Baker public meetings in 2025

Beer Board

The Lawrenceburg Beer Board will meet on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Lawrenceburg Municipal Complex to take action on a permit application.

• Review application for Kay's Country Corner BP (Shree Hari 1122 Inc.)
• Consider off-premise beer sales permit for 1905 W. Gaines Street
• Meeting location: Lawrenceburg Municipal Complex, 25 Public Square

City Council

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances: one to amend the municipal code on refuse and trash disposal service fees, and another to rezone a portion of the John P. Sharp Family Trust property on Flatwoods Road from residential to light industrial. The council will also consider resolutions to contract Sportsgrass USA for turf installation at six baseball fields in Bobby Brewer Park, Musco Lighting for lighting at the Babe Ruth and high school baseball fields, a lease agreement for 306 SEVEN TH STREET (Parcel 078K), and a second amendment to the development agreement for the Good Hope Subdivision.

• Ordinance 1447 – amend Title 17, Chapter (1) of the municipal code on refuse and trash disposal service fees (first reading).
• Ordinance 1448 – rezone John P. Sharp Family Trust property on Flatwoods Road from R-1 to I-1 (first reading).
• Resolution – agreement with Sportsgrass USA to install turf at six baseball fields in and adjacent to Bobby Brewer Park.
• Resolution – agreement with Musco Lighting to install lights at the Babe Ruth and high school baseball fields.
• Resolution – lease agreement with Evers Construction Company, Inc for property at 306 SEVEN TH STREET, Parcel 078K.

The council approved several contracts and agreements, including turf installation at six baseball fields, lighting at Babe Ruth and high school fields, a lease for 306 Seventh Street, and a development amendment for the Good Hope Subdivision. It also rezoned a portion of the John P. Sharp Family Trust property on Flatwoods Road from R‑1 to I‑1. The December 25, 2025 meeting was cancelled and October 2025 financials were accepted.

• Cancelled December 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted October 2025 financials (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1447 (refuse and trash disposal) first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1448 rezoning of Flatwoods Road property from R‑1 to I‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Sportsgrass USA to install turf at six baseball fields in Bobby Brewer Park (passed with one no vote)
• Approved agreement with Musco Lighting to install lights at Babe Ruth and high school baseball fields (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Evers Construction Company for 306 Seventh Street parcel (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to development agreement for Good Hope Subdivision with LUS and Calara (unanimous)

City Council

The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1446, which proposes amending the city’s zoning ordinance to rezone a Hughes Living Trust parcel on the south side of Gallaher Street from commercial (C‑3) to low‑density residential (R‑2). The change would allow the lot to be subdivided into two residential lots, one with less than 75 feet of road frontage. The council will also consider several resolutions, including agreements for a July 4 fireworks display, master services contracts for on‑call surveying with three firms, a lease of a property at 306 Seventh Street to Evers Construction, and a declaration of surplus police department property.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1446 to rezone Hughes Living Trust property on Gallaher Street from C‑3 to R‑2
• Resolution to enter an agreement with Impact Pyro for a July 4 fireworks display
• Master services agreement for on‑call professional surveying with Cleghorn Land Surveying
• Master services agreement for on‑call professional surveying with Johnson and Associates
• Lease agreement for city property at 306 Seventh Street with Evers Construction Company, Inc.

The board approved Ordinance No. 1446, changing the Hughes Living Trust property on Gallaher Street from C‑3 commercial to R‑2 low‑density residential to allow subdivision into two lots. It also approved several master services agreements for on‑call surveying, a fireworks display contract, and declared police department property surplus. The resolution on the Evers Construction lease was postponed.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1446 rezoning Gallaher St. parcel (unanimous)
• Approved master services agreement with Cleghorn Land Surveying (unanimous)
• Approved master services agreement with Johnson and Associates (unanimous)
• Approved master services agreement with Bridgepoint LLC (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks display contract with Impact Pyro for July 4 (unanimous)
• Declared certain police department property surplus (unanimous)
• Resolution concerning Evers Construction lease was differed (postponed)
• Cancelled November 27 meeting due to Thanksgiving (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceburg Planning Commission will review a request to rezone a portion of an unaddressed parcel on Flatwoods Road from R‑1 to I‑1. It will also discuss preliminary plat proposals for the Sunrise Point development on two unaddressed parcels totaling about 32 acres, with road frontages on Carey Circle, 7th Street, Colston Street, and 2nd Street.

