6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 65, Number 2 Feb 10, 2014 Why Cities State of the State address unveils 2014-15 Matter budget plan, key educational initiatives BY CAROLE GRAVES “This year’s budget is a conser- TML Communications Director vative one,” Haslam said. “Revenue collections over the past several During his fourth annual State months have not met projections, of the State address given before a and our budget reflects that reality.” joint session of the Tennessee Gen- Haslam’s budget proposal does eral Assembly, Gov. Bill Haslam not include any further cuts to the unveiled his $32.6 billion budget Hall Income Tax, but does provide plan for FY 2014-15. No municipal service is more for a previously approved increase Amid sluggish revenue collec- basic than public safety. Rain in the exemption levels for people tions, Haslam’s fourth budget as- or shine, night or day, 365 days over 65, which will cost the state sumes that tax revenues will in- a year, your city fire depart- $20.4 million in revenues. crease by 3.25 percent, bringing in ment is on duty to respond to Haslam’s speech also intro- some $260 million in new revenue. emergencies and watch over duced a key educational proposal for However, Haslam said increased you and the people you love. providing free tuition to a two year TennCare enrollees will cost $180 When a crime is committed community college for graduating million, employee health insurance within city limits, citizens ex- high school seniors. The “Tennessee premiums are up $40 million, and pect a quick response from a Promise” is part of Haslam’s “Drive $120 million are proposed for pri- competent police department. to 55” initiative aimed at increasing mary education. Law enforcement, firefighters the number of Tennesseans with a “So if you’re doing the math at and public safety personnel certificate or degree beyond high home, before putting anything to- guard lives and property in mu- school. After graduating from a ward employee salaries, higher edu- nicipalities and all over the community college, students that cation, social services for our most state, making Tennessee safer choose to attend a four-year school vulnerable citizens, or anything else, for everyone. can transfer their credits and start as Photo by Victoria South we are already $80 million in the red. a junior, thus cutting the cost of a four-year degree in half. said. “We are committed to making aside $300 million from the Tennes- “Through the Tennessee Prom- a clear statement to families that see Education Lottery to fund an New youth sports head injury, ise, we are fighting the rising cost of education beyond high school is a endowment that would cover all tu- higher education, and we are raising priority in the state of Tennessee.” ition and fees to two-year institu- concussion law effective Jan. 1 our expectations as a state,” Haslam The proposal calls for setting See ADDRESS on Page 8

BY RONNIE NEIL (D) require on a yearly basis a MTAS Management Consultant concussion and head injury in- Haslam introduces anti-meth legislation formation sheet be reviewed by Public Chapter 148 passed by all athletes and the athlete’s par- the Tennessee General Assembly in ent or guardian. April 2013 and effective Jan. 1, Section 68-55-503(b)(2) re- 2014, requires all cities that have quires that a youth athlete who has “youth athletic activities” to comply sustained a concussion or head in- with guidelines issued by the Ten- jury must be evaluated and receive nessee Department of Health con- clearance for a graduated return to cerning risk and symptoms of con- play from a health care provider. cussion and head injuries. This section details how the youth This act covers all youth sports athlete’s return to play should be and amends Title 65 Chapter 55 to managed. add a new Part 5. Section 68-55-503(b)(3) pro- Section 68-55-503(b)(1) states: vides persons acting in “good faith” “ Any city, county, business or non- some relief from liability, but pro- profit organization that organizes a vides that “good faith” shall not in- community-based youth athletic ac- clude willful misconduct, gross neg- tivity for which an activity fee is ligence or reckless disregard. charged, working through guidance Section 68-55-503(b)(4) re- from the department of health, shall quires licensed health care profes- at a minimum”: sionals performing any of the func- (A) adopt guidelines developed by tions required by the act, shall re- the department of health; ceive training in the evaluation and (B) require the director of the pro- management of the concussions. gram and all coaches to com- Complete information, includ- plete annually concussion rec- ing sample policies, signature forms, ognition and head injury educa- and guidance on this act may be tion course developed by the found at the Tennessee Department department of health. of Health website: https:// health.state.tn.us/TBI/ (C) require on a yearly basis a Photo provided by State Photographic Services concussion and head injury in- concussion.htm Additional infor- formation sheet be signed and mation may be found at the Centers During a news conference at the state Capitol, Gov. Haslam introduced legislation to limit the sale of cold returned by each coach prior to for Disease Control and Prevention medications used to make methamphetamine. Under the governor’s plan, people could buy the equivalent initiating practice or competi- http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/ of 10 days' worth of the maximum dose of products containing the meth precursors without a prescription tion for the year. HeadsUp/youth.html each month. Pharmacists could allow another 10 days' worth, but anyone needing more would have to get a doctor's prescription.

Gov. Bill Haslam announced to announce his proposal, which people who use these products nor- New TACIR survey seeks legislation to reduce the growing aligns commonly purchased mally.” problem of methamphetamine pro- amounts of pseudoephedrine and Currently, the most frequently local officials’ feedback duction in Tennessee. The goal of ephedrine with 30-day limits. purchased box size contains 2.4g of the Tennessee Anti-Meth Produc- “This bill is aimed at fighting pseudoephedrine or ephedrine, and tion (TAMP) Act is to limit access to the production of meth while balanc- in 2012, the average Tennessee con- on communitystrengths pseudoephedrine or ephedrine prod- ing access to effective medicines for sumer bought 4.8g for the entire ucts to those who are using it ille- the majority of Tennesseans who use year. Tennessee local officials, like those assets to sustain services is gally while not overburdening law- them in the right way, Haslam said. Provisions of the governor’s bill those around the country, face con- essential. abiding Tennesseans who need tem- “We are targeting the so-called include the following: tinuing challenges even as our Local officials will have the op- porary cold and sinusrelief.Haslam ‘smurfers’ who buy from a variety of • Individuals would be authorized to economy improves following the portunity to offer their insights this joined legislators, members of the stores in small quantities until they purchase up to 2.4g (the maximum financial crisis. In a positive trend, February on the challenges their Public Safety Subcabinet and key have enough to manufacture meth. recommended daily dose of seasonally adjusted statewide un- communities face, and what makes stakeholders This proposal will not affect most See METH on Page 5 employment has fallen to 7.8 per- those communities good places to cent in December 2013, from a 10- live, in a survey by the Tennessee year high of 11 percent in mid-2009 Advisory Commission on Intergov- (preliminary data, Bureau of Labor ernmental Relations (TACIR). UT adopts hands-on city sustainability course Statistics (BLS)). Local officials—including city Yet it will come as no surprise mayors, city managers, and city BY BRADI MUSIL mented or anything," said Bob initiator of SCI. "So the matching to the readers of Tennessee Town councilmembers as well as county Staff Writer Choquette, the program manager of process will begin with the identifi- and City that local experiences mayors and commissioners—will The Daily Beacon Oregon's Sustainable City Year Pro- cation of faculty teaching courses vary; across Tennessee counties in receive letters via email or mail from gram. that align with the proposed November 2013, BLS data show TACIR inviting them to participate. Beginning next fall, UT stu- After Oregon presented their projects, and then the students in unemployment rates differed by Officials serving in these roles can dents will be solving problems in program on UT's campus last fall, these courses will complete the more than 10 percentage points. ensure they receive an invitation by Tennessee while earning credit UT adopted a customized version of projects under the faculty member's Some localities face demands from signing up online now at hours and experience. The Smart Oregon's model. Every year, the uni- guidance. rapid growth, while others cope www.tinyurl.com/tacir. Communities initiative, modeled af- versity will work with one Tennes- "For example, if it were a rede- with pressure to maintain basic ser- The survey is part of a research ter Oregon's Sustainable City Year see "host" city or municipal partner velopment project, the students un- vices as populations and tax bases collaboration between TACIR and program, will engage students and to match projects with academic der the faculty member's guidance shift. Rural and urban communities faculty at Tennessee State Univer- faculty of UT with Tennessee cities, courses. Although instructors will could work with city staff, citizens, alike recognize the need to improve sity, Dr. Meg Streams in the College counties and regions to provide still adhere to course curriculums, and stakeholders to come up with a education, maintain infrastructure, of Public Service and Urban Affairs, hands-on experience outside the the class will primarily focus on the design plan that improves the quality and grow local economies, yet must and Dr. Soumen Ghosh in the Col- classroom. host city's projects and culminate in of life for those that live and work in draw on different resource bases to lege of Business. Survey topics were "It all started about five years a collaborative written report from the area." meet these needs. developed with help from local offi- ago, when faculty was sitting around the students. Projects will range from archi- In this environment, under- cials participating in focus groups talking about how every term stu- "The projects will happen tectural designs to social input re- standing more about the assets that hosted by the Tennessee Develop- dents turn in this great work, and it through our academic courses," said search studies and economic policy make our municipalities viable and ment District Association in April just sits and never goes anywhere. Kelly Ellenburg, the campus coordi- analysis. The SCI program is meant competitive and how best to deploy See SURVEY on Page 4 These great ideas never get imple- nator for Service Learning and an See SUSTAINABILITY on Page 4

