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What passed

- Ordinance 12‑18 (Housing Commission): Council voted to amend Title 13 to provide each council member one appointment to the East Ridge Housing Commission. Vice Mayor Tyler made the motion to approve; Council member Ezell seconded. Roll‑call votes were all yes; Ordinance 12‑18 passed first reading.

- Ordinance 12‑19 (Library Board): Council voted to amend Title 2 to codify the historical practice of each council member having one appointment to the East Ridge Library Board. Vice Mayor Tyler moved and Council member Witt seconded; roll call unanimous for first reading.

What was tabled

- Ordinance 12‑17 (Board of Zoning Appeals): The council discussed proposed language that would clarify appointment practice and also considered adding qualification requirements for BZA members. One councilor recommended specifying that at least three of the five BZA members should have relevant knowledge or experience (examples cited included architecture, civil engineering, land‑use planning, real estate and development). Some councilors supported additional qualifications to ensure competent land‑use decisions for a board whose decisions do not routinely return to council on appeal; others opposed specifying particular professions because of concerns about conflicts of interest or limiting the pool of eligible volunteers.

After debate a motion was made and seconded to table Ordinance 12‑17 until staff returns with clearer proposed language; the motion to table passed on a roll‑call vote, with all members voting yes.

Council discussion highlights

- Council member Cagle urged required knowledge for boards that make final decisions on zoning variances, noting disciplines such as architecture, civil engineering, comprehensive planning, and real estate might be relevant.

- Council member Rizzo and others argued that requiring licensed professionals could create conflicts of interest or restrict the pool of residents willing to serve; Rizzo said the codes department and required training already provide technical review.

- Staff advised that some boards (like the BZA) traditionally exercise final decision authority on certain matters and that the city could look to peer cities for model language and training requirements.

Speakers (excerpts used in article)

- Council member Cagle — Council member (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Council member Cagle.
- Council member Rizzo — Council member (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Council member Rizzo.
- Vice Mayor Tyler — Vice Mayor (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Vice Mayor Tyler.
- Council member Ezell — Council member (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Council member Ezell.
- City Manager Brian Miller — City Manager (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: City Manager Brian Miller.

Direct quote(s)

- Council member Cagle on BZA appointments and final authority: “We need to be extremely careful on who we place on these boards because they do not come back to us. The decision they make is final.”

Topics

- Primary: boards-and-commissions
- Other tags: BZA, housing-commission, library-board, appointments

Why this topic

Appointments and qualification rules govern who makes local land‑use, housing and library policy decisions; changes affect the city’s governance of quasi‑judicial boards.

Next steps

Staff will draft clearer, specific language and comparative examples from peer cities and return the item to the council for further action. Ordinances 12‑18 and 12‑19 will proceed through the next steps for final adoption (they passed first reading at this meeting).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 4/24/25","oneSentenceSummary","The East Ridge City Council voted April 20 to codify councilmember appointments to the Housing Commission and Library Board but tabled a proposed zoning‑board amendment after a heated debate over whether to require specific professional qualifications for Board of Zoning Appeals members.","taxTitle","East Ridge, Hamilton County, Tennessee","taxId",70972,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573024,"East Ridge council weighs steep CARTA \"Caravan\" cost jump, directs staff to seek narrower, lower‑cost options",2127,3257000,5384000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124197-386a679e55459f182f9321945530d59d&start=3257&end=5384","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124197-386a679e55459f182f9321945530d59d/thumbnail_3257000.jpg","/articles/6573024/East-Ridge/Hamilton-County/Tennessee/East-Ridge-council-weighs-steep-CARTA-Caravan-cost-jump-directs-staff-to-seek-narrower-lowercost-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573024-2c2b58382527a2ea441d94b1d8172552/orig.mp4?Expires=1770742963&Signature=JyEyFLZOkiYmD9cpo9BFz0ToQYkjpVSXYqM8ZEzsJmyx6CsNgcqkFZMhWCWV~ODHluH7~SpxV-iQN2fbVKJnfQm~Mx2WLkqiB~LjyU7xRtzckab8JUOU-8EWVU5lEXCEXBNTtkEF5tskGDGfXOP~P0gCi~CgDnthW~sfZLWN834bHgFplMwrpA2~TJkPBDEI4EYbRQcv78f7l3vyufu7mtibFDbfOs21lzsIRPMJsSIB~Hy0swbLdAW8n2AvOUymaMmfGKm203RU1p1PDHGS2I0lWyn1ybC2DiHOPmuwEPP~TYHeVbpjV80IA2QDkVZVWFDHY6qvbJI6bmxSk8aWnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Brian Miller told the East Ridge City Council on April 20 that the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has told the city the per‑ride cost for the Caravan paratransit service could rise sharply and that the city must decide how much to budget for next year.

