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BY JULIA PULIDINDI number of concerns raised by NLC BY CAROLE GRAVES NLC Federal Advocacy by recognizing the vital role that TML Communications Director local governments play in bringing Last month, the Federal Com- advanced communications services When the 109th Tennessee Gen- munications Commission (FCC) to all Americans and creating oppor- eral Assembly is gaveled into session adopted a “Report and Order” that tunities to work more closely with Jan. 13, 2015, 23 new legislators will takes steps to increase broadband the FCC and industry partners. be seated among the two chambers deployment. The implementation date for – seven new Senators and 16 new Prior to the order, the FCC the new regulation will be 90 days Representatives. sought input on Section 6409(a) following the publication of the In the Senate, Republicans of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Report and Order in the Federal picked up two seats previously held Job Creation Act of 2012 (“Spec- Register. by Democrats Lowe Finney and trum Act”), which prohibits local The FCC will hold a webinar Charlotte Burks, adding to their governments from denying eligible to review the details of the Order on already commanding majority of 28 facilities’ requests to modify existing Dec. 2 at 1pm. To view the webcast of the 33 seats. Paul Bailey Richard Briggs wireless towers or stations if the go to fcc.gov/live or listen in by In the House, the GOP picked up modification does not substantially phone by dialing 1-888-855-2214 three seats during the General elec- change the dimensions of the facility. Access code: 8926297. tion. Incumbent Democrats Gloria NLC filed comments in Febru- For a more detailed report Johnson and John Tidwell were both ary and March urging the agency about the order, go to http://www. defeated in the General election, and to respect the authority of local nlc.org/media-center/news-search/ Independent Kent Williams retired governments. fcc-rules-of-wireless-facility-sit- from office and has been replaced The FCC’s order addressed a ing-order with Republican John B. Holsclaw. Here’s a brief look at the Fresh- men Class. Senate District 15, Paul Bai- ley, R-Sparta, was elected with 72 Call on Congress to pass percent of the votes to fill the seat left vacant by retiring Sen. Charlotte Marketplace Fairness Act Burks. He had previously served With the 2014 election behind • Helps local businesses by cre- one year in the House, when he was us, Congress returns to Washington ating a level playing filed. Market- appointed last year by the White Lee Harris Ed Jackson for a brief “lame duck” session to place Fairness legislation eliminates County Commission to fill the vacant finish its work for the year. Any bills the unfair 5-10 percent competitive seat of former Rep. Charlie Curtiss. not passed by the end of the year will disadvantage faced by brick-and- Bailey is vice president and general die and have to be reintroduced in the mortar stores. manager of Charles Bailey Truck- next session, when the process starts • It is not a new tax. Marketplace ing, Inc. He is a life-long resident of over. Fairness simply allows states and White County, attended Tennessee So, now is the time for cities to local governments the option of Tech in Cookeville, and has served make Marketplace Fairness legisla- enforcing existing sales tax laws on on numerous White County Boards, tion a reality. Call or contact your remote sales. including White County Legislative members of Congress and ask them • Is good for our residents and Commission, Financial Manage- to move Marketplace Fairness past communities. By allowing local gov- ment Committee, Airport Industrial the finish line. ernments to collect an estimated $23 Park Advisory Committee, the Up- The Senate has already passed billion in uncollected sales taxes on per Cumberland Regional Airport legislation that will level the playing remote sales that are already owed, Board and the White County Solid field between online and brick-and- communities around the country can Waste Committee. Sara Kyle Kerry Roberts Senate District 7, Richard mortar sellers. We need the House to better provide essential services such problems as reasons for wanting to do the same. as infrastructure, education, health, Briggs, R-Knoxville, defeated , incumbent Stacey Campfield in run for office. And as a native West Ask your House representa- and public safety. Tennessean, Jackson said he is also tive to pass Marketplace Fairness For more information, contact the primary and went on to defeat Democrat Cheri Siler in the General concerned about the lopsided eco- Legislation during the “lame duck” Priya Ghosh Ahola at ghosh@nlc. nomics of the state where Middle session because it: org or 202-626-3015. election. Briggs is a practicing sur- geon, specializing in heart and lung and East Tennessee are booming surgery. He has served on the Knox economically. Passing an Appropriations Bill County Commission since 2008. He Senate District 30, Sara Kyle, has more than 30 years of active and D-Memphis, beat former Shelby is a must for lame duck session reserve military service in the U.S. County Commissioner George Flinn, Army. to fill the senate seat previously held BY NEIL BOMBERG give a new Congress an opening to Senate District 29, Lee Harris, by her husband, Jim Kyle. He was D-Memphis, defeated incumbent recently elected a Chancery Court NLC Federal Advocacy reduce funding for programs that Jeff Yarbro are important to cities. The current Ophelia Ford in the primary and went judge and took office Sept. 1. She will Before the 113th Congress can House Majority’s budget plan calls on to defeat Republican Jim Finney serve the remaining two years left on opportunities for business owners and conclude in late December, it will for cuts in non-defense discretionary in the General election. Harris has Jim Kyle’s four-year term of office. farmers, and support local teachers. have to pass an appropriation bill programs important to cities by $791 served on the Memphis City Council She is the former Tennessee Public Senate District 21, Jeff Yar- that funds the government for all billion over 10 years. Programs that since 2011, and has been an advocate Service Commissioner and Tennessee bro, D-Nashville, beat Republican or part of 2015, or face a possible would be affected include economic for neighborhoods, parks, public Regulatory Authority Commissioner. challenger by a two-to-one margin government shutdown as early as and workforce development, ones to safety, and youth intervention. He is Sara Kyle is the niece of the late state to fill the vacant seat of retiring Sen. Dec. 12, after the current continuing address natural and man-made disas- chairman of the Budget Committee, Sen. Anna Belle Clement O’Brien and Douglas Henry. Yarbro is an attor- resolution (CR) expires. Congress ters, and transportation initiatives. as well as serves on the Housing worked in her legislative office for ney with Bass Berry & Sims. For has several options to ensure that the The good news is that House and and Community Development; 12 years as well as in the Tennessee the past five years, he has served government remains open into next Senate appropriators have directed Personnel, Intergovernmental & An- Attorney General’s office. She is also on the board of Nashville’s Metro year: their staffs to jointly develop a fiscal nexation Committees; Public Safety a former Memphis City Court judge. Transit Authority and was recently • An omnibus appropriations bill 2015 omnibus appropriations bill & Homeland Security Committee, Senate District 25, Kerry Rob- selected as chair of the MTA board. that would fund the government for that could be adopted by the end of Public Services & Neighborhoods erts, R-Springfield, beat incumbent In addition, he served as an education the remainder of fiscal year 2015, the year if that is the ultimate will Committee; and Parks Committee. Jim Summerville in the primary and advisor to Nashville Mayor Karl • A CR that also would fund the of the House and Senate leadership. Harris is a tenured professor at the went on to defeat Tony Gross in the Dean from 2007 to 2009 and is one government for the remainder of the The likely new Senate majority University of Memphis Law School. General election. Roberts, a Spring- of the founding board members for fiscal year, or leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R- Senate District 27. Ed Jack- field businessman, had previously East End Prep, a charter elementary • A short term CR that would fund KY), has indicated that he would son, R-Jackson, was elected with 60 spent two years in office representing school in East Nashville. He’s also the government into early 2015. like to pass a fiscal year 2015 Om- percent of the votes to fill the seat Robertson and Sumner counties in been a disaster response volunteer for Of these options, an omnibus nibus Appropriations bill before the formerly held by retiring Sen. Lowe District 18 before statewide redistrict- the Nashville Red Cross. Originally appropriations bill would be the 113th Congress ends and the 114th Finney. Jackson and his wife own ing placed him outside the boundaries from Dyersburg, TN., his dad was a most favorable to cities. Congress convenes. Even better, three small businesses in the Jackson of his seat in 2012. His priorities upon farmer and his mom worked for the The $1.014 trillion discre- both the House and Senate agree area. He cited concerns about the his return to office are to limit federal state as a sexual abuse investigator. tionary spending package would on the top number: $1.014 trillion. district’s jobs, education and crime oversight in Tennessee, provide better See FRESHMEN on Page 3 combine all 12 appropriations bills Congressional staff are very close into a single “omnibus bill” with to finalizing a spending agreement TML Board names new members to fill vacancies funding that reflects Congressional that is supportive of most important At the Nov. 12 meeting, the and Administration priorities, many non-defense discretionary programs TML Board of Directors approved of which are favorable to cities. In