2014 Feb 10.p65 1 2/5/2014, 10:04 AM Brentwood completes nailed down its expansion plans, af- ter getting a $13 million tax incen- tive from the Economic Develop- historic renovations at ment Growth Engine for Memphis BOLIVAR holders a basis for formulating spe- and Shelby County. Smucker is turn- Ravenswood Mansion The fire department recently un- cific housing priorities as they relate ing a company-owned warehouse veiled its new firefighting apparatus, to a healthy community, policy alter- across from its existing Smucker’s a 2014 Kenworth T370 Tanker natives and related strategies. The jelly plant into a state-of-the-art pea- truck, manufactured by Deep South public will be invited back in early nut butter operation. The company Fire Trucks, Inc., in Seminary, Miss. Spring when the company presents said it had to separate its peanut It is the city’s first tanker truck in its its results. butter facility to protect any jelly history. Called Tanker 1, the truck customers who are allergic to pea- features a 2,100 gallon water tank, a GALLATIN nuts and will continue making some 2,100 gallon portable dump tank, Beretta USA is building a new Smucker’s jelly at its existing plant. and a 1,250 gallon per minute pump. manufacturing plant in Sumner The new apparatus is capable of County that will bring 300 jobs to the MEMPHIS dumping water from the rear and area. The global manufacturer of Conduit Global will hire 1,000 both sides, and is equipped with a sporting and military firearms will people to staff an $8 million call booster reel. The truck was received invest $45 million into a manufac- center. The New York-based com- as part of a grant requested in 2010 turing and R&D facility at the pany plans to make significant build- through the Community Develop- Gallatin Industrial Park. The plant ing and infrastructure site improve- ment Block Grant program and sub- will create firearms for the ments and upgrades including en- mitted by Community Development company's sporting and tactical hanced telecommunications net- Partners, LLC, on behalf of the city. product lines. Tennessee’s reputa- works, state of the art security, best Although the grant was requested in tion as a gun-friendly state was key in class training facilities, ample to the Sumner County city landing natural and fixture lighting, and er- 2010, it was not approved until 2013. Ravenswood Mansion located on Wilson Pike south of Split Log Road, Ninety percent of the funding was its biggest economic development gonomically designed workspaces. win since clothing retailer Gap Inc. The company will provide customer was built in 1825 and recently renovated by the city of Brentwood as provided by the grant with the city part of its first phase of development for Marcella Vivrette Smith Park. contributing the remaining 10 per- opened a distribution center two de- care support for wireless customers. cent. cades ago. “This is a platinum The center’s location will be in Brentwood has completed the interested in acquiring for park land, project,” Gallatin Mayor Jo Ann Goodlett Farms in the city’s North- restoration at the historic residents and city officials devel- BRENTWOOD Graves said. “It’s an international east corner. Ravenswood Mansion. The beauti- oped a plan to save the home. They An online college textbook rental company. It’s well-known, it has an ful antebellum home, located on decided in 2010 that the best way to and buyback company has moved its excellent reputation and we’re very MORRISTOWN Wilson Pike south of Split Log preserve the historic asset was headquarters from Murray, Ky., to excited that they’ve chosen (us) over OTICS USA Inc., a Tier 1 Automo- Road, was built in 1825 and was through restoration and use as a Brentwood, hoping for a fresh start eight other states.” As a result of tive supplier has announced plans to recently renovated as part of its first venue for weddings and other in a region known for its universi- choosing Gallatin, Beretta will be expand its Morristown operation phase of development for Marcella events. ties. CollegeBookRenter has nearly eligible for tax credits, infrastructure and facility. The $106 million ex- Vivrette Smith Park. The 320 acre Most of the 400 acres will re- a dozen employees working in 3,300 and job training grants from the pansion is due to the awarding of a Smith Park property, including the main in a natural state, largely for- square feet of leased space at the stateConstruction is expected to be new engine product from its current historic house, was acquired by the ested with abundant wildlife, nature Brentwood Commons office park in completed by the end of 2014. customer, Toyota. The new project city three years ago. trails, and the spring headwaters of Maryland Farms. The company will necessitate the addition of The city commission authorized the Little Harpeth River. Parts of the plans to add eight employees in in- GERMANTOWN 96,000 square feet of manufacturing acquisition of another 80 acres in property will be used for active rec- ventory management, information The city has attained the highest space and will create approximately October as part of an option dating reation such as ball fields, picnic technology development and fi- ranking of platinum in the Tennes- 100 jobs over the next three years. back to the original purchase in areas, and possibly mountain biking nance by June. Three or four others see Valley Authority’s (TVA) new OTICS USA Inc. has been in opera- 2010. The intent of acquiring the trails, improvements which will be in leadership positions will relocate Valley Sustainable Communities tion in the East Tennessee Progress 400 acres was to increase the amount developed over the next several here from Murray, Ky., which along program. This designation helps Center since 2001. of active and passive park space years. with the eight new hires planned, Germantown differentiate itself available to residents, as well as pre- The mansion is scheduled to would give CollegeBookRenter from other communities and be MORRISTOWN serving scenic open space. open August 1. Appointments to see about 24 employees in Brentwood more competitive for investments Colgate-Palmolive announced that Ravenswood Mansion was built the home and reservations for events CollegeBookRenter offers more and jobs. The city recently com- the company will build a new manu- by James Hazard Wilson II and can be made by contacting Amanda than 125,000 titles, covering all ar- pleted the program, submitting a facturing plant to make oral care named for his best friend, Sam Hous- Bledsoe at 615-371-0060 or eas of study. Through collegebook thorough application in the spring of products in Morristown. The com- ton, whom the Native Americans [email protected]. renter.com, students can rent or buy 2013 highlighting the many sustain- pany will invest $25 million in affectionately called “The Raven.” Additional information is available books or sell their used textbooks to able practices and programs in exist- manufacturing equipment and When the house happened to be situ- at http://www.brentwood-tn.org/ the company. On average, the com- ence or budgeted from all city de- building and infrastructure improve- ated on property that the city was ravenswood . pany claims to save its patrons more partments. After being selected, the ments and create 75 new jobs. than $475 each semester. Although city organized a Sustainability Team Colgate-Palmolive plans to build a overall sales of college textbooks which developed a sustainability stand-alone facility adjacent to its generally are flat, the rental market city inventory of goals and an on- current Colgate Total toothpaste Memphis launches five-year that for about 15 percent of total location tour of sustainable assets. plant, which opened in 2008. Con- units is the fastest-growing segment Germantown is the first West Ten- struction on the new facility will ‘Clean & Green Initiative’ in textbook retail. nessee municipality to receive sus- begin this year, with occupancy tainable community designation. slated for early 2015 and full em- Goals of the large-scale project to create CLARKSVILLE ployment by late 2015. local jobs, reduce energy consumption The city will host its first triathlon GOODLETTSVILLE Aug. 23, with hundreds of swim- The city is introducing a new pro- NASHVILLE The city of Memphis has gional partners, including mers, runners and cyclists converg- gram hosted through the Parks and Legislation has been filed to use city launched the “Clean & Green Initia- workforce development agencies ing on Liberty Park, the Clarksville Recreation Department recognizing capital funds to purchase $6 million tive,” a five-year sustainability strat- and vendors. Marina and county roads outside the deserving teenagers’ accomplish- of technology for Metro-Nashville egy that will create local jobs, re- Siemens has been selected as a park. The Tri Clarksville Triathlon ments. The Mayor’s Top Teen pro- Schools. The funds would be used to duce the city’s operating costs and long-term partner to incorporate re- is the first marathon in the city. Par- gram has a mission to create a com- purchase computers to prepare stu- improve the environment. This ini- newable energy solutions, sustain- ticipants have three options – a true munity that values teens and pro- dents for Common Core State Stan- tiative is part of Mayor A.C. able infrastructure upgrades and triathlon with a 1,500 meter swim, motes a positive teen image and to dards and taking new state-required Wharton’s overall Blueprint for green building projects. Their work 40 kilometer bike ride and 10 kilo- send a strong message to teens that standardized tests. The money Prosperity, which is dedicated to re- will demonstrate the effectiveness meter run; a shorter race with a 400 they are important to their commu- would allow Metro Schools to pur- ducing poverty through an emphasis and cost savings of energy conserva- meter swim, 20 kilometer bike ride nity. Teachers, counselors, friends, chase computers and computer on creating prosperity. tion through the Clean & Green Ini- and a 5 kilometer run; or a relay race, clergy, and family members, exclud- carts. Metro Schools plans to use The Clean & Green Initiative tiative, providing for a lasting, envi- where teams of two or three can each ing parents, are encouraged to nomi- existing resources in its operating will be funded by revenue gained ronmentally responsible, energy- complete segments of the race. The nate a Goodlettsville teen in grades budget to cover teacher training. from energy savings. Currently, the and cost-efficient community. triathlon and shorter race will be 9-11. Likely candidates are those This new capital plan allows Metro city spends approximately $40 mil- “By modernizing the city’s in- held concurrently. Both will start who have been good stewards: per- Schools to meet its testing needs lion annually on energy costs. The frastructure and implementing en- with racers swimming in the forming community service, demon- without tapping into reserve funds. first phase of the Clean & Green ergy reduction and energy genera- Cumberland River. The proposed strating scholastic achievement, set- Common Core State Standards Initiative, focused on energy effi- tion programs, Memphis is demon- bike courses will largely go through ting a good example or have been (CCSS) are more rigorous educa- ciency, is projected to save Memphis strating national leadership in urban Montgomery County and the run- positive role models. The winner tional standards to ensure students approximately 20 percent, or $8 mil- sustainability,” said Wharton. “This ning portion will be contained will be selected by a group of volun- graduate high school prepared for lion, per year in energy costs. leadership, along with the creation within Liberty Park. Race organizer teers from organizations and busi- college or career. In many states that Led by Memphis Bioworks of local ‘green’ jobs, will help posi- Team Magic organizes similar nesses within the community. The are implementing Common Core, Foundation, in conjunction with Si- tion Memphis as a city that attracts triathlons in Nashville and Chatta- selected teen will be publicly an- students in grades 3 to 11 take new emens Industry, Inc., Building Tech- and retains talented, high-technol- nooga every year. nounced in May, with a formal intro- state-mandated tests, called Partner- nologies division, the specific ac- ogy workers – a demographic that is duction at a city council meeting and ship for Assessment of Readiness tivities associated with the Clean & particularly passionate about living FRANKLIN a kick-off meeting organized by the for College and Careers (PARCC). Green Initiative include: energy in an environmentally progressive The city is pursuing what officials city’s Parks Teen Advisory Commit- In Tennessee, students will take conservation and reduction in mu- and responsible community.” say is a cutting-edge — at least in the tee. The winner will be invited to PARCC tests for the first time next nicipal buildings and facilities, in- About the Memphis Bioworks U.S. — thermal hydrolysis process attend local events and meetings as a school year. cluding street lights; energy genera- Foundation for treating and removing the city’s guest of the mayor and to be a partici- tion, including solar or other tech- Memphis Bioworks is the Mid- wastewater sludge, the treated water pant in various community celebra- NOLENSVILLE nologies; conversion of vehicles to South’s go-to organization for creat- and human waste known as tions. Williamson County and the city are compressed natural gas (CNG); ing companies, jobs and investments biosolids. Franklin aldermen agreed in a joint partnership to build a public safety efforts, including street in bioscience and sustainability. A to amend the current contract with KNOXVILLE Williamson County Recreation lighting; trash recycling and rede- visionary community leader, Mem- the city’s consultants at CDM Smith, The city has received an award from Complex in Nolensville, at the site ployment of materials; biomass con- phis Bioworks has a well-estab- who will return with proposals and the Government Finance Officers of the 1970s-built Nolensville El- version to energy, liquid fuels and lished record of sparking new levels prices for the upgrades. Early esti- Association of the United States and ementary School. A lot of work has chemicals; waste remediation and of economic vitality by investing in mates put the new program at cost- Canada (GFOA) for presentation of already been accomplished, mostly environmental clean¬up; and waste entrepreneurs, building state-of-the- ing $52 million, which would add its current budget. It’s the 26th con- renovations concentrated on the in- and water management systems that art labs and facilities, and training more than $7 to monthly city sewer secutive year that the city has re- terior of what remains of the old preserve energy, improve the envi- the next generation of workers. bills to pay for the work. Franklin ceived GFOA’s Distinguished Bud- school following demolition. The ronment and increase the value of About Siemens Building Tech- currently trucks sludge to a landfill get Presentation Award, which facility will feature an aerobics city services. The implementation of nologies in Camden. GFOA says “reflects the commit- room, wellness center, dance class these activities will rely on training The Siemens Building Tech- ment of the governing body and staff areas, a room for senior citizens, four and hiring local workers. nologies Division is the world leader FRANKLIN to meeting the highest principles of program rooms and a community “This project creates many posi- in the market for safe and secure, The city has chosen a consultant to governmental budgeting. The bud- theater for children’s programs. The tives for the city of Memphis,” said energy-efficient and environment- perform a housing needs analysis get preparers met guidelines for ef- outdoor pool will also feature a zero Wharton. “While our first priorities friendly buildings and infrastruc- and prepare a housing plan to assist fective budget presentation and entry and a variety of water features. are to create jobs and save taxpayers tures. As technology partner, service decision makers, stakeholders, and guidelines assessed how well the The city and county, which are in a money, an added benefit is that this provider, system integrator and citizens with understanding key budget serves as a policy document, 50/50 partnership, have to come up program will have a positive impact product vendor, Building Technolo- housing issues in the area. BBC Re- a financial plan, an operations guide with more cash for the 40,000- on our environment, making the city gies has offerings for safety and se- search and Consulting Company and a communications device. square-foot center, after bids came a healthier and more attractive place curity as well as building automa- visited Franklin in January for a se- in a little higher than expected, and to live and work.” tion, heating, ventilation and air con- ries of meetings. Staff from BBC is MEMPHIS also must deal with flood mitigation Memphis Bioworks is the city’s ditioning (HVAC) and energy man- providing a measured assessment of Peanuts grown in multiple places on the site. The county and city are strategic and administrative partner agement. With around 29,000 em- present and future unmet housing will come by rail to be roasted and paying about $2.5 million each un- for the initiative. Bioworks will con- ployees worldwide, Building Tech- demands focusing on short-to-mid- made into Jif brand peanut butter at der an interlocal agreement for the duct the necessary research and nologies generated revenue of 5.8 term demand over the next five,10, J.M. Smucker’s new production fa- center as it is. The recreation center planning prior to initiating and ex- billion Euro. For more information, and 15 years. The final report will cility in Southeast Memphis. The is projected to be open by June or ecuting projects and will coordinate visit www.siemens.com/building offer community leaders and stake- Orrville, Ohio-based company July. the activities of participating re- technologies

