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Several councilors said the ordinance — which had been adopted previously and took effect in March — had been well intended but produced unanticipated outcomes for businesses and historic properties. Councilor Morehead and others urged amending the ordinance through the planning commission and permitting process rather than rescinding it outright. Councilor Carmack and Councilor Morehead cited staff work and planning meetings that informed the ordinance; Councilor Ashley and others noted that some businesses received citations and fines under the existing rules.

During the roll call on the motion to rescind, the recorded votes were: Joy Carmack — Yes; Jerry Ashley — No; Camille Burdon — No; Chris Veil — Yes; Chick Bridal — Yes; Phil Morehead — No. The tally produced a 3–3 split and the mayor was asked to resolve the tie. The transcript does not record whether the mayor cast a tie-breaking vote or what the final disposition was; the record available from the meeting audio/transcript ends before any tie-break vote is recorded.

Councilors said rescinding the ordinance could affect businesses that had already complied or been cited; one councilor warned the city could be exposed to damages if enforcement actions taken under the ordinance were later reversed. Councilors scheduled a work session to further discuss amendments and next steps.

Because the transcript does not show a final tie-break or recorded outcome, this report states only what is on the meeting record: council debate occurred, a tie vote was reached on the rescission motion, and the mayor was asked to resolve the tie; no final outcome appears in the provided transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 2nd, 2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A split Lebanon City Council debated rescinding a signage ordinance on Aug. 26, producing a 3–3 roll-call split; the mayor was asked to cast a tie-breaking vote but the mayor's action is not recorded in the available transcript.","taxTitle","Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee","taxId",53935,"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},6478059,"Council approves multi-item consent agenda; multiple budget and procurement measures advance",916,1978000,2894000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710997-a1563828c283056130fbb090c9a42045&start=1978&end=2894","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710997-a1563828c283056130fbb090c9a42045/thumbnail_1978000.jpg","/articles/6478059/Lebanon/Wilson-County/Tennessee/Council-approves-multi-item-consent-agenda-multiple-budget-and-procurement-measures-advance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478059-7ea70eafcf430262af74855d2c183426/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114642&Signature=V9yUXOwjfi8UutlfLuc9EhENYGWrdWj71UGPmYsGWY6WLsU3gBH1pivvrCVPPWzZHltwmtYEWZ4IzfhX5IxQxLyNyq8QnukpbCs~AbpYSb9jM6YZi4ZKurJmvjBB-5jnHHLdmPdxY3HoQ24VDnJIZR4wqAotHf7eWGdbFZ7M1A8dDY0qeZnlLTg6XMW9J6~oedSBB4jQvfOa0JXBShzN-K5SH14VH~TMEnD2otQ1-h1lA68SUHW231od6c7c082PbL4gFmeni0gnkntDRnp3JWKdDFJKlVW6Ob2mUdtAbjobXJ6uKlYKMMHCASdmYyP7DD7~PM72KcupwYTGHDZXlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lebanon City Council approved a 26-item consent agenda during its Aug. 26 meeting, advancing multiple budget carryovers, contract awards and equipment purchases across city departments.

The consent agenda, moved by Councilor Morehead and seconded by Councilor Carmack, included second-reading budget amendments to carry over funds for capital projects in the fire, police, sewer, water, gas and wastewater treatment departments; authorizations to purchase replacement vehicles and equipment; and approval of consulting and single-source vendor agreements. The item passed on a voice vote after the council called for the question.

Key items on the consent agenda included second-reading amendments to roll forward funds for the fire and police departments (orders 257250, 257252), budget amendments for utilities (orders 257255–257258), approval of a consultant contract for CityWorks AMS implementation (order 257260), and procurement authorizations for wastewater treatment plant upgrades including centrifuge and control system work (orders 252782 and related). The council also approved agreements and amendments for roadway, airport and parking projects, and multiple capital vehicle purchases for public works and utilities.

Also approved were two rezoning requests that had been listed on the public hearing (first readings noted later in the meeting): a rezoning at 1661 Southeast Taylor Peter Road to Light Industrial (order 257253) and a rezoning at 2898 Hickory Ridge Road to RS-9 medium-density single-family residential (order 257254). The public hearing for those items drew no public speakers that evening.

Several items involving the adoption of the 2021 International Codes for Titles 7 and 12 of the municipal code (orders 257262–257264) were on the agenda and were presented for council consideration as part of the packet; those items were listed in the consent agenda and advanced as presented.

The consent agenda also contained administrative matters including reappointments to boards and commissions, authorization to purchase property for right-of-way, and acceptance of grant funding for Peyton Road improvements.

The council had no extended debate on the majority of the consent items; when councilors asked questions, city staff provided brief clarifications on funding sources and project scope. The meeting proceeded to individual agenda items after the consent agenda passed.