like education, health, public safety, the appointments of John Holden, contrast, the full year CR would and community and economic devel- Dyersburg mayor, as 2nd vice presi- extend current funding levels for opment. dent; and Ann Davis, Athens mayor, another year without consideration However, what is still unknown as 3rd vice president. for Congressional or Administra- is how the House and Senate Repub- The appointments were made tion priorities. It also would be very lican caucuses will react to such a in order to fill two vacancies created difficult for Congress to shift funds plan, and whether they will insist on a by David Gordon, Covington mayor, from one account to another or to short term CR that enables the 114th and Troy Beets, Kingston mayor. non-defense discretionary programs Congress to establish government Both mayors lost their re-election that are important to cities, since spending for the final six months of bids in the Nov. 4 election. CRs are generally a last resort passed the year. The two nominations were made John Holden Ann Davis when Congress cannot come to an Even if Congress can agree by the 2014 Nominating Committee, cies would leave a void in two key have previously served on the TML agreement over funding. Though on an omnibus appropriations bill, were approved by the TML Execu- leadership positions, the Executive Board of Directors, and therefore, certainly not the worst situation, it the potential for difficulties now or tive Committee, and voted on by the Committee felt it was prudent to fill are familiar with the role and re- would provide Congress with very in the very near future still exists. full Board of Directors. the slots immediately. sponsibilities of the League’s board little if any flexibility and virtually Medicare, Social Security and other In accordance with the TML TML elects three vice presi- members. no chance of increasing funding for entitlement programs are projected by-laws, the Nominating Committee dents, one representing each grand Both nominations were unani- specific programs. to grow from $2.32 trillion this fis- recommends a slate of officers and division of Tennessee. TML’s vice mously approved. The least desirable approach cal year to $3.74 trillion in 2024, a at-large board directors each year presidents are traditionally in line to They join Curtis Hayes, Living- would be a short term CR that 61 percent spending expansion over prior to the League’s annual business succeed the president. ston mayor, as 1st vice president; and would maintain current spending 10 years, that dwarfs the 16 percent meeting in June. However, with the Holden’s and Davis’ nomina- Tom Rowland, Cleveland mayor, levels into the first few months of growth currently planned for discre- 2015 legislative session set to begin tions preserve the rotation among as TML president; as the League’s the 114th Congress. This would tionary spending. in January, and because the vacan- the grand divisions. In addition, both officers of the board. www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 24, 2014 Sumner County Council of Governments 2014 Awards Tennessee Eco- Former state senator Dwight E. Tar- nomic and Com- and current circuit water will join munity Develop- court judge Mike Gov. Haslam’s ment Commis- Faulk has passed senior team as sioner Bill Hag- away from cancer. general counsel. erty is leaving the Faulk served as a Tarwater replac- administration to Tennessee state sen- es Herbert Slat- return to the pri- ator for Claiborne, Faulk ery who left the Haggerty vate sector. Gov. Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins, Jeffer- administration Bill Haslam made the announcement son, and Union counties. During his in October to Tarwater during the Governor’s ECD confer- time in Tennessee General Assem- become the state’s attorney general. ence. Before being appointed ECD bly, he served on the Senate Judiciary Tarwater, 59, currently practices commissioner in January 2011, he Committee, among other duties. In law in Knoxville in the law firm he was managing director of Hagerty 2013, Gov. Haslam appointed Faulk helped begin in 1987. He has tried Peterson & Company, LLC, a mer- as circuit court judge for the Third cases locally, across Tennessee, and chant bank and private equity firm, District. in several other states. On appeal, which he founded. he has represented clients before Alcoa Assistant the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the City Manager Bill Gov. Haslam an- Tennessee Supreme Court and in the Hammon has nounced that state U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 4th, been honored by education chief 6th, 10th, and 11th Circuits. Tarwater Gov. Bill Haslam Portland Mayor Ken Wilber was presented with the Sumner County Kevin Huffman is is listed in four separate categories with Tennessee’s Council of Governments 2014 Mayor of the Year from Goodlettesville leaving his position in this year’s edition of the Best highest honor, City Manager Tim Ellis. for the private sec- Lawyers in America. His first day in “Colonel, Aide tor. Before joining office will be Dec. 8. the Haslam admin- de Camp, Gover- Hammon istration, Huffman, Huffman nor’s Staff.”This special designation 44, spent nearly two decades working is awarded to Tennessee citizens for The Town of Farragut has hired with public education systems as a outstanding achievement at the re- Alden Rosner as Athletic and Parks teacher, lawyer, non-profit executive quest of a member of the Tennessee Coordinator in the Parks and Lei- and non-profit board member. General Assembly. Recipients are sure Services Department. A native recorded by the secretary of state of West Palm Beach, Fla., Rosner After 16 years as with those who have been commis- is from Live Oak, Fla., where he executive director sioned into the State Guard and Ten- served for six years as the Athletics of the Tennessee nessee National Guard. The award Supervisor for Suwannee Parks Higher Educa- is considered equivalent to actual and Recreation. In this role, he was tion Commission, military commissions, and recipients responsible for the organization of Richard G. Rho- are commissioned as full colonel. the youth sports leagues, which in- da is stepping Sen. Doug Overbey, who sponsored cluded 1,000 participants annually. down at the end Hammon’s review by the governor, He also oversaw the maintenance of of the year. The was on hand at the Alcoa Board of a 40-acre sports complex. Denise Geminden, Portland’s Julie Brackenbury, Gallatin coun- agency coordi- Rhoda Commissioners’ October meeting director of Economic and Com- cilwoman at large, is named Mu- nates functions of the University of to present Hammon with a special State Sen. Jim munity Development, is named nicipal Legislator of 2014. Tennessee and Tennessee Board of certification signed by the governor. Tracy and State Municipal Public Servant of 2014 Regents systems, which collectively Rep. Pat Marsh consist of nine universities, 13 com- Caryn Miller, town administrator in were on hand munity colleges and 26 technology Pine Bluffs, WY, has been appointed to honor retire- UT MTAS offers new Municipal centers. Rhoda, 64, began his career city manager of Millersville. She will ing Mayor John with the Tennessee Board of Regents report to work on Dec. 1, 2014. Ed Underwood as a member of the research staff in who has served Court Clerk Certificateprogram 1973. He has served as interim pres- Ken McLawhon, town manager of the city of Fay- The University of Tennessee each conviction on a traffic ticket or ident at Austin Peay State University Warrenton, VA., (a suburb southwest etteville either Municipal Technical Advisory Ser- parking citation. and Nashville State Community Col- of DC) has been appointed as No- as an alderman Underwood vice (MTAS), an agency of the UT “I hope cities in Tennessee will lege, vice chancellor and acting chan- lensville’s first town administrator. or mayor for almost 30 years. Institute for Public Service, has cre- fully take advantage of this free cellor of the board of regents, held He will begin work on Jan. 4, 2015. ated a new Municipal Court Clerk training opportunity,” said Dr. Macel several roles with Tennessee State Travis Mc- Certificate Program designed to Ely, training manager at MTAS. “We University and served on the faculty Longtime Cookeville City Manager Donough, educate and build skills of city court are excited to unveil this latest cer- at Vanderbilt University. Rhoda said Jim Shipley has announced his in- chief of staff clerks. tificate program for municipal court it has been a “tremendous pleasure” tention to retire effective March 1, to Chatta- The voluntary program will clerks. I believe the citizens of our serving THEC and the Tennessee 2015. Shipley started with Cookev- nooga Mayor take three years to complete, using great state will sincerely benefit as a Student Assistance Corp. He also said ille as city clerk/finance director in Andy Berke, a number of educational platforms, result of their respective court clerks he’s proud of the progress the state is December 1983 and has served as has been nom- mostly classroom time in nine focus having participated in the certificate making in higher education. city manager since 1995. inated for U.S. areas of the law. program.” District Court Participants will MTAS structured its newest for the Eastern Travis receive specialty topics in regional certificate program after those exist- District of Tennessee by President seminars, online skill-building train- ing in other states, such as Georgia, Barack Obama, according to an an- ing, as well as one-on-one site visits Texas, and New Mexico. nouncement from the White House. to assist them in improving court For more information about the McDonough was an attorney at the management processes. Municipal Court Clerk Certificate law firm Miller & Martin. It’s un- All of these opportunities are Program, contact: Karen Blake, clear when the nominees will be provided by the Tennessee Office of MTAS Municipal Court Specialist, confirmed by the Senate. Administrative Courts, paid for with at 615-538-7108 or karen.blake@ funds with a $1 educational fee from tennessee.edu.