• Rezone request: change from R‑1 to I‑1 for Map 59 Parcel 22.01 on Flatwoods Road (applicant Christ Cooley for John P. Sharp Family Trust)
• Preliminary plat for Sunrise Point on a 29.79‑acre parcel with frontage on Carey Circle, 7th Street, and Colston Street (Map 71 Group A Parcel 8.00)
• Preliminary plat for Sunrise Point on a 2.28‑acre parcel with frontage on 2nd Street (Map 71 Group A Parcel 13.00) (applicants Jason Greene & Seth Knight)

City Council

The Lawrenceburg City Council will consider two zoning amendments. Ordinance 1445 proposes rezoning 212 Pulaski Street from C‑3 to C‑1 to allow office space downstairs and a residence upstairs, pending a special exception. Ordinance 1446 proposes rezoning a property on the south side of Gallaher Street from C‑3 to R‑2 for subdivision into two residential lots, contingent on staff approval of a minor plat. The council will also adopt resolutions to partner with Montrose Environmental Solutions, Inc. on brownfield revitalization and to contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for an industrial access road serving Magna Structures of Tennessee.

• Ordinance 1445: rezone 212 Pulaski St from C‑3 to C‑1 (office/residence) – second reading
• Ordinance 1446: rezone south side of Gallaher St from C‑3 to R‑2 for two residential lots – first reading
• Resolution to agree with Montrose Environmental Solutions, Inc. for brownfield identification and grant applications
• Resolution to contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for a State Industrial Access Road serving Magna Structures of Tennessee

The council unanimously approved a rezoning of 212 Pulaski Street from C‑3 to C‑1 and a rezoning of a Hughes Living Trust lot on Gallaher Street from C‑3 to R‑2. It also unanimously adopted a resolution to partner with Montrose Environmental Solutions, Inc. on brownfield identification and revitalization, and a resolution to contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for an industrial access road.

• Approved rezoning of 212 Pulaski Street to C‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Hughes Living Trust lot on Gallaher Street to R‑2 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to work with Montrose Environmental Solutions on brownfield projects (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to contract with Tennessee DOT for State Industrial Access Road (unanimous)
• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Lawrenceburg City Council will consider several ordinances, including a second‑reading amendment to add a Mobile Vending chapter to the municipal code. It will also hold a first‑reading vote to rezone the property at 212 Pulaski Street from a C‑3 General Commercial district to a C‑1 Central Business district, allowing office and residential use. Additional resolutions will address police vehicle purchases, surplus property disposal, a sole‑source software contract for the Codes and Zoning Department, a transportation planning grant application, and acceptance of a lighting project proposal for the police station, 911 center and fire hall.

• Ordinance 1444 – add Chapter 5 Mobile Vending to Municipal Code (second reading)
• Ordinance 1445 – rezone 212 Pulaski Street from C‑3 to C‑1 (first reading)
• Resolution to void ordinance 2025‑21‑8F and authorize purchase of four Dodge Durango SUVs and four Ford Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles for the police department
• Resolution to enter a sole‑source agreement with Govwell for permit system software for the Codes and Zoning Department
• Resolution to accept Poplar Hill Companies proposal for lighting work at the police station, 911 center and fire hall (Lawrenceburg Municipal Lighting Project)

The Lawrenceburg City Council unanimously approved a resolution to void a prior ordinance and purchase four 2025 Dodge Durango SUVs and four 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles for the police department. The council also approved several other items, including a mobile vending standards ordinance, a rezoning of 212 Pulaski Street, a lighting project for the police station, fire hall and 911 center, a software agreement for the Codes and Zoning Department, and a grant application for transportation planning. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1444 adding mobile vending limited‑use standards (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1445 rezoning 212 Pulaski Street from C‑3 to C‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to void ordinance 2025‑21‑8F and purchase eight police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring certain police property surplus for disposal (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to contract Govwell for permit‑system software (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for the transportation planning grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to accept Poplar Hill Companies lighting proposal for police station, 911 center and fire hall (unanimous)
• Accepted August 2025 financial statements (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceburg Planning Commission will consider two rezoning applications: one to change 326 Simpson Street from R-3 (medium-density) to R-4 (high-density) residential, and another to change a Lafayette Street parcel from C-3 (general commercial) to R-2 (low-density) residential. The commission will also review a sketch plan for a co‑work coffee shop at the intersection of Gaines Street and Highway 43, and a final plat for a minor subdivision at East Scott Street and Fred Street. All items are presented for discussion and possible approval.

• Rezone 326 Simpson St (0.51‑acre) from R-3 to R-4 – applicant Paul McGuire
• Rezone Lafayette St (1.2‑acre) from C-3 to R-2 – applicant Hughes Living Trust
• Sketch plan for Co‑Work Coffee Shop at Gaines St & Hwy 43 (Cyclone Corner)
• Final plat for minor subdivision at East Scott St & Fred St (0.75‑acre)
• Comments on coffee shop plan include setback request and traffic‑control suggestions

City Council

The Lawrenceburg City Council will consider Ordinance No. 1444 to amend Title 9 of the municipal code by adding Chapter 5 Mobile Vending Limited Use Standards. The council will also consider a resolution to authorize the Lawrenceburg Tennessee Highway Safety Office to conduct high‑visibility DUI enforcement for fiscal year 2025‑26, providing $10,000 for enforcement, $6,000 for equipment reimbursement, and $4,000 for overtime expenses.

