1. education
2. school

PV tornado warning
system needs upgrade
Emergency weather sirens in Pleasant
View need new system software to
activate properly notifying residents
of impending Tornado Warnings. The
software currently installed does not
work properly. The sirens have not
been going off to warn residents of
approaching weather emergencies.
Police Chief Tad Wheeler, also the
Chief Safety Officer of Pleasant View,
asked Joe the Board of Mayor and Alderman workshop on Tuesday May 26.
Collison presented a Power Point pre-
PV softball program
in jeopardy
“Pleasant View Athletic Association
will vote to remove softball and you
will have a lot of angry parents on
your hands,” warned Shane Allen,
President of the PVAA, at Tuesday’s
Board of Parks and Recreation
Meeting.
After a 3-2 vote, Tuesday night,
Pleasant View Athletic Association
was denied being exempt from paying maintenance and utilities fees, a
requested made by by the non-profit
Continued, SOFTBALL, p. 17
sentation promoting the capabilities
of their company and software they
provide that could be installed, fixing
the current problem with the sirens.
McCord Communications has installed sirens and software to activate
sirens in Oklahoma City, Texas, Ohio,
multiple military bases and school
campuses. They are one of only two
companies in the Southeast that provide this service.
Integrating the new software for
the two sirens within Pleasant View
would cost approximately $7,000.00.
To configure the software, installation
expenses, testing of system, training
and travel time from Alabama would
cost an estimated $3,200.00. Additionally, Pleasant View would have
to maintain the system budgeting an
estimated $800.00 annually
Pleasant View budgeted approximately $6500.00 toward upgrading
and installing of software for the sirens. Mayor Keenan requested splitting the cost of the system over two
budget years to pay for the proposed
services. McCord Communications
said they would do their best to work
with Pleasant View to help integrate
the proposed system cost effectively,
if the town decides to implement the
Continued, SIRENS, p. 17
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:
Our country as a whole nation wide
state by state has been held back from
economic growth for six years and
everyone is busting at the seams wanting for it to happen. Sure some states
has seen growth and that is because
the businesses left one state and run
where it was cheaper to operate. As
we close out the Obama years many of
our elected officials are smelling new
growth. Their senses smelling new
money, new business, new growth that
will be a new source of revenues and
eventually be tax access because what
we got will not be enough. Can’t wait
to spend it as it comes in, that is the
cry. All of the increases will be to feed
the greedy without merit of honest
labor because of the old theory “the
more they get the more we can get. If
you take a job to serve the people then
you should be willing to take less pay.
You were willing to take the job knowing that low pay would be a way of life.
What gives elected the right to request
and vote in pay raises that are higher
than the average earners in our county.
Elected officials thinking the more we
can get county employees is the
more we can get. Besides a raise,
spending is the biggest thrill that an
elected person can have. Growth of
any kind requires huge responsibilities through managing in proportions
of what is needed and what will turn
into waste. Money does not have to be
spent because it’s in the kitty. Money
does not have to be spent because
another county in Maine paid higher wages than we pay. Money spent
ridiculously piling on wages for the
elected is inflation and without merit
if above the average wage of citizens in
our area. Inflation and growth of any
government large or small is a killer
to propriety for all because it’s taxes
that pays for all of it. Officials are not
elected to become sarcastically wealthy
at the expense of tax payers by using
their votes to get their unnecessary
wage increases. I have said that keeping property taxes low would draw
more people and business growth. I
said that patience is the key--waiting
until money has been accumulated to
pay cash for what is needed. Pleasant
View experiencing new growth and
the elected officials from lack of experience, are learning how to deal with
it. Elected people need to have the
taxpayer in mind first before anything
else is considered. The businesses and
taxpayers are the foundation of our
county government. If any county
official wants to stand out to the voters, then the best way is to cut cost
and spending. Spenders and takers
are taxpayers’ worst enemies. We can
see relief within reaching distance and
have to win the White House with a
Republican to make the new growth
takes place. So be frugal, tight, conservative, stingy making no debt or
commitments too long term contracts
of any kind. If a Republican wins the
presidency the rush will be on like the
gold rush of 1849. The term used by
many county elected is “WE NEED
MORE REVENUES.” This is an amateur politician in action that knows
nothing about managing money or
people. First look for waste of labor,
wasteful spending, over kill spending,
not needed spending and voting in a
raise for thy self. In the paper it was
stated again that no property taxes
increases in eight
years. The state had a reevaluation
of appraisals for property taxes and it
was an increase to property owners.