Miller said the city currently averages about 3,200 Caravan trips a year and that CARTA’s internal cost estimate runs about $53.45 per trip; CARTA offered to charge the city $47 per one‑way trip if East Ridge agrees. “If you’re looking at $47 a trip on your 3,200 trips, you’re looking at about $150,000,” Miller said. He told the council the city’s current fiscal‑year appropriation for the service is small (previously paid from ARPA and grant funds) and that he had tentatively penciled $100,000 into next year’s budget while seeking more information and options.

Why it matters: the Caravan provides rides primarily for seniors and people with disabilities. A sudden price increase would require either a large budget increase, reductions to the service, or both. Councilors pressed staff for alternatives that would preserve critical medical trips while reducing discretionary or higher‑cost uses.

What the council discussed

- Funding history and drivers of the increase: Miller said some grant and ARPA funding that previously subsidized the service has ended, and Hamilton County did not appropriate matching funds this year, producing a roughly $100,000 shortfall the city must address. He said CARTA’s grant funds have been depleted and that operating costs have risen.

- Options suggested by CARTA and by staff: limit Caravan trips to medical purposes (medical, dental, dialysis and pharmacy), cap the number of rides per rider or per month, narrow hours of operation, increase the rider fare modestly, or provide a city‑owned vehicle. Miller said a city‑purchased van did not appear cost‑effective based on CARTA’s credit and the vehicle financing scenario presented.

- Administrative feasibility and equity concerns: CARTA staff warned some targeted limits (for example, selecting which trip purposes qualify) could be administratively difficult. Multiple councilors said limiting the service to essential medical trips could materially reduce cost but expressed concern about leaving riders without reasonable alternatives.

- Market alternatives and education: some councilors pointed to private market options — ride‑hail services, pharmacy and grocery delivery, volunteer programs, and veteran services — and urged the city to help residents access them through outreach and classes at the library or community center.

Council direction

Rather than vote on a single change, the council directed the city manager to keep $100,000 in the manager’s preliminary budget for the service and to keep negotiating with CARTA and county officials. Miller said he would work with CARTA’s finance director to return with a narrower, costed menu of options (for example: medical‑only service, reduced hours, per‑rider limits) the council could adopt before finalizing the fiscal‑year budget. No formal change to the program or appropriation was made at the April 20 meeting.

Clarifying details

- Average cost per trip cited by CARTA staff: $53.45 (CARTA provided $47 per trip as the price it would charge East Ridge on current discussions).
- Annual trip volume cited by staff: about 3,200 trips (most recent 12‑month period).
- Current fiscal‑year city appropriation: $10,000 (staff said prior years’ costs were covered in part with ARPA/grant funds; city manager has tentatively penciled $100,000 into the proposed 2025–26 budget as a placeholder).
- Tentative near‑term council direction: leave $100,000 in manager’s proposed budget and return with specific, costed service‑reduction or targeting options.

Speakers (excerpts used in article)

- Brian Miller — City Manager (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: City Manager Brian Miller.
- Charles Williams — Mayor (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Mayor Charles Williams.
- Vice Mayor Tyler — Vice Mayor (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Vice Mayor Tyler.
- Council member Cagle — Council member (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Council member Cagle.
- Council member Ezell — Council member (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Council member Ezell.
- Council member Witt — Council member (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Council member Witt.

