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CITY OF MADISONVILLE BOARD MEETING October 5, 2026 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR
Prayer
Pledge
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER
Chris Bowers
Rhonda Cooley
Ed Dawson
Nancy Franklin
Danny Long
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
September 14, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR
COMMUNICATIONS FROM RECORDER

  1. Donald Browder to Discuss Sales Tax Referendum
  2. Susan Saunders to Discuss Sales Tax Referendum and Vote
    REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND OTHER
    OFFICERS.
    CHRIS BOWERS – 1) Tractor Supply is Requesting to Widen and Repave Hagler Street at
    Their Own Cost
    RHONDA COOLEY – 1)
    ED DAWSON – 1) Motion to Move Matt Tipton from Part Time to Full Time Police Officer
  3. Motion to Hire Part Time Police Officer
    NANCY FRANKLIN – 1)
    DANNY LONG- 1)
    DANNY DYER- 1) Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 26-407-O An Ordinance
    Amending Madisonville Municipal Code Title 12, Chapter 1, Section 12-102(2)- Permit
    Fees
  4. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 26-408-O An Ordinance Amending
    Madisonville Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 8-209- Classes of Consumption
    Permits, Section 8-213- Interference with Public Health, Safety, and Morals Prohibited,
    and Section 8-215- Prohibited Conduct or Activities by Beer Permit Holders
  5. First Reading of Ordinance 26-409-O An Ordinance to Abandon Alley(s) Within Blocks
    Bounded by Birch Street, College Street, Oklahoma Street, and Monroe Street
  6. Resolution 26-394-R A Resolution of the City of Madisonville, Tennessee, Authorizing
    the Issuance of Interest Bearing General Obligation Capital Outlay Notes, Series 2026, in
    an Amount Not to Exceed 2,200,000 and Providing for the Payment of Said Notes
  7. Resolution 26-395-R A Resolution of the City of Madisonville Board of Mayor and
    Alderman to Participate in the James L. Richardson “Driver Training” Matching Grant
    Program
  8. Approval of Hyper-Reach Contract
    Heather Jones- Library Update and Financial Reports

Kevin Standridge-
Main Street Director-

OLD BUSINESS-

NEW BUSINESS-
Janean Watson/ First Baptist Church- Requesting to Block off Tellico Street and Church

Street for the Annual Fall Fling on October 25, 2026.

September 14, 2026 – Board Meeting Agenda

CITY OF MADISONVILLE BOARD MEETING

September 14, 2026

6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR

Prayer Pledge

ROLL CALL BY RECORDER

Chris Bowers

Rhonda Cooley

Ed Dawson

Nancy Franklin

Danny Long

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

August 3, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes

August 18, 2026 Called Board Meeting Minutes

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Susan Saunders- Sales Tax Referendum

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR

1) Approval to Add 3 Members to the Madisonville Library Board of Trustees

COMMUNICATIONS FROM RECORDER

  1. Proposal to Construct a Small Fence Along One Side of the Drive-Thru at Bradley’s Sweet Side

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND OTHER OFFICERS.

CHRIS BOWERS –

1) Proposal for Traffic Engineering Study

2) Tennessee Municipal Bond Loan Proceeds for Paving

RHONDA COOLEY –

1) Motion to Move Calen Walton from Part Time to Full Time in the Water Department.

2) Motion to Advertise and Hire a Part Time Employee in the Water Department

3)Motion to Approve the Lead Copper Proposal from Cannon and Cannon for the Inventory of Service Lines

ED DAWSON –

1) Motion to Move Officer Bryce Johnson From Part Time to Full Time.

NANCY FRANKLIN – 1) Motion to Plan Workshop to Discuss Community Facilities for Grant Programs

DANNY LONG- 

DANNY DYER-

1) Plemons Park Place Property Discussion

2) First Reading of Ordinance 26-407-O An Ordinance Amending Madisonville Municipal Code Title 12, Chapter 1, Section 12-102(2)- Permit Fees

3) First Reading of Ordinance 26-408-O An Ordinance Amending Madisonville Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Section 8-209- Classes of Consumption Permits, Section 8-213- Interference with Public Health, Safety, and Morals Prohibited, and Section 8-215- Prohibited Conduct or Activities by Beer Permit Holders

Heather Jones- Library Update and Financial Reports

Kevin Standridge- Update on PUD Zoning

Main Street Director- Blaina Best- Master Plan

OLD BUSINESS-

NEW BUSINESS–

Jim Edmonds Requesting Change of a Yield Sign to a Stop Sign on Warren St

Shirley Carson- Discuss Other Half of Right of Way

Kimberly Gonzalez- Discuss Special Program for Robotics Links and Cancer Crossover

Beth Sayles- Discuss Data Center Moratorium

Susan Saunders- Discuss Alley Way Between College and Monroe Street

New Automated Trash Collection Update From Waste Connections

With automated collection, a mechanical arm on the truck lifts and empties your cart. This is safer for our team and allows us to serve you more consistently. To make sure your trash is picked up without interruption, please review the guidelines below.

