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Covington’s Mayor, David Gordon, was named the 2010 Mayor of the Year by the Tennessee Municipal League at their 71st an- nual conference in Gatlinburg. Each year since 1954, the League honors a city mayor that typifies the attributes of intelli- gence, effectiveness, hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. As Covington’s first full-time mayor, Gordon was recognized for the city’s many significant accom- plishments under his leadership in the areas of economic and commu- nity development, infrastructure improvements, efficient govern- ment operations, and the enhanced quality of life of Covington resi- dents. Since March 2005, Mayor Gor- don has successfully worked to transition the office of the Mayor of Covington from a part time position to a full time job, improving the efficiency of the city’s government Covington’s Mayor, David Gordon, named TML’s Mayor of the Year Photos by Victoria South while creating opportunities for its citizens. Developing a dynamic venture to promote the three county Mayor Gordon’s leadership, and has strategy for economic and commu- region of Haywood, Tipton, and remained within 3 percent since the Mayor Dale Kelley elected nity development, he has been an Lauderdale for industrial develop- national economic downturn. Sev- active participant in establishing ment and job creation. eral major airport improvement the HTL Advantage, a three county, Sales tax revenue increased by projects and corporate expansions 2010-11 League president three city, four electric utility joint 31.1 percent over 2004-2005 under See GORDON on Page 7 The Tennessee Municipal cities of all sizes. Large and small League recently elected its 2010- communities across the state are Peterson garners TCMA’s manager award 2011 board of directors during its looking for similar solutions to local annual conference in Gatlinburg. problems,” said Kelley. “As presi- In honor of his outstanding per- Huntingdon’s Mayor Dale Kelley dent, I will work hard to accomplish formance and 19 years of public ser- was elected president. the League’s goals and legislative vice, Johnson City’s City Manager As president of the League, priorities.” Pete Peterson was named Manager Kelley will lead the organization as Other board elections include of the Year by the Tennessee City it determines and proposes legisla- three vice presidents: Kay Senter, Management Association (TCMA). tion cities want passed into law. Morristown councilmember, Port- Peterson was presented the award at “TML has been very instru- land Mayor Ken Wilber, and the 71st Annual Conference of the mental in supporting legislation for See TML BOARD on Page 7 Tennessee Municipal League held in Gatlinburg. The award is presented by Gatlinburg employee TCMA each year to acknowledge Tennessee managers, administra- tors, or assistants who have made receives public works exceptional contributions to their profession. During Peterson’s tenure, the Murphy Snoderly Award quality of life for Johnson City’s staff and citizens has been greatly enhanced, with professional devel- opment and partnership opportuni- ties along with progressive, sustain- able initiatives and services that meet the needs of a growing popula- tion. All of this has been achieved Jody Baltz, TCMA president and Tullahoma city administrator, awards with fewer employees and drasti- Pete Peterson, city manager of Johnson City, with top honors. cally reduced resources. ing neighborhood activism and energy program at the Iris-Glen Among his many accomplish- volunteerism developing new vol- landfill facility, converting methane ments, Peterson conducted a succes- unteer service projects such as gas from the landfill to power used at sion study revealing that a huge per- “Earthday Workday,” and has the Veterans Administration cam- centage of his workforce supervi- united city departments with area pus. This groundbreaking project sors would soon be retiring. Based agencies, businesses, and corporate benefits the environment while gen- on this study, he brought the MTAS partners to improve healthier com- erating revenue for the city and won Municipal Management Academy munity activities and programs. The the “Project of the Year” designation to his employees. Three groups have “Up & At ’Em” initiative won the from the Environmental Protection completed all three levels of the 2007 Havlick Local Government Agency. academy, with more than 160 em- award and the Tennessee State He also created an Energy Effi- ployees trained. Governor’s Shining Star Award. ciently committee to develop ways He has been pro-active in utiliz- Peterson implemented a gas-to- See PETERSON on page 9 Athens’ spouse Lynn Perkinson honored

Lynn Perkinson, wife of Bo Perkinson, vice mayor of Athens, received the Tennessee Municipal League’s “Stand by Your Spouse” Award at TML’s 71st annual confer- ence in Gatlinburg. The award is given each year to the spouse of an elected official in recognition of the many sacrifices they give in the name of public ser- vice. A 1976 graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College, Perkinson rarely misses an Athens City Council meeting and shows interest in the services and programs of the city. She also participates at Tennessee Municipal League meetings and volunteers to assist TML staff at annual conferences, as she has this year, as well as the National League Paul Ramsey, Gatlinburg Public Works Department (right), receives of Cities, attending workshops to the Murphy Snoderly award from Calvin Clifton, TCAPWA president. assist her husband in covering more topics. Recognized for his dedication standing performance during his 30 In addition to the assistance that to his department, community and plus years of service in the Utilities she provides to her husband, its citizens, Paul Ramsey with the Maintenance Department of the Perkinson has been a Special Educa- Gatlinburg Public Works Depart- Public Works Department with the tion/Resource Teacher for 28 years, ment has been awarded the Murphy city of Gatlinburg. four in Meigs County and 24 in Ath- Snoderly Award by the Tennessee “Paul is the unofficial leader in ens. Chapter of the American Public body and spirit of our maintenance She is a member of Women Lynn Perkinson, wife of Bo Perkinson, Athens vice mayor, was given Works Association (TCAPWA). He team,” said Ron Greene, Gatlinburg United in Community Service; a the 2010 “Stand by your Spouse” award. was presented the award at TML’s assistant city manager and public group organized to target the finan- Annual Conference recently held in works director. “His willingness to cial needs of children and others and Women, which includes serving on The Perkinsons have been mar- Gatlinburg. tackle any set of circumstances un- is District Vice-President for Ten- the Executive Committee for the ried for 34 years and have two adult Ramsey was praised for his out- See SNODERLYon Page 7 nessee Federation of Republican state of Tennessee. children Tyler and Lindsay. 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2010 www.TML1.org