• Ordinance No. 1444 – amendment to Title 9, adding Chapter 5 Mobile Vending Limited Use Standards
• Resolution – authorize $10,000 for high‑visibility DUI enforcement FY 2025‑26
• Resolution – $6,000 reimbursement for equipment purchase
• Resolution – $4,000 for related overtime expenses

The council approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It passed the first reading of Ordinance No. 1444 establishing mobile vending limited‑use standards. The council unanimously authorized the police department to apply for a $10,000 grant, $6,000 for equipment, and $4,000 for overtime for DUI enforcement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1444 on mobile vending standards (unanimous)
• Authorized police grant: $10,000 grant, $6,000 equipment, $4,000 overtime (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Lawrenceburg Planning Commission will discuss two rezoning applications submitted by Mr. Steve Hill and Mr. Heath Hill. The first request seeks to change the zoning from R-3 to R-4 for a 29.79‑acre parcel with road frontage on Carey Circle, 7th Street, and Colston Street (Map 71 Parcel 8.00). The second request seeks to change the zoning from R-2 to R-4 for a 2.28‑acre parcel with road frontage on 2nd Street (Map 71 Parcel 13.00).

• Rezone R-3 to R-4 for 29.79‑acre parcel on Carey Circle, 7th St, and Colston St (Map 71 Parcel 8.00)
• Rezone R-2 to R-4 for 2.28‑acre parcel on 2nd St (Map 71 Parcel 13.00)

City Council

The council approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It passed three ordinances on second reading—updating taxicab definitions and amending budget appropriations for the 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 fiscal years. The council also approved a resolution to enter a contract to sell real property located at 2279 Highway 43 South and Eagle Factory Road. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to municipal code taxicab definitions (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to budget appropriations for 2025‑2026 fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to budget appropriations for 2024‑2025 fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to sell real property at 2279 Highway 43 South and Eagle Factory Road (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved several zoning ordinance amendments, budget appropriations, salary supplement resolutions, and engineering contracts. It also reappointed two members to the Lawrenceburg Beer Board. Finally, the council authorized the police department to buy four 2025 Dodge Durango SUVs through the state bid contract.

• Approved Ordinance 1438 (second reading) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1439 (second reading) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1440 (second reading) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1441 (first reading) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1442 (first reading) – unanimous
• Approved salary supplement resolutions for city employees – unanimous
• Accepted engineering proposal for pedestrian crossings at David Crockett State Park and Old Waynesboro Highway SR 242 – unanimous
• Authorized police purchase of four 2025 Dodge Durango SUVs – unanimous

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. The meeting has been rescheduled for August 21, 2025, at 9 AM.

City Council

The council approved several amendments to the city zoning ordinance, a trash‑container policy amendment, and three resolutions: authorizing the mayor to sign a deed for the sale of utility property to Doss Brothers, approving a pneumatic‑tube system installation with Diebold Nixdorf, and declaring police department property surplus. All motions passed unanimously. No public comments were received on Ordinance 1436.

• Approved Ordinance 1435 zoning amendment (second reading) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1436 fee‑schedule amendment (second reading) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1437 trash‑container policy amendment (second reading) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1438 zoning amendment (first reading) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1439 zoning amendment (first reading) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1440 zoning amendment (first reading) – unanimous
• Authorized mayor to sign deed for utility property sale to Doss Brothers – unanimous
• Approved pneumatic‑tube system installation agreement with Diebold Nixdorf – unanimous

City Council

The council unanimously approved several zoning ordinance amendments and three resolutions. The resolutions authorize the mayor to sign a deed for a property sale to Doss Brothers, approve a pneumatic‑tube system with cameras for a former ATM drive‑through, and declare police department property surplus. All ordinance amendments were passed on second or first reading without opposition.

• Approved Ordinance 1435 (amend zoning enforcement fees and penalties) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1436 (establish schedule of planning, zoning and permitting fees) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 1437 (amend garbage‑container policy for dumpster collection) – unanimous
• Approved resolution authorizing Mayor Blake Lay to sign deed for property sale to Doss Brothers – unanimous
• Approved resolution to contract Diebold Nixdorf for pneumatic‑tube system with cameras – unanimous
• Approved resolution declaring police department property surplus per purchasing policy – unanimous

City Council

The council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 1436, amending the zoning ordinance fee schedule. It also unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 1437, updating the garbage‑container policy. Additionally, the council unanimously authorized the sanitation department to buy a new 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD crew cab.