County employees get raises, property owners get a tax increase for life
of ownership. The interest rates are
like nothing and where do seniors get
their raise? Obama stole 716 billion
out of Medicare and DR. appointments are once a year unless an
emergency and drugs have increased
over 100% . Those people that don’t
Dear Editor:
The petulant little Saul Alinsky disciple and the latch jaw JFK wannabe
has reached a tentative agreement with
Iran. “MAY GOD in his infinite pity
and loving kindness have mercy on
Israel.”
As I listened to Prime Minster
Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before
the Congress, I though what a lack of
leadership and statesmanship there is
in all branches of our Republic from
both sides of the aisle as well as our
judiciary.
It was refreshing to actually hear a
true and tried and mature world leader,
a true statesmen. It also demonstrated
how inept and unqualified Obama is
as a world leader. How dangerous it is
for an unknown, untried, incompetent
individual like Barrack Obama to be
involved in negotiations and agreements that not only affects the safety
of Israel, but the Middle East!
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to
congress in spite of the controversy
created by the adolescent in the White
House. Even though Prime Minster
Netanyahu was up for election and
there was opposition by some in his
own country, he courageously plead
the case for Israel’s welfare to the US
Congress.
It appears that our Republic has
become unable to produce these kinds
of leaders.
pay property taxes what do they
pay? The employed by School Board
pays nothing because their raise is
more than tax increase so they care
less. Other words the pay increases will pay the taxes with leftover
money and this is why School
Boards and employees don’t care
whom they hurt for the high dollars. Fred W. Campbell
Ashland City
Politicians today represent themselves and their re-elections. Neither
party resembles what they were originally. In the Republican Party there
is no Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight
Eisenhower, Barry Goldwater, Everett
Dirksen, Howard Baker or Ronald
Reagan. In the Democrat Party there
is no Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry
Truman, John F. Kennedy, Adlai
Stevenson, Tip O’neill, Sam Ervin, or
Hubert Humphrey. Sadly many in our
country have no idea who these men
were or what they stood for. While
they all had their share of faults, they
believed in the exceptional-ism of our
country. They have taken their place’s
in history and unfortunately, I don’t see
any replacements on the horizon.
Now the Democratic party is run by
Saul Alinsky disciples, individuals that
think they are entitled to a free ride an
the taxpayers’ dime. These leaders not
only deny the exceptional-ism of our
Republic, but apologize for our positive
role in world affairs.
The Republicans have degenerated
into a useless self serving group whose
only goal is to gain reelection by not
offending anyone.
I have suggestion: let’s do away
with national elections. Lets just coronate Hillary Alinsky Clinton. The
Democrats,
the Communist, the
Socialist, the Entitleds will rejoice. The
country club RINO Republicans will be
happy. They won’t have to stand for any
thing. “We the people” don’t seem to be
wise enough to replace these Bottom
Feeders anyway. Everyone wins---loses?? Just pick one. There are no absolutes anymore anyway.
Wayne Romans
Chapmansboro Tn.
