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Trezevant Seeks Grant for Sewer Improvements

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TREZEVANT (January 12) — The City of Trezevant is seeking a $600,000 state grant with $42,000 in local granting funds to make repairs to the city’s wastewater system.
Jeff Goad said the grant will help the city make needed repairs to the system. He noted the city’s water and wastewater system has the necessary funds to pay the local share if the city is successful in obtaining the grant.
Goad also said the state’s water/wastewater financing board offers to provide a free water/sewer rate study for the city. After the city encountered a financial loss for two consecutive years, the city must find a way through rate increases to attain a positive net profit to avoid the state from establishing the water/sewer rates for the city.
Speeding and disregarding stop signs was also a topic of discussion. Sonya Bullington said motorists disregard the four-way stop in the area of Crooked and Bryant streets. She noted many children play in that area. Another resident said motorists speed along Clearview Street. A discussion centered on adding speed bumps, however, Police Chief Mike Mulligan said the city could bear some liability in case of damage to motorists’ cars. The Municipal Technical Advisory Service has not provide clear guidance on the use of speed bumps, said the chief. Another discussion centered around adding rumble strips to alert motorist of an upcoming stop sign.
Alderwoman Pam Joyner was assigned to conduct a study to determine how other cities, such as Atwood are using speeding bumps.

The city agreed to contract with Ronnie Cooper to remove debris from an old Hillsman homeplace on S. Borad Street and now owned by the city. Both Cooper and Carl Knight provided quotes of $5,500 for the services. The city agreed to use Cooper because of a history of service between Cooper and the city.
The city increased its allocation of funds from $5,000 to $10,000 to purchase a used pickup truck or van for the fire department. The current 1980s model is in disrepair. Alderman Eddie Granger said he was unable to find a truck for $5,000 or less. The truck is needed to haul firefighting equipment and dispatching with each fire call.
Alderman Mark Argo said the city’s new jetter to clear clogged sewer lines, and a camera for inspection of sewer lines arrived and is now in use.
Granger said the addition of one truck bay to the fire department on State Route 105 is coming along nicely. The board approved adding three LED security lights to the front of the station. The cost is $768 installed by the contractors, who will remove and replace two older lights. The board also agreed to add gravel to the entrance of the new bay. Mayor Blaylock hopes to work with the county to provide and haul the gravel.
A land parcel, adjacent to the fire department and owned by Don Barger was also discussed to possibly purchase it for the city. The parcel has a building, which could be used by the department. Granger is to report back to the board next month concerning a possible purchase price.
An unnamed lane behind 53 Park Street was named T. Willie Lane during the meeting. It named in memory of Richard T. Willie Adkisson.