• Approved Ordinance 1436 to amend zoning fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1437 to amend garbage‑container policy (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD crew cab for sanitation (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the June 12, 2025 minutes. It unanimously passed an amendment to the 2024‑2025 budget appropriations ordinance and a first‑reading amendment to the zoning ordinance. It also unanimously approved three resolutions: authorizing the fire department to apply for a SAFER grant for fifteen volunteers, authorizing a SAFER grant to hire six full‑time firefighters, and permitting Dick McKinley to contract with Lawrence County for animal shelter services.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1434 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1435 zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for fire department SAFER grant for 15 volunteers (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for fire department SAFER grant to hire six firefighters (unanimous)
• Approved resolution allowing Dick McKinley to contract with Lawrence County for animal shelter services (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It gave first‑reading approval to the 2024‑2025 budget appropriations ordinance. The board passed a resolution to sell the parcel at 219 South Military Avenue and another to appoint Eric Lanning to the Board of Public Utilities. A resolution amending salary‑supplement resolutions for certain city employees was also approved.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1434 – budget appropriations for FY 2024‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to sell real property at 219 South Military Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to appoint Eric Lanning to the Board of Public Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending multiple salary‑supplement resolutions for city employees (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the second reading of Ordinance 1432, adopting the annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year July 1 2025 – June 30 2026, with a unanimous vote. It also approved Ordinance 1431 amending the city zoning ordinance, passing with one dissenting vote. Additionally, Ordinance 1433 to vacate a land tract and a resolution to contract with Demand Mechanical, LLC for theater HVAC replacement were each approved unanimously.

• Ordinance 1432 (annual budget & tax rate) approved unanimously
• Ordinance 1431 (zoning amendment) approved with one dissenting vote
• Ordinance 1433 (vacate land tract) approved unanimously
• Resolution to accept bid and contract with Demand Mechanical, LLC for theater HVAC approved unanimously

City Council

The council approved the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes. An ordinance (1433) was approved on first reading. The board accepted a quote and entered a contract with Roof Systems Inc. to replace the roof on the Municipal Complex at 25 Public Square, approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Ordinance 1433 on first reading (motion passed)
• Approved Roof Systems Inc. contract to replace roof at 25 Public Square (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The Lawrenceburg City Council approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting and moved forward on multiple items. Ordinances updating the 2024‑25 budget, the city zoning code, and the 2025‑26 budget and tax rate were adopted. The council also approved a contract with KCI Technologies, declared surplus property, and ratified a lease for Columbia State Community College.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Approved Ordinance 1430 budget appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1431 zoning amendment (passed 3-1)
• Approved Ordinance 1432 annual budget and tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved contract with KCI Technologies for land use plan (unanimous)
• Declared public‑works property surplus (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for Columbia State Community College (unanimous)
• Passed final procedural motion (unanimous)

City Council

The Lawrenceburg City Council adopted several ordinances covering fees for the Crocket Theater, park facilities, and an updated occupational safety program, as well as a budget appropriation. It also passed resolutions for a new playground at Barry Hogues Park, amendments to demolition landfill contracts, appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and a payment to Lawrence County. All motions were approved without recorded vote tallies.

• Ordinance 1427 establishing fees for rental of the Crocket Theater facility – passed
• Ordinance 1428 establishing fees for Lawrenceburg Parks and Recreation facilities – passed
• Ordinance 1429 updating occupational safety and health program – passed
• Ordinance 1430 budget appropriations for FY 2024‑2025 – passed (first reading)
• Resolution to contract with Game Time for playground equipment at Barry Hogues Park – passed
• Resolution amending contract for performance bond for Demolition Landfill lateral expansion (DML5000000129) – passed
• Resolution amending contract for performance bond for Demolition Landfill lateral expansion (DML500000024) – passed
• Resolution appointing Dwain Bradley, Brock Berryhill and reappointing Matt Calvert to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board – passed

City Council

The Board approved the issuance of up to $20,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds, with all present members voting aye. Several ordinances were adopted on first reading, including fees for the Crocket Theater, park facility use, and an updated safety and health program. The council also approved contracts for an audit firm, multiple Tennessee Arts Commission grant applications, and a contract with the state emergency‑management agency.

• Approved issuance of up to $20,000,000 general‑obligation bonds (aye vote by Mayor Lay, Watson, Williams, Sevier)
• Approved initial resolution authorizing $20,000,000 bonds (aye vote by Mayor Lay, Watson, Williams, Sevier)
• Approved ordinance establishing Crocket Theater rental and ticket fees (first reading passed)
• Approved ordinance establishing parks and recreation facility fees (first reading passed)
• Approved ordinance updating occupational safety and health program (first reading passed)
• Approved contract with Matlock Clements CPA for audit services (passed)
• Approved grant applications to Tennessee Arts Commission for Arts Build Communities, Targeted Arts Development, and Creative Aging Tennessee III (all passed)
• Approved contract with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (passed)