Here are the highlights from the Crossville City Council meeting last night (September 8, 2020):

STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECOGNIZED

The city council recognized Hudson Shillings as the “Student of the Month” for September 2020. “Hudson is always so considerate and helpful to those friends around him.” The city is a Community of Character partner and this is “cooperation” month. Cooperation means to work agreeably together for a common purpose or benefit.”

BEER PERMIT APPROVED FOR CRACKER BARREL IN CROSSVILLE

Recently, Cracker Barrel announced it would serve beer in many of their restaurants. Last night during the city council meeting, members learned the location on North Main Street near I-40 would be one of them. The council approved their beer permit request.

APPOINTMENTS TO CROSSVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY

The following will serve on the Crossville Housing Authority: Josh Stone, Virgie Lotze, Christi Hale, Gladys McNeal and Larry Sherrill

ORDINANCES/CONTRACTS PASSED

• Ordinance amending fiscal year 20-21 for Public Works Director position (final reading)
• A 2021 Alcohol Enforcement Grant contract
• Approval of initial resolution authorizing the issuance of water and sewer revenue and tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $419,500 to finance water and sewer system improvements and extensions and related costs.
• Approval of resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and payment of $419,500 of bonds by the City of Crossville, Tennessee; authorizing the issuance of bond anticipation notes prior to the issuance of the bonds; and authorizing the pledge of revenues of the water and sewer system and the levy of taxes to pay the bonds and notes

APPROVAL TO USE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR 2021 STATE SPORTING CLAY SHOOTING TOURNAMENT

The Crossville Shooting Sports Park currently has the opportunity to place a competitive application to host the 2021 Tennessee State Sporting Clay Championships. They are requesting temporary use of a portion of the property that is next to the current shooting sports park. We would have to place temporary, portable competition stands that would be located at edge of the existing road in multiple locations and will need to cut some trees in some areas in order to allow for target throwing machines to be placed for competition. If Crossville Shooting Sports Park is successful in obtaining and bringing this competition to Crossville, these events typically bring around 250 competitors along with a large following of spectators to the community for several days.

CITY COUNCIL REVIEWS CROSSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

The Crossville Police Department released their August 2020 report and was reviewed by the city council in the meeting. The report is as follows:

CITATIONS ISSUED (95 TOTAL)

Insurance violations – 26

Speeding – 21

Light law violation – 9

Ran stop sign – 9

Texting while driving – 6

Violation of open container law – 5

seat belt violation – 5

Registration violation- 3

window tint violation – 3

failure to yield to emergency vehicle – 2

failure to yield – 1

failure to use turn signal – 1

littering – 1

burning violation – 1

Failure to exercise due care – 1

violation of muffler law – 1

OFFENSES (93 TOTAL)

Burglary – 17

Counterfeit bills – 13

Shoplifting – 12

Vandalism – 9

Theft all others – 8

Theft from buildings – 6

Vehicle theft – 6

Fraud – 4

Recovery – 2

Theft of vehicle parts – 2

Criminal trespassing – 2

Coin operated theft – 1

Forcible fondling – 1

Domestic assault – 1

Hit and run – 1

Lost property – 1

Harassment – 1

Death – 1

Suicide – 1

Theft from vehicles – 1

ARRESTS (184 total)

Warrants served – 42

Driving on revoked/suspended or no license – 21

DUI – 21

Public intoxication – 19

Drug violations – 16

Resisting or evading arrest – 11

Domestic assault – 8

Shoplifting – 7

Criminal trespassing – 7

Violation of bond conditions or order of protection – 5

Possession of drug equipment – 4

Burglary – 4

Fraud – 3

Hit and run – 3

Vehicle theft – 3

Weapons law violation – 2

Murder – 1

Indecent exposure – 1

Violation of implied consent – 1

Assault – 1

Forgery – 1

Violation of interlock device – 1

Introduction of contraband into jail – 1

Theft from building – 1

JUVENILE ARRESTS (29 TOTAL)

Runaways – 10

Assault – 6

Disorderly conduct – 6

Evading arrest – 3

Shoplifting – 3

Vandalism – 1

ACCIDENTS (96 TOTAL)

Minor accident – 60

Without injuries – 26

Injuries – 10