6,250 subscribers www.TML1.org Volume 66, Number 2 Feb. 9, 2015 TOGETHER FOR TENNESSEE Legislative Governor Bill Haslam’s Second-Term Inauguration Conference March 2-3 Make plans to attend the TML Legislative Conference, slated for March 2-3 at the Nash- ville Downtown DoubleTree hotel. The two-day conference provides an excellent forum to network with other municipal officials and interact with your legislators. As a city leader, you must stay up-to-date on the latest legis- lative news affecting cities. At the Legislative Conference, you’ll hear straight from key legislators and administration officials about pending state laws that could im- pact your community. The voice of Tennessee’s municipal governments must be heard in the legislative process, and the TML Legislative Con- ference is a great opportunity to communicate that message. For information regarding Photos by Carole Graves registration and hotel reserva- Gov. Bill Haslam delivers his inaugural speech after taking the oath of office at Legislative Plaza on Jan. 17. Pledging that there is more work tions, visit www.TML1.org to be done, he said he will continue to focus on improving education and implementing sound fiscal policies during his second term. See Pages 8 & 9 for photos of the inauguration. Insure Tennessee defeated in Senate committee After 21 months of intense of the deal if it ended up being more get past that hurdle," the governor Comptroller study finds negotiations and traversing across expensive than expected. told reporters at a press conference. the state, Gov. Haslam’s plan to Hospitals pledged to cover the "We made a decision today, but gas tax insufficient extend health coverage to 280,000 $74 million state share, meaning we didn't do anything to answer the legislators to consider. It does not low-income Tennesseans, died by taxpayers wouldn't have been re- problem,” a disappointed Haslam The Comptroller’s Offices of make recommendations, address a 7-4 vote in the Senate Health and sponsible for extra health insurance said. Research and Education Account- the level of funding needed, or pro- Welfare Committee during a special- costs. However, opponents of the Seven members of the Senate ability (OREA) has completed a pose how funds should be spent. ly called legislative session. proposal objected to adding to the Health and Welfare Committee, study focusing on the funding of Several transportation fund- The two-year pilot program, In- federal debt by having the state draw created specifically for the special Tennessee’s highways and bridg- ing and financing options are sure Tennessee, would have provid- down $2.8 billion in federal money session, who opposed the plan were: es. examined in the report, including ed health coverage to Tennesseans under President Barack Obama's Sens. Mike Bell, Janice Bowling, The study finds that Tennes- strengths and concerns for each who do not currently have access health care law. Rusty Crowe, Todd Gardenhire, see’s fuel taxes have stagnated and option. Possible revenue options to health insurance or have limited “Insure Tennessee is not Brian Kelsey, Frank Niceley and are not expected to be sufficient to include: options and included market-based ‘Obamacare’," Haslam assured lis- Kerry Roberts. Those who supported maintain existing infrastructure ● Motor Fuel Tax Rates elements, such as vouchers to buy teners repeatedly, but as much as he the plan were: Sens. Richard Briggs, and meet long-term transportation ● Debt Financing private insurance, co-pays and as- tried to show the difference of why it Ed Jackson, Becky Massey and Jeff demands. ● Variable Rate and Indexed Fuel surances that the state could pull out was not, “some people just couldn't Yarbro. Tennessee relies heavily on Tax Rates “There are hundreds of thou- fuel taxes to fund its highways and ● Alternative Fuel Vehicles sands of Tennesseans who need does not use debt financing, tolls, ● Vehicle Registration Fees health care, who could get that in or general fund revenues. Report confirms community ● Local Funding Options a way that doesn't cost the state Tennessee does not hold any ● Weight-Distance Tax anything,” Haslam explained. “We highway debt. Tennessee’s gaso- based supervision equals best ● Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) have health care costs that are out line tax rate (21.4 cents per gallon) Tax of control in both our state and our was last raised in 1989; its diesel outcome for incarcerated youth ● Tolls country. And we haven't done any- fuel tax rate (18.4 cents per gallon) ● Public-Private Partnerships Findings have far reaching implications thing to address those two issues.” was last raised in 1990. ● General Funds for justice systems across the country The plan was designed to The report, which was re- provide coverage for Tennesseans quested by the General Assem- Tennessee’s per capita revenue earning less than 138 percent of the bly’s Fiscal Review Committee, for highways in 2010 was the federal poverty level, valued at more outlines challenges to the existing lowest of the 50 states; however, than $16,000 a year for an individual system, and reviews alternative its roads are generally rated as and $27,000 for a family of three. funding methods. being of good quality. Tennessee "You're going to see us continue The report is intended to pro- vide objective analysis for state See INSURE TN on Page 5 GAS TAX on Page 5 Coalition to focus on transportation funding Revenue sought to improve transportation systems and boost economic competitivenes

