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The Lawrenceburg Board of Mayor and Council honored longtime Finance Director and City Recorder Linda Adair during its Feb. 12 meeting.
Adair was honored with a retirement award, recognizing her 41-plus years of dedicated service to the City of Lawrenceburg. Several spoke during the meeting about Adair’s commitment and diligence. Family members were on-hand to celebrate, and a reception was held in her honor immediately after the meeting.
Following Adair’s recognition, council members announced that Jada Wilburn is the city’s new director of finance, and voted to appoint her as the acting city recorder. They also announced that Justin Rouse is the new director of parks and recreation, in the wake of the recent retirement of Pam Hyde.
During the business portion of the meeting, action was deferred on a resolution to adopt a future land use plan and major thoroughfare plan for the city.
In other business, the council approved:
• A resolution to accept a proposal of the Lawrence County Economic Development Corporation related to the donation of the Pettus-McClain buildings in exchange for complete removal of the buildings from the site located on Highway 43 North.
Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Director Ryan Egly addressed the board, explaining that the property in question is situated at the Highway 43/Hagan Road intersection. The property would be developed for use in the industrial park.
Mayor Blake Lay pointed out that the city is still considering whether one of the structures might be used by the city for storage and such.
• A resolution to authorize the Lawrenceburg Fire Department to apply for a State of Tennessee Rescue Squad 2026 Grant.
Fire Chief Jay Moore explained that the department will be applying for grant funding to purchase stabilization equipment to assist firefighters during extrications, as well as air bags and related equipment.
• A resolution to authorize the city to apply for a Community Development Block Grant not to exceed $1 million.
CDBG grants, administered through the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, provide funding to help local governments in rural areas improve infrastructure, provide affordable housing and spur economic development that benefits low to moderate income residents.
Appreciation
Before the meeting drew to a close, Lay expressed appreciation for Lawrenceburg Utility Systems utility crews, noting their professionalism and hard work in the wake of the recent ice storm.
“We had 1,500 residences out of power, and they had them back on in a day-and-a-half, then went on to help our neighbors in Wayne and Hardin Counties,” he said.