City Council

CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MARCH 2, 2017 MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS During the public comment period, Kevin Morgan said he routinely stands along city streets with a sign asking for financial support because of his disabilities and felt he was being harassed by city police officers. CALL TO ORDER The regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Kim McMillan on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 106 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee. A prayer was offered by Bro. James Shepherd, New Faith Baptist Church, guest of Councilman Bill Powers (Ward 11); the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Richard Garrett (Ward 1). 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), Bill Powers (Ward 11), Jeff Burkhart (Ward 12) ABSENT: Mike Alexander (Ward 10; Excused) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS Mayor McMillan presented a Key to the City to Vickie Koelman who was retiring from Montgomery County Government after serving as Administrator of Elections. PUBLIC HEARING Councilman Grubbs made a motion to conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding requests for zone change. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. There was no objection. ORDINANCE 51-2016-17 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and map of the City of Clarksville, application of Annette Shrader, Jason Daugherty-Agent, for zone change on property located at the intersection of Business Park Drive and Corporate Drive from M-1 Light Industrial District to C-5 Highway & Arterial Commercial District Jason Daugherty spoke on behalf of the applicant and offered to answer questions. No one expressed opposition. ORDINANCE 52-2016-17 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and map of the City of Clarksville, application of Richard D. Collins for zone change on property located at the intersection of Batts Lane and Columbia Street from RM-1 Single Family Mobile Home Residential District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District Vernon Weakley spoke on behalf of the applicant and said the existing mobile homes would be replaced with apartment buildings. No one expressed opposition. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to revert to regular session. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. There was no objection. ADOPTION OF ZONING The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ORDINANCE 51-2016-17. 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: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ORDINANCE 52-2016-17. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. REQUEST FOR ZONING REAPPLICATION RESOLUTION 27-2016-17 Authorizing reapplication for zone change by Grace Bible Church on property located at the intersection of Peachers Mill Road and Pine Mountain Road [¾ majority present required for adoption] The City Clerk read the resolution in its entirety. Councilman Erb made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Grubbs. Councilman Erb said the applicant had new information to present to the City Council if permitted to reapply. Councilman Chandler disagreed with the applicant’s statement that the City Council’s vote on February 2, 2017, was not fair and he restated his opposition to this change because of increased traffic near a school and a public park. Councilwoman McLaughlin felt a multi-family development was not appropriate for single-family area. Councilman Burkhart said he was willing to hear any new information regarding the request. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Burkhart, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McMillan, Powers, Smith NAY: Allen, Chandler, McLaughlin The motion to adopt this resolution passed by the ¾ majority required. 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 45-2016-17 (Second Reading) Authorizing extension of utilities to Poplar Hills Subdivision, Section 7; request of Clinton Barger 2. ORDINANCE 47-2016-17 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Grace L. Harless for zone change on property located at the intersection of Peachers Mill Road and Carter Road from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District 4. RESOLUTION 26-2016-17 Approving a retail liquor store Certificate of Compliance for Steven Howard (relocation of University Package Store from College Street to Jefferson Street) 5. Adoption of Minutes: February 2, 2017  6. Approval of Board Appointments: Airport Liaison Committee: Ron Erb – Coterminous Community Health Foundation: Tommy Bates, Jeff Bibb, Dr. Micki Dautherty, Kyle Luther – March 2017 through February 2020 Museum Board: Mike Alexander – January 2017 through December 2017 Senior Citizens Board of Directors: Trish Blair – March 2016 through June 2018; Norma Deal – March 2016 through June 2019 Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Powers. Councilwoman McLaughlin registered a nay vote on ORDINANCE 47-2016-17. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented passed. FINANCE COMMITTEE Jeff Burkhart, Chair ORDINANCE 48-2016-17 (First Reading) Amending the FY2017 Fire & Rescue budget for CAD Implementation The Finance Committee recommended approval. Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. ORDINANCE 49-2016-17 (First Reading) Amending the Official Code to installation and maintenance of excess flow valves The recommendation of the Finance Committee was for approval. Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Grubbs. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers NAY: Smith  The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. RESOLUTION 21-2016-17 (Postponed January 24th) Authorizing issuance of $25,750,000 Water, Sewer, Gas Revenue Bonds The recommendation of the Finance Committee was for approval. Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Guzman. Councilwoman McLaughlin made a motion to consider this resolution after the vote on ORDINANCE 38-2016-17. The motion was seconded by Councilman Chandler. There was no objection. GAS & WATER COMMITTEE Bill Powers, Chair ORDINANCE 38-2016-17 (First Reading; Postponed February 2nd) Amending the Official Code relative to gas rates The recommendation of the Gas & Water Committee was for approval. Councilman Powers made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Grubbs. Councilwoman McLaughlin made a motion to postpone action on this ordinance to the April regular session to allow the Council to be able to hear a presentation from the utility consultant. The motion was seconded by Councilman Chandler. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to postpone action on this ordinance to the April regular session passed. ORDINANCE 50-2016-17 (First Reading) Authorizing extension of utilities to Poplar Hill Subdivision; request of Fulton Wilson The recommendation of the Gas & Water Committee was for approval. Councilman Powers made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burkhart. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. RESOLUTION 21-2016-17 Authorizing issuance of $25,750,000 Water, Sewer, Gas Revenue Bonds The recommendation of the Finance Committee was for approval. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by  Councilman Powers. Councilwoman McLaughlin made a motion to postpone action on this resolution to the April regular session. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to postpone action on this resolution passed. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE David Allen, Chair Councilman Allen said the former National Guard building property and two properties on Gracey Avenue would be improved under the program for elimination of slum and blighted areas. The Shelter Plus Care Grant was awarded in the amount of $109,688 providing rent subsidies and case management services for fifteen mentally or physically challenged individuals which would otherwise be homeless. Councilman Allen announced a public hearing would be held on March 9, 2017, at Burt-Cobb Recreation Center regarding the 2017-18 Annual Action Plan. PARKS COMMITTEE (Parks, Recreation, General Services) Valerie Guzman, Chair Councilwoman Guzman announced upcoming events including Toddler’s Splash, Women of Defiance, Preschool Time, Trail Cleanup, Spring Break activities, Daddy-Daughter Night, and Indian Artifacts display. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Building & Codes, Fire & Rescue, Police) Geno Grubbs, Chair Councilman Grubbs reported the following monthly department statistics: Building & Codes Construction Division – 1,566 inspections; Building & Codes Enforcement Division – 183 cases; Building & Codes Administration – 58 single-family permits; Building & Codes Abatement Division – 11 work orders; Fire & Rescue – 916 emergency runs; Police – 11,917 responses. STREETS & GARAGE COMMITTEE Mike Alexander, Chair In the absence of Councilman Alexander, Councilman Garrett announced the Street Department would offer debris pickup between March 13th and April 10th. Councilman Garrett reported the following monthly department statistics: Streets – 286 work orders; Garage – 249 work orders. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Deanna McLaughlin, Chair Councilwoman McLaughlin reported 59,605 passengers transported by Clarksville Transit System during February. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 28-2016-17 Expressing support for increased transportation funding and local public transit referendums in Tennessee Mayor McMillan made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. Mayor McMillan shared a video outlining the Governor’s proposed IMPACT Act which include a proposed gas tax for Tennessee’s transportation infrastructure. Councilwoman McLaughlin expressed her opposition to the gas tax. Councilman Burkhart said the plan would be revenue neutral and some funding would be diverted to local projects. In response to Councilman Chandler’s question, Mayor McMillan said information on the local effect of the reduction in the Hall Income Tax was not yet available. Councilman Allen expressed support for the state plan. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, McMillan, Powers, Smith NAY: Henley, McLaughlin The motion to adopt this resolution passed. MAYOR AND STAFF REPORTS There were no Mayor or Staff reports. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:52.