Alcoa public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance (Ordinance 338) to rezone tax parcel 015.00, tax map 046L, group B, from General Business District “E” to Office District “O-3” at 246 N Rankin Road. The board will also hear a separate ordinance to rezone tax parcels 001.02, 002.00 (tax map 046L, group A) and parcels 014.00, 016.00 (tax map 046L, group B) from General Business District “E” and Light Industrial District “F” to Office District “O-3” along N Rankin Road and Joule Street. A third ordinance will amend the Future Land Use Plan/Map for the Bassel community and the area around W Bessemer Street, N Rankin Road, Joule Street, and South Calderwood Street. After the hearings the board will proceed with second readings of ordinances and then adjourn.

• Rezone tax parcel 015.00 (tax map 046L, group B) at 246 N Rankin Road from General Business District “E” to Office District “O-3” (Ordinance 338)
• Rezone tax parcels 001.02 and 002.00 (tax map 046L, group A) and parcels 014.00 and 016.00 (tax map 046L, group B) along N Rankin Road and Joule Street from General Business District “E” and Light Industrial District “F” to Office District “O-3” (Ordinance 338)
• Amend the Future Land Use Plan/Map for the Bassel community and the area bounded by W Bessemer Street, N Rankin Road, Joule Street, and South Calderwood Street
• Second readings of ordinances
• Adjournment of the meeting

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

The commission will review several plat correction requests, including utility easements for Dunkin Donuts at 1155 Hunters Crossing Drive and Jim N’ Nick’s BBQ at 1111 Franck Street, and a lot consolidation off Adkins Way. It will consider annexing and assigning Residence District “A” zoning to the property at 830 Killion Street, and an amendment to the Planned Commercial Unit Development “E-1” regulations concerning motor vehicle and self‑storage uses. The commission will also evaluate site plan approvals for an office‑warehouse development at 3301 Northpark Boulevard and a new jet‑fueling farm facility near Flagship Drive and 2055 Alcoa Highway.

• Plat correction for Dunkin Donuts utility easements, 1155 Hunters Crossing Drive (Project #PLT-24-019)
• Replat two lots into one off Adkins Way (Project #PLT-25-043)
• Annexation and Residence District “A” zoning for 830 Killion Street (Tax ID 018 017.00)
• Site plan approval for office‑warehouse development at 3301 Northpark Boulevard (Project #DEV-25-044)
• Site plan approval for a jet‑fueling farm facility near Flagship Drive and 2055 Alcoa Highway (Project #DEV-25-045)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved plat corrections for Dunkin Donuts (1155 Hunters Crossing Drive) and Jim N’ Nick’s BBQ (1111 Franck Street), and a replat for two lots on Adkins Way. It also adopted Resolution 2026-10 to annex 830 Killion Street and Resolution 2026-11 to assign Residence District A zoning to that property. Two site‑plan requests were deferred.

• Approved preliminary and final plat correction for Dunkin Donuts at 1155 Hunters Crossing Drive (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat correction for Jim N’ Nick’s BBQ at 1111 Franck Street (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final replat for lots on Adkins Way (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-10 to annex 830 Killion Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-11 to assign Residence District A zoning to 830 Killion Street (unanimous)
• Deferred site‑plan approval for office warehouse at 3301 Northpark Boulevard (deferred)
• Deferred site‑plan approval for jet fueling farm at 2055 Alcoa Highway (deferred)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will hold a public hearing on amending the Future Land Use Plan and Urban Growth Boundary for the Bassel Community area. They will also consider several zoning ordinance amendments that would rezone specific parcels along N Rankin Road, Joule Street, and Topside Road. Additional items include approving a Master Development Agreement with Costco, awarding storm‑water and window‑sealing contracts, and authorizing election dates and cyber‑security grant participation.

