April 6, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
The Smithville Mayor and Aldermen held a brief regular monthly meeting Monday night.
The aldermen, upon the recommendation of Police Chief Mark Collins, hired Alex King to fill a vacant officer position in the department.
“About a month ago we had a gentleman quit to pursue his outside business, so I had to replace him. I hired Alex King who was a certified full-time officer for Cannon County. He is from here originally. He lives here in town and will be a welcome fit to the department,” said Chief Collins.
Due to a change in ownership, the aldermen approved a certificate of compliance for Smithville Wine and Spirits on East Broad Street. The business is currently owned by two people but one of them is planning to purchase the interest of the other.
“Anytime there is an ownership change there must be an application for a new license. Currently there are two partners and both of them own 50% and one of the partners is selling his 50% to the other. They will take this to the state (Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission) who actually issues the liquor license but as far as the City of Smithville they have met all the regulations that we require,” said City Administrator Hunter Hendrixson.
In other business, the aldermen tabled action on adopting a resolution to seek a Community Development Block Grant to fund a transitional housing program for women in recovery from substance abuse. The mayor and aldermen will discuss the issue further at a workshop and special meeting Thursday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. at city hall.
Mayor Josh Miller also announced that an Aviation Day will be held on Saturday, April 23 at the Smithville Municipal Airport from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and a Street Fair will be Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.