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Obituaries
BIRMINGHAM, Cynthia N.,
age 77, passed away at Hillcrest
Healthcare Center in Ashland City,
Tennessee, on May 22, 2015. Cindy
was born February 18, 1938, in Ellard,
Mississippi, to Marvin E. Neal and
Lillie N. Massey Neal. She was a
member of Pleasant View First Baptist
Church and worked and retired as an
information
operator for
Mountain
Bell. She is
preceded in
death by her
parents; her
husband,
Nuton
Birmingham;
five brothers
and sisters,
and her daughter, Kathey Anne
Birmingham. She is survived by her
daughter, Julie Aileen Birmingham;
brother, Johnnie (Sheila) Neal; sister,
Myrtle Morgan, one grandson, Gary;
and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service was May 26, 2015.
Burial for Cindy was in Driver’s
Flatt Baptist Church Cemetery in
Banner, Mississippi, on May 27,
2015. In lieu of flowers, the family
prefers donations to the Alzheimer’s
Association. Cheatham County
Funeral Home.
BRACEY, Michael Wayne, age 63,
passed away
at TriStar of
Ashland City on
May 23, 2015. Michael was
born February
6, 1952 in
Nashville, to
Wayne Bracey
and Lura
Dean Perry
Bracey. He
was a Christian, a Veteran of the
United States Air Force, a graduate
of Cheatham County Central High
School Class of 1971, and worked
and retired from Nashville Gas in
Customer Service. He is preceded in
death by his parents, Wayne and Lura
Dean Bracey and his grandparents, B.
Perry and Louise Perry and Felix and
Lula Myrtle Bracey. He is survived by
his wife of 43 years, Diane Bracey; son,
Lee Michael Bracey (Laura); daughter,
Leslie Boak (Russell); brothers,
David (Diane), Dean (Carol), Perry
(Kim) Bracey; sisters, Jan Atkinson
(Larry) and Debra Wilbur; and 2
grandchildren, Adam and Lucas Boak. Funeral service was May 27, 2015,with
burial in Bethlehem Cemetery in
Ashland City with military honors. Cheatham County Funeral Home 615792-2552 cheathamcountyfh.com
MATTHEWS, David Dean, Jr. 40 of
Joelton passed away on Thursday May
21, 2015 at his home. David was born
on October 28, 1974 to parents David,
Sr. and Pamela Joy (Ward) Matthews
in Nashville, TN. He is survived by
his parents, wife Christy Matthews,
daughters Myranda Matthews and
companion Shane Morgan, Haley
(Westley) Hasty, Mya Matthews,
brother Brandon (Susan) Matthews,
sisters Angie (Randy) Hunnell,
Misty Matthews and companion
Heath Greer, Heather Butterworth,
grandchildren Trayce Morgan, Tanner
Morgan, Brooklyn Hasty, Alianna
Hasty, and Grandmother Mary Lou
Simmons. He was preceded in death
by his uncle Mark Matthews. Funeral
Service for David was May 23 with
burial at the Ever Rest of Cheatham
Memorial Gardens on Hwy. 49 in
Pleasant View. Arrangements by the
Boyd Funeral Home, Alan Desmond,
Director, 101 Elizabeth St. Ashland
City, TN 37015 615-792-4677
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Boy Scouts car show
On June 13th, the Boy Scouts of America Troop 458 is pleased to
announce the 20th Annual Car / Motorcycle Show. You can expect
to see classic cars, street rods, motorcycles, trucks, muscle cars, rat
rods, sport cars and a lot of friendly faces.
The car show will be located at the River Bluff Park on Tennessee
Waltz Parkway, Ashland City, TN. Registration between the hours of
8:00 AM and Noon. Judging will begin at 10:00 AM and awards will
be presented at 3:00 PM. The judging will be based upon a 500 point
system and experienced judges will determine the top cars. There
will be awards for the TOP 25 cars, plus TOP 10 Motorcycle awards
and Best of Show trophies. Dash plaques will be given to the 1st 100
car show entries.
This is an open car show and the public is certainly welcome and
invited.