• Public hearing to amend the Future Land Use Plan/Map for the Bassel Community area (PC Res 2026-06)
• Ordinance 338 amendment to rezone Tax Parcel 015.00, Tax Map 046L, Group B, from General Business District “E” to Office District “O‑3” at 246 N Rankin Road (PC Res 2026-07)
• Ordinance 338 amendment to rezone Tax Parcels 001.02, 002.00, 014.00, 016.00 to Office District “O‑3” along N Rankin Road and Joule Street (PC Res 2026-08)
• Ordinance 338 amendment to rezone Tax Parcel 080.01, Tax Map 008, from Office District “O‑3” to Light Industrial District “F” and Open Space District “OS” at 1413 Topside Road (PC Res 2026-09)
• Approval of the Master Development Agreement between Costco, Realty Link, and the City of Alcoa (subject to City attorney review)

Board of Commissioners

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will consider awarding the bid for stormwater infrastructure connecting Faraday Street to Pistol Creek. The board will also consider approving the purchase of a 2025 Ford F-550 AT41M small bucket truck for the Electric Department at a cost of $212,529. No other items are on the agenda.

• Award bid for stormwater infrastructure connecting Faraday Street to Pistol Creek
• Approve purchase of 2025 Ford F-550 AT41M small bucket truck for Electric Department, costing $212,529

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission will review several plat requests and site plans, including a Costco location. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the City's Future Land Use Plan/Map and consider three separate rezoning requests.

• Site plan approval for Costco at Tesla Boulevard, Faraday Street, and Marconi Boulevard
• Public hearing to amend the City of Alcoa’s Future Land Use Plan/Map off N. Rankin Road and Joule Street
• Rezoning request for 246 N. Rankin Road from General Business District 'E' to Office District 'O-3'
• Rezoning request for 1413 Topside Road from Office District 'O-3' to Light Industrial District 'F' and Open Space District 'OS'
• Site plan approval for Weigel’s Auto Spa at 1140 Hunters Crossing Drive

The commission adopted Resolution 2026-06 to amend the Alcoa Future Land Use Plan/Map. It also adopted rezoning resolutions for several properties: 246 N. Rankin Road (Resolution 2026-07), multiple sites on N. Hall Road, Joule Street and Rankin Road (Resolution 2026-08), and 1413 Topside Road (Resolution 2026-09). Additionally, the commission approved preliminary and final plats for three development projects and deferred a plat correction request for a Dunkin Donuts site.

• Deferred Dunkin Donuts utility easement plat correction (request deferred)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for 1328 Hillvale Road, Mimosa Estates (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Springbrook Farm lot reconfiguration (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Alcoa High School lot for Werner Avenue ROW (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-06 to amend Future Land Use Plan/Map (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-07 to rezone 246 N. Rankin Road to Office District O-3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-08 to rezone properties on N. Hall Road, Joule Street and Rankin Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-09 to rezone 1413 Topside Road to Light Industrial and Open Space districts (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a land transfer of about 0.9 acres to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office and authorizing the mayor to sign a retail food store wine license for United Grocery Outlet #23. Two ordinances will be read: one to amend water and sanitary sewer rates, fees, and charges, and another to amend and restate the city’s thrift plan. The meeting also includes joint proclamations for Mental Health Day, Family Court Awareness Month, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Authorize transfer of ~0.9 acres adjoining the Alcoa/Maryville/Blount County landfill to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office
• Authorize Mayor to execute Certificates of Compliance for a Retail Food Store Wine License for United Grocery Outlet #23
• First reading of ordinance amending rates, fees, and charges for water and sanitary sewer services
• First reading of ordinance amending and restating the City of Alcoa Thrift Plan
• Joint proclamations for Mental Health Day, Family Court Awareness Month, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission will review several land‑replat requests and multiple site‑plan applications. Items include replatting lot lines on Blount Avenue, a church‑park boundary change, and utility easement corrections for a self‑storage facility. New business items involve revised site‑plan approvals for Watts Marine, a mini‑storage project, Covenant Health Phase 1, and parking improvements for Blackhorse Brewery.

