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Zanger said she has been addressing the council for four months and described Gallatin upon arrival as a “sweet small city” with “genuine charm” that she fears is being lost to rapid construction. “All I've heard for the past 4 months is too fast, too much, slow down,” Zanger said. She told the council the pace of development is destroying animal habitat and plant life and that she has repeatedly urged elected officials to allow more time for the environment and infrastructure to adapt.

Zanger said she moved to Gallatin to retire and described being dismissed by some longtime residents because she has lived in the city for eight years. She asked the council to consider the cumulative consequences on traffic, drainage, noise and neighborhood character. Zanger did not propose a specific ordinance at the meeting; her remarks were delivered as public comment and no formal action was taken.

The committee meeting proceeded to the regular agenda after public recognition; staff and council did not record a formal response to Zanger’s remarks during the session.

Context: Zanger’s comments followed earlier public-recognition remarks that touched on downtown business support and previewed item 4 (central business improvement districts). Her remarks were part of several public comments the committee receives during the public-recognition period.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Gallatin 2025-06-25","oneSentenceSummary","During public recognition at the June 24 meeting, resident Martha Zanger urged the council to slow the pace of development in Gallatin, saying rapid growth is eroding the city's character and harming local ecology.","taxTitle","Gallatin City , Sumner County, Tennessee","taxId",52803,"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},6553362,"Committee approves resolution to adopt Private Chapter 17 amending Gallatin charter on outside employment for department heads",122,1676000,1798000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5070774-529a5c6c410432f0d2ed8e79892595b4&start=1676&end=1798","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5070774-529a5c6c410432f0d2ed8e79892595b4/thumbnail_1676000.jpg","/articles/6553362/Gallatin-City/Sumner-County/Tennessee/Committee-approves-resolution-to-adopt-Private-Chapter-17-amending-Gallatin-charter-on-outside-employment-for-department-heads","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553362-a43c8e5b05e2b17036c86adb34170017/orig.mp4?Expires=1770441275&Signature=csNzqDUTD5Irq3ThIfmK85Ycx606FjiBCOPSXwRDpSOtlAJmsnOcCoLVGjhKKyY5eego6p5N4Liq1yUyyOxdnHrBlg0D~exYLOpfKmWxyQDxCaFtMgBWhYNdOPefZDwdvnxClVUmOE6zMszjl79-VaRTi2LCGb7LT7pSMWbUindQEIQZ5kWxE8oMjij2dmP1vvY7-gKEaEarkFHvr6Xu4JbMuKQYtsJ8eWNPor1sdNNjoCh3C1cs24StOhUgUsW~drbokaGDFK5hg0wAioEq9lHIcj2EACIOfbASWwBf3hB2soMayYlm1qJE0AaiHmqcLtSyu9bsqB7Ir6rmNbVgqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gallatin City Council Committee on June 24 unanimously voted to forward a resolution approving Private Chapter 17 of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, which amends Article 6, Section 2(a) of the city charter to eliminate a requirement that appointed officers devote all of their time to their office.

City Attorney Macaulay explained the change stems from a 2024 city ordinance (24-10-55) that asked the General Assembly to amend the charter to remove conflicts between the charter and municipal code related to outside employment by department heads. The General Assembly approved the request as Private Chapter 17, and local legislative approval now requires a two-thirds vote for the amendment to take effect.

Councilman Alexander moved the resolution forward and Councilman Carter seconded. The committee voted unanimously to advance the resolution to the full council.

Next steps: the resolution will be placed on the full council agenda for formal approval and to meet the charter amendment’s required local adoption steps.","The committee unanimously forwarded resolution R2506-34 to approve Private Chapter 17 of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, which amends the Gallatin city charter to remove prior language requiring appointed officers to devote all their time to office; the measure requires a two-thirds vote to take effect.",{"_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},6553367,"Committee moves annexation petition for 5.09-acre Frank parcel to council; measure passes 6-1",148,1508000,1656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5070774-529a5c6c410432f0d2ed8e79892595b4&start=1508&end=1656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5070774-529a5c6c410432f0d2ed8e79892595b4/thumbnail_1508000.jpg","/articles/6553367/Gallatin-City/Sumner-County/Tennessee/Committee-moves-annexation-petition-for-509-acre-Frank-parcel-to-council-measure-passes-6-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553367-6894129625ae599474d0857724cbca0f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770441275&Signature=aPBe~VSXwNNMHLBIyWdxBK9~JAljGoFuDrGGBZ1ht0JzNzCcjVzgdkV3WXJtcYuyy~FYMXbZAB0Qr0p7K2iKn7EMxhVjspeqKI9sJvqJzP6kHhuyEWgCf76PxQSq7HntewXVtSZkI7a95VsiqWfZLHgCcYoA8uT1zWvgGCaWxOv3ID3ky~lodsvGwQWPFrmr318S6b64e5cvHeWn4a075Y7-Wd448K5P6LUKNNglazHNuq6JUrmE3DEJ7dh1WYqPiFt7xXrfJQ-cbIaC7QpMt-kkzI9w3NH3Y3w3VwiZhtjCv5ar3bwtcmYT4utQYTAR0f3A1lkwsBhQI2reuaWylQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gallatin City Council Committee on June 24 moved to send a resolution to the full council that authorizes property owner Frederick Frank to submit a formal application to annex a 5.09-acre parcel (tax map 114, parcel 043) into the city. The committee vote to forward the resolution passed 6-1.