The Transportation Coalition portation officials warned late last of Tennessee was recently created year that the state is in increasing to seek stability in funding the con- danger of being able to provide struction and maintenance of our only basic maintenance on roads A groundbreaking new study by the Council of State Governments state’s vital transportation infrastruc- and bridges, leaving many projects indicates that juveniles under community-based supervision are far tures for the purpose of increasing aimed at keeping up with population less likely to reoffend than those placed in state-run facilities. mobility and safety while people and growth and addressing needed safety goods are moved throughout Tennes- tions to its ranks throughout the year. Juvenile System. improvements on the drawing board. BY VICTORIA SOUTH see. Tennessee is a pay-as-you-go Texas lawmakers responded “Business leaders, economic de- Communications Coordinator The aim of the Coalition is to state, with transportation projects with a chain of reforms between velopment professionals and elected highlight the need for action and to funded primarily by state and federal 2007 and 2013, when a number of officials see the growing shortfall as Tennessee is a national leader in build support for increased transpor- fuel tax revenues. The dollars are ap- abuses suffered by youth in state a potential hindrance to future eco- decreasing its juvenile population in tation funding -- to grow the entire portioned for state and local projects, correctional facilities were uncov- nomic development in Tennessee,” state correctional facilities—around pie. As such, the Coalition is en- which include maintenance, repair ered. The reforms provided more said Susie Alcorn, executive director 70 percent between 1997 and 2011. couraging exploration of any and all and new construction. supervision and treatment options of the Tennessee Infrastructure Al- Now, a Texas-based report by the options and has not championed any Increases in fuel efficiency com- for incarcerated juveniles—closer liance. “We hope interested parties Council of State Governments specific legislative action or remedy. bined with gasoline and diesel taxes’ to home— rather than transporting will join the Transportation Coalition (CSG) affirms that Tennessee is on TML has joined the coalition as not being increased for 25 years have young people far away to state-run to add their expertise and insights as the right track in the quest for better a steering committee member along led to a massive backlog of planned correctional facilities. to the best way to move forward to outcomes for incarcerated youth. with other governmental, business improvements, including work on The dramatic decrease in youths address this issue.” The study of Texas youth with and industry associations, including deficient bridges and roads. Tennes- incarcerated in state facilities cut The coalition will work through- nearly identical characteristics, finds representatives from the Tennessee see levies a state tax of 21.4 cents hundreds of millions in state spend- out 2015 to build support and juveniles under community-based Infrastructure Alliance, Auto Club per gallon on gasoline and 18.4 cents ing in Texas, with a large portion of awareness for the issue, says Bill supervision are far less likely to Group/AAA Tennessee, Tennessee on diesel fuel, which is combined the savings reinvested into coun- Moore, chairman of the Tennessee reoffend than those incarcerated in Public Transportation Association, with federal fuel taxes of 18.4 cents ty-administered juvenile probation Infrastructure Alliance. state-run facilities. Juveniles leav- Tennessee Trucking Association, and 24.4 cents, respectively. Vehicle departments. During the same time “A maintenance-only budget ing state-run facilities, on the other Tennessee County Highway Offi- registration fees also contribute to period, juvenile arrests also declined means no new roads and no new hand, are 21 percent more likely to cials Association, American Council the transportation fund. by 33 percent, a significant drop transportation options,” said Moore. be arrested again than those leaving of Engineering Companies of Ten- Transportation experts estimate compared to the 2-percent decline “That will hamper economic de- community-based supervision. And nessee, and Tennessee Road Builders it would take an additional $800 over the four years prior to 2007 velopment efforts. It will make our those that do recidivate, are nearly Association. million annually to begin to seriously reforms, according to a press release highways and roads less safe. It will three times more likely to commit The Coalition will add other address some of the backlog of badly from State Majority Leader Sen. mean increased traffic congestion a felony, according to the report business, citizens, community lead- needed road projects across the state. Mark Norris, immediate past CSG and more inconvenience for motor- Closer to Home: An Analysis of the ers, public officials and organiza- Tennessee Department of Trans- State and Local Impact of the Texas See YOUTH on Page 3 ists.” www.TML1.org 2-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/FEBRUARY 9, 2015 Westmoreland receives state KNOXVILLE Downtown dogs and their owners Disaster Recovery Grant can now enjoy extended hours at the city’s PetSafe® Downtown Dog Park, thanks to lighting in the park ATHENS moved into its new location at 707 supported by three new solar panel A leading global automotive suppli- North Main St. The department was stations. The lighting will enable er plans to build a new facility that’s separated into two different build- park users to enjoy summer park expected to create as many as 400 ings, with the patrol offi ce on Westo- hours despite earlier sunsets in the new jobs. DENSO Manufacturing ver Drive and the investigations winter. Typically, city parks are will build the new 224,000-square- division located on Pillow Drive. open dawn to dusk. Using money foot facility at its existing location. Upgrades to the offi ce include a new remaining from the original capital The Japan-based company is a lead- HVAC system, carpet and paint, as funds for the Downtown Dog Park ing supplier of advanced technology, well as some redesign in the structure (opened in June 2010), the $42,000 systems and components in the areas to make is more suitable for its use. project features three light posts with of thermal, powertrain control, elec- “Moving back downtown into city two solar panels each. The park’s tronics and information and safety. hall has allowed me to get everybody new light posts adhere to the style of Westmoreland was awarded the Tennessee Disaster Recovery Grant The company’s investment will be under one roof,” Chief Tim Potts downtown pedestrian infrastructure from the Tennessee Community Development Block Grant Program, more than $85 million. Production said. “That makes for more effi cient utilities. The city Parks and Green- which began in 2010. The city has just recently completed all phases of at the new facility is scheduled for operations. We’ve got a renovated ways coordinator oversaw the pur- the program, which was administered by the Greater Nashville Regional July 2016. building now that will suit our needs chase and installation of the lights. In Council. The grant was administered in two phases. Phase I, $388,100, for the next 20 or 30 years.” addition to reducing energy use, the funded new roofs, a tornado siren, sewer pumps, utility/salt shed and BARTLETT solar panels proved to be the more culvert repairs. Phase II, in the amount of $1,185,000, funded a new The Board of Mayor and Alder- DYERSBURG cost-effective choice as opposed to backhoe, backhoe trailer, ladder fi re truck and equipment, extension to men approved a $196,000 bid for The city has launched a feature installing underground wiring. The fi re hall, maintance building and emergency response vehicle. Pictured the design and construction of the rich smartphone/tablet APP called solar panels are expected to produce left to right are: Adam Herald, Public Works supervisor, Mayor Michael suburb’s new splash park. The DGOV, and is available in both the approximately $17,000 in annual Carter, Matt Von Lunen, GNRC economic development specialist, Fire 2,870-square-foot, zero-depth pool Apple and Google Play store. The energy savings. Chief Mark Jenkins, and Tim Farley, codes/building inspector/Police Dept. will be attached to the Bartlett Recre- application provides users with ation Center. The park is expected to current weather conditions, local LA VERGNE Daddies, daughters dance the night take about 90 days to build. Funding community emergency alerts, local, La Vergne was ranked as the 17th is in this year’s budget, and the city regional, state and national news, best place for young families to live away at Athens’ 30th Anniversary event would like to open the park by Me- local disaster preparedness tips, con- in Tennessee by NerdWallet, a con- morial Day. The water attraction has tact information for city departments sumer-advocacy website. The study been part of the suburb’s capital im- and elected offi cials. Users can also was conducted to help young fami- provements plan for about a decade. view the City’s YouTube channels lies with tighter fi nances fi nd good Mayor Keith McDonald said young which contain Board meetings and homes that allow a good quality of families have requested the park. educational videos. Users are al- life. The city joined eight other cities lowed to connect to 311 center, either in Middle Tennessee to make the Top CARYVILLE by voice, or web, to create their own 20 list, including Mt. Juliet, Nolens- A metal building manufacturing fa- service tickets for non-emergency ville, and Spring Hill. Smyrna came cility is being closed, and will result request for police, fi re, ems, and in at 26 and Murfreesboro was rated in the loss of 164 jobs. Houston, Tex.- public works issues. According to at 36. NerdWallet based its ranking based NCI Building Systems said it Dyersburg Emergency Operations on home affordability, prosperity is closing its Caryville operation, as Director Mark Grant, the city is and growth, quality of education, part of an effort to consolidate its currently enhancing the APP with and family friendliness. According Tennessee facilities. The company new features such as crime mapping to a NerdWallet spokesperson. “La said its facilities in Lexington and and feeds from the 911 center. “The Vergne’s strong performance was Elizabethton will remain open, and city has leveraged numerous chan- bolstered by its affordability and that they will continue to serve NCI’s nels to connect to the community; quality schools. Additionally, more A&S Building Systems brand. Facebook, Twitter, a joint 311/911 than a third of the city’s households call center, smartphone APP, and are home to a child under 18, making CHARLESTON the cities’ website are all channels this one of the state’s most fami- Back in 1986, Athens Parks Director Austin Fesmire decided to revital- The Charleston-Calhoun-Hiwassee used extensively by the community,” ly-friendly communities.” ize a failing dance program. Bringing his own stereo and records from Historical Society was awarded Grant said. home, Fesmire and the parks staff hosted the fi rst Daddy Daughter a $2,000 grant through the Tenn- NASHVILLE Dance attended by 100 dads and daughters at a cost of $2 per person. Green Connections, a small grants JACKSON Google announced it’s expanding Games, professional photos, and amusing activities were added to program funded in East Tennessee The city and JEA has added alter- its ultra-fast fiber optic Internet the event, which expanded, as attendance soared. Designed for dads by the Robert McCaleb family, and native fuel vehicles to the fl eet. The service to Nashville. The company and daughters of all ages, from young fathers with infant daughters, administered by the Tennessee Parks additions include three police cruis- said it will work with city leaders to fathers with teenage daughters, to dads with daughters that have and Greenways Foundation. The ers fueled by liquefi ed petroleum to create a details map of where the families of their own, the dance has proven to be the hottest ticket in grant will fund materials for a Native gas (LPG), or propane, and two fi ber lines can go, using existing town through the years for more than 30,000 attendees. In 2015, $12 Plantings Garden located adjacent trucks utilized in the city’s Health infrastructure such as utility poles dance tickets for Feb. 6 and 7 moved quickly— with Saturday night to an observation deck walkway and Sanitation Department for debris and underground conduit, as well completely sold out on-line within hours. One grand prize winner from being constructed by the Tennessee collection, an F250 and an F450, as making sure to avoid things like each of the four dance events received a free dinner from Western Valley Authority along the edge of fueled by compressed natural gas gas and water lines. A network Sizzlin for the dad and daughter, one free hair styling courtesy of Charleston’s cypress grove. The (CNG). The alternative fuel model will be designed over the next few Rhonda Price at The Hair Place, one studio photo package courtesy garden will serve as a teaching tool is a partnership between the city and months and construction can begin. of Burleson Brown Photography and a special spotlight dance. for residents, visitors and school JEA, and also CNG-fueled trucks to At speeds of more than 50 times the groups regarding plants native to the the Waste Management of Jackson’s national broadband average, gigabit area. The cypress grove, in the heart fl eet for garbage collection. service can download an entire mov- of the city, northeast of the new Her- ie in less than two minutes. Prices for Sweetwater to build replica depot itage Center, was planted by TVA KNOXVILLE Google Fiber are comparable to or in the 1930s, burned and replanted The city has been selected as one of below what most households already in the 1960s. The deck walkway is 50 communities to advance to the pay. For example, in the two Kansas designed and planned to eventually semifi nal round of the Georgetown City markets, Google Fiber charges connect to the Charleston Public University Energy Prize, a national about $70 per month for just high- Park about two blocks to the south competition that challenges small- speed Internet service, or $120 for of the grove. This project is part of a and medium-sized communities to an Internet and TV package.Along larger heritage development project develop and implement creative, with Nashville, other cities to get to interpret the Cherokee Heritage in sustainable, and replicable strategies the service will be Atlanta, Charlotte, the present-day Charleston. to save energy. Knoxville will work and Raleigh-Durham. with utility and community leaders CLEVELAND to reduce energy consumption in NASHVILLE The city has received its 17th homes, schools and municipal build- In the Brookings Global MetroMon- consecutive Distinguished Budget ings. The community that reduces itor 2014 report, the city ranks 86th Presentation Award. The award was energy consumption the most over globally for economic performance presented to the budget officers a two-year period has a chance to out of the world’s 300 largest metro- The town of Sweetwater is planning to build a $500,000 replica of its from all departments during the win up to $5 million to fund local politan economies. The reports, pro- former depot, torn down after passenger service ended. According regular meeting of the city council. energy and sustainability programs. duced as part of a 5-year joint project to The Chattanoogan.com, a $335,000 state grant was secured to The award, from the Government The city’s Offi ce of Sustainability between Brookings and JPMorgan build the depot, which will serve as a visitor center and includes re- Finance Officers Association of partnered with Knoxville Utilities Chase, aim to give metropolitan strooms. The new depot will be just across the tracks from where the the United States and Canada, an Board, the University of Tennessee’s leaders hard data on what policies original depot stood. Located near the original depot site is a Southern association of professional budget Offi ce of Sustainability, Knox Coun- and innovations are working. When Railway dining car with a Sweetwater sign on the side. Visitors were preparers, is the highest form of rec- ty Schools, and multiple nonprofi t the study was published in 2013, once allowed inside, and it may again be open for guests to explore. ognition in governmental budgeting. organizations to submit a community the city ranked 89. Nashville has According to the mayor’s offi ce, the total cost will be about $500,000. energy plan and other requirements improved its employment rate by 2.3 Commemorative bricks are being sold for $100 each to help raise the COLUMBIA for Knoxville to compete in the percent since the last report. local cost.The East Tennessee line coming down from Knoxville was The city’s Police Department has competition. built through Sweetwater in 1852.