2014 Feb 10.p65 2 2/5/2014, 10:04 AM 3-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/FEB. 10, 2014 www.TML1.org Nashville Police Department celebrates new crime lab, precinct

BY VICTORIA SOUTH faster,” said Nashville Mayor Karl processed in four to five TML Communications Coordinator Dean, hailing the lab as a “turning months. However, the city’s point” for the city’s fight against own lab has the capability of Crime scene investigation crime. processing that same evidence might appear glamorous on TV, but Since 1985, DNA testing con- in just 30 days, leaders say. it looks even better in real life, as the tinues to ascend as the most reliable “It takes some of the Metropolitan-Nashville Police De- physical evidence taken from a workload off of the TBI, partment is discovering with its own crime scene. Nashville’s lab will which will be better able to full service, state-of-the art crime check DNA evidence on small time serve the other 94 counties,” lab, the first of its kind for a local law crimes such as auto thefts— scout- said Anderson. enforcement agency in Tennessee. ing for DNA links to burglars, armed At this point, TBI spokes- Located at the site of the former robbers and those suspected of more person, Illana Tate, said there Peterbilt plant in Madison, an unin- violent crimes, a subject in the article is no way for the state agency corporated community/commercial “The DNA Factor,” by Sarah to accurately predict what fu- district eight miles outside of down- Hammond, published by the The ture impact Metro’s new lab town Nashville, the 47,000-square- National Conference of State Legis- will have on TBI’s caseload, foot facility is staffed by a team of 56 latures. however a recent TBI report people: scientists, administrative “Studies indicate there is a 40 indicates the agency pro- personnel, evidence receiving staff percent chance that burglaries and cessed 5,690 exhibits for the and fingerprint analysts, trained to other non-violent crimes are com- Metro-Nashville Police De- test-fire weapons, conduct firearms mitted by someone who already has partment between Jan.1 and and drug analysis, toolmark, toxicol- committed a violent crime, such as Dec. 31, 2013. ogy, ballistics, and process up to murder,” the author notes. It’s that “These are exhibits, not Photo by Victoria South 1,000 DNA cases per year, including potent potential that drives state cases,” Tate explained. “One The new two-story Madison Police Precinct, springing from the ashes of a case could have several exhib- shuttered Peterbilt plant, was developed at a time when Metro-Nashville had its or only one exhibit.” the largest police force in the city’s history and allows the department to redraw Metro-Nashville’s exhib- the boundaries of its other precincts. its included: 1,999 drug indenti- fications, 1,255 alchohol analysis, 455 drug screens, and 882 Serology/ DNA samples. Tate said Metro-Nashville will go through TBI for all state and na- tional CODIS DNA searches, and TBI will continue to assist with Mi- croanalysis tests, such as: chemical analysis, fiber, fire debris, gunshot residue and physical comparison. In the future, Anderson said Nashville’s crime lab may also have the capability of providing assis- Photo by Victoria South tance to other police departments Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, Melanie Scurry West, daughter of fallen across the state. “We may open the police officer Paul Scurry, Metro-Nashville Police Chief Steve Ander- lab up to outside agencies,” he said, son and Madison Precinct Commander Sebastian Gourdin unveil a “but at this point, we want to get it bronze plaque of Scurry, the precinct building’s namesake. The plaque accredited and up and running, and will remain on display in the precinct 1st floor lobby area. we want to see what our workload Photos by Samuel M. Simpkins / The Tennessean sexual assaults and other violent crime control legislation efforts to- is.” During a tour of the new MNPD Crime lab, Firearms and Tool Mark Unit crimes neighborhoods dread. City ward broader statutes in DNA col- For the next several months, into Supervisor Don Carman stands next to the bullet retrieval tank. oficials predict the department’s lection. the latter part of 2014, the lab will ability to provide its own testing will In 2007, former Tennessee undergo rigrous testing to achieve lead to even faster results, smoother Gov. Phil Bredesen signed the international accreditation. During prosecutions and better crime pre- Johnia Berry Act into law, a memo- this time, TBI will continue to assist vention in the long run, an improve- rial for a 21-year-old woman plan- Metro-Nashville with analysis ser- ment in effect for the entire state. ning for a masters degree, brutally vices. “For those of you who watch stabbed to death by an assailant in The Peterbilt Plant “It was a beautiful day, it was sunny,” Dean recalls, recounting the devastating flood of 2010, which ironically, opened up a whole new $40 million investment chapter for the city of Nashville and the Metro Police Department. “I talked about our intention to file a capitol spend- ing plan to Council, after we filed the property budget that day,” Dean said. “But two days later, it started to The new Metro-Nashville Police Department’s crime lab will have the rain and it didn’t stop raining for 36 ability to test 100 sets of fingerprints collected every day. hours.” The historic flood that followed North precinct from 189 to 120 that benefits the entire community.” consumed the city’s government square miles. The building’s outside plaza, operations for some time, putting The acquisition also made way along with a 5,840-square-foot Nashville’s Capital spending plan for the city to relocate its crime lab community room are available as on hold. By summer, the Metro plans from a flooded site in West community meeting space. An 800-gallon water tank will serve with ballistics analysis at Metro- Transit Authority, after suffering Nashville, to the Madison site, “They’ve been doing what pub- Nashville’s new state-of-the-art crime lab. heavy flood damage, began looking which wouldn’t be threatened by an lic servants should do,” said Madi- for another site for its administrative overflowing creek. son-Rivergate Chamber of Com- TV, CSI has nothing on us,” Metro- her Knoxville apartment. The law offices and maintenance operations, The precinct became a visible merce President Bill Douglas. Nashville Police Chief Steve Ander- requires anyone arrested for a vio- coming across the 66-acre, $16 mil- presence in the Madison community “They’ve been connecting with the son assures the crowd of 200 onlook- lent crime to give a DNA sample. lion shuttered plant property in Jan. 1, 2012, when law enforcement community, they come to our meet- ers at the Madison Precinct’s recent Championed by Lt. Gov. Ron Madison in the process. officials set up a temporary head- ings and ribbon cuttings...we’re ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Ramsey, the Johnia Berry law re- “They asked if we’d like to part- quarters next door to the building— thrilled and can’t wait to continue building —christened for fallen quires DNA samples to be taken ner with them to acquire it, and with much to the delight of the Madison- the relationship.” The chamber re- Metro police officer, Paul Scurry. from persons booked for violent the acquisition, we saw an incredible Rivergate Chamber of Commerce. cently awarded Madison Precinct In May 1996, Scurry lost his life felonies to be stored in the state’s opportunity to accomplish several According to Anderson, crime in Commander Sebastian Gourdin after he was shot multiple times at a database, the FBI’s Combined DNA goals,” said Dean. Madison reduced by nearly 15 per- with the 2013 Distinguished Ser- Madison apartment complex, where Index System (CODIS). Prior to the At the time, Metro-Nashville cent, since the precinct arrived. vice Award recognizing the excep- he was assisting two detectives at- law, Tennessee law required a per- had expanded the ranks of the city’s For two years, the Madison tional work of the precinct. police department through the use of Chamber of Commerce, area busi- In December 2011, Nashville federal stimulus grants, thereby cre- ness owners and residents have en- celebrated the opening of the West ating the largest police force in the joyed the benefit of having the pre- Precinct, known as the Chief Joe D. city’s history, and creating enough cinct. Casey Building at Charlotte Pike. capacity to expand to a new precinct. It was great to take a building The Metro-Nashville Police De- Creating the Madison precinct that was empty and not benefitting partment is currently nearing allows the department to redraw the the community and make something completion of a new Central Pre- boundaries of its other precincts, positive with it,” said Dean. “We cinct facility at Korean Veterans giving officers more time to work were able to redevelop an industrial Blvd. and Sixth Ave. South, and a with neighborhood leaders and re- site situated near a residential neigh- Midtown Hills Precinct building at ducing the coverage area of the borhood, and it now serves a purpose 12th Ave. South and Wade Avenue.