Cheatham Records
BUILDING PERMITS
Mary Johnson, Swimming Pool, 3144 Bearwallow
Rd., Ashland City, $1,500.00
PROEPRTY TRANSFERS
Sharon Hollaway to Cherie Mason
249 Bailey Ln., Unit #102, Pleasant View
$144,000.00
Michael & Donnette Stamps to Megan Shaneyfelt
& Justin Coombs
1015 Heatherwood Rd., Pleasant View
$150,000.00
Michael Jr. & Aime Carter to Geneiveve Bilbrey
1207 Everwood Dr., Ashland City
$201,000.00
Norbert & Bethany Obendorfer to Austin Stratton
1012 Pin Oak Dr., Pleasant View $119,000.00
Anthony & Sandra Everhart to Stephanie Jordan
6000 Pleasant Hill Dr., Pleasant View $123,500.00
Justin Nicholson to Amanda Pink & David Zazworsky 108 Forrest St., Ashland City
$112,000.00
Vonda Gunnells to Michael & Marcey Ward 741
Balthrop Rd., Chapmansboro $208,000.00
Elenor Brandon & Cynthia Loring to Dakota
Wind Properties LLC
115 Forrest St., Ashland City
$350,000.00
Pamela Conner to William Clarke
1574 Pebble Brook Dr., Ashland City $286,900.00
Christopher & Diana Knight to Christopher
Carrigan
2004 Ruby Travis Dr., Chapmansboro $157,900.00
Derek & Adriane Vandlen to Justin & Samantha
Garrison
213 Glenda Ct., Pleasant View
$209,900.00
Jerry & marcia Reynolds to Joseph & Paula Keith
346 Preakness Cir., Pleasant View
$144,500.00
Commission workshops
budget
The Cheatham County Commission met over four hours in a workshop session dedicated to reviewing
the proposed budget for the 20152016 fiscal year.
Sheriff Mike Breedlove, Circuit
Court Clerk Julie Hibbs and Director of Animal Control JT Jordie
presented their lists of request for
additional funding.
Animal Control is seeking $25,415
in additional funding to add parttime positions and cover increases
for various supplies including food
and custodial supplies.
Hibbs is requesting $170,583 of
new funding to cover the addition of four new deputy clerks to
the department. Her department
handles court cases for circuit, general sessions and juvenile courts.
She told commissioners, “I can
no longer operate the offices I am
responsible for, with the personnel
I have. I don’t have the personnel
to keep the docket running.” Hibbs
said case loads in the three courts
have increased over the past several
years. The department has added
no new positions in the 16 years
Hibbs has served as Circuit Court
Clerk. She told commissioners she
was very confident the amount of
money her
department
would be able
to secure for
the county in
court costs
would more
than cover
the increase
to the depart-
ment.
Sheriff Mike Breedlove is requesting an additional $487,670 in the
Sheriff ’s Department budget and
$432,367 in the jail budget.The
recommendation from the budget committee is $252,009 in new
spending for the Sheriff ’s Office
and $362,867 for the jail.
Breedlove presented a powerpoint
presentation to the commission
covering every requested increase
in depth and offering an explanation for the requests. The Sheriff ’s
department is also seeking for
approval of funding for six new
Ford Explorers at a total cost of
$271,772.78.
Commissioners will continue to
hear requests at their next workshop for the budget. The meeting
is scheduled to begin immediately
following the public hearing for the
budget, June 15, 6:00 p.m. in the
General Session Court Room at the
Cheatham County Courthouse.
—Zachary R. McCarver
Cheatham County
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Cheatham Crime
Robbie James Oden, 33, 1820 New
Hope Road, Joelton, was charged with
aggravated assault on May 21.
Old Pinnacle Road, B, Joelton, was
charged on May 22 with disorderly
conduct.
Henry Walter Woelk, 38, 3407 Mays
Street, Nashville, was charged with theft
on May 21.
Donald Eugene Brown, 40, 5505
Trailwood Court, Joelton, was charged
in a child support capias/ attachment
on May 23.