Direct quote(s)

- City Manager Brian Miller: “If you’re looking at $47 a trip on your 3,200 trips, you’re looking at about $150,000.”
- City Manager Brian Miller: “I’ll leave a hundred thousand dollars in the budget right now as it is. And I’m sure that if we talk… and take out the entertainment, jobs, the employment, and just leave the medical and dental and dialysis, we should fit below that number.”

Topics

- Primary: transportation-paratransit
- Other tags: CARTA, budget, senior-services, public-transit

Why this topic

The city’s discussion centered on immediate budget choices and local access to medical mobility for seniors and residents with disabilities. The financial gap and lack of county appropriation make this a time‑sensitive municipal budget decision.

Impact and next steps

The manager will return with a costed set of options and any information from Hamilton County or CARTA about alternate funding. The budget presentation is scheduled for the May 8 meeting; the council appears likely to revisit Caravan funding during the budget process.","City Manager Brian Miller told the East Ridge City Council on April 20 that the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority’s (CARTA) Caravan paratransit service could cost the city roughly $150,000 if the council does not narrow the program or find outside funding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573010,"Votes at a glance: East Ridge council actions from April 20, 2025 meeting",2464,193000,2657000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124197-386a679e55459f182f9321945530d59d&start=193&end=2657","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124197-386a679e55459f182f9321945530d59d/thumbnail_193000.jpg","/articles/6573010/East-Ridge/Hamilton-County/Tennessee/Votes-at-a-glance-East-Ridge-council-actions-from-April-20-2025-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573010-54b302e613154eb2f1cad8802f607a44/orig.mp4?Expires=1770742963&Signature=XxnRfwyGS4nNWa4tEY49RUcsg0FJ3XFqwb6iFWmaLf7SIDHqiDgWuB0NIahfaKpMiw0GEr2uLDWKEFucl1tdawxqu0mtfPg7gY7N6w7O0bEiE~WsXWhpYoPSBb6y9FFtlCG7B0YEb07Qgu0Wmh9HCu5Im9msM5o1wABTyYpBbZZzlUeR04nANV-GHAVcm4q~v1USmYDt-V1d5FPcRqusHHvqYmv9pEZvy84GtmVqtIZ~YwSLXJ950DNfC8Onh7hpvpzMGzzEHEVVviQrYV~pypTVgs8~xE-3HCEUYam90atDXEVhd2lqdD5VG8k4SS8ycjcXW-XvJcW8nX9jxLQJCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Ridge City Council took the following formal actions during its April 20 meeting. This roundup lists each voted item, the motion as recorded, who moved and seconded when stated in the transcript, and the roll‑call tally.

Ordinances and resolutions (selected)

- Ordinance 12‑17 (Board of Zoning Appeals code amendment): Motion to table Ordinance 12‑17 until staff provides clearer language and specific qualification language. Second by Council member Ezell. Roll call: Vice Mayor Tyler — yes; Council member Cagle — yes; Council member Ezell — yes; Council member Witt — yes; Mayor Williams — yes. Outcome: TABLED.

- Ordinance 12‑18 (amend Title 13 — Housing Commission): Motion to approve Ordinance 12‑18 (first reading). Mover: Vice Mayor Tyler. Second: Council member Ezell. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED (first reading).

- Ordinance 12‑19 (amend Title 2 — Library Board): Motion to approve Ordinance 12‑19 (first reading). Mover: Vice Mayor Tyler. Second: Council member Witt. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED (first reading).

- Resolution 3676 (sign variance — 6521 Ringgold Road): Motion to approve Resolution 3676 granting sign variances for Whataburger. Mover: Council member Witt. Second: Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call: Vice Mayor Tyler — yes; Council member Cagle — no; Council member Ezell — yes; Council member Witt — yes; Mayor Williams — yes. Outcome: APPROVED (4–1).