Public comment period extended for Solid Waste & Materials Management Plan to Dec. 15 In response to concerns and will reduce, manage and dispose to 615-532-0938 or by mail to: requests for additional time from of its solid waste in the future, and Larry Christley, TDEC Division of various stakeholders, the comment we want to ensure that all interested Solid Waste Management, William period for the draft 2015-2025 Solid parties have ample opportunity to R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 14th Waste and Materials Management submit well researched and prepared Floor, 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue plan has been extended 30 days comments Nashville, TN 37243 from the original deadline Nov. 14, Written comments will now be More information on the 2015- 2014. accepted through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 Solid Waste and Materials The 2015-2025 Solid Wast at 4:30 pm. CST. Management Plan is available at and Materials Management Plan is Comments may be submitted by http://www.tn.gov/environment/ intended to outline how Tennessee email to [email protected], by fax solid-waste/plan-2025.shtml. 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 24,2014 www.TML1.org 16 Freshmen to join TN House of Representatives House District 51, Bill House District House District Beck, D- Nashville, 30, Marc Gravitt, 66, Sabi Kumar, was raised in Madison R-East Ridge, was the R-Springfiled, has and Whites Creek only candidate to file practiced surgery in area. He fills the seat qualifying papers to Robertson County left vacant by retiring fill the seat left vacant since 1977. He also Rep. Mike Turner. by Rep. Vince Dean. owns two small busi- Beck served in the Gravitt was sworn in nesses in Robertson Tennessee Air National early to fill Dean’s County – his surgi- Guard, practices law remining term. Grav- cal practice and a Bill Beck in Inglewood, and itt currently serves surgical instrument volunteers his time helping seniors at the on the East Ridge supply company. More Municipal Election Results Marc Gravitt Sabi Kumar Madison Station Senior’s Center. Issues City Council and is Kumar campaigned Athens he campaigned for include lower the tax the managing member of Gravitt Auctions & for smaller government with less regulation, City Council (Top 3) burden on seniors, equal pay for women, Appraisals, LLC. He was recently elected pres- lower taxes to allow economic growth and Bo Perkinson high quality education for all children, and ident of the Tennessee Auctioneers Association development, quality education, and improved Dick Pelley strengthening TennCare for struggling families. and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. health care options for everyone. Yvonne Raper Atoka House District 71, House District 27, House District 74, Mayor: Daryl Walker David “Coach” Patsy Hazlewood, Jay D. Reedy, R-Er- Alderman Byrd, R-Waynes- R-Signal Mountain, in, defeated incum- Barry L. Akin boro, beat incum- was selected by Gov. bent and Democrat Daniel Feldmayer bent Vance Dennis Bill Haslam to serve as John Tidwell. Reedy Mike Joyner in the GOP primary. TN ECD Regional Di- is a master beef cer- John S. Smith Byrd is a lifelong rector for the 10-county tified cattle farmer Carthage educator (33 years) in southeastern region. In in Houston County Mayor: Donnie R. Dennis Alderman (Top 3 ) Wayne County where addition, Hazlewood as well as the owner/ Phillip Brooks he served as a teacher, continues to serve in operator of Houston coach and principal at David “Coach” Byrd her position as director Michael “Woody” Woodard County Lock & Key. Matthew G. Watts Wayne County High School. During his eight for CapitalMark Bank. Patsy Hazlewood He campaigned for Jay D. Reedy years as principal, he worked with the Wayne Clarksville Before her work with CapitalMark, she gained less government, more local control, and more Mayor: Kim McMillan County Disciplinary Board helping students more than 30 years of experience in the tele- personal responsibility. He served in the U.S. get their lives back on track. Byrd campaigned City Council communications industry, working with AT&T Army and was a commissioned officer in the Richard Garrett (Ward 1) for education reform, giving local school dis- and BellSouth as assistant vice-president for U.S. Army Reserve. He is a life member of the Deanna M. McLaughlin (Ward 2) tricts more control over their curriculum; and Legislative and External Affairs. National Rifle Association and a life member Wanda Smith (Ward 6) he plans to assist the district in attracting more of the North American Hunting Club. Geno Grubbs (Ward 7) industry and providing better paying jobs. House District 4, Mike Alexander (Ward 10) John B. Holsclaw, Jr., House District 35, Bill Powers (Ward 11) House District 55, R-Johnson City, is a Jerry Sexton, R-Bean Covington John Ray Clemmons, small business own- Station, beat incumbent Mayor: Justin Hanson D-Nashville, defeat- er and son of John Dennis Roach in the Alderman ed incumbent Gary Holsclaw Sr., who GOP primary. One of John E. Edwards District 1 Wayne G. (Mac) McGowan III District 2 Odom in the Dem- was property assessor 10 children and the son ocratic primary. An of a coal miner, Sexton William N. Scruggs District 3 for Carter County for Gallaway attorney, Clemmons many years. He defeat- founded Sexton Furni- is a former political ture Manufacturing in Commissioner ed realtor Judy Veen- Charlie W. Simpson III director for the Tennes- 1988 in Grainger Coun- eman in the GOP pri- Gordonsville see Democratic Party mary. Veeneman was ty, and employs more Alderman (Top 3) John Holsclaw and former legislative running to replace her than 200 employees and Jerry Sexton Colby McKinney aide to U.S. Congress- John Ray Clemmons brother, retiring Rep. Kent Williams. Holsclaw ships furniture all over the world. He cam- Starla Thompson Pitt man Bob Clement. He is a graduate from East TN State University. paigned for small government and a favorable David Blessman served on the Tennessee Civil Service Com- business climate that keeps taxes low, incentiv- Jasper mission appointed by Gov. Bredesen, and is District 22, Dan izes existing businesses to expand, and a regu- Alderman a former member of the Metro Board of Fair Howell was sworn latory environment that will attract businesses Leon A. Rash Commissioners, appointed by Nashville Mayor in early on Sept. 8, to to locate in Tennessee. He is a former pastor of Mac Bumpus Karl Dean. He campaigned for strong schools, fill the remaining term the same local church for 25 consecutive years, Kimball affordable health care, women’s rights, and of Rep. Eric Watson, and proudly boasts conservative values. Alderman supports energy efficiency and environmental who was elected as the Johnny Sisk green initiatives. new Bradley County Mark Payne House District 13, LaGrange sheriff. Howell served Eddie Smith, House District five years as executive Jerry Sexton Mayor: William B. Cowan Jr. 18, Martin Danel, R-Knoxville, beat in- Alderman assistant to Bradley cumbent and Demo- R-Knoxville, an out- County Mayor Gary Paul L. Davenport crat Gloria Johnson. John Walker Jr. door advertising busi- Davis and also served He runs a consult- Charles T. Engleken ness owner and an on the Tennessee Re- Dan Howell attorney, is a self-pro- ing firm specializing Jill Worthey Cox publican Party State Executive Committee. He in event coordina- Rhonda Leigh Stanfill claimed defender of has also served on the Chamber of Commerce the Constitution and tion and audio/video George G. Kinney Board Cleveland/Bradley Greenway Board, production. For the Jefferson City an advocate for free and the county Storm Water Advisory Board, speech. Originally past 13 years, Smith Eddie Smith Mayor: Mark Potts as well as directed the county’s Three Star Council: Kevin V. Bunch from Memphis, he re- served as the media and events director at Se- Program. Mitchellville ceived his law degree vier Heights Baptist Church. He campaigned Martin Daniel for job growth, improved infrastructure, and a Mayor: Bobby Worman from the University of Alderman Memphis in 1985. In House District strong education system. 2, Bud Hulsey, Susan Link Barber Darlene Worman House District 43, R-Kingsport, de- House Distirct 48, feated incumbent Bryan Terry, R- Moscow Kevin Dunlap, D-Rock Alderman (4-year term) Island, is a Warren Rep. Tony Shipley Murfreesboro, won in the GOP primary. the seat previously held Jerry Rhea County Middle School Daniel Crisp Hulsey is a retired by Rep. Joe Carr. He teacher. Education, eco- John Barnette nomic development lieutenant from the is a physcian in Mu- Alderman (2-year term) and high paying jobs, Kingsport Police freesboro, where his William Buck protecting the environ- Department after 34 medical group, Mur- Munford ment, affordable and years of service. He freesboro Anesthesia Alderman accessible health care, is known for his drug Group, employs more Sue Arthur are all key areas of prevention work Bud Hulsey than 40 people. His top Bryan Terry Jack Bomar Dunlap’s platform. He with youth. priorities are to fight for conservative -prin Jack Foraker is also pro-life, supports the Tennessee Consti- ciples, involve citizens in the process, limit Todd A Martchek tution’s position that marriage is between one government, exercise fiscal responsibility, pro- Alderman (2-year term) man and one woman, and is a proud gun owner tect individual liberties and promote personal Ray Deneka and supporter of our Second Amendment rights responsibility. As a physician, Terry said he Rossville as responsible law abiding citizens follows the principle of doing no harm and be- Alderman (Top 3) lieves Congress and government should adhere Bobby Williams to that value as well. Terry was born in Okla- Lee S. Saunders homa and is a member of the Choctaw Nation. Ken Spencer Somerville House District 94 Alderman Leigh Rosser Wil- Jason Hamilton burn R-Somerville, Judy Accardi fills the seat vacated Ronnie Neill by former Rep. Bar- South Pittsburg rett Rich. She is an City Commission attorney with a law Ronnie Lancaster practice that focuses Paul Don King on probate and estate Westmoreland matters. She is also Mayor: Jerry Kirkman Alderman (two seats) partner in the Fayette Leigh Rosser Wilburn County Title Com- David A. Harrison pany with her father. She pledges to reduce the James Brian Smalling size and scope of government, oppose a state Whitwell income tax, create jobs, oppose common core, City Commission oppose Obamacare, and defend our second Linda M. Hooper amendment rights, unborn life and traditional Stephen Micah Atterton marriage. She has a bachelor’s in accounting and master’s in taxation from the University For additional election results, visit of Memphis, and a J.D. from the Nashville the Nov. 10 issue of Tennessee School of Law. Town and City. TML requests E-mail addresses The quickest way to keep city officials apprised of legislative hap- penings is through e-mail or fax. With so many recent municipal elections, please make sure TML has any changes to your city contact information. Send your updates to Mona Lawrence, by fax at 615-255-4752, by e-mail to mlawrence@TML1. org, or call 615-255-6416. 