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In Farragut, learning about stormwater can be as simple as a day at the park, where citizens, schools and non-profit groups come together to work on interactive projects at the town’s outdoor classroom and water quality demonstration site. Conveniently located near the west entrance of Farragut High School, the site features permeable pavers, permeable concrete, as well as a rain- Jake Greear with McGill Associates and his family work with Hanna Farragut’s outdoor classroom features picnic tables built by local scout water harvesting system funded by Jackson, an AmeriCorps service member, to move soil into planters troops, permeable pavers, permeable concrete, as well as a rainwater a $19,300 grant from the Tennessee built by Boy Scouts at Farragut’s outdoor classroom and water quality harvesting system funded by a $19,300 grant from the Tennessee Stormwater Association. demonstration site. Stormwater Association. Community projects already completed at the site include the issued across Tennessee—cities are provides information for cities state’s requirements. “If they pick pavers as a way to reduce runoff and creation of a rain garden sign by discovering to be truly effective, the across the state about new regula- UT’s manual with the accompanying reduce detention requirements. For Greenway School and the construc- process requires public education tions and how to incorporate them software tool, they will have an extra the most part, when you’re dealing tion of eight raised bed planters and initiatives and integrating sustain- into development projects. The year before they have to meet permit with design and implementation picnic tables done by two separate able practices into citizen’s everyday accompanying Tennessee Runoff requirements,” Chlarson said. of construction stormwater, there’s Eagle Scouts with Boy Scout Troop life Reduction Assessment tool helps “We’re really lucky as a com- definitely a higher level of awareness 444. In Philadelphia, the city’s designers calculate whether a project munity that there are a number of and people understand how to use Urbanization— the clearing of “Green City Clean Waters” plan meets the requirements. The manual developments in Farragut that have the tools and how to meet minimum trees and grass to be replaced with is building layers of community can be viewed at http://tnpermanent- already voluntarily developed a lot of requirements, applying them in such hard or impervious surfaces such as engagement and partnerships over stormwater.org/manual these technologies,” said Scott. “Far- a way that they can save their clients concrete, brick, asphalt, and roof- technical and governance systems, Reviewed by the TNSA, every ragut’s development community has money.” tops doesn’t allow rain water to seep according to Greta Byrum, senior city in the state has the option to use made significant progress. We’ve The town’s formal ribbon cut- into the ground as fast as it used to. field analyst, Open Technology the manual or another that meets the seen traction in the use of permeable ting for the site was Nov. 13, 2014. Stormwater management controls Institute. In her article “How Com- the quantity of rainwater runoff, munity Networks Could Show Us and the subsequent flooding, while the Infrastructure of the Future,” maintaining the quality of water Bynum notes that now and for the Texas report confirms community-based in rivers, lakes and streams which next 20 years, Philadelphia schools receive the runoff. and libraries will teach kids about supervision best for incarcerated youth “From a stormwater manager water with hands-on active learning perspective, I looked for an oppor- projects like rain gardens, while the YOUTH from Page 1 tunity to integrate demonstration city enforces requirements for the chair. elements into it to educate the com- replacement of non-porous surfaces, “The extraordinary data com- munity,” said Farragut’s Stormwater offers funding and support for neigh- piled for this study demonstrates Coordinator Jason Scott, who was borhood initiatives, and streamlines convincingly how much better inspired to develop the site after bureaucratic procedures to facilitate youth, who prior to the reforms attending a community celebration their approval and success. would have been incarcerated, fare at Halls Outdoor Classroom in By Sept. 28, 2014, Farragut held [better] instead under community north Knoxville. “There were dif- its first environmental shindig, the supervision,” said Norris. “It also ferent learning opportunities there, Green Earth Blue Skies Festival, in finds that, for those youth placed activities and pie eating contests. conjunction with “A National Pub- under community supervision, there I thought “what a remarkable way lic Lands Day” event at Founders is still considerable room for im- to rally people around something Park at Campbell Station. Multiple provement.” positive,” he said. Working with vendors, including the city of Knox- Tennessee’s Department of Alyssa Watson and Amy Scheuer ville’s Tree Board, the Tennessee Children’s Services Juvenile Jus- in 2010, Scott conducted a survey Clean Water Network and the Iza- tice Division was one of only five at Farragut High School identifying ak Walton League helped provide states selected in 2014 to partner amenities that would be useful to demonstrations and information to with CSG’s Justice Center and the educators in the space. “With this the public. TDEC Division of Wa- National Reentry Resource Center information and support from our ter Resources hosted “Kids in the (NRRC) to test recommendations set forth in two studies on what state and leadership, we applied for a 319(h) Creek” at Founders Park to show Texas lawmakers responded with sweeping reforms between 2007 and local governments can do to improve Non-Point source pollution grant how to identify biological indica- 2013, when a number of abuses suffered by youth in state correctional outcomes for youth who come into with the Tennessee Department of tors of water quality. Denis Rochat facilities were uncovered. Agriculture,” said Scott. of Rainwater Resources, talked contact with the juvenile justice sys- Sites such as Farragut’s are be- about rainwater harvesting, and the tem. The other participating states The report discovered in an Furthermore, Thompson notes- ing built across the state as part of Izaak Walton League lead a guided are Utah, Pennsylvania, Nebraska examination of eight large Texas that segregating offenders who the Tennessee Stormwater Associa- trail walk through the park. Lauren and Kansas. counties, 298 of the 300 programs commit misdemeanors from those tion’s (TNSA) Green Development George Smith taught one of her sci- The Texas report is expected to mix youth of different risk levels. who commit felonies can make a big Grant Program. The program pro- ence classes about water resources in have significant implications on the Between 34 percent and 90 percent difference. vides funding through a competitive the Permeable Paver Parking Lot of operations of state juvenile justice of youth considered to have a low “When you mix kids of different process for projects such as rain gar- the Outdoor Classroom. systems across the country. risk of reoffending were placed in risk levels, you increase the likeli- dens, green roofs, pervious concrete Future community projects at “These declines are not some- one or more programs, despite only hood that those medium and high- applications, trees and tree boxes, in the outdoor classroom include a thing unique to Texas,” said Michael a small fraction of these youth having risk kids are going to be a negative addition to outreach and education partnership with Pellissippi State Thompson, CSG Justice Center di- a high need for such programs. influence on low-risk kids,” he said. efforts designed to promote green Community College to use several rector. “In fact, when we look across “Neither poor matching of “Texas still has a long way to go,” development in Tennessee commu- classes to design and install a rain the country you’ll see huge declines high risk youth with inappropriate said Thompson. “partially because nities. garden, and work with Smith’s sci- in the number of kids in state-run programs, nor over-programming the changes haven’t been fully im- “We handed out grants with ence classes and horticulture club to facilities, which is one of the reasons youth with minimal needs does plemented.” money from TVA , TDEC and TDOT install a warm season grasses demon- we think this report has such national much to reduce the likelihood of a “The findings in this study and for public outreach and education stration as well as food crops.“When significance. Forty-seven to 50 states young person reoffending, and could the extensive dialogue we’ve had about stormwater,” said John Chlar- we get to the point that we need to have declines approaching 80 per- actually have the unintended conse- with the CSG Justice Center will son, MTAS public works consultant implement these technologies into cent in some cases.” quence of increasing the likelihood provide support and guidance as we and ad-hoc secretary for TNSA. “It’s regulatory requirements, these ex- “We’ve seen remarkable re- of rearrest,” said Dr. Mark Lipsey, a look to further improve operations been a very useful tool for educating amples are on the ground to look at,” ductions in the number of youth national expert who directs the Pea- and outcomes for juvenile justice young people.” Scott said. confined to state-secure facilities,” body Research Institute at Vanderbilt youth served in the community,” said And as it wasn’t too long ago In Tennessee, TDEC has issued Norris said. “But it’s important for University and advised the team on Randy Turner, Director of Juvenile that stormwater management wasn’t a best practices guidance manual us to understand why the decrease the study’s methodology, along with Services in Tarrant County. even a blip on most cities’ radar developed by the University of occurred and what is happening to Dr. Edward P. Mulvey, professor of To view a complete version of screens—it was the early 90’s when Tennessee’s Stormwater Assistance those kids who have gone into com- Psychiatry at the University of Pitts- the report, visit http://csgjusticecen- the first permits for larger cities were Research and Training Center that munity-based supervision.” burgh School of Medicine. ter.org/.

