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Raising the number of on-premise beer permits

MTAS was asked about the number of on-premise beer permits in Rogersville and if that number can be raised.

Hardy, Pat
General
Beer--Licenses and permits
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Public
07/23/2021
12/5/2003

Municipal biodiesel production programs (2011)

Small-scale production of biodiesel by municipalities has been conducted successfully by several cities in Alabama and appears to be a concept that can be duplicated in other municipalities across the state and nation.

These programs use recycled waste vegetable oil (WVO) as their primary feedstock for biodiesel. The WVO can be obtained from the food service industry or from local citizens. Organizations such as the Tennessee Renewable Energy and Economic Development Council and the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition can assist local governments with the implementation of sustainable small-scale biodiesel production systems.By using commercially available biodiesel processors and relatively simple oil collection and storage equipment, the municipal fleet management team can produce high-quality biodiesel for use in vehicles and equipment. While there are technical challenges to overcome in any such program, challenges such as WVO quality assurance, fuel quality assurance, and glycerin offtake have all been successfully overcome by fleet operators.The most important aspect of these programs is the successful involvement of local businesses and citizens in creating a community-based recycling and biofuel production program. Such programs alone will not solve the nation’s energy security problem; however, they can be a small step toward energy independence by producing renewable fuels from local resources while building community awareness for environmental protection. In short, these programs allow the local citizens to have a part in producing renewable fuels in their own community.

Nevad, Warren
General
Biofuels
Fleet management--Fuel supply
Internal
03/8/2012
03/8/2012

City employees as councilmembers

MTAS was asked whether city employees are eliglible to run for and hold office as city councilmembers.

Finane, Jim
General
City council
City councilmember
Conflict of interests
Internal
07/7/2021
01/31/2000

Assistant fire chief & training officer sample job description

Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials response, and other duties as assigned. Serves as department training officer and department safety officer. Responsible for the overall direction of fire department operations and administration in the absence of the fire chief.

Wolf, Dennis
Job Description
Fire--Personnel
Personnel--Classification
Public
05/21/2021
06/4/2018

Maryville police department home fleet program

The purpose of this study was to analyze the feasibility of a home fleet (take home car) program.

Barton, Rex
Report/Study
Police--Equipment--Vehicles
Public
07/2/2021
01/11/2002

Alteration of mayor's duties

MTAS was asked whether the city can alter the mayor's duties via charter or by personnel policies.

Hardy, Pat
Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Mayor
Mayor--Aldermanic government
Charters--City--Tennessee
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Internal
07/16/2021
10/25/2005

Grandfathering fireworks stands annexed into the city

MTAS was asked whether a city can "grandfather" fireworks stands annexed into the city?

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Annexation
Annexation--Laws and regulations
Fireworks
Public
07/16/2021
11/14/1994

Divorced employee claimed he was married and entitled to city-sponsored family health insurance coverage

MTAS was asked whether it would be appropriate for the city to terminate an employee who falsely claimed that he was still married and therefore, entitled to city-sponsored family health insurance coverage, when, in fact, this employee was divorced.

Bingham, Pamela
Legal Opinion
Insurance--Health
Personnel
Personnel--Dismissal
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Public
06/15/2021
06/7/2000

Drug-Free Workplace: Contractor's Affidavit

An amendment to the Drug-Free Workplace Law requires employers contracting with state agencies or units of local government to prepare affidavits certifying compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Leydorf, Donna
General
Personnel--Employee assistance programs
Personnel--Health and safety--Drugs
Privatization
Internal
06/15/2021
04/27/2001

Alderman serving as the fire chief

MTAS was asked whether an alderman can keep a seat on the board and also be the fire chief.

Shechter, Leslie
Legal Opinion
City councilmember
Conflict of interests
Ethics
Fire--Personnel
Internal
07/20/2021
10/27/1993
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