The Crossville City Council met for their regularly scheduled session Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Here are highlights from the meeting:

COUNCILMAN J.H. GRAHAM RECOGNIZED FOR HIS SERVICE TO CROSSVILLE

Mayor James Mayberry recognized Councilman J.H. Graham III with a gift basket as a small token of his appreciate for Graham’s 22 years of service to the City of Crossville. This was Graham’s last meeting as a member of the city council as he was not re-elected to another term.

“I appreciate it greatly. This has been the experience of my life. We have accomplished a lot of great things here. Crossville is a great place to live, work, play and worship,” said Graham.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

The city council recognized Brylee Wyatt from Martin Elementary School as the latest Student of the Month. Brylee is in Melissa Buffkin’s second grade class. Her teacher says Brylee is an awesome second-grader. She is always very polite and well mannered. She helps everyone and is a great all-around student.

ORDINANCES PASSED

Closing Church Street between Cother and Burnett Street – (3^rd and final reading).

Amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget for costs of Meadow Park Lake master meter equipment and installation – (3^rd and final reading).

CONTRACTS APPROVED

With TDOT on utility relocations for the bridge area over the Obed River

BIDS AND PURCHASES APPROVED

A Reelmaster 3100D Sidewinder reel mower at $36,289

Water resources tank valves and actuators

Schwarze A4 Storm Street Sweeper

SALES TAX COLLECTIONS

City Manager Greg Wood reported the city took in $738,979 in sales tax for last month. Year to date, nearly 3.1 million dollars ($3,099,357) received to the city in sales taxes.

WHOLESALE BEER TAX

The city took in $64,066 in wholesale beer tax for last month. Year to date, $265,681 in wholesale beer tax revenues received to the city.

LIQUOR TAX

The city took in $56,314 in liquor tax for last month. Year to date, $213,666 in liquor tax revenues received to the city.

HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX

The city took in $12,228 in hotel occupancy tax for September 2020.

CROSSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

The city council reviewed the Crossville Police Department report for October 2020 in the meeting:

CITATIONS – (102 ISSUED)

Insurance violations – 26

Speeding – 20

Registration violations – 14

Light law violations – 11

Texting while driving – 8

Seat belt violation – 6

Ran traffic light – 3

Improper use of lane – 1

Animal at large – 1

Failure to exercise due care – 1

Failure to change address – 1

Illegal turn – 1

OFFENSES – (97)

Vandalism – 11

Theft from building – 10

Fraud – 10

Theft all other – 9

Burglary – 8

Theft from vehicle – 7

Theft of vehicle parts – 6

Lost property – 5

Assault – 4

Shoplifting – 3

Property damage – 3

Violation of order of protection – 3

Counterfeit money – 3

Weapons law violation – 2

Recoveries – 2

Rape – 1

Unlawful exposure – 1

Criminal trespass – 1

Drug violation – 1

Dog bite – 1

Hit and run – 1

Coin operated theft – 1

Forgery – 1

Runaway – 1

Custody dispute – 1

Vehicle theft – 1

JUVENILE ARRESTS – (12)

Runaway – 4

Assault – 2

Drug violation – 2

Possession of drug equipment – 2

Weapons law violation – 1

Theft from building – 1

ARRESTS – (128)

Drug violation – 20

Driving on a revoked, suspended or no driver’s license – 20

Public intoxication – 16

Domestic assault – 8

DUI – 7

Resisting or evading arrest – 6

Possession of drug equipment – 4

Weapons law violation – 4

Shoplifting – 4

Criminal trespass – 4

Violation of order of protection or bond conditions – 4

Assault – 4

Vandalism – 3

Hit and run – 2

Theft from building – 2

Disorderly conduct – 2

Introduction of contraband into jail – 2

Fraud – 2

Reckless endangerment – 2

Joyriding – 1

Intimidation – 1

Forgery – 1

Underage consumption – 1

Vehicle theft – 1

Violation of implied consent law – 1

Theft from vehicle – 1

ANIMAL CONTROL CALLS – 19

ACCIDENTS – (97)

Minor injuries 67

Without injuries – 13

With injuries – 17

CROSSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT – OCTOBER 2020

194 INCIDENTS

Emergency Medical Services assist – 142

Vehicle accidents with injuries – 13

Dispatched then cancelled on the way – 7

Building fire – 3

False alarm or false call – 3

Fire alarm system activation but no fire – 3

Assist police or other governmental agency – 3

Dumpster fire – 2

Vehicle accidents without injuries – 2

Extrication or rescue – 2

Smoke detector activation but no fire – 2

Public service assistance – 2

Carbon monoxide detector activation but no carbon monoxide present – 1

Gas spill – 1

Fire alarm system sounded because of malfunction – 1

Unintentional transmission of fire alarm – 1

Unauthorized burning – 1

Smoke scare – 1

Natural gas leak – 1

Service call – 1

Contained trash or rubbish fire – 1

Vehicle fire – 1

Crossville Fire Department issued 204 burn permits for the month