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Recent meetings
Fri May 1, 2026
May 2026
Board to vote on yard sale ordinance, new fire chief, and police car purchases
The Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners will hold a monthly meeting on May 12, 2026, to vote on several items including the first reading of Ordinance 2026-02 regulating yard sales, a recommendation for a new fire chief, and police department requests to purchase new patrol cars and replace a K-9 vehicle. The board will also consider a revised employee handbook, a 90-day review for Josh Hicks, and updates on road repairs, a CDBG grant, and Freedom Fest planning.
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-02, regulating yard sales within city limits
- Vote on RFQ for TDEC Grant
- Fire Department's recommendation for new fire chief
- Police request to purchase new patrol cars and replace K-9 patrol vehicle
- Consideration of speed bumps on Blacktrack Road, Long Street, and Burnett Street
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City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue, Graysville, Tennessee 37338
Phone: 423.775.9242 Fax: 423.775.8137
City of Graysville
Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
7:00 pm
1. Call to Order
A. Prayer
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
A. March 3, 2026, Workshop
B. April 4, 2026, Workshop
C. April 4, 2026, Monthly Meeting
4. Consent Agenda
Police Department
Water Department
Fire Department
D.R.P. Graysville Library
. Kristopher’s Kingdom Park
5. Unfinished Business
6. Public Input
Anyone wishing to speak must sign their name on the Sign-Up Sheet located on the table at the entrance to
the meeting room.
7. New Business
Josh Hicks, 90-Day Review
Vote on RFQ for TDEC Grant
First Reading of Ordinance 2026 — 02, Regulating Yard Sales
Consideration of Revised Employee Handbook
Fire Department’s Recommendation for New Fire Chief
Keeping City Hall Clean and Orderly
Update on Planning for Freedom Fest
Update on Training Plans and Progress on Fire Department Issues
Update on Road Repairs
Update on CDBG Grant
Update on May Clean Up Month
Update on Budget Meetings
Police Department
I. Request to Purchase New Patrol Cars
Ul. Request to Replace K-9 Patrol Vehicle
Il. Consideration of Speed Bumps to be Placed on Blacktrack Road, Long Street, and Burnett Street
IV. Tyler Sharp 90 — Day Review
V. Tyler McRae 90 — Day Review
Vi. David Kite Employment Review
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Wed Apr 1, 2026
April 2026
✓ Decided: Board terminates firefighter, approves CDBG grant resolution
The Graysville Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to terminate Robert Baldwin from the Fire Department and unanimously approved Resolution 2026-02 for a CDBG grant application. They also unanimously approved a $500 donation to Rhea Tourism Council for a parade float and tabled the purchase of a dumpster. Several items were discussed without a vote, including police vehicle purchases and speed bumps.
- Terminated Robert Baldwin from Fire Department (3-2)
- Approved Resolution 2026-02 for CDBG grant application (unanimous)
- Donated $500 to Rhea Tourism Council for Mayor's float (unanimous)
- Tabled purchase of a dumpster (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February and March meetings (unanimous)
- Approved consent agendas for Police, Water, Fire, Library, and Kristopher's Kingdom Park (unanimous)
- Approved starting bid process for brush cleanup (unanimous)
- Renewed Gina Knox and Mekesha Stevens on Library Board (unanimous)
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City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue, Graysville, Tennessee 37338
Phone: 423.775.9242 Fax: 423.775.8137
City of Graysville
Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
7:00 pm
1. Call to Order
A. Prayer
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
A. March 3, 2026, Workshop
B. April 4, 2026, Workshop
C. April 4, 2026, Monthly Meeting
4. Consent Agenda
Police Department
Water Department
Fire Department
D.R.P. Graysville Library
. Kristopher’s Kingdom Park
5. Unfinished Business
6. Public Input
Anyone wishing to speak must sign their name on the Sign-Up Sheet located on the table at the entrance to
the meeting room.