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 24,2014 www.TML1.org The groundbreaking comes as the 115-employee Loden expects to add another 45 positions in coming years. Sometime next year, Loden also plans to build a second, roughly 22,000-square-foot, two-story build- ing next to the new headquarters, a Middle Tennessee State University meth lab busts, but their excitement medical office building that will be received a $195,000 grant from the is tempered by a cheaper, stronger planned $900 million expansion at BARTLETT available for lease to other health National Science Foundation to fur- version of the drug coming into the its Chattanooga plant is expected City leaders are considering a new care providers. ther the advancement of women in state from the same Mexican drug branding logo, as part of efforts to to begin in earnest with plans to science, technology, engineering and cartels that bring heroin and cocaine. award the first of the project’s big build up the city’s business sector MORRISTOWN mathematics, or STEM. The study, Methamphetamine lab busts and contracts soon. Gray Construction of and draw more residents. Bart- A footwear manufacturer is opening titled “A Catalyst to ADVANCE seizures are down 41 percent across Lexington, Ky., is recommended to lett-based Kelley and Associates up shop and creating 182 new jobs. the Participation and Advancement the state, according to the Tennessee undertake the $33.6 million project Advertising created the prototype. Original Footwear is investing $10 of Women in Academics, STEM Bureau of Investigation. to enlarge the factory’s body shop, The logo features a gazebo, bike and million to open a new manufacturing Careers at Middle Tennessee State Other meth-heavy states technical center and assembly finish shopping to focus on the friendly facility in the Morristown Airport University,” will focus on identifying such as Missouri and Oklahoma have area. A $2.2 million contingency also small town atmosphere and local Industrial District. The company barriers that affect recruitment, re- seen similar trends this year. Stron- is included in the proposed contract. conveniences. specializes in creating tactical foot- tention, participation and promotion ger enforcement and new legislation The city and Hamilton County are wear for law enforcement, military of women STEM faculty at MTSU. regulating the sale of key ingredient equally splitting the contract’s cost as BRENTWOOD and emergency medical technicians. STEM faculty members come from pseudoephedrine are getting credit part of the incentive package award- Tyler Technologies, Inc., has signed Wellco, which specializes in military the colleges of Basic and Applied for the drop, but expert Mike Stanfill ed VW to land the plant expansion an agreement with the city for its Ty- boots, shut down in July because Sciences and Liberal Arts. said it is also tied to large amounts of to build a new sport utility vehicle. ler Public Safety and Incode® court of scale backs in troops over seas. the drug that have started coming in The Chattanooga Industrial Devel- case management software suites Original Footwear purchased that Law enforcement agencies across from Mexico over the past year. opment Board, which is overseeing to streamline the city’s day-to-day building and has even hired some Tennessee are trumpeting a drop in contracts related to the project for the operations. By utilizing Tyler soft- of the former employees. Original city and county, is slated to consider ware for both its court and public Footwear says it plans to add 65,000 the contract. safety solutions, Brentwood will square feet to the 110,000-square- October revenue collections experience a seamless flow of infor- foot facility. mation, increased productivity and FRANKLIN Franklin parks officials have exceed budgeted estimate a reduction of duplicated data. Fea- MT JULIET launched a new plan they’ll compile Tennessee revenue collections Sales tax collections were tures like Tyler Public Safety’s case FedEx has officially confirmed plans through 2015 to study the future of for October were more than collec- $17.5 million above the estimate for manager and reporting dashboards, to build a distribution center on prop- the city’s parkland. It’s been a decade tions for the same month last year October. The October growth rate coupled with Incode’s case inquiry erty at Beckwith Road near Interstate since the city’s last parks study. In and exceeded the budgeted estimate. was 7.27 percent. The year-to-date and warrants management applica- 40. The shipping giant hopes to open that time, the city added 314 acres Finance and Administration Com- growth rate was positive 6.44 per- tions, will help police departments the center, which will be larger than of parkland while its population missioner Larry Martin reported that cent. and courts share information. 300,000 square feet, in April 2016. increased by nearly 18,000 people. collections for October were $874.1 Franchise and excise combined Representatives for FedEx closed In addition to a meeting earlier this million, which is 5.69 percent more collections for October were $26.8 BRISTOL, BLUFF CITY, on a deal for the nearly 63 acres month for public input, a “Commu- than October 2013, and $15.3 mil- million, which is $19.2 million be- KINGSPORT where the distribution center will be nity Attitude and Interest” survey lion more than the budgeted esti- low the budgeted estimate of $46.0 The mayors from Sullivan County located. The company will lease the will be mailed to randomly selected mate. million. and its cities -- Bristol, Kingsport property. The city Planning Commis- Franklin residents. The responses “The negative growth rate re- Gasoline and motor fuel col- and Bluff City -- signed an interlocal sion approved plans in September for will be used to assist the city in its ported in corporate tax collections lections increased by 7.67 percent, agreement for shared use of a newly the facility, then dubbed Project Con- resident-driven approach to the new for October is not unusual for the which is $1.8 million above the purchased digital emergency radio viction. Wilson County also recently parks master plan. Franklin, with a business cycle,” Commissioner budgeted estimate of $71.3 million. system. The $10.5 million system approved a three-year tax abatement current population of 68,886, is the Martin said. “October is the month Tobacco tax collections for the will include 1,210 radios for police, for the project that laid out plans for 14th fastest-growing American city when calendar year tax filers re- month were over collected by $3.1 fire and other emergency personnel, 57 full-time and 290 part-time jobs. and is being supplied and installed with a population of 50,000 or more. quest a refund if they have overpaid million. their actual tax liability in previous Privilege tax collections were by Motorola. The costs will be paid NASHVILLE GOODLETTSVILLE months. $1.9 million more than the budgeted over 10 years, with the first annual Bridgestone Americas, Inc., plans One of the Nashville area’s larg- “The sales tax is our best eco- estimate of $27.0 million. Inheri- payment of $1.3 million due in to relocate its headquarters to a est eye surgery providers plans to nomic indicator, and in October tance and Estate taxes were over 2016. The conversion is needed $232.6 million, 514,000 square foot, break ground on a new corporate recorded the strongest first quarter collected by $3.9 million for the because the current analog radios 30-story headquarters in downtown. headquarters and medical facility. growth since 2011. This is encourag- month. Hall income taxes were over that have been in operation since The company is scheduled to break Upon completion next fall, Loden ing, but we must continue to closely collected by $2.2 million in October. 2000 are past their serviceable life ground in early 2015 with planned Vision Center plans to relocate its monitor revenues and expenditures Business tax collections were and have become inefficient. Parts occupancy in the third quarter of main offices from a mile away to to keep Tennessee’s budget bal- $0.7 million above the October esti- have become increasingly difficult 2017. Its newly constructed facility, the two-story, 44,000-square-foot anced.” mate. to obtain for repairs and there are slated for completion in mid-to-late building at 520 Rivergate Parkway. On an accrual basis, October is All other taxes were over some dead spots in mountainous 2017, is expected to create 607 jobs. In addition to offices, the new- lo the third month in the 2014-2015 collected by a net of $3.4 million. areas of the county. The headquarters, to be located at 4th cation will also include an ophthal- fiscal year. Year-to-date collections for Ave. S. and Demonbreun Street, will mology clinic, a LASIK suite and General fund collections for three months were $101.6 million CHATTANOOGA house employees currently based in Construction of Volkswagen’s other services, and a surgery center. October were $10.2 million more more than the budgeted estimate. Nashville, as well as those from three than the budgeted estimate, and the The general fund was over collected out-of-state business units that are four other funds that share in state tax by $91.0 million and the four other being relocated to the city. collections were $5.1 million above funds were over collected by $10.6 the estimate. million. NASHVILLE 365 Data Centers, a California-based company, is launching a down- town data center and tech hub for Tennessee state parks to host Nashville tech startups. Businesses will be able to work out of the after Thanksgiving hikes 17,000-square-foot space 365 days a Tennessee State Parks will offer From Meeman-Shelby to Fall year for free or at a discount and will free, guided hikes on Friday, Nov. Creek Falls to Roan Mountain and have Internet access, power and oth- 28. The fourth in the quarterly hikes every state park in between, the er services. The downtown center is program, the After Thanksgiving 2014 After Thanksgiving Hikes are meant to encourage entrepreneurs to Hikes will be offered at each of the designed for all ages and abilities. build in or relocate to Nashville, and 55 state parks. Some hikes will be approximate- 365 Data Centers is working with “The After Thanksgiving Hikes ly one mile in length and tailored the city’s Economic and Community are a perfect way to spend time with for novice hikers, while others are Development office, the Nashville family and friends while working off lengthier and geared toward more Technology Council, and the Nash- that holiday feast,” Deputy Commis- experienced hikers. For a more in- ville Area Chamber of Commerce sioner Brock Hill said. “Enjoy the depth look into planned hikes in your as part of its job creation initiative, beautiful fall scenery that Tennessee area, visit http://tnstateparks.com/ Partnership 2020.To determine has to offer at one of our great state about/special-events/after-thanksgiv- which companies will access space, a parks.” ing-hike. board will meet each year to vote on a pool of applicants. The center is at 147 Fourth Ave. N. between Church Street and Commerce Street. New round Clean Tennessee