Stuart Taylor Androws, 20, 419
Circle Drive, Clarksville, was charged
on may 21 with simple possession/
casual exchange, possession of drug
paraphernalia, possession of schedule
III drug, and contributing to the
delinquency of a minor.
Jack Dempsey Irby, IV, 18, 1106 Old
Pinnacle Road, B, Joelton, was charged
with disorderly conduct on May 22.
Angela Michelle Anderson, 39, 1106
Austin Noah Smith, 18, 105 Linda
Drive, Hendersonville, was charged
on May 24 with evading arrest,
contributing to the delinquency of a
minor, violation of 18-21-responsibility
act, and possession of drug
paraphernalia.
Thomas Kelly Hammond, 43, 1710
Highway 12 N., Ashland City, was
charged on May 24 with domestic
assault and interference with emergency
911 calls.
Tyler Keith
Strawn, 20,
1820 New
Hope Road,
Joelton, was
charged with
aggravated
burglary on May 26.
Vandalism was reported on May 21
at 1335 Maplewood Road, Ashland
City.
A home burglary was reported at
5485 Trailwood Court, Ashland City,
on May 23.
On May 24, a theft report was
filed at 1834 Old Clarksville Pike,
Chapmansboro.
A burglary with vandalism was
investigated on May 25 at 1822 Mosley
Ferry Road, Chapmansboro.
An attempted aggravated burglary
was reported at 1045 Old Clarksville
Pike, Pleasant View, on May 25.
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School board talks Curtis contract, budget
The Cheatham County School
Board discussed the possibility of a
new contract for Director of School,
Dr. Stan Curtis. Chairman Brian
Chase said he wanted to clear up a
misunderstanding, he cited reports
the board planned to meet in a
closed door meeting with its attor-
ney. Chase said the contract discussion would not be conducted
in a meeting under attorney client privilege.
Board member Dan Moore proposed a new contract that
removes the bonus from Curtis’ contract and includes it in the
salary. Moore said many districts are searching for directors
and he believes the district should be competitive and take steps
to ensure Curtis’ longevity in Cheatham County.
Board members David Bibee, John Louallen and Kimberly
Messer all said they were not in favor of
a new contract. Bible told the board
he believes it is a great idea, but said
he thinks it is premature. He said,
“Two years is not enough time to fully
evaluate the direction Dr. Curtis is
taking us.”
Louallen and Messer both agreed
and added they had not been able to
fully evaluate Dr. Curtis on his recent
evaluation due to their limited time
served on the board. They both said
they would not be comfortable with
creating a new contract after two years
of the current four year contract.
Moore requested the contract be on
the agenda for the next board meeting
to be voted on regardless of the comments of the other board members.
Curtis told the board he would inform them within the next week if he
intends to apply for any position outside the district. He said his current
contact has a stipulation requiring
him to do so.
The board will be deciding, at their
next meeting, on one of two budgets
to forward to the county commission. The board approved a budget
earlier this year, however was recently
informed of a potential issue with
revenue figures based on a 98 percent
collection rate of property taxes. The
county commission has figured their
budget on a 95 percent collection rate.
Dan Henderson, Chief of Operations for the district, presented the
board with two separate budgets for
consideration. Henderson said one
Continued, SCHOOL BOARD, p. 17
Sports
Ready to rumble in Philly
Ballard, Power All Star Cheer Brings
National Championships to Pleasant View
In its first year of calling Pleasant
View “home” Power All Stars has already earned 4 National Championships, as well as many other awards.
Owner and head coach Ron Ballard,
along with assistant head coach Tori
Ballard, attributed the successful season to the commitment, talent and hard
work of their athletes as well as the loving, family atmosphere that is fostered
at Power All Stars.
Ron Ballard is the areas only fully
certified USASF (U.S. All Star Federation) levels 1-5 coach. The US All Star
Federation is the governing body for All
Star Cheer.
