City Council

MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 3,2015 CALL TO ORDER: The City of Bristol, Tennessee City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Lea Powers on Tuesday, November 3,2015, at7:00 p.m. in the Slater Center Auditorium. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Lea Powers, Vice Mayor Chad Keen, Councilwoman Michelle Denise, Councilwoman Margaret Feierabend, and Councilman Jack Young. Others Present: City Manager William L, Sorah; City Attorney Danielle Kiser; City Recorder Tara Musick; and members of City staff. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Keen gave the invocation, and Councilman Young led the pledge of allegiance. AGENDA ADDITIONS AND/OR CHANGES: None. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: Recognition of Bristol First Program Award - Community Relations Director Terrie Talbert 'Works recognized Greg Cotter, Public Department, as the Bristol First Program Award winner for October. He was nominated by a citizen for assisting the gentleman load a heavy motorized chair into the back of his truck. Mr. Cotter was in attendance to receive his award. PRESENTATIONS: None.  City Council Meeting November 3,2015 Page2 of 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance l5-7 -An Ordinance to Rename Holiday Drive and South Loop Drive City Manager Sorah reviewed this ordinance that renames Holiday Drive and South Loop Drive. Hoiiday Diive, a public street, and South Loop Drive, a private street, located at The Pinnacle, are requested to be renamed Stevens Trail. The project developer has requested the name change. The Planning Commission, at its meeting on September 21", unanimously recommended the renaming of Holiday Drive and South Loop Drive as Stevens Trail. There being no public comment, this public hearing was closed. APPEARANCE OF CITIZENS: NONE. APPOINTMENTS: None. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS : A. First Reading of New Ordinances: None. B. Adoption of Ordinances (Second Reading): Ordinance l5-7 -An Ordinance to Rename Holiday Drive and South Loop Drive City Manager Sorah reviewed this ordinance which was the earlier subject of a public hearing. Vice Mayor Keen made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading, and Councilwoman Denise seconded the motion. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. C. Resolutions: Resolution 15-97 - A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Brand Development Services City Manager Sorah reviewed this resolution to hire services to assist with the process of branding the community. Earlier this year, staff requested proposals from firms to develop a community brand. Nine proposals were received with four firms being interviewed. Cubic, Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, received the highest ranking of the panelists and is recommended to provide the service. The accompanying resolution authorizes a contract with Cubic, Inc. in the amount of $75,000 to provide the community branding effort. The cost of the project will be shared equally by the City and Bristol Tennessee Essential Services. The brand  City Council Meeting November 3,2015 Page 3 of4 development process will involve many community stakeholders including City Council, Bristol Tennessee Essential Services, Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau, Bristol Motor Speedway, Birthplace of Country Music, Believe in Bristol, representatives of the education community, economic development entities, restaurant and hotel owners, retail and manufacturing sectots, and others. Adequate funds are in the FY 2016 budget for this purpose. Councilman Young explained the target of the messages. He is happy to see this project happen. Councilwoman Feierabend expressed some concerns with the schedule but stated she would vote yes. Councilwoman Denise moved to approve the resolution, and Councilman Young seconded the motion, The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Sorah presented the Consent Agenda to Council. Councilman Young moved to approve the consent agenda, and Councilwoman Feierabend seconded the motion. The following items were approved by unanimous Council vote: a Minutes - October 6,2015, City Council Meeting; a Minutes - October 20,2015, City Council V/ork Session; a Resolution 15-95 - A Resolution Awarding a Bid for the Purchase of an Air Compressor for the City Garage; a Resolution 15-96 - A Resolution Awarding a Bid for the Purchase of a New Ambulance; and a Resolution 15-98 - A Resolution Approving the Payment of an Invoice from Bass Berry & Sims. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIASON REPORT: Director of Schools Gary Lilly discussed the expansion of the school system's grants through partnership with East Tennessee State University. The schools received two grants for improving teacher quality which are focused on providing stem services. Open Educational Resources (OER) was utilized in previous grants which caught Federal attention and he recently discussed this topic at an OER symposium. Increased efforts have been made to work with local businesses through a Pathways to Prosperity Program. Asset mapping and jobs for the future have been the focus. The Board of Education and Dr. Lilly appreciate the support of City Council.  City Council Meeting November 3,2015 Page 4 of 4 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Sorah discussed the opening of the new movie theater this month. TDOT has awarded a grant for improvements in Partnership Park IL At The Pinnacle, Steak 'N Shake and CarMax are going vertical. He also discussed upcoming local events. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Feierabend discussed the upcoming production of Scrooged at the local theatres and the recent merger of the hospitals. She also discussed a Tennessee Works Grant from Vanderbilt University to strengthen the community by supporting hiring people with disabilities. Vice Mayor Keen mentioned that Steve Playl was doing a greatjob at the schools with getting students career ready for job opportunities. He thanked Community Relations Director Terrie Talbert for her work on the website and the branding services project. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilman Young congratulated the Virginia delegates since this was Election Day and expressed his thanks to all voters and congratulations to the winners. He also appreciates the staff and experts in the community who help explain issues and add value to decisions. He also thanked his friends and family. Councilwoman Denise congratulated Mr. Cotter and thanked him for bringing his wife and grandson. He sets a good example because the people who live here and have businesses here are our customers. They should be treated with respect. The best present that a person can do for themselves and their family is to further their education. Mayor Power's father served in the Marines during the Korean War. She thanked all veterans. It is not easy to serve and all of their experiences come home with them. She recently attended a manufacturing conference and discussed the gains that we are making in education. The Sullivan County Commission has a tough job and we are at the precipice of where education will go forward in our county. We should seek out facts and deal in truth, Council decisions are based on facts, such as the branding project which was recently discussed at a work session and took a year and a half of planning. She welcomed Ms. Danielle Kiser to her first meeting as the new City Attorney. She also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. There being no further business, the meeting was adj ourned at7:32 p. Lea Powers, Mayor h"t""/ "ø*Tara E. Musick, City Recorder