Highway and Bridge Committee Monthly Meeting

In the meeting Gray Prater started off with approving the last meeting minutes, then discussed what was on the agenda for tonight.1 - Issue with County Road- Mr. and Mrs. Parson's discussed how dangerous gribble road is becoming with Speed violators and requested speed limit sign to be posted and to also lower the speed to 35. Highway Depart Superintendent Levi Glenn turned in the signatures from the petition. The motion did pass, once the sign is posted, Commissioner England told Mr Parson to let them so that we can get the Sheriffs Department to put the Electric signage up to promote the speed limit change.2- Road Closure- the road closure was requested Hitchcock Rd. its a dead in road and the family would like the is taken off the road map.3- E.W.P. Programs-The Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program in Tennessee provides technical and financial assistance to address imminent threats to life and property caused by natural disasters like floods, fires, and windstorms that impact watersheds. This program doesn't require a federal or state disaster declaration to begin providing assistance.  Carl Bouldin addressed the issue about Robert Smith Rd. that happen on May 9th 2024, the storm a year ago washed out the road and bridge, Commissioner Bouldin wanted to know why we didn't submit Robert Smith Rd, Highway Department Superintendent Glenn had plenty of time and he wanted to know what happened? Highway Department Superintendent Glenn said it was an oversight and that his committed to getting back in touch w/the proper folks4-Highway Department Budget- Budget passedThese meetings are open to the Public, its the 1st Tuesday of each month at 4pm