Facts Madison Precinct/Crime Lab The new crime lab will process on average, 240 DNA tests per month. • The city’s proposed capitol spending plan includes $8 million to complete son to provide a DNA sample only tempting to arrest a man wanted on construction of the DNA Crime Lab, after they have been convicted and numerous warrants. as well as funds to complete the pre- sentenced for certain violent felo- “Nashville lost a good officer cinct. that day. Nashville lost a good man nies. “The more expansive a state’s that day,” Anderson says, his voice • The proposed operating budget for DNA policy, the more likely it is that faltering, as he remembers back to Nashville’s new crime lab recom- a new specimen will match or “hit” a the good old days, when he and mends $6.3 million for the police de- DNA sample that already is in the Scurry were just entering the police partment, including $3.6 million to database,” writes Hammond. But academy together. He, along with retain officer positions, formerly with much success, comes chal- Scurry’s daughter, Melanie Scurry funded by a federal COPS grant and lenges, she notes, as some labs can- West, just 23 at the time of her $1 million for the hiring of scientists. father’s death, remove a drape from not keep pace with states’ expanded DNA policies, resulting in a backlog a bronze plaque that bears Scurry’s • A total of 117 persons will work at of samples. likeness to a round of applause. The the new Madison precinct, including In years past, the Metro-Nash- plaque, along with Scurry’s portrait flex officers, detectives and adminis- ville Police Department has sent its and retired badge will remain on trative staff. Pictured left to right are members of the new Metro-Nashville DNA evidence to the Tennessee display in the lobby area of the new Police Crime Lab staff : (bottom row) Phil Smith, drug identifica- Bureau of Investigation’s already precinct. • The 84,000 square foot Madison tion supervisor; Allen Smith, information technology manager; overburdened crime lab, which per- “Having our own crime lab will Precinct is constructed to LEED Sil- Ann Talbot, quality manager; Ray DePriest, lab director; Heather forms routine analysis for police de- greatly enhance the investigative ver standards to be energy efficient Watson, business manager; and Larry Turner, toxicology super- partments from 95 counties across capabilities of our Police Depart- and environmentaly sustainable. visor ment and help them solve crimes the state. The evidence is typically

2014 Feb 10.p65 3 2/5/2014, 10:04 AM www.TML1.org 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/FEB. 10, 2014 Mayor Rogero visitsTurkey

Gov. Bill Haslam The Tennessee Charles Town, on behalf of State Department has been named Association of W.Va., City Man- policy chairman Community Ac- ager Joseph Mayor Madeline Rogero visited of the Republican tion honored Cosentini will be Turkey recently, at the invitation of Governors Public Rep. Charles Thompson’s the U.S. State Department, to talk Policy Commit- Sargent with its Station’s next about the importance of women par- tee. The group is prestigious town administra- ticipating in politics and public life. the policy arm of Community Ac- tor. Consentini Turkey will hold municipal elec- the Republican Haslam tion Partnership will replace 10- Consentini tions on March 31. In advance of the Governors Association. New Jersey Award. The Sargent year administrator Greg Langeliers, elections, many political parties, Gov. Chris Christie, who is the award is public recognition for indi- who is set to retire this spring. nongovernmental organizations and chairman of the 29-member national viduals in the community who have Cosentini has been city manager in civic groups are encouraging more association, called Haslam "a true tirelessly worked to fight poverty Charles Town since January 2011. participation by women as both can- pioneer in the public policy sphere." and promote positive causes for the He also served as the town’s deputy didates and voters. poor, elderly and disabled. The As- city manager/city clerk. In a 2010 World Economic Fo- Sen. Jim Kyle sociation is for the development and rum survey, Turkey ranked 99th of says he will run implementation of strategies to help Chuck Stuart is now on board as 134 countries in women’s political for an open judi- individuals become effective in Gallatin’s new codes director. empowerment. (The United States cial seat in Shelby solving the problems of poverty Stuart, from Louisiana, was origi- ranked 40th.) No women currently Rogero County. He’s within Tennessee. nally appointed by city officials to serve as mayors of major Turkish nity, as well as with other officials been a state law- the position in September, but re- cities, and less than 1 percent of all and civic groups. maker for more Bill Sorah is signed before his first day, due to a city council members in the country Rogero brought greetings from than 30 years. Bristol’s new city health crises within his extended are women. home to Tennesseans serving Kyle won’t have Kyle manager after family. He has since reapplied for “I am honored by this invitation, abroad at the Incirlik Air Force base to resign his seat unless he wins serving as interim the job. and to meet a wide range of officials outside Adana. election in August. Kyle wasn’t up manager for the and citizens in Turkey to talk about The trip is part of the State for reelection until 2016. past seven months. Keith Lowery, a and encourage civic engagement,” Department’s International Infor- Sorah has worked 27-year law en- Rogero said. “This is an important mation Programs, and the State De- Jason Mumpower, in city government Sorah forcement of- issue all across the world. Women partment paid for all of Rogero’s chief of staff to Ten- for both Bristol, Tenn., and Bristol, ficer in Ruther- have made some progress here in the expenses. Rogero paid for her nessee Comptroller Va., for the past 30 years. He was ford County, is United States, but we are still grandaughter, Jada Torney, 17, a Justin P. Wilson, re- serving as director of Public Works, the new assistant underrepresented at most levels of junior at West High School, to ac- cently completed when he was asked to serve on an chief of police government.” company her on the trip, as a once- the Senior Execu- interim basis, following the resigna- for the La Lowery During her trip, Rogero visited in-a-lifetime educational opportu- tives in State and tion of former City Manager Jeff Vergne Police Department. His ex- cities including Izmir, Adana and nity. Local Government Broughton, who took a consulting perience includes patrol, investiga- Ankara, the Turkish capital. She During her stay, Rogero talked program at Harvard Mumpower position with UT’s Municipal Tech- tions, S.W.A.T., and crime scene met with the mayors of Adana, about Knoxville’s own Turkish University’s presti- nical Advisory Service. In 2004, and he commanded both Technical Bornova, and Aydin. Kamil Okyay community. “We have an active and gious John F. Kennedy School of Sorah was also appointed interim Services and Special Services divi- Sindir, the mayor of Bornova, is a engaged Turkish community, and I Government. The three-week ex- city manager following the resigna- sions. Lowery began his career in leading voice for sustainability and have participated in numerous ecutive education program focuses tion of City Manager Tony Massey, law enforcement in 1987 as a correc- green infrastructure in Europe. events and annual dialogue dinners on the development of strategies for but didn’t wish to be considered for tions officer with the Rutherford Aydin is the largest Turkish city with hosted by the Turkish Cultural Cen- addressing policy issues, explores the city manager’s position at the County Sheriff's Office and worked a female mayor, Ozlem Cercioglu. ter,” she said. “Many Knoxvillians the relationship between citizens time. at the Smyrna Police Department for Rogero also met with members of have traveled to Turkey at their invi- and their government and examines more than 23 years. Parliament who serve on a commit- tation, and I was honored to be able the ethical and professional respon- East Ridge of- tee on gender equality and opportu- to represent our city in Turkey.” John Duncan, 55, a former Mem- sibilities of leadership. Mumpower ficer James phis chamber official, will serve as was among 62 participants selected ‘JR’ Reed is Collierville’s new economic devel- to take part in the exclusive program now the city’s opment director. The town plans to UT offers hands-on this year. new police chief following the re- grow strategically with more corpo- State Rep. Joe tirement of Pub- rate offices, light industry and poten- city sustainability course Pitts, Clarksville, lic Safety Direc- tial hubs such as health care, infor- was unanimously tor and Fire Reed mation technology, biosciences, re- SUSTAINABILITY from Page 1 policy analysis, strategic planning elected by the Chief Eddie Phillips. Reed has more search and development and techni- to include as many university stu- and designing incentive plans for Tennessee House than 24 years experience with the cal or call centers. dents and faculty as possible. local businesses. of Representa- department, beginning his career in "The program will span across "Most architecture classes at tives to serve on 1989 as a reserve officer. He has Former disciplines," Ellenburg said. "We've universities work on a fictitious the Fiscal Review received numerous commendations Kingsport Police tried to maintain a wide cross section project, but we have students that Committee. Pitts and recognitions over his career. Chief James F. of faculty across disciplines so that it have designed real schools and real Keesling has replaces long- Pitts can be very diverse and interdiscipli- libraries," Choquette said. "Right time committee Ed Haley, 75, has reversed his deci- died. He was 80 nary." now we have students designing member Rep. Charles Curtiss, sion to become Millington’s city years old. He Funded by the host cities, the four different fire stations in Sparta, who recently left his seat to manager and will remain in his job as served as assis- projects are expected to produce Medford, Ore. This isn't make-up take a position with the Tennessee Arlington town superintendent tant director of professional results. As a result, work, these are real projects and the County Services Association. Pitts throughout the remainder of his con- the Tennessee Keesling classes within the SCI program are cities pay for this. They have got to also serves as a member of the Ethics tract ending in Nov. 2015. Bureau of Investigation and as a currently limited to upper-class and get this stuff done. It's taken very Committee, the House Education member of the Peace Officers Stan- graduate level studies. seriously." subcommittee and full committee, Michael “Bobby” Phillips, 63, a dards and Training Commission. In addition to benefiting mu- SCI will accept applications and the Insurance and Banking farmer and businessman who was After retiring from the Kingsport nicipal partners, the SCI program from prospective host cities through Committee of the House. serving his first term as a Unicoi Police Department, Keesling also allows students to network with the end of February. alderman passed away recently. worked as an investigator. potential employers and gain work "I think it's going to be an all- experience. Oregon's students have around really valuable program for already benefited from the program. faculty, for students, and for cities "We do a survey before and after and counties in the state," Ellenburg ... and 73 percent said it will become said. "As far as service learning part of their resume or their portfolio goes, this is really quality stuff. Just when they go out looking for a real the outcomes that are coming out of job," Choquette said. "Students see it—professional skill development the value in working with real cli- and working with a professional cli- ents, and our post class surveys say ent and set of stakeholders, network- that they work harder and they get ing, critical thinking — it's applying something tangible out of it." inquiry, analysis and research to a Ellenburg said projects pro- real world problem to make real so- posed include revitalizing the down- lutions happen, and our state needs town area, social input research, this. ... It's exciting." New TACIR survey seeks local officials’ feedback

SURVEY from Page 1 leagues at the Department of Eco- 2013. Drs. Streams and Ghosh nomic and Community Develop- shared preliminary results from the ment are keenly interested in seeing focus groups with attendees at what comes out of this study and TML’s June 2013 Annual Confer- how it may support Governor ence in Memphis. Haslam’s high-quality jobs initia- “The experience and wisdom of tives,” says Lynnisse Roehrich- local officials will be key to making Patrick, executive director of the this project a success. Our col- Commission.

