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Baker public meetings in 2023

43 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 28, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to consider zoning changes and budget amendments

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1381 regarding land use. The council is also scheduled to review several ordinances related to budget adjustments for city departments and zoning updates.

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Tue Dec 19, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review three rezoning and plat requests

The Lawrenceburg Regional Planning Commission is meeting to consider three land-use requests. The body will review two rezoning requests and one preliminary plat.

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Thu Dec 14, 2023

Historical Zoning Committee

Historical Zoning Committee reviews two applications

The committee will discuss and decide on zoning applications for Vaughan Venue LLC and Paper and Thread.

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Thu Dec 14, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review two site plans and a final plat

The Lawrenceburg Regional Planning Commission will meet in regular session to discuss and possibly decide on two site plans: Acacia Dermatology at 26 Moores Lane and Cornerstone Rack on Remke Avenue, as well as a final plat for North Locust Avenue.

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Thu Dec 14, 2023

City Council

Council to consider new staff positions and budget amendments

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold a first reading for ordinances to update the budget for new salaries. The council will also consider resolutions to create new positions in the Planning and Development and Public Relations departments.

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Mon Dec 11, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

Variance request for building setback at 2006 Remke Ave

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a request from representatives of Cornerstone and Rack and Tooling. The board is considering a variance to the existing building setback requirement for the property located at 2006 Remke Ave.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board considers residential use for 47 Public Square

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a request from Dwight Johnson regarding the second story of 47 Public Square. The proposal seeks to allow residential use within the C1 Central Business District, which requires board approval.

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Thu Nov 30, 2023

City Council

Council considers police technology, vehicle purchases, and zoning changes

The Lawrenceburg City Council will review several resolutions regarding law enforcement equipment and sanitation department vehicles. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to amend the city's zoning ordinance.

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Fri Nov 17, 2023

Beer Board

Beer Board to decide on permit for The Depot

The Lawrenceburg Beer Board will meet to take action on a beer permit application submitted by The Depot LB, doing business as The Depot, located at 125 Depot Street. The application is for the sale of beer for both on-premises and off-premises consumption.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

Variance request for building setback on Dawn Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request from a representative of Superior Restoration regarding parcel 0710 B 015.00. The hearing focuses on obtaining a variance to the existing building setback requirement.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider major R4 zoning changes, including removing mobile homes and adding townhouses

The Lawrenceburg Regional Planning Commission will discuss and potentially vote on a series of proposed changes to the R4 High Density Residential District zoning ordinance. Items include removing mobile homes as a permitted use, adding zero lot line dwellings, quadruplexes, townhouses, and condominiums, and adjusting lot sizes and setbacks. The commission will also review a site plan for CRS Properties on Highway 43 North.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to consider water and sewer revenue bonds

The Lawrenceburg City Council will review amendments to the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. The meeting also includes discussions on FEMA reimbursement applications and various board appointments.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve upon a roll call vote for Council Member Williams
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Mon Oct 30, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

Variance request for building setbacks at 105 Helton Drive

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request from Edwards Oil Company regarding building setback requirements. The hearing is scheduled for October 30, 2023, at the Municipal Building.

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Thu Oct 26, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to consider zoning amendments and budget changes

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinances. The meeting also includes second and first readings for several ordinances amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget.

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Fri Oct 20, 2023

Beer Board

Beer Board to consider permit for 1819 Restaurant

The Lawrenceburg Beer Board is meeting to review a permit application for the sale of beer. The request concerns a specific business location on Public Square.

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Fri Oct 20, 2023

Beer Board

Beer Board reviews permit for 1819 Restaurant

The Lawrenceburg Beer Board is meeting to consider a permit application for the sale of beer. The request concerns a specific business location in Public Square.

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Thu Oct 12, 2023

Historical Zoning Committee

Review of signage for 1819 the Restaurant

The Lawrenceburg Historical Zoning Board will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) regarding signage for 1819 the Restaurant.

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Thu Oct 12, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review storage facility and commissary plans

The Lawrenceburg Regional Planning Commission will consider a sketch plan for the Edwards Oil Commissary Building on Helton Drive and a site plan for the CRS Storage Facility on Hwy 43 North. A minor subdivision plat on Beasley Road is also on the agenda. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and public comment sign-in.

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Thu Oct 12, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to consider zoning changes and budget amendments

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment. The council will also conduct first readings for two ordinances amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year General Fund budget.