• Replat interior property line between two lots on Blount Avenue (Project # PLT-25-037)
• Replat boundary for Village Missionary Baptist Church and Eagleton Park (Project # PLT-25-038)
• Plat correction for utility easements at JamPack’d Self‑Storage, 1120 Blueridge Drive (Project # PLT-23-056)
• Replat one lot into two lots at Pellissippi Place (Project # PLT-25-034)
• Revised site‑plan approval for Watts Marine light‑industrial building off Base Pointe Way (Project # DEV-25-023)

The commission approved the minutes from the September 18 meeting. It unanimously approved four preliminary/final plats (Blount Avenue right‑of‑way, Eagleton Village Lot E, JamPack’d Self‑Storage, and Pellissippi Place lot split) and three site plans (Watts Marine industrial building, Phase 1 Covenant Health medical office, and removed a mini‑storage plan at the applicant’s request). All approvals were passed without dissent.

• Approved preliminary and final plat for Blount Avenue right‑of‑way (Project PLT‑25‑037) – unanimous
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Eagleton Village Lot E (Project PLT‑25‑038) – unanimous
• Approved preliminary and final plat for JamPack’d Self‑Storage (Project PLT‑23‑056) – unanimous
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Pellissippi Place lot split (Project PLT‑25‑034) – unanimous
• Approved site plan for Watts Marine light‑industrial building (Project DEV‑25‑023) – unanimous
• Approved site plan for Phase 1 Covenant Health medical office (Project DEV‑25‑006) – unanimous
• Removed Bill Ring mini‑storage site plan from consideration at applicant’s request – no vote

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to amend Ordinance 338, rezoning Tax Parcel 004.00 (Benford Heights) from Open Space to Light Industrial with a 50‑foot buffer. It will also authorize a contract with Roadway Management Technologies for pavement‑management software, approve a FEMA fire‑fighter grant, and allocate $29,600 for a replacement police vehicle. Several resolutions will authorize participation in Public Entity Partners safety‑grant programs.

• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance 338, rezoning Tax Parcel 004.00, Tax Map 036 (Benford Heights) from Open Space to Light Industrial and Buffer District B‑1 (50 ft)
• Authorize contract with Roadway Management Technologies for pavement management software and hardware
• Approve acceptance of FEMA FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (Award No. EMW‑2024‑FG‑04189) for the Alcoa Fire Department
• Approve $29,600 emergency funding to replace a wrecked 2018 Ford Police Interceptor AWD Explorer
• Resolutions authorizing City of Alcoa (and its electric utility) to participate in Public Entity Partners Safety Partners and James L. Richardson Driver Safety matching grant programs

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission will consider several lot replat requests, a recommendation on a county zoning amendment, and a public right‑of‑way closure. It will also review a revised concept plan and site‑plan approvals for a Covenant Health medical complex, a liquid natural gas tank, and a deck covering. All items are presented for preliminary or final approval as indicated.

• Replat two lots into one at 1833 Rosemont Circle (Project PLT-25-030).
• Replat one lot into two at 724 Janes Road (Project PLT-25-031).
• Recommendation on Blount County Zoning Regulations amendment for Cluster Development (Article 7, Section 7.20).
• Revised concept plan approval for Covenant Health medical complex on Tesla Boulevard (Project DEV-25-006).
• Site‑plan approval for a liquid natural gas tank at 3475 Northbend Circle, Northpark Industrial Park (Project DEV-25-033).

The commission approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. It then approved preliminary and final plats for four projects—1833 Rosemont Circle, 724 Janes Road, the Cornejo Property on E Broadway Avenue, and a Springbrook Farm lot on Tesla Boulevard—each subject to staff‑listed conditions and passed unanimously. Finally, the commission adopted PC Resolution 2026-04 supporting a Blount County zoning amendment and PC Resolution 2026-05 recommending vacating a portion of Blount Avenue, both unanimously.