“We chose Pleasant View because it is
a remarkable place. The Pleasant View
area offers talented athletes and won-
derful supporting families who want the
best for their children. With such talent
and this areas only cheer focused facility we see a long and bright future for
our program and the areas athletes.”
Coach Ron describes the beginning of
the programs relocation over a year ago
when two other families decided to join
with him in bringing All Star Cheerleading to the Pleasant View Area.
Power All Stars is excited about its
growth with its new and returning athletes and will be continuing to accept
new athletes throughout the summer.
If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the Power Family we can
be reached at 530-863-0667 or by stopping by our new facility located at 1014
Christopher Drive, Pleasant View, TN.
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Members of Team Sweethands, in support of boxer Caleb Hunter Plant
(center) arrived in Philadelphia on Thursday for Plant’s Friday night
fight. Plant is going for his seventh professional win. Details in next
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Caleb Plant, Carman Plant, and Justin Gamber (Photo Submitted)
Team Tomlin
Brings Home Wins
in Nashville
Team Tomlin boxers
Melody Fisher (left) and
Emma Alsobrooks (right)
both won decisions in a
boxing tournament hosted
at Cameron Prep School
on Thursday night. Fisher’s opponent faced four
standing eight counts in her
victory, while Alsobrooks
defeated a very skilled opponent she had previously
not beated. Darryl Tomlin
(center) is their trainer and
coach. Photo Submited.
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CHEATHAM COUNTY DEMOCRATS.
The June meeting of the Cheatham County Democratic Committee
will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in the Denney Room
(2nd floor) of the Pinnacle Bank, 524 South Main Street in Ashland
City. Most of this meeting is expected to be devoted to a review of the
TNDP Plan and the committee’s actions to date, plus future plans (or
questions) with regard to the items in the plan. The committee may
also address continued action on expansion of TennCare, establishment or increase of the minimum wage, and global warming, as well as
filling of committee vacancies. All Cheatham County Democrats are
invited to attend and participate. Contact Michael Lottman, Chair, at
lottmanhouse@aol.com or ccdp@cheathamdemocrats.org, or call 615714-2702.
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Sirens
continued from p. 1
system.
The Board of Mayor and Alderman agreed it was priority of the city
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to keep residents of Pleasant View safe and warned
of impending dangerous weather. They will continue reviewing proposed options and working with
McCord Communications to find an effective way
to alleviate the problem with the weather sirens.
The Town of Pleasant View is looking at options
to fix a road that is in need of repair on Mission Acres Drive after
a waterline leakage. A homeowner on Mission Acres Drive
contacted a plumber to repair a
leak without the approval of the
city. To repair the damage the
plumber dug under the roadway
to repair pipe leak, then backfilled the opening under the road
causing disrepair of the roadway.
The Board of Mayor and
Alderman will have to decide
how to move forward repairing
the damages and deciding who
should incur the
expenses. The
Town of Pleasant
View will seek
Attorney Chris
Clark’s counsel
on the matter to
work and find an
equitable solution
for all parties
involved.
Prior to the
Board of Mayor
and Alderman’s
Workshop Tuesday, they held a
Special Called
Meeting to discuss and vote on
Ordinance 15-07
to Amend Ordinance Number
97-5 by Amending The Zoning
Map. Property
requesting to be
rezoned was Map
10, Parcel 25.04
at 6308 Highway 41-A from
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School Board
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of the options includes
no new money and uses no money from the fund balance. This
option includes a 5 percent pay raise for employees. The second
option includes a an additional 2 percent pay increase (7 percent
total), a reworking of coaching supplements and an increase in
the technology pay scale. The second option would require using
$763,000 from the fund balance.
During discussion on the budget the board was told by Curtis
estimated amounts for the Basic Education Program (BEP) were
not as much as expected , though officials with the district have
requested a review of some items to ensure the accuracy of the
amount. Curtis added during the discussion, $100,000 of his salary is funded by BEP money.