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Thu Sep 28, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to consider budget amendments and zoning changes

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold second readings for two ordinances amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year General Fund budget. The council will also review two first-reading ordinances regarding the city's zoning ordinance.

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Thu Sep 14, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review site plans and rezoning requests

The Lawrenceburg Regional Planning Commission will review three site plans and two rezoning requests. All items on the agenda are presented by Eddie Cleghorn.

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Thu Sep 14, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to consider budget amendments and zoning changes

The Lawrenceburg City Council will review several ordinances regarding budget appropriations for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning amendments, grant applications, and property disposal.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to consider setback variance at 2325 Highway 43 South

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing regarding a request from Allen Boswell. The board will consider a variance related to building setback requirements for the property located at 2325 Highway 43 South.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

Variance request for building setback at 2325 Highway 43 South

The Baker Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing regarding a request from Allen Boswell. The board will consider a variance to the existing building setback requirement for the property located at 2325 Highway 43 South.

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Fri Aug 25, 2023

Beer Board

Beer Board to consider permit for The Pie Factory

The Lawrenceburg Beer Board will meet to take action on a beer permit application. The request is for the sale of beer for on-premises consumption.

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Thu Aug 24, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to review budget amendments and zoning changes

The City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance to amend the 2022-2023 fiscal year general fund budget. The meeting also includes a first reading for a zoning ordinance amendment and resolutions regarding fire station repairs and grant applications.

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Thu Aug 10, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Regional Planning Commission meets August 10

The Commission will review several land use applications, including final plats and site plans. The meeting also includes a zoning request for Highway 43 North.

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✓ Decided: Lawrenceburg Council approves state emergency management contract

The Board of Mayor and Council approved a contract grant agreement with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. The council also approved June 2023 LUS financials and the first reading of a budget appropriation amendment.

Thu Aug 10, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews zoning and site plans for Highway 43 projects

The Lawrenceburg Regional Planning Commission is meeting to review several land use requests. The body will consider a zoning request and various site and plat plans for properties located on Highway 43 and at Tax Map 71 Parcel 21.

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Mon Aug 7, 2023

Historical Zoning Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals to review height and structure requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing to consider three separate requests regarding building variances and special exceptions. The items include requests for height adjustments, accessory structure sizes, and manufacturing activities.

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Thu Jul 27, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to consider park fees and zoning appointments

The Lawrenceburg City Council will review an ordinance regarding fees for using Rotary Park facilities. The meeting also includes resolutions for appointing a new Board of Zoning Appeals member and participating in the Public Partners matching grant program.

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✓ Decided: Lawrenceburg Council approves facility fees and grant participation

The Board of Mayor and Council approved an ordinance establishing fees for Lawrenceburg Rotary Park facilities. The board also approved a matching grant program and declared certain Public Works property as surplus.

Thu Jul 13, 2023

Historical Zoning Committee

Review of signage application for 18 Public Square

The Lawrenceburg Historical Zoning Committee will meet to conduct routine business, including approving previous minutes and taking public comments. The committee will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for signage at 18 Public Square.

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Thu Jul 13, 2023

City Council

Council to consider zoning amendments and new park facility fees

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold a second reading for Ordinance 1367 regarding historical zoning regulations. The council will also conduct a first reading of Ordinance 1370 to establish fees for using facilities at Rotary Park.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning amendments and downtown grant application

The Board of Mayor and Council approved amendments to the city's historical zoning regulations and authorized a grant application for downtown improvements. The council also passed the first reading of an ordinance to establish fees for Lawrenceburg Rotary Park facilities.

Thu Jul 13, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review billboard, plat, and three site plans

The Lawrenceburg Regional Planning Commission will consider a sketch plan for an off-premise billboard sign at 227 North Locust Avenue, a minor plat for Kramer Avenue, and site plans for Sheds 365, The Way Reality Office, and Project Gemini. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

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Thu Jun 22, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to consider annual budget and several zoning changes

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold second readings on the annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2023-2024. The meeting also includes public hearings on rezoning requests and resolutions regarding various city contracts and appointments.

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✓ Decided: Lawrenceburg Council adopts annual budget and tax rate

The Board of Mayor and Council approved the annual budget and tax rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The council also approved two zoning changes and several service contracts for city infrastructure and auditing.

