Changes in the city’s beer ordinance and discussion of possible sites for a new fire hall filled most of the time at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the town of Woodbury.A public hearing was held concerning Ordinance No. 436. The ordinance was proposed to amend Ordinance No. 421 (regulating the sale, distribution for sale, and manufacturing of beer within the Town of Woodbury), by amending Section 8-210 to allow restaurants located on the public square to sell beer.
The only person addressing the board during the hearing was Bro. James McDonald. McDonald said he was opposed to the sale of beer. “This is more than “a business deal” this is bad for our community and bad for our young people,” said the minister. Alderperson Dottie Duggin said she was “uncomfortable” with removal of restriction, stating that beer should not be sold on the public square.
Currently none of the restaurants on the square (that have expressed an interest in adding malt beverages to their menus) meet the minimal seating requirement.
A public hearing was also held prior to the second vote on adoption of Ordinance No. 437. The ordinance would amend Ordinance No. 421 (regulating the sale, distribution for sale, and manufacturing of beer within the Town of Woodbury), by amending Section 8-212(2). The change will allow the sale of beer on Election Day.
Both of the changes were approved by the board.
City Attorney Dale Peterson informed the board that a private citizen has offered to sell a tract of land near the intersection of John Bragg Highway and Old Murfreesboro Pike as a location for a new fire hall. Chief Bill Johnson suggested to the board that another site on Main Street near the intersection with Houston Hills.
Mayor Harold Patrick said that the city was currently reviewing grant opportunities that could assist with the purchase of the property. Since any consideration of this project would be “months away,” the mayor asked Vice Mayor Charlie Harrell and Alderperson Faye Northcutt-Knox to research both properties under consideration.