SPRINGFIELD Energy Grants available With a violent crime rate 56 percent higher than the state average, Spring- Gov. Bill Haslam and Depart- Important Dates field Police Chief David -Thomp ment of Environment and Conserva- • Pre-Proposal Due: Jan. 31, 2015 son has devised a comprehensive, tion Commissioner Bob Martineau • Full Proposal Contacted multi-agency initiative to tackle the have announced a fourth offering of (Invite Only): Feb. 15, 2015 problem. Thompson presented an the Clean Tennessee Energy Grants, •Full Proposal Due: Feb. 28, 2015 outline, called the “Violent Crime totaling $2 million, to fund energy •Announcement: Late Summer Initiative,” to the Springfield Board efficiency projects for municipal of Mayor and Aldermen last month. governments, county governments, biomass, geothermal, solar, wind The plan calls for increased aggres- utility districts and other similar Energy Conservation – lighting, sion against repeat offenders and entities across Tennessee. HVAC improvements, improved gang members by working with “We want to commend local fuel efficiency, insulation, idling other agencies in a bid to seek stiff- governments and districts across minimization er charges to levy against them, to Tennessee for taking these steps to Air Quality Improvement – re- obtain higher bonds to keep them improve their energy efficiency,” duction in greenhouse gases, sulfur off the streets and to dissuade the Haslam said. “These projects funded dioxide, volatile organic compounds, criminals from remaining in the city. through these grants in cleaner alter- oxides of nitrogen, hazardous air pol- In targeting repeat offenders and native energy, energy conservation lutants gang members, Thompson said law and air quality improvement help The maximum grant amount per enforcement will be going after the reduce taxpayer costs and benefit project is $250,000 and requires a worst of the worst offenders, real- the environment, both positive out- match from the applicant. Grant ap- izing that a small amount of people comes for Tennesseans.” plications are available on TDEC’s are responsible for the vast major- Funding for the projects comes website and will be accepted until ity of violent crimes committed in from an April 2011 Clean Air Act Jan. 30, 2015. Recipients are expect- Springfield. settlement with the Tennessee Valley ed to be announced in the summer of Authority. 2015. WATERTOWN The Clean Tennessee Energy Grant recipients will be selected A medical supply company based Grant Program provides financial with careful consideration given to in California has announced it will assistance to municipal government, the projects that meet the selection expand with a new operation. Di- county government, utility districts, criteria and express the greatest need. asol, which specializes in products and other entities created by statute To learn more about the Clean that treat dialysis, has purchased a (e.g. airport authority) to purchase, Tennessee Energy Grant or to obtain 46,000-square-foot building in the install and construct energy proj- an application, please visit www. city’s industrial park. A company ects. Eligible categories of the tn.gov/environment/grants_energy. spokesperson expects the facility to Clean Tennessee Energy Grant Pro- shtml or contact Kathy Glapa at 615- open sometime in early 2015. The gram include: 253-8780 or [email protected]. new operation will begin with about Cleaner Alternative Energy – 25 new jobs. 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 24,2014 www.TML1.org Tennessee Municipal League 2014-2015 Officers and Directors TENNESSEE PRESIDENT Good governance and the necessity of Tom Rowland FESTIVALS Mayor, Cleveland VICE PRESIDENTS a strong council and a strong manager Nov. 28: Knoxville Curtis Hayes Christmas in the City Mayor, Livingston BY MIKE CONDUFF for connecting with citizens and or done at all. This is more often the The free annual festivities kick off John Holden translating citizen requests into ap- case when the relationship between at 6 pm on Market Square and at Mayor, Dyersburg It can be said that the most propriate outcomes and targets for elected and appointed officials has Krutch Park. The Regal Celebration Ann Davis important relationship in local gov- the entire community. not been well forged. It takes both of Lights features a 38-foot-tall tree Vice Mayor, Athens ernments is the one between a com- They must also establish accom- strong elected leadership and equally in the Krutch Park Extension. Enjoy DIRECTORS the evening with music from the Old Andy Berke munity’s elected representatives plishment time frames and allocate strong professional management to Mayor, Chattanooga and their chief appointed official. the necessary resources properly. operate effectively in the appropriate City Buskers and bands of carolers, Randy Brundige When this relationship is based on The professional staff, such as the spheres. train rides, pictures with Santa, face Mayor, Martin mutual respect, sound communica- city manager or administrator, must As Hunt points out, “While the painting, marshmallow roasting and Roger Campbell tion and competence, positive out- translate these outcomes and develop challenges of developing and nur- more. On Market Street, local busi- Asst. City Manager, Maryville (District 2) comes for the overall community organizational action plans to ac- turing an outstanding relationship nesses will offer free crafts for chil- Wallace Cartwright can be achieved. Jim Hunt, a former complish them within the time frame between the governance parties are dren. The tree-lighting ceremony Mayor, Shelbyville 28-year elected official and past and budget. Overall, elected officials many, the communities, elected offi- begins at 6 pm, with other activities Vance Coleman, president of the National League of establish the “what” so city adminis- cials and city managers that do it well continuing until 9 pm. Christmas in Mayor, Medina (District 7) Cities, highlights the importance of trators can develop the “how.” are truly fulfilling their commitments the city events will be listed on the Betsy Crossley this relationship, stating: In municipal governance, the to their citizens.” city of Knoxville’s website: www. Mayor, Brentwood cityofknoxville.org/christmas. Karl Dean “Citizens deserve the best local elected officials are the ones that get Mayor, Metro Nashville government possible. It has been to define the future direction of the Editor’s Note: Mike Conduff, along Richard Driver clearly shown that when the mayor community–what quality of life is with Jim Hunt, delivered a NLC Dec. 4: Franklin Mayor, Lafayette (District 5) and council and city manager are desired in the town 5, 10 or 15 years University Seminar for community 2014 Christmas tree lighting John Hickman focused on the same issues and down the road and what resources leaders titled “Building Strong Elect- The city will light up the square City Manager, Waynesboro (District 6) are working toward the same ends, are necessary to achieve that. The ed-Appointed Official Relationships at 7:15 pm. Freedom Intermediate Jill Holland communities and their citizens defi- city manager decides the course of (ICMA)” at the recent Congress of School Honors choir, the Centen- Mayor, McKenzie nitely benefit.” accomplishment and the best means Cities and Exposition in Austin, TX. nial High School Chamber choir Hoyte Jones In the governance process, it is to achieve the desired result. Conduff is the president and CEO and students from Act Too Players Alderman, Sparta (District 4) critical for all parties involved to un- Unfortunately, too often the of the Elim Group, a Leadership and entertain. The downtown square will Chris McCartt be closed for the first time in more Asst. City Manager derstand their unique roles. Elected critical council tasks of visioning and Governance Consulting firm based Kingsport (District 1) officials are principally responsible planning are not executed properly, in Denton, Texas. than 10 years for this event so attend- Bo Perkinson ees can view the movies and lights Councilmember, Athens (District 3) projected on the buildings and walk Madeline Rogero to the tree without traffic concerns. Mayor, Knoxville The square will be closed from 7-9 Paula Sedgwick pm. Santa will be on hand for photos Alderman, Bartlett (District 8) by the tree and light refreshments Charles “Bones” Seivers The money spent to keep the Great computers will be five to seven times households in 2013 had some form will be served. President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund Smoky Mountains National Park more powerful than today’s fastest of Internet access --including mo- Mary Ann Tremblay open during the federal government machines and are expected to provide bile broadband and slower connec- Dec. 6: Clarksville Vice Mayor, Three Way shutdown may be on its way back into major boosts to vital U.S. research tions. Nearly all houses are hooked 55th Annual Lighted Christmas Ron Washington the pockets of Tennessee taxpayers. leadership in basic science, defense up to the Internet in some cities, but Parade “A Storybook Christmas” Councilmember, Murfreesboro and other areas, officials said. U.S. in other large jurisdictions, more A.C. Wharton U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Parade begins at 5 pm. Warm up with Mayor, Memphis Corker announced that the Senate Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., than a third of households remain hot chocolate on the Public Square PAST PRESIDENTS Energy Committee passed legislation hailed the announcement, calling it without access. Cities recording and enjoy caroling on the County Dale Kelley (2014) Mayor, Huntingdon to reimburse six states for funds used “another great day for Oak Ridge.” the highest Internet adoption rates Square. The parade route begins on Ken Wilber (2013) Mayor, Portland to reopen national parks in October were predominantly wealthy en- 8th St. on the campus of Austin Peay Kay Senter (2012), Morristown Council 2013. The National Park Access Act As reported in Governing Magazine, claves characterized by tech-sav- State University. Sam Tharpe, (2011) Mayor, Paris would repay states that used about despite the Internet’s