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911 charge takes effect that better understands how people Slatery notes that beer retailers are Tennesseans getting their first bills using their services define quality of allowed to display information about of 2015 will soon see new charges life. The council highlighted DIDD’s available beer brands and drinks for 911 services. Under a new law strengths as protection from harm, promotions in other ways such as that took effect on Jan. 1, the sur- health support and safe environ- window displays. He adds that ex- charge for all landlines and mobile ments. ceptions for people with temporary phones was set at $1.16 per month. beer permits, stadiums and entertain- That’s a 16-cent increase for mobile Less fire related deaths across state ment complexes also raise questions phone users, and a decrease in the Fewer people died in Tennessee from about whether the state can make a fee for business landlines in all 100 accidental fire-related incidents in consistent argument about promot- emergency communications dis- 2014 than any other year in recorded ing public health and safety. tricts in Tennessee. For residential history, according to the State Fire landlines, the universal $1.16 fee Marshal’s Office. In 2014 state fire Ag Dept. recruting hemp growers marks an increase for subscribers in records show that 72 accidental fire The Tennessee Department of Agri- 45 districts, and a decrease for those deaths occurred in Tennessee, com- culture is looking for a few farmers in the remaining 55 where most peo- pared with 98 similar fire fatalities interested in growing industrial Pictured: Johnsonville State Historic Park was awarded Park of the Year ple paid $1.50 per month. in 2013. The 2014 figure represents hemp. Applications are now open for Jan. 21 during the 2015 TN State Park Manager Meeting at Montgomery a 27 percent year-to-year decrease farmers and producers to work with Bell State Park. Pictured (l-r) Mike Robertson, TSP director of Operations; DUI arrests increase in 2014 compared to 2013 and a 51 percent the department in the production Brock Hill, TDEC deputy commissioner for Conservation; Jerry Wooten, More Tennesseans were arrested for decrease compared to 2003’s 146 of industrial hemp. The Tennessee Johnsonville State Historic Park manager; TDEC Commissioner Bob driving under the influence in 2014 fire fatalities, which is the highest General Assembly last year passed Martineau; and Chris Padgett, TSP West Tennessee Area manager. than 2013, according to a new annual total for fire-related deaths in the a law that legalized strains of low- Parks throughout the state were recognized and honored for their work report from the Tennessee Bureau of previous 14-year sample period. At THC varities of cannabis, as well in 2014. Other recipients include: Excellence in Innovation: Cedars of Investigation. Across the state, law 17.7 deaths per million residents, as the measure to start a licensing Lebanon State Park and Cumberland Mountain State Park; Excellence enforcement agents arrested 29,544 Tennessee is ranked the sixth-worst program. Currently, industrial hemp in Customer Service: Reelfoot Lake State Park and Fall Creek Falls people for DUI -- 639 more arrests state for fire-related deaths in the or Cannabis sativa L. is only allowed State Park; Excellence in Interpretation: Mousetail Landing State Park than in 2013, according to the report, nation, according to the National to be grown in Tennessee as part of and Norris Dam State Park; Excellence in Resource Management: which must be submitted to the Fire Protection Association’s 2006- a research or pilot project. Cannabis Radnor Lake State Park and Standing Stone State Park. Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 report. However, the state has sativa L. is the same plant species and Senate each year by Feb. 1. DUI tracked deaths from 2011-2014, and as marijuana but has significantly arrests also increased locally during results show that the state stands at lower tetrahydroncannabinol (THC) Women in public service shine 2014. Chattanooga Police said they 13.7 deaths in that period. When the content and is distinguished by ramped up their focus on bar owners NFPA releases its next report in 2016, its use and chemical makeup. The at 1st MTAS/CTAS symposium during 2014 to encourage them to the state is predicted to show marked application and memorandum are stop serving intoxicated customers improvement. “Raising awareness available at www.tn.gov/agriculture/ and to help heavy drinkers get home of fire prevention and successfully regulatory/industrialhemp.shtml. safely. And the Tennessee Highway working with homeowners and fire Patrol used analytic software to departments has been crucial to sav- THDA creates award honoring accurately predict when and where ing lives,” said Gary West, deputy longtime staff member drunk drivers were most likely to commissioner for Fire Prevention. The Tennessee Housing Develop- crash while on the roads. While the ment Agency has created an award number of statewide DUI arrests was TN receives “F” for smoking in honor of one of its longtime em- higher in 2014 than 2013, both years control ployees, who is retiring following still ended with fewer arrests than The American Lung Association’s 40 years of state service, 34 with the 2012, when 32,999 people were tak- annual “State of Tobacco Control” THDA. The Vicki George Award en in for driving while intoxicated. report gave Tennessee a failing will be given annually to an educator grade. Not implementing proven or counseling agency that excels in TN 6th highest in food stamp policies to reduce tobacco use earned providing professional homeowner- usage the state an F in three of the four ship education and counseling result- More than 1 million people use food categories: tobacco prevention and ing in a significant improvement in stamps in the state according to the control program funding, tobacco housing opportunities for Tennessee More than 65 participants attended the first annual Women in Public USDA. A new report shows Tennes- taxes, smoke-free air and access to families. Service Symposium in Murfreesboro. The Municipal Technical Advisory see has the sixth-highest number of cessation services. The tax rate of Service (MTAS), presented the six-hour class that allowed women in people on food stamps in the country, 62 cents a pack, one of the lowest in TN health officials not overly public service to develop their professional expertise, enlarge their or “SNAP” benefits. The USDA says the nation, and meeting less than 10 concerned about measle outbreak network of professional friends, and expand on their life goals.The a little more than 1.28 million Ten- percent of the CDC’s recommended The U.S. Centers for Disease Control class was a collaborative effort between MTAS and the County Tech- nesseans receive the stamps. Food funding for tobacco control programs and Prevention is already reporting nical Assistance Service (CTAS). The participants got to listen and stamps cost the state around 160 mil- are listed as significant reasons for more outbreaks of measles than learn from several prominent women speakers, from various walks of lion dollars a year. Individuals and the failing grade. However, the state typically seen in an entire year. life, who have dedicated their lives to public service. Pictured media families must go through a series of did slightly better in the smoke-free Tennessee has had only 14 cases of spokesperson and national training and presentation coach Mimi Bliss steps and meet certain qualifications air category with a grade of C. No the highly contagious virus since (left) works with Mary Holder, Trousdale County Register of Deeds, who to receive food stamps. A family of state earned an A in this year’s report, 1995 -- five of which were last year, shares her personal public service story. four must make less than $31,000 a which recommends Tennesssee’s tax according to a report in the Times year, while a single adult must make be raised $1 on all tobacco products, Free Press. In 2000, the federal gov- less than $15,000. that the Non-Smokers Rights Law be ernment announced that measles had strengthened and that funding be in- been eliminated in the United States. 50K Tree Day: Statewide tree AT&T to hire 145 statewide creased to better meet the guidelines. But last year, there were 23 outbreaks After creating more than 300 new resulting in 644 cases, the highest giveaway & planting event jobs in Tennessee in 2014, AT&T is AG deems beer sign ban uncon- U.S. number in nearly a quarter of planning to hire 145 new employees stitutional a century. Tennessee health officials Homeowners, businesses, and in the state in 2015. The jobs, which A little-known Tennessee law ban- say they are not too concerned about groups can now sign up to receive will be for a newly created call center ning bars and stores from including the spread of measles here, citing a free trees for their property or as well as retail and technical posi- beer brands or sales on outside signs high immunization rate of the com- community. The catch? The trees tions, will include 40 in Memphis. could be unconstitutional. State At- bination vaccine known as MMR, must be planted in one hour, at 10 The company continues to invest torney General Herbert Slatery said which prevents against measles, am Central/11 am Eastern, Saturday in its network, and several of the in a legal opinion that it’s unlikely the mumps and rubella. In Tennessee February 21. jobs are because of AT&T’s Project law would survive a legal challenge more than 93.8 percent of children A team of non-profit organiza- Velocity IP project, which will ex- on free speech grounds because it in private schools and 94.9 percent tions, state agencies and community pand the company’s IP broadband bans “truthful and non-misleading in public schools are fully vaccinated groups seeks to plant 50,000 trees in make real and lasting difference for networks. commercial messages about lawful by kindergarten. The state does not one hour across Tennessee on "50K communities across Tennessee.” products.” track home-schooled students. Tree Day," the first tree-planting Event organizers are looking DIDD receives network accredi- undertaking of its size in Tennes- for individuals and groups to get tation see, according to event organizers. involved. Sign up opportunities in- The Department of Intellectual State unemployment rate for Organizers are currently recruiting clude: and Developmental Disabilities re- interested groups and individuals to • Volunteering at a site in your county ceived official Person-Centered Ex- get involved. • Picking up four, eight or 12 free cellence network accreditation from Dec. decreased to 6.6 percent “We’re putting the ‘tree’ in trees to plant at your home or business the Council on Quality and Leader- Tennessee Labor & Workforce and financial activities. country,” says John McFadden, • As a group hosting a planting event ship (CQL). The Person-Centered Development Commissioner Burns CEO of Tennessee Environmental and assembling your own team of Excellence accreditation process Phillips announced the Tennessee Economic Summary Council. “Our goal is to have fun volunteers in the community assesses the quality of services and preliminary unemployment rate • Over the past year, Tennessee’s while making a positive difference • Helping to identify a tree-planting supports delivered by the depart- for December was 6.6 percent— unemployment rate decreased from for our communities. Once these location in your community ment and its contracted providers. two-tenths of one percentage point 7.7 percent to 6.6 percent while the trees are in the ground, they will ben- For more information, and to The CQL deemed DIDD as an entity lower than the November revised national rate declined from 6.7 per- efit our communities with cleaner air sign up in one of these ways, visit rate of 6.8 percent. This is the fourth cent to 5.6 percent. and water for decades to come.” www.tectn.org/50ktreeday consecutive decrease of the state’s • Total nonfarm employment in- “TDEC is pleased to join so 50K Tree Day is being coor- TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE unemployment rate. The U.S. pre- creased 12,500 jobs from November many organizations and individuals dinated by the Tennessee Environ- STAFF liminary rate for December was 5.6 to December. The largest increases taking action to plant trees across mental Council, Cumberland River Margaret Mahery, Executive Director percent, also falling two-tenths of occurred in trade/transportation/ Tennessee that will create a host of Compact, Tennessee Stormwater Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director environmental benefits, from pre- Association, Tennessee Department Mark Barrett, Legislative Research Analyst one percentage point from the prior utilities, manufacturing, and mining/ Carole Graves, Communications Director & month. The national rate for Decem- logging/construction. venting soil erosion and water pol- of Agriculture, Division of Forestry, Editor, Tennessee Town & City ber was 5.6 percent. • Over the year, nonfarm employ- lution while contributing to cleaner TDEC, and the following partners: John Holloway, Government Relations The largest job gains were in ment increased 66,200 jobs. The air for us all to breathe,” said Shari Harpeth River Watershed Associ- Debbie Kluth, Director of Marketing / ation, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, Member Services the trade/transportation/utilities, largest increases occurred in pro- Meghreblian, deputy commissioner Kevin Krushenski, Legislative Research Analyst manufacturing, and mining/logging/ fessional/business services, trade/ for Environment with the Tennes- Tennessee State Parks, Tennessee Mona Lawrence, Administrative Assistant construction sectors. The one sector transportation/utilities, and mining/ see Department of Environment Wildlife Resources Agency and Denise Paige, Government Relations and Conservation, one of the event the US Dept. of Agriculture-Forest Victoria South, Communications Coordinator to post losses were in information logging/construction. Sylvia Trice, Director of Conference Planning partners. “These efforts will also Service. TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY (ISSN. No. 0040-3415) Publication No. 539420 — Official publication of the Tennessee Municipal League. Publisher: Margaret Mahery (mmahery@ TML1.org); Editor: Carole Graves ([email protected]; Phone: 615-255-6416. Advertising: Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising deemed unacceptable. Fax classified ads to TT&C: Attention Mona Lawrence at 615-255- 4752, or e-mail [email protected]. Fax advertising copy to TT&C: Attention Debbie Kluth at 615-255-4752, or e-mail to dkluth@ TML1.org. Opinions expressed by non League officials or staff do not necessarily reflect policies of TML. Tennessee Town & City is published, semi-monthly, 23 times per year at 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 710, Nashville, TN 37219-1894. Periodicals postage paid at Nashville, TN. Subscription rates: $6 per year to members, $15 to nonmembers, $1 a copy. Postmaster: Send changes of address to Tennessee Town & City, 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 710, Nashville, TN 37219-1894. 