City Planner Brian Rose described the Frank property as a “county island” just east of Highway 109 and south of Highway 25. Rose said the applicants listed on the petition are Matt Harris and/or Cal Gentry, who will act as agents for the owner during the formal application process. He summarized typical municipal reasons for annexation, including unified planning, extending municipal services, and orderly growth.

Vice Mayor Hayes moved to forward the resolution; Councilman Fennell seconded. During discussion, Councilman Chant said he could not support forwarding the application until the city’s plan of service issue is resolved: “I know you're working on it to fix that, but until you're on that fixed, I can't vote yes for it,” Chant said, and registered the lone vote against the motion.

Staff told the committee that if the resolution is approved by the council, the applicant will submit a formal application and city staff will return with a more detailed review, recommended service plan and any necessary zoning considerations.

Next steps: the full city council will consider the annexation resolution. If the council approves the authorization, staff will perform a formal review of the parcel, prepare the plan of services for council consideration and report back with findings.","The committee voted to forward a resolution authorizing submission of an annexation application for a 5.09-acre county island (tax map 114, parcel 043) owned by Frederick Frank; the motion passed 6-1 with Councilman Chant voting no citing a plan-of-service issue.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6553371,"Committee forwards $451,089 surety funds for Connect 55 site stabilization to council",113,1371000,1484000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5070774-529a5c6c410432f0d2ed8e79892595b4&start=1371&end=1484","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5070774-529a5c6c410432f0d2ed8e79892595b4/thumbnail_1371000.jpg","/articles/6553371/Gallatin-City/Sumner-County/Tennessee/Committee-forwards-451089-surety-funds-for-Connect-55-site-stabilization-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553371-aec8cfcfb954b781fdcb832beb4ff074/orig.mp4?Expires=1770441275&Signature=EylrSQGOSXAwkXVbU6GfxBWqaKNONV5cNOt7nVOkzFBz5jtgFPtraJ5c5g0AKPsX8Eo6orrHX6Zp6jJtrvuVW7--Vcq6hACacYvqscNr3HaDDegotab6JBCnU8IUZRXJYQdpe6H6D9gm7VbknhFg5FHUVw0PncPSBZKJhP3pgwXDwcFi7YgG9EVgw6Hj~y5RpKCqQ70YvHpyZwFkM~vgQxy19rNllTMzzQ4-xXZB~Wsx1Fy4fhKlw8iDUr2nuxuA6W2qosK7~FbSOF56IIcyBbOX~40mhpVG0sfrMhazy-uOpjK8pFyNuNd0PZqZXf21eOYTmy7xGfLhzNCalAbg8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gallatin City Council Committee on June 24 voted to send to the full council an ordinance appropriating $451,089.12 of surety funds to address unfinished site work at the Connect 55 assisted-living project at Savannah Marketplace.

City Planner Brian Rose told the committee the project had completed initial grading and drainage work but then discontinued construction and left the site unstable. The bank that had issued a surety bond declined to renew the surety, and on May 29, 2025 the planning commission voted to call the surety so the city could secure funds to stabilize or return the site to its original state.

Rose said staff had received the surety funds and asked the committee to appropriate the money to the correct account to begin abatement and stabilization work. “This money comes to us from a surety that was retained for the Connect 55 project,” Rose said, explaining the bank would not renew the surety and the planning commission had called the surety to allow city action.

The committee moved the ordinance to the council for final action. Motion to send the ordinance to council was made by Councilman Jevant and seconded by Councilman Carter; the committee voiced its approval and the item will proceed to the full council. Rose added that if the city does not use all of the funds, the unused portion will be returned to the bank.

