State Senator Jack Johnson and Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer present an $80,000 check to Oak Hill Mayor Austin McMullen for a TDOT Tennessee Roadscapes grant. The grant will enhance the entrance into the City on Franklin Pike near Woodmont Boulevard. While a final design has not been completed, possible amenities could include decorative welcome signs, decorative fencing, decorative lighting, and landscaping.
Four reappointed to BZA, Planning
Monday, October 3, 2011 5:37 PM
Attorney Tonya P. Matthews has been re-appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals by Mayor Austin McMullen.
She has served on the BZA since 2009 when she replaced Lorilee Gulawick, who resigned for time constraints with two years remaining on her term.
Re-appointed to the Planning Commission were: Judy Hoover, first appointed in 1996; Art McWilliams, 2002; Julia Wesley, 1999.
“Their experience is invaluable to the City as they volunteer their expertise in making decisions to insure that Oak Hill remains the best neighborhood in Davidson County,” Mayor McMullen said. “We thank them for continuing to serve the City,” he said.
Projects protect residential zoning,
establish firm legal, financial foundation
Monday, October 3, 2011 5:37 PM
The City has recently made significant progress on several long-term projects including a new zoning ordinance and map, updated subdivision regulations, new street classification, and an updated codification of City ordinances. MORE
Street, traffic, drainage projects underway
Monday, October 3, 2011 5:37 PM
Oak Hill is working on a number of projects that deal with the day-to-day delivery of City services. First among these is the recent adoption of the City budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year. A number of other projects are each in a different stage of development, including a traffic calming program, drainage study, sign inventory, Otter Creek Road drainage improvements, intersection improvements, and street pavement analysis. MORE
Please report all crimes
and suspicious activity
Monday, October 3, 2011 5:37 PM
The first and foremost thought we need to convey to our citizens is the need to call the Metro Nashville Police Department, at the non-emergency number of 862-8600, when suspicious activity occurs in their area. For a suspicious person or suspicious vehicle call we prefer a chance to get an officer in the area quickly to at least identify the person or vehicle if a problem is discovered later. Hopefully by doing this you can help prevent a crime. MORE
Notify City of street cuts
Monday, October 3, 2011 5:37 PM
If you see someone cutting up a section of an Oak Hill street, please notify the City office by phone or email with the location and company doing the work.
Please contact the City even if it is a recognizable utility such as Metro Water/Sewer or Piedmont Gas.
All private entities are required to get a permit, and publicly owned utilities are required to notify the City of this type of work.
It is important that the City verify that the road repair is done correctly so that your tax dollars will not have to be used to correct inadequate work by a private contractor or other utility.
Your reporting this to us acts as a check to be sure that they are abiding by their responsibility to do so.
Helms named to TML board of directors
Monday, October 3, 2011 5:37 PM
Oak Hill City Manager Kevin Helms was elected to a two-year term on the board of directors of the Tennessee Municipal League.
City Manager of Oak Hill since 2009, Helms was elected as one of eight district directors to represent his section of the state. He was nominated and elected during a district caucus of TML members from his region of Tennessee.
As a member of the board, Helms will propose and help determine legislation that municipalities need passed into law and will establish policy priorities for the League.
Founded in 1940, TML is a nonprofit organization created by cities and towns for mutual assistance and improvement.
NEWS ARCHIVE
New resident
Monday, October 3, 2011 5:37 PM
Vice Mayor Jennifer Claxton, her husband Jim and son Reeves are excited to announce the newest member of their family, Emma Roehl Claxton, born July 15.
Goudge is new intern
Monday, October 3, 2011 5:37 PM
Kate Goudge, a senior in Human and Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University, is working as an intern at the City of Oak Hill office during the fall semester.
City Manager Kevin Helms said she spends approximately 32 hours each week at the office and about three hours in class, for which she will receive 15 hours’ credit. Because her degree requires an internship, her City position is that of a volunteer.
“While her duties are varied, her primary focus will be to learn about the internal and external operations of an organization,” Helms said.
Goudge said she is looking forward to gaining a deeper understanding of how a governmental agency best serves the community and learning the day-to-day jobs of a governmental agency, something she would like to pursue long-term.
“This internship is the capstone project of my undergraduate degree,” she said. “I will conclude my senior project by writing and presenting a proposal that identifies an organizational need or new opportunity that would benefit the City.”
Her primary contribution will be to develop or redesign a number of Oak Hills’s communication initiatives with residents while working in cooperation with City staff and contractors.
“I am excited about the fresh perspective that she can bring to our service delivery efforts and hope residents will take the opportunity to welcome her to Oak Hill,” Helms said.
2011-2012 budget approved
Monday, October 3, 2011 5:37 PM
The 2011-2012 City budget was approved on second reading at the July 21 Board of Commissioners meeting after a public hearing. View the document here.