the skilled people who have lost jobs back in the work force. Entrepre- neurship became one of the an- swers. “Will This Float” creates the forum for entrepreneurs to promote ideas and get in front of potential investors. It is a catalyst for begin- BY TML STAFF REPORTS that houses a conference center, ners and a forum for idea develop- LEAN center, automotive center, ment, business support services, BRENTWOOD automation center and vocational marketing suggestions, and access The long anticipated delivery of a skills center. It contains 19 class- to capital. Johnson City dealt with new fire department pumper truck rooms, a cafeteria with seating for the crushing loss of the manufactur- is on Brentwood’s 2011 budget 100 people, a gift shop and a coffee ing industry with a creative forum to radar to replace a 1997 model with shop. assist entrepreneurs in chasing their almost 100,000 miles on the odom- dream. The awards were presented eter. The city expected to get the CHATTANOOGA at the 2010 Transforming Local new truck last year, but a Federal In its fourth expansion since 2002, Government conference in Las Ve- Emergency Management Agency LJT Tennessee – Steel Warehouse gas on June 4. grant for $200,000 that would have has announced an $11 million Tennessee Moonshine will be available legally for the first time when JONESBOROUGH gone toward the $506,240 cost of project which will create at least 84 Ole Smoky Distillery opens for business July 2 in Ole Smoky Holler at The city held its 1st Annual Dog Jog, the truck fell through. The city has jobs. The mechanical and structural 903 Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg. decided to foot the bill with money grade steel tubing manufacturer and a one-mile jog for canines, as a pre- from the Equipment Replacement flat-rolled steel service center will event for Jonesborough Days to be relocate 230 jobs to its Grassmere mously to turn Wharton Elementary Fund, which provides the cash for make $1.8 million in new invest- held July 3-4. Each entry received a Park offices, which will serve as a School into the Robert Churchwell equipment and vehicles that cost ment in real property, including two bandana, a treat bag and was regis- consolidated Financial Services Museum Magnet Elementary more than $40,000. Money is accu- building expansions totaling tered for door prizes. Local vendors Center, centralizing the functions of School. Churchwell, a lifelong mulated annually in the equipment 70,000-square-feet at its Centre on hand included veterinarians, several regional accounting offices. Nashvillian who was revered by replacement fund to reduce the bur- South Riverport Industrial Park lo- therapy dogs, groomers, dog train- LKQ, in late 2007, paid about $800 many, died in 2009. “He would be den of purchasing expensive cation. Another $9.15 million will ers, pet sitters and pet boutiques. million for Keystone Automotive, flattered because he loved to cover equipment within a single year. For be invested in new personal prop- which had relocated its corporate the school board, and covered it for 2011, that fund, which contains erty. LJT Tennessee and Steel KINGSPORT office to Grassmere just months be- over 20 years,” said Mary $910,000, will not only secure the Warehouse currently employs 125 Kingsport officials accepted the fore. Keystone purchased the space Churchwell, Robert’s wife of 58 new fire engine, but will also be people at its 210,000-square-foot transfer of the Idle Hour Road Ani- from Talcott Real Estate Investors in years. “I think this is just a wonder- used to purchase 10 police cars and plant. mal Shelter from the Greater 2007 for $9.2 million. The capital ful thing to happen, to be honored in a Public Works chipper truck. Kingsport Humane Society and re- investment for the expansion will this way.” The building itself, con- Brentwood’s capital improve- GATLINBURG opened the facility on an interim total $1.2 million. Now, that office structed in 1959 and situated on 18th ments program calls for an invest- Tennessee Moonshine will be avail- basis while a new city-county part- space will have to be expanded. To Avenue in north Nashville, is getting ment of almost $110 million in city, able legally for the first time when nership is being forged. Last year, accommodate the growth, the com- the finishing touches of an $8 mil- state, federal and private funds Ole Smoky Distillery opens for the city asked the Municipal Techni- pany, in addition to furnishing the lion renovation project. In August, over a six-year period to upgrade business in Ole Smoky Holler in cal Advisory Service and County balance of its existing 35,000 square students will move into the building, and expand the city’s infrastructure downtown Gatlinburg. The distill- Technical Advisory Service to study feet of office space, is building out which will feature a new museum- with major programs in transporta- ery will have a grand opening cel- the most effective way of delivering the remaining 15,000 square feet of magnet academic concept and a new tion, utilities, general facilities and ebration July 2 and will offer free animal shelter services. That report space in its Grassmere office build- school name. equipment, parks and recreation, tours, free samples of moonshine to concluded a partnership with ing. LKQ provides recycled, refur- storm drainage and technology. adults over 21, and moonshine for Sullivan County would likely pro- bished and aftermarket collision and PORTLAND sale. Ole Smoky will offer a number vide a stronger foundation, im- mechanical replacement parts to Representatives from the Tennessee CHATTANOOGA of moonshine products: original proved services and greater effi- thousands of professional auto re- Department of Transportation Volkswagen Group of America, unaged corn whiskey moonshine, ciency. In the past, donations, city pair businesses and vehicle joined state and local leaders to cel- Chattanooga Operations held apple pie moonshine, sweet tea contributions and animal adoption dealerships throughout the United ebrate the early completion of a $28 grand opening ceremonies June moonshine, and peach moonshine. fees accounted for most of the Ani- States. million reconstruction project on 4 for the Volkswagen Academy, a A highlight of the facility is the mal Shelter budget, although Hu- Highway 109 between Gallatin and unique, cutting edge training cen- authentic working moonshine still mane Society officials said that MEMPHIS Portland. The project widened a two ter that will prepare employees for where visitors will learn the science adoption fees and volunteerism have With no dissenting votes, the coun- mile section of the highway and re- work, host an advanced vocational of the distilling process as well as fallen dramatically to a point that cil passed a measure that calls for constructed the narrow, steep sec- program and provide meeting fa- the history and lore of moonshining they could no longer operate the annual safety and emissions testing tion along the ridge near Portland. cilities for outside groups when it is in East Tennessee. Ole Smoky is shelter without a six-figure increase only for cars more than four years The newly constructed southbound fully functioning. Volkswagen has the only distillery in the state dedi- in taxpayer funding. old. The Metropolitan Planning Or- lanes of Highway 109 are approxi- partnered with Chattanooga State cated to moonshine products. ganization will vote on the issue in mately a mile and a half south of the Community College and the State MEMPHIS August. If the MPO approves the South Tunnel Road intersection. of Tennessee on the construction of JOHNSON CITY Memphis is now sharing details of measure, it will ask the state to for- the facility and its curriculum. The Johnson City is the winner of the city contracts and purchase orders mally accept it. Officials with the SHELBYVILLE primary purpose of the 2010 Muehlenbeck Award for the on a website. The initiative, an- U.S. Environmental Protection Gold River Feed Products will open Volkswagen Academy is to pre- project “Will This Float.” The city nounced by Mayor A C Wharton, is Agency, which oversees state and a new location in Shelbyville at the pare new employees for work at the faced a growing problem with the meant to promote transparency and local air pollution-control pro- site of the former DESA building, Volkswagen plant. The Academy loss of the manufacturing industry provide local businesses with infor- grams, have said Memphis probably 783 Eagle Blvd. The Kentucky- has 163,000 square feet of space and explored innovative ways to get mation on city contracts. Visitors to could get approval to exempt newer based company’s $7.25 million in- www.memphistn.gov/business can cars from inspection requirements vestment in Bedford County will view amounts of contracts, the cat- provided they could demonstrate create 34 jobs within the next five egory of services or products related that the change would have minimal years. Gold River Feed Products is a to contracts, and the date that con- effect on air quality. provider of complete feeds, com- tracts were executed or amended. modities, mineral products, and The site also includes a link to lists of NASHVILLE farm hardware with distribution all Barney G. all open and recently closed bids and Nashville now has a public school across the United States and Canada. BY TML STAFF REPORTS Fullington has solicitations from the city for quali- named after Robert Churchwell, the Company officials cite the coopera- The father of Tennessee Lt. Gov. joined Barge fied businesses. legendary Nashville Banner re- tive partnership between city, Ron Ramsey of Blountville has Waggoner porter who broke racial barriers in county and state officials as a key passed away. Lynn Ramsey, 76, of Sumner & Can- NASHVILLE the segregated South to become the reason for choosing Shelbyville as Blountville, died at the James H. non, Inc. Chicago-based LKQ Corp. is plan- first African-American journalist to the home of their new location. Quillen V.A. Medical Center at (BWSC) as Di- ning an expansion of its Nashville work at a major southern newspaper. Mountain Home. A lifelong resident rector of Water facility. The company will add or The school board voted unani- of Sullivan County, he was a U.S. Services, respon- Army veteran, had retired from sible for overall Fullerton Sperry/Univac in Bristol, and en- direction of water, wastewater, and Risk Pool working with members, adjusters, joyed farming and raising cattle. He water resources services across the was a lifelong member of Blountville company. Fullington has more than FEMA to ensure coverage for flood damage Presbyterian Church. 15 years of experience in planning, The TML Risk Management damaged buildings / structures, 80 design, and project management for has been paid to approximately 23 Pool would like to thank all of its damaged vehicles, 80 third party Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield a variety of water-related projects members for the various types of members affected by the historic claims, and 50 Workers Compensa- announced that Al Chapman, Faith- nationwide. Most recently, he claims that have been filed. We an- flooding for their patience through tion claims from the May 2010 Based and Community Partnerships served as Project Manager for Black ticipate in the next several weeks the recovery period of this disaster. flood. All members who have filed a administrator, has been named the & Veatch. more than $15,000,000 to be paid to new interim director of the city’s The Pool is working closely claim have been visited by adjusters, our membership. Human Services Department. The Dr. Steve Schwab, with its members and adjusters, as many more than once. It is vital The TML Risk Management Human Services Department has a interim chancellor well as FEMA representatives to throughout this process that we Pool stands ready to pay for sched- mission to improve the quality of life of University of ensure that our members receive all work hand in hand with our mem- uled property damage up to a for low income and or disadvantaged Tennessee Health they are entitled to under the TML bers to expedite payment of claims. member’s purchased limits as soon citizens in Chattanooga and Science Center, has Pool Policy. Adjusters from five You can help to make the claims as the damage is properly docu- Hamilton County by providing a been selected to fill states, as well as two building con- process faster by: mented. The staff of the TML Pool is safety net of services. the position perma- sultants, have come to Tennessee to (1) providing required documen- happy to help any way we can. Spe- nently by the Uni- aid our members in expediting the tation as soon as possible; cific questions about your claim Ken Krushenski, city attorney of versity of Tennessee Dr. Schwab claims process. This will allow the (2) providing one person as a key should be directed to your adjuster Oak Ridge, has been elected as the Board Trustees. Schwab has been Pool to obtain the proper documen- contact for communication pur- or to Bob Bell of the Claims Depart- new president of the Tennessee Mu- with UTHSC since July 2006 when tation necessary to pay claims as poses; and ment. Bob Bell can be reached at nicipal Attorneys Association he took on administrative responsi- quickly as possible. (3) calling our Claims Department 800-288-0829 or at bbell@tml (TMAA). Krushenski is the father of bility for the three campuses in In total, the Pool has received if you have any claim related rmp.org. Kevin Krushenski, legislative ana- Memphis, Knoxville and Chatta- approximately 70 property claims questions. Our sympathy and support are lyst with the Tennessee Municipal nooga. A year later, he was named from its members due to the flood- with everyone affected by this his- League. dean of the College of Medicine. ing event. We have almost 300 To date, more than $2,300,000 toric event.

