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Mount Pleasant public meetings in 2024

25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to appoint mayor, vote on sewer analysis contracts

The Mount Pleasant City Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. Key actions include appointing a new mayor and vice-mayor, and voting on resolutions for sewer system analysis and wastewater treatment plant services with Barge Design Solutions. They will also decide on a CDBG grant water meter replacement bid.

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✓ Decided: Commission appoints Bill White as Mayor, Willie Alderson as Vice-Mayor

The Mount Pleasant City Commission unanimously appointed Bill White as Mayor and Willie Alderson as Vice-Mayor, following the swearing-in of new commissioners. The commission also approved several resolutions, including contracts for sewer system analysis and wastewater treatment plant maintenance, and accepted a bid for water meter replacement.

Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 18:00

City Commission

Mount Pleasant Commission swears in new leaders and approves sewer system analysis

The Mount Pleasant City Commission will hold a study session to swear in new commissioners, appoint a mayor and vice-mayor, and receive reports from city departments. Four resolutions are scheduled for votes, including a sewer system analysis contract and updates to wastewater plans.

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✓ Decided: Commission discusses sewer analysis, cross-connection plan, and maintenance contract; no votes taken

The Mount Pleasant City Commission held a study session on December 12, 2024, discussing several items but taking no formal action. Topics included a proposed $208,000 sewer system analysis contract with Barge Design Solutions, a revised Cross Connection Plan, a $57,000 wastewater treatment plant maintenance checklist contract, and a CDBG water meter replacement bid. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions made.

Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 17:30

Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission reviews park projects, sets 2025 events calendar

The Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review unfinished business, including the outcome of Craft Day, progress on bathrooms at Arrow Mines Park, and the Gathering at the Arrow Mines shelter. They will also discuss the dedication of the shelter at Gardenia Park and set dates for 2025 events, including a monthly public calendar for the Center.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review two industrial subdivision/site plans

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission will consider two new business items: a subdivision of 6.78 acres into two parcels on Hoover Mason Rd, and a site plan for a 13,000 sq ft metal building for Robinette Trucking near North Main St. They will also approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no unfinished business or special reports.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves subdivision and trucking site plan

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission approved a subdivision application for 6.78 acres at 6920 Hoover Mason Rd. into two parcels, and approved a site plan for Robinette Trucking adjacent to 1149 North Main Street with conditions. They also approved the 2025 meeting schedule. All votes were unanimous with four members present.

Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to decide on conditional use permit for 6-foot fence

The Mount Pleasant Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to review a conditional use permit request from R & M Equipment Rentals LLC for a 6-foot black chain link fence in the front yard at 1393 North Main St. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and time for citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Conditional use permit approved for 6-ft fence at 1393 N Main St

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use permit for R & M Equipment Rentals LLC to install a 6-foot black chain link fence in the front yard at 1393 North Main St. The approval included two conditions: emergency vehicle access and a 90-foot setback from the main road. The motion was made by John Hunter, seconded by Terry Brewer, and carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the prior meeting's minutes were deferred due to errors.

Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to vote on Sugar Creek Townhomes agreement and hazard plan

The Mount Pleasant City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions, including adopting the 2024 Maury County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, entering into the Sugar Creek Townhomes Development Agreement, amending an engineering contract with Barge Design Solutions for wastewater treatment plant improvements, and amending a grant resolution. The commission will also review bids for East Merchant Street paving and stormwater work, and consider surplus reversal for a John Deere lawnmower. Routine reports from the mayor, city manager, and departments are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves Sugar Creek Townhomes water line agreement

The Mount Pleasant City Commission approved a development agreement for Sugar Creek Townhomes, including a 16-inch water line with the city covering $120,000 in betterment costs. They also adopted the 2024 Maury County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, approved an amendment to the Barge engineering contract for the wastewater treatment plant, and rejected two bids for East Merchant Street paving and stormwater work.

Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to consider hazard plan, Sugar Creek agreement, paving bid

The Mount Pleasant City Commission is meeting in a study session to discuss several items, including resolutions on a hazard mitigation plan and a Sugar Creek developer's agreement, a possible bid for East Merchant Street paving, and a wastewater treatment plant extension engineering agreement. The agenda also includes routine reports and citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Commission discusses grant, bypass, water line; no votes taken

The Mount Pleasant City Commission held a study session on November 14, 2024, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. Topics included a $1,980,012 Community Center grant resolution, TDOT talks on lowering the bypass speed limit, a developer's agreement for Sugar Creek Townhomes (including a $120,000 water line betterment), and a possible East Merchant Street paving bid. The meeting was informational only.

Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 17:30

Recreation Commission

Mount Pleasant Recreation Commission reviews park updates and event planning

The Mount Pleasant Recreation Commission will review unfinished park projects and event planning at this meeting. Updates include the Haunted Trail, Boy’s and Girls Club stay, Arrow Mines Park bathrooms and shelter, Rotary Park shelter repairs, and pickleball court night games. New business includes volunteer recruitment for Craft Day and Breakfast with Santa, as well as planning for next year’s events.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves October minutes with correction; discusses park projects

The Mount Pleasant Recreation Commission approved the October 9, 2024 meeting minutes with a correction (changing 'violet' to 'violent') and discussed several park and community center updates. No formal votes were taken on new projects; the commission agreed to schedule the Willie B. Baker Shelter dedication for December 7, 2024, and discussed extending the Boys & Girls Club agreement on a month-to-month basis.

Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Sugar Creek Townhomes development agreement

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission will meet to review a proposed development agreement for Sugar Creek Townhomes on Sugar Creek Lane. The agenda includes routine procedural items and a public hearing for the developer Allen Blevins' request.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to decide two conditional use permits for metal building and fence

The Mount Pleasant Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two conditional use permit requests: one for a 30x40 metal building at 500 Mockingbird Dr. and another for a six-foot chain link fence at 1393 North Main St. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and is otherwise procedural.

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✓ Decided: BZA approves conditional use permit for metal building on Mockingbird Dr.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a Conditional Use Permit for a 30x40 metal building at 500 Mockingbird Dr. and deferred a fence request at 1393 North Main St. until the applicant can be present. Minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting were also approved.

Wed Oct 30, 2024 · 17:00

City Commission

City Commission to vote on fixed-price gas purchase from Symmetry Energy

The Mount Pleasant City Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider Resolution 2024-37, which would authorize the city to purchase gas from Symmetry Energy Solutions, LLC at a forward physical fixed price. The commission will also receive an update on existing forward physical fixed price plans. The meeting includes public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves natural gas fixed-price purchase from Symmetry Energy

The commission approved Resolution 2024-37 authorizing the city to purchase natural gas from Symmetry Energy Solutions at a forward physical fixed price, with the condition that the fixed price cannot extend beyond March 2028. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Davis voting nay. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to vote on 911 locator requirement, Magnolia Drive acceptance, and rezone

The Mount Pleasant City Commission will hold public hearings and final readings on three ordinances: requiring 911 locators in new residential construction, accepting a portion of Magnolia Drive as a city street, and rezoning 16.30 acres on North Main Street from Highway Commercial to Light Industrial. The commission will also consider resolutions on purchasing property at 115 Columbian Avenue and Appletree Street, declaring police and fire inventory as surplus for sale, and accepting a Tennessee Highway Safety Office grant. Monthly reports from the mayor, city manager, and financial/budget reports are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves 911 locator ordinance for new homes, 3-1

The Mount Pleasant City Commission approved Ordinance 2024-1126 requiring 911 locators in new residential construction, with Commissioner Johnston voting against. They also approved accepting a portion of Magnolia Drive as a city street and rezoning 16.3 acres on North Main Street to Light Industrial. A special meeting was scheduled to discuss gas price purchases.

Thu Oct 10, 2024 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to vote on 911 locators, rezoning, street acceptance

The Mount Pleasant City Commission is holding a study session with public hearings and final readings on three ordinances: requiring 911 locators in new residential construction, accepting a portion of Magnolia Drive as a city street, and rezoning 16.30 acres on North Main Street from Highway Commercial to Light Industrial. The commission will also consider resolutions to purchase property at 115 Columbian Avenue and Appletree Street, declare police and fire department inventory as surplus for sale, and accept a state highway safety grant. Reports from the mayor, city manager, and departments, including a lead and copper presentation, are scheduled.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 17:30

Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission to discuss new screen, Santa event, pickleball

The Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review unfinished business, including coach background checks and the Haunted Trail and Chili Cook-off, and to discuss new items such as purchasing a new screen, Breakfast with Santa, pickleball, and the end of the Boys and Girls trial period. The agenda is largely routine, with no major financial decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Commission keeps coach background check policy unchanged

The Recreation Commission discussed but did not change the coach background check policy, with members expressing liability concerns. They also reviewed plans for the Haunted Trail & Chili Cook Off, discussed the Willie Baker Shelter dedication, and noted the Boys & Girls Club trial period has ended.

Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review final plat and road transfer

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission will consider a final plat for a property at 302 Locust Street to create three lots, and a resolution recommending acceptance of a portion of Magnolia Drive. The meeting includes routine items like approval of prior minutes and citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves final plat for 3 lots at 302 Locust St

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission approved a final plat for DTM Enterprise LLC to create 3 lots at 302 Locust Street, with a condition to establish a maintenance easement. The commission also approved Resolution 2024-PC-04 recommending acceptance of the transfer and ownership of a portion of Magnolia Drive. Both motions passed with no recorded opposition.

Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 18:00

Historic Zoning Commission

Historic commission to review window/door restoration at 105 Broadway

The Mount Pleasant Historic Zoning Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, elect officers, and review a certificate of appropriateness for exterior work at 105 Broadway. They will also discuss awnings at several downtown properties. The meeting is open to citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Historic Zoning Commission approves COA for 105 Broadway renovations

The Mount Pleasant Historic Zoning Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for property at 105 Broadway to restore and replace windows, doors, an awning, repair walls, paint, replace a concrete pad, and build a pergola. The commission also approved minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting and elected officers. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to consider 911 locator requirement, rezoning, and $455K bond for vacuum truck

The Mount Pleasant City Commission is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including requiring 911 locators in new residential construction, accepting Magnolia Drive as a city street, rezoning a property from Highway Commercial to Light Industrial, and authorizing up to $455,000 in bonds to purchase a vacuum truck. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, reports from the mayor, city manager, and departments, and a tax write-off for 2013.

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Thu Sep 12, 2024 · 18:00

City Commission

City Commission to vote on $455K bond for vacuum truck and zoning changes

The Mount Pleasant City Commission will review routine reports and vote on new business including two bond resolutions totaling $455,000 for a vacuum truck, zoning changes on Magnolia Drive, and a rezoning from Highway Commercial to Light Industrial on a property.

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✓ Decided: Study session only; no votes taken on street plan, 911 locator, or bonds

This was a study session with no formal votes. Presentations were given on a street/sidewalk assessment proposal ($116,100) and a 911 locator ordinance, but no action was taken. Several other items were discussed, including Magnolia Drive acceptance, a zoning change, bond resolutions, and grant applications, all without action.

Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 17:30

Recreation Commission

Mount Pleasant Recreation Commission to review prior meeting items and plan holiday events

The Mount Pleasant Recreation Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, review unfinished business from the last session, and discuss new holiday event proposals including an annual craft day and Breakfast with Santa. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning, subdivisions, and a 112,500-sf industrial building

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission will review several rezoning and subdivision requests, including a proposed industrial building with rail access, a 232-home subdivision, and two lot re-subdivisions. The commission will also consider a 12-month extension for previously approved town home plans. Public comments will be heard.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to vote on water, wastewater, fire grant, and vehicle leases

The Mount Pleasant City Commission will consider several resolutions, including professional services agreements for water meter replacements and water treatment plant improvements, a wastewater treatment plant disinfection project, acceptance of a firefighter grant, and equipment leases for police and fire vehicles. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, monthly reports, and a proclamation.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves multiple contracts, grants, and leases for city projects

The Mount Pleasant City Commission approved several resolutions including grants for park cameras and firefighter PPE, engineering contracts for water meter replacements and treatment plant improvements, a UV disinfection system for the wastewater plant, leases for police and fire vehicles, a water leak survey, a facade grant bid, and a change order for downtown revitalization. They also approved a memorandum of understanding for Kate Collier's part-time employment and authorized the City Manager to approve change orders up to $25,000. All votes were unanimous except for the MOU and change order authority, which had dissenting votes.

Thu Aug 15, 2024 · 18:00

City Commission

Commission to vote on water, fire, police, and grant items

The Mount Pleasant City Commission is holding a study session to discuss and potentially act on several resolutions, including water meter replacements, water treatment plant improvements, a wastewater disinfection project, and vehicle leases for police and fire departments. They will also consider a firefighter grant, a facade grant for 105 Broadway Street, and a memorandum of understanding with Kate Collier. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and monthly reports.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider sign variance for Landmark Ceramics

The Mount Pleasant Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider a sign variance request from UST INC for Landmark Ceramics at 1427 N. Main Street. The applicant seeks to exceed the allowed square footage and height for an on-ground sign. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of prior minutes and general citizen comments.

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Wed Aug 14, 2024 · 17:30

Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission to discuss park events, bathrooms, and splash pad shutdown

The Mount Pleasant Recreation Commission is meeting to review unfinished business and discuss new items. Topics include the Boys and Girls Club, Gardenia Park, the Back to School Bash, an August event, bathrooms at Arrow Mines Park, a craft event, the splash pad shutdown, a September event, and Haunted Trails. The agenda is largely a working session with no votes or contracts listed.

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✓ Decided: Recreation Commission approves Anna Arnold appointment recommendation

The Mount Pleasant Recreation Commission unanimously approved recommending Anna Arnold to the Mayor for appointment to fill a vacant commission seat. The commission also approved the July 10, 2024 minutes and discussed park vandalism, a safety grant application, and upcoming events.

Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review two large building proposals

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission will meet to review two new business items: an 18,000-square-foot accessory building for United Farm & Home Co-op and a 167,480-square-foot industrial building for Xxentria. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and hearing citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two major building projects in Mount Pleasant

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission approved two new building projects: an 18,000-square-foot accessory building for United Farm & Home Co-op at 1385 Main Street, and a 167,480-square-foot industrial building for Xxentria Asset Management in Cherry Glen Industrial Park. Both approvals included waivers for certain requirements. All votes were unanimous.