• Approved preliminary and final plat for 1833 Rosemont Circle (Project PLT-25-030) unanimously
• Approved preliminary and final plat for 724 Janes Road (Project PLT-25-031) unanimously
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Cornejo Property at 2700/2702 E Broadway Avenue (Project PLT-23-041) unanimously
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Springbrook Farm lot on Tesla Boulevard (Project PLT-25-006) unanimously
• Adopted PC Resolution 2026-04 supporting a Blount County zoning amendment unanimously
• Adopted PC Resolution 2026-05 recommending vacating a portion of Blount Avenue unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will consider rezoning a portion of Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority property in the Benford Heights area from Open Space to Light Industrial and Buffer districts. The body will also authorize a contract for planning services and approve the disposal of city vehicles and equipment.

• Rezone Benford Heights airport property to Light Industrial
• Authorize contract with Kimley-Horn for Safe Streets for All grant
• Authorize disposal of three Electric Department vehicles
• Authorize purchase of a D6 Dozer for landfill use
• Authorize disposal of Public Works vehicles and equipment

The commissioners approved the amendment to the Future Land Use Plan/Map and the related zoning recommendation for the Benford Heights area. They also authorized several contracts and purchases, including planning services for the Safe Streets for All grant, a tilt trailer for Public Works, a D6 dozer for the landfill, and a task order with LDA Engineering. A resolution was adopted to amend the TVA power contract, and a zoning ordinance amendment for 266 Joule Street was passed on first reading. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved amendment to Future Land Use Plan/Map (PC Resolution 2026-02) – unanimous
• Authorized contract with Kimley‑Horn for Safe Streets for All grant planning services – unanimous
• Authorized surplus disposal of three Electric Department vehicles – unanimous
• Authorized purchase of a tilt trailer for Public Works & Engineering – unanimous
• Authorized purchase of a D6 Dozer for the Alcoa/Maryville/Blount County Landfill – unanimous
• Authorized task order with LDA Engineering for landfill engineering work – unanimous
• Adopted resolution R25‑496 to amend the TVA power contract – unanimous
• Passed first reading of ordinance to rezone 266 Joule Street from I to E district – unanimous

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

The commission adopted its annual work program. It approved preliminary and final plats for two Sterling Engineering projects and adopted two planning commission resolutions recommending ordinances for rezoning. Site plans for Massey Electric and Rusty Wallace Kia were also approved, all by unanimous vote.

• Adopted annual work program (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for 1447 & 1455 Center St (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for 4614 Lakeview Circle (unanimous)
• Adopted PC Resolution 2026-02 recommending ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted PC Resolution 2026-03 recommending rezoning to Light Industrial District F and Buffer B‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Massey Electric at 3204 Regal Drive (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Rusty Wallace Kia at 4612 Alcoa Highway (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved a series of contracts, purchases, and resolutions. They adopted a recommendation not to annex a specific tax parcel, approved agreements with the U.S. Geological Survey and an engineering firm, authorized purchases of generators and software, and joined a state property‑conservation grant program. Additional actions included authorizing an overrun for a greenway repair contract and reappointing a storm‑water board member.

• Approved PC Resolution 2026-01 not annexing Tax Parcel 005.00 (unanimous 4‑0, Mayor absent)
• Approved annual USGS agreement for Little River stream gage (unanimous 4‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute EJCDC engineering agreement with OHM (unanimous 4‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Task Order No.1 for Asset Management Plan (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved purchase of two generators for Water Treatment Plant (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R25-493 to join Public Entity Partners Property Conservation Matching Grant Program (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R25-494 to join same grant program for Utilities (unanimous 5‑0)
• Reappointed Bruce Damrow to Stormwater Board of Appeals for three‑year term (unanimous 4‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting and retained William Cochran as Chairperson and Lynn Bolton as Secretary, each unanimously. The board unanimously granted a rear yard building setback variance of 40 feet and a rear yard landscaping strip setback variance of 10 feet for the property at 3255 Wrights Ferry Road, subject to all city requirements. No other business was taken.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Retained William Cochran as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Retained Lynn Bolton as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved rear yard building setback variance of 40 ft (unanimous)
• Approved rear yard landscaping strip setback variance of 10 ft (unanimous)

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

The Alcoa Regional Planning Commission kept the existing officer slate and reaffirmed its by‑laws, both by unanimous vote. It approved preliminary and final plats for three separate development projects, approved a resolution not to annex a parcel at 2816 Thomas Drive, and approved site‑plan requests for a mini‑storage facility and a light‑industrial building, all subject to staff‑specified conditions.

