9/19/24

ATLANTA – FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Region 4 Administrator Robert Samaan announced today that South Carolina and Tennessee have been selected for a combined $16.1 million in grants to help communities reduce vulnerability to natural hazards.

Funding through the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program will provide more than $9.1 million to South Carolina and $7 million to Tennessee to administer revolving low-interest loan funds that will help local governments carry out hazard mitigation projects and build community climate resilience. Through this program, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, states can direct loans to local governments to mitigate the effects of events like drought, intense heat, wildfires, floods and earthquakes.

“Helping communities invest in resilient infrastructure is the best defense we have as a nation to withstand tomorrow’s hazards,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, this program will provide states with the funding they need to help communities build resilience to protect against future hazards. I encourage more of our state, tribal, and territorial partners to apply for these funds to help keep their communities safe.”

South Carolina’s two proposed projects support safety and security and infrastructure resilience through structural retrofitting and utility protective measures. Tennessee plans to use its funding for 12 projects to purchase generators, retrofit structures, manage stormwater, implement infrastructure protective measures and to acquire, harden, or relocate safe spaces and existing emergency services, as needed.

“Both South Carolina and Tennessee developed their projects from existing local and state hazard mitigation plans,” said Region 4 Administrator Robert Samaan. “These improvements will go a long way in protecting these states and their citizens before disasters strike.”

The announcement aligns with the 2024 FEMA Year of Resilience and was made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides $500 million to fund the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program through 2026. Along with South Carolina and Tennessee, FEMA selected 10 other states for a combined total of $150 million in grants.

The Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program complements FEMA’s hazard mitigation grant portfolio and the Justice40 initiative, which encourages states to direct 40 percent of the overall benefits generated by entity loan funds to disadvantaged communities.

FEMA also offers technical assistance through webinars, office hours, on-demand videos and program support materials that are publicly available to assist and encourage existing and future applicants to participate and make use of these innovative programs.

 

1. Marshall County Solid Waste will be having a committee meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Solid Waste facility located at 611 Hawkins Drive, Lewisburg.

Drive in Lewisburg, Tennessee.

2. The Marshall County Code Committee will meet on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Courthouse Annex, second floor, room 2204 Lewisburg, TN.

The agenda is as follows:
1. Establish an inspection fee schedule
2. Review a pay grading schedule per certifications obtained
3. Review a recommendation for the Marshall County Electrical Program
4. Establish guidelines for completed non-active unpaid permits

3. The Marshall County Board of Public Utilities will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 9:00 am at 624 West Commerce Street, Lewisburg TN in the Doug Rogers Board Room.  All interested parties are invited to attend, further information about these, or other zoning matters may be obtained at the Marshall County Building Codes Office, Courthouse Annex, room 3301.

4. The Marshall County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors will have their regular scheduled monthly meeting October 22, 2024, at 9:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Marshall County EOC office located at 230 College St., Lewisburg, TN.

5. The Marshall County Budget Committee will meet Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 8:30am at the Marshall County Courthouse Annex in Room 2204,
Lewisburg.

6. The Nominating Committee of the Marshall County Commission will meet Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, at 9am in Room 2204 on the Second Floor of the Marshall County Courthouse Annex.

7. MARSHALL COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

Work Session Agenda
October 23, 2024
10:00 A.M.

Rules for Public Comment

1) Comments may only be made on items on the meeting agenda
2) The period of public comment will be 30 minutes maximum
3) The number of speakers allowed to speak during the public comment section is ten (10)
4) The length of time a speaker may speak is three (3) minutes
5) The speaker’s comments shall be addressed to the chairman of the board
6) Until further notice those desiring to provide public comment shall submit their name in person and in writing to the MCBPU office by 3:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting. (items 1-5 are in effect)

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

III. WELCOME OF VISITORS

V. OPEN/CONTINUING BUSINESS

• AMI/AMR meters

VII. ADJOURNMENT

8. The Marshall County Board of Public Utilities will meet on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, for a work session to discuss AMI/AMR meters with a demonstration by UPM.

9. Marshall County Board of Commissioners’ regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 28th at 6 pm in Room 2204 in the Marshall County Courthouse Annex.

10. The Marshall County Law Enforcement, Road and EMS Committees will meet on Monday, October 28th in the Marshall County Courthouse Annex, Room 2204. These meetings will meet in succession immediately after the completion of the Commission meeting which will begin at 6 p.m.).