2014 Feb 10.p65 4 2/5/2014, 10:04 AM Walk Tennessee Update TCAPWA presents annual awards Nolensville, Manchester current leaders Yearwood is A.C. Lock Leader of the Year Last fall, the Tennessee Munici- Bill Yearwood, who has just completed his year as the pal League launched an initiative to Tennessee Chapter of the American Public Works determine the most active city in Association’s (TCAPWA) President, received the A.C. Tennessee. It was setup to be a fun way to encourage individuals and Lock Public Works Leader of the Year award at the their families to join city teams, post TCAPWA Annual Conference in October. Yearwood serves as the city of Bartlett’s Public Works director. daily workouts, and earn points for their city teams. The initial goal of the program was to recruit five cities to sign up. To-date, that number has grown to 18 city teams and 366 participants competing for the title of the most active city. There are numerous prizes that further expanding it into community will be awarded to top cities such as parks and recreation departments. a Summer Camp/After School Kits It’s still not too late to form your for school programs donated by city team and promote it in your OrganWise, a single air walker for community. Encourage folks to cre- an outdoor gym, nutritional products ate/join the team, create a profile, log from Dole that can be used at a future their daily workouts and enroll in event, a seated bike station, and an events. These activities will reward adult fitness parks guide supplied by the city team with points and a shot at Playcore. all the great prizes being offered to Bill Yearwood What does all that mean? More winning cities. The more people you prizes for cities; but there will only have participating, the better chance The TCAPWA Awards include: TCAPWA Project be one city that will be awarded as you have at catching some of the of the Year, presented to Steve Robbins, Kingsport the most active city and presented early leaders Aquatic Center; Frank Kirk Meritorious Service with their prize at the TML Legisla- Our current leaders are Award, presented to Calvin Clifton, Business De- tive Conference in March. Adding Nolensville with 76,760 points and velopment manager, Mattern & Craig, Inc.; Larry to the excitement, was the recent Manchester with 22,607 points. Eddins Award, presented to Judy Keller, pub- lisher of TN Public Works Magazine; the Roger partnership between the Tennessee Go to the following site to join, Photo by Chris Alley, Kingsport Recreation and Parks Association http://www.cmecompete.com/com- Clark Award, presented to John Calvert, Pave- fully supporting this initiative and munities/walk-tennessee/ Recipients of the 2013 TCAPWA Awards pictured left to ment Technology; the Charles Walter Nichols right include: Steve Robbins and .City Manager John Award, presented to Guy Patterson, Goodlettsville Campbell, Kingsport Aquatic Center; Judy Keller, editor Public Services director/TCAPWA branch presi- TPW Magazine; and Calvin Clifton, Mattern & Craig dent Middle TN; and the Award of Merit presented Haslam introduces business development manager. to Warren Garrett, White House Public Works Superintendent. anti-meth legislation Kingsport Aquatic Center wins

METH from Page 1 The state spends approximately $2 Project of the Year 240mg for 10 days) of products con- million annually on meth lab BY MATTHEW CRAMER taining pseudoephedrine or ephe- cleanup, and in 2013, 1,691 labs drine in a 30-day period by were seized in Tennessee. This past summer Kingsport presenting a valid ID to a pharma- This proposal would effectively opened and began operating the cist, which is the way state law cur- give Tennessee the lowest state limit Kingsport Aquatic Center located in rently works. in the United States. Two states, the Meadowview District. This • If the consumer returns to purchase Oregon and Mississippi, require a project now joins the Meadowview additional products, a pharmacist, at prescription for all pseudoephedrine Conference Resort and Conference his or her discretion, may override or ephedrine products. The current Center and the Meadowview Public the National Precursor Log Ex- lowest state limits are Alaska and Golf Course in successfully provid- change (NPLEx) system to allow Minnesota, which limit the amount ing recreation to the local commu- individuals to purchase up to 4.8g of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine nity and visitors. Year-round facility (maximum recommended daily dose that a person can buy to 6g per 30 amenities will provide instructional, of 240mg for 20 days) in that same days. The current limits in other competitive and recreational swim- 30-day period. states that neighbor Tennessee range ming opportunities for all age • Anything above 4.8g in a 30-day from 7.2 to 9 grams per 30-day pe- groups to a city population of ap- The award winning Kingsport Aquatic Center, located in the Meadowview period would require a prescription riod. proximately 50,000 and a regional District, now joins the Meadowview Conference Resort and Confer- issued by a licensed physician, certi- The Public Safety Subcabinet population of approximately ence Center and the Meadowview Public Golf Course. fied physician assistant, or autho- Working Group includes commis- 500,000. rized nurse. sioners of the departments of Safety The existing 37-year-old Le- existed including: reclamation of treatment of rain falling in the park- According to NPLEx data from and Homeland Security, Mental gion Pool, an outdoor 50-meter com- onsite wetlands, which were of very ing lot the Tennessee Department of Men- Health, Children’s Services, Cor- petition/recreation pool, had failing poor, low-grade quality. The city • Fenced and landscaped deck space tal Health and Substance Abuse Ser- rection, Health and Military along infrastructure, diminished use, and worked with TDEC to develop a for kiddie pool, double run slide and vices (TDMHSAS), 97 percent of with the chairman of the Board of did not offer year-round swimming plan to reclaim the site wetlands and tower; Lilly Pads obstacle course; Tennesseans who bought cold Probation and Parole, the directors opportunities. This pool was slated replace them with newly created general recreation pool area; 800 ft. medicine containing pseudoephe- of the Governor’s Highway Safety for decommissioning. wetlands in the same watershed. Lazy River with inner-tube and in- drine or ephedrine with a Tennessee Office (Department of Transporta- A public-private partnership be- The property had to be raised ternal lawn driver’s license during 2012 – ap- tion), Office of Criminal Justice Pro- tween the city and the local YMCA several feet to maintain an elevation • Administrative and staff offices; proximately 636,600 people – grams (Department of Finance and was established to seek and develop above the 100-year floodplain eleva- locker rooms; three multi-purpose bought less than 4.8g per month. The Administration), Law Enforcement land, share development costs, and tion for drainage and to establish on- rooms, stage area, concessions; el- remaining 3 percent, about 19,700 Training Academy (Department of maximize community recreation site stormwater detention and water evated bleacher seating; eight-lane, individuals, purchased more than Commerce and Insurance) and the and fitness offerings. quality treatment before being re- 50-meter competition pool with 1m 4.8g per month. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Eastman Chemical Company, leased to the Horse Creek water- and 3m diving platforms and mov- Lab seizures and meth use have The subcabinet working group the primary regional employer, shed. able bulkheads; four-lane, 25-yard affected many aspects of Tennesse- has received additional support from gifted nearly 16 acres to the city for Running across the site and un- warm pool for instructional use; ans’ lives. Two hundred and sixty- the Tennessee Criminal Justice Co- the development of a joint city and der the parking lot is an existing, kiddie pool with interactive spray six children were removed by the ordinating Council, the National YMCA complex. high-pressure gas line and easement, features, splash pad zone and slide. Department of Children’s Services Governors Association Center for Kingsport’s Mayor and Board dedicated for use by Eastman The building has enhanced de- (DCS) from homes due to meth-re- Best Practices, and the Center for of Aldermen voted to approve bond Chemical. sign and mechanical components for lated incidents in 2013 at an esti- Non-Profit Management. funding to help provide short-term The new development shares increased efficiency and lower oper- mated cost of more than $7 million. local and regional economic stimu- the entry lobby with the YMCA and ating costs. lus and jobs related to construction also contains family locker rooms The city provided extended city TML Pool Board to Meet Feb. 21 during the economic downturn. The and a wet corridor with the YMCA shuttle service routing to include the city also viewed the project as a tool members who have access to the facility to help maintain the commu- Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the TML Risk Manage- for long-term economic growth pools through their membership. nity link for those who are unable to ment Pool will meet in regular session on Friday, February 21, 2014, at 10 a.m. through competitive swimming The facility also features: drive to the new location. local time in the Board Room at The Pool, 5100 Maryland Way, Brentwood, events and enhanced tourism oppor- • Rain-gardens/bio-swales in the TN., for the purpose of considering and transacting all business which may tunities. parking islands and pervious con- * Used with permission from Ten- properly come before the Board. Additional information concerning the Numerous project challenges crete at parking stalls to maximize nessee Public Works Magazine meeting may be obtained by calling The Pool’s office at 800-624-9698.