5-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/FEBRUARY 9, 2015 www.TML1.org Franklin’s Susan Coleman first to complete 3 levels David McGriff Crossville attor- Andy Dossett has been named of MTAS certificate program ney Ivy Gardner has been chosen to the newly-cre- The UT Municipal Technical has been selected as the new Chief ated position of Advisory Service (MTAS) would as the new city of Police for Jef- chief of staff like to officially congratulate Susan judge. Gardner ferson City. Andy to the agency Coleman of the city of Franklin, for began her own is currently a po- that oversees being the first municipal employee law practice in lice officer with the Tennessee to successfully complete all three December 2013 18 years in law Highway Patrol. and while at the Gardner Jones levels of the new Administrative McGriff served McGriff Duncan School of Law, founded the enforcement including more than Professional Online Training Cer- as an interim deputy commissioner Women of Law Society. She was eight years as a chief of police in tificate Program. A technical sup- in the department in 2011, and as a also elected to represent her class in Hancock County. port specialist in the Department of consultant on the agency's driver ser- the student bar association. Planning & Sustainability, Coleman vices centers from 2013 to 2014. As Joe Eldridge Moates, 85, former has been with the city for nine years. mayor of Etowah from 1996 to 2004, chief of staff, McGriff will serve as The Kingston She is a past graduate of the MTAS has passed away in Knoxville. In Commissioner Gibbons’ top adviser Springs City Municipal Administration Pro- 1947, Moates joined the U.S. Air and oversee day-to-day operations Commission has gram’s (MAP) Public Administrator Force, where he trained as a surgical for the department. A former marine, chosen Michael Certificate as well. technician and medical corpsman, McGriff began his career as a police McClanahan as When asked what she liked serving five years. While living officer in Columbia in 1969 before the town’s new about MTAS and the Online Train- in Chattanooga, he served with ing Certificate Program, Coleman joining the Memphis Police Depart- city manager. Mc- McClanahan ment in 1974. He later worked for the Real Estate Management, Inc., and said, “MTAS is a great resource Coleman Clanahan will replace retiring city Herman Walldorf and Co. He was Drug Enforcement Administration manager Laurie Cooper, who has for me by providing informative and as an investigator for the Shelby a member of the Board of Realtors, and technical advice on a variety of additional knowledge, job skills and been the city manager since March Jaycees, Assistant Scoutmaster Boy County District Attorney’s Office. 1995. Her last day in office will be subject matters. I am so glad MTAS insight, everyone reaps the benefit: Scouts of America, Big Brothers, now offers the online classes and our employees, our cities and our Feb. 27. McClanahan most recently and Chattanooga Scottish Rites. Greeneville Fire Chief served as the city manager for the certificate programs, since this a citizens.” Mark Foulks has town of Clifton in Wayne County. convenient way to stay up to date MTAS Online Training Special- earned the designation He served in that position from July Elbert Jones, 87, a 30-year Hen- and provides continued training.” ist, Cyndy Edmonds, adds “MTAS of Chief Fire Officer 2012 to November 2014. dersonville employee who helped Prior to Coleman becoming the offers more than 100 online classes, (CFO) through the lay the groundwork for the city’s first city employee in the state of Ten- from finance to customer service to national Center for development, has passed away at nessee to complete all three levels of workplace environment ... An online Public Safety Excel- Foulks Arlington Town his home following a lengthy illness. the program, she had to successfully course allows employees of city gov- lence. The CFO program recognizes Superintendent Hired in 1971, Jones served as the complete 30 online courses, a total ernments to participate by enabling fire officers who have demonstrated Ed Haley will re- city’s planning director. He was the of 28 hours of instruction. Exam- a flexible schedule and affordability. excellence and outstanding achieve- tire March 1. Ha- city’s second full-time employee at ples of completed courses include Participants can work at their own ment throughout their career. ley, 76, has served the time, and served in several roles Managing Challenges in Customer pace, and in their own respective as the town’s man- over his 30-year career. He retired in Service and Professional Skills for time frames. These courses address Bob Turner, former mayor of ager since July 2001 as mayoral assistant and eco- Customer Service Agents. all skill levels from introductory to Coleman says she now plans to Somerville, in Fayette County, has 2001. Haley nomic and community development advanced levels.” accepted the role of city adminis- director. continue her training by enrolling The three online certificate pro- trator. in the Managerial Essentials Online grams include: Administrative Pro- Certificate Program for the new fis- fessional Online Certificate, Human cal year. Resources Essentials Online Certif- City attorneys to discuss media relations, MTAS Training Manager, Dr. icate and the Managerial Essentials Macel Ely, said “Our heartfelt con- Online Certificate. Customers can Ferguson, bullying at winter conference gratulations go out to both Susan sign up for the certificate programs or and the city of Franklin for seeing Chief Anderson has won national can take any course, from any level, The Tennessee Municipal At- the value in utilizing online training acclaim for his and the Metro Police at any time. Please read more about torneys Association Winter Seminar for professional development. We Department’s handling of protests in MTAS online certificate programs will take place at the Brentwood believe these online courses are Nashville. at (http://online.mtas.tennessee.edu. Library on Feb. 27. beneficial for municipal employees Tom Humphrey, long time cap- To register and start right away, visit Topics that will yield up to and their respective cities. By equip- itol hill reporter for the Knoxville Solution Point at (http://www.solu- 6.5 hours CLE credit will include ping our municipal employees with tionpoint.tennessee.edu/MTAS). bullying in the workplace, avoid- News Sentinel with many years’ ing Ferguson-type police-citizen experience in dealing with state and confrontations, walking the ethical local officials, will share with city Insure Tennessee defeated in straight and narrow, beer ordinance attorneys his insights on how to amendments, case law update, and interact with the media. Joe Jarret, specially-called Senate committee media relations for city attorneys. former Knox County Law director, Details about registering for the will speak on ethical issues and keep- INSURE TN from Page 1 and responsibility, as stewards of the seminar and at the conference hotel ing local officials on the straight and to focus on trying to do that," Haslam state’s finances, that we would get can be found at TMAA’s website, narrow. Anderson reflected , "I don't know what the next into something we couldn’t afford.” www.tmaa.us . Lance Baker, Keith Reisman, give a case law and attorney general step looks like." “I’m a physician,” Briggs con- Lawrence Lee, an expert on the and Adam Tucker from Clarksville, opinion update. According to media reports, tinued. “ I’m a medical doctor. The emerging law of bullying, will talk Chattanooga, and Murfreesboro re- Any questions about the semi- although Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, very last lady who testified is also about bullying in the workplace. spectively, will tell of the travails of nar should be addressed to Dennis originally hinted he would support down in the trenches. I think it’s like Steve Anderson, Metro Nashville amending beer ordinances and keep- Huffer, TMAA executive director at the plan, he also pointed to a mis- talking to the infantrymen at war Police Chief, will speak about ing them up to date. Finally, Crista 615-512-5445 or [email protected] trust with the federal government as versus the generals in Congress… strategies and policies that could Cuccaro, deputy Knoxville city at- or Nelle Greulich, TMAA business to why passage of Insure Tennessee For people down there fighting the prevent situations similar to those in torney and the recipient of TMAA’s manager at 615-834-4616 or ngt- was "impossible.” war, it’s more personal, it’s much Ferguson, Missouri, and New York. Michele Elliott scholarship, will [email protected] . House Speaker Beth Harwell ex- more emotional, than people who are pressed she was "torn" on whether to looking at it from 10,0000 feet.” support the plan, pointing to possible Sen. Doug Overbey, sponsor problems with kicking people off the of the proposal, said “Sometimes program if the state needed to end it. there are philosophical differences, “Gov. Haslam's hard work and sometimes people have a different passion on Insure Tennessee has understanding of the facts. I do think been made clear this week,” Ramsey the testimony that occurred was very said in a press statement. “While clear that the current system is bro- many questions have been answered ken and the solution put forward by during this special session, several Gov. Haslam was the right solutions questions remain unanswered. Ulti- at the right time in the right place, mately, the absence of a clear, written and why it didn’t pass I can’t tell agreement between the federal gov- you. I wish it had. I won’t speculate ernment and the state of Tennessee on getting a different outcome, but made passage impossible. Tennessee I do believe the governor and his has always been a well-run, fiscal- administration did what the legisla- ly-responsible state. We could not tion asked him to do last year, which in good conscience put our stamp of was to work on a program under the approval on a mere verbal agreement Affordable Care Act that was not with the Obama administration." Medicaid expansion, but something Sen. Kerry Roberts said “This different, and bring it back to the was a very agonizing decision for General Assembly.” everyone on that committee.” House Minority Leader Craig Sen. Richard Briggs, a yes vote Fitzhugh said, “When 280,000 Ten- in the Senate committee, said, “I nesseans are just hours away from think the final vote dealt with differ- getting insurance, Republicans get ent things. I think different people cold feet and walk away. This is an voted ‘no’ for different reasons… insult to Gov. Haslam, a betrayal Some were purely ideological where of our constituents and proves that they don’t like the idea of another Republicans are totally incapable big government program. I think of governing. In my 21 years of some of the no votes (came from service, I cannot recall being more those) who feel a sincere concern disappointed than I am today. Comptroller study finds TN gas tax insufficient GAS TAX from Page 1 Comptroller’s Office that is charged was 4th highest among 50 states in with providing accurate and objec- the percentage of roads in good con- tive policy research and analysis for dition and 13th lowest in percent of the Tennessee General Assembly and deficient bridges. the public. To view the report, go to: OREA is an agency within the www.comptroller.tn.gov/OREA

