City Council

CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JULY 6, 2017 MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS Prior to the meeting, Sharee Moore informed the City Council that Credo Group, LLC, a local company, could offer solar street lights. Louis Marshall disagreed with the way the Clarksville Police Department handled a recent incident at a local Burger King restaurant. CALL TO ORDER The regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Kim McMillan on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 106 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee. A prayer was offered by Col. Jim Murphy, Chaplain of the 101​st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, guest of Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin, Ward 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Mike Alexander, Ward 10. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Richard Garrett (Ward 1), Deanna McLaughlin (Ward 2), Ron Erb (Ward 3), 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) ABSENT: Valerie Guzman, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 5) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS Mayor McMillan proclaimed July 6, 2017, as “Screaming Eagles Ready Mix Day” in recognition of the company’s support shown to Sgt. William Bays, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, who was killed in Afghanistan. Screaming Eagles Ready Mix trucks lined the funeral procession on June 23, 2017, to honor the fallen soldier and protect his family and friends from any disruption. Councilman Allen expressed appreciation to Screaming Eagles Ready Mix owner Jeff Burkhart (City Councilman Ward 12) for his support of the company’s effort. 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 67-2016-17 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Ronnie Goad for zone change on property at the termini of Ellington Drive, Ellsworth Drive, and Bellshire Drive from R-4 Multiple Family Residential District to R-1A Single Family Residential District 2. ORDINANCE 68-2016-17 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of J & N Enterprises, Shane Lemay-Agent, for zone change on property at the intersection of Prewitt Lane and Whitfield Road from AG Agricultural District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District 3. RESOLUTION 2-2017-18 Approving a Certificate of Compliance for a retail liquor store for Todd Morris (Elite Wine & Spirits - 1875 Madison Street) 4. Adoption of Minutes: May 30, June 1, June 8, June 12, June 15, June 19 5. Approval of Board Appointments: Adjustments & Appeals Board: Fulton Wilson – July 2017 through June 2021 Arts & Heritage Development Council: Dr. Phil Kemmerly – July 2017 through June 2020 Economic & Community Development Board: Melinda Shepard – July 2017 through June 2021 Ethics Commission: Hubert Smith – July 2017 through June 2020 Regional Airport Authority: Col. Rob Salome – July 2017 through June 2022 Senior Citizens Board: Glenda Warren – July 2017 through June 2020 Councilwoman McLaughlin made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burkhart. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented passed. FINANCE COMMITTEE ​Jeff Burkhart, Chair ​ORDINANCE 77-2016-17 ​(Second Reading) Approving and adopting the Fox Lawson & Associates updated pay plan for Fiscal Year 2017-18 Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Henley, McLaughlin, McMillan, Powers, Smith NAY: Burkhart The motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading passed. RESOLUTION 36-2016-17 ​(Postponed by City Council June 15​th​) Approving an economic impact plan submitted by the Montgomery County Industrial Development Board on behalf of Kroger Limited Partnership The recommendation of the Finance Committee was for approval. Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Erb. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Henley, McLaughlin, McMillan, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this resolution passed. ORDINANCE 1-2017-18 (First Reading) Amending the FY18 Budget to combine Golf Courses and Parks & Recreation departmental funding 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 Henley. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. RESOLUTION 1-2017-18​ Adopting the 2017-18 CDBG-HOME-ESG Action Plan The recommendation of the Finance Committee was for approval. Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henley. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith  The motion to adopt this resolution passed. GAS & WATER COMMITTEE Bill Powers, Chair Councilman Powers reported the following department statistics for the month of May 2017: 5,261 service work orders, 299 after-hours calls, 95,000 meter readings, 72,000 bills, 11,339 call center inquiries, 5,322 locate requests, 47 water leak repairs, 561 hydrants flushes, 445 backflow tests, 508 million gallons of pumped water or 16.4 million gallons per day. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE David Allen, Chair Councilman Allen thanked the Council for approving the FY18 CDBG-HOME-ESG Action Plan. PARKS & RECREATION Jeff Henley In the absence of Chairwoman Guzman, Councilman Henley noted upcoming events including Summer Lights, Movies in the Park, Downtown Market, Life in the 1800’s, and noted 289 work orders completed by the department. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Building & Codes, Fire & Rescue, Police) Geno Grubbs, Chair Councilman Grubbs reported the following monthly department statistics: Building & Codes Construction Division - 1,942 inspections; Building & Codes Enforcement Division - 426 cases; Building & Codes Administration - 77 single family permits: Building & Codes Abatement Division - 72 work orders; Fire & Rescue - 1,118 emergency runs; Police - 13,684 responses. Councilman Grubbs expressed appreciation to Fire & Rescue and Police for their assistance during the July 3rd Independence Day celebration at Liberty Park. STREETS & GARAGE COMMITTEE Mike Alexander, Chair Councilman Alexander reported the following monthly department statistics: Garage - 471 work orders with unleaded fuel at a cost of $1.58/gallon and diesel fuel at a cost of $1.54/gallon. Councilman Alexander noted completed paving of Peachers Mill Road between Ringgold Creek to 101st Airborne Division Parkway, Amanda Drive, Courtney Drive, Allenwood Drive, and Keith Drive. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Deanna McLaughlin, Chair Councilwoman McLaughlin reported the following department statistics: Clarksville Transit System - 56,547 passengers (June); Clarksville-Nashville Express - 6,263 passengers (May). Councilwoman McLaughlin expressed appreciation to CTS for providing shuttle service to and from the July 3rd Independence Day celebration. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 3-2017-18 Approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Clarksville and the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board relative to utility relocation for LG Electronics Mayor McMillan made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burkhart. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Henley, McLaughlin, McMillan, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this resolution passed. MAYOR AND STAFF REPORTS Mayor McMillan expressed appreciation to the Parks & Recreation Department, Police Department, and Fire & Rescue for their assistance in managing a very successful July 3rd Independence Day celebration at Liberty Park. ADJOURNMENT Although Councilman Chandler objected, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.