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The Athens Public Works Department received the Excellence in Public Mayor Troy Beets and Kingston’s city staff accept the TML Excellence in Community Service award. Works award. Athens Vice Mayor Bo Perkinson and Mitch Moore, Athens city manager, accept the award from Tommy Pedigo, center, TML president and Sparta mayor.

Franklin received the TML Excellence in Green Leadership award. Pictured Dayton Mayor Bob Vincent and city and fire officials accept the Excellence in Fire Service award. with Mayor Pedigo is Eric Stuckey, Franklin city manager.

Mayor Ted Doss, staff and officials with the town of Graysville accept the Small Town Progress award.

Knoxville received the Excellence in Police Service award accepted by Chief Sterling Owen, IV.

Officials with the town of Pittman Center accept the Excellence in Governance award. Mayor Johnny Lynch, (holding plaque), and city officials accept Unicoi ‘s Small Town Progress award.

Photos by Victoria South www.TML1.org 4-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2010 TML kicks off 71st Annual Conference in Gatlinburg

The Gatlinburg Fire Department Color Guard presented the flag during the opening session.

Kay Irwin on the bagpipes helped kick off the 71st Annual Conference.

Medina Mayor Vance Coleman and Selmer Mayor David Robinson

TML staff member and game show host Mark Barrett hosts the Municipal Feud Game.

Jody Baltz, Tullahoma city administrator, and Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald

Keynote speaker Dr. Jim Johnson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Sparta Vice Mayor Hoyt Jones

Johnson City’s Oliver Peterson, age 3 1/2 , practices his golf swing with a little help from his dad Pete during TML’s 71st Annual Conference.

Tommy Pedigo, Sparta mayor and TML president, Dawn Crawford, incoming president of the TML Risk Crossville Mayor J.H. Graham III. tries out his door prize, a new rod & reel. Management Pool Pictured far left: Humboldt Mayor Allen Barker and Huntingdon Mayor Dale Kelley.

At left, Ann Davis Ath- ens councilmember and Honna Rogers, Signal Mountain town manager

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Alamo Mayor Tommy Green, Carol Green, Carol Kirk, and Dyersburg Alderman Bob Kirk

Bobby Doss, Dayton vice mayor; Bob Vincent, Dayton Mayor; and Billy Graham, Dayton Alderman

Dr. Mary Jinks, IPS vice president of Public Service; David Angerer, MTAS municipal management consultant; Chuck Shoopman, IPS assistant vice president; and Melanie Purcell, MTAS interim executive director.

Clarksville Mayor Johnny Piper and Paris Mayor Sam Tharpe

Edna Holland, TML/RMP Government Relations and Lee Holland, Risk Management Pool president, receive plaques honoring their retirements.

