City Council

CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MAY 4, 2017 MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS Clifton Smith called the City Council’s attention to a report recently completed by the Green Certification Committee which gave a comprehensive overview of the status of the efforts being made by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County to protect and sustain the local environment and well as recommended guidelines for individual endeavors. CALL TO ORDER The regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Kim McMillan on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 106 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee. Mayor McMillan presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Pastor Jimmy Terry, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, for his many years of dedication and service to the Clarksville community. A prayer was offered by Pastor Terry; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Burkhart, Ward 12. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Richard Garrett (Ward 1), Deanna McLaughlin (Ward 2), Ron Erb (Ward 3), Valerie Guzman, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 5), Tim Chandler (Ward 4), 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 other special recognitions. PUBLIC HEARING Councilman Grubbs made a motion to conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding request for abandonment of portions of streets and right-of-ways. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. There was no objection. RESOLUTION 31-2016-17 Authorizing abandonment of Drane Street north of Marion Street, south of Farris Drive, and east of Robb Avenue; request of City of Clarksville Street Department No one spoke for or against this request. RESOLUTION 32-2016-17 Authorizing abandonment of a public right-of-way north of Marion Street and south of Farris Drive; request of City of Clarksville Street Department No one spoke for or against this request. RESOLUTION 33-2016-17 Authorizing abandonment of Henry Street north of College Street, south of Marion Street, and west of Eighth Street; request of City of Clarksville Street Department No one spoke for or against this request. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to revert to regular session. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. There was no objection. APPROVAL OF ABANDONMENTS The recommendation of the Regional Planning Commission was for approval of RESOLUTION 31-2016-17. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander. Allen, Burkhart, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith NAY: Chandler The motion to adopt this resolution passed. The recommendation of the Regional Planning Commission was for approval of RESOLUTION 32-2016-17. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. 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.  The recommendation of the Regional Planning Commission was for approval of RESOLUTION 33-2016-17. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. 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. 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 53-2016-17 (Second Reading) Amending the FY17 Special Revenue Fund Budget to accept a Safe Routes To Schools grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation 2. ORDINANCE 54-2016-17 (Second Reading) Amending the FY17 Capital Projects Budget to transfer funds for Liberty Park parking 3. ORDINANCE 55-2016-17 (Second Reading) Authorizing extension of utilities to 401 Miller Road; request of Miller, King & Rudolph 4. ORDINANCE 56-2016-17 (Second Reading) Amending the FY17 Capital Projects Budget and the General Fund Budget for hazard mitigation for Embassy House Furniture property 5. ORDINANCE 60-2016-17 (Second Reading) Authorizing purchase of property between Kraft Street and Red River for extension of the Red River Trail/Clarksville Greenway 6. ORDINANCE 61-2016-17 (Second Reading) Authorizing purchase of property on Walnut Street for a sidewalk to access bus stop shelters on Fort Campbell Boulevard 7. ORDINANCE 62-2016-17 (Second Reading) Authorizing purchase of property between Kraft Street and Red River for a trail head for the Red River Trail/Clarksville Greenway 8. Adoption of Minutes: April 6 9. Approval of Board Appointments: After Hours Establishment Board: Morrell Boyd, Eddie Watson – May 2017 through April 2019  Designations Committee: Mike Baker, Tim Chandler, Ron Erb, Valerie Guzman, Jennifer Latourneau, David Shepard – Coterminous; Bill Harpel – May 2017 through April 2019 Housing Authority: Brenda Lenor – May 2017 through September 2017 Natural Gas Acquisition Board: Pat Hickey – January 2017 through December 2021 Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. 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 as presented passed. FINANCE COMMITTEE Jeff Burkhart, Chair ORDINANCE 63-2016-17 (First Reading) Amending the Official Code relative to promulgation of fees for park services Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Chandler. Councilman Burkhart said this amendment would give the Director of Parks & Recreation the authority to establish and amend park service fees without delay and report any changes to the Parks & Recreation Committee during their next meeting. 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. ORDINANCE 65-2016-17 (First Reading) Authorizing sale of easements to TDOT for Hwy. 48/13 improvements Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. Councilman Burkhart said the Tennessee Department of Transportation would provide funding for relocation and construction of a new sewer lift station as part of the road improvements. 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 30-2016-17 Accepting the FY 2017-18 through FY 2021-22 Public Improvements Program Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Powers. Councilman Burkhart said this document was for planning purposes only and did not obligate the City to any particular project. Director of Finance Laurie Matta said the program is considered during the City’s bond rating process. 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. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE David Allen, Chair Councilman Allen said the City of Clarksville was awarded a $447,232 grant through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief program for improvements to Valleybrook Park which sustained significant damage during the 2010 flood. GAS & WATER COMMITTEE Bill Powers, Chair Councilman Powers said the department was focused on various utility projects throughout the City including working with contractors installing fiber equipment for Google. PARKS, RECREATION, GENERAL SERVICES Valerie Guzman, Chair Councilwoman Guzman noted several upcoming activities including the Queen City Road Race, Fun with Fido, Sleeping Under the Stars, 50-Plus Games, and Movies in the Park. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Building & Codes, Fire & Rescue, Police) Geno Grubbs, Chair ORDINANCE 64-2016-17 Amending the Official Code relative to adoption of the International Code Council The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee was for approval. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Garrett. 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. STREET COMMITTEE Mike Alexander, Chair Councilman Alexander said the Street Department recently provided debris pickup at 603 locations and noted several paving projects underway. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Deanna McLaughlin, Chair Councilwoman McLaughlin shared the following department statistics: Clarksville Transit System – 58,123 passengers (April); Clarksville-Nashville Express – 6,392 passengers (March) NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 34-2016-17 Approving establishment of a Metropolitan Government Charter Commission Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. Councilman Chandler felt the city mayor should have been consulted during previous meetings held by concerned citizens. Councilwoman McLaughlin expressed support for the process of elected officials not being involved in preparation of a proposed charter. Councilman Garrett said elected officials should not be involved prior to establishment of a charter commission. Councilman Powers stated his support for a metro form of government. In response to Councilman Allen’s question, City Attorney Lance Baker said elected officials were not prohibited from serving on a charter commission. Mayor McMillan said she would like to know the vision of the commission prior to development of a charter. Councilman Alexander called for the question. The question was seconded by Councilman Garrett. A voice vote was taken; the motion to cease discussion passed without objection. The following vote on the main motion was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith NAY: Chandler, Grubbs The motion to adopt this resolution passed. MAYOR AND STAFF REPORTS Mr. Baker informed members that the Finance Committee met prior to this regular session and rejected the plaintiff’s settlement demand in the Jeffrey Robinson, et al, v. City of Clarksville case. At Councilwoman McLaughlin’s request, the City Council met in a non- public session to discuss this case. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.