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Published: Jul 7, 2026
Easement Approved for Gas Line Construction; Stormwater Agreements Secured
The City Council approved an easement sale to Atmos Energy for the construction of a new gas supply line serving the east Tennessee valley industrial district and the east end of town. The easement is located along Larino Lane and within the right-of-way of Frank Larino Park. Staff indicated that negotiating this easement within the park's right-of-way was preferred to avoid more impactful alternatives and protect the city from future costs. The council also approved inspection and maintenance agreements for stormwater infrastructure at Summit Green and Lot 1 of Bell Melling subdivision.
Residents Oppose Mobile Home Park Annexation Due to Owner's History
Residents Lisa Catron and Anita DeHunt spoke out against the proposed annexation of property related to the Westside Mobile Home Park, citing the owner's documented history of neglect, litigation, and deceptive practices in multiple states. They presented evidence of poor conditions, including unaddressed potholes and building code violations, and urged the council to deny the annexation or zone the property as R1. Wayne DeHunt also expressed concerns about the current state of the mobile home park, describing trash, bad road conditions, and a general lack of care, and requested the annexation be deferred until improvements are made. Linda Noe added that the annexation could lead to further issues like increased traffic, sewer problems, and safety concerns, and questioned why certain code violations were overlooked.
Police and Fire Departments Announce Promotions and New Hires
The City Council approved promotions within the Police Department. Paul Carter was promoted to Patrol Sergeant, and Michael Cameron was promoted to Patrol Corporal. In the Fire Department, David Smith was promoted to Lieutenant, Dylan Robinson to Driver Engineer, and two firefighter vacancies were filled. The council also acknowledged administrative changes to a Police Department recruitment and retention grant.
Citizen Questions Easement Sale and Industry Representation on Council
Citizen Louie Chen addressed the council regarding an easement sale at Frank Larino Park (Agenda Item 10C8), questioning why the city would sell an easement when the entity already seems to have facilities there. Chen also raised concerns about the high percentage of council members related to the construction or real estate commission industry (30% of seven members), linking it to potential conflicts of interest, particularly in light of the earlier discussion about extending the city's real estate broker contract. Chen requested to be educated on the advantages and disadvantages of the easement sale and the potential implications of industry representation on the council.
City Council Extends Real Estate Broker Contract for Three Years Amidst Debate
The City Council discussed and ultimately voted to extend the real estate broker contract with LaBelle Commercial Realty LLC for an additional three years, set to expire on June 30, 2029. This decision followed a debate regarding the necessity of a real estate agent for all city transactions, with some council members expressing a preference for the City Administrator to determine when a realtor is needed, citing recent easement sales that did not involve a realtor. Despite these concerns, the motion to extend the contract passed.
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