Betsy Crossley, Brentwood mayor; Cindy Cameron Ogle, Gatlinburg city manager; and Judy Housley, TML Risk Management Pool. LaFollete Mayor Mike Stanfield

David May, Cleveland councilman, and Bo Perkinson, Athens vice mayor

Bones Seivers,TN Municipal Bond Fund president and CEO, and Kay Senter, Morristown councilmember

Sally Oglesby, Crossville city recorder, and Curtis Hayes, Livingston mayor

Above: Avery Johnson, Cleveland vice mayor, and Jim Adams, Soddy Daisey commissioner

Pictured far left are: Lester Bailey, Erwin alderman, and Troy Beets, Kingston Mayor Left are: Lou LaMarche, and Dot LaMarche, Farragut vice mayor Photos by Victoria South www.TML1.org 6-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2010 Conference features gubernatorial candidates, dynamic workshops City officials had the opportunity to hear firsthand the views of each gubernatorial candidate during the TML Annual Confer- ence June 13 – 15 in Gatlinburg. The lone Democratic contender, Mike McWherter, and three Republicans, Bill Haslam, Ron Ramsey, and Zach Wamp were given time at each of the planned general sessions to provide their views on the “State of the State” and why they are the best candi- date for the new job. Other conference highlights included dynamic workshops and general sessions fo- cusing on key elements that help mold and shape prosperous hometowns during tough economic times. Keynote speaker Dr. Jim Johnson, University at Chapel Hill, dis- cussed creating healthy and sustainable com- munities for an aging population. A large selection of vendors and presen- tations included Waste Connections with Re- cycling Rewards Program and Plug In Ve- hicle Solutions from Gas to Electric, Clean Air and Foreign Oil Independence. District meetings and a host city recep- tion Sunday evening helped to round out a Bill Haslam, Knoxville mayor and Republican candidate. very successful and productive conference for 2010.

Zach Wamp, U.S. Congressman and Republican candidate

Judge Tom Stovall, chief of Administrative Ron Ramsey, Lt. Governor and Republican candidate Democratic contender Mike McWherter Procedures, Office TN Secretary of State

Dr. Brian Polansky leads a workshop on effective communication Attorney Angelia Morie Nystrom conducts a Geoff Beckwith, Massachusetts Municipal League executive skills for community leaders. workshop on estate planning. director, gives real life examples of what city governments deal with in his state with regard to collective bargaining.

Above, Brad Ritter conducts two workshops on media relations.

At left, Dave Ivan explores small community approaches in the new Photos By: economy. Victoria South 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2010 www.TML1.org Gatlinburg public works Gordon named Mayor of the Year employee receives award GORDON, from Page 1 SNODERLY, from Page 1 have taken place around the city, including the Delfield expansion der virtually any conditions is re- and $100 million Unilever expan- spected and appreciated by his sion, which together will bring a peers, from management to co- total of 395 new jobs to Covington. workers. He is the ‘first one in the NLC Caremark Prescription hole,’ always eager to tackle a Drug Discount Cards have been project no matter the degree of diffi- made available to all residents, and culty. He excels in the most adverse the city received approximately job conditions and is always of the ficient and often cost-cutting mea- $238,000.00 in Neighborhood Sta- mindset to fix the problem as quickly sures to solve tasks. bilization Program grant funds for as possible.” He has also been a willing hero, demolition and/or purchase of Greene, along with Cindy Ogle, once pulling an injured driver from a blighted properties along with an Gatlinburg city manager, and Dale car submerged in a creek and an- $823,226.00 Transportation En- Phelps, Gatlinburg utilities man- other time assisting in a search for a hancement Grant for Phase 3 of the ager, nominated Ramsey for the missing driver of a four-wheeler. Court Square Revitalization award. During a year-long period when his Project. As a utilities services worker, crew leader served a tour in Iraq, The city’s new state of the art Ramsey’s primary responsibilities Ramsey took up the slack as far as sludge dewatering facility creates include maintenance of water and leadership and planning to the best a safe, reliable way to dispose of sewer systems including making of his ability, sludge and reduced costs of overall taps for new customers or commer- “Paul exemplifies everything operation, while a sewer extension cial projects and making repairs that the Murphy Snoderly Award has brought convenience to all Mayor David Gordon and his wife Ruth Gordon celebrate with their when breaks occur. Pipefitting, ex- represents,” said Calvin Clifton, residents of Covington who did not family, daughters Jane and Carly and son Cory . cavation, valve installation and line president of the TN Chapter Ameri- formerly have service, many for as cleaning are among his duties. can Public Works Association. “He long as 15 years. stands city government should im- • New Highway 59 lift station in- He’s also the “McGuyver” of is willing to put in an honest day’s Leadership training projects prove the quality of life of the citi- stalled-solved a long standing the Utilities Maintenance Depart- work and is an exemplary employee and a reorganization of city hall has zens by providing not only efficient overflow and maintenance prob- ment, whether it means creating a who performs his duties with a spirit increased safety and efficiency for government but by working to im- lem; tool or coming up with a creative of dedication, hard work and great the city’s staff and residents, and prove opportunities. Mayor Gordon • Started a recycling program; way to fix a problem. His willing- service to the community.” with the Heritage Day Festival re- is very deserving of the honor • New method of pavement repair ness to work with other public works The award is named for the late vived along with "Music on the "Mayor of the Year." using infrared heat resulting in departments in the city is well Murphy Snoderly, a longtime engi- Square, "an eight-week series of Other accomplishments under smoother repairs that are less known and respected. neering and public works consultant free concerts on Saturday nights, Mayor Gordon’s administration: costly; Ramsey has been the recipient for the University of Tennessee’s the entire community has enjoyed • Retail recruitment study com- • Park Master Plan; of the city’s Employee of the Year Municipal Technical Advisory Ser- new fellowship and recreational pleted; • Received $300,000 LPRF grant award for designing a tool to clean vice. TCAPWA established the opportunities. • Provided help to more than 900 to help purchase 84 acre addi- sewer lines, a form of which is still award in 1972 as a means of sharing “Mayor Gordon recognizes people following Hurricane tion to park system; being used today. He has also been his appreciation for the dedicated that building a community is much Katrina on the Gulf Coast; • MTAS management review of a member of the team in multiple efforts given by the many long time more than just running an efficient • Established street paving prior- all departments; “Unit of the Quarter” nominations public works employees. The recipi- government operation,” said ity program based on street con- • Leadership training of employ- which have been honored through- ent is selected from a slate of state- Tommy Pedigo, TML president dition grading system and traf- ees through TOTAL and out the years. He has participated in wide candidates and is considered and Sparta mayor. “He under- fic volume; WestStar. a number of significant building and the state’s most outstanding non- maintenance projects involving administrative public works em- multiple departments, using his in- ployee. This year 12 individuals genuity to design and implement ef- from seven different cities were New TML board elected for 2010-11 nominated for the award. Currently there are more than TML BOARD, from Page 1 200 public works and related depart- Humboldt Mayor Allen Barker. Rain or shine, ments across the state that employee TML vice presidents are tradition- an estimated 5000+ workers. ally in line to serve as president. sleet or hail, TCAPWA has more than 400 mem- The TML board also includes bers from cities and counties across past TML presidents, mayors of every day is perfect the state. A major goal of TCAPWA Tennessee's largest cities, eight dis- is to promote the public works pro- trict directors, and six at-large direc- for a GovDeals sale! fession and aide in helping every tors. The chairmen of the Tennessee public works department across the Municipal Bond Fund -- offering state by providing a network low-interest loans for capital im- through which its members can con- provements – TML Risk Manage- tact other members to discuss and ment Pool -- providing affordable, strategize how to manage various dependable liability coverage to public works issues, concerns and municipalities -- and the Tennessee projects. Municipal Bond Fund also sit on the Since its establishment in 1954, board. Online Government the state chapter has provided vari- The eight district directors, rep- ous educational opportunities as a resenting their section of the state, The 2010 -11 board members were sworn in during TML’s annual Surplus Auctions—24/7 means of allowing public works were nominated and elected during conference. Pictured above are Bill Hammon, Alcoa assistant city leaders and employees to stay aware district caucuses. They are: District manager; Randy Trivette, Erwin city recorder; and J.H. Graham, III, of methods and technologies that Crossville mayor. Visit GovDeals.com today 1: Randy Trivette, Erwin city re- can be used to ensure effectiveness corder; District 2: Bill Hammon, manager; District 4: Norman Rone, manager; District 6: Betsey or call 1-866-377-1494 and efficiency in public works op- Alcoa assistant city manager; Dis- McMinnville mayor; District 5: Crossley, Brentwood mayor; Dis- erations. trict 3: Chris Dorsey, Red Bank city Angie Carrier, White House city trict 7: Vance Coleman, Medina mayor; and District 8: David Gor- don, Covington mayor. The eight at-large directors were nominated by an eight-member nominating committee composed of municipal officials statewide. They were then elected for a one-year term by a majority vote of the entire mem- bership. Those directors are: Bryan Atchley Sevierville mayor; J.H.Graham, III, Crossville mayor; Curtis Hayes, Livingston mayor; Richard Hodges, Millington mayor; Dot LaMarche, Farragut vice mayor; Keith McDonald, Bartlett mayor; Bo Perkinson, Athens vice mayor; and Doug Young, Murfreesboro council.