ever-growing vy residents. To a large degree, Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo $2 million in state and local money social and economic relevance, a siz- Internet adoption mirrors a city’s Dec. 5- 6: Chattanooga Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg to reopen national parks. Sevier and able number of Americans in select demographics. Poorer households Christmas Open House AFFILIATE DIRECTORS Blount counties in Tennessee paid cities still aren’t connected. For the might not sign up because of the Keith McDonald, Mayor, Bartlett (NLC) Chickamauga and Chattanooga $60,100 to reopen the Smokies. first time, the Census Bureau collect- cost. Whites also report higher National Military Park invites the Dot LaMarche, Vice Mayor, Farragut (NLC) ed data measuring Internet adoption Internet adoption than black and Janice Casteel, Cleveland (TCMA) public to attend a Christmas Open TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest in its most recent annual American Hispanic households. Age is an- House from 6 pm to 8 pm at the (Ex-Officio Directors) Moniz announced the government Community Survey. The results de- other pronounced demographic Cravens House located on Lookout Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports has awarded $325 million to build pict disparities in connectivity and divides. About 64 percent of the Mountain. The house will be dec- Larry Cox, Memphis Tennessee two next-generation massive su- the current state of Internet connec- 65-and-over population reported orated from the Civil War period. Tennessee Building Officials Assn. percomputers at Oak Ridge Na- tivity at the local level, estimating having Internet subscriptions, Tours begin every 30 minutes. Res- Steve Mills, Hendersonville tional Laboratory in Tennessee numbers of households with access compared to 81 percent for the rest ervations are required due to spacing Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police and Lawrence Livermore National and how residents are connecting. of the population. limitations. To make a reservation, Glenn Chrisman, Murfreesboro Nationwide, 79 percent of American TN Assn. Municipal Clerks & Recorders Laboratory in California. The super and for more information, contact Lynn Carmack, Collierville the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Government Finance Officers Visitor Center at 423- 821-7786. Russell Truell, Franklin UT MTAS December MAP Class Tennessee Fire Chiefs Assn. Chief Roger Robinson, Alcoa Dec. 7: Smyrna Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors Strengths Based Leadership 40th Annual Christmas parade Tommy White, Sevierville Begins at Lowry Street toward Tennessee Association of Floodplain Strengths Based Leadership is Time: All courses begin at 1 pm and Sam Ridley Parkway at 2 pm. Management (TN AFPM) a course based upon the concept end at 5 pm CST/EST. Tenn. Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. that employees should focus on Joyce Floyd, Knoxville Dec. 14 - Lewisburg their leadership strengths in order Schedule of Sessions: Annual Christmas Tour of Homes Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. to better develop teams and allure Larry Craig, Kingston Springs Dec. 11 — Kingsport - EST Hosted by the Rotary Club, the event Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference others to follow. Dec. 12— Collegedale- EST Cost: Tennessee Municipal Em- begins at 1 pm - 5 pm. For tickets, Tenn. Chapter, American Public Works Based upon the scientific Dec. 15— Knoxville- EST ployees—$50/person/class. A fee of call 931-637-0545 or www.rotaryo- Ronnie Hammonds, Kingsport work of Gallup Researchers Tom Dec. 17 — Jackson- CST $65 is charged for non-city officials. flewisburg.org. Tennessee Recreation and Parks Assn. Rath and Barry Conchie, this Dec. 18 — Nashville- CST 4 CPE, CMFO (Other/Non-Finan- Candi Rawlings, Franklin course allows individuals to cial). Dec. 31: Greeneville Tennessee Chapter, American Planning identify their leadership strengths Locations: To register for a course, go to Karen Hundt, Chattanooga New Years Eve Celebration and better leverage them in the Collegedale, Collegedale City Hall, www.mtas.tennessee.edu. Or fax Downtown will ring in 2015 with a Tennessee Personnel Management Assn. workplace to improve work per- Rebecca Hunter, TNDOHR 4910 Swinyar Dr. to 865-974-0423. Credit card pay- new celebration called “Midnight on Tennessee Assn. of Public Purchasing formance, operations and project Jackson, Univ. of Tenn. - West ments must register online with the Main” featuring live music, dancing Susan Huskey, Loudon Co. management. Tenn. Research & Education Center, Solution Point System: http://www. on Main Street, food, drinks, and TN Section, Institute of Transport Target Audience: This course 605 Airways Blvd. solutionpoint.tennessee.edu/MTAS fireworks. Admission to the street Engineers, Kevin Cole, Knoxville is designed to provide applica- Nashville, UT Center for Industrial or by invoice. MTAS will need to dance is free, although several Tennessee Public Transportation Assoc. bility to any current supervisor, Services, 193 Polk Ave. Suite C receive payment in order to confirm downtown businesses will offer Jason Spain, Nashville manager, or aspiring leader. After attendance. Assn. of Independent and Municipal Schools Kingsport, Kingsport Center for special deals on food, drinks and registration, an online leadership Higher Educ., 300 W. Market St. For registration assistance, call other items. Those who would like to Reecha Black, Alamo strengths assessment must be tak- Tennessee Renewable Energy & Economic Knoxville, Univ. of Tenn. Confer- 865-974-0411. Or for more informa- sponsor the event may contact Amy Development Council en prior to the session for all ence Center, 600 Henley Street tion, contact Kurt Frederick, training Rose at 423-639-7105 or e-mail Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC) participants. consultant, at 615-253-6385. [email protected]. Tennessee Water Quality Management

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Vaughn & Melton (615) 255-1561 Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc. Waste Industries USA, Inc. www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 24, 2014 Tennessee Drug Card saves Tennessee citizens $30M As cold and fl u season falls upon Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No charge and be sent electronically to MPCDirec- us, TML would like to TML members. Send advertising to: TT&C [email protected]. Closing to remind you about Classifi ed Ads, Mona Lawrence, 226 Capitol Date for Applications: Dec. 31, 2014. one of the League’s Blvd. Suite 710, Nashville TN 37219; e-mail: Contact: Kim Scarborough, Executive endorsed programs, [email protected]; or fax: 615-255 4752. Assistant, Policy and Communications the Tennessee Drug Offi ce, City of Knoxville, MPCDirector- CODES COMPLIANCE OFFICER [email protected]. 400 Main Card, that offers a free Maryville is currently accepting appli- Street, Room 655, Knoxville, TN 37902, statewide prescription cations for a Codes Compliance Offi cer. Website: http://www.knoxmpc.org/ assistance program The compliance officer will perform for your patients. technical work involving the enforcement FINANCE DIRECTOR To date this of adopted municipal ordinances, codes, The City of White House is accepting ap- program has regulations and policies and associated plications through close of business Thurs- saved Tennessee duties. Requirements: high school diploma day, December 4, 2014, for the position of or GED and considerable experience in Finance Director. This position is respon- residents more than codes enforcement, building construction, sible for the oversight and management of $30,000,000 on environmental and/or public health codes, the City’s fi nancial accounting and control prescription costs. or equivalent combination of education systems. The incumbent manages staff This program can and experience. Must possess or be able and processes responsible for accounts be used for savings to attain the International Property Main- payable, receivable, payroll, property tax, of up to 75 percent tenance and Housing Inspector certifi cate and the city court. The position performs within one year. Salary $16.04 - $21.01 complicated work involving signifi cant on prescription drugs DOE. The city of Maryville provides public contact, managerial and organiza- at more than 56,000 regional munity that they can ask for the with prescription coverage can an excellent benefi ts package. Nepotism tional abilities, and budget management. and national pharmacies. Tennessee Drug Card discount at use the program to get a discount policy prohibits hiring relatives of city Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree Here’s how you can participate: any CVS pharmacy in the state on prescription drugs that are employees. Applications are available on in accounting, finance, public admin- • Display cards at your offi ce – even if they don’t have a card not covered by insurance. The our website or in the Human Resources istration or related fi eld. Three to fi ve location for employees and Department, Maryville Municipal Center, in hand. program has no membership years’ experience in the fi eld of fi nance, residents to take. Contact Na- 404 W. Broadway, Maryville, TN 37801. preferable municipal government; or any Through the Tennessee Drug Card restrictions, no income Deadline to apply is 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. combination of education, training, and talie Meyer, program director, program, you can help uninsured and requirements, no age limitations, 5, 2014. A complete job description can be experience providing the necessary knowl- at Natalie@TennesseeDrug- underinsured Tennessee residents and no applications to complete. found on our website: www.maryvillegov. edge, skills, and abilities to perform the es- Card.com or 1-888-987-0688 access much-needed prescription TML hopes you take advantage com. EOE. sential job functions. Certifi ed Municipal and a supply will be mailed to medications at a discounted rate. of this easy and innovative way to Finance Offi cer (CMFO) certifi cation in your offi ce at NO COST. The program is used by people help members of your community EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR the state of Tennessee highly preferred or • Encourage members of your KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY. The must be obtained within two years of em- who have health insurance coverage get the prescription drugs they need. joint City-County committee conducting a ployment. Starting compensation range is community to print a FREE with no prescription benefi ts, which For more information about search for a new executive director of the $54,017 - $65,811 DOE plus benefi ts. Visit Tennessee Drug Card at Ten- is common in many