The Crossville City Council met for their regular monthly session this evening (Tuesday, November 14, 2023).

Here are highlights from the meeting:

STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECOGNIZED

Asher Myers-Davis from Martin Elementary School was recognized by the city council as the Student of the Month for November 2023.

His teachers say Asher Myers-Davis is always so polite. He picks up trash that isn’t his, looks out for anyone who needs help, and doesn’t interrupt in class. He always uses his manners and has such a sweet personality.

Crossville is a Community of Character city. November is “Manners” month. Manners guide our behavior in social situations and give us dignity and confidence.

PROCLAMATION PRESENTED FOR FAMILY COURT AWARENESS MONTH

Crossville Mayor R.J. Crawford presented a proclamation for Family Court Awareness Month. It states:

WHEREAS, the mission of Family Court Awareness Month (FCAM) is to increase awareness of the importance of a family court system that prioritizes child safety and acts in the best interest of children, and;

WHEREAS, the mission at FCAM is fueled by the desire to create awareness and change in the family court system for the conservatively estimated, 58,000 children a year ordered into unsupervised contact with physically or sexually abusive parents, while honoring the hundreds of children who have been reported as murdered during visitation with a dangerous parent, and;

WHEREAS, the mission of FCAM is to increase awareness of the importance of empirically based education and training on domestic violence, childhood trauma, child sexual abuse, coercive control, and post-separation abuse for all professionals working on cases within the family court system, and;

WHEREAS, the mission of FCAM is to increase awareness of the importance of using scientifically valid, evidence-based, treatment programs and services that are proven in terms of safety, effectiveness, and therapeutic value, and;

WHEREAS, the mission at FCAM is to educate judges and other family court professionals on evidence-based, peer-reviewed research. Such research is a critical component to making decisions that are truly in the best interest of children. This research includes CDC Study: The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study; National Institute of Justice funded Study: Child Custody Evaluators’ Beliefs About Domestic Abuse Allegations; and The GW Law School, Institute of Justice funded Study: Child Custody Outcomes in Cases Involving Parental Alienation and Abuse Allegations

Therefore, I, R.J. Crawford, Mayor of Crossville, hereby declare the month of November, to be Family Court Awareness Month.

CROSSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES LATEST MONTHLY REPORT

The Crossville Police Department released its latest monthly report covering November 2023 reviewed by the city council.

The report is as follows:

ARRESTS – (105 total)

Warrants served – 18

DUI – 13

Drug violations – 12

Public intoxication – 12

Driving on a revoked, suspended, or no license – 9

Possession of drug equipment – 8

Shoplifting – 4

Domestic assault – 4

Evading or resisting arrest – 4

Hit and run – 3

Reckless endangerment – 3

Criminal trespass – 3

Theft of all other – 2

Disorderly conduct – 2

Violation of implied consent law – 2

Sex offender violation – 1

Contributing to a minor – 1

Vaping violation – 1

Weapons law violation – 1

Vandalism – 1

Violation of order of protection or bond conditions – 1

OFFENSES – 49 total

Lost property – 4

Burglary – 4

Theft from building – 4

Vandalism – 4

Theft of all other – 4

Theft of vehicle parts – 3

Fraud – 3

Theft from vehicle – 3

Shoplifting – 2

Reckless endangerment – 2

Vehicle theft – 2

Violation of bond or order of protection – 1

Forgery – 1

Child pornography – 1

Harassment – 1

Counterfeit bills – 1

Assault – 1

Overdose – 1

Hit and run – 1

Forcible fondling – 1

Suicide – 1

Drug violation – 1

CITATIONS ISSUED – 88 total

Speeding – 23

Light law violation – 11

Registration violation – 10

Insurance violation – 8

Ran stop sign – 7

Seatbelt violation – 7

Ran traffic light – 6

Improper use of lane – 5

Failure to exercise due care – 4

Failure to yield – 2

Texting while driving – 2

Open container violation – 1

Improper passing – 1

Illegal turn – 1

JUVENILE ARRESTS – 33 total

Vaping/tobacco violations – 18

Assault – 10

Vandalism – 2

Indecent exposure – 1

Underage consumption – 1

Burglary – 1

ACCIDENTS – 96 total

Minor accidents – 63

Accidents without injuries – 21

Accidents with injuries – 12

ORDINANCES PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL

The city council passed the following ordinances on the third and final reading:

• Amending the budget for a public works fuel tank
• Amending the budget for Friends of the Trails
• A street name change from Pointe Landing to Whisper Way

The council passed on the first reading:

• Amending the budget for a grant to purchase police rifles

Members also approved a contract for services regarding Meadow Park Lake expansion and a closeout change order for asphalt paving, sealing, and striping for Centennial Park. The council also approved the sale of property in the Interchange Business Park and a bid for the downtown sidewalk improvement project.