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BUSINESS/FINANCE OFFICER HARROGATE. The city is now accept- BY TML STAFF REPORTS ing applications for the position of busi- ness/finance officer. Duties include ac- The state has begun a Twitter feed counting, payroll, budgeting, corre- for air quality forecasts, just as spondence, purchasing, compiling re- hot summer air increases the like- ports, customer service, and clerical re- lihood that pollution will be a sponsibilities. Position reports to the problem. The hot air of summer can mayor. Starting pay range is between work to trap pollutants, like car $25,000 and $30,000 depending on edu- cation and experience. High school di- emissions, closer to the surface of ploma or GED required, but associate the earth. That, in turn, can lead to degree in accounting preferred. Must the development of ground-level be able to obtain municipal finance of- ozone, which is the primary ingredi- ficer certification within two years. ent in smog. The state’s air quality Prefer 3-5 years of accounting experi- forecasts use a color-coded alert ence, particularly governmental ac- system to tell whether the air is pol- counting. Also prefer 2 years experi- luted enough to be a potential health ence with QuickBooks and Microsoft risk. For example, children, the eld- Office products. If you like to be chal- erly, and people with lung and heart lenged, have excellent customer service conditions might have problems Tennessee was recently honored at the federal level with the 2010 Coalition for Recreational Trails Award and accounting skills, please submit a letter of interest and a resume to Rose breathing the air on orange days. for Outstanding State Recreational Trails Advisory Committee. Committee members celebrate the award. Kiser, City of Harrogate, P. O. Box 979, Red alerts are issued when the air is Harrogate, TN 37752 by July 20, 2010. bad enough to be unhealthy for ev- ing to a study by the Corporation Tennessee’s two U.S. senators Justices on the state Supreme For a full job description including edu- eryone. Tennessee’s Department of for National and Community Ser- have proposed designating about Court say Tennesseans should cational and experience requirements, Environment and Conservation be- vice. The group calculates that 28.4 20,000 acres as wilderness in the know that their top priority is get- please refer to the city’s website: gan using Twitter to announce those percent of Tennesseans volunteered Cherokee National Forest. The ting relief to people who cannot www.harrogate-tn.com or contact city forecasts last week. There are sepa- in 2009 — with the rate hitting 32.7 Tennessee Wilderness Act of 2010 afford a lawyer. The downturn in hall at 423- 869-0211. rate feeds for a handful of cities, percent in Nashville. While Tennes- by Senators Lamar Alexander and the economy has forced many plus one for the Great Smoky Moun- see only ranked 32nd in its rate of Bob Corker would preserve six areas people to represent themselves in POLICE CHIEF tains. volunteerism, those who did volun- in Polk, Washington, Unicoi, Carter, civil court cases, simply because HENDERSONVILLE. Adjacent to Johnson and Monroe counties in the Metro Nashville, the city is seeking ap- teer were rated the fifth most dedi- they cannot afford an attorney. The plicants for the position of Police Chief. Qualified residents and busi- cated in the nation, with 73 percent state. The largest tract is 9,038 acres court announced that it will hold a Hiring range: approx. $90-100k, DOQ; nesses hit by the flooding will be of them volunteering year-round. in Monroe County. Congress began statewide summit to find ways to get Minimum requirements: bachelor’s de- able to take advantage of new protecting wilderness areas in the more free legal services for people. gree in related field, at least three to five breaks on energy efficiency incen- Tennessee is among 33 states that national forest in 1975, with addi- At the same time, the court is trying years experience at police command tives. The programs were unveiled have fewer private-sector jobs to- tional wilderness areas being estab- to make it easier for people to repre- level; graduate of FBI national academy by the Nashville Electric Service day than they did 10 years ago, lished by the Tennessee Wilderness sent themselves on simple legal is- preferred. Responsible for leadership and the Tennessee Valley Author- according to new figures from the Acts of 1984 and 1986. The Tennes- sues, such as debt disputes, name and development of police department ity. An initial onsite evaluation re- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. see Wilderness Act of 2010 specifi- changes and no-contest divorces. consisting of 88 commissioned officers; quirement for an In-Home Energy Tennessee lost 147,500 private-sec- cally creates one new wilderness “Lack of equal access in our civil 12 communication officers and 13 civil- Evaluation Program will give resi- tor positions between May 2000 and area and expands the boundaries of courts remains one of the most press- ian positions (and other part time and five separate, existing wilderness volunteer positions) and $8.6 million dents with FEMA documentation May 2010. The loss of 6.32 percent ing issues facing our court system budget. Successful candidate will have up to $500 in cash rebates for weath- of its private-sector jobs made it the areas already within the national for- today,” Chief Justice Janice Holder a combination of training and experi- erization and heating and cooling sixth-worst performance by any est. The areas are owned entirely by said. “People have a right to have an ence that provides the required knowl- improvements. Homeowners also state. the U.S. Forest Service. attorney in a criminal case but not in edge, skills, & abilities; initiative & may get up to $20,000 in low-inter- a civil case. One in five Tennesseans experience in and strong commitment to est financing through participating Nearly a year after a state law was Tennessee plans to undertake a represented themselves in civil community policing, staff training, of- power distributors. The loans can be enacted banning motorists from comprehensive business survey to cases in 2003, almost all because ficer development and motivation of the repaid through monthly power bills texting while driving; records identify green jobs. The Tennessee they could not afford an attorney. department, consistent with the values over a period of up to 10 years. show the Tennessee Highway Pa- Department of Labor and Workforce The move to help people represent and leadership philosophy of the City. “TVA’s Energy Efficiency Disaster trol has issued less than 100 cita- Development will mail more than themselves is part of the court’s Jus- Position requires a team player who can 6,000 surveys to employers state- work well with employees, other city Assistance Initiative will allow resi- tions for violating the law. Tennes- tice for All initiative. departments, the Mayor, the Board of dents and businesses in federal di- see is one of 25 states to have out- wide to gather data on how many Mayor and Aldermen and other police saster areas easier access to energy lawed texting while driving, accord- jobs are linked to energy efficiency, Tennessee has been a “laggard” agencies. Candidate must have the abil- efficiency incentives as they re- ing to AAA Auto Club South. Under clean fuels and related sectors. The when it comes to attracting and ity to obtain valid TN driver’s license build,” said Ken Breeden, TVA ex- state law, anyone caught texting be- labor department has a $765,000 spending federal economic stimu- and to meet current TN police officer ecutive vice president of Customer hind the wheel must pay a $50 fine Tennessee Recovery Act Labor lus dollars, a study by Seattle- certification standards, (P.O.S.T). To Relations. Business customers with plus a $10 court fee. A violation does Market Information Improvement based Onvia has found. Onvia’s apply, visit http://www.hvilletn.org/ a FEMA registration number can not add points against the driver’s grant to collect such information. A analysis reviewed the per capita policechief.aspx. Deadline for receipt apply for rebates on high-efficiency record. “green” job is defined as one that stimulus funding states received and of applications is July 16, 2010. lighting and heating and cooling directly produces products or ser- the speed with which that money has equipment through new provisions A nationwide survey by the Vir- vices in any of the following sectors: made its way into the hands of con- available in TVA’s Commercial Ef- ginia-based Violence Policy Cen- renewable energy; increasing en- tractors and subcontractors in the TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE STAFF ficiency Advice and Incentives pro- ter ranks Tennessee in seventh ergy efficiency; conserving natural private sector. Results were mixed, Margaret Mahery, Executive Director gram. place nationally for gun-related resources; preventing, reducing or but most states joined Tennessee in Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst deaths, at a rate of 15.03 per cleaning up pollution; and produc- the “laggard” category, meaning Carole Graves, Communications Director & U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander says 100,000 people. That’s above a