Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Coffee County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues with low priority
Updating Library Board Bylaws
The board will discuss revising its own bylaws, which govern how it operates and makes decisions.
Holiday garbage collection schedule
The board is set to consider the holiday schedule for solid waste collection. Any changes could shift pickup days around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, so residents will want to check for updates.
Planning commissioner training and membership
The commission explained who serves on it and how members are trained, noting Commissioner Gonzales is eight weeks into a ten-week state Planning Commissioner Academy.
House Moving Request on Normandy Road
A well-kept 24-by-64 brick house is being moved from Rutherford County to Normandy Road near the VA hospital to make way for a development there.
Library Equipment Upgrade
The library is getting a brand new, attractive book display near the service desk to help showcase books to visitors.
Disposal of surplus 2012 Ford truck
The county had a 2012 Ford pickup it no longer needed. Rather than letting it sit, the board sold it to the City of Manchester for $6,500, putting a little money back into county coffers.
TCAT Coffee County grand opening
Chairman Young highlighted the grand opening of the new TCAT Coffee County location, which is already helping local students — including a single mother returning to school — access technical education close to home.
Road Access Variance Deferral
An applicant seeking a variance for an access-lot that does not abut a public road on Deer Trace Road requested a postponement until the July meeting.