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Town Council Bringing Back "Sparkle Days"

3/22/2016

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Two citizens elected to address the Signal Mountain Town Council during the designated opportunity to do so at the March 22 council meeting.
 
A resident from Alexian expressed concerns about the Signal Mountain Road, especially the lack of lighting along the road. He also questioned why the Tennessee Department of Transportation postponed testing of Signal Mountain Road.
 
"TDOT was schedule to inspect the road; several of us have observed cracks along the road." said Mayor Dick Gee. "However, something more urgent came up, so they were not able to keep their inspection appointment. They have assured us, they will be inspecting Signal Mountain Road as soon as possible."
 
Claire Greisinger asked the council about the request for proposals (RFP) process for the management of the town’s water system.
 
"In November, we were told an RFP would be ready in a couple weeks," said Greisinger. "Will citizens be notified about the RFP process? Is there a timeline?"
 
Town Manager Boyd Veal replied, "I would have been very happy if this had already gone out."
 
Veal and Councilmember Chris Howley explained once the RFP is ready, the timeline will take 60-90 days to complete. There will be scheduled public hearings in the RFP. Both believe April is a probable timeline for the RFP to go out.
 
Resolutions were passed to appoint Eddie Smith and Jason Farmer to the Signal Mountain Municipal Planning Commission. Smith’s term will expire in December 2017, while Farmer’s term will expire at the end of this year.
 
In a separate resolution, Callan Pierson was appointed to the Signal Mountain Personnel Committee. Pierson will serve until the end of December 2018.
 
A resolution passed authorizing the town manager to enter into a contract with Johnson, Murphey and Wright to audit town accounts from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. The contract is not to exceed $23,400.
 
"They are excellent," said Veal. "It's a rough week when they are here, but we know what we are getting."
 
An ordinance passed to amend the language of the town code to clarify certain sections related to term appointments for members of subcommittees of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee. Subcommittee members will no longer have to serve on rotating one-year terms. They can now serve through the duration of the subcommittee’s existence, which should not exceed four years.
 
The ordinance also allows for more than two subcommittees of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee.
 
The council discussed Alexian's plan to issues bonds to finance their latest construction. To do so, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Alexian must have permission from the municipality in which it exists. Alexian will need to provide a 14 day notice prior to holding a public hearing. A representative from Alexian requested to be on the council’s agenda for its April meeting. 
 
Councilmember Bill Lusk suggested the public hearing should be held at Alexian Village.
 
"Wouldn’t it be better to hold the hearing at their venue?" said Lusk. "Holding it at town hall would hinder a lot of their residents."
 
Councilmember Chris Howley made a motion to approve Alexian's request for a public hearing, if they agree to hold it at Alexian Village. The motion carried.
 
Councilmember Bob Spalding updated the council and citizens on the revitalization of Signal Mountain's Sparkle Days, which will take place on May 7. Sparkle Days is a day when citizens come together to pick up trash and beautify the Town of Signal Mountain.
 
"I'm really excited about this," said Mayor Gee. "This has some really good vibes to it that we can sustain a long time. Great job, Bob."
 
Councilmember Howley said, "This came up at our last agenda meeting, and someone said there's no way to pull this together this year. But, thanks to Bob's leadership and hard work, he pulled it together."
 
Several civic groups, including the Lions Club will participate in Sparkle Days. For more information about the event, visit the Sparkle Day Facebook page.
 
In closing the March council meeting, Mayor Gee gave an update on the evaluation of the Mountain Arts Community Center (MACC). The team is still early in their process of inspecting the building to determine where water is coming from, but the town should know something in the next two weeks.
 
The next council meeting is April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

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Churches Plan Easter Week Events

3/21/2016

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Maundy Thursday (March 24), Good Friday (March 25) and Easter (March 27) sunrise services and a community Easter egg hunt are some of the events for Signal Mountain churches the week of Easter.
 
Wayside Church: Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday service, 10:45 a.m.
 
Signal Crest United Methodist Church (SCUMC): The church will host com­munity-wide Easter egg hunts in various neighborhoods on the mountain. Check SCUMC’s website, www.signalcrestumc. org/children, for more information and locations.
 
SCUMC church services include: Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m.; Good Friday service at noon; Holy Saturday joint service with Signal Mountain UMC at Signal Mountain UMC, 7:30 p.m.; and Easter Sunday services at 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
 
St. Timothy’s Episcopal: Maundy Thursday Agape Meal and Footwashing, 6:30 p.m.; Good Friday services, noon and 6:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday, Easter Vigil, 7:30 a.m., Easter Brunch, 9 a.m., Easter Egg Hunt, 9:45 a.m. and Easter Day Service, 10:30 a.m.
 