7. New Business
Josh Hicks, 90-Day Review
Vote on RFQ for TDEC Grant
First Reading of Ordinance 2026 — 02, Regulating Yard Sales
Consideration of Revised Employee Handbook
Fire Department’s Recommendation for New Fire Chief
Keeping City Hall Clean and Orderly
Update on Planning for Freedom Fest
Update on Training Plans and Progress on Fire Department Issues
Update on Road Repairs
Update on CDBG Grant
Update on May Clean Up Month
Update on Budget Meetings
Police Department
I. Request to Purchase New Patrol Cars
Ul. Request to Replace K-9 Patrol Vehicle
Il. Consideration of Speed Bumps to be Placed on Blacktrack Road, Long Street, and Burnett Street
IV. Tyler Sharp 90 — Day Review
V. Tyler McRae 90 — Day Review
Vi. David Kite Employment Review
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Tue Mar 24, 2026
Workshop & Called
Graysville board to discuss fire chief removal, operational lapses
The Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss a detailed summary of administrative and operational issues within the Fire Department, including a lapse in state certification, recordkeeping problems, and drone compliance. Following the workshop, a special called meeting will consider a request for qualifications (RFQ) for engineers related to a CDBG grant. The agenda also includes the removal of the Fire Chief as a specific action item.
- Removal of Fire Chief
- Lapse in Tennessee State Fire Marshal certification for approximately one year
- Drone valued at ~$13,000 lacked policy, insurance, and certified operator for 1.5 years
- Over $50,000 in Fire Dept. funds returned to general fund while turnout gear neared expiration
- CBDG (Grant) RFQ for engineers
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Mayor Bill Crawley
Vice Mayor Jimmy Miles
Commissioners:
Sarah Messimer
Anthony Knox
Rena Massengill
City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
(423)775-9242
City of Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Workshop
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6:30 pm
1. Call to Order
A. Prayer
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Citizen Input
Any Citizen Wishing to Speak on any of the Listed Agenda Items
MUST put their Name on the Sign-In Sheet Located on the Table
by the Entrance Door to the Meeting Room.
4. Removal of Fire Chief
5. Closing
Summary of Administrative and Operational Topics
Related to Fire Department Operations
Prepared: March 2026
Opening Context
Since the winter of 2024, various questions regarding Fire Department operations have been discussed
during multiple Board meetings and related conversations while seeking clarification on department
procedures, compliance requirements, budgeting practices, and communication between department
leadership and the City.
During these discussions, several operational and administrative questions have arisen. The following
summary outlines those areas and the questions that remain for clarification.
Documentation Note
Where applicable, supporting documentation related to these topics has been compiled and is available
for review.
Topic Overview
The following administrative and operational topics are addressed in this summary:
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Lapse in State Fire Marshal Certification
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Sat Jan 31, 2026
February and
✓ Decided: Board approved budget amendment to fix incorrect balances
The Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 2026-01 on second reading, amending the FY 2025-2026 budget to correct incorrect balances and add omitted grant revenues and expenditures. The amendment adjusts appropriations across multiple General Fund and Water Fund accounts, including a $104,025 change in fund balance and a $684,149 change in net position. The vote was unanimous at the January 13 special called meeting and again at the February 3 monthly meeting.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-01 budget amendment (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of December 8, 2025 special called meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 6, 2026 monthly meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 6, 2026 workshop (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items for Kristopher's Kingdom Park, Water, Library, Police, Fire (unanimous)
- Approved $2.00/hour raise for Anthony Templin (unanimous)
- Approved Pro-Playgrounds bid for playground mulch (unanimous)
- Approved Sandlin bid for new flooring in Library and Training Room (unanimous)
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Mayor Bill Crawley
Vice Mayor Jimmy Miles
Commissioners:
Sarah Messimer
Anthony Knox
Rena Massengill
City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
(423)775-9242
City of Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Public Hearing
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
6:00 pm
Notice of Public Hearing
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
The City of Graysville will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. EST at 136 Harrison Avenue,
Graysville, TN 37338.
The meeting’s purpose is to discuss possible projects the city may apply for under this program.
CDBG funds may be used for water and sewer improvements, imminent threat issues, and
community livability projects.
Anyone with disabilities requiring special accommodation for the meeting should contact the
City of Graysville City Hall at 423-775-9242. The City of Graysville supports equal Opportunity
providers and does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, national origin or physical
handicap.