- Resolution 3677 (operate medical clinic — 842 S. Germantown Road): Motion to approve Resolution 3677 to permit use of 842 South Germantown Road as a clinic (R‑1 district conditional use). Mover: Vice Mayor Tyler. Second: Council member Witt. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED.

- Resolution 3678 (concession contract award — parks & rec concessions): Motion to approve Resolution 3678 awarding concession operations to WWRD Concessions (proposal offered 25% gross share after sales tax). Mover: Council member Witt. Second: Council member Ezell. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED.

- Resolution 3679 (change order No. 1 — East Ridge Animal Shelter sound attenuation): Motion to approve change order No. 1 (increase of $8,000 due to tariff on defense materials), increasing contract from $192,770.32 to $200,770.32. Mover: Council member Witt. Second: Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED.

- Resolution 3680 (change orders No. 2 & 3 — North Max Smith Road drainage modifications): Motion to approve change orders for drainage modifications on North Max Smith Road project; council noted project not delayed. Mover: Vice Mayor Tyler. Second: (recorded in transcript as second by council member — name not specified). Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED.

Consent agenda

- Minutes of April 10, 2025 council meeting (consent agenda): Motion to approve the consent agenda (including minutes). Motion by Council member Witt, second by Vice Mayor Tyler. Roll call unanimous yes. Outcome: APPROVED.

Roll‑call tallies and movers are recorded as provided in the meeting transcript. If the transcript does not name a mover or second, the entry above notes that fact.

Speakers and staff involved in vote items (selected)

- Mayor Charles Williams — presiding.
- Vice Mayor Tyler — moved several items, voted yes on approved items.
- Council member Cagle — voted no on Resolution 3676 (sign variance); voted yes on other items.
- Council member Ezell — seconded or supported multiple motions.
- Council member Witt — mover for several approvals, including 3676, 3678 and 3679.
- Brian Miller — City Manager and staff presenter on multiple items.

Notes and clarifications

- Ordinances 12‑18 and 12‑19 passed first reading; final adoption requires subsequent readings as required by city code.
- Resolution 3676 approval allows the applicant to proceed to building and electrical permitting subject to standard permit review and any resolution conditions.
- Resolution 3679 includes an $8,000 tariff‑related increase; staff said sufficient fund balance existed in the project account.

If readers need the full meeting packet or the exact ordinance/resolution language, contact the City Clerk’s office or view the city’s public meeting materials.","Summary of formal votes and motions taken by the East Ridge City Council on April 20, including first readings, resolutions and change‑orders; includes movers, seconds and roll‑call tallies where recorded.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":92,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6573020,"Council approves sign variances for Whataburger on Ringgold Road over staff objections and ordinance limits",935,1722000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124197-386a679e55459f182f9321945530d59d&start=1722&end=2657","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124197-386a679e55459f182f9321945530d59d/thumbnail_1722000.jpg","/articles/6573020/East-Ridge/Hamilton-County/Tennessee/Council-approves-sign-variances-for-Whataburger-on-Ringgold-Road-over-staff-objections-and-ordinance-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573020-6829d24bed58e9a4cd70c5e256aecd75/orig.mp4?Expires=1770742963&Signature=hGU2CI1SkumurCD6jujPAkGgmgCsfwQS3XgN2tvmr0Ry5TxCv56fZfUvjcO94~OrE-bZwuYKQYl9Pby3jYorfktFBlwVgh3Q1BJZUuhHDM7yxkro0170w1zvFc1jUZgSp91bmOONi5qiGPtNn0OY-~EOjhw8bw4rJh4-TMaImyD3a2~aa8AqBzQ1guu7iCtDr-faHeaoPGShuUX2mQgWNIa3Xpfs~YwppUgeD5QHgIYKDnYhYTf2juUQdCysU8G8EZ3yUZ5S0LylVByCQkM24l2Us6ZTlQWX8DknFBeeXtB1YM~F5RyHldbxIS2SGi68UHKLZvn6wyhkW2pCFNQlcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Ridge City Council on April 20 approved a variance to the city’s sign ordinance allowing two detached signs for the new Whataburger at 6521 Ringgold Road: a 90‑foot pylon sign and a larger monument sign. The council voted 4–1; Council member Cagle voted no.

