1. 2018 Signal Mountain State of The Town Report
November 12, Mayor: Chris J Howley

2. CONTENTS Financial Overview & Taxes Transparency Grants
Accomplishments
Open Projects/Issues
Future Suggestions

3. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

4. Previous Budget History

5. TAXES

6. Council Transparency Improvements
Began Video Taping All Regular and Agenda Council Meetings
Special Thanks to Councilmen Landrum & Spalding’s Efforts
Most Public Meetings Held since 2007 (43)
Includes ISD & Water System Meetings
Instituted Monthly Financial Reports
Record Requests Fulfilled: 65 Requests (37 or 57% from one citizen)

7. GRANTS
2 YEAR GRANT MONEY Received Applied For Public Work: $2,629,658 $950,000 Police: $ 63,879 Fire Department: $ 858,451 Recreation: $ 400,000 TOTALS: $3,951,988 $950,000 $4,901,988

8. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Created Centennial Committee
Completed Maintenance Facility
Completed Fire Station #2
SSVC Committee & Report
Achieved Aa3 Moody Rating
Land Use Plan & Zoning Issues
TDOT Meeting (10/20/17)
Water System Sale RFP
Started Sparkle Day
Re-Paved > 9 Miles of Roads
Purchased New Ladder & Engine
ISO Rating from 5 to 3
Paid off School Bond
Sunset of School Bond Tax
Dealt with Loss of Hall Tax
Added Special Projects & Compliance Manager
Solved Police & Fire Turnover

9. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Cont.…
James Blvd. Project Approved
Police/Fire Community Engagement
Shoal Creek Bridge Replacement
Replace Old Equipment w/Hook Lift Trucks
Continued Work on State Police Accreditation
Discussion on Small City Coalition
Hosted Mayor/City Manager Meeting
Invested >$500,000 in MACC
Improved Police & Fire Technology
Adjusted Rates & Use Charges
Transitioned Operation of Library
Investigated Possible Land Swaps
Placed Temporary Town Judge
Started Town Attorney RFP Process
Negotiated New SMG&CC Lease
Honored/Recognized 16 Individuals or Groups

10. OPEN PROJECTS & ISSUES Direction of Town Water System
Hiring of New Town Attorney
James Blvd. Project
Marion & Driver Field Improvements
MACC Improvements
Shoal Creek Bridge Replacement
Ohio Avenue Trail Parking
Old Town Sidewalk Project

11. FUTURE COUNCIL SUGGESTIONS
Continue to Recognize the Accomplishments of our Schools, Students and Citizens.
Study the Water System Issue Very Closely. Retaining the System will have a Significant Impact on the Town Budget (Outside the Water System).
Continue the Monthly Financial Summaries
Continue Strong Support of Our Police & Fire Departments
Recognize & Appreciate the Effectiveness and Professionalism of the Current Town Staff
Continue Transparency Improvement Efforts & Community Involvement
Do not be Afraid to Investigate & Address the Tough Issues Even if They are Unpopular

12. CLOSING
I cannot express how proud I am of this Council and Town Staff. We, together, accomplished many great things that will serve this Town, we all love, for many years to come. It has been an honor and privilege to work for our Town and the Citizens alongside this Council and Town Staff. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Best Regards, Chris J. Howley Mayor – Town of Signal Mountain