City Council

MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Jnly 2,2013 CALL TO ORDER: The City of Bristol, Tennessee City Council meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor Ben Zandi on Tuesday, July 2,2013, at7: 00 p.m. in the Slater Center Auditorium. ROLL CALL: Present: Vice-Mayor Ben Zandi, Councilwoman Michelle Dolan, Councilwoman Margaret Feierabend, Councilman Chad Keen, and Councilwoman Lea Powers. Others Present: Interim City Manager William L. Sorah; City Attorney Jack Hyder; City Recorder Tara Musick; Secretary Megahn Eads; and members of City staff. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF' ALLEGIANCE: Councilwoman Lea Powers gave the invocation, and Councilman Chad Keen led the pledge of allegiance. AGENDA ADDITIONS AND/OR CHANGES: Interim City Manager William Sorah removed Resolution 13-85 from the agenda. As part of the agenda additions and changes, a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor wore selected. A motion to elect Councilwoman Dolan as Mayor was made by Councilwoman Powers. Councilwoman Feierabend seconded the motion. This motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. A motion was then made to elect Councilwoman Powers as Vice-Mayor by Councilman Keen. Mayor Dolan seconded the motion. This motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. A brief recess was taken for a reception to welcome the new Council members and recognizethe new Mayor and Vice-Mayor. The meeting was called back to order by Mayor Dolan at 7:25 p.m. PROCLAMATIONS AND RDCOGNITIONS: Nonc. PRESENTATIONS: None.  City Council Meeting July 2,2013 Page2 of 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. APPEARANCE OF CITIZENS: Mr. Tom Heibel, 716 Bluff City Highway, asked the Council to consider and discuss the potential adoption of a new ordinance that would shut down any abortion clinics in the region and prohibit contraceptives in any form within City limits. Mr, Michael Dean Davenport, 317 Robin Road, addressed Council concerning the safety of the Council chamber and the need for increased security for the safety of Council and citizens. In closing he requested the Council consider purchasing a metal detector that would screen all people at the entrance. Mr. Lany Shaffer, President of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, offered his congratulations to the new members of City Council as well as the new Mayor and Vice-Mayor. Mr. Shaffer also thanked Council for their continued support and offered the support of the Chamber to Council. APPOINTMENTS: Better Property Board - Mr. Lonnie Barrett was unanimously appointed to the Better Property Board to serve a three year term ending June 30, 2016. Board of Code Appeals - Mr. Richard Reecher was unanimously appointed to the Board of Code Appeals to serve a five year term ending June 30, 2018. Board of Zoning Appeals - Mr. Richard Reecher and Mr. Joshua Shaffer were unanimously appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals to serve a five year term ending June 30, 2018. This will leave one position still vacant on the board. Community Development Advisory Committee Mr. David Akard - III was unanimously appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee to serve a three year term ending April30, 2015. Emergency Communications District Board - Mr. Tim Eads and Mr. G. Wallace Elliot were appointed to the Emergency Communications District Board by the following vote to serve four year terms ending June 30, 2017. Councilman Keen Mr. Eads and Mr. Elliott Vice-Mayor Powers Mr. Eads and Mr. Elliott Councilman Zandi Mr. Eads and Mr. Elliott Mayor Dolan Mr. Eads and Mr. Elliott Councilwoman Feierabend Mr. Eads and Mr. Honaker  City Council Meeting July 2,2013 Page 3 of6 Parks and Recreation Commission - Mr. David Akard III and Ms. Sherry Willinger were appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission by unanimous roll call and majority vote on first vote. Since a majority was not reached for the third position on first vote, Ms. Charlotte Duncan was appointed to the Commission by a majority vote on second vote. Mr. Akard, Ms. Willinger, and Ms. Duncan were appointed by the following votes and will serve three year terms ending June 30, 2016. First Vote: Councilman Keen Mr. Akard, Ms. Duncan, and Mr. Huff Vice-Mayor Powers Mr. Akard, Ms. Duncan, and Ms. Willinger Councilman Zandi Mr. Akard, Ms. IVilkerson, and Ms. Willinger Mayor Dolan Mr. Akard, Mr. Huff, and Ms. Willinger Councilwoman Feierabend Mr. Akard, Mr. Greene, and Ms. Willinger Second Vote: Councilman Keen Mr. Huff Vice-Mayor Powers Ms. Duncan Councilman Zandi Ms. Duncan Mayor Dolan Mr. Huff Councilwoman Feierabend Ms. Duncan Power Board - Mr. Larry A. Clarke was appointed to the Power Board by majority vote to serve a four year term ending June 30, 2017. Councilman Keen Mr. Clarke Vice-Mayor Powers Mr. Darnell Councilman Zandi Mr. Clarke Mayor Dolan Mr. Clarke CouncilwomanFeierabend Mr.Graham Tree Board - Mr. Jack Harmon, Ms. Rebecca Smith, and Ms. Mary Lou Sproles were appointed to the Tree Board by unanimous and majority votes on first vote. Since a majority was not reached for the fourth position on first vote, Lusardi was appointed to the Commission by a majority vote on second vote. Mr. Harmon, Ms. Lusardi, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Sproles were appointed by the following votes and will serve four year terms ending June 30, 2017. First Vote: Councilman Keen Ms. Duncan, Mr. Harmon, Ms. Smith, Ms. Sproles Vice-Mayor Powers Mr. Harmon, Ms. Lusardi, Ms. Smith, Ms. Sproles Councilman Zandi Ms. Duncan, Mr. Harmon, Ms. Smith, Ms. Sproles Mayor Dolan Mr. Harmon, Ms. Lusardi, Ms. Smith, Ms. Sproles Councilwoman Feierabend Ms. Duncan, Ms. Lusardi, Ms. Smith, Ms. Sproles Second Vote: Councilman Keen Ms. Duncan Vice-Mayor Powers