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Advertising: $9.25 per column inch. No plain management and development in 1189, 801 Anderson Street, Room 204, charge to TML members. Send advertising the city flood prone areas. Applicant Bristol, Tennessee 37621-1189. EOE/ to: TT&C Classified Ads, Mona Lawrence, must be graduate of a standard high AA. Women/minorities encouraged to 226 Capitol Blvd. Suite 710, Nashville TN school or GED equivalent, hold active apply. The position will remain open 37219; e-mail: [email protected]; or State of Tennessee certifications in until filled. fax: 615-255 4752. building, plumbing and mechanical. For a complete job description notify: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AIRPORT DIRECTOR Lisa Chambers – [email protected]. TENNESSEE STORMWATER AS- SHELBYVILLE. The city is accepting tn.us or mail to resume to: City of Union SOC.The Tennessee Stormwater Asso- applications for Director of Shelbyville City, PO Box 9, Union City, TN 38281 ciation is seeking an experienced and The National League of Cities Municipal Airport. This is a highly energetic leader to serve as executive (NLC) will host its annual Congres- responsible, department director lev- CITY ADMINISTRATOR director. Under minimal supervision, sional City Conference March 7-11 el, administrative position. This is a SPARTA. Qualified applicants are be- this person will be the primary public in Washington, D.C. More than 1,000 newly created city employee position. ing sought by the city of Sparta, with a figure of TNSA and is responsible elected and appointed city leaders Shelbyville is a historic, economically seven-member council and a population for association and program devel- from across the county will convene and racially diverse community located of 5,071, for the position of city admin- opment, fundraising, budgeting and to focus on federal policy issues and in southern Middle Tennessee and is istrator. The city has an annual budget fiscal management, strategic planning, share what is important to their com- the county seat of Bedford County. The of $20,000,000 with approximately 80 maintaining current relationships munity. The conference provides an Airport Director is responsible for the full-time employees. The position over- and developing new partnerships as opportunity to also learn about NLC administration of the City’s General sees the day-to-day operations of the city well as promoting the organization’s priorities for federal action in 2015 Aviation Airport, including all person- and supervises all department heads, in- achievements through public and me- and advocate on behalf of cities for nel matters, budget, Airport operations, cluding police, parks, water, and sewer. dia relations. Must be highly motived, those priorities. Airport marketing, and Airport property The successful candidate must have a self-starter with the ability to take NBC News’ political director maintenance. Desired qualifications bachelor’s degree in public/business initiative, multitask and work well and Meet the Press moderator Chuck include a bachelor’s degree in Aviation, management or related field and three independently. Bachelor degree or Todd will be the opening session Political Science, Business or a related years of government management ex- equivalent experience in environmen- speaker, and the conference will field from an accredited university; five perience or seven years of government tal science, biology, public or business Chuck Todd to seven years relevant experience is experience. A master’s degree and administration, marketing, non-profit feature a variety of workshops and required; or any equivalent combination city management experience desired. management, or engineering or a re- topics important to cities. Attendees discussions amongst members from of education, training and experience Skills in budgeting, utility management, lated field and three or more years of can also choose to receive additional shared community characteristics which provides the requisite knowl- personnel issues, public safety, and experience in coordination or oversight training through the NLC University and constituency groups who share edge, skills and abilities for this job. long-range planning are essential. The of a complex environmental program or Seminars as well as participate in a common interests. Salary range of $49,000 to $59,990, successful candidate must have strong non-profit organization. Must demon- number of engagement and network- More information and online plus excellent benefits.Letters of inter- leadership, financial management, and strate experience with and knowledge ing opportunities where attendees registration is available on NLC’s est and resumes should be submitted interpersonal skills with experience in of water quality and stormwater issues. can join NLC committee meetings, Web site. on or before Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, to planning, land use, residential devel- Understanding of NPDES policy stan- the City of Shelbyville, Attention: City opment, and infrastructure expansion. dards in the state of Tennessee, and grant Manager, 201 N. Spring St. Shelbyville, Salary: high $70s to mid $90s, DOQ. writing experience preferred. Salary: TN 37160.Successful applicants will be Resumes, along with a cover letter and $30,000 per year plus up to $20,000 in required to pass a background check, three professional references must be performance incentives; based on a 32 Farmers can learn about physical, psychological and drug/alco- received by March 2 at: The University hour minimum work week. Incentives hol test prior to final consideration for of Tennessee, Municipal Technical Ad- and/or raises driven by candidate’s marketing products at the position. The City of Shelbyville is visory Service, 120 Conference Center ability to generate funding; evaluated a Drug Free / EOE Workplace. For more Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-4105, annually. TNSA has limited funds and information, please visit our website: Attn: Warren Nevad. Electronic sub- supporting a staff person will require February boot camps www.shelbyvilletn.org missions shall be received at armintha. quick implementation of a strong fund- [email protected] by March 2. raising program. Ability to work from ASSISTANT BUDGET OFFICER The city has a competitive salary and home. $3600 personal benefit stipend. COLLIERVILLE. The purpose of this benefits package; including retirement, 10 days annual/personal leave plus classification is to perform professional health and life insurance, depending on federal holidays. A laptop and paid cell- financial work in the development and qualifications. This position will remain phone. Equal Opportunity Employer. ongoing administration of the town of open until filled. EOE Please submit your resume and cover Collierville’s financial process and in letter to [email protected] by the development and maintenance of CITY MANAGER 5pm Eastern Time Feb. 27. Town finances and supporting systems. COOKEVILLE Requires a Bachelor’s degree with ma- The city of Cookeville is exception RECRUITER jor course work in Finance, Economics, applications for city manager. Current COLLIERVILLE. The Town of Col- Accounting, Public or Business Ad- manager retiring after 20 years. Salary lierville has an immediate opening ministration, or a closely related field; range is $102K - $153,899K DOQ, plus for a recruiter. This position performs supplemented by three years of job excellent benefits. 425 employees and responsible administrative work in related experience in local government $128 million budget. Position answers identifying and developing internal and budget development and analysis, at to five- member city council consisting external candidate pools for current and least one of which must have been in a of mayor, vice-mayor and three coun- future position vacancies utilizing car- supervisory capacity; or any equivalent cilmen elected at large. Cookeville is ious resource tools, sourcing strategies combination of education, training, and conveniently located on I-40 between and techniques. Requires a Bachelor’s experience which provides the requisite Nashville and Knoxville. Successful degree in Human Resources, Commu- Farmers who plan to sell prod- • Be Outstanding in Your Field with knowledge, skills, and abilities for this candidate chosen on the basis of their nications, Marketing, or a related field; ucts at farmers markets will have an a Fabulous Farmers Market Display job. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s executive and administrative qualifi- supplemented by 1 year of previous opportunity to learn about regula- • Are You Covered When Selling License required. Salary is $48,311 cations with special reference to actual experience and/or training involving tions and more at six Farmers Market Fruits and Vegetables? Be Informed to $82,817 (DOQ) annually plus full experience. The ideal candidate will recruiting or human resources; or any Boot Camp Workshops to be held About Product Liability Risk benefits package. Applications may have previous city manager experience equivalent combination of education, across Tennessee in February. This • Retail Meat Sales Guidelines be obtained at the Human Resources and should possess a Bachelor’s degree training, and experience which provides will be the fourth consecutive year • Plant the Right Fruit and Vegetable Department, 500 Poplar View Parkway, from an accredited college or university the requisite knowledge, skills and abil- for these workshops, which will be Seeds to Grow Your Bank Account Collierville, TN, 38017, M-F, 8-5. Ap- with a major in public administra- ities for this job. Valid driver’s license taught by specialists from University • Resources for Specialty Crop plicants must fill out the official Town of tion, business administration, finance, required. Salary is $35,619 annually of Tennessee Extension, the Tennes- Growers Through the Center for Collierville application to be considered political science or a related field (a with excellent benefits package. Appli- see Department of Agriculture and Profitable Agriculture for this position. Pursuant to Tennessee Master’s degree in public or business cations and complete job descriptions USDA Risk Management Agency. • Updates: Milk Sales and USDA open records law, applications and re- administration is preferred), or possess are available at the Human Resources The workshops are open to all farm- Poultry Exemptions sumes are subject to disclosure. This po- a combination of related experience Office, 500 Poplar View Parkway, Col- ers. • Introduction to Whole Farm Reve- sition will remain open until filled. EOE and education. Application/resume is lierville, TN, 38017, M-F. The official Those interested are encour- nue Protection a public record. To view the position application of the Town of Collierville aged to preregister early for the ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER. profile visit ttp://www.mtas.tennessee.h must be filled out and may be accom- workshops online at tiny.utk.edu/ Workshop attendance fulfills a MURFREESBORO. The assistant city edu/web2012.nsf/EmploymentOpps panied by a resume. Applications and fmbootcamp. There is a $20 reg- Tennessee Agricultural Enhance- manager shall provide skilled admin- Send cover letter and resume by March resumes are subject to disclosure. Posi- istration fee, and the fee includes ment Program (TAEP) requirement istrative assistance to the city manager 6, 2015 to Armintha Loveday, UT- tion will remain open until filled. EOE in all phases of city operations. The MTAS, 600 Henley Street, Suite 120, lunch. Preregistration is required at in only the following sectors: Fruits employee will respond to citizens’ Knoxville, TN 37996-4105, phone: WASTEWATER TREATMENT least five days prior to the workshop. and Vegetables and Value-Added Di- complaints and concerns on behalf of 865-974-0411, email: armintha.love- PLANT CHIEF OPERATOR Space is limited. versification sectors. For additional the city manager; assist in the prepara- [email protected] PORTLAND. The city is accepting The workshops will be held in information regarding educational tion and review of the city budget; be applications for the position of Waste- Cookeville (Feb. 16), Alcoa (Feb. programs for TAEP credit, please familiar with city policies; and, possess COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT water Treatment Plant Chief Operator. 17), Greeneville (Feb. 18), Coving- contact Erica Alexander at the Ten- a working knowledge of employment SPECIALIST Starting rate of pay is $18.71 per hour ton (Feb. 24), Clarksville (Feb. 25) nessee Department of Agriculture, and other laws applicable to local BRISTOL. Under the direction of the DOE and qualifications. This position and Franklin (Feb. 26). Check-in be- 615-837-5344. governments. This employee will be Director of Community Development, is full time, with full benefit package gins at 9 am local time, and sessions For more information about the directly responsible to the city manager. this position is to administer the Com- available including vacation, sick days, run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The workshops, click the link listed under The essential functions of the assistant munity Development Block Grant and paid holidays; health, dental, vision, workshops are intended for farmers “Educational Events” at the Center city manager are: manages all defined HOME Investment Partnership Grant life/AD&D, TCRS retirement and who plan to sell at farmers markets for Profitable Agriculture’s website: functions in areas as assigned by the the city receives from the Department supplemental voluntary benefits. Grad- and will cover the following topics: ag.tennessee.edu/cpa or cantact Hal city manager; and confers, coordinates, of Housing and Urban Development. uation from a standard high school or • Understanding the Need for Reg- Pepper at Hal Pepper, Center for plans, and negotiates on behalf of the Employees in this job classification are equivalent GED with additional formal ulations on Processed Fruits and Profitable Agriculture, 931-486- city manager and department heads responsible for process and compliance training (post-secondary is preferred) Vegetables 2777, [email protected] on various operational and adminis- issues related to funding agency reg- in chemistry, biology, sanitary and/or trative matters. Represents the city at ulations and standards, and oversees environmental engineering or related various regional, state, and executive adherence to administrative, fiscal and fields as applicable to the wastewater committee meetings of governmental accounting policies and procedures treatment industry. At least 3 years’ entities. (Full job description on line). related to grant funds. This position experience in the operation of a wa- Requirements are a Bachelor’s degree maintains detailed files for projects in ter treatment facility. Strongly prefer from an accredited college or university connection with program funds, pro- minimum of one year experience in is required; undergraduate degree with vides staff assistance to the Community supervision at the wastewater treatment a major emphasis in Public Adminis- Development Advisory Committee, plant level. Must possess a valid, Ten- tration or Business Administration is conducts pre-bidding and bidding of nessee driver’s license. Must possess preferred. Master’s degree in relevant rehabilitation/reconstruction projects, a valid, State of