na- ing clean fuels or related products. they attracted less than $1,100 in Editor, Tennessee Town & City John Holloway, Government Relations the Environmental Protection tional average of about 10 gun stimulus funding per capita and have Debbie Kluth-Yarbrough, Director of Marketing / Agency has extended deadlines deaths per 100,000, according to the Tennessee was recently honored at spent less than 20 percent of their Member Services for compliance on a new rule re- survey. the federal level with the 2010 awards so far. Tennessee has at- Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst Mona Lawrence, Administrative Assistant stricting work done on buildings Coalition for Recreational Trails tracted $928.40 per capita and spent Denise Paige, Government Relations that have lead paint. Alexander More than 10,000 Tennesseans’ Award for Outstanding State Rec- just 7.7 percent of its stimulus allo- Victoria South, Communications Coordinator had asked for a delay because he was names and social security num- reational Trails Advisory Com- cations, according to the analysis. Sylvia Trice, Director of Conference Planning concerned that it would affect re- bers were on a laptop that was mittee. The Coalition for Recre- TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY ational Trails consists of 31 national (ISSN. No. 0040-3415) Publication No. 539420 pairs to buildings damaged by stolen this spring. The computer The Tennessee Lottery is using — Official publication of the Tennessee Mu- heavy flooding in the state in May. belonged to a contractor for trail organizations that help provide pro wrestler Ric Flair and his sig- nicipal League. Publisher: Margaret Mahery The rule requires contractors to take DentaQuest, which manages dental support and documentation of the nature scream “woooooo” to pro- (mmahery@ TML1.org); Editor: Carole Graves ([email protected]; Phone: 615-255- courses on “lead-safe practices” be- benefits for several government many nationwide trail projects mote the Mega Millions game. 6416. Advertising: Publisher reserves the right fore working on homes, day-care agencies, including TennCare. Offi- funded through the Recreational Flair, who calls himself “the nature to reject any advertising deemed unacceptable. centers and schools built before cials say there’s no sign the informa- Trails Program. The coalition makes boy,” appears in 30-second TV and Fax classified ads to TT&C: Attention Mona Lawrence at 615-255-4752, or e-mail 1978. They could face thousands of tion has been used illegally, but nine annual awards to exemplary radio spots tagged “Jack Up Your mlawrence@TML1. dollars in fines a day if not certified. they’re offering identity theft pro- projects or organizations using the Jackpots.” He’s shown slapping a org. Fax advertising copy to TT&C: Attention A statement from the senator’s of- tection to those affected. Recreational Trails Program funds, hapless skinny fellow and encourag- Debbie Kluth-Yarbrough at 615-255-4752, or e-mail to dkluth@ TML1.org. Opinions ex- fice said the EPA will not enforce DentaQuest opened a call center allocated by the Federal Highway ing him to turn puny jackpots into pressed by non League officials or staff do not the certification requirement until which is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Administration. The program funds huge ones by playing Mega Mil- necessarily reflect policies of TML. Tennessee Oct 1. Monday through Friday, and “will are generated from the federal gas lions. “He’s an absolute delight to Town & City is published, semi-monthly, 20 times per year at 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 710, be able to answer further questions tax on fuel used by off-highway ve- work with and everybody knows Nashville, TN 37219-1894. Periodicals post- Tennessee ranks 32nd in the na- about the incident and provide the hicles. The Recreational Trails Pro- him,” said Rebecca Hargrove, presi- age paid at Nashville, TN. Subscription rates: additional details about the identity gram funds motorized, non-motor- $6 per year to members, $15 to nonmembers, $1 tion in the percentage of people dent and CEO of the Tennessee lot- a copy. 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PRESIDENT Dale Kelley Mayor, Huntingdon VICE PRESIDENTS BY TML STAFF REPORTS the job description. So far, the Cen- apply. We know this is a challenge, Kay Senter Councilmember, Morristown sus Bureau has tallied 379 incidents but we also know that congress is the Ken Wilbur Colorado is one of a number of involving assaults or threats on the one that has to reauthorize the flood Mayor, Portland states where state and local gov- nation’s 635,000 census workers, insurance program so we can admin- Allen Barker ister it.” Sen. Lamar Alexander co- Mayor, Humboldt ernments are prohibited by law to more than double the 181 recorded TENNESSEE DIRECTORS directly provide broadband ser- during the 2000 census. Weapons sponsored a bill to extend the Na- Bryan Atchely vice, for example, free municipal were used or threatened in a third of tional Flood Insurance Program FESTIVALS Mayor, Sevierville wireless connections. So a recom- the cases. Now, with just three through the end of the year. Angie Carrier July 3-4: Jonesborough mendation in the Federal Communi- weeks to go in the door-knocking City Administrator, White House ( District 5) Jonesborough Days Festival Vance Coleman (District 7) cation Commission’s National phase of the count, the number of Wish finding health insurance The Historic district. The annual cel- Mayor, Medina Broadband Plan has state officials census takers has dwindled. Steven were as easy as shopping for an ebration begins at 10am with a pa- Betsy Crossley scrambling. Released in March, the Jost, a spokesman for the Census airline ticket? A federal govern- Mayor, Brentwood (District 6) rade and ends July 4 at 10 pm with a plan calls for Congress to ensure that Bureau, said it is unlikely that the ment website that launches July 1 Karl Dean fireworks display.This year’s theme Mayor, Metro Nashville state and local governments don’t policy prohibiting census workers takes a step in that direction. The will be “40 Years of Tales, Tunes Chris Dorsey pose any barriers to making broad- from carrying weapons will be re- site, for the first time, will give con- City Manager, Red Bank (District 3) and Traditions.” Free music and ac- band available. If approved, the ac- scinded. After the 2010 census is sumers a list of all private and gov- David Gordon (District 8) tivities, and opportunities to share Mayor, Covington tion could override the state laws. To completed, officials will examine all ernment health care plans for indi- stories of Jonesborough Days’ past. J.H. Graham III deal with that and other possible incidents to determine whether viduals and small businesses in their Mayor, Crossville Activities include a Crafters Vil- federal actions, Colorado has changes are needed to reduce risks, areas. The nation’s new health care Bill Hammon lage, First Tennessee Children’s formed a broadband council to re- for both workers and the public. law requires the site Asst. City Manager, Alcoa (District 2) Stage and Area, Eastman Credit Bill Haslam view the plan, as well as state policy, www.healthcare.gov. Initially, it Union Kid’s Train and Activities, Mayor, Knoxville and deliver guidance to state law- Some flood victims won’t be able will provide just basic facts, such as Curtis Hayes West Hills Farm Expo and Century makers in the coming year. to get federal money for the names of companies, health Mayor, Livingston 21 Petting Zoo, Native American Richard Hodges rebuildling until Congress reau- plans and Web links. Beginning in Village, Four Oaks Celtic Village, Mayor, Millington This is the scary season for the thorizes the National Flood Insur- October, it will list detailed cost and Dot LaMarche, contra dancing, county fair games, nation’s census takers. Since they ance Program. Some businesses benefits information. Consumer Vice Mayor, Farragut inflatables, and more. For more in- Ron Littlefield began making follow-up house calls are stuck because they can’t get their groups and insurers already are formation, call 423- 753-1010 or Mayor, Chattanooga in early May,MTAS census takers haveElectedSmall Business Officials Administration clashingAcademy over exactly what informa- toll-free 866-401-4223 or log on Keith McDonald encountered vitriol, menace and loans until they have proof of flood tion should be displayed. “What we Mayor, Bartlett historicjonesborough.com Bo Perkinson flashes of violence. They have been insurance. The Federal Emergency are trying to do is create some order Vice Mayor, Athens shot at with pellet guns and hit by Management Agency oversees in the marketplace,” says Karen July 10: Sevierville Norm Rone (District 4) baseball bats. They have been con- flood insurance and has been unable Pollitz, a top official at the new Of- Summerfest Cars, Crafts & Music Mayor, McMinnville fronted with pickaxes, crossbows to write new policies since June 1st. fice of Consumer Information and Charles “Bones” Seivers Festival and hammers. They’ve had lawn On a visit to check in on flood recov- Insurance Oversight at the Depart- President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund Downtown. Cruise in with top notch mowers pushed menacingly toward ery in Nashville, FEMA