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Steps to Successful Utility Construction (2009)

SCORE members believe that projects can be improved by enhancing the administrative skills of project owners, that is, the city or utility.

Ward, Brett
General
Utilities--Construction
Internal
08/17/2009
07/31/2009

Authority of interim city manager

MTAS was asked if an interim city manager has the authority to appoint a police chief.

Huffer, Dennis
Legal Opinion
City manager
Personnel
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Personnel--Selection and recruitment
Internal
07/16/2021
02/5/2002

Performance evaluation/staff development form for employees in non-exempt classifications.

A form used by Mercer University to aid supervisors in staff training and evaluations.

Mercer University
Form
Personnel--Administration
Personnel--Forms
Personnel--Performance appraisal
Personnel--Training
Public
05/13/2021
01/1/1999

Dead animal pickup on private property: a telephone survey conducted by the MTAS library

Ten cities were asked about their policies and procedures for picking up dead animals from private property.

Cox, Leah
Survey
Animal control
Solid waste
Solid waste--Collection
Solid waste--Laws and regulations
Public
07/16/2021
09/1/2002

Advertising on police cars

MTAS was asked whether the city can sell advertising on city police cars.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Police--Equipment--Vehicles
Purchasing--Policies and procedures
Motor vehicles--Laws and regulations
Public
05/12/2021
11/12/2002

Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program Funding

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry, announces the availability of Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) funds for community tree planting projects.
Nevad, Warren
General
Urban forestry
Trees
Internal
07/12/2021
06/20/2008

Responses and outcomes of the Spring Hill ECD discussion

A meeting was held in Spring Hill, Tennessee on August 31, 2020 to discuss a new direction or a potential shift in focus for the city's Economic Development Council (EDC). There are opportunities to make changes to the current program and employment positions that are part of the council.

Hardy, Pat
General
Community development--Tennessee
Economic development--Tennessee
Planning--Tennessee
Internal
06/28/2021
08/31/2020

Internet forum for Williamson County, Tennessee, terms of use agreement and resolution

An example of a Terms of Use Agreement and a Resolution as submitted by Williamson County for a public Internet forum for use by its County Commissioners.

Williamson County
General
Open meetings--Laws and regulations--Tennessee
Meetings--Planning and management
Internet (Computer network)
Public
07/20/2021
06/1/2011

Collection of fines and costs while decision is on appeal

MTAS was asked what action the city can take against a pallet manufacturer who is in violation of the fire code.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Code enforcement
Fire--Codes
Fire--Inspection
Public
06/21/2021
08/2/1993

Returning an annexation ordinance to the agenda

MTAS was asked whether there is any legal problem with a city putting back on the agenda an annexation ordinance that has been passed on two readings, but which has been deferred for three or four months for further study.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Annexation
Annexation--Laws and regulations
Internal
07/26/2021
03/19/1990
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