Ms. Lusardi Councilman Zandi Ms. Duncan Mayor Dolan Ms. Lusardi Councilwoman Feierabend Ms. Lusardi  City Council Meeting July 2,2013 Page 4 of 6 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: A. First Reading of New Ordinances: None. B. Adoption of Ordinances (Second Reading): Ordinance l3-4 - An Ordinance to Abandon a Portion of Bristol West Boulevard and to Accept the Dedication for Use as a Public Street Right-of-Way. Interim City Manager Sorah reviewed this Ordinance, which will abandon a portion of Bristol West Boulevard and accept its dedication for use as a public street right-of-way. This is the second abandonment in conjunction for the Pinnacle project. Interim City Manager Sorah stated that this abandonment will help facilitate a proposed road and make the surrounding property more developable. Vice-Mayor Powers moved to approve the Ordinance on second reading, and Councilman Zandi seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. C. Resolutions: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Interim City Manager Sorah presented the Consent Agenda to Council. Councilman Zandi moved to approve, ffid Councilwoman Feierabend seconded. The following items were approved by unanimous Council vote: . Minutes - June 4,2013, City Council Meeting; a Minutes - June 18,20L3, Special Called City Council Meeting; a Resolution 13-69 - A Resolution Awarding a Bid for the Purchase of Limestone and Sand on a Picked-Up Basis; a Resolution 13-70 - A Resolution Awarding Bids for the Purchase of Delivered Limestone and Sand; a Resolution 13-71- A Resolution Adopting a Pay Plan Effective July 2013; a Resolution 13-72 - A Resolution Awarding Bid for the Purchase of In-Place Asphalt; a Resolution 13-73 - A Resolution Awarding Bid for the Purchase of Bulk Asphalt Products; a Resolution 13-74 - A Resolution Authorizing Payment in Support of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Bristol, Tennessee;  City Council Meeting July 2,2013 Page 5 of6 a Resolution 13-75 - A Resolution AuthorizingPayment in Support of United'Way of Bristol TNA/A in Fiscal 2014; a Resolution 13-76 - A Resolution Authorizing anAppropriation Agreement with the Bristol Chamber of Commerce for Program Support in Fiscal 20141' a Resolution 13-77 - A Resolution Authorizing an Appropriation Agreement with the Paramount Foundation, Inc. (Paramount Center for the Mt); a Resolution 13-78 - A Resolution Authorizing an Appropriation Agreement with the Bristol Chamber of Commerce for Convention and Visitors Bureau Services; a Resolution 13-79 - A Resolution Authorizing an Appropriation Agreement with the Birthplace of Country Music, Inc., for the Rh¡hm and Roots Reunion Festival; a Resolution 13-80 - A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Software Support for the Financial Software System; a Resolution 13-81 - A Resolution Authorizing the Payment in Support of Networks Sullivan Partnership for Fiscal 2014; a Resolution 13-82 - A Resolution Awarding Bid for the Purchase of Water and Sewer Supplies; a Resolution 13-83 - A Resolution Awarding Bid for the Purchase of Highway Salt; and a Resolution 13-85 - A Resolution Approving North American Administrators, L.P as Third Party Administrator for the Group Health Benefits Program. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Interim City Manager Bill Sorah recognized the 40th Anniversary of transition from the Commissioner to Council/Manager form of government for the City of Bristol, Tennessee. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council recognized Dr. Lilly to give an update on the Schools. Dr. Lilly stated that they have remained busy during the summer thus far by filling vacancies and doing construction projects, consisting mostly of renovations at various schools.  City Council Meeting Iuly 2,2013 Page 6 of6 Councilman Zandi discussed the impending search for a new City Manager stating that it would be a national search and asked citizens and organizations in the community to be patient and trust the Council throughout the search. Councilman Zandi also thanked Interim City Manager Sorah for his work during this time. He also thanked staff for their patience and work during the upcoming race. Councilman Keen stated that the City was in good hands with Interim City Manager Sorah and thanked Mr. Mike Sparks who recently retired for all of his hard work. Councilman Keen also thanked all board members for their participation and staff and his family for their support. Councilwoman Feierabend congratulated all the new councilmembers as well as Mayor Dolan and Vice-Mayor Powers on their new roles. She thanked all those who had voiced concerns about the upcoming City Manager search. She reminded everyone to take advantage of all the great 4tn of July festivities Bristol had to offer. Vice-Mayor Powers stated that it was a privilege to be serving on the Council and that she valued and welcomed all. She offered thanks to the City for sending herself and Councilman Keen to training in Memphis noting it was a great learning experience. Vice-Mayor Powers also encouraged citizen participation through board participation. She offered her thanks to all Council Members who came before and to Interim City Manager Sorah. In closing, Vice-Mayor Powers thanked her family for all of their support and efforts throughout her campaign. Mayor Dolan recognized 2013 as the 100 year anniversary of women's right to vote. Mayor Dolan also noted that she and Vice-Mayor Powers will mark the second time in Bristol's history that there has been a female Mayor and Vice-Mayor. She also recognized City Attorney Jack Hyder for his accomplishment of being elected President of the Tennessee Municipal Attorney's Association. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Michelle Dolan, Mayor ø* f n,-á Tara E. Musick, City Recorder