There was a lengthy discussion about a recently budget amendment request, tabled by the commission at their May meeting.
Messer requested a budget amendment that would move the
$809,000 out of the current budget instead of using money from
the fund balance. Henderson said he could have one prepared to
be voted on at the boards next meeting.
The school board meets Monday, June 1. They will be considering to policy revisions allowing decisions on disposal of personal
school property and approval of field trips to be made by the
director.
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I2 – Industrial, to C1 – Commercial. Voting in favor of the
Amendment were Aldermen Bruce Drake and George Leasure.
Vice Mayor Danny Rediker declared a conflict of interest, though
stated he was voting in good conscience, casting a vote to approve
the rezoning request. Alderman Randall Bracey was absent from
the Special Called Meeting and did not vote on the rezoning. The
property at 6308 Highway 41-A in Pleasant View received a 3-0
vote, approving the Amendment to rezone the property.
The Board of Mayor and Alderman will hold their next regular
monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 9.
Tonya Steele
June 01, 2015
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organization in April.
According to Allen the organization, led by volunteers, has gone
above and beyond to maintain the
softball field at Balthrop Park. He
explained softball, unlike baseball,
wasn’t self-sustaining in Pleasant
View and could not afford any
additional costs.
“We need them and they need
us,” stated parks and recreation
board member Danny Rediker.
Not all members of the board
were in agreement the PVAA
should be exempt from paying the
fee.
Chairman Kelly Elllis asked
Allen to review his financials and
to look into why there had been
a decline in the softball program
in recent years. She encouraged
him and the organization to build
the softball program up like it had
been in previous years so it could
be self-sustaining.
“If we exempt PVAA Softball,
then baseball, soccer and football,
will request exemption of fees
also. The decisions we make today impact the future of Pleasant
View and we have to think about
our growing community,” stated
Ellis.
Member Jesse Edmondson
agreed, “We have to follow the
rules in the rule book. We can’t
break the rules for one and not the
other.”
Voting in favor of PVAA’s
request were members Jim Elks
and Danny Rediker. Those voting
against the request were Chairman Kelly Elllis, Jesse Edmondson
and Susanne Crow.
Pleasant View’s Bark Park will
have to submit more information to the Parks and Recreations
Board before they will recommend The Mayor of Board and
Alderman to consider supporting
PV Athletic Association Representative
Shane Allen speaks during the public
forum .
the park.
Amanda Melton, representative
looking to add the park to the
community, requested the help of
Parks and Recreation
in establishing the
park. She requested
at least one acre of
land to be allocated
for the park.
Board members
argued the liability
of a dog park was
risky and were concerned additional
expenses could be a
burden on the town budget.
“We need to take care of the
kids first. They are the future of
Pleasant View,” stateed Member
Jim Elks.
“Not everyone has kids. We
need to be committed to the
city, all residents, those with and
without children,” stated member
Susanna Crow.
Elks stood firm on his opinion.
“If there is land to be given away,
it needs to be given to the kids
first.”
A motion was made to request
additional information from
Melton. All board members voted
in favor of the request. Chairman
Ellis will ask for more information
from Melton before proposing to
the Mayor and Alderman.
Parks and Recreation began
discussing the possibility of a five
field baseball facility for Pleasant
View Tuesday
night. Confident, if developed,
would generate
enough revenue
to pay for itself,
they have added
the project to
the proposed five year plan. The
board discussed ways to fund the
estimated $7 million dollar project
through grants, donations or borrowing the money from the city.
Rediker vocalized his concerns
with the project. “For the city to
borrow money to fund a project
like this, they have to set aside
something as collateral. If they do
that the residents of Pleasant View
would be looking at a property
tax.”
“We are going to end up paying
one anyway, sooner or later,” stated Edmondson.
Parks and Recreation will
continue working to obtain Grant
Money and funding through donation arenas to facilitate projects
now and in the future.
Tonya Steele