City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
(423)775-9242
City of Graysville
Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
7:00 pm
1. Call to Order
A. Prayer
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
A. Special Called Meeting, December 08, 2025
B. Monthly Meeting, January 06, 2026
C. Workshop, January 06, 2026
D. Special Called Meeting, January 13, 2026
4. Consent Agenda
A. Kristop …
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Sat Jan 31, 2026
February
Graysville board to vote on budget amendment, hear CDBG projects
The Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant program to discuss possible projects for water, sewer, and community livability. At the regular meeting, they will vote on the second reading of Ordinance 2026-01, a budget amendment correcting incorrect balances and adding omitted revenues and expenditures. New business includes swearing in three officers, a fire department update, and approving playground equipment purchase.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2026-01, budget amendment to fix incorrect balances and add omitted revenues/expenditures
- Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for water, sewer, and community livability projects
- Swearing-in of Officer Tyler Sharp, Officer Tyler McRae, and Reserve Officer Mack Johnson
- Approving purchase of playground equipment
- Fire Department update and discussion on changing CPA firms
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Mayor Bill Crawley
Vice Mayor Jimmy Miles
Commissioners:
Sarah Messimer
Anthony Knox
Rena Massengill
City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
(423)775-9242
City of Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Public Hearing
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
6:00 pm
Notice of Public Hearing
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
The City of Graysville will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. EST at 136 Harrison Avenue,
Graysville, TN 37338.
The meeting’s purpose is to discuss possible projects the city may apply for under this program.
CDBG funds may be used for water and sewer improvements, imminent threat issues, and
community livability projects.
Anyone with disabilities requiring special accommodation for the meeting should contact the
City of Graysville City Hall at 423-775-9242. The City of Graysville supports equal Opportunity
providers and does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, national origin or physical
handicap.
City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
(423)775-9242
City of Graysville
Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
7:00 pm
1. Call to Order
A. Prayer
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
A. Special Called Meeting, December 08, 2025
B. Monthly Meeting, January 06, 2026
C. Workshop, January 06, 2026
D. Special Called Meeting, January 13, 2026
4. Consent Agenda
A. Kristop …
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Sat Jan 3, 2026
January 6, 2026
Graysville board to vote on flooring bids, budget amendment
The Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop at 6:00 pm followed by a monthly meeting at 7:00 pm on January 6, 2026. The board will discuss opening flooring bids, a brush cutting contract, access to Well 3, and the water operator position. At the monthly meeting, they will consider a second reading of Ordinance 2025-08 to appropriate $121,738 in foundation grant funds and accept a bid for new flooring in the Library and Training Room.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-08: budget amendment to appropriate $121,738 in foundation grant funds for park equipment, fire department programs, and a veterans museum room
- Acceptance of bid for new flooring in Library and Training Room
- Opening flooring bids during workshop
- Discussion of brush cutting contract and access to Well 3
- Update on road repairs and quotes for playground mulch
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Mayor Bill Crawley
Vice Mayor Jimmy Miles
Commissioners:
Sarah Messimer
Anthony Knox
Rena Massengill
City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
(423)775-9242
City of Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners
WORKSHOP
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
6:00 pm
1. Call to Order
A. Prayer
B. Pledge
Roll Call
Opening Flooring Bids
Brush Cutting Contract
Access to Well 3
Discuss the Water Operator position
Adjourn
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Mayor Bill Crawley
Vice Mayor Jimmy Miles
Commissioners:
Sarah Messimer
Anthony Knox
Rena Massengill
City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
(423)775-9242
City of Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
7:00 pm
1. Call to Order
A. Prayer
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
A. Monthly Meeting, Tuesday December 02, 2025
B. Special Called Meeting, Monday, December 08, 2025
4. Consent Agenda
Kristopher’s Kingdom Park
Water Department
DRP Graysville Library
Fire Department
Police Department
5. Unfinighed Business
A. 2°4 Reading of Ord. 2025-08; Budget Amend. to Appropriate Foundation Funds
6. Citizen Input
7. New Business
Acceptance of Bid for new flooring in Library and Training Room
Scheduling Meetings
Planning Commission Update
Update on quarterly Inventories for all departments
Update on plow for City truck
Updated City Credit Cards
