Ellen Smith
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:44:11
- Avg per meeting
- 6:31
- Segments
- 1071
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Top issues during term (20)
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Master Plans
Private investment in residential housing and infrastructure.
Existing Trees Protection Ordinance
Null
Department of Energy School Funding Request
Potential federal funding up to $200 million.
Manager Application Approvals for Local Alcohol Permits
Permit holders face potential fines, suspension, or revocation of their beer licenses depending on hearing outcomes.
Orano Access and Due Diligence on Self-Sufficiency Parcel 2
The development agreement governs conveyance and reimbursement terms for land tied to Orano's investment; the amendment streamlines closing conditions.
Compassion Closet Donation Drive
None reported.
Annual Halloween Community Event Planning
Travel and event costs handled through board allocations.
Electric Large User Payment Policy and Transformer Costs
Not yet determined — the policy will assign transformer costs between the city and developers.
SR 95/58 Speed Zone Study
Acceptance of Tract ED-24 from the Department of Energy
The city avoids holding a degraded, vacant building while gaining high-value industrial development and jobs.
Recycling Program and Glass Recovery
Impacts tied to municipal waste contract renewals and recycling processing fees.
Groves Park Commons Infrastructure Acceptance
Paving costs will be covered under existing annual city paving and subgrade repair contracts.
Emergency S Illinois Avenue Waterline Repair
Includes a $105,000 directional boring contract with MDI and a $31,000 pipe fusing contract with Graveston Contracting.
Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Work Plan Review
Supplies such as a cotton candy machine, popcorn, and craft materials were purchased using board funds, with donations collected via unspecified contribution buckets.
Heritage Center Industrial Park Rezoning
Multi-million dollar industrial investments expected to expand the city's tax base over time.
Youth Service Projects and Community Engagement
Minimal impact on city resources, covering educational excursion arrangements.
Recreation and Parks Work Plan and Facility Development
Establishes a comprehensive capital list intended to help the city leverage state and federal grant funding.
TDOT Edgemoor Road Widening Utility Relocations
State funded through the Transportation Modernization Fund.
Environmental Impact of New Developments
This boom could bring serious economic investment, but it might also drive up the cost of living for locals.
The Bluffs Apartment Project PILOT Recommendation
A PILOT reduces the property taxes paid on the site for the lease term, trading some tax revenue for affordable housing investment.
Decisions during term (214)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Compassion Closet Donation Approval
Approval of Board and Commission Appointments
Consent Agenda Adoption
Ordinance Amending Administrative Organization (Second Reading)
Ordinance Amending Stormwater Management Code (Second Reading)
Resolution Changing Deferred Compensation Provider
Resolution Awarding Outdoor Pool Renovations Contract
Resolution Authorizing Aurelian AI Public Safety Solutions
Resolution Awarding Axon Enterprise Contract for Police Tech
Resolution Approving Clark Nexsen Conference Center Mechanical Contract
Resolution Approving Emergency Contract with MDI Contracting
Resolution Approving Emergency Contract with Brabston Utility
Resolution Approving Substation Engineering Agreements
Resolution Awarding Grading Contract for Substation 1000
Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Utility Equipment from Altec Industries
Resolution Approving Fuel Purchase Annual Order
Resolution Amending Stormwater Enforcement Response Plan
Resolution Approving Federal Building Study Contract
Resolution Amending PILOT Construction Period for The Bluffs Apartments
Voting record (79)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Infrastructure Acceptance - Groves Park Commons Subdivision
Councilmember Hensley moved for approval of the ordinance, and Councilmember Smith seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution, and Councilmember Smith seconded.
Councilmember Smith moved to approve the resolution, and Councilmember Hensley seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the ordinance, and Councilmember Smith seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution, and Councilmember Smith seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the ordinance, and Councilmember Hensley seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution, and Councilmember Smith seconded.
Councilmember Smith moved for approval of the resolution, and Councilmember Gleason seconded.
Land Transfer to Oaklo, Inc. for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Facility
Expressed concerns about not having seen all the related state-approved agreements and clawback provisions prior to approval.
Councilmember Hensley moved for approval of the ordinance
Councilmember Hensley moved for approval of the resolution
Unclaimed Property Resolution (Resolution No. 5-61-2026)
Comprehensive Plan: Oak Ridge 2045
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment: Nuclear Industrial Overlay District (NIO)
Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the ordinance
Councilmember Hensley moved for approval of the resolution
Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution
Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the ordinance
Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution
Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the ordinance
Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the ordinance
Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the ordinance
Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the ordinance
Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the ordinance
Councilmember Hensley moved for approval of the ordinance
Councilmember Smith moved for approval of the ordinance
Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the ordinance
Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the resolution
Councilmember Smith moved for approval of the resolution
Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution
Zoning Map Amendment: Heritage Center Industrial Park NIO
Zoning Map Amendment: Horizon Center Industrial Park NIO
Zoning Map Amendment: Bear Creek Road NIO
Rezoning Request: Briarcliff Property
PUD Preliminary Master Plan: Centennial Bluffs
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment: Section 3.14 (Bars, Clubs, and Lodges)
City Code Amendment: Deletion of Section 8-607 (Distance Requirement)
Ratification of Ordinance 1-2025 (Mixed Use Development)
Rezoning Request: 1301 Bethel Valley Road
Library Cafe Construction Contract (Resolution No. 5-62-2026)
Power Transformers Purchase (Resolution No. 5-63-2026)
Circuit Breakers Purchase from TVA (Resolution No. 5-64-2026)
Radiological Wastewater Consulting Contract (Resolution No. 5-65-2026)
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Comments (Resolution No. 5-66-2026)
Property Transfer to Standard Nuclear (Resolution No. 5-67-2026)
A Resolution in Opposition to Any Congressional Redistricting by the Tennessee General Assembly That Does Not Retain Anderson County and Roane County Within the Third Congressional District
Property Transfer to Oklo for Heritage Center Industrial Park
Expressed concern over lack of visibility into specific agreements and clawback provisions prior to authorizing the land transfer.