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with other states and with federal Workforce Development an- authorities to put the exemption in nounced. Over the past two month's, place. the state's unemployment rate has fallen from 8.5 percent. The national TN National Guard could lose 30 state. They are asking that TennCare Task Force appointed to study unemployment rate for December TENNESSEE armed helicopters money lost from one federal grant BEP funding was 6.7 percent, down from 7 per- The Tennessee National Guard says program be replaced through an- Gov. Haslam has appointed a task cent in November. FESTIVALS the U.S. Army's plan to eliminate the other program, an action that re- force to study the state's school fund- OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters quires a waiver from the Centers for ing formula. The panel is being State sees second year drop in Feb. 14-16: Knoxville from the Army inventory will result Medicare and Medicaid Services. In formed amid criticism that the Basic work-related fatalities Dogwood Arts House & Garden in Tennessee losing 30 helicopters the letter to Marilyn Tavenner, who Education Program, or BEP, is not Total fatalities and days away from Show and the 692 soldiers who support heads the federal agency, the delega- adequately funding districts state- work as a result of injuries and ill- Presented by the Knoxville News them. Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. tion makes the case that Tennessee is wide. Education Commissioner nesses were both improved, accord- Sentinel, at the Knoxville Conven- Max Haston says the move will also treated differently from other states Kevin Huffman will chair the task ing to a workplace safety report just tion Center. New ideas, practical ad- eliminate 113 full time jobs and pos- because of another waiver – one that force, which is scheduled to meet released by the Tennessee Depart- vice and great deals in decorating, sibly two of the three Army flight was granted back in 1994 when the over the course of this year and make ment of Labor and Workforce De- home improvement and gardening facilities across the state. The state transformed its Medicaid pro- recommendations to the governor by velopment. The 100 fatal work-re- with hundreds of experts all under Army's plan is to assign its rotary gram into TennCare. the end of the year. lated injuries recorded in Tennessee one roof. Landscaped gardens, wing reconnaissance missions cur- during 2012 represented a 17 per- home improvement contractors, rently being done with the OH-58D Extreme cold prompts state of Farmers urged to apply for UT Ag cent decrease from the 120 recorded plants, decor, art and much more. to the AH-64 Apache attack helicop- emergency in propane transport education opportunities during 2011, according to the 2012 Hours are Fri., from 10am to 6pm ter until a suitable replacement is An arctic cold front bringing the In an effort to enhance the state’s Tennessee Census of Fatal Occupa- and Sat., from 10 am to 7 pm and determined. However, the Tennes- coldest air to the state in more than agricultural industry and to increase tional Injuries and The Occupa- Sun., from 11am to 5pm. For more see National Guard says the Army 20 years, caused Tennessee’s first farmers’ capacity to produce, the tional Injuries and Illnesses Survey information, visit http:// has failed in numerous attempts over State of Emergency in 2014. Gov. Tennessee Department of Agricul- collected by the Tennessee Depart- www.dogwoodhouseand the past few years to select the next Haslam issued Executive Order No. ture is encouraging producers to take ment of Labor and the U.S. Bureau garden.com/. generation of armed reconnaissance 35 to exempt the federal Hours of advantage of new continuing educa- of Labor Statistics. helicopters. The Army plan also in- Service requirements in the state for tion opportunities now offered by Feb. 14-16: Annual Fog Festival cludes moving the LUH-72 Lakota the transporting of propane during the University of Tennessee TN unemployment benefit tax in- Hosted by the Monteagle Mountain helicopters, newly acquired specifi- the next period of cold weather. Cur- Extenopportunities. For the 2014 formation now available Chamber of Commerce, Fog Fest cally for the National Guard, to their rent federal law limits drivers trans- application period, any master pro- Recipients of Tennessee unemploy- signs outside each participating aviation training center at Ft. Rucker porting hazardous materials, such as ducer certificates received prior to ment benefits during 2013 can now business has a complete list of activi- to use as a platform to train new propane, to driving 70 hours a week 2015 will still qualify for 50 percent access the information for income ties at each location. Many activities pilots. Tennessee currently has four in stretches of no more than 11 hours cost share. A schedule detailing cur- tax purposes on the state Department free or at a discount. The fun in- of these new helicopters and will a day. The drivers must have at least rent certification expiration dates of Labor & Workforce Development cludes: “throw your own pot” at Hal- lose one and possibly two of these 10 continuous hours off between and renewal deadlines, by program, homepage at https://tdlwd.tn.gov/ lelujah Pottery; the play “The De- airframes under this plan. Haston driving shifts. The emergency decla- is available at www.tn.gov/taep un- ui1099/. They can also go straight to mon Barber of Fleet Street; cookies says the loss of aircraft could also ration will allow drivers to work der Master Certification Informa- the log-in page: https:// and punch at May Justice Memorial affect the Guard's ability to respond longer hours to transport propane to tion in the TAEP News section. tdlwd.tn.gov/ui1099/login.aspx. By Library; Louvin Brother Country during domestic emergencies. homes and business in Tennessee, Class offerings for 2014 are posted entering the birth date or the same Music Museum and Hamper McBee and to other hard-hit areas of the at utextension.tennessee.edu. PIN used to certify or inquire an Moonshine Artifacts and Museum. Congressional delegation seeks United States. The Tennessee de- unemployment claim, claimants can The State Recreation Area will offer funds for struggling hospitals partments of Agriculture, Environ- State unemployment drops view a summary of total unemploy- special free hikes; a tour of Dutch All 11 members of Tennessee’s con- ment and Conservation, Safety, Tennessee's unemployment rate fell ment benefits paid, view the total Maid Bakery, musical performances gressional delegation have signed a Transportation, and the Tennessee to 7.8 percent in December, down amount of federal income tax with- at Jim Oliver’s Smoke House featur- letter seeking $80 million for finan- Emergency Management Agency from 8.1 percent the month prior, the held, and print a summary of this ing Travis Bowlin and Laurel Tay- cially struggling hospitals in the are coordinating with each other, Tennessee Department of Labor and information. lor. Arts & Crafts, free food samples and much more throughout the busi- ness community. For more informa- tion, contact the Monteagle Moun- tain Chamber of Commerce at 931- be requested to submit and complete mitted detailing experience and 924-5353, or e-mail a city employment application. Send training to Waynesboro City Hall, [email protected] for a resume and cover letter to Office of P.O. Box 471 Waynesboro, TN complete schedule of events. Watch for more updates on Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. a mayor chosen at large. Must be a the City Manager, 1517 Tombras 38485 or email to city manager Avenue, East Ridge, TN 37412 or [email protected] www.monteaglechamber.com No charge to TML members. Send proven manager with excellent com- webpage and on the facebook page: advertising to: TT&C Classified munication and team-building [email protected] . No phone by March 3, 2014. Benefits include calls please. EOE. health insurance, dental insurance, Monteagle-Mountain-Chamber-of- Ads, Mona Lawrence, 226 Capitol skills. Demonstrated success in pub- Commerce. Blvd. Suite 710, Nashville TN lic administration, budgeting and fi- paid vacation, paid sick leave, holi- 37219; e-mail: nance, intergovernmental relations, POLICE CHIEF days, retirement plan and deferred NOLENSVILLE. The town is cur- compensation plan. The city is an Feb. 25: Tullahoma [email protected]; or fax: leadership and strategy develop- As part of the Navy Band’s national 615-255 4752. ment. At least seven (7) years’ expe- rently seeking qualified applicants EOE employer and reserves the right for Police Chief. The department to reject any or all applications. tour, the US Navy Band from Wash- rience as City Manager/Assistant ington, D.C., will present a free con- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS- City Manager or equivalent. has six-full time officers, one-detec- tive, and one interim chief. The TRANSIT ASSISTANT cert of popular and classical favor- TANT/BOOKEEPER Bachelor’s degree in related field ites at Tullahoma High School at 7 OAK HILL.The city is accepting ap- required, master’s preferred. Salary position will report to the mayor. DIRECTOR The successful candidate will have a JOHNSON CITY. The city is seek- pm. Concert is Free, but tickets are plications for the position of Admin- up to $159K DOQ, plus excellent required. When ordering, include istrative Assistant/Bookkeeper. The benefits. Application is a public degree from an accredited institu- ing qualified applicants for the posi- tion in criminal justice or related tion of Transit Assistant Director. the number of tickets needed (up to successful candidate will be a team record. View the Position Profile at: six) in a self-addressed, stamped en- player, comfortable in working in a http://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/ field, at least 10 years of law en- Johnson City Transit mass transit forcement experience with at least services include: regular fixed route velope to Navy Band Concert, small office environment. The posi- Employment/ Tullahoma Band, 927 North Jack- tion will work closely with the city Kingsport_2014.docx. Send resume three of those years in a managerial and demand-response service. The capacity and preferred command department secures and maintains son St., Tullahoma, TN 37388. Tick- manager and volunteer board mem- by March 7, 2014 to Patrick Hardy, ets may also be picked up in the high bers. The successful candidate will 600 Henley Street, Suite 120, Knox- level. Must be Tennessee POST- various state and federal grants certified or eligible to become while complying with all state and school’s main office. Doors open at also possess good organizational ville, TN. 37996-4105. Phone: 423- 6:15. Ticket holders should arrive and communication skills and be at- 854-9882. Email: POST-certified in the State of Ten- federal regulatory requirements. nessee and not have been out of law The assistant director reports di- prior to 6:45. Non-ticket holders will tentive to details. Job responsibili- [email protected]. be seated at 6:50. For more informa- ties will include, but are not limited enforcement for more than three (3) rectly to the Transit Director. The years. Starting salary is $55,000 - candidate should have a comprehen- tion, call the THS Band Office at to, preparing and entering journal CITY TREASURER/DEPUTY 931-454-2629. entries, posting checks, deposits, CITY MANAGER $60,000, depending on qualifica- sive knowledge of mass transit op- ACH payments, and payroll transac- EAST RIDGE. The city is seeking a tions. Must pass a thorough back- erations; principles and practices of ground investigation which will in- public administration with experi- Mar. 19-22: Pigeon Forge tions to the general ledger, prepara- fulltime city Treasurer/Deputy City Mountain Quilt Fest tion of budget reports, reconciliation Manager. The successful candidate clude, but will not be limited to, ence in departmental personnel and criminal, extensive prior employ- budget; strategic planning; AVL Held at the LeConte Center, 2986 of bank statements, answering tele- should have a bachelor’s degree in Teaster Lane. More than 60 quilting phones, greeting visitors, coordinat- finance, public administration, busi- ment, and further verifications. Ap- technology, state and federal grants plicant will possess the utmost ethi- management, and have the ability to classes for all skill levels. Quilt show ing meetings, coordinates packets ness administration or similar disci- showcases quilts from all over the and agenda for city boards, filing, pline with at least 3 - 5 years experi- cal and moral character. Send re- establish and maintain cooperative sume or application from relations with staff, municipal offi- country. Quilters compete for more website administration, opening ence in local government financial than $20,000 cash and prizes. For mail, and general clerical functions. operations, administration, eco- www.nolensvilletn.gov, at least cials and the public. The city of three professional references, a Johnson City, School Transit Divi- complete information, visit http:// The minimum qualifications include nomic development, grant writing or www.mypigeonforge.com/events/ a total of five years experience a combination of education/experi- cover letter that explains your inter- sion, operates school transportation est in the position, sufficient docu- for the local school system. The quiltfest/ or for questions, email: (Bachelor’s degree in a related field ence. A master’s degree will substi- [email protected]. is equivalent to four years of experi- tute for up to two years of the expe- ments of your career, managerial im- Assistant Director will have addi- ence) doing bookkeeping and jour- rience requirement. Duties to in- provements, education, and de- tional duties in the 100 percent lo- nal entries, experience with other clude, but not limited to, develop a scribe your management philosophy cally funded division. A bachelor of job responsibilities, knowledge of capital improvement plan, financial to: Cindy Lancaster, Town Re- science degree from an accredited Microsoft Office and Quickbooks plan, economic development plan, corder, Post Office Box 284, college or university is recom- (or similar accounting software), oversight of State and Federal Grant Nolensville, TN 37135. Deadline: mended. Demonstrated leadership ability to obtain Certified Municipal applications for the city of East Feb. 28 or until position filled. EOE. experience in managing mass transit Finance Officer designation from Ridge; administering the terms and operations for a minimum of two the State of Tennessee. Preferred conditions associated with grants re- POLICE OFFICER years is also recommended. Mini- qualifications include college de- ceived. Prefer Certified Municipal WAYNESBORO. The city is ac- mum annual salary is $53,851 and gree in a related field, experience Finance Officer certification. Salary cepting applications for the position will be DOE. Apply online or review working in a local government of- DOQ. To apply please submit re- of police officer. Applicants must be a summary of benefits at fice, experience working with Local sume, cover letter and salary re- 18 years of age, POST certified, pass www.johnsoncitytn.org . Applica- Government Data Processing soft- quirements not later than COB Fri., a complete physical, drug screen and tions accepted until Feb. 21, 2014. ware, experience with or knowledge Feb. 21, 2014. Successful candi- have a valid driver license. Applica- EOE/AA of planning and zoning issues, Certi- dates selected for an interview will tions and/or resumes should be sub- fied Municipal Finance Officer des- ignation, and experience with website upkeep. To apply, submit cover letter and resume to: City Manager, City of Oak Hill, 5548 Franklin Road, Suite 101, Nashville, TN, 37220. Cover letter should in- clude minimum acceptable salary. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Salary range is $26,000 to $36,000 per year, de- pending upon qualifications. Excel- lent benefits are provided.