health savings the Tennessee Drug Card, vist Metropolitan Planning Commission has www.cityofwhitehouse.com for full job nesseedrugcard.com. accounts (HSA) and high deductible TML’s website at www.TML1.org formally posted the position, along with description and application. Applications • Inform members of your com- health plans. Additionally, people a detailed job description. The position and resumes should be returned to the HR will be advertised through the American offi ce located at 105 College Street, or fax Planning Association, local media, and to 615-616-1058, or emailed to abrewton@ other outlets. The Metropolitan Planning cityofwhitehouse.com. EOE Commission serves a population of great- U.S. Communities can help cities prepare for winter er than 400,000 with a staff of 35. The organization is responsible for city and WASTEWATER TREATMENT BY MARC SHAPIRO county-wide plans, reviewing subdivision PLANT CHIEF OPERATOR. As winter approaches and cities regulations and site plans, preparing and PORTLAND. The City of Portland is and towns look to ensure that they recommending zoning ordinances and accepting applications for the position of maps to the Knox County Commission Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Opera- are prepared to respond to weather and Knoxville City Council, and reviewing tor. Starting rate of pay is $18.71 per hour related conditions and emergencies, proposed zoning amendments. The execu- DOE and qualifi cations. This position U.S. Communities, NLC’s national tive director leads and manages all aspects is full time, with full benefi t package nonprofi t government purchasing of the organization. He or she is appointed available including vacation, sick days, cooperative, can provide timely and by the mayors of Knoxville and Knox paid holidays; health, dental, vision, life/ affordable products and solutions to County and reports to the chairperson of AD&D, TCRS retirement and supplemen- help get ready for seasonal cold, ice the MPC and its executive committee. The tal voluntary benefi ts. Graduation from a successful candidate will have exceptional standard high school or equivalent GED and snow. communication and relationship skills, with additional formal training (post-sec- Through competitively bid con- strong management experience, and will ondary is preferred) in chemistry, biology, tracts with lead public agencies, U.S. demonstrate the ability to lead successful sanitary and/or environmental engineering Communities offers thousands of public processes in a complex and dynam- or related fi elds as applicable to the waste- products and solutions from national a wide variety of cold weather prod- Today more than 55,000 reg- ic system. The ideal candidate will have water treatment industry. At least 3 years’ and local suppliers offering their best ucts and solutions including ice melt, istered public agencies, education broad experience in planning; a record experience in the operation of a water government pricing. pipe insulation, snow blowers and institutions and nonprofi t organi- of having worked effectively with public treatment facility. Strongly prefer mini- “When it comes to preparing shovels, space heaters and carbon zations utilize U.S. Communities offi cials and stakeholders who represent di- mum of 1 year experience in supervision at monoxide alarms. contracts to purchase more than verse interests; and demonstrated success the wastewater treatment plant level. Must for winter, I encourage cities to look in managing and building a positive and possess a valid, State of Tennessee driver’s to U.S. Communities for a wide CARQUEST Auto Parts can 1.5 billion dollars in products and productive work place environment. AICP license. Must possess a valid, State of range of products and solutions help maintain the city vehicle fl eet services annually. Collectively, (American Institute of Certifi ed Planners) Tennessee Class III Wastewater Treatment from national companies at great through the cold winter months with cities have saved millions of dollars certifi cation and at least 10 years of plan- Plant Operators license. Must achieve government pricing,” said Stephanie ice melt and ice scrapers, windshield through their participation in U.S. ning experience is required. Applications State of Tennessee Class IV Wastewater de-icer, antifreeze and diesel an- Communities. should include a cover letter and resume Treatment Plant Operator license within Osborn, NLC Director of Strategic Partnerships. ti-gel, group 31 batteries, and more. U.S. Communities has no min- 18 months of placement in position. An Other U.S. Communities supply imum purchase requirements and TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE application and job description may be Cold weather solutions avail- STAFF obtained from the receptionist at Portland able from U.S. Communities include partners provide roofi ng supplies meets all state procurement require- Margaret Mahery, Executive Director City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8 AM everything from heavy equipment and services, industrial supplies, and ments through competitively bid Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director to 4:30 PM. A complete job description is other seasonal products. contracts by a lead public agency. Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst rental for snow removal and portable posted on the city’s website, can www.city- power equipment from Hertz Equip- Sponsored by NLC and four Registration for U.S. Communities Carole Graves, Communications Director & ofportlandtn.gov and by clicking the link: Editor, Tennessee Town & City other national associations, along is fast, easy and free. Portland Employment Opportunity This ment Rental to cold weather clothing John Holloway, Government Relations for city employees working outdoors with 29 state municipal leagues, For more information, contact Debbie Kluth, Director of Marketing / position is open until fi lled. 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Jason Mumpower, chief of staff, Tennessee Comptroller’s office

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Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and Dr. Joe DiPiertro, president, University of Tennessee

Cleveland City Manager Janice Casteel and Athens Councilman Bo Perkinson

Charles “Bones” Seivers, president/CEO Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund, and Dr. Keith Carver, executive assistant to the University of Tennessee president

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Photos by Carole Graves 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/NOVEMBER 24,2014 www.TML1.org Tom Rowland still forging state, national connectivity in his role as Cleveland’s longest serving mayor

BY LINDA BRYANT come locally, threats to our nation, state and community. Commissioner Purkey was in town When Tom Rowland was elected mayor just a week ago, and we convened a meeting of of Cleveland in 1991, he was a well-known local law enforcement and emergency responder regional broadcaster who didn’t have political leaders to meet with him. aspirations. Now, with 23-years under his belt as the city’s most prominent leader, he is the longest TT & C: You founded the Cleveland 100. serving mayor in Cleveland’s history. What is this organization and why is it im- Rowland didn’t grow up in Cleveland, but portant? once he found the city he made it his home. His TR: I got the idea from Nashville. A deputy sher- childhood was nomadic because his parents iff had been killed in the line of duty. Nashville were in the hotel business, a profession that 100 provided scholarships for the children and required them to move around. He was born paid off the family’s mortgage. It’s a great pro- in a hotel in Florida, and his first bassinet was gram, and I thought we could do it in Cleveland. actually a hotel room drawer. By the time he I came home and shared it with a friend of mine graduated from high school, he’d attended 19 who was a retired special agent with the ATF. different schools. He spent a lot time with the folks in Nashville Rowland eventually landed at the Univer- learning about their organization. sity of Tennessee, where he studied communica- We formed a board of directors, and shortly tions. After college he started his broadcasting after that a firefighter was killed in an accident career in Cleveland, and he never left. here. Naturally, we wanted to help that family, “I would not have ever predicted in 1991 but at the time we didn’t have any money yet. that I’d still be mayor,” Rowland said. “Going I went to one of my board members and said, into politics was not my plan, but I was asked Mayor Rowland with his wife Sandra, left, and Cleveland Assistant City Manager “We need to pay for the funeral of this young to run by a former mayor who had decided not Melinda Carroll at TML’s Annual Conference in Chattanooga. man.” He put in the difference; I think it was to pursue office again. As a broadcaster and a $5,000. Now, we probably have $250,000 in our newscaster, I had covered all of the Cleveland reserves. City Commission meetings, so I had knowledge People will think things will be covered of the workings of local government. I proba- because insurance kicks in, but when there is a bly attended more meetings than some of the death or tragedy people need immediate cash. city commissioners. I appreciated Governor There are people who have to travel. There’s McWhorter’s saying at the time — “Give me a clothing that has to be purchased. The chairman vanilla wafer and a glass of milk, and I’m ready of Cleveland 100, Brenda Lawson, and I go to the to go to work.” I felt like I was prepared. family immediately if something happens. We It’s not an understatement to say Rowland’s have arrangements with our bank to withdraw leadership is profound for a local political fig- the cash we need. A city officer was killed about a ure, and it’s not only because of his long tenure year ago, and we paid a lot of their expenses. We as a mayor. He has been involved in many key also paid the North Carolina patrol for bringing state and federal organizations, and he has the caisson that hauls the casket. founded, or been involved in numerous chari- We have an annual awards banquet. We ask ties. each emergency department to submit nomina- He currently is serving his second term as tions for those who’ve gone above and beyond president of the Tennessee Municipal League. the call of duty, and we cover all of them. I started He also serves as vice chairman of the Tennes- looking across the state and there are memorials see Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental for firefighters and police officers but none for Relations, board member of the Tennessee Risk emergency services. I put a committee together, Management Pool, and vice chairman of the and we now have a memorial wall in downtown Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund. He has re- State Rep. Kevin Brooks, right, presents a resolution to name the TN De- Cleveland that honors all of our emergency ser- mained active for many years in the National partment of Transportation APD-40 Interchange in Cleveland in honor of the vices. If someone loses their life in the line of League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Honorable Mayor Tom Rowland. duty we put their name on the wall. Mayors. In 2009, he was named Tennessee’s Community Leader of the Year. He was TML’s TT & C: You are vice chair of the Tennessee Mayor of the Year in 2004. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmen- Rowland is a military veteran and is the only Mayor Tom Rowland tal Relations. TACIR takes on some pretty mayor in Tennessee who serves on the Homeland interesting and difficult issues. What have Security Council. He and wife, Sandra, founded been some of the toughest issues the Com- the Empty Stocking Fund, an annual drive that • Elected Cleveland Mayor 1991 mission have addressed in your time on the provides Christmas gifts each year to foster Commission and what does this upcoming children in his community. • Currently serving his sixth term year look like. TR: I’ve been vice president of TACIR about TT & C: You’ve been the mayor of Cleve- • Longest serving mayor in eight years now. I feel really honored to sit in land for more than 20 years. How has the Cleveland history that seat, along with Sen. Mark Norris, who’s city changed? What are some of the biggest the chairman. issues you’re facing and what are some of • President, TN Municipal League I enjoy serving on the commission because your successes? Board of Directors it provides a lot of insight into proposed legisla- TR: When I came into office in 1991, Cleveland tion as it affects local government. When some- was like many towns. As malls evolved, our • Vice Chairman, TN Advisory one introduces a bill it can sound like a good downtown areas were getting deserted. Now, Commission on Intergovernmental piece of legislation until you really examine the downtown Cleveland is starting to regenerate Relations (TACIR) pitfalls and the advantages and disadvantages of itself. We have a lot of loft living. Our restaurants the bill. That’s where TACIR comes in. have just about doubled. It all adds up to down- • Member, Homeland Security Council The most current issue we are dealing with is town Cleveland becoming a destination. We are annexation. When TACIR meets this month, the in a pilot program with University of Tennessee • Former radio newscaster and station commission is charged with making recommen- called the Smart Cities Initiative. They send owner dations on annexation procedures to the General students in teams to our city. Each team takes Assembly. a different segment of the city — downtown, areas for revitalization, homelessness etc. It’s TT & C: How as the annexation issue impact- good to have the outside people come in and look ed Cleveland? and see what the outside possibilities in our city employers in our community. ferently from state to state, but it’s interesting to TR: There is now a moratorium on annexation that we might be blinded to. Wacker Chemie company in Germany is meet these folks from New Jersey and Colorado by ordinance. So far, we’ve been fortunate in When Whirlpool built a new manufacturing investing about $2.4 billion. They will be up and and see how they are addressing their problems. Cleveland. Since the moratorium has been in plant here a few years ago, they were basically running in about another year and making the You can learn a lot from their successes. existence, we have annexed some property at located downtown. Although the buildings raw material for solar panels. They have 2,000 I have served on the Conference’s Social the request of the property owner. Developers aren’t completely empty, they will be as they construction employees on site right now. We Justice and Parks and Recreation committees. have found out they can build a lot more houses evolve from downtown to the new plant. With just received a report from the Bureau of Labor Social Justice actually ties into Homeland if they have sewer than if they have septic tanks. the help of Smart Cities, we are looking into Statistics released last week that the Cleveland Security. We talk about security threats, but They want to be in the city. So if folks want our the revitalization of that area with ideas such as Metro area is the sixth largest community adding we also talk about local problems facing law product, which is providing municipal services, recreation and parks. It will be a boon if all this construction jobs in the United States. We are enforcement in big cities and small cities. I’ve we will certainly consider annexing the property. can happen downtown. very proud of that. had several opportunities to go to the White Most people think that cities are making We also have urban bus service, which is Three years ago we were about to lose House for lunch. My first was with President money on annexations, but we don’t. It’s quite something we didn’t have 20 years ago. The Whirlpool. They had to make a decision whether Clinton. I was there for the signing of the famous expensive. It does help build your population, ridership continues to increase almost weekly. I to expand here or expand in Oxford, Miss. The crime bill. We had applied for a grant from the which helps with state and federal funding. didn’t realize that so many people would depend one thing they stressed about choosing Cleve- Department of Justice that was provided under But it takes awhile before the property taxes on bus service to get to work, to the doctor and land was the work ethic of the people here. the Crime Bill (The Violent Crime Control and the annexed property generates catches up with so on. I’m really pleased with the bus service. Our workers are proud of the merchandise they Law Enforcement Act of 1994). We were turned some of the operational expenses of providing It’s been one of our great success stories. Our produce. That made a big difference on their down. I got a call when we got back from Sen. municipal services. population has also continued to grow — it’s decision to stay. Jim Sasser. He said because you were at the probably doubled since I’ve been here. We’ve We are also blessed with the expansion of White House they are going to approve it — TT & C: You have remained active in the Ten- become a metro area, one of 10 in the state. our existing industries. When they expand, it resubmit it today. It was approved. Those were nessee Municipal League (TML) for many Lee University has also helped put us on the sends a strong message to outsiders that it must small grants they first offered where you could years. Why is this organization important to map. Everything they do is superb. be a good community in which to do business. hire 4-6 police officers. They paid 100 percent you and to Cleveland? Duracell has also done a major expansion here. the first year, then it reduced to 25 percent, and TR: The networking opportunities at TML are TT & C: It appears that we have made it Mars Chocolate makes 55 percent of the world’s finally the local governments had to pick them outstanding — the annual meetings, the legis- through the Great Recession. How did Cleve- M&Ms here. All Twix Bars are made here. up. It was a big help. That was the first federal lative conferences and their district meetings. land fare through it all? We also have a Kroger warehouse here for law enforcement grant the city has ever received. It’s an opportunity to discuss the issues coming TR: During the recession, Forbes issued a re- the entire Southeastern United States. They We were at the right place at the right time. up in the next legislature. Because we aren’t in port that said we survived the recession better ship products from Texas as far as Virginia and Nashville, it’s hard for us to realize sometimes than any of the 10 metro areas in Tennessee. A South to all the Kroger stores. It’s a tremendous TT & C: You serve on the Homeland Security the implications of certain pieces of legislation. later report came out that said Metro Nashville operation. Council. From a state perspective, what ap- We rely on TML to advise us and act on our may have done a little better than us, but we One problem we have is that we are out of pears to be our biggest concerns and how can behalf. TML is led by a board of directors. The were close. Unlike our neighbor Dalton, Ga., industrial property. The city and county have local governments play a role in the council’s board votes on issues and direct the staff on what who depends on the carpet business, we aren’t purchased property in the south end of Cleveland overall mission. action to take. It’s a democracy. dependent on one industry for our economy. In along the interstate for a new industrial park. In a TR: I was first appointed to the Security Council Dalton, when homebuilding and carpet sales year–and-a -half to two years that property will by Governor Sundquist. I served under Gover- TT & C: As a “seasoned veteran” in munic- are down, it affects their whole community. We be available. That’s a tough problem but it’s a nor Bredesen and now Governor Haslam. We ipal government, what would you say to a are blessed to have a variety of businesses here. good problem to have. Right now it’s kind of like have a great director — David Purkey. He really newly elected official. Any sage advice? selling a house with no driveway to get to it. keeps the folks in Tennessee in the loop on issues TR: First of all, you don’t know it all. I have TT & C: Can you describe your business and of national and local security. found out that networking with our counter- industrial sector in a little more detail? TT & C: You have remained active in the U.S. Commissioner Purkey sends the Council parts across the state is extremely important. TR: We are the fifth largest manufacturing com- Conference of Mayors for years. How has the members information that’s called “law enforce- This is where TML is very important. I’d tell munity in Tennessee. We have nearly a dozen organization been helpful to you as a mayor? ment sensitive.” We are asked to share these newly elected officials, to get to know your Fortune 500 companies here — Whirlpool, TR: I love to talk to local officials from across with our area law enforcement. These are usu- counterparts across the state. Learn from their Mars Chocolate, Merck, Hardwick Clothes, Tennessee, but it’s good to talk to people from ally things he’s learned about from the national successes and failures. It helps you to be a better Duracell, just to name a few. We have great other states, too. Cities and counties operate dif- side of Homeland Security — threats that have administrator in your hometown.