MTAS was asked whether the rezoning of a certain tract of land constitutes spot zoning.
| Zoning--Laws and regulations Zoning--Variances and appeals |
MTAS was asked whether the city is liable for "scrap asphalt" obtained by a city commissioner from the county.
| Ethics Purchasing Purchasing--Policies and procedures Purchasing--Surplus property disposal Streets--Pavement Streets--Pavement--Asphalt |
MTAS was asked whether the city can require a certain salvage yard to conform to the city's zoning ordinance.
| Zoning--Laws and regulations Businesses--Laws and regulations |
MTAS was asked for clarification on the appointment of the fire chief and assistant fire chief under the city's charter and municipal ordinances.
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| Mayor Personnel--Selection and recruitment Personnel--Employment--Municipal |
MTAS was asked two questions related to the mayor's authority relative to the authority of the board of mayor and aldermen.
| Mayor Mayor--Aldermanic government |
MTAS was asked whether a city can 'split' purchases for goods or services to bring purchases under dollar limits contained in the city's purchasing law and whether a contractor who installs material purchased by the city for city projects is required to pay the sales tax on such material.
| Contractors Purchasing Purchasing--Bids proposals and specifications Purchasing--Laws and regulations Taxes--Sales |
MTAS was asked whether the city can require a preexisting nonconforming use to build a fence around its property, basing the fence on the police powers of the city.
| Zoning--Laws and regulations--Tennessee Zoning |
MTAS was asked several questions with a respect to a proposed planned unit development (PUD) for a mobile home park.
| Zoning Zoning--Laws and regulations Planning--Commissions Mobile homes |
Job description for the position of Administrative Assistant under supervision of Utilities Superintendent.
| Management Personnel--Classification Utilities--Administration Utilities--Personnel |
MTAS was asked where a city has let a bid on a certain construction project (resurfacing a tennis court), the project is in progress, the contractor notifies the city that his contractor's license has been suspended and offers to reduce the cost of the project to less than $25,000, can the city legally accept his offer.
| Contractors Contractors--Licenses and permits Contracts Contracts--Laws and regulations Purchasing--Bids proposals and specifications |