administra- ment of Health and Human Services. Randy Trivette custom and antique cars, wonderful City Recorder, Erwin (District 1) them and patio tables thrown their tor Craig Fugate said the delay is She acknowledges the site won’t be homemade crafts, a great commer- A.C. Wharton way. They have been nibbled by frustrating. “Where you’re getting a the Expedia of health care any time Mayor, Memphis cial area, assorted music groups, ducks, bitten by pit bulls and chased federally backed mortgage or an soon: “This ain’t like buying a plane Bob Wherry karaoke, lip smackin’ foods and City Manager, Lakeland by packs of snarling dogs. Some SBA loan and you need flood insur- ticket; it is much more compli- more. Bring your custom car, walk- President (TCMA) days, being cursed at seems part of ance, you’re currently not able to cated.” Doug Young ing shoes and chair. Free admission. Council, Murfreesboro 10am-10pm. PAST PRESIDENTS Tommy Pedigo (2009) Mayor, Sparta TN Clean Cities host meetings to improve air quality Tom Beehan, (2008) Mayor, Oak Ridge July 11: Ten Mile Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo Want to learn about alternative road vehicles. Both hold quarterly fleet meet- Half Moon Festival Tommy Bragg (2006) Mayor, Murfreesboro fuels, such as ethanol, biodiesel, The state’s Clean Cities coali- Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg ings that are open to the public at the Held at 118 Christley Lane. A show- Tom Rowland (2002) Mayor, Cleveland and propane? Do you want to meet tions also have gotten to know Hermitage Police Precinct in Nash- case of the area’s best musical talent. Sam Tharpe (2001) Mayor, Paris fleets and citizens that are working Tennessee’s Congressmen when ville and Copper Cellar in Knox- Call 865-717-0584. Dan Speer (1997) Mayor, Pulaski to improve air quality and national lobbying the federal government to ville. For more information on the security right here in Tennessee? increase use of alternative fuels that TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS chapter in your area call Emily July 16-17: Adams (Ex-Officio Directors) Then getting to know your local are American-made and have de- DeVillers at 865-974-9665. 41st Anniversary Threshing Show Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. Clean Cities Representative is per- creased pollution emissions com- Steam engines, antique tractors, Ken Krushenski, Oak Ridge fect for you. pared to oil. Educating the next Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference wheat threshing, fresh ground flour John T. Gwin, Mount Juliet Clean Cities is a special pro- generation and aiding teachers and and meal, tractor pull, mule pull, Tenn. Chapter, American Public Works gram of the DOE that was started in students with science projects also Possum Trot Blacksmith Forge, Big Calvin D. Clifton, Little John Engineering the 1990s in order to lower oil de- play a large role in Tennessee’s Saturday Parade at 10 a.m., Arts & Tennessee Government Finance Officers pendence and clean up air pollution Mark S. Brown, Bartlett Clean Cities. Crafts, historic lectures, kids land Tenn. Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. by increasing alternative fuels use. Currently, there are two Clean and petting zoo, plenty of food, live Art Cate, Knoxville Alternative fuels projects in Cities Chapters in TN, Clean Cities music. Gates open at 8 a.m. with free Tennessee Building Officials Assn. Tennessee range from aiding own- of Middle Tennessee in Nashville Steve Mills, Hendersonville parking. For more information, visit Tennessee Fire Chiefs Assn. ers of bio-refineries to working headed by Atha Comiskey and East www.adamstennessee.com/events Jerry W. Crawford, Collierville with public, private, and govern- Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition in Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports ment fleets to increase their alter- Knoxville founded by Jonathan Larry Cox, Memphis Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police native fuels use for road and off- Overly. Gil Kendrick, Jackson Tennessee Water Quality Management Jack Graham, Maryville Tennessee Recreation and Parks Assn. Peterson garners TCMA’s manager award George Brogdon, Germantown Tennessee Chapter, American Planning PETERSON, from Page 1 gram now has a special prosecutor to the Advisory Boards of MTAS and Karen Hundt, Chattanooga for saving fuel consumption, and prosecute felony narcotics and the TML Risk Management Pool. July 17: RUN Jackson. NFL Super Tennesseee Personnel Management Assn. facilitated conversion to a biodiesel weapons cases at the federal level “Pete has been willing to give of Bowl champion and Jackson’s own Steve Adams, Metro Development & Jabari Greer wants to see you sweat Housing Agency program expected to reduce carbon that originate in Johnson City. This his time to the profession at large, Tenn. Assn. Municipal Clerks & Recorders monoxide emissions by 12 percent, program has been strengthened by and he has worked tirelessly over the it out at the city’s biggest track meet Shirley Dancy, Gates particulate emissions by 12 percent, the addition of a Weed and Seed years to improve the general quality for adults and youth, including spe- Tennessee Assn. of Public Purchasing cial needs children. The meet is Rex Gaither, Smyrna total hydrocarbon emissions by 20 program. of governance in Tennessee through TN Section, Institute of Transport. Engineers percent, and sulfate emissions by 20 “Pete Peterson has brought a participation in other organizations scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kevin Cole, Knoxville percent. much needed stability to the city and serving cities,” said Jody Baltz, Liberty Technology Magnet High Tennessee Public Transportation Assoc. Recognized by TML as has worked to provide staff develop- TCMA president and city adminis- School, 3470 Ridgecrest Road Ext. Rebecca Harris, Cookeville Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors Tennessee’s First Green City, the ment opportunities that have re- trator of Tullahoma. “For nearly 20 in Jackson. RUN Jackson, encour- Tommy White, Sevierville launch of Johnson City’s “Green sulted in a top-notch team at city years he has devoted the best of ages participants to Reach Out, Assn. of Independent and Municipal Schools Building Initiative” will make all hall,” said Pat Hardy, TCMA execu- himself to public service and to the Unite and to Never Give Up and Reecha Black, Alamo consist of relays, and individual TML ASSOCIATE PARTICIPANTS city buildings energy efficient. tive director and MTAS municipal notion that helping others through PLATINUM LEVEL MEMBERSHIP Downtown improvements in- management consultant. local government is his calling. His sprints events. For more informa- Bank of America clude underground utilities and up- An active member of TCMA for impact on Johnson City will be felt tion about To register call 731-736- First Tennessee Bank graded sidewalks and streets. The many years, Peterson is a consistent for many years to come.” 2132 or visit www.thegreer GOLD LEVEL MEMBERSHIP Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. Project Safe Neighborhoods pro- participant in ICMA and serves on campaign.org or SILVER LEVEL MEMBERSHIP AT&T ING Financial Advisers, LLC Sensus Metering Systems SpeedFix BRONZE LEVEL MEMBERSHIP Alexander Thompson Arnold, PLLC MunicipalDisaster Administration Relief Program Program Alliance Water Resources BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Collier Engineering Co., Inc. May Schedule Johnson Controls McGill Associates, P.A. Capital Outlay Notes for: Rare Element, Inc. Sophicity • Infrastructure Repairs CORPORATE LEVEL MEMBERSHIP A To Z MUNI-DOT Company Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Assoc., LLC Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. • Equipment Replacements CMI Equipment Sales, Inc. Comcast Cable Communications Concrete Paving Assoc. of Tennessee • Building / School Repairs DBS & Associates Engineering Desktop Risk Manager Education Networks of America Employee Benefit Specialists, Inc. Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. Terms: Up to 7 years Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. J.R. Wauford & Co. Consulting Engineers,Inc. Ammortization: Up to 12 years LaserCraft, Inc. Local Govt. Corporation Fixed Rate Mattern & Craig, Consulting Engineers, Inc Nashville Tractor & Equipment, Inc. Affordable Rate OHM(Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment, Inc. One Source Document Solutions, Inc. Standard Documentation Pavement Restorations, Inc. Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Statewide Insurance Group of America Tennessee Cable Telecomunications Assn. Subject to credit approval Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation * Tennessee Fiber Optic Communities Thompson & Litton, Inc. For more information call: 615-255-1561 Thompson Engineering Thompson Machinery Third Rock Consultants,LLC TLM Associates, Inc. Tri Green Equipment, LLC Tysinger, Hampton and Partners, Inc. URS Corporation Utility Service Co., Inc. Vaughn & Melton Volkert & Associates Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc. Waste Management Wiser Company, LLC www.TML1.org 10-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/JUNE 28, 2010 Tennessee Municipal League Board for 2010/2011