Adding the background check policy to the employee handbook
Update on Road Repairs
Quotes for mulch to update …
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Thu Jan 1, 2026
January
Board to vote on budget amendment for foundation grants, flooring bid
The Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop at 6:00 pm to discuss flooring bids, brush cutting contract, access to Well 3, and the water operator position. The regular monthly meeting at 7:00 pm includes a second reading of Ordinance 2025-08 to appropriate $121,738 in foundation grant funds, acceptance of a flooring bid for the library and training room, and updates on road repairs, park mulch, and police department.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-08: budget amendment to appropriate $121,738 in foundation grant funds for park equipment, fire department programs, and a veterans museum room
- Acceptance of bid for new flooring in the library and training room
- Update on road repairs and quotes for playground mulch
- Discussion of brush cutting contract and access to Well 3 (workshop)
- Update on quarterly inventories for all departments and new city credit cards
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Mayor Bill Crawley
Vice Mayor Jimmy Miles
Commissioners:
Sarah Messimer
Anthony Knox
Rena Massengill
City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
(423)775-9242
City of Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners
WORKSHOP
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
6:00 pm
1. Call to Order
A. Prayer
B. Pledge
Roll Call
Opening Flooring Bids
Brush Cutting Contract
Access to Well 3
Discuss the Water Operator position
Adjourn
Sl GY Gr G2! hl
Mayor Bill Crawley
Vice Mayor Jimmy Miles
Commissioners:
Sarah Messimer
Anthony Knox
Rena Massengill
City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
(423)775-9242
City of Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
7:00 pm
1. Call to Order
A. Prayer
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
A. Monthly Meeting, Tuesday December 02, 2025
B. Special Called Meeting, Monday, December 08, 2025
4. Consent Agenda
Kristopher’s Kingdom Park
Water Department
DRP Graysville Library
Fire Department
Police Department
5. Unfinighed Business
A. 2°4 Reading of Ord. 2025-08; Budget Amend. to Appropriate Foundation Funds
6. Citizen Input
7. New Business
Acceptance of Bid for new flooring in Library and Training Room
Scheduling Meetings
Planning Commission Update
Update on quarterly Inventories for all departments
Update on plow for City truck
Updated City Credit Cards
Adding the background check policy to the employee handbook
Update on Road Repairs
Quotes for mulch to update …
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Thu Jan 1, 2026
January 2026 &
✓ Decided: Board reinstates fire chief motion fails 3-2; budget amendment advances
The board voted 3-2 against reinstating Bobby as fire chief, with the mayor's motion failing. A second reading of Ordinance 2025-08 to appropriate $121,738 in foundation grant funds was approved unanimously. The workshop and monthly meeting were largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made on several agenda items.
- Motion to reinstate Bobby as fire chief failed (3 No, 2 Yes)
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-08 (budget amendment for foundation funds) approved unanimously
- Minutes from December 2, 2025 monthly meeting approved unanimously
- Minutes from December 8, 2025 special called meeting approved unanimously
- Consent agenda items (park, water, library, fire, police) approved unanimously
- Motion to table mini-splits in courtroom discussion approved unanimously
- Flooring bid for library and training room awarded to Trinity (unanimous)
- Vice Mayor Miles rescinded his prior flooring motion; new motion passed (3 Yes, 1 No)
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Mayor Bill Crawley
Vice Mayor Jimmy Miles
Commissioners:
Sarah Messimer
Anthony Knox
Rena Massengill
City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
(423)775-9242
City of Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners
WORKSHOP
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
6:00 pm
1. Call to Order
A. Prayer
B. Pledge
Roll Call
Opening Flooring Bids
Brush Cutting Contract
Access to Well 3
Discuss the Water Operator position
Adjourn
Sl GY Gr G2! hl
Mayor Bill Crawley
Vice Mayor Jimmy Miles
Commissioners:
Sarah Messimer
Anthony Knox
Rena Massengill
City of Graysville
136 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
(423)775-9242
City of Graysville Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
7:00 pm
1. Call to Order
A. Prayer
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
A. Monthly Meeting, Tuesday December 02, 2025
B. Special Called Meeting, Monday, December 08, 2025
4. Consent Agenda
Kristopher’s Kingdom Park
Water Department
DRP Graysville Library
Fire Department
Police Department
5. Unfinighed Business
A. 2°4 Reading of Ord. 2025-08; Budget Amend. to Appropriate Foundation Funds
6. Citizen Input
7. New Business
Acceptance of Bid for new flooring in Library and Training Room
Scheduling Meetings
Planning Commission Update
Update on quarterly Inventories for all departments
Update on plow for City truck
Updated City Credit Cards
Adding the background check policy to the employee handbook
Update on Road Repairs
Quotes for mulch to update …
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