7.
Commissioner Reports & Comments
Commissioner Giles welcomed everyone and reminded the public that school is starting on
Friday. He encouraged drivers to be cautious and watchful for children and to be mindful and
appreciative of teachers. He shared that his wife was a teacher and principal and offered
thoughts and prayers for all educators. Commissioner Giles also mentioned that he had the
opportunity to tour the new Police Department facility before its completion. He expressed his
pride in the City of Mt. Juliet, highlighting the safety provided by first responders.
Vice Mayor Trivett thanked everyone for attending and for watching online. He acknowledged
the presence of the Scouts and expressed appreciation for the community’s engagement. He
commended the Mt. Juliet Police Department for being proactive and doing a great job
keeping the streets safe, and thanked the officers for their continued efforts. He also praised
the Mt. Juliet Fire Department for their quick response to a recent house fire in the
community. With school starting back, he reminded everyone to be cautious, especially with
new student drivers on the road, and urged everyone to follow traffic laws. He noted that
MJPD will be monitoring and encouraged drivers to remain alert.
Commissioner Hefner welcomed everyone watching on TV and those attending in person. He
thanked Public Works and all involved for their efforts in addressing and completing repairs at
the railroad crossing. Commissioner Hefner also reminded the community that school is
starting back, and encouraged caution for children walking to and from school. He reported
positive sales tax revenue figures, noting they are higher than the same period last year, and
encouraged residents to continue shopping local.
Commissioner Milele thanked everyone for attending, including the Scouts. She reminded the
public that school traffic will be increasing, with teachers returning the following morning and
students starting on Friday. She also noted that her City newsletter will be released on Friday.
Mayor Maness welcomed Troop 934 and noted that they are working on two merit badges:
Citizenship in the Community and Communications. He thanked them for attending.
8.
City Manager's Report
City Manager Martin thanked everyone for attending, including the Scouts. He gave a
shout-out to Public Works Director Matt White and the entire Public Works team. He also
thanked all City employees who have been working in the extreme heat. City Manager Martin
encouraged residents to shop local, noting that sales tax numbers were up and expressing
hope that the trend would continue.
9.
Unfinished Business