Staff and applicant presentation

Houston Woodis of Houston General Sign Company presented the request and site constraints, explaining the business sought a pylon sign to maintain visibility from the Interstate 75 off‑ramp and raised approach on Ringgold Road. Woodis said topography and existing vegetation along the interstate mean building‑mounted signs and a standard monument sign would be obscured to passing traffic, and that a tall pylon would provide acceptable visibility.

Council concerns and background

Council member Cagle led an extended critique of the proposal’s compliance with East Ridge’s sign code and the ordinance’s history. Cagle read from sign regulations and several past council actions, including a moratorium and a later code revision that moved sign appeals to city council. He pointed out that the requested signs exceed the city’s stated size and height limits and said the site already has multiple outdoor advertising displays. “So we’re about 3 signs too many according to our ordinance,” Cagle said, noting the application did not meet several numeric requirements in the sign code.

Other councilors and staff noted that the subject property is private property outside the TDOT right‑of‑way, that CARTA/TDOT rules for outdoor advertising do not block private‑property signs, and that prior council approvals for other large pylon signs (Bass Pro, Topgolf, Ridgewood Village) set local precedents. City staff told council that a prior ordinance change moved land‑development regulation appeals (including sign variances) to the council rather than to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Vote and immediate outcome

A motion to approve Resolution 3676 passed on a 4–1 roll call: Vice Mayor Tyler — yes; Council member Cagle — no; Council member Ezell — yes; Council member Witt — yes; Mayor Williams — yes. Council member Witt made the motion to approve and Vice Mayor Tyler seconded.

Clarifying details

- Property: 6521 Ringgold Road (tax map 169‑LD‑004.01).
- Requested pylon sign: 90 feet tall from grade, two faces, 363 sq. ft. proposed (variance requested from standard limits).
- Requested monument sign: 12 feet tall, two faces, 67 sq. ft.
- Staff and council discussion referenced East Ridge Sign Ordinance No. 10‑28 and state statutes around outdoor advertising; council noted the site’s large setback (approx. 45 feet total from right‑of‑way for the monument sign) and the presence of existing billboards on the parcel.

Speakers (excerpts used in article)

- Houston Woodis — Houston General Sign Company (business). First reference: Houston Woodis, Houston General Sign Company, applicant representative.
- Council member Cagle — Council member (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Council member Cagle.
- Vice Mayor Tyler — Vice Mayor (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Vice Mayor Tyler.
- Council member Ezell — Council member (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Council member Ezell.
- Council member Witt — Council member (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Council member Witt.
- Charles Williams — Mayor (government: City of East Ridge). First reference: Mayor Charles Williams.

Direct quote(s)

- Houston Woodis (applicant representative): “Due to the topography and elevation… the visibility of the attached building signs and the monument sign will be obscured from the interstate traffic. A pylon sign would provide visibility to the site.”
- Council member Cagle: “So we’re about 3 signs too many according to our ordinance.”

Topics

- Primary: land-use-signage
- Other tags: sign-variance, Whataburger, Ringgold Road, Interstate-visibility

Why this topic

The decision changes how a high‑traffic commercial site on Ringgold Road will be signed and illustrates continuing tensions between the city’s written sign standards and council discretion on variances.

Implementation and follow up

Resolution 3676 was approved at the meeting and the applicant may proceed with the approved sign permits subject to building and electrical permits and any conditions contained in the resolution package.

Authorities cited in discussion

- East Ridge Sign Ordinance No. 10‑28 (city land development regulation).
- State code citations and prior city ordinances referenced in council discussion (specific state citations were cited generically during discussion; staff confirmed amendments to local ordinances moving LDR appeals to city council).","After extended discussion about sign ordinance compliance and past moratoria, the council approved a variance allowing a 90‑foot pylon sign and an enlarged monument sign at 6521 Ringgold Road for the new Whataburger; vote 4–1, Council member Cagle opposed.","actionData","errors"]

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