CITY MANAGER KINGSPORT. The city is seeking qualified applicants for the postion of City Manager. Current manager is retiring after eight years. Position answers to six-member council plus

2014 Feb 10.p65 6 2/5/2014, 10:04 AM 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/FEB. 10, 2014 www.TML1.org Tennessee Municipal League 2013-2014 Officers and Directors TML Legislative Conference March 17 -18 PRESIDENT Dale Kelley Make plans now to attend the conference program will begin at 8 Mayor, Huntingdon Tennessee Municipal League’s a.m. and continue until 9 a.m. VICE PRESIDENTS Annual Legislative Conference, City officials are also encour- David May slated for March 17 - 18 at the Councilmember, Cleveland aged to use their time in Nashville Curtis Hayes DoubleTree Hotel Downtown to attend Monday evening floor Mayor, Livingston Nashville. sessions and to schedule time to Feb. 22-23: Crabtree Farms 6th David Gordon The two-day conference pro- visit with their legislators. annual Community Garden Mayor, Covington vides an excellent forum for city House Finance Committee, are also The voice of Tennessee’s mu- Start-up Workshop held at 10 DIRECTORS officials to interact with their leg- on the agenda. nicipal governments must be heard West Martin Luther King, Blvd. in Bryan Atchley islators and to be updated on the Mayor, Sevierville City officials will also hear from in the legislative process, and the Chattanooga. Sat. 9 am to 3 pm and Alonzo Beard many legislative issues being ad- Jill Bachus, TCRS director, and TML Legislative Conference is a Sun.12:00 pm to 4 pm at the EPB Alderman, Ripley (District 8) dressed by the 108th Tennessee Steve Curry, deputy treasurer, with key opportunity to communicate Community Room. Teaches the ba- Andy Burke General Assembly. the Tennessee Treasury Department that message. sics of successful community gar- Mayor, Chattanooga A host of prominent state offi- to provide an update on the Tennes- To register on line, go to dening from site planning and Wallace Cartwright cials are set to speak at the Legis- see Consolidated Retirement Sys- www.TML1. org. Contact the building, to fundraising, growing Mayor, Shelbyville lative Conference. Both speakers, tem (TCRS). TML offices at 615-255-6416, for vegetables and raising community Vance Coleman Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and House Mayor, Medina (District 7) Registration will open at 11 a.m. more information. support. Second day, enjoy a tour of Betsy Crossley Speaker Beth Harwell, will ad- on Monday, March 17, followed by Deadline for hotel registration existing Chattanooga area commu- Mayor, Brentwood dress TML members during the a buffet lunch at 12 noon. The con- is Feb. 19. To reserve a room and to nity gardens where participants will Ann Davis two-day event. ference will kick off at 1 p.m. and run receive the group rate of $129, con- have the opportunity to get advice Vice Mayor, Athens Sen. Ken Yager, chairman of through 4 p.m. on Monday after- tact the DoubleTree at (800) 222- from experienced gardeners, see Karl Dean the Senate State and Local Gov- noon. On Tuesday, March 18, things 8733. Be sure to mention the group spring vegetable seedlings, and net- Mayor, Metro Nashville ernment Committee, and Rep. will get underway at 7:30 a.m. with a code (TML) when making reserva- work with fellow gardeners. Work- Jerry Gist Charles Sargent, chairman of the Mayor, Jackson breakfast served until 8 a.m.. The tions. shop fee is on a sliding scale be- Kevin Helms tween $50-$100. Space is limited, City Manager, Oak Hill (District 5) For registration or more informa- John Hickman tion, visit http://www.crabtree City Manager, Waynesboro (District 6) farms.org. Jill Holland UT MTAS March Classes Mayor, McKenzie Hoyte Jones Mar. 6-7: Grant Writing USA Alderman, Sparta (District 4) Effective Leadership Series: The Power of Words Workshop—Hosted by The Ten- Dot LaMarche nessee Department of Economic Vice Mayor, Farragut (District 2) Effective communication is at Time: All classes begin at 8:30 am and Community Development Re- Chris McCartt the core of every successful per- and end at 12:30 pm with Johnson search and Planning Division, at Asst. City Manager, Kingsport (District 1) sonal and professional relation- City, Knoxville and Collegedale at William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Bo Perkinson ship. Work a 40-hour week, and EST and Jackson and Nashville at Tower , 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., 3rd Councilmember, Athens (District 3) you spend at least 2,000 hours a CST. Floor, Media Room. Held from 9 Madeline Rogero year at work, so it’s important to am-4 pm both days with lunch on Mayor, Knoxville Schedule of Sessions Charles “Bones” Seivers spend that time communicating Cost: Municipal Employees- $50/ your own from noon to 1:20. Learn President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund effectively with managers, co- Mar. 4 - Jackson person/class. All other participants how to find grants and write win- James Talley workers, customers and the pub- Mar. 5 - Nashville $65/person/class. ning proposals. Beginning and ex- Mayor, Ducktown lic. In this highly interactive Mar.11 - Johnson City perienced grant writers from city, Ron Washington course, participants will be guided Mar.12- Knoxville Credits: 4 CEU or 4 CPE/CMFO county and state agencies as well as Vice Mayor, Murfreesboro through the process of becoming a Mar.25- Collegedale (Other/Non-Financial) nonprofits, K-12, colleges and uni- A.C. Wharton more effective communicator and Mayor, Memphis versities encouraged to attend. Tu- PAST PRESIDENTS therefore a more effective leader. Locations: ition is $425 and includes all mate- Ken Wilber (2013) Mayor, Portland This course will explore four basic Collegedale, Collegedale City Hall, To register for a course, go to rials: workbook and accompanying Kay Senter (2012) communication styles. Determine 4910 Swinyar Dr. www.mtas.tennessee.edu and 420MB resource CD. Seating lim- Councilmember, Morristown where you fall on that spectrum Jackson, University of TN - West click on “Register for a Class” ited, online reservations necessary. Sam Tharpe, (2011) Mayor, Paris and learn how to converse with Tenn. Research & Education Cen- under the training tab. You may See event details and online regis- Dale Kelley (2010) Mayor, Huntingdon individuals in the other three ter; 605 Airways Center pay with a credit card or request tration at http://grantwritingusa. Tom Beehan, (2008) Mayor, Oak Ridge Johnson City, Carnegie Hotel; an invoice. For registration assis- Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo quadrants. Learn how to identify com Tommy Bragg (2006) Mayor, Murfreesboro why communication breaks 1216 W State of Franklin Rd. tance, call 865-974-0411 or for Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg down, read verbal and non-verbal Nashville, UT -CIS Training Room, more information, contact Kurt Tom Rowland (2002) Mayor, Cleveland behaviors, explore the art of lis- 193 Polk Ave. Nashville Frederick at 615-253-6385 or AFFILIATE DIRECTORS tening, and practice skills for ef- Knoxville, University of TN Con- [email protected]. TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE Keith McDonald, Mayor, Bartlett (NLC) fective interactive communica- ference Center; 600 Henley St.,4th STAFF Bill Hammon, Alcoa (TCMA) tions. Floor Margaret Mahery, Executive Director Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst (Ex-Officio Directors) Carole Graves, Communications Director & Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. UT MTAS March Classes Editor, Tennessee Town & City Jack Hyder, Bristol John Holloway, Government Relations Debbie Kluth, Director of Marketing / Member Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference Services John T. Gwin, Mt. Juliet Writing Job Descriptions Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst Tenn. Chapter, American Public Works Mona Lawrence, Administrative Assistant Bill Yearwood, Bartlett Denise Paige, Government Relations Tennessee Government Finance Officers Program participants will be Time: All classes begin at 8:30 am Victoria South, Communications Coordinator Russell Truell, Franklin provided with the essential steps and end at 12:30 pm, with Johnson Sylvia Trice, Director of Conference Planning Tenn. Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. needed to develop accurate, thor- City and Knoxville at EST and TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY (ISSN. No. 0040-3415) Publication No. 539420 John Snodderly, LaFollette ough and legally defensible job Jackson and Franklin CST. 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2014 Feb 10.p65 7 2/5/2014, 10:05 AM www.TML1.org 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/FEB. 10, 2014 Gov. Haslam’s 2014 State of State Address

Rep. Curtis Johnson, Sen. Bo Watson, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and House Speaker Beth Harwell

Gov. Bill Haslam

Sen. Ken Yager Sen. Douglas Henry

Sen. Mae Beavers Rep. G.A. Hardaway and TN Safety Commissioner Bill Gibbons State Treasurer David Lillard

TN Supreme Court Chief Justice Gary Wade

Sen. Jim Kyle Sen. Jack Johnson State of the state address 2014 budget plan ADDRESS from Page 1 • $141 million in capital invest- • a 1 percent reduction in pay- tions for all graduating high school ments for higher education; ments to health care providers seniors. The plan also calls for re- • $15.6 million for a one percent under TennCare, coupled with ducing Hope scholarships for in- pay raise for state employees; an increase in co-pays for those coming students at four-year univer- • $40.3 million to the Rainy Day on the program; and sities from $4,000 to $3,000 the first Fund bringing it to $496 million • elimination of 664 state job posi- two years and $5,000 the last two on June 30, 2015; tions — all but about 100 cur- Pictured right: years. • $61 million in Fast Track Infra- rently vacant. Rep. John Mark Other budget highlights include: structure and Job Training assis- Windle • $48.6 million dollars to fully fund tance; The complete text of the the BEP formula; • $6 million for a statewide tour- governor’s speech and an archived • $63 million to increase teacher ism fund to support the work of video of his speech will be available Photos by: salaries by 2 percent; the tourism commission. at www.tn.gov/stateofthestate. Victoria South

2014 Feb 10.p65 8 2/5/2014, 10:05 AM Gov. Haslam’s 2014 State of State Address

Rep. Steve McDaniel and Gov. Bill Haslam Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey

Rep. Mike Sparks and Sen. Ferrell Haile Rep. Craig Fitzhugh and Sen. Lowe Finney

Rep. Matthew Hill Rep. Jason Powell

Secretary of State Tre Hargett

Rep. Tilman Goins

Rep. Mark White and former State Sen. Jamie Woodson

Rep Dennis Roach

Rep. Glen Casada

Pictured left: Rep. Larry Miller Photos by Victoria South

2014 Feb 10.p65 9 2/5/2014, 10:05 AM www.TML1.org 10-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/FEB. 10, 2014

Banking, city government background provides insight into state budgeting process Larry Martin at the helm of TN Finance & Administration

