City Council

CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 5, 2017, 7:00 P.M. MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS Kathrine Sullivan had requested to speak to the City Council regarding the Clarksville High School Leadership Team’s recommendation for improved safety at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Old Farmers Road; Ms. Sullivan was not present. CALL TO ORDER The regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Kim McMillan on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 106 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee. A prayer was offered by Pastor B. J. Brack, Hilldale United Methodist Church, guest of Councilman Geno Grubbs, Ward 7; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Ron Erb, Ward 3. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Richard Garrett (Ward 1), Deanna McLaughlin (Ward 2), Ron Erb (Ward 3), Tim Chandler (Ward 4), Valerie Guzman, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 5), Wanda Smith (Ward 6), Geno Grubbs (Ward 7), David Allen (Ward 8), Jeff Henley (Ward 9), Mike Alexander (Ward 10), Bill Powers (Ward 11), Jeff Burkhart (Ward 12) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS There were no special recognitions. PUBLIC HEARING Councilman Grubbs made a motion to conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding a request for zone change. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. There was no objection.  ORDINANCE 43-2016-17 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Shannon Keen for zone change on property at the intersection of Thomas Street and Bradley Street from R-3 Three Family Residential District to C-2 General Commercial District No one spoke for or against this request. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to revert to regular session. The motion was seconded by Councilman Garrett. There was no objection. ADOPTION OF ZONING The recommendation of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ORDINANCE 43-2016-17. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burkhart. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. CONSENT AGENDA All items in this portion of the agenda are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and may be approved by one motion; however, a member of the Council may request that an item be removed for separate consideration under the appropriate committee report: 1. ORDINANCE 39-2016-17 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Ronnie Goad for zone change on property north and south of Ellington Drive, Ellsworth Drive, and Bellshire Drive from R-4 Multiple Family Residential to R-1A Single Family Residential District 2. ORDINANCE 41-2016-17 (Second Reading) Amending the Official Code relative to pretreatment of industrial wastewater 3. RESOLUTION 16-2016-17 Approving a Certificate of Compliance for Sweta Patel and Kirti Patel for sale of wine in a food store (Quick Stop Food Mart #12, 1780 Ashland City Road) 4. RESOLUTION 19-2016-17 Approving a Certificate of Compliance for Dineshbhai G. Patel for sale of wine in a food store (Chum’s Marathon, 811 Peacher’s Mill Road) 5. Adoption of Minutes: December 1, 2016 6. Approval of Board Appointment: Audit Committee: Wilbur Berry, Lynn Stokes – January 2017 through December 2018  Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda passed. FINANCE COMMITTEE Jeff Burkhart, Chair RESOLUTION 17-2016-17 Authorizing redirection of allotted funds for the Customs House Museum The recommendation of the Finance Committee was for approval. Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. There was no objection to allowing Museum Director Jim Zimmer to answer questions. Councilwoman McLaughlin was concerned that the current funding for HVAC renovations had not been used. Mr. Zimmer said the Museum Board’s building committee asked for advice from a mechanical engineer whose report should be received within the next few weeks for a plan to complete the HVAC renovation project by the end of May; however, the committee also decided the roof repair should take priority. In response to Councilwoman Smith’s question, Mr. Zimmer said the roof began showing signs of deterioration during the summer of 2016 and actual water issues occurred in November 2016. There was no objection to reverting to regular session. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this resolution passed. GAS & WATER COMMITTEE Bill Powers, Chair ORDINANCE 38-2016-17 (First Reading; Postponed December 1st) Amending the Official Code relative to gas rates Councilman Powers made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Garrett. Mayor McMillan made a motion to refer this ordinance back to the Gas & Water Committee for further evaluation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, McMillan, Powers, Smith The motion to refer this ordinance back to the Gas & Water Committee unanimously passed. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE David Allen, Chair Councilman Allen said several local churches were participating in the Room in the Inn program which provides beds for the homeless. The Old Firehouse Day shelter was also offering shelter and assistance. He announced the Point In Time program was scheduled for January 23rd to estimate the number of homeless individuals to determine funding for the next fiscal year. PARKS, RECREATION, GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Valerie Guzman, Chair Councilwoman Guzman announced upcoming events sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department including adult and youth softball league registration, Ft. Defiance Interpretive Center events, Cupid Shuffle Dance, and Chocolate Affair. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Building & Codes, Fire & Rescue, Police) Geno Grubbs, Chair Councilman Grubbs shared the following monthly department statistics: Building & Codes Construction Division – 1,492 inspections; Building & Codes Enforcement Division – 151 cases; Building & Codes Abatement Division – 14 work orders; Building & Codes Administration – 73 single family permits; Fire & Rescue – 1,176 emergency runs; Police – 12,198 responses. STREETS & GARAGE COMMITTEE Mike Alexander, Chair Councilman Alexander reported 282 work orders completed by the Street Department during December. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Deanna McLaughlin, Chair Councilwoman McLaughlin reported 57,444 passengers transported by Clarksville Transit System and 5,556 passengers transported by Nashville-Clarksville Express during the month of December. Councilwoman McLaughlin announced meetings of the Transportation Committee would be held on the fourth Monday of each month. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE 42-2016-17 (First Reading) Amending the FY17 Capital Projects Budget to accept a grant increase from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Red River Trail Councilman Powers made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burkhart. Councilman Powers said the required matching funds were already available. The following vote was recorded:  AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. RESOLUTION 18-2016-17 Authorizing an interlocal agreement between the City of Clarksville and the E911 Emergency Communications District Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to postpone action on this resolution to the next regular session to allow time for additional legal review. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to postpone action on this resolution to the next regular session passed. MAYOR AND STAFF REPORTS Councilman Powers announced monthly meetings of the Gas & Water Committee would be held on the same afternoon as Executive Session at 3:45 p.m. Councilman Burkhart announced monthly meetings of the Finance Committee would be held on Tuesday before Executive Session at 4:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.