Next steps: Staff will place the appropriation ordinance on the full council docket and, if approved by council, proceed with contracting or work necessary to stabilize the Connect 55 site to protect public health and safety or return the parcel to its original state.","The Gallatin City Council Committee voted to send to the full council an ordinance to appropriate $451,089.12 in surety funds to stabilize or restore the Connect 55 assisted-living site at Savannah Marketplace.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6553376,"Gallatin committee opens discussion on central business improvement districts; schedules outreach",2503,1752000,4255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5070774-529a5c6c410432f0d2ed8e79892595b4&start=1752&end=4255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5070774-529a5c6c410432f0d2ed8e79892595b4/thumbnail_1752000.jpg","/articles/6553376/Gallatin-City/Sumner-County/Tennessee/Gallatin-committee-opens-discussion-on-central-business-improvement-districts-schedules-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553376-f39ad47abc0018e0b422da18cbc2dad1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770441275&Signature=igZK5OVpNpEsnbsnoCi0zPYlWN5SxjxdMSqXCslay3wnM-hzspzT7j~L7-8P-wlLIe1IfPPS0-tV1banFJyQxfKibX~bmqLcBr0XpOc6ZgwHIcSuUrQQW4k0cbVEDUr8bCYcMTQtrPi2-5~XiviWJFYIorG-EwS3sNYD2LZ1~1e0jyHbt2fiwkOYHp~yB9Qb6urKgYt-1du4HS32zY29eiqVdqUaUJZOVD3bM~S3D-h59itLrp8blptItauwBa3AFt6tEFMi0NKWM5Py7XjO8ZGpO5nWsSDR4tWHYNxo-LtaAmFYplxfcJkEuafYem0hVwgbN5~SPOQC16ZYhxwRxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gallatin City Council Committee on June 24 heard a detailed presentation on central business improvement districts and voted to place further discussion and outreach on the July 22 work-session agenda.

The item drew a presentation from Bridal Garrison, an attorney with the Bradley law firm, who described the CBID as a state-authorized tool that allows property owners within a designated area to pool funds through a special assessment to pay for services such as sanitation, security, marketing, façade improvements and certain public infrastructure. Vice Mayor Hayes introduced the discussion and Rosemary Bates, the city’s economic development director, helped coordinate the presentation.

Garrison said the mechanism is “a self-help district” created by state statute and noted municipalities use a 1990 act that gives flexibility on term, services and governance. She told the committee a district’s revenue typically comes from a special assessment on properties in the district and that the funds can be used either to pay yearly costs or to secure debt for public improvements. “You can use [the funds] for sanitation, parking services, design services, security, events for the community,” Garrison said.

Garrison walked the committee through common implementation details discussed at length during the meeting: a CBID is usually landowner-driven (a petition period of up to one year), a petition often must be signed by at least half the property owners representing two-thirds of assessed value to initiate the process, governments are normally exempt unless they opt in, and local management may be delegated to a separate nonprofit district management corporation that administers services.

Michelle Ju Vance, a resident who addressed the committee during public recognition, urged the council to adopt a district model for South Water and the downtown square based on her experience in California. “The dramatic turnaround of the area was the result of two people who worked hard and poured themselves into implementing the Business Improvement District,” Ju Vance said, describing façade upgrades, pocket parks and regular events that reactivated commercial corridors.

Council members asked practical questions about assessment methods, whether assessments could be tied to sales or services, how quickly assessment revenue would arrive, and whether districts must be contiguous. Garrison said assessments are commonly based on assessed value but can be structured using lot or building square footage, frontage or other factors and that the statute allows flexibility on contiguity. She offered a Nashville example rate—about $0.10 per $100 of assessed value—saying rates above that can risk driving businesses away.

Members also discussed seed funding and alternatives to assessments, noting the city or an industrial development board could provide initial funds so a newly formed nonprofit would not need to wait a year for the first property-tax-derived receipts.

The committee voted to add CBID discussion and an informational meeting for interested property owners and businesses to a future agenda; members directed staff to facilitate outreach. No formal district formation or ordinance was adopted at the meeting.

Next steps: the committee asked staff and the city’s economic development office to host outreach and an informational session for property owners and business operators so that a landowner-driven petition process, if pursued, would be informed by local participation and by the new zoning ordinance under review.","The Gallatin City Council Committee heard a presentation on central business improvement districts (CBIDs) and voted to return the matter to the July work session for an informational meeting with property and business owners.","actionData","errors"]

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