The Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) participated in the Red Bank City Commission's strategic planning process on February 23, 2024. The session began with an overview of the strategic planning process. The objectives of the process were to create a mission statement, scan the internal and external environments via SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), create a vision statement, select values, and then to devise goals to guide the city in achieving its vision. The final step in the process of strategic planning is to create a list of programs and policies (objectives) that will help the city achieve its goals.

MTAS was asked to review the city's Code of Ordinances regarding whether the city was authorized to issue a license for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.

An ordinance to amend the Town of Decatur Code pertaining to the re-introduction of failed motions to adopt ordinances and resolutions.

MTAS was asked what options are open to the city relative to the hotel-motel tax revenue.

An overview of traffic calming measures that can be used to provide a safer environment for pedestrians and children by reducing speed and accidents. Engineered solutions include in-street pedestrian crossing signs, flashing beacons, pavement markings, speed tables, and chicanes.

This guide provides an overview of various financing programs available to Tennessee's local governments for water, wastewater, solid waste, and other project needs.

Effective immediately upon its signing Mar. 17 by Gov. Sundquist, a new law made two significant changes in the uniform city manager-commission charter.

Six airport managers were asked questions about their budget and the salary of their executive directors and managers.

MTAS was asked about recommended staffing levels for police departments.

MTAS was asked whether the Utility System's employment contract with a person to be the CEO and president of that system is legal and whether the mayor may appoint an alderman to be a member of the utility system.