Town of Cleveland Council
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Town of Cleveland
October 12, 2023
Regular Council Meeting
Town Hall
7:00pm
Audience gave Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerry Jones at 7:00pm.
Roll Call:
Councilmembers James Bynum, Donna McDougal, Chad Pass, James Sullivan was present Tommy Swindle was absent
Superintendent Steve Pass, Police Chief Ken Evans, Town Attorney Alex Smith, Town Clerk Miranda Shirley
Reading of the September 14 ,2023 Public Hearing meeting minutes. Mayor asks if there are any changes or corrections to these minutes, if not they will stand approved as submitted.
Reading of the September 14, 2023 Work session minutes. Mayor asks if there are any changes or corrections to these minutes, if not they will stand approved as submitted.
Reading of the September 14, 2023 Regular session minutes. Mayor asks if there are any changes or corrections to these minutes, if not they will stand approved as submitted.
Mayor Report:
Nothing at this time
Board Committee Reports:
Park Board-
Nothing at this time
Grant Committee-
Nothing at this time
Medical Clinic-
Nothing at this time
Chamber Board-
Mayor Jerry Jones presented council with open position for any one that might be interested in obtaining.
Utility Board-
Mayor Jerry Jones presented council with the expenditure of approx. $12,000.00 for charge for the new meters from the Water and Sewer for fiscal year 2024.
Police Department-
Nothing at this time
Old Business:
Nothing at this time
New Business:
Mayor Jerry Jones presented council a Thank you from the Blount County Education Foundation for the $4000.00 donation
Attorney Alex Smith presented council with court date October 16th 2023 at 9:30 am for the hearing of the business with past due taxes, should any of the council members like to attend.
Attorney Alex Smith presented council with the public records request from 2015 to present for certain annual data and the Police Department annual data. Attorney will follow up for more information.
The Mayor and Council were presented with September 2023 General Fund and Water Department Financial Statements.
On the Agenda to Speak:
Mayor Jerry Jones presented council with a resignation letter he had submitted to Town Clerk Miranda Shirley effective January 1, 2024. Mayor Jerry Jones stated it has been an honor and privilege to serve the community all these years.
A Move was made by James Sullivan to adjourn. All agreed.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________
Mayor, Approval of Council
_______________________________
Miranda Shirley, Town Clerk
October 12, 2023
Regular Council Meeting
Town Hall
7:00pm
Audience gave Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerry Jones at 7:00pm.
Roll Call:
Councilmembers James Bynum, Donna McDougal, Chad Pass, James Sullivan was present Tommy Swindle was absent
Superintendent Steve Pass, Police Chief Ken Evans, Town Attorney Alex Smith, Town Clerk Miranda Shirley
Reading of the September 14 ,2023 Public Hearing meeting minutes. Mayor asks if there are any changes or corrections to these minutes, if not they will stand approved as submitted.
Reading of the September 14, 2023 Work session minutes. Mayor asks if there are any changes or corrections to these minutes, if not they will stand approved as submitted.
Reading of the September 14, 2023 Regular session minutes. Mayor asks if there are any changes or corrections to these minutes, if not they will stand approved as submitted.
Mayor Report:
Nothing at this time
Board Committee Reports:
Park Board-
Nothing at this time
Grant Committee-
Nothing at this time
Medical Clinic-
Nothing at this time
Chamber Board-
Mayor Jerry Jones presented council with open position for any one that might be interested in obtaining.
Utility Board-
Mayor Jerry Jones presented council with the expenditure of approx. $12,000.00 for charge for the new meters from the Water and Sewer for fiscal year 2024.
Police Department-
Nothing at this time
Old Business:
Nothing at this time
New Business:
Mayor Jerry Jones presented council a Thank you from the Blount County Education Foundation for the $4000.00 donation
Attorney Alex Smith presented council with court date October 16th 2023 at 9:30 am for the hearing of the business with past due taxes, should any of the council members like to attend.
Attorney Alex Smith presented council with the public records request from 2015 to present for certain annual data and the Police Department annual data. Attorney will follow up for more information.
The Mayor and Council were presented with September 2023 General Fund and Water Department Financial Statements.
On the Agenda to Speak:
Mayor Jerry Jones presented council with a resignation letter he had submitted to Town Clerk Miranda Shirley effective January 1, 2024. Mayor Jerry Jones stated it has been an honor and privilege to serve the community all these years.
A Move was made by James Sullivan to adjourn. All agreed.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________
Mayor, Approval of Council
_______________________________
Miranda Shirley, Town Clerk