Sally Robertson, 423 Willis Pass: Supports Safe Routes to Library Grant - OLDR and
Jackson Trail is dangerous
Michael Thomas, Opposes Silver Springs next to blasting currently
Kenneth Blankenship, 303 Midtown Trail: Opposes Silver Springs
Ryan Carr, 320 Midtown Trail: Opposes Silver Springs
Susan Parker, 119 Karen Drive: Opposes Silver Springs
Steven Heckendorf, 393 Page Drive: Appreciates the clearing of the streets during the snow.
Agree with stipulations on the money for the Central Pike Interchange.
Mike Weston, 142 Karen Drive: Opposes Silver Springs
Clyde Hicks, 143 Karen Drive: Opposes Silver Springs
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Commissioner Reports & Comments
Commissioner Giles: Thanked Public Works for the work on the roads prior and during the
snow. Thanked the Police during the snow and each day for all they do. Thanked Mike and
Brenda Earle with their work with BPAC and the work they put into the Walk to School
program.
Vice Mayor Trivett: Thanked everyone in attendance and online. Thanked staff for the
tremendous work on the roads during the snow. Thanks to Fire and Police for all the work
over the past few weeks. The Silver Springs landowners are local and have been paying
taxes and he appreciates a local builder and him taking his time in completing the prior
phases. If we continue to let the developments come through the county then we miss out on
road improvements, sidewalks, etc. Each development that is built is not wanted by the
current residents. We do need to look at opportunities to make improvements. We have an
.11 cent property tax while others have close to $1.00. All city departments are forward
thinking. All Commissioners devote approx. 40 hours a week to being a Commissioner.
Reach out to him whether in his district or not. To the developers he wants to see safety
when he drives by the job sites. Make the site safe and clean up the mess. City staff will hold
you accountable.
Commissioner Hefner: Appreciates everyone attending and the comments. Public Works did
a fantastic job with the roads during the snow event. The additional snow plows allowed us to
get to other areas. In the recent census Mt. Juliet saw a 3.2 % increase while Lebanon had a
15 % increase. Traffic is a concern of his. He is concerned over the progress on the
Lebanon Road widening and slow move in building the existing Silver Springs. Years of work
goes into widening a road, prior to seeing the cones on the streets.
Commissioner Milele: Had knee replacement 2 weeks ago and this is why she is on a walker.
Appreciates everyone attending and expressing the concerns. Been here 40 years and have
seen lots of changes. Liquor By the Drink, which was voted on by the residents, and Sewer
bring the growth. Property owners have property rights to sell and develop their property. No
one blames a property owner the right to sell their property. If I had the money I would buy
the property to sit on for the wild life. Proud of the quality of the subdivisions we require as
compared to the County. It is unlikely that the school will be moved. When a school reaches
85% capacity then the Wilson County School Board goes out to look out for land.
Mayor Maness: Wished the Vice Mayor and District 3 Commissioner a belated Happy
Birthday. We had staff working 12 or more hours and sleeping on cots during the recent
snow event. We are more proactive on state roads to treat before the snow/ice arrives. It