• Retained current officers (Chair Tracey Cooper, Vice Chair John “Rocky” Rochelle, Secretary Bruce Applegate) – unanimous
• Reaffirmed the commission by‑laws – unanimous
• Approved preliminary and final plat for 2816 & 2818 Thomas Drive (Project PLT‑25‑020) – unanimous
• Approved preliminary and final plat for 1438 W. Hunt Road (Project PLT‑25‑021) – unanimous
• Approved preliminary and final plat for 934 Sam Houston School Road (Project PLT‑25‑022) – unanimous
• Adopted PC Resolution 2026‑01 recommending the parcel at 2816 Thomas Drive not be annexed – unanimous
• Approved site‑plan for New Midland Plaza Mini Storage off N. Calderwood Street (Project DEV 22‑025) – unanimous
• Approved site‑plan for Watts Marine, Base Pointe Development off Base Pointe Way (Project 25‑023) – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a zoning amendment changing 266 Joule Street from a Limited Restriction District to a General Business District. It also approved the donation of Axon Taser units to Blount Memorial Hospital, authorized actions for Realty Link refinancing, and approved a task order with Gresham Smith. Additionally, the Board rescinded one appointment and confirmed another, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved donation of seven Axon Taser 7 units to Blount Memorial Hospital and declared 35 units surplus (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager and City Attorney to proceed with Realty Link refinancing and capital structuring (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor and staff to execute Task Order 3 with Gresham Smith pending attorney review (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 25-628 amending Ordinance 338 to rezone 266 Joule Street from Limited Restriction District “I” to General Business District “E” (unanimous)
• Rescinded reappointment of Eddie Tramel to the City of Alcoa Public Building Authority (unanimous)
• Reappointed Eddie Tramel to the City of Alcoa Industrial Development Board for a six‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. It then approved a front‑yard setback variance of 16.3 feet for the property at 104 Roosevelt Street, resulting in a 13.70‑foot front yard, subject to city requirements. The motion passed unanimously. No other business was taken.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 16.3‑ft front yard setback variance for 104 Roosevelt Street (unanimous)

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It unanimously approved several plat and site‑plan requests, including a three‑lot replat at 366 Glascock Street, a replat at 104 Roosevelt Street, a commercial fence at 216 Corporate Place, an upper‑floor buildout at 366 Glascock Street, and a hotel site plan off Marconi Boulevard.