What We Need from the Customer

1. Bag all trash and place it inside the cart

  • All trash must be bagged – Drivers will continue to service toters and 3-5 bags.
  • The Trash left outside the cart, or beside the cart must be bagged and driver will service up to 5 bags of extras.

2. Keep at least 3 – 5 feet of clearance around the cart

  • Position your cart so there is at least 3 – 5 feet of space on all sides, free of any obstructions.
  • Common obstructions to avoid: mailboxes, parked cars, buildings, fences, poles, low tree branches, and other carts.
  • This clearance gives the automated arm room to safely grab, lift, and empty your cart.

3. Position the cart correctly

  • Place the cart at the curb with the wheels and handle facing away from the street (toward your home).
  • Have your cart out by 7 AM on your service day.

Why This Matters

Following these simple steps ensures:

Reliable pickup — Insuring all trash is bagged will insure safety for drivers as well as make it more efficient reloading the can.

Safety — proper clearance prevents damage to your property and our equipment.

Efficiency — automated collection keeps your service running smoothly and on schedule.

Questions?

If you have questions about your cart, your service day, or these new guidelines, please reach out to our customer service team — we’re happy to help.

August 3, 2026 – Board Meeting Agenda

 CITY OF MADISONVILLE

 BOARD MEETING

August 3, 2026                           

6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR

Prayer

Pledge

ROLL CALL BY RECORDER

Chris Bowers

Rhonda Cooley

Ed Dawson

Nancy Franklin

Danny Long

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

July 6, 2026 Minutes

PUBLIC COMMENTS

1)Susan Saunders to Talk About Sales Tax Increase and a Kiwanis Bench

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR

COMMUNICATIONS FROM RECORDER

1) Set Date and Time for a Town Hall Informational Meeting Regarding the Sales Tax Increase Referendum 

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND OTHER 

OFFICERS.

CHRIS BOWERS – 1) Proposal for Traffic Engineering Study

2) Motion to Award Bid for the Asphalt Overlay on the Streets

RHONDA COOLEY – 1) Motion to Place a Structure on City Property for Machinery and Equipment 

ED DAWSON – 1) Motion to Advertise for a Part Time Police Officer

2) Motion to Advertise for 2 Full Time Police Officers

3) Motion to Approve the Revised EOC Internet Service Contract Between the City and County

NANCY FRANKLIN – 1) Discuss Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program

DANNY LONG- 1) 

DANNY DYER- 1) 2nd and Final Reading of Ordinance 26-396-O An Ordinance Amending the “Zoning Map of Madisonville, Tennessee”, by Adding Parcel 013.00 of Monroe County Tax Map, Group A as R-2, High Density Residential District

2) 2nd and Final Reading of Ordinance 26-401-O An Ordinance Amending Madisonville Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 2 Section 8-212- Where Establishments May be Located

3) 2nd and Final Reading of Ordinance 26-402-O An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of Madisonville, Tennessee by Rezoning Parcel 021.00, Monroe County Tax Map 067D, Group H, Tellico St., Approximately .23 Acres From C-2, Central Business District, to R-1, Low Density Residential District

4) 2nd and Final Reading of Ordinance 26-404-O An Ordinance Amending the “Zoning Map of Madisonville, Tennessee”, by Rezoning Parcel 009.00 of Monroe County Tax Map 067O, Group C, from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to C-3 Highway Business District

5) 2nd and Final Reading of Ordinance 26-405-O An Ordinance Contracting the City Limits of Madisonville, Tennessee by Deannexation of Parcel 42.01 of Monroe County Tax Map 66-E, Group A

6) 2nd and Final Reading of Ordinance 26-406-O An Ordinance to Increase the Sales and Use Tax in the City of Madisonville from 2.25% to 2.75%

Heather Jones– Library Update and Financial Reports

Kevin Standridge–

Main Street Director–

OLD BUSINESS- 

NEW BUSINESS-  

1) Brandy Gentry- Taste of Monroe

2) Janet Ruppell- Discussion about Sales Tax Increase

EXECUTIVE SESSION- 

1) Discussion of Potential Enforcement Action Against Cook Street Property

Notice of Public Meeting

There will be a public town hall meeting on February 18, 2025 at City Hall from 4-5 PM to gather community input on the wants and needs for the parks and recreation plan. Residents are encouraged to share their opinions to help shape future improvements.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Downtown Madisonville is pleased to provide a reliable and eco-friendly Level 2 electric vehicle charger (J1772 connection) for those traveling through our community.  The station is conveniently located in a public parking lot at 311 Tellico Street, Madisonville, TN 37354, within walking distance of downtown shops, restaurants, and public parks.  

New All-Inclusive Playground open at Kefauver Park

 In November of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Development Disabilities awarded over 400K in grant money to the City of Madisonville to make Kefauver Park a place where people of all abilities can play side by side! July 8, 2024 a ribbon cutting was held to mark the official opening of the playground.  

A special thank you to Madisonville Library Director Kim Hicks for writing the grant in conjunction with the City of Madisonville, along with Tracey Green and Stacy Chambers as project managers. Also thank you to Commissioner Brad Turner for selecting Madisonville as a location to make a difference!
November, 2023 Grant Award Presentation
July, 8, 2024 Official Ribbon Cutting