Tennessee Class III field is preferred and minimum of five communicates with project applicants, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators years of work experience in govern- coordinates with First Tennessee license. Must achieve State of Tennes- ment; municipal government preferred. Development District regarding the see Class IV Wastewater Treatment The salary rage is $87,478 - $98,084 administration of HOME funds, over- Plant Operator license within 18 months DOQ. Those interested need to go to sees and maintains financial records of of placement in position. An application www.murfreesborotn.gov for full job the program, and researches to secure and job description may be obtained description and to apply on-line. The additional grant funds. This candidate from the receptionist at Portland City City of Murfreesboro is a Drug Free/ must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Ur- Hall, Monday through Friday, 8 am to EOE workplace. ban Planning, Development or related 4:30 pm. A complete job description is field; supplemented by two years- re posted on the city’s website, can www. BUILDING INSPECTOR sponsible funds accounting experience cityofportlandtn.gov and by clicking UNION CITY. This is inspection work in grants or funding within a similar the link: Portland Employment Op- in building control and construction. government institution; or an equivalent portunity. This position is open until The building inspector is responsible combination of education, training and filled. Applications must be returned to: for the enforcement of the building code experience. Salary Range: $37,400 Human Resources, Attn: John Grubbs, adopted by the city. Responsibilities annually. To download an application Portland City Hall, 100 South Russell include monitoring storm water control and review summary of benefits go Street, Portland, Tenn., 37148. Pre-em- methods on construction sites and in to: www.bristoltn.org. Apply to Hu- ployment drug screen and physical may new sub-division developments, flood man Resources Department, P. O. Box be required.The city of Portland is EOE. www.TML1.org 7-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/FEBRUARY 9, 2015 Tennessee Municipal League 2014-2015 Officers and Directors PRESIDENT Tom Rowland Mayor, Cleveland VICE PRESIDENTS On issues ranging from the mini- which is part of the American Leg- ments and water and sewer agencies, TENNESSEE Curtis Hayes mum wage to fracking to drones, islative Exchange Council (ALEC), or will federal dollars be available? FESTIVALS Mayor, Livingston a number of cities acted on their a free-market think tank that drafts Similarly, if hazardous waste dispos- John Holden own in 2014, and the trend is model legislation. “If a state looks al problems emerge, who pays for Feb. 13-15: Monteagle Mayor, Dyersburg expected to continue. Meanwhile, at it as detrimental to its economic dealing with that? While the apparent Fog Festival Ann Davis some states are pushing back by health – that it’s hurting business and success of state and local efforts to Treats for Valentines weekend, Mayor, Athens barring local governments from job development – more preemption eradicate Ebola in the U.S. provides DIRECTORS three days of activities, discounts Andy Berke adopting such measures. As cities will take root.” hope for limiting or even preventing and open houses. Fog Fest signs Mayor, Chattanooga increasingly institute liberal laws, future outbreaks, the task of paying located outside of each participat- Randy Brundige some state legislatures have been In Texas, Dallas County, the first for those millions of dollars of un- ing business and a complete list of Mayor, Martin fighting back. They’ve passed their U.S. locality to deal with the sudden budgeted costs looms. activities available at each location. Roger Campbell own laws barring local governments challenge of an Ebola outbreak, the Many activities free or at a discount. Asst. City Manager, Maryville (District 2) from enacting certain measures. impact cost the county a quarter of When it comes to asthma, the en- Performances at Jim Oliver’s Smoke Wallace Cartwright These preemption laws limit or a million dollars to gut and decon- vironment right outside your door House features music by David Pah- Mayor, Shelbyville prohibit local action on everything taminate the one small apartment of doesn’t matter nearly as much anish on the 13th and Travis Bowlin Vance Coleman, from fracking to broadband network the nation’s first Ebola victim, part as what life is like in your home. on the 14th, at no cover charge. Mayor, Medina (District 7) expansion to capping soda sizes. of the approximately $1 million the Urbanful reports Dr. Corrine Keet, a Betsy Crossley Special displays, art exhibits arts Mayor, Brentwood Michael Pagano, dean of the Col- county expended in the first weeks of pediatric allergist at the Johns Hop- & crafts, vendors, spa treatments at Karl Dean lege of Urban Planning and Public the crisis. According to Governing, kins Children’s Center, studied the Soothing Souls Day Spa, discounts Mayor, Metro Nashville Affairs at the University of Illinois at Rating agencies have struggled to medical records of 23,000 children at Mountain Outfitters and Tullu- Richard Driver Chicago, said that states are turning assess the potential credit rating in 5,800 census tracts across the lah’s Wine Lounge and many more. Mayor, Lafayette (District 5) to preemption because legislators impacts on state and local gov- country discovering bad housing— Restaurants offering special dinners, John Hickman don’t trust the decisions made by lo- ernments and agencies if the virus bugs and mold, can increase the wine tastings and food discounts. City Manager, Waynesboro (District 6) cal governments or appreciate their does reappear in this country, risk of asthma. Second-hand smoke For more information, contact the Jill Holland autonomy. “I think you’ll see more raising issues with regard to who is a problem as is stress, which can Monteagle Mountain Chamber of Mayor, McKenzie preemption in 2015 on different will pay for what. For instance, lower the immune system. Poor Commerce at 931-924-5353, or Hoyte Jones issues. It depends on who controls will Ebola-related costs be borne by people tend to have more of both. e-mail mmtnchamber@blomand. Alderman, Sparta (District 4) the legislature and what the issue each individual hospital -- public or By labeling asthma as mostly an in- Chris McCartt net for a schedule of events. Watch Asst. City Manager is,” said Jon Russell, director of the private -- by the local government, ner-city problem, doctors may miss for updates on www.monteagle- Kingsport (District 1) American City County Exchange, volunteer fire and rescue depart- a diagnosis in a suburb or rural area. chamber.com webpage and on our Bo Perkinson facebook page: Monteagle-Moun- Vice Mayor, Athens (District 3) tain-Chamber-of-Commerce. Madeline Rogero Mayor, Knoxville UT MTAS February MAP Class Mar. 5-8: Nashville Paula Sedgwick Nashville Lawn and Garden Show Alderman, Bartlett (District 8) The show partners with the Tennes- Charles “Bones” Seivers Purchasing Updates see Farm Winegrowers Alliance for President-CEO, TN Municipal Bond Fund No city, large or small, can Instructor: Ralph Cross a one-day-only Wine Festival Mar. 7, Mary Ann Tremblay operate without purchasing as it Vice Mayor, Three Way at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. is one of its daily business func- Time: 8:30-12:30 CST/EST Locally produced wine from more Ron Washington tions. This course will provide an Councilmember, Murfreesboro than a dozen of the state’s most cele- A.C. Wharton overview of purchasing and will Schedule of Sessions: brated wineries. Wine Festival wrist Mayor, Memphis focus on understanding the state Feb. 10 — Johnson City-EST bands available at the Lawn & Gar- PAST PRESIDENTS purchasing law and other legal Feb. 11 — Knoxville-EST Credit: CMFO 4CEU/4CPE den Show for complimentary wine Dale Kelley (2014) Mayor, Huntingdon provisions, including the city’s Feb. 12 — Collegedale-EST CMFO (Financial) glass and wine tastings and the op- Ken Wilber (2013) Mayor, Portland charter, which collectively gov- Feb. 17 — Bartlett-CST Cost: Tennessee Municipal Em- portunity to purchase wine produced Kay Senter (2012), Morristown Council erns each city’s purchasing policy. Feb. 18— Jackson-CST ployees—$50/person/class. $65 in the Volunteer State. Wine Festival Sam Tharpe, (2011) Mayor, Paris The instructor will also re- Feb. 19— Franklin-CST for non-municipal attendees. wrist bands are $12 each; admission Tommy Green (2007) Mayor, Alamo view with the participants, the Bob Kirk (2004) Alderman, Dyersburg to the show is $10 for adults or $9 for basic elements of a purchasing Locations: To register for a course, go seniors ages 65 and older. For more AFFILIATE DIRECTORS policy, and current efforts in co- Dot LaMarche, Vice Mayor, Farragut (NLC) Bartlett; Bartlett Station Munici- to www.mtas.tennessee.edu. Or details about the Wine Festival and Janice Casteel, Cleveland (TCMA) operative purchasing. pal Center, 5868 Stage Road fax to 865-974-0423. Credit card the Nashville Lawn & Garden Show, TML AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS Collegedale; Collegedale City payments must register online with call 615-876-7680 or visit www. (Ex-Officio Directors) Upon completion of this course Hall, 4910 Swinyar Dr. the Solution Point System: http:// nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com. Tennessee Assn. of Air Carrier Airports participants will be able to: Franklin, Franklin Police Dept., www.solutionpoint.tennessee. Larry Cox, Memphis Tennessee 900 Columbia Ave. edu/MTAS or by invoice. MTAS Tennessee Building Officials Assn. • Identify legal parameters gov- will need to receive payment in Steve Mills, Hendersonville Jackson; Jackson Energy Author- erning municipal purchasing ity Training Center, 320 Hwy. 45 order to confirm attendance. Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police • Understand the process for Glenn Chrisman, Murfreesboro By-Pass For registration assistance, TN Assn. Municipal Clerks & Recorders developing a purchasing policy Johnson City;Memorial Park call 865-974-0413. Or for more in- Lynn Carmack, Collierville • Construct basic components Community Center, 510 Bert St. formation, contact Kurt Frederick, Feb. 24: UT Institute for Public Government Finance Officers of a purchasing policy Knoxville; UT Conference Cen- training consultant, at 615-253- Service Panel Discussion on Local Russell Truell, Franklin • Complete basic steps in the ter, 600 Henley St. 6385. Governments’ Health Care Costs. Tennessee Fire Chiefs Assn. purchasing process Held at the Doubletree by Hilton in Chief Roger Robinson, Alcoa Murfreesboro from 10 am to 2 pm. Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors In collaboration with the Center for Tommy White, Sevierville Tennessee Association of Floodplain UT MTAS March MAP Class State & Local Government Excel- Management (TN AFPM) lence, the UT Institute for Public Tenn. Assn. Housing & Redevel. Auth. Service has developed a summary Joyce Floyd, Knoxville Planning and Zoning and Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings of strategies to address rising health Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Assn. Schedule of Sessions: Credit: CMFO 4CEU/4CPE/ care costs. This work discusses Larry Craig, Kingston Springs some of the more important drivers Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference Mar. 10 — Johnson City-EST CMFO (Other) Mar. 11— Knoxville-EST of health care costs and provides six Tenn. Chapter, American Public Works case studies highlighting solutions in Ronnie Hammonds, Kingsport Mar. 12 — Red Bank-EST Cost: Tennessee Municipal Em- Tennessee Recreation and Parks Assn. Mar. 24 — Franklin-CST ployees—$50/person/class. $65 use in local governments across the Candi Rawlings, Franklin Mar. 25— Jackson-CST for non-municipal attendees. country. A block of rooms has been Tennessee Chapter, American Planning Mar. 26— Bartlett-CST reserved for those planning to stay Karen Hundt, Chattanooga This class will address how a To register for a course, go overnight on either Feb. 23 or Feb. Tennessee Personnel Management Assn. planning and zoning board meet- Locations: to www.mtas.tennessee.edu. Or 24. To receive the conference rate Rebecca Hunter, TNDOHR of $102 (plus taxes), rooms must be Tennessee Assn. of Public Purchasing ing is conducted, how a board Bartlett; Bartlett Station Munici- fax to 865-974-0423. Credit card of zoning appeals meeting is pal Center, 5868 Stage Road payments must register online with reserved by Feb. 10 using the code Susan Huskey, Loudon Co. UTH. Cost $25 (includes lunch). TN Section, Institute of Transport conducted and what each body Franklin;Williamson Co. Ag. the Solution Point System: http:// Engineers, Kevin Cole, Knoxville is responsible for, as far as their Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane www.solutionpoint.tennessee. Meeting agenda and details are Tennessee Public Transportation Assoc. scope of authority and purview. Jackson; Jackson Energy Author- edu/MTAS or by invoice. available online at http://www.ips. Jason Spain, Nashville Also addressed in this session ity Training Center, 320 Hwy. 45 MTAS will need to receive tennessee.edu/content/join-us-pan- Assn. of Independent and Municipal Schools will be commonly addressed By-Pass payment in order to confirm atten- el-discussion-local-governments- Reecha Black, Alamo health-care-costs, and registration Tennessee Renewable Energy & Economic issues in each body Johnson City;Memorial Park dance. Community Center, 510 Bert St. For registration assistance, is through CTAS/MTAS at http://bit. Development Council ly/1AHyeaL. Registration deadline Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC) Instructor: Sharon Armstrong Knoxville; UT Conference Center, call 865-974-0413. Or for more in- Tennessee Water Quality Management 600 Henley St. formation, contact Kurt Frederick, is Feb. 17. This program does qualify for credits under the CMFO require- Time: 8:30-12:30 CST/EST Red Bank; Red Bank Community training consultant, at 615-253- TML ASSOCIATE SPONSORS Center; 3653 Tom Weathers Dr. 6385. ments for continuing education. 5 Star Sponsor . Bank of America 4 Star Sponsor Servpro Disaster Recovery 3 Star Sponsor No loan is too large or too small Bank of New York Trust Co., N.A. First Tennessee Bank 2 Star Sponsor Alexander, Thompson, Arnold CPAs Alliance Water Resources Ameresco, Inc. Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC Energy Systems Group Fessenden Consulting Group ING Financial Partners Master Meter, Inc. Nationwide Retirement Solutions Parsons Brinckerhoff Waste Management Inc. of Tennessee 1 Star Sponsor A2H Buxton Company Employee Benefit Specialists, Inc. J.R. Wauford & Co. Consulting Engineers Local Govt. Corporation McGill Associates, P.A. Municipal Equipment, Inc. The city of Morristown closed a $20 million loan for sewer system The city of Ripley closed a $1 million loan for a new fire hall Pavement Restorations, Inc. upgrades. Republic Services and equipment. Smith Seckman Reid TLM Associates, Inc. Utility Service Co., Inc. Vaughn & Melton See us for your special projects needs. Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc. Waste Industries USA, Inc. (615) 255-1561 8-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/FEBRUARY 9, 2015 www.TML1.org TOGETHER FOR TENNESSEE Governor Bill Haslam’s Second-Term Inauguration