• Approved preliminary and final plat for 366 Glascock St. (Project PLT-25-015) – unanimous
• Approved preliminary and final plat for 104 Roosevelt St. (Project PLT-25-019) – unanimous
• Approved site plan for commercial fence at 216 Corporate Place (Project DEV 25-018) – unanimous
• Approved site plan for upper‑floor buildout at 366 Glascock St. (Project DEV-25-015) – unanimous
• Approved site plan for Holiday Inn Express hotel at Springbrook Farm off Marconi Blvd. (Project #24-042) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the May 15, 2025 meeting – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2024‑25 budget amendment and passed ordinances to contract the corporate limits property at 4931 Riversedge Road, amend residential yard‑setback regulations for Districts B and C, and rezone a parcel on Joule Street to a General Business District. The board also authorized multiple contracts and agreements, declared surplus public‑works equipment for sale, awarded a vegetation contract to Xylem, and reappointed Eddie Tramel to the Public Building Authority. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved FY 2024‑25 budget amendment (Ordinance 25‑627) (3‑0)
• Passed ordinance to contract corporate limits property at 4931 Riversedge Road (Ordinance 25‑624) (3‑0)
• Passed ordinance amending Residence District B yard‑setback regulations (Ordinance 25‑625) (3‑0)
• Passed ordinance amending Residence District C yard‑setback regulations (Ordinance 25‑626) (3‑0)
• Passed ordinance rezoning Tax Parcel 001.02 on Joule Street to General Business District (first reading) (3‑0)
• Authorized sale of surplus Public Works & Engineering vehicles and equipment (3‑0)
• Awarded FY2026 Powerline ROW Vegetation contract to Xylem (RFB#25075) (3‑0)
• Reappointed Eddie Tramel to the City of Alcoa Public Building Authority (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved Ordinance 25‑623 adopting the city’s annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year July 1 2025 to June 30 2026. The ordinance passed on second reading with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The Board also approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend the FY 2024‑25 budget, also by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget and tax rate (Ordinance 25‑623) – passed second reading, 3‑0 vote
• Approved first reading of amendment to FY 2024‑25 budget – passed, 3‑0 vote
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed, 3‑0 vote

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

The commission approved preliminary and final plats for Block S and Block Z on Mountain Quail Circle, approved a rezoning recommendation for the East Tennessee Medical Group parcel, and rejected an annexation request for 2620 Marshall Street. It also approved a site‑plan for a 232‑unit multi‑family development with a 10 % parking reduction and approved a frontage‑road extension plan. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved preliminary/final plat for Block S, Clover Ridge Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary/final plat for Block Z, Clover Ridge Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved PC Resolution 2025‑11 to rezone portion of Tax ID 046L A 001.02 to General Business District (unanimous)
• Approved PC Resolution 2025‑12 recommending the parcel at 2620 Marshall Street NOT be annexed (unanimous)
• Approved PC Resolution 2025‑13 supporting Blount County zoning amendment to reduce cluster‑development open‑space requirement (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan for 232‑unit Pellissippi Lofts development, including 10 % parking reduction (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan for frontage‑road extension at E. Broadway Avenue (unanimous)
• Deferred replat request for lot at 957 W. Hunt Road per applicant’s request

Board of Commissioners

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of the city’s 2025‑2026 budget and tax rate. It also approved several contracts and agreements, including a five‑year recycling contract extension, a community‑center expansion contract, and a memorandum of understanding for a regional wastewater treatment plant. The board received planning‑commission recommendations to amend front and rear yard setbacks for Residence Districts B and C. Additional actions included donating three vehicles to the sheriff’s training academy and adopting the revised Blount County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved first reading of the 2025‑26 city budget and tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved five‑year extension of curbside recycling contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee (unanimous)
• Approved award of contract to Skilled Services LLC for Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center expansion (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Maryville for regional wastewater treatment plant expansion (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Blount County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution R25‑491) (unanimous)
• Received and filed Planning Commission Resolutions 2025‑09 and 2025‑10 to amend Residence District B and C yard‑setback regulations (unanimous)
• Donated three vehicles to Blount County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy (passed with 4 yeas, 1 abstention)
• Approved sale of a 2007 EZ‑GO golf cart from the Police Department (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted a resolution (R25-490) repealing the hotel privilege tax. It also passed an ordinance (25-622) that replaces the hotel privilege tax. Both measures were approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Repealed hotel privilege tax via Resolution R25-490 (unanimous yeas)
• Adopted ordinance replacing hotel privilege tax (Ordinance 25-622, unanimous yeas)

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

The Alcoa Municipal Regional Planning Commission unanimously approved two plat revisions, adopted two zoning setback resolutions, and approved a site‑plan for a restaurant patio expansion. The plats (Project # PLT-25-012 and Project # PLT-25-011) were approved with staff‑recommended conditions. PC Resolutions 2025-09 and 2025-10 amend front and rear yard setbacks for Residence Districts B and C and were recommended for adoption by the Board of Commissioners. The O’Chulos Restaurant site‑plan (Project # MDEV-25-010) was also approved with staff stipulations.

