City Council

CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JUNE 7, 2018 MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS Prior to the meeting, Linda Henry shared concerns regarding problems in the Woodbridge Road area. Chris Pomeroy had requested to speak, but was not present. CALL TO ORDER The regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Kim McMillan on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 106 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee. A prayer was offered by Pastor Angela Jones, Greenhill Church, guest of Mayor Kim McMillan; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jeff Burkhart. 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; arrived 4:44 p.m.), Jeff Henley (Ward 9), Mike Alexander (Ward 10), Bill Powers (Ward 11), Jeff Burkhart (Ward 12) ZONING: 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 69-2017-18 ​(First Reading) Amending the City of Clarksville Zoning Ordinance relative to ghost signs, murals, and works of art No one spoke for or against this amendment.  ORDINANCE 70-2017-18 ​(First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of 451 Alfred Thun Road Partners, Tom Cunningham-Agent, for zone change on property located at the intersection of Alfred Thun Road and Corporate Parkway Boulevard from M-1 Light Industrial District to C-4 Highway Interchange District No one spoke for or against this request. ORDINANCE 71-2017-18 ​(First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of River Chase Marine Terminal, LLC, for zone change on property south of Ashland City Road, west of Beacon Drive, and east of the Cumberland River from R-1 Single Family Residential District and M-2 General Industrial District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District and R-1 Single Family Residential District No one spoke for or against this request. ​ RESOLUTION 57-2017-18 Accepting the ​Revised Public Improvements Program for FY19 through FY23 compiled by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission 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. ADOPTION OF ZONING The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ​ORDINANCE 69-2017-18​. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henley. Based on the advice of the City Attorney, Councilman Grubbs made a motion to postpone action on this ordinance to the August regular session. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henley. City Attorney Lance Baker said he and RPC Director Jeff Tyndall needed additional time to review legal aspects of the revisions. A voice vote was taken; Councilwoman McLaughlin did not vote. The motion to postpone passed. The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ​ORDINANCE 70-2017-18​. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman McLaughlin. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith NAY: Henley The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed.  The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ​ORDINANCE 71-2017-18​. 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: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ​RESOLUTION 57-2017-18​. 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 62-2017-18 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Mark Bullock, Todd Averitt-Agent, for zone change on property southeast of the intersection of Hawkins Road and East Johnson Circle and north of the intersection of Hawkins Road and Jen Hollow Road from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-2 Single Family Residential District 2 RESOLUTION 53-2017-18 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for operation of Favorite Liquors, Inc., 2570-B Madison Street 3. RESOLUTION 54-2017-18 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for operation of Queen City Liquors, Inc., 101 Profit Drive 4. RESOLUTION 58-2017-18 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for operation of Ebenezer’s, 2896 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard 5. RESOLUTION 59-2017-18 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for sale of wine at Publix #1425, 1490 Tiny Town Road 6. RESOLUTION 60-2017-18 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for sale of wine at Publix #1392, 1771 Madison Street  7. RESOLUTION 61-2017-18 Approving a Certificate of Compliance for sale of wine at Food Lion #874, 2304 Madison Street 8. RESOLUTION 62-2017-18 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for sale of wine at Houchens/Prices Less #494, 1151 Ft. Campbell Boulevard 9. RESOLUTION 63-2017-18 ​Approval of appointments to the Access Board of Appeals, After Hours Establishment Board, and Beer Board 10. Adoption of Minutes: April 26, May 3, May 17, May 18 Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda. 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 as presented passed. TRC BOARD APPOINTMENTS RESOLUTION 56-2017-18 ​Approving appointments to the Two Rivers Company Board of Directors Mayor McMillan make a motion to postpone action on this resolution indefinitely to allow time to verify that members of the TRC are appointed in accordance with the City Code. The motion was seconded by Councilman Grubbs. A voice vote was taken; Councilwoman McLaughlin did not vote. The motion to postpone indefinitely passed. FINANCE COMMITTEE Jeff Burkhart, Chair RESOLUTION 55-2017-18 ​Authorizing the grant application and adopting the 2018-19 Annual Action Plan and the 2018-19 Budget for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs The recommendation of the Finance Committee was for approval. Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen. 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 Councilman Powers made a motion to consolidated the vote on the following ordinances. The motion was seconded by Alexander. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed. ORDINANCE 64-2017-18 ​(First Reading) Accepting property from McClardy Rd. Partnership for the Rossview Place Pump Station ORDINANCE 65-2017-18 ​(First Reading) Accepting property from Powers Family Trust for the Prestwicke Place Pump Station ORDINANCE 66-2017-18 ​(First Reading) Accepting property from Charles Clay Powers for Hickory Wild #2 Pump Station ORDINANCE 67-2017-18 ​(First Reading) Accepting property from Powers Family Trust for Cedar Springs Circle Pump Station ORDINANCE 68-2017-18 ​(First Reading) Accepting property from GC Land Development for Boyer Farms Pump Station The following vote to adopt ​ORDINANCE 64-2017-18 ​through ORDINANCE 68-2017-18​ was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers NOTE: Councilwoman Smith was not present for this vote. The motion to adopt these ordinances on first reading passed. Councilman Powers shared the following monthly department statistics: 4,852 service work orders; 289 after-hours responses; more than 96,981 meters read. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE David Allen, Chair Councilman Allen noted the department’s annual action plan was approved earlier with the adoption of ​RESOLUTION 55-2017-18​. PARKS & RECREATION Valerie Guzman, Chair Councilwoman Guzman said more than 1,000 children were participation in the Summer Youth Program at fifteen sites through the city. Programs being offered include Mayor’s Summer Lights, Night Lights, Downtown Market, and Fun with Fido. Mayor McMillan said a grand re-opening was recently held at Bel-Aire Park PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Geno Grubbs, Chair Councilman Grubbs shared the following monthly department statistics: Building & Codes - 2,216 inspections, 748 enforcement cases, 76 single-family permits, 71 abatement work orders; Fire & Rescue - 1,235 emergency calls; Police - 14,162 responses. STREETS & GARAGE COMMITTEE Mike Alexander, Chair Councilman Alexander shared the following monthly department statistics: Garage - 415 work orders, unleaded fuel $2.46 and diesel fuel $2.61; Streets - 231 work orders, paving of Sugartree Subdivision, Apple Grove Subdivision, Suiter Lane, Gunpoint Drive, Shady Hill Court, Justin Douglas Drive, Bobcat Lane, Chucker Drive, Chucker Court, Burchett Drive, Mile High Drive, Sharp Tail Drive, and Monica Drive. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Deanna McLaughlin, Chair Councilwoman McLaughlin shared the following monthly department statistics: Clarksville Transit System - 54,976 passengers including 7,407 senior citizens and 524 wheelchair passengers, 3,102 Lift passengers and 3,507 Peay Pickup passengers. In response to a previous inquiry by Councilman Alexander, Councilwoman McLaughlin reported that providing bus service to the Exit 11 Park & Ride lot was not cost effective at this time, but CTS officials would study the need if federal funds become available. MAYOR AND STAFF REPORTS Mayor McMillan said copies of documents requested during the special session would be distributed electronically. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.