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Firefighter training and certification in Tennessee

MTAS Fire Consultant Dennis Wolf created this document in order to compile information from frequently asked questions regarding what training firefighters are required to have.

Wolf, Dennis
Cross, Steven
General
Fire--Training
Fire--Personnel--Tennessee
Public
09/25/2023
09/25/2023

Drainage issues caused by roadbed erosion in Bulls Gap, Tennessee

A summary of the drainage problems on a property owner's land, as well as recommendations for drainage work that the town of Bulls Gap could carry out (within the town's right of way) to reduce erosion of a roadbed by stormwater runoff.

Rollins, Sharon
General
Drainage
Drainage--Design and construction--United States
Right of way--Laws and regulations
Stormwater management
Stormwater management--Erosion control
Stormwater management--Soil erosion
Bulls Gap (Tenn)
Internal
04/22/2024
06/21/2021

Johnson City animal shelter director comparisons

MTAS collected salary, jurisdiction, and departmental information for the position of animal shelter director from seven Tennessee cities.

Hardy, Pat
Survey
Animal shelters--Personnel
Animal control--Personnel
Animal shelters--Surveys
Animal control--Surveys
Personnel--Compensation
Public
03/29/2021
10/15/2015

Kingston green technology committee goals and objectives

MTAS was asked to facilitate a meeting of the Kingston Green Technology Committee.

Nevad, Warren
General
Environment--Boards
Kingston (Tenn)
Solid waste--Recycling
Finance--Grants-in-aid
Public
04/12/2021
11/9/2009

Wheel Tax

MTAS was asked whether a city may impose a "wheel tax."
Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Taxes--Motor vehicles
Taxes--Privilege
Tax collection
Internal
07/12/2021
06/14/1994

Resolution establishing a section 125 cafeteria plan for employees

A resolution of the Town of Pittman Center, Tennessee, authorizing the establishment of a Section 125 cafeteria plan for employees

Hardy, Pat
Resolution
Personnel--Flexible benefit plans
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Personnel--Municipal resolutions
Public
07/12/2021
01/3/2006

Drainage issues in Spring City, Tennessee

A summary of drainage problems reported by citizens in certain areas of the town of Spring City. Recommendations for how to address these concerns is included, with the caution that public funds may not be used to benefit any particular private property owner.

Rollins, Sharon
General
Drainage
Drainage--Design and construction--United States
Right of way--Laws and regulations
Stormwater management
Stormwater management--Erosion control
Stormwater management--Soil erosion
Spring City (Tenn)
Internal
04/22/2024
03/22/2021

Firearms in parking lots

As enacted, this bill creates a cause of action against an employer for discharge or adverse employment action based solely on transportation or storage of a firearm or firearm ammunition in an employer parking lot.

Grubbs, John
Hodge, Elisha
General
Weapons--Laws and Regulations
Parking--Laws and regulations
Personnel--Health and safety--Laws and regulations
Internal
05/12/2021
05/21/2015

Property owner has begun constructing a motel under which a city sewer line is situated

Where the owner of the property has begun constructing a motel under which a city sewer line is situated, MTAS was asked whether the city should seek an injunction from the court to halt all construction.

Bingham, Pamela
Legal Opinion
Easements
Utilities--Laws and regulations
Internal
06/23/2021
05/26/1998

State of Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Program

MTAS suggests that municipalities defer action on any ordinance implementing the tax freeze program until after the final rules have been developed. Includes a sample resolution that creates a study committee to consider the impact of such a program prior to adoption.

Phebus, Dick
General
Taxes--Real property--Tennessee
Taxes--Real property
Internal
09/13/2007
09/12/2007
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