City Council

MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 1, 2012 CALL TO ORDER: The City of Bristol, Tennessee City Council Meeting was called to order fay Mayor David Shumaker on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Slater Center Auditorium. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 108 Master Wiley Webb gave the Invocation, and Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor David Shumaker, Vice Mayor Joel Staton, Councilwoman Michelle Dolan, Councilwoman Margaret Feierabend, and Councilman Ben Zandi. Others Present: City Manager Jeff Broughton; City Attorney Jack Hyder; Secretary Terry Copenhaver-Horak; and members of City staff. AGENDA ADDITIONS AND/OR CHANGES: None. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: A. BurWil Construction 50' Anniversary - Councilwoman Feierabend read a Proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the BurWil Construction Company. William C. Burriss, Jr, and William H. Prince, Sr. were in attendance to accept and they thanked Council for the recognition. B. Emergency Medical Services Week - Vice Mayor Staton read a Proclamation designating the week of May 20-261 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Fire Department Lieutenant/Paramedic Jeff Hendry was in attendance to accept and thanked Council for their support. PRESENTATIONS: Traffic Safety Ambassador Program - Police Chief Blaine Wade spoke of the Traffic Safety Ambassador Program, now in its sixth year, which is designed to give children the opportunity to participate in traffic safety. Captain Matt Austin further described the program. Students competed by drawing posters that were judged by the Community Policing Division. He further spoke of the reduction in traffic accidents in recent years attributable in part to this program. This year's first place winner is Laken Carrier. The second place winner for the year is Lilly Perkins.  City Council Meeting May 1,2012 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2012-2013 CDBG Action Plan - City Manager Broughton presented the Action Plan that identifies the use of $193,456 in CDBG funds, including a $156,456 entitlement grant. Budgeted items include housing rehabilitation, YWCA Day Care Center funding, Believe in Bristol job creation, demolition and clearance, and administration. Mayor Shumaker invited comments from the public and there were none. APPEARANCE OF CITIZENS: Diane Whittaker, 1628 6th St. Ext, requested additional police patrol to address animal and parking issues. Angie Bradnan, 202 E. State Street, spoke about additional traffic enforcement on East State Street. APPOINTMENTS: A. Community Development Advisory Committee - Glenn Moore, Jr. was appointed to a three-year term of office ending April 30, 2015, by unanimous Council vote. B. Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Upon the unanimous consensus of Council, an appointment to this board was deferred until the June meeting. C. Sullivan County Board of Equalization - Clarence Wilkerson was reappointed to a two- year term of office ending April 30, 2014, by unanimous Council vote. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: A. First Reading of New Ordinances: 1. Ordinance 12-3 - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 07-14 Relating to the Salaries of the City Council. City Manager Broughton reviewed this Ordinance, which will limit Council salary increases to a percentage not to exceed the general wage adjustment provided for city employees. Mayor Shumaker invited comments from the public, and there were none. Vice Mayor Staton moved to approve the Ordinance on first reading, and Councilman Zandi seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. 2. Ordinance 12-4 - An Ordinance to Abandon an Unnamed and Unopened Public Right-of-Way Across Properties at 2037 and 2041 Highway 421.  City Council Meeting May 1,2012 Page 3 of 5 City Manager Broughton reviewed this Ordinance, which would abandon a section of right-of-way located between Carolina Avenue and Highway 421 near the Century Link telephone switching station at 2037 Highway 421. The proposed 20-foot section has never been opened and was not known to exist until a proposed subdivision of property between 2037 and 2043 Highway 421 identified it. It serves no purpose, but the City will retain stormwater and utility easements. Mayor Shumaker invited comments from the public, and there were none. Councilwoman Feierabend moved to approve the Ordinance on first reading, and Councilman Zandi seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. 3. Ordinance 12-5 - An Ordinance to Amend the Appropriation of Funds and Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 through June 30,2012. City Manager Broughton reviewed this Ordinance. Increased appropriations are required in the General, General Purpose School, Community Development Grant, Solid Waste, and Capital Projects - Facilities Funds to reflect revised spending needs during the year. This is a routine annual event occasioned by several factors including expenditure timing, receipt of unanticipated grant funds, and higher than expected and budgeted costs. Mayor Shumaker invited comments from the public, and there were none. Councilman Zandi moved to approve the Ordinance on first reading, and Councilwoman Feierabend seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. 4. Ordinance 12-6 - An Ordinance to Establish the Property Tax Rate, Adopt a Budget, and Appropriate Funds for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. City Manager Broughton reviewed this Ordinance. The property tax rate remains unchanged at $2.19 per $100 of assessed value. The budget totals $109,990,241, an increase of $22,508,969 from last year. The municipal portion of this is $70,562,986, an increase of $20,881,078 from last year. This includes a placeholder amount for a potential project under the authority of Chapter 420. The school system portion of the budget totals $39,427,255, an increase of $1,627,891 from last year. Mayor Shumaker invited comments from the public, and there were none. Councilman Zandi moved to approve the Ordinance on first reading, and Vice Mayor Staton seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. B. Adoption of Ordinances (Second Reading): None. C. Resolutions: Resolution 12-27 - A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of the Student Member to the Parks and Recreation Commission. City Manager Broughton reviewed this Resolution, which confirms the reappointment of Ms. Bethany Russell to serve as the student representative on the Parks and Recreation  City Council Meeting May 1,2012 Page 4 of 5 Commission. Councilwoman Feierabend moved to approve the Resolution, and Councilwoman Dolan seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Broughton presented the Consent Agenda to Council. Vice Mayor Shumaker moved to approve, and Councilman Zandi seconded. The following items were approved by unanimous Council vote: • Minutes - April 3, 2012, City Council Meeting; • Minutes - April 17, 2012, City Council Work Session; • Resolution 12-28 - A Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for Highway Safety Grants; • Resolution 12-29 - A Resolution Approving a FastTrack Infrastructure Grant Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for Assistance with the Sprint TeleCenters Corporation Project; • Resolution 12-30 - A Resolution Awarding Bids for Wastewater Treatment Plant Recoating Projects; • Resolution 12-31 - A Resolution Awarding Bid for the Purchase of Refuse Containers; • Resolution 12-32 - A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the Tri-Cities Regional Airport Foreign-Trade Zone No. 204 Financial Contribution; • Resolution 12-33 - A Resolution Awarding Bid for the Painting of a Water Tank; • Resolution 12-34 - A Resolution Awarding Bid for the Installation of Roof Fans at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; • Resolution 12-35 - A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Outdoor Play Instruments; • Resolution 12-36 - A Resolution Adopting a Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and Approving the Submittal of a Grant Application to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for CDBG Grant Funding in 2012-1213; • Resolution 12-37 - A Resolution Approving an Agreement with the First Tennessee Development District for Program Administration for the Northeast Tennessee/Virginia HOME Consortium; and  City Council Meeting May 1,2012 Page 5 of5 Resolution 12-38 - A Resolution Approving the Renewal of Agreements with Members of the Northeast Tennessee/Virginia HOME Consortium. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Broughton announced the opening of the Farmers' Market. MISCELLANEOUS: President/General Manager of the Bristol Sox, Mahlon Luttrell, spoke of needed field renovations. He encouraged people to come out for the games to help raise the needed funds. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Feierabend congratulated this year's winners of the Mayors' Award of Distinction - Jerry Goodpasture, Mimi Kind and Jim White. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. David Shumaker, Mayor Tara E. Musick, City Recorder