• Approved preliminary and final plat for sanitary sewer easement (Project # PLT-25-012) – unanimous
• Approved preliminary and final plat to re‑plat one lot into three lots (Project # PLT-25-011) – unanimous
• Approved PC Resolution 2025-09 to amend front and rear yard setbacks for Residence District B – unanimous
• Approved PC Resolution 2025-10 to amend front and rear yard setbacks for Residence District C – unanimous
• Approved site‑plan for O’Chulos Restaurant patio expansion (Project # MDEV-25-010) – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners adopted two resolutions (R25-486 and R25-487) authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds for Alcoa, each passing unanimously. Additional actions approved included a $68,500 audit contract with Pugh CPAs, a generator installation project at the water‑treatment plant, and rezoning of several Louisville Road parcels. All motions were recorded as passed with unanimous yeas unless noted otherwise.

• Approved Resolution R25-486 authorizing up to $10,000,000 general‑obligation bonds (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Resolution R25-487 authorizing up to $10,000,000 general‑obligation bonds series 2025 (unanimous yeas)
• Approved $68,500 audit contract with Pugh CPAs for FY 2024‑2025 (unanimous yeas)
• Approved scope, cost, and purchase for generators at the Water Treatment Plant (Massey Electric) (unanimous yeas)
• Approved rezoning of Tax Parcel 012.00 (2153 Louisville Road) from Residence District A to B (unanimous yeas)
• Approved rezoning of Tax Parcels 013‑015 (2143, 2133, 2123 Louisville Road) from Residence District A to B (unanimous yeas)
• Approved ordinance to contract corporate limits at 4931 Riversedge Road (unanimous yeas)
• Approved ordinance replacing the hotel privilege tax in Alcoa (unanimous yeas)

Board of Commissioners

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners unanimously approved receiving two Regional Planning Commission resolutions recommending rezoning of parcels on Louisville Road. The board then unanimously passed first‑reading ordinances amending Ordinance 338 to rezone Tax Parcel 012.00 and Tax Parcels 013.00‑015.00 from Residence District “A” to “B”. No further business was taken.

• Received and filed PC Resolution 2025-07 recommending rezoning of Tax Parcel 012.00 (2153 Louisville Road) – unanimous approval
• Received and filed PC Resolution 2025-08 recommending rezoning of Tax Parcels 013.00, 014.00, 015.00 (2143, 2133, 2123 Louisville Road) – unanimous approval
• Passed first‑reading ordinance to rezone Tax Parcel 012.00 (2153 Louisville Road) from Residence District “A” to “B” – unanimous approval
• Passed first‑reading ordinance to rezone Tax Parcels 013.00, 014.00, 015.00 (2143, 2133, 2123 Louisville Road) from Residence District “A” to “B” – unanimous approval
• Adjourned the meeting – unanimous approval

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

The commission approved the February 20 minutes and unanimously approved preliminary and final plats for Block Q, Block BB, and the Topside Square development. It adopted a resolution endorsing the Hall Road (SR 35) Corridor Study and a resolution to contract the city’s corporate limits for the Riversedge Road parcel. The commission also unanimously approved rezoning of several Louisville Road parcels from Residence District A to B. Finally, it approved the concept plan for Covenant Health’s commercial development on Tesla Boulevard.

• Approved February 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Block Q, Clover Ridge Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Block BB, Clover Ridge Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Topside Square (unanimous)
• Adopted PC Resolution 2025-06 endorsing Hall Road (SR 35) Corridor Study (unanimous)
• Adopted PC Resolution 2025-05 to contract corporate limits for 4931 Riversedge Road (unanimous)
• Adopted PC Resolutions 2025-07, 2025-08 rezoning multiple Louisville Road parcels from Residence District A to B (unanimous)
• Approved concept plan for Covenant Health commercial development on Tesla Boulevard (unanimous)