter across the auditorium. Metro Nashville’s post consolidation mayors In any case, a 1962 merger referendum was approved by citizens in both jurisdictions. West, in his 1963 contest with Judge Beverly Briley, lost re-election as mayor of the new metropolitan government. Briley, who was an ardent supporter of the consolidated govern- ment, was elected in November and the metro- politan government was implemented on April 1, 1963. “Mayor Briley was the founding mayor of this joined government,” said Seigenthaler. “We’ve reviewed how tough it was for him to put together a government,” as the panel con- ceded none had prior public office experience before joining the newly formed council. “Of that group of council members, many of them were new to local government,” Cate Beverly Briley Richard Fulton Bill Boner Phil Bredesen Bill Purcell said. “But they were dedicated and committed (1963-1975) (1991-1999) (1999-2007) and gradually began to know each other.” The (1975-1987) (1987-1991) challenges of Metro Nashville’s consolidated government included zoning, planning, police “We’ve had just five mayors since helping smooth the transition away from Predators; a new arena was built; and a protection, a change in Nashville’s liquor-by Metro began way back in 1963,” Pat racial segregation in Nashville. new downtown was built as a cornerstone the-drink laws, and the new metropolitan Nolan, senior vice president of DVL of major improvements to the entire li- school system. According to Cate, between Public Relations told the Capitol Re- Fulton— Construction of the Nashville brary system. April 1 and June 29, the new council worked view in a 2007 interview. Nolan serves Convention Center in downtown during through Mayor Briley’s budget. “After three as a committee chair for Metro the mid-1980s; placed women in manage- Purcell—Named “Public Official of the months, we had the first budget and tax rate for Nashville’s 50th Anniversary Celebra- ment positions in his administration; revi- Year in 2006 by Governing Magazine; the metropolitan government,” he said. “One of tion. “We’ve never had an incumbent talized portions of downtown and the development and preservation of more the first confirmations we had to give was the mayor defeated for re-election and only Riverfront Park. than 26,000 affordable housing units, in- mayor’s appointments to the planning com- one has served less than two full cluded affordable units, and expanded mission. It was extremely important. The rela- terms,” Nolan said. “If that’s not stabil- Boner—Prioritizing public safety, build- greenways in the city; boosted education tionship between the planning commission and ity over nearly a half-century of local ing the Juvenile Justice Center and ex- funding by $150 million and switched to the council was always a matter of some ten- politics, I don’t know what is.” panded air service by constructing a major budgeting for school capital needs on an sion.” The following are just a few ac- new airway. annual basis enabled in part by property The inaugural group included black lead- complishments of Metro Nashville’s tax increases in 2001 and 2005. Imple- ership as well as one woman. Included among former mayors: Bredesen— Added more than 440 new mented a series of performance audits them was internationally known Z.Alexander teachers, built 32 new schools and reno- after taking office shaking a culture of Looby, a lawyer active in the civil rights move- Briley—A champion of metropolitan vated 43 others; The NFL’s Houston Oilers courthouse cronyism leading to tens of ment. government; took a fairly progressive (Tennessee Titans) were brought to Nash- millions in savings; replaced the city’s “I give credit to Mayor Briley and some of position on the Civil Rights Move- ville and furnished with a new stadium; the outdated convention center; renovation of the business community for our outstanding ment; readily cooperated with black NHL awarded Nashville its first of four the city courthouse and construction of a leaders and is generally credited with new expansion franchises as the Nashville new minor league baseball stadium.