An ordinance changing the city election date to the August primary election date and continue to provide for 4 year staggered terms for the board of mayor and aldermen.
| Elections--Municipal ordinances Elections--Terms of office |
This study was conducted at the request of the City of Jackson Fire Chief Don Friddle and Police Chief Thom Corley, authorizing MTAS to conduct an official study of the public safety facilities. The initial charge was for MTAS to evaluate the needs of the fire department and police department as they relate to the possible construction of a new joint use public safety facility for the two departments. Options discussed during the initial meeting between Jackson and MTAS staff included remodeling and reuse of existing spaces and a review of existing facility needs for those departments. Public safety facilities are major investments in the community, and MTAS has included additional information on fire station design and cost estimates to assist Jackson in creating a strategic plan for constructing a new fire station/public safety facility.
| Police--Facilities Fire--Facilities |
MTAS Legal Consultant Melissa Ashburn responded to a Tennessee city's request for information regarding a municipality's responsibility to homeowners in the event of failed drainage system damage.
| Drainage Stormwater management--Tennessee Public works |
MTAS was asked whether unlocking car doors for motorists is in the official line of duty of police officers.
| Police--Laws and regulations |
MTAS provided several documents to assist the city in enhancing its code enforcement program for tall weeds and grass.
| Code enforcement--Dirty lots Mosquitoes--Control |
Sample performance evaluation forms for truck drivers and operators, mechanics, and skilled laborers. Note that the basic parts of the form are the same for all employees. 'Factor K' - Essential Function of Employee Position is the factor that is unique to each position.
| Personnel--Performance appraisal Personnel--Performance measurement Performance measurement Personnel--Forms Public works--Personnel |
Job description for the position of Meter Reader.
| Utilities--Meter reading Utilities--Personnel Personnel--Classification |
MTAS responds to a question regarding whether images on Facebook be used as evidence for municipal violation and citation.
| Animal control--Laws and regulations |
The Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) was requested to perform a water meter replacement study for the Town of Signal Mountain. There are many things to be considered when conducting a water meter replacement study.
| Utilities--Meter reading Utilities--Finance Signal Mountain (Tenn) |
MTAS provided examples of retirement plans from several cities and information from TCRS.
| Personnel--Retirement Personnel--Retirement--Finance Personnel--Retirement--Tennessee |