President Vice Presidents

Dale Kelley Kay Senter Ken Wilber Allen Barker Mayor Councilmember Mayor Mayor Huntingdon Morristown Portland Humboldt District Directors

District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 Randy Trivette Bill Hammon Chris Dorsey Norm Rone Angie Carrier Betsy Crossley Vance Coleman David Gordon City Recorder Asst. City Manager City Manager Mayor City Administrator Mayor Mayor Mayor Erwin Alcoa Red Bank McMinnville White House Brentwood Medina Covington

At-Large Directors

Bryan Atchely J.H. Graham, III Curtis Hayes Richard Hodges Dot LaMarche Keith McDonald Bo Perkinson Doug Young Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Vice Mayor Mayor Vice Mayor Councilmember Sevierville Crossville Livingston Millington Farragut Bartlett Athens Murfreesboro

Past Presidents

Dan Speer Sam Tharpe Tom Rowland Bob Kirk Tommy Bragg Tommy Green Tom Beehan Tommy Pedigo Mayor Mayor Mayor Alderman Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Pulaski (1997) Paris (2001) Cleveland (2002) Dyersburg (2004) Murfreesboro (2006) Alamo (2007) Oak Ridge (2008) Sparta (2009)

Metropolitan Mayors TCMA TML/RMP – TMBF

Ron Littlefield Bill Haslam A.C. Wharton Karl Dean Bob Wherry Tommy Green Charles “Bones” Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor City Manager Mayor Seivers Chattanooga Knoxville Memphis Metro Nashville Lakeland Alamo President-CEO TMBF