Confusion over its language led to Ordinance 895 being tabled by the Centerville Board of Mayor and Aldermen until September 10.

The ordinance, up for approval on first reading, asked the board to confirm or deny the Planning Commission’s decision not to recommend the rezoning of 2292 Skyview Drive from an I-1 light industrial district to an I-2 general industrial district.

Several aldermen were unclear on how they should vote based on the language of the legislation.

“So what are we going to vote on?” Alderman Wayne Prince asked.

As presented, the ordinance required aldermen to vote “no” to confirm the commission’s recommendation and “yes” to deny.

“If you do not want to override the planning commission, you have to vote no,” Building Inspector Josie Blystad said.

After much discussion, the board decided to postpone the vote until next month’s meeting to clarify the language.

In a close vote, Resolution 2024-26 was approved 6-4 with aldermen Gary Wright, Derek Newsom, Wayne Prince and Lonnie Horner voting no. The resolution updates water and gas deposit fees as well as cut-off and cut-on fees.

“We’ve had some issues last year,” Mayor Gary Jacobs said, “and this goes toward our efforts to get a handle on the bad debts.”

The deposit rates were changed to the following:

— Owner water or gas: $100 for the deposit, a meter set fee of $45 and a paperwork fee of $5, for a total of $150.

— For both water and gas by an owner: $100 for each deposit, $22.50 for each meter set fee and a $5 paperwork fee, for a total of $255.

— Renter water or gas: a $150 deposit, a meter set fee of $45 and a paperwork fee of $5, for a total of $250.

— For both water and gas for a renter: deposits are $355 total with a $150 deposit for each, a meter set fee of $22.50 each and a paperwork fee of $5.

Cut-off fees are now $25 and cut-on fees will also be $25, to restore service. Payment must be made before services are restored.

There are no longer adjustments for toilet leaks. A minimum of $100 will be charged for an adjustment for a leak.

Those opposed believed some aspects of the resolution were unnecessary and disagreed with the raised rates. Jacobs maintained that the raised rates would only affect those who are not regularly paying their utility bills.

Five additional pieces of legislation were unanimously advanced by the board:

— Resolution 2024-22 rehired municipal judge Jim Rice.

— Resolution 2024-23 purchased an Aerzern Blower for the Centerville Wastewater Treatment Plant for $30,920.

— Resolution 2024-24 purchased 17 E-One pumps for the Centerville Sewer Collection System for $40,000.

— Resolution 2024-25 accepted a $4,500 donation from the Continuing the Good Foundation for the purchase of a Toro 22-inch walking greens mower for Centerville Municipal Golf Course.

— Resolution 2024-27 authorized a University of Tennessee mural to be painted on the roof of the pavilion at Centerville RiverPark.

The meeting lasted 46 minutes. All aldermen attended.