City Council

MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 8, 2013 CALL TO ORDER: The City of Bristol, Tennessee City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Joel Staton on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at 7:00p.m. in the Slater Center Auditorium. ROLLCALL: Present: Mayor Joel Staton, Vice-Mayor Ben Zandi, Councilwoman Michelle Dolan, Councilwoman Margaret Feierabend, and Councilman David Shumaker. Others Present: City Manager Jeff Broughton; City Attorney Jack Hyder; City Recorder Tara Musick; and members of City staff. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Joel Staton gave the invocation, and Councilman David Shumaker led the pledge of allegiance. AGENDA ADDITIONS AND/OR CHANGES: None. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: Bristol Convention and Visitors Bureau Award - Ms. Leah Ross, Executive Director of Birthplace of Country Music, presented City Manager Jeff Broughton with the Bristol Convention and Visitors Bureau Tourism Award for his contributions in promoting tourism for the Cities of Bristol Tennessee and Virgbia. City Manager Broughton was one of two individuals to receive this award. PRESENTATIONS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance 12-17 - An Ordinance to Amend Section 407 of the Zoning Ordinance Relating to the Planned Development Area Overlay. City Manager Broughton reviewed this Ordinance, which would amend section 407 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned Development Area Overlay. The Ordinance would expand the eastern boundary of the central business district overlay area to include the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.  City Council Meeting January 8, 2013 Page 2 of4 APPEARANCE OF CITIZENS: Ms. Diana Mattison, 40 I Poplar Street, addressed the issue of banning the chaining of animals and requested that the Council reconsider their stance on this issue. Mr. Ernie Rumsby, 124 Glendore Drive; Kingsport, invited the Council to attend a meeting of the newly organized Defense Affairs Council and discussed its purpose in supporting veterans and active military in the area. Mr. Eskell Snyder spoke on behalf of his mother, I 00 Ruth Street, who had concerns about the empty lot located at I 0 I Ruth Street and sought action to have it cleared of vegetation. Mr. Vince Turner, 2045 Edgemont, addressed the Council stating that he believed the City needed more effective leadership and would like the support of the citizens in the May election. APPOINTMENTS: A. Board of Zoning Appeals - Joshua Shaffer was unanimously appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals to serve a six-month term of office ending June 30,2013. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: A. First Reading of New Ordinances: None B. Adoption of Ordinances (Second Reading): Ordinance 12-17 - An Ordinance to Amend Section 407 of the Zoning Ordinance Relating to the Planned Development Area Overlay. City Manager Broughton reviewed this Ordinance as part of the public hearing. This ordinance would amend section 407 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned Development Area Overlay. The Ordinance would expand the eastern boundary of the central business district overlay area to include the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Councilwoman Feierabend moved to approve the Ordinance on second reading, and Vice-Mayor Zandi seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Ordinance 12-18- An Ordinance to Abandon an Unnamed Public Alley Right-of-Way (Between 316 and 320 71h Street). City Manager Broughton reviewed this Ordinance, which would abandon an unnamed alley located between 316 and 320 7th Street. The City will retain a utility and stormwater easement in the area being abandoned. Councilman Shumaker moved to approve the Ordinance on second reading, and Vice-Mayor Zandi seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.  City Council Meeting January 8, 2013 Page 3 of4 C. Resolutions: Resolution 13-1 -A Resolution Amending the Official General Plan for Land Use City Manager Broughton reviewed this Resolution that adopts a new land use plan and policy and was the subject of a public hearing in December 2012. The purpose of the plan is to provide for the general distribution of land uses and to help guide future land use decisions. Councilman Shumaker moved to approve this Resolution, and Councilwoman Dolan seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Broughton presented the Consent Agenda to Council. Councilwoman Feierabend moved to approve, and Vice-Mayor Zandi seconded. The following items were approved by unanimous Council vote: • Minutes- December 4, 2012 City Council Meeting; • Minutes - December 18, 2012 City Council Work Session; • Resolution 13-2 - A Resolution Accepting a Grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Under its TAEP Farmers Market Grant Program; • Resolution 13-3 - A Resolution Accepting Certain Streets as Public Streets; • Resolution 13-4 - A Resolution Awarding the Purchase of Fire/EMS Management and Reporting Software; • Resolution 13-5- A Resolution Awarding Bids for the Purchase of Bulk Fuel; • Resolution 13-6- A Resolution Awarding a Bid for a Street Sweeper; • Resolution 13-8 - A Resolution Awarding Bids for the Purchase of Traffic Control Materials; • Resolution 13-9 - A Resolution Approving the Submittal of an Application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Funding Under the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program.  City Council Meeting January 8, 2013 Page 4 of4 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Broughton discussed the request from the Birthplace of Country Music to designate a person to sit as an ex-officio member of their board. A motion was made by Councilman Shumaker to discuss the board appointment further at the work session, Vice Mayor Zandi seconded. The motion was passed by unanimous roll call vote. City Manager Broughton also shared the Debt Obligation Report, CT-0253, that was generated from the Comptroller's Office for the December 2012 general obligation bond issue and is placed in the record as required by Tennessee code. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Shumaker and Councilwoman Feierabend discussed the implementation of an electronic agenda system as this was the first meeting where such technology was used. Councilwoman Feierabend also commented on the recent Bristol job fair that attracted numerous employers and estimated 600-700 participants. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Mayor ~tm~ Tara E. Musick, City Recorder