Gov. Bill Haslam delivers his inaugural speech At right: Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam

Members of Gov. Haslam’s Cabinet are sworn into office. Pictured are (top row) Revenue Commissioner Richard Roberts, TDEC Commissioner Bob Martineau, and Corrections Commissioner Derrick Schofield. Bottom row: Safety Commissioner Bill Gibbons Country music star Trace Atkins performs the National Anthem Safety & Homeland Security Correction Commissioner Environment & Conservation Martineu and

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander

Top Right: U.S. Sen. Bob Corker

Bottom Right: Former Tennessee Gov. Winfield Dunn and Tennessee State Comptroller Justin P. Wilson

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Gov. Bill Haslam arrives with his wife Crissy and family for his 2015 Inauguration at the legislative plaza. The Tennessee National Guard lead a presentation of the colors.

Front row: Sen. Alexander, Sindy Ramsey, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, and House Speaker Beth Harwell. Back row: Martha Sundquist, former Gov. Don Sundquist, Andrea Conte, former Gov. Phil Bredesen , and U.S. Congressman Phil Roe

Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen Lt. Gov. Ramsey, former ECD Commissioner Bill Hagerty and Sen. Corker

Above: Former U.S. Sen. Bill Frist Middle: U.S. Congressman Chuck Fleischmann Far right: The Haslams’ daughter Leigh Avery and husband Matt Avery. 10-TENNESSEE TOWN & CITY/FEBRUARY 9, 2015 www.TML1.org Legislative Leadership – 2015 - 2016 TENNESSEE SENATE TENNESSEE HOUSE

Speaker/Lt. Gov. Speaker Pro Tem Republican Leader Democratic Leader Speaker Speaker Pro Tem Majority Leader Democratic Leader Ron Ramsey Bo Watson Mark Norris Lee Harris Beth Harwell Curtis Johnson Gerald McCormick Craig Fitzhugh

Officers and Members Senate Committee Officers of the Tennessee and Members House of Representatives Committees COMMERCE, LABOR, AND AGRICUL- TURE: Chairman Johnson, Vice Chair Green, Tracy, Gardenhire, Gresham, Southerland, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RE- Tate, Watson, and Yager Republican Caucus Democratic Caucus Chair SOURCES: Chairman Halford, Vice Chair Chair Bill Ketron Jeff Yarbro Holt, Byrd, Hawk, Hardaway, Hulsey, Lollar, EDUCATION: Chairman Gresham, Vice Marsh, McDaniel, Moody, Powers, Reedy Republican Caucus Chair Democratic Caucus Chair Tate, Gardenhire, Crowe, Dickerson, JUDICIARY: Chairman Kelsey, Vice Chair Shaw, Swann, and Windle Glen Cassada Chair Mike Stewart Haile, Hensley, Kelsey, and Tracy Overbey, Bowling, Bell, and Gardenhire, Har- ris, Kyle, Roberts, and Stevens BUSINESS AND UTILITIES: Chairman CALENDAR AND RULES: Chairman Dunn, ENERGY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATU- Marsh, Vice Chair Calfee, Daniel, Doss, Dun- Vice Chair Hill (Sullivan), Brooks (Knox), RAL RESOURCES: Chairman Southerland, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT: lap, Gilmore, Goins, Gravitt, Hazlewood, Brooks (Bradley), Casada, Eldridge, Fitzhugh, Vice Chair Niceley, Bailey, Bell, Green, Gresh- Chairman Yager, Vice Chair Dickerson, Briggs, Holsclaw, Love, McCormick, Powell, Reedy, Faison, Forgety, Halford, Harwell, Johnson, am, Harris, Roberts, and Yager Green, Harper, Jackson, Johnson, Ketron, and Sexton (Grainger), Sparks, Swann and Wirgau Lamberth, Love, Lundberg, Marsh, Matlock, Norris McCormick, McManus, Parkinson, Ramsey, FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS: Chairman CIVIL JUSTICE: Chairman Lundberg, Vice Stewart, Sargent, Sexton (Cumberland), Sex- McNally, Vice Chair Watson, Overbey, Dick- TRANSPORTATION: Chairman Tracy, Vice Chair Carter, Beck, Coley, Daniel, Forgety, ton (Grainger), and Wirgau erson, Haile, Harper, Hensley, Ketron, Norris, Chair Beavers, Niceley, Bailey, Bowling, Kyle, Jones, Rogers, and Wilburn Stevens, and Tate Massey, Southerland, and Yarbro ETHICS: Chairman McDaniel, Brooks (Brad CONSUMER & HUMAN RESOURES: ley), Camper, Carter, Forgety, Haynes, Parkin- GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: Chair- RULES: Chairman Norris, Vice Chair Chairman Eldridge, Vice Chair Pody, son, Pitts, Shepard, and Stewart man Bell, Vice Chair Jackson, Roberts, Bailey, McNally, Watson, Overbey, and Yarbro Hardaway, Casada, Lynn, Mitchell, Terry, Beavers, Bowling, Crowe, Harris, and Kelsey Travis, Turner, White (Shelby), and Womick CALENDAR: Chairman Massey, Vice Chair SUBCOMMITTEES HEALTH AND WELFARE: Chairman Norris, and Harris CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Chairman Lamberth, Crowe, Vice Chair Watson, Hensley, Briggs, Vice Chair, Akbari, Butt, Farmer, Goins, Par- AG AND NATURAL RES. SUBCOM- Jackson, Massey, McNally, Overbey, and ETHICS: Chairman Overbey, Vice Chair Ket- kinson, Stewart, and Weaver MITTEE: Chairman Lollar, Hardaway Yarbro ron, Norris, Harper, and Tate Halford, Holt, Reedy, and Shaw

EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION & PLANNING: Chairman Brooks (Knox), Vice BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOM- Chair Moody, Brooks (Bradley), Calfee, MITTEE: Chairman Swann, Calfee, Daniel, DeBerry, Dunlap, Coley, Fitzhugh, Smith, Hazlewood, Gilmore, Gravitt, Holsclaw, Tennessee Congressional Delegation Turner, White (Rutherford), White (Shelby), Marsh, and Powell and Womick 114th United States Congress convened CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 3, 2015, and Chairman Coley, Beck, Carter, Jones, Lund- will serve until Jan. 3, 2017. Listed below EDUCATION INSTRUCTION & PRO- berg, and Wilburn are the committee assignments for Ten- GRAMS: Chairman Forgety, Vice Chair Spivey,

nessee members of the new Congress. Akbari, Brooks (Knox), Butt, Byrd, Dunn, Kane, Kumar, Lollar, Love, Pitts, Towns, and CONSUMER & HUMAN RESOURCE Williams SUBCOMMITTEE: Chariman Lynn, Casa- Sen. Lamar Alexander da, Eldridge, Mitchell, Pody, and Turner • Chairman, Senate Com- FINANCE: Chairman Sargent, Vice Chair Al- CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: mittee on Health, Educa- exander, Armstrong, Brooks (Bradley), Camper, Chairman Farmer, Akbari, Goins, Lamberth, tion, Labor and Pensions Carter, Cooper, Dunn, Fitzhugh, Gilmore, Har- Stewart, and Van Huss • Senate Committee on rison, Hawk, Haynes, Hazlewood, Hill (Wash Appropriations ington), Johnson, Lynn, McCormick, McDaniel, EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION & • Senate Committee on McManus, Miller, Mitchell, and Todd PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEE: Chairman Energy and Natural White (Shelby), Brooks (Knox), DeBerry, Resources GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: Chairman Dunlap, Moody, Smith, White (Rutherford), • Senate Committee on Rep. Jim Cooper (5th) Faison, Vice Chair Ragan, Casada, Clemmons, and Womick Rules and Administra- • House Committee on Fitzhugh, Halford, Howell, Johnson, McCor- tion (ranking member) mick, and Stewart Armed Services EDUCATION INSTRUCTION & PRO- Sen. Bob Corker • House Committee HEALTH: Chairman Sexton (Cumberland), GRAMS SUBCOMMITTEE: Chairman • Chairman, Senate Com- on Oversight and Vice Chair Doss, Clemmons, DeBerry, Favors, Kane, Butt, Byrd, Dunn, Love, Forgety, Pitts, mittee on Foreign Rela- Government Reform Faison, Harrison, Holsclaw, Hill (Washington), and Spivey tions Jernigan, Jones, Kumar, Littleton, Maltheny, • Senate Committee on Ramsey, Terry, Wilburn, and Williams FINANCE SUBCOMITTEE: Chairman Banking, Housing and Harrison, Alexander, Armstrong, Brooks Urban Affairs INSURANCE AND BANKING: Chairman (Bradley), Camper, Fitzhugh, Hawk, Haynes, • Senate Special Commit- McManus, Vice Chair Travis, Casada, Durham, McCormick, McDaniel, Sargent, and Todd tee on Aging Rep. Diane Black (6th) Farmer, Favors, Hill (Sullivan), Johnson, • House Committee on Keisling, Kane, Lundberg, Matheny, M atlock, HEALTH SUBCOMITTEE: Chairman Wil- Ways and Means Pody, Pitts, Powers, Sargent, Shepard, Stewart, liams, Clemmons, Doss, Faison, Favors, Hill Rep. Phil Roe (1st District) • House Committee on and Towns (Washington), Kumar, Matheny, Sexton (Cum • House Committee Budget berland), Terry

on Education and the LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Chairman Wir- Workforce INSURANCE AND BANKING SUB- gau, Vice Chair Sparks, Carr, Eldridge, Gravitt, COMITTEE: Chairman Keisling, Durham, • House Committee on Holt, Howell, Miller, Parkinson, Sexton (Cum- Veterans’ Affairs Johnson, McManus, Powers, Shepard, Towns, berland), Shepard, Spivey, and VanHuss and Travis

STATE GOVERNMENT: Chairman Ram- LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUBCOMITEE: Rep. Marsha Blackburn (7th) sey, Vice Chair Littleton, Durham, Haynes, Chairman Carr, Howell, Miller, Parkinson, Hulsey, Jernigan, Lamberth, Powell, Shaw, Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. (2nd) • House Committee Sparks, and Wirgau • Vice Chairman, House Sanderson, and Todd on Energy and Com- Committee on Trans- merce STATE GOVERNMENT SUBCOMIT- portation and Infra- TRANSPORTATION: Chairman Matlock, TEE: Chairman Sanderson, Jernigan, Hulsey, • House Committee on Vice Chair Rogers, Alexander, Armstrong, structure the Budget Littleton, and Ramsey • House Committee on Beck, Camper, Carr, Cooper, Keisling, Oversight and Govern- Hill (Sullivan), Ragan, Sanderson, Sexton TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMITTEE: ment Reform (Grainger), Smith, Weaver, White (Ruther- Chairman Weaver, Cooper, Hill (Sullivan), ford), and Windle Matlock, Sexton (Grainger), Ragan, Rogers, and Windle Rep. Stephen Fincher (8th) Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (3rd) • House Committee on • House Committee on Agriculture Mobile app features legislators’ contact information Appropriations • House Committee on Financial Services The 109th Tennessee General Assembly app features a contin- ually updated, searchable database of contact, staff and committee information as well as photos, leadership roles and social media profiles for members of the Tennessee House and Senate. The app also contains information on the governor and his cabinet and the Tennessee Congressional delegation. Developed by the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association Rep. Steve Cohen (9th) and Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, the 99-cent app is available for iPhone, Rep. Scott DesJarlais (4th) • House Committee on iPad and Android devices and can be found by searching for “Ten- • House Committee on Transportation and nessee General Assembly” in the Apple App Store or Google PLAY Oversight and Govern- Infrastructure Marketplace. ment Reform • House Committee on “We have produced print directories of the General Assembly • House Committee on the Judiciary for more than 30 years, and this is our fourth year to release an app,” Agriculture says David Callis, executive vice president and general manager of • House Committee on the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association. “It is important for Foreign Affairs Tennesseans to be active and involved with their elected officials, and the app is a tool that makes it easy to speak up on issues that are important.”