11. There will be a meeting of the Marshall County Building Committee, Monday October 28, 2024, at 9am. The meeting will be held in Room 2204 on
the second floor of the Marshall County Annex located at 101 West Commerce Street in Lewisburg.

12. The Marshall County Veterans Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 29th at 5 p.m. in the Hardison Annex located at 230 College Street, Lewisburg.

 

9/17/24

 

NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting grant proposals for projects that will help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source (NPS) pollution in the state.

“This cost share funding is a direct investment in improving water quality across Tennessee,” said Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. “By supporting projects that reduce pollutants in our natural water sources, we’re not only protecting the environment but also promoting the health of people and wildlife. Our focus is on watershed restoration and raising awareness about nonpoint source pollution.”

Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution includes a variety of contaminants, such as sediment, urban runoff, excess fertilizers, pesticides, chemicals, and other pollutants that can affect both surface and groundwater.

Eligible applicants include local governments, regional agencies, soil and water conservation districts, state universities, and nonprofit organizations. The submission deadline is December 2, 2024.

This federal grant supports the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to combat NPS pollution, along with efforts in training, education, and water quality monitoring. Grant program priorities, incentives and evaluation criteria can be found online at www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/agriculture/documents/landwaterstewardship/fy-2025/FY2025%20319%20RFP.pdf.

Contact Dr. Sam Marshall at 615-837-5306 or sam.marshall@tn.gov with questions.

The Nonpoint Source Program was created in 1987 as part of the Clean Water Act. TDA’s Land and Water Stewardship Section manages the Tennessee NPS Program on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

 

 

9/10/24

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Hickman, Marshall, and Monroe counties on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals and more – to a designated drop-off location. A person does not need to live in the county to participate.

The drop-off locations are:

Hickman County – Hickman County Transfer Station, 2220 Skyview Dr., Centerville, 8 a.m.-noon. The contact is Jordan Sachs at (931) 729-2136.

Marshall County – Marshall County Solid Waste, 611 Hawkins Dr., Lewisburg, 8 a.m.-noon. The contact is Dave Hunter at (931) 359-0547.

Monroe County – Monroe County Highway Department, 3475 New Highway 68, Madisonville, 8 a.m.-noon. The contact is Brandon West at (423) 442-2497.

“We want it to be convenient for Tennesseans to recycle household hazardous waste, and this collection service is a great way to show that commitment,” said TDEC Commissioner David Salyers. “We are pleased we can offer this service, and we encourage Tennesseans to participate.”

Since the program’s inception in 1993, more than 373,000 Tennessee households have properly disposed of more than 24 million pounds of material. There have been over 1,500 one-day collection events.

Household hazardous waste materials are considered flammable, toxic, reactive and/or corrosive and should not be placed with regular garbage. Typical items to dispose of include cleaning fluids, pesticides, mercury thermometers and thermostats, fluorescent lamps, lithium and button batteries, aerosols, adhesives, medications, brake fluid, swimming pool chemicals, paint thinner and used needles in sturdy containers. Items not accepted include ammunition, explosives, alkaline batteries, paint, electronics, and any empty containers that should be disposed in normal trash. There is no cost or appointment necessary for household hazardous waste collection.

While household waste may be disposed for free, there is a cost for disposal of Very Small Quantity Generator Waste (i.e. wastes from non-household sources such as businesses, schools, farms, churches, etc.). An appointment is also necessary. Call (615) 643-3170 to request a price quote and schedule an appointment.

Many counties and municipalities meet the needs of local residents by providing collection of batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze and electronic scrap – or BOPAE, as it is sometimes called. When handled correctly, these BOPAE materials are minimally hazardous, but inappropriate for collection at household hazardous waste events. Tennesseans are encouraged to contact their local city or county solid waste department to find BOPAE collection sites in their area.

When transporting materials to the site, place containers in sturdy boxes lined with newspaper or plastic to prevent spills and cross-contamination in the trunk of a car or back of a truck. Be sure to keep materials away from children and pets.

For more information on the household hazardous waste mobile collection service, please call 800-287-9013 or visit this link.

 

 

MEDIA NOTIFICATION PRESS RELEASE 9/10/24

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting sobriety roadside safety checkpoints during the week of 10/4/24 on STATE ROUTE 50 at mile marker 0 in Marshall County starting at 10:00 PM.

Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures 305,000 people every year in the United States. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Troopers will target those who operate a vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed
while ensuring the protection of all motorists.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.