City Council

MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING April2,2013 CALL TO ORDER: The City of Bristol, Tennessee City Council was called to order by Mayor Joel Staton on Tuesday, April 2,2013, at7:00 p.m. in the Slater Auditorium. ROLL CALL: 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; Secretary Megahn Eads; and members of City staff. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF' ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Joel Staton gave the invocation, and Matthew Harless of Boy Scout Troop 113 led the pledge of allegiance. AGENDA ADDITIONS AND/OR CHANGES: None. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: Fair Housing Month - Councilman Shumaker read a proclamation designating the month of April as Fair Housing Month. The proclamation was presented to Community Development Specialists, Jan Detrick and Mindy Bowman. Ms. Detrick was also recognized for her forthcoming retirement and years of service to the City. Bristol Arbor DayÆarth Day - Councilwoman Feierabend read a proclamation designating ApriI22,2013, as Bristol Arbor DaylBarthDay. The proclamation was presented to Mr. Terry Napier, Director of Parks and Recreation. PRESENTATIONS: Traffic Safefy Ambassadors Program - Police Chief Blaine V/ade and Captain Matt Austin recognized the student winners of the Traffic Safety Ambassadors Program poster contest, Tristan Bourassa was the third place winner, Emily Horne the second place winner, and Jadyn Chapdelaine was awarded first place. Ms. Chapdelaine was in attendance to receive her award. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.  City Council Meeting April2,2013 Page2 of 3 APPEARANCE OF CITIZENS: NONE. APPOINTMENTS: A. Community Development Advisory Committee - Hattye Broady, Donna Felty,.Tim Matheson, and Eric Roúse were appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee by majority vote to serve three-year terms ending April 30, 2016. Councilman Shumaker - Broady, Felty, Matheson, and Rouse Vice Mayor Zandi - Felty, Hernandez, Matheson, and Rouse Councilwoman Dolan - Broady, Felty, Hernandez, and Matheson Councilwoman Feierabend - Broady, Felty, Matheson, and Rouse Mayor Staton - Broady, Felty, Mattheson, and Rouse ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: A. First Reading of New Ordinances: None. B. Adoption of Ordinances (Second Reading): None C. Resolutions: None. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Broughton presented the Consent Agenda to Council. Vice Mayor Zandi moved to approve, and Councilwoman Feierabend seconded. The following items were approved by unanimous Council vote: a Minutes - March 5,2013 City Council Meeting; a Minutes - March 19,2013 City Council Work Session; a Resolution 13-31 - A Resolution Awarding Bid for the Purchase of Rifles; a Resolution 13-32 - A Resolution Awarding a Bid for a Compactor/Roller; a Resolution 13-33 - A Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for Grant Funding under the STOP Violence Against Women Program; a Resolution 13-34 - A Resolution Approving the Sale of Property in the Tri-County Industrial Park; a Resolution 13-35 - A Resolution Awarding a Bid for a Dump Truck;  City Council Meeting April2,2013 Page 3 of3 a Resolution 13-36 - A Resolution Awarding a Bid for the Recoating of Metal Structures at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; Resolution 13-37 - A Resolution Awarding a Bid for a One-Ton Truck with Service Body; a Resolution 13-38 - A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Software Support for GIS; and o Resolution 13-39 - A Resolution Awarding a Bid for Uniform Rental Services. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Broughton updated City Council on recent activity in the Tennessee General Assembly concerning annexations. In addition, he reminded candidates of election sign placement requirements out of the right-of- 'way. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Shumaker encouraged all citizens to vote at this year's election; Councilwoman Feierabend encouraged citizens to attend the candidate forums; and Vice Mayor Zandi noted the voting locations and times. Councilwoman Dolan spoke about the Stone Castle Rejuvenation Project and the upcoming fundraising event. Mayor Staton reminded the community about National Autism Awareness V/eek and encouraged anyone who knows a family affected by Autism to say an encouraging word. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at7:37 p.m. CNH"_ Staton, 6"lz,M Mayor TaraE. Musick, City Recorder