Thu Jun 8, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to consider zoning changes and budget amendments

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold first readings for ordinances regarding historical zoning regulations and 2022-2023 fiscal year budget amendments. The council will also consider resolutions for property purchases, donations, and downtown renovation payments.

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✓ Decided: Lawrenceburg Council approves property deals and budget amendments

The Board of Mayor and Council approved several resolutions regarding property acquisitions, donations, and conveyances. The board also passed the first reading of three ordinances concerning zoning and the 2022-2023 fiscal year general fund budget.

Thu May 25, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to consider 2023-24 budget and several zoning changes

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold first readings on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and three different zoning ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions on state street sweeping contracts and wastewater infrastructure grants.

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✓ Decided: Council approves first reading of FY2023-2024 budget and tax rate

The Board of Mayor and Council approved the first reading of the annual budget and tax rate. The council also passed several resolutions regarding state contracts, wastewater grants, and software procurement. Three zoning ordinances were addressed, with two passing first reading and one failing.

Thu Apr 27, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council to consider landfill fees and budget amendments

The Lawrenceburg City Council will conduct second readings for ordinances regarding contaminated load fees and the 2022-2023 fiscal year general fund. The council will also consider a resolution to contract with TTL Inc Engineering for on-call services.

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✓ Decided: Lawrenceburg Council approves landfill fee and on-call engineering contract

The Board of Mayor and Council approved an ordinance to add fees for contaminated loads at the city demolition landfill. Council also approved a budget appropriation amendment and a contract for on-call engineering services.

Thu Apr 13, 2023

City Council

Lawrenceburg Council considers $192,070 right-of-way purchase

The City Council is meeting to discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including budget amendments and landfill fees. The body is also reviewing contracts for property sales and infrastructure projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $192,070 for right-of-way purchases and names new street

The Board of Mayor and Council approved several resolutions including a property sale and the purchase of a Kubota utility vehicle. Two ordinances regarding landfill fees and the general fund budget passed their first readings. The council also authorized a grant application for police in-car cameras.

Thu Mar 23, 2023

City Council

Council considers fire department purchase and budget amendments

The Lawrenceburg City Council will review several resolutions including a fire apparatus purchase and property disposal. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance to amend the 2022-2023 Parks and Recreation budget.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $318,654.36 for new fire fighting apparatus

The Board of Mayor and Council approved several resolutions, including the purchase of fire equipment and a new bank account. The council also passed a budget amendment for the Parks and Recreation Department on second reading.

Thu Mar 9, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on demolition landfill, police tasers, fire equipment, and SAFER grants

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold second readings on ordinances to create a demolition landfill on Grinnell Drive with a weigh house and scale, and to amend personnel rules for inclement weather and travel policy. The council will also consider resolutions to purchase tasers for police, reconditioned airpacks and thermal cameras for fire, and to apply for SAFER grants to recruit volunteers and hire four full-time firefighters.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves creation of demolition landfill on Grinnell Drive

The Board of Mayor and Council approved the creation of a city demolition landfill and updated personnel rules regarding inclement weather and travel. The board also authorized equipment purchases for police and fire departments and approved several grant applications for fire department staffing.

Thu Feb 23, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on demolition landfill, personnel rules, and pedestrian crossing contract

The Lawrenceburg City Council will consider three ordinances: creating a demolition landfill on Grinnell Drive with a weigh house, scale, and fees; amending personnel rules for inclement weather; and amending the travel policy. The Council will also vote on resolutions for a PILOT/lease agreement with Gobble Properties and a TDOT contract for pedestrian crossings at David Crockett State Park and Old Waynesboro Highway.

✓ Decided: Council approves first readings for demolition landfill and personnel rule changes

The City Council approved first readings for three ordinances and two resolutions. These include the creation of a demolition landfill and updates to personnel and travel policies.

Thu Feb 9, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves non-profit appropriations and fire equipment grant application

The Board of Mayor and Council approved funding for a list of non-profit organizations and authorized the fire department to apply for a federal equipment grant. The council also approved the vacation of a small section of a cul-de-sac off Motivation Drive.

Thu Jan 26, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves fire department rescue status and grant applications

The City of Lawrenceburg Council approved the Lawrenceburg Fire Department as the city's primary rescue organization. The Council also authorized two grant applications for firefighting and radio equipment. An ordinance to vacate a section of Motivation Drive was approved on first reading.