BY LINDA BRYANT

Larry Martin has only worked in state government since mid-2012. In that short pe- riod of time the seasoned former banking ex- ecutive—who also worked closely with Gov. Bill Haslam when he was mayor of Knox- ville— has already worn several important hats. In May 2012, Martin joined Gov. Haslam’s gubernatorial staff as a special assis- tant to oversee implementation of the changes in the state’s civil service system. He also worked on an overhaul of the state’s Depart- ment of Children’s Services. In June 2013, he was named Interim Commissioner of the De- partment of Finance and Administration (F&A) in order to fill the gap left by retiring F&A Commissioner Mark Emkes.Two months later Gov. Haslam named him the per- manent F&A Commissioner. Prior to joining city government in Knox- ville, Martin was an executive of First Horizon/ First Tennessee Bank for 37 years. He began his career as a customer service representative and assistant branch manager and was chief operating officer for First Tennessee Financial Services when he retired in 2006. After retiring from First Tennessee, Martin joined Haslam’s mayoral staff, where he worked as deputy to Photos by Carole Graves the mayor through 2011. A native of Jackson, Tenn., Martin earned “Every budget has its own personality, so to speak, its “This (e-commerce) is an evolution of the way business is his bachelor of science degree in banking and opportunities and its challenges. We have been fortunate conducted. Sales tax has always been applicable to con- finance from the University of Tennessee at in the state to have good revenue growth the last couple of sumption. And if consumption takes on a different look, Knoxville. He completed the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern years. We have revenue growth now, but it has slowed then sales tax needs to still be part of that equation.” Methodist University and the Graduate School relative to past years.” of Credit and Financial Management at Stanford University. Martin has a track record of civic involve- our projections. So that puts us into a situation function of consumer confidence. Consumer phase out or total elimination of the tax. Is ment. He served on the boards of several orga- where we are at risk of a gap in Fiscal Year ‘14. confidence, in my opinion, is driven more out that being discussed? nizations and was involved with the United We not only have to cover that gap in the of Washington than it is other places. So, it’s LM: A lot of that will depend on the individu- Way of Greater Knoxville, Partnership for current fiscal year, but it carries over to the something we can’t control. I did urge every- als in the legislature and where they want to Neighborhood Improvement, the Historic following year. It’s challenging. When you body over the holidays to go shopping and pay take it. In a budget year that is as tight as this Tennessee Theatre Foundation and the Great have this happening on the revenue side, full retail. We needed the sales tax revenue. one is, you take a look at anything that changes Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of you’ve got to be as wise and assured as you can The F&E part of it is a tax that businesses on the revenue side. Unlike the federal govern- America. He is past chairman of the Greater be on the expense side. You have to be as can pay based on estimated taxes.There are ment, we can’t print money. We have to bal- Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Leader- efficient and frugal as you can be. Therein lies certain requirements they have to pay. But it’s ance the budget. If you have less coming in, ship Knoxville, and he headed Knoxville's some difficult decisions. There’s a lot of trying a very difficult thing to project; I’ve never run something has to give on the expense side. 1995 United Way campaign. to pick first among equals. There are lots of into anything quite like it. It’s driven by the These are things the legislature will have to worthy initiatives and programs. We are fortu- individual business and what’s unique to that debate, consider, and look at. Right now, we TT&C: Can you tell us a little about your nate because we have a hands-on governor. We business and what that particular business’s have to assume that what we have today is what family? spent the week before Christmas working tax strategies are. It creates some opportunities we have. And so we will see where the discus- LM: I met my wife Jane at the University of many hours together on the budget. and some volatility, and sometimes that volatil- sion goes with the legislature. Tennessee, where we were both business ma- ity is on the positive side and sometimes on the jors. We met on a blind date. This August will TT&C: It sounds like you might need to negative side. The business owners forecast TT&C: Can you think of other challenges in be our 45th wedding anniversary. We have two make some hard choices with the budget. what they think they will owe, and it sometimes your department or maybe something the daughters and we have a new five-month-old LM:There will be—and there are— hard deci- involves a six-month extension. So by the time state is facing that you want to talk about in grandson— our first. Our older daughter, sions even when we have good revenue they have reconciled everything, we have al- particular? Hope, is a teacher in North Carolina. Our other growth. Expectations are higher and when ready logged it over here as revenue. Some- LM: We haven’t talked about what happens on daughter, Meg, became a white water river expectations are higher you have some diffi- times we reconcile their payments many the expense side. There are certain things on guide in Colorado. She’s finishing grad school cult decisions. But we think we have done a months later, and sometimes it’s even between the expense side with built in increases. in architecture at the University of Colorado. good job in being careful with this budget and two fiscal years. There’s medical inflation and all the things that when we get ready to present it to the legisla- contribute to TennCare that increase each year, TT&C: Were you planning a second career ture we will see how they feel about it and TT&C: Did you have concerns about the albeit less than on the national level. It reflects when you retired from banking in 2006? respond to it. budget and how it relates to Washington? good management on the part of our people in LM:I really had no plans to work after I retired. LM: Certainly, that’s a factor. There are things TennCare, but nonetheless it is still an increas- On the first Monday we were in town, my wife TT&C: How has your extensive banking in Washington that have an effect on us – but it ing number. You also have the educational went to work out. I was standing in the kitchen experience helped in what you do? varies from department to department. Some side. You have enrollment increases and infla- and she said, “Am I mistaken or are you still LM:I certainly had experiences in banking departments are not dependent upon federal tion and all of that contributes to a larger here?” I got the clear message that I probably that required difficult decisions. I actually joke dollars, while for others, it has a very signifi- number. So we have to look to efficiencies needed to find something to do. Fortunately, that banking is both a benefit and a handicap cant impact, particularly in the social services among our departments. the mayor took me in, and I had an opportunity because bankers have a warped view of what a arena. Plus, in the fall, we had the government to work for the city of Knoxville for five years. debit and a credit is. We look at it the opposite shut down, which had an impact. It was peak TT&C: How do you see local government It was an interesting experience. I had the of the way accountants look at it. And then season for us in the Smokey Mountains. In involvement in helping to solve some of unique opportunity after the mayor was elected government budgeting and financials are done order to keep the National Park open, we had to those challenges? governor to stay on to work with Daniel differently, so you get a mixture sometimes of use state dollars instead of federal dollars. LM: Since I was a part of city government, I’d Brown, who served as interim mayor until a cash and accrual. You get all the nuances that like to think that there is a good working new election was held in late 2011. We had a go with it. So that is a challenge. What makes TT&C: Tennessee is one of the states that relationship in place – with the state and with really good experience for the 11 months that it easier for me is the quality of our staff. The decided not to take Medicare expansion local governments. I think it’s important to he was in office. I learned a lot in the deputy governor and I have been friends a long time. money from Washington. What’s your take continue and to nurture these ties. There are role. I had responsibility for engineering, pub- I have a sense of how he approaches things and on this issue and how does that affect our ways that the state can be helpful to local lic service, risk management and IT depart- that’s helpful. It’s helpful to our budget staff as state budget? government as they face challenges such as ments. Technology is not my strong suit, and they prepare budget material for him to look at. LM: I’m over simplifying it, but from a budget pensions. The comptroller is responsible for found it rather humorous that I was responsible I know how he likes to approach the various perspective, it’s simply known as a pass the financial oversight of municipalities, and for it. I had responsibilities I never had to worry elements of the budget. But in the end, it all through. You get the dollars from the federal so it’s not an area that is a part of this about in banking. I worried about weather comes back to the quality of the budget staff. government and you spend. So it’s not like it department’s responsibility. But we are con- forecasts and whether or not we’d need to treat They have collectively and individually a good generates dollars to be used. The Governor’s nected with them through the collection of the streets. I was fortunate to work with great bit of experience and that’s a Godsend to us. view is that expansion in a broken system is not business and income taxes. Those dollars go folks in Knoxville. I’ve been blessed every- a step in the right direction. Our view is that back to the local governments. where – at the bank, the city, and now at the TT&C: In anticipation of a tight budget Gov. Haslam’s proposed Tennessee plan, Answering your question in somewhat of state. I am also blessed to work with Gov. Bill year, the Governor has requested that each which has payment reform in it, really ad- a non-financial way, I’d say I care about the Haslam. He is a quality person and a pleasure department reduce its budgets by 5 percent. dresses some of the structural problems of the social service’s needs. Children’s Services are to work with and for. I would think this is a good exercise in program. It’s a much better way to take those something that had been talked a lot about over setting priorities and identifying funding dollars and utilize them and make them more the past year. It’s a challenging and difficult TT&C: Could you talk about the challenges sources for all departments. affective in the state. world out there. We have a lot of children that that you are facing with revenues and ex- LM: Much has been said in the media about the are not in the best situations, and we work very penditures and what the budget is looking 5 percent reductions. Those are just proposed TT&C: As of Jan. 1, Amazon is now collect- hard to address those. Addressing it is a collec- like right now? possibilities. They sometimes get written ing sales tax revenues on online sales. Some tive effort of the state, local government and LM:It is my first state budget, but it’s not my about as if they are fact, like they are definitely early projections estimated it would gener- the individual communities themselves. It’s a first budget with Gov. Haslam. We worked on going to happen. We just asked the depart- ate about $17 million in state revenue and problem with a lot of challenges and it impacts several budgets together when he was mayor of ments if they received 5 percent less, how about $7 million in local revenue. What type both urban and non-urban areas. Knoxville. And, of course, I had experience would they deal with it? They responded to us of projections do you foresee that the state When I worked with Children’s Services, with operating budgets when I was at First with various options. Some have merit and will take in as a result of this new agree- it was a sobering experience. There are never Tennessee Bank. Every budget has its own some are places we don’t need to go. We have ment? easy choices when it comes to these issues. We personality so to speak, its opportunities and its to look carefully at these efficiencies, because LM: I can’t talk about some of the specifics have state laws that favor the biological par- challenges. We have been fortunate in the state that’s where our funding for new initiatives because of the confidentiality involved, but I ents, and there are certainly good reasons for to have good revenue growth the last couple of and programs basically comes from. When you can talk about it in broader terms and the that. You want a child to be able to stay in a years. We have revenue growth now, but it has have programs like TennCare and BEP (Basic challenge of e-commerce. It’s one of the issues home and family situation, but you also have slowed relative to past years. We have a con- Education Program) – they take up so much of they are debating today in Washington. This is things going on out there that are very unfortu- centration of our revenue in certain taxes – the your incremental growth. an evolution of the way business is conducted. nate. We have a certain responsibility to make sales tax being one of them and the F&E Sales tax has always been applicable to con- sure the children are safe. I believe it takes a (Franchise and Excise) is the other. The com- TT&C: Why do they think the revenue sumption. And if consumption takes on a dif- coordinated and collaborative approach of lo- binations of those two make up 75 to 80 percent projections are lower than originally pro- ferent look, then sales tax needs to still be part cal government, local nonprofits, and the judi- of our total tax revenue. When you have vola- jected. Is there a reason? of that equation. cial system to address these issues effectively. tility in either one of those areas it, flows LM: It goes back to 2008 or 2009, which were All of those folks have to be at the table. through the whole budget. difficult years. To come out of that, it has TT&C: Last year, the General Assembly Commissioner Jim Henry is working hard to Right now we are involved in Fiscal Year shown we had good growth in sales tax, and we voted to reduce the Hall Income tax and make that happen. The state can’t solve all of 2014. While we have growth in sales tax, it’s had good growth in F&E, our business tax. The raise the exemption for people over 65. these kinds of problems, but we all have to be less than our estimated numbers, lower than sales tax growth rate has slowed, and that’s a Some legislators have discussed a possible concerned about the safety of our children.

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