City Council

CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 1, 2018 MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS Lillie Hart Dickerson had requested to speak to the City Council regarding her water bills, but cancelled earlier in the day. CALL TO ORDER The regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Kim McMillan on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 106 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee. A prayer was offered by Pastor Anthony Daly, Tabernacle Church Garrettsburg Road; Guest of Mayor Pro Tem Valerie Guzman. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Geno Grubbs. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Richard Garrett (Ward 1), Deanna McLaughlin (Ward 2), Tim Chandler (Ward 4), Valerie Guzman, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 5), Wanda Smith (Ward 6), Geno Grubbs (Ward7), Jeff Henley (Ward 9), Mike Alexander (Ward 10), Bill Powers (Ward 11), Jeff Burkhart (Ward 12) ABSENT: Ron Erb (Ward 3; excused), David Allen (Ward 8; excused) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS There were no special recognitions. CONSENT AGENDA Because Elizabeth Carmichael, appointee to the Ethics Commission, who was present but had a prior commitment, Mayor McMillan requested the Consent Agenda be moved to the first item of business. There was no objection. 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 18-2018-19 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Official Code relative to TRC expense reimbursements 2. ORDINANCE 19-2018-19 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Alvin T. Brown for zone change on property located at the intersection of Copeland Road and East Copeland Road from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-2D Two Family Residential District 3. ORDINANCE 20-2018-19 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of James Pelham for zone change on property located at the intersection of Woodard Street and Richardson Street from R-3 Two & Three Family Residential District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District 4. ORDINANCE 21-2018-19 ​(Second Reading) Amending the FY19 Operating and Capital Projects Budget authorizing transfer of funds from the Senior Citizens Center Expansion Project to the Red River Trail East project 5. RESOLUTION 28-2018-19 Approving appointments to Common Design Review Board and Ethics Commission ● Common Design Review Board: Gary Shepard - December 2018 through December 2019 ● Ethics Commission: Elizabeth Carmichael - November 2018 through June 2019 6. Adoption of Minutes: October 4 Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Powers. Councilwoman McLaughlin abstained from voting on ​ORDINANCE 18-2018-19 because she was an employee of Two Rivers Company. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Burkhart, Chandler, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented passed. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Councilman Grubbs made a motion to conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding requests for zone change, annexation, plan of services, and abandonment. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. There was no objection. ORDINANCE 24-2018-19 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Rosalynd Greene and Sandra Taylor, Estate of Robert Darden, Sandra Taylor-Agent, for zone change on property located at the intersection of Trenton Road, Aspen Grove Way, and Cross Ridge Drive from AG Agricultural District to R-2 Single Family Residential District No one spoke for this request. Gordon Rahn, a member of the Kennedy Law Firm, spoke on behalf of Felix Alverez who owned property with a retaining wall that he constructed to prevent silt and water runoff. Mr. Rahn said if 175 homes were built, Mr. Alverez would lose the wall and drainage would become an issue, and Trenton Road traffic congestion would increase. William Jones, a resident of Aspen Grove Subdivision, said entering and exiting the subdivision’s existing access was already difficult and noted Northeast Middle School and Northeast High School were already at capacity. ORDINANCE 25-2018-19 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Paul W. Landrum for zone change on property located south of Memorial Drive and east and west of Landrum Place from O-1 Office Medical Institutional Civic District to C-2 General Commercial District Paul Landrum offered to answer questions; there were no questions. No one spoke against this request. ORDINANCE 26-2018-19 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of KMG Properties/Barbara McMahan and Alton Radford, Rex Hawkins-Agent, for zone change on property located at the intersection of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and West Rossview Road from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District Rex Hawkins offered to answer questions; none were no questions. No one spoke against this request.  ORDINANCE 27-2018-19 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Singletary Construction for zone change on property located at the intersection of Trenton Road and Fairview Lane from R-1 Single Family Residential District and C-5 Highway & Arterial Commercial District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District Bert Singletary offered to answer questions; there were no questions. No one spoke against this request. RESOLUTION 24-2018-19 ​Annexing territory east of Interstate 24, south of Rossview Road, and north of Red River; request of City of Clarksville and others No one spoke for or against this request. RESOLUTION 25-2018-19 ​Adopting a Plan of Service for annexed territory east of Interstate 24, south of Rossview Road, and north of Red River No one spoke for or against this resolution. RESOLUTION 26-2018-19 ​Approving abandonment of a portion of Old Mill Road located east of Fort Campbell Boulevard; request of Robert E. Durrett, III 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, ANNEXATION, ABANDONMENT The recommendation of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ​ORDINANCE 24-2018-19​. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Powers. In response to Councilwoman McLaughlin’s inquiry, Councilman Grubbs corrected the possible number of new homes in this development to be 64, not 175. Councilman Chandler said although the City and State were in the process of making improvements to Trenton Road, tremendous traffic problems already existed. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Burkhart, Garrett, Grubbs, Powers NAY: Alexander, Chandler, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading failed. The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ​ORDINANCE 25-2018-19​. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. The following vote was recorded:  AYE: Alexander, Burkhart, Chandler, 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 26-2018-19​. 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, Burkhart, Chandler, 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 27-2018-19​. 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, Burkhart, Chandler, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. The Regional Planning Staff and Commission endorsed ​RESOLUTION 24-2018-19​. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henley. Councilwoman McLaughlin said she supports this annexation because objecting property owners were not included. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Burkhart, Chandler, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, McMillan, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this resolution passed. The Regional Planning Staff and Commission endorsed ​RESOLUTION 25-2018-19​. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burkhart. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Burkhart, Chandler, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, McMillan, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this resolution passed. The recommendation of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ​RESOLUTION 26-2018-19​. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Powers. The following vote was recorded:  AYE: Alexander, Burkhart, Chandler, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this resolution passed. FINANCE COMMITTEE Jeff Burkhart, Chair ORDINANCE 22-2018-19 ​(First Reading) Amending the Official Code relative to holidays (Columbus Day Observed) 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 Chandler. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Burkhart, Chandler, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. GAS & WATER COMMITTEE Bill Powers, Chair Councilman Powers shared the following monthly department statistics: 4,600 service work orders, 345 after-hours calls, 98,000 meter readings, 70,000 bills and notices, 2,844 locate requests, 46 water leak repairs, 286 hydrant flushes, 411 backflow tests, 31 new gas connections, 2,781 feet of gas pipe installation, and 41 gas odor responses. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE David Allen, Chair On behalf of Councilman Allen, Councilman Garrett reported the First Time Homebuyer Program recently provided $4,682 for down payment and closing cost assistance. The Caldwell Lane sidewalk project was 95% complete and may be completed under budget. Councilman Garrett said the Room In The Inn would provide shelter between November 1st and March 31st, and twelve area churches would be offering shelter and food during winter months. PARKS & RECREATION Valerie Guzman, Chair Councilwoman Guzman announced upcoming events including Handmade Holidays, Veterans Day Celebration, A Day with the Dead at Fort Defiance, Christmas on the Cumberland, and Elf Splash. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Geno Grubbs, Chair Councilman Grubbs shared the following monthly department statistics: Building & Codes - 1,867 inspections, 259 enforcement cases, 32 single family permits, 69 abatement work orders; Fire & Rescue - 1,225 emergency runs; Police - 13,169 calls There was no objection to going out of session to hear comments from Fire Chief Mike Roberts. Chief Roberts thanked the Council for funding the recently acquired new fire truck. He announced the department had raised $8,320 for the After Breast Cancer fund plus an donation of $1,000 from the CFR Team who won the championship in the Hometown Heros Kickball Tournament. There was no objection to reverting to regular session. STREETS & GARAGE COMMITTEE Mike Alexander, Chair Councilman Alexander shared the following monthly department statistics: Garage - 465 work orders, unleaded fuel at $2.09 per gallon and diesel fuel at $2.58 per gallon; Streets - 353 work orders, 264 debris pickups. Councilman Alexander said Memorial Drive paving was complete. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ​Deanna McLaughlin, Chair Councilwoman McLaughlin shared the following monthly department statistics: Clarksville Transit System - 63,581 passengers, including 7,437 senior citizens, 539 wheelchair patrons, 3,682 paratransit/Lift passengers, and 6,827 APSU students. Councilwoman McLaughlin said CTS would be collecting canned goods for a free ride every Saturday in November with a donation to Manna Cafe. Mayor McMillan thanked Clarksville Academy art students for painting the Spooky Special bus during Halloween. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 27-2018-19 ​Approving Amendment #4 to the lease with Liberty Park Development, LLC [Required ABC licensing] Councilman Henley made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Guzman. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Alexander, Burkhart, Chandler, Garrett, Grubbs, Guzman, Henley, McLaughlin, Powers, Smith The motion passed to adopt this resolution passed. MAYOR AND STAFF REPORTS There was no objection to going out of session to hear Police Chief Al Ansley who informed the Council of the department’s first recruiting fair scheduled for November 17th at Christ The Healer Church with a main focus on recruiting minorities. Chief Ansley expressed appreciation to Bishop Calvin Lockett for the use of the facility and for his continued support of the Police Department and of the City of Clarksville. There was no objection to reverting to regular session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.