Signal Mountain United Methodist: Easter Vigil Saturday March 26, 7:30-9 p.m.; Easter Sunrise service, 7 a.m.; Easter worship, 11 a.m.

Another option for your Sunday, March 27 Easter celebration is the eighth annual Easter at Coolidge, a community event with a worship service, a huge Easter egg hunt (with more than 100,000 eggs, free face painting and a puppet show. There will also be free coffee and doughnuts. The Easter egg hunt begins at 9 a.m., but guests are encouraged to arrive early to get set up for the service. Live music from the Stuart Heights Worship choir and the Mt. Canaan Baptist Church choir begins at 9:30 a.m. After the music, Stuart Heights' Senior Pastor Gary Jared will deliver the service. Find out more at Easter at Coolidge's website.



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Council Meeting Planned for March 21

3/18/2016

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The Town of Signal Mountain Council will meet on Monday, March 21 at Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting.

The agenda includes an opportunity for citizens to address the council. The council will consider three resolutions about appointments to the Planning Commission and Personnel Committee, as well as authorization of an audit contract. An ordinance amending the municipal code will also be considered.

There will be time for discussion about the Alexian bond issue.

To download the full agenda with resolutions and ordinances, click here (PDF).
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Dogs Welcome at Reflection Riding

3/17/2016

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Picturering your dog to Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center this Saturday!
by David Fields
Beginning March 19, Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is going to the dogs. Beginning with the inaugural Tails on the Trails event, you and your furry family members are welcome to explore the 317 acres that make up the arboretum and nature center together.

"One of the questions I'm asked most often when telling people about all our property has to offer is whether or not we are dog-friendly. We recognize that dogs are such an important part of people's lives, and we want them to be part of their experience here on our property as well," said Laura Stephenson, development and marketing manager at Reflection Riding.

While the majority of Reflection Riding will be open to dogs, there are a few areas where they will be restricted. These areas include the Native Animal Exhibit area, the Boardwalk and the Visitor Center. However, there are plans to provide a "dog parking" area so guests who would like to explore the Visitor Center can do so.

Tails on the Trails is sponsored by Nooga Paws, which has provided multiple waste stations outside the Visitor Center, along the driving loop and throughout the hiking trails. "Nooga Paws is very excited about sponsoring Reflection Riding Arboretum and the Nature Center's Tails on the Trails event in March. These are the opportunities Nooga Paws loves to be a part of within our community," said Nooga Paws owner Bob Poore.

"Thanks to Nooga Paws, we are able to make Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center a dog-friendly property," said Stephenson. "We ask folks to keep our property beautiful and enjoyable to all by utilizing the waste stations (bags are provided) and keeping their pets on a leash during their visit."

There will be several events throughout the day, including prize drawings for paying visitors, and the Humane Educational Society and McKamey Animal Center will have pets on-site available for adoption.

"We love to partner with other organizations to help make Chattanooga more pet-friendly, especially if it means being active with our four-legged family members," said Poore. "Nothing beats the outdoors with your best furry friend!"

For more information about Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, visit its website at www.reflectionriding.org.


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Be Irish for a Day at Rock City

3/17/2016

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PictureRock City's waterfall turns green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
Travelers don't have to journey to Ireland this season to enjoy an authentic Irish experience, available only at Shamrock City on Lookout Mountain! Rock City hosts its ninth annual Irish festival Shamrock City on March 19-20 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Irish food, drinks, bands, jig lessons, activities for kids and much more are sure to bring guests lots of luck.
 
New at this year's celebration is the Suffolk Sheep Encounter by Bagby's Critter Corral. Visit with live sheep daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. next to the Pot of Gold Pavilion. Also new this season is the Kid's Adventure Passport, where children receive their own activity passport (note to parents: there are coupons inside) and the chance to have it stamped at each of Rock City's special events throughout the year.
 
See Rock City's gushing green waterfall, along with festive drinks from Starbucks like Irish frappuccinos and macchiatos, green kettle corn and green fudge (even watch fudge-making demos in the Fudge Kitchen). Try some mulligan stew, corned beef and cabbage at the pavilion or get some fish and chips in the Big Rock Grill.
 
Hear live Celtic music with returning favorites: The Molly Maguires; Carolina Ceili; Jennifer Daniels; The Chattanooga Pipe Band; Olta and Harpist Ellen Shiraef; and new this year are the Wolfhounds. There will also be traditional Irish/Celtic dance performances! Fun activities for kids include a Shamrock Quest, panning for gold and Lucky Makeovers!

Rock City is once again partnering with the Chattanooga district of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Guests can purchase green shamrocks for $1 and gold shamrocks for $5 from March 1-31 to help supply needed funds to local families with MD.

Admission to Rock City is $22.95 for adults and $12.95 for children. Resident passes are available to Lookout Mountain residents. To find out more about Shamrock City, visit the Rock City website.

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