Votes at a glance: the consent agenda was moved by Councilor Morehead and seconded by Councilor Carmack and approved by voice vote; individual items were taken up as listed in the meeting packet and approved as second readings or as otherwise noted in the agenda.","Lebanon City Council approved a 26-item consent agenda on Aug. 26, 2025, moving forward budget carryovers, equipment purchases, and contract authorizations across public works, utilities, police and fire departments.",{"_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},6478046,"Resident urges moratorium on new construction; raises buffer and safety concerns for Walker Estates and Hartman Boulevard",124,539000,663000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710997-a1563828c283056130fbb090c9a42045&start=539&end=663","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710997-a1563828c283056130fbb090c9a42045/thumbnail_539000.jpg","/articles/6478046/Lebanon/Wilson-County/Tennessee/Resident-urges-moratorium-on-new-construction-raises-buffer-and-safety-concerns-for-Walker-Estates-and-Hartman-Boulevard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478046-73a0f71ec1fe4aa1de6fe1559c36a5a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114642&Signature=HnARBk~1fPHQ0gfFQX3iqipPaTNYe5jRVL4LDuoSOXYjMo7e0izgUts7PhwycwaCKy4GFaWx1c6cmdqxK-gt9CtPSIPcMtjgYcZRDbVERRgSP2Q5K-DlYPMz8ZI6cSvcLvjJe1nfK3CufD8ccM5tMdRXa0BEJTn4epNqEso-W25aJT3s-WstCzEfP-sb2Q0mMYLLaVn1ySMGk2KcaTZuUg9mGPbq4Go7yis~t4SMRkmmTuH9Vl9vBKqUhsbdM6jWMGNe~ILCU9uYdAm~DWqWyVcl0IvmzGuKwKa4NwY~idOJL4SftNOlONZCxnKenPz15AGPEifIMmmrDFtUvH3dOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Aug. 26 Lebanon City Council meeting, resident Derek Dodson urged the council to impose a moratorium on new construction and voiced strong opposition to a proposed preliminary plat for Walker Estates, a development adjacent to existing DR Horton work on Hartman Drive.

Dodson told the council that the Walker Estates proposal — which the planning commission deferred at its Aug. 26 meeting — would allow a 20-foot buffer from Hartman Boulevard, which he described as inadequate compared with existing sections of Hartman that have larger buffers. He said houses placed 20 feet from an arterial boulevard would be unacceptably close and recommended that the city either expand the buffer for Walker Estates or designate the land as a drainage buffer to provide appropriate separation.

Dodson also raised broader infrastructure concerns, including water and roadway capacity in the face of ongoing development, and asked the council to consider a moratorium on new construction until infrastructure inspections and capacity assessments are current.

The council did not take action on public-comment requests during the meeting; planning commission staff had deferred the Walker Estates preliminary plat, and the item will return to planning for additional review before coming back to council for a decision.

Dodson concluded his remarks with an appeal for the council to prioritize buffers and safety along Hartman Boulevard and to ensure new development does not place residences in unsafe proximity to a planned major boulevard.","A long public comment opposed a proposed Walker Estates development adjacent to existing DR Horton work, citing a 20-foot buffer requirement as inadequate near Hartman Boulevard and urging the city to pursue broader buffering or a drainage buffer.",{"_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},6478049,"Councilors debate sanitation billing glitches as residents report erroneous charges",444,1257000,1701000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710997-a1563828c283056130fbb090c9a42045&start=1257&end=1701","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710997-a1563828c283056130fbb090c9a42045/thumbnail_1257000.jpg","/articles/6478049/Lebanon/Wilson-County/Tennessee/Councilors-debate-sanitation-billing-glitches-as-residents-report-erroneous-charges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478049-115e73185b25f233e8b08473722c7624/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114642&Signature=lvGCpY1HGR~3AuiREwPrpmaEBjwmuCfe6n4gTZ1z9DbD3X07xdtL5BVdNa-YnLufOZ~OaMti3bF2-6R4cjp0LcU1dIYKfKOrUAyCPZu-ZYypFWYe~YhQTbnRcLNd7bfqT6SHPIg4lYIW8970RpRBHOyFbbSwK26Iai-RCHb05~sQNcG0xzZFb1mCDP0ZLxTP-hMC4IajsSAbf2LBnCkl9hYeRiydlPNJ7yXyH699uFJU-ypjWsZbZ1B8Bx8EN2tj6heaYJSHRWBVpXsH1PEC~JoOdbX7t2X95olQ1Fel2oCRJhDLiiAi02f3uLYYdwvNuc384x-UWyTGi3m-RN~egQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lebanon City Councilors raised persistent problems with the newly implemented sanitation fee during the Aug. 26 meeting, citing vacant lots and separate irrigation meters that received charges in error. Councilors said some property owners had received bills for empty lots or for secondary meters used only for irrigation, and they pressed staff for corrective steps.

Councilor Burda (transcript spelling varied) outlined operational figures provided by staff: since the ordinance’s March adoption, 26 letters had been issued related to compliance, nine businesses had complied, 13 cases remained open, four notices had not been delivered and five citations had been issued. Councilors and staff discussed how master meters are billed: where a single master meter serves multiple units, the master meter account receives the sanitation charge and is responsible for internally allocating costs to tenants or customers.

Staff said they are correcting billing errors as they are identified and will issue credits where appropriate. City staff also said they will continue to process applications for poverty-level reductions and expect to have more complete records after additional billing cycles. Councilor Ashley said he had identified cases where two meters at a single residence (irrigation and a regular meter) were both billed, and staff said they have corrected those instances where notified.

Councilors asked about enforcement and whether sanitation-only accounts could face service cutoffs. Staff said water cutoffs are triggered under current utility procedures on overdue balances exceeding $25 after required notices; sanitation-only accounts are rare and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Multiple councilors reiterated the need for continued staff attention to the technical and customer-service aspects of implementation; staff said they would continue to correct issues and provide updated counts of approved reduction applications within the next few billing cycles.","Councilors discussed sanitation fee billing errors affecting vacant lots and separate irrigation meters, with staff promising corrections and adjustments for affected accounts.","actionData","errors"]

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Council debate over rescinding neon-sign ordinance produces tie votes; outcome not recorded in transcript

Council approves multi-item consent agenda; multiple budget and procurement measures advance

Resident urges moratorium on new construction; raises buffer and safety concerns for Walker Estates and Hartman Boulevard

Councilors debate sanitation billing glitches as residents report erroneous charges