Cottage Grove, Tenn.—Meeting in regular session Tuesday night, the Cottage Grove Legislative Council approved first reading on a new Public Forum Ordinance which sets guidelines for citizens wanting to speak at public council meetings.
The ordinance states that citizen comments need to be limited to three minutes and that debate with council members—or with other citizens—will not be allowed. Final reading of the ordinance will be held at the June meeting.
A public records request form was approved for inclusion in the town’s public records policy.
Two citizens at the meeting made requests: Helen Neimi requested a form for public records inspection and Mark Adkins requested information about the updating of the charter, ordinances and finances.
Mayor David Jackson reported the County Codes Enforcement Officer would be in the area to inspect residences for violations. Jackson assured property owners that the city did not want to take over their property, just get it cleaner.
Niemi requested a form for public records inspection. Adkins requested information about the updating of the charter, ordinances and finances.
In other business:
–A retail agreement for JT’s General Store was approved for another year, with no rent money being charged. JT’s is located in the former bank building.
–Family Fun Day will be held starting at 9 a.m. May 19 at the Cardinal Park in Cottage Grove. Concessions and bouncy houses will be available and proceeds will go to the Fire Department.
–First reading of the 2018-2019 proposed budget for the general fund and state street aid fund was approved.
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