City Council

CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2019 MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS Prior to the meeting, Kirk Zeaman asked for stricter regulations and enforcement of laws relative to fireworks, on-street parking, and door-to-door solicitation. CALL TO ORDER The regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Joe Pitts on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 106 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee. A prayer was offered by ​Minister James Coles, New Galilean Full Gospel Church; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by ​Cpt. William Welty, City Hall Security Officer. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Richard Garrett (Ward 1), Vondell Richmond (Ward 2), Ron Erb (Ward 3), Valerie Guzman (Ward 5), Wanda Smith (Ward 6), Travis Holleman (Ward 7), David Allen, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 8), Jeff Henley (Ward 9), Stacey Streetman (Ward 10), Bill Powers (Ward 11), Jeff Burkhart (12) ABSENT: Tim Chandler (Ward 4) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS Councilman Erb welcomed Boy Scout Troop 1599-Pack 40 who were in the process of earning their Citizenship Merit Badge. Mayor Pitts recognized members of the Mayor’s Youth Council, and Dr. Tim Winters and members of the Austin Peay State University President’s Emerging Leaders Program. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING AND REAPPORTIONMENT Councilman Garrett made a motion to conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding request for zone change. The motion was seconded by Councilman Richmond. There was no objection. ORDINANCE 42-2018-19 ​(First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and map of the City of Clarksville, application of Ben Kimbrough, Coy Baggett, Jr., et al, Sango Place/Cal McKay-Agent, for zone change on property located south of 101st Airborne Division Parkway, east of Fort Campbell Boulevard, and west of Victory Road from C-5 Highway & Arterial Commercial District to C-2 General Commercial District Cal McKay offered to answer questions. There was no expressed opposition. ORDINANCE 43-2018-19 ​(First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and map of the City of Clarksville, application of WBW Developers Group for zone change on property at the northwest corner of 101st Airborne Division Parkway and Ash Ridge Drive from C-5 Highway & Arterial Commercial District to C-2 General Commercial District Vernon Weakley offered to answer questions. There was no expressed opposition. ORDINANCE 41-2018-19 ​(First Reading) Amending the Official Code to reapportion the City of Clarksville for the purpose of electing persons for the office of City Council Member [recently annexed territory east of Swift Fox Drive and off Rossview Road] No one expressed support for or against this amendment. Councilman Garrett made a motion to revert to regular session. There was no objection. ADOPTION OF ZONING AND REAPPORTIONMENT The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval for ​ORDINANCE 42-2018-19​. Councilman Garrett 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, Erb, Garrett, Henley, Holleman, Pitts, Powers, Richmond, Smith, Streetman NAY: Guzman The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ​ORDINANCE 43-2018-19​. Councilman Garrett made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Erb. Councilman  Burkhart disclosed he was a co-owner of the property in question and would abstain from voting. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Pitts, Powers, Richmond, Smith, Streetman ABSTAIN: Burkhart The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval for ​ORDINANCE 41-2018-19​. Councilman Garrett made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henley. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Pitts, Powers, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading 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 29-2018-19 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Estate of Harold W. Weakley, Kathy Biter, Executrix, for zone change on property located north of Crossland Avenue, East of Martin Street, South of Washington Street, and west of Greenwood Avenue from R-4 Multiple Family Residential District to IC Institutional/Civic District 2. ORDINANCE 38-2018-19 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Phillip O’Neill Walker, Houston Smith-Agent, for zone change on property located at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Brentwood Circle from AG Agricultural District, R-1 Single Family Residential District and C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District 3. RESOLUTION 41-2018-19 ​Approving appointments to the Clarksville Housing Authority, Senior Citizens Board, and Two Rivers Company 4. RESOLUTION 42-2018-19 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for sale of wine at Chum’s Marathon (811 Peachers Mill Road) 5. RESOLUTION 43-2018-19 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for sale of wine at Publix, 920 Highway 76 6. Adoption of Minutes: January 2, 2019, January 3, 2019  Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councillady Guzman. Councilman Erb requested separate consideration of Item 2, ​ORDINANCE 38-2018-19​. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Pitts, Powers, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended passed. ADOPTION OF ZONING REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA ORDINANCE 38-2018-19 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Phillip O’Neill Walker, Houston Smith-Agent, for zone change on property located at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Brentwood Circle from AG Agricultural District, R-1 Single Family Residential District and C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District This ordinance was removed from the original Consent Agenda at the request of Councilman Erb. Councilman Erb said this area did not have sufficient infrastructure to serve the growing population and encourage members to disapprove the request. Councilwoman Smith made a motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burkhart. Councillady Guzman and Councilman Burkhart expressed support for multi-family housing as opposed to commercial establishments which would create more traffic. Councilman Garrett supported the request in light of the developer’s good reputation. Councilman Powers called for the question. A voice vote was taken; the motion to cease discussion passed without objection. The following vote on the original motion was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Pitts, Powers, Streetman NAY: Erb, Richmond, Smith The motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading passed. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ​Chairman David Allen Councilman Allen said demolition of burned houses on Stafford Street and Ford Street were complete or underway. Current reconstruction projects in Ward 6 included homes on Dumas Drive ($101,680), Gibson Drive ($120,248), and Poston Street ($113,988). He reported 341 households had been served and 3,201 food boxes had been delivered by the Continuum Care Program. FINANCE COMMITTEE ​Chairman Jeff Burkhart RESOLUTION 44-2018-19 ​Authorizing an interlocal agreement with Fort Campbell, Kentucky (U.S. Department of Defense/Department of the Army) pertaining to transportation of natural gas over the Clarksville Gas & Water natural gas pipeline infrastructure The recommendations of the Finance Committee and the Gas & Water Committee were for approval. Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henley. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Pitts, Powers, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this resolution passed. RESOLUTION 45-2018-19 Authorizing an interlocal agreement with Hopkinsville Sewerage and Waterworks Commission The recommendations of the Finance Committee and the Gas & Water Committee were for approval. Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henley. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Pitts, Powers, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this resolution passed. GAS & WATER COMMITTEE ​Chairman Bill Powers ORDINANCE 39-2018-19 ​(First Reading) Authorizing extension of utility services to 160 Excell Road; request of Krueckerberg, LLC 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, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Pitts, Powers, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed.  ORDINANCE 40-2018-19 (First Reading) Authorizing extension of utility services to property on Rossview Road; request of C & H & Properties 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 Erb. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Pitts, Powers, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. RESOLUTION 46-2018-19 ​Authorizing an interlocal agreement with Woodlawn Utility District to provide water service to Ridgeland Estates ​(Gas & Water Committee: Approval) 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 Henley. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Pitts, Powers, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this resolution passed. Councilman Powers shared the following monthly department statistics: Water Division - 3,992 work orders, 336 after-hour responses, 98,000 meters read, 56,487 bills and notices, 56 water leaks, 243 hydrant flushes, 306 backflow tests; Gas Division - 31 new services, 52,00 feet new pipe installation, 84 gas odor responses; Water Treatment Plant - 504 million gallons treated water (57% capacity); Wastewater Treatment Plant - 479 million gallons treated sewage (61% capacity). PARKS & RECREATION ​Chairlady Valerie Guzman Councilwoman Guzman noted upcoming events including the Clarksville Film Festival, Surrender of Clarksville at Fort Defiance, and Donuts with Dads. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ​Chairman Jeff Henley Councilman Henley shared the following monthly department statistics: Building & Codes - 1,590 inspections, 312 code enforcement cases, 59 single-family permits, 25 abatement work orders; Fire Rescue - 611 calls; Police - 13,636 responses. STREETS & GARAGE COMMITTEE ​Chairman Tim Chandler On behalf of Councilman Chandler, Councilman Erb shared the following monthly department statistics: Streets 253 work order; Garage - 453 work orders, unleaded fuel $1.53.2/gallon, diesel $1.75.2/gallon. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ​Chairlady Wanda Smith Councillady Smith said Clarksville Transit System transported 55,223 passengers during January including 6,278 senior citizens. She announced CTS would discontinue providing service to the Industrial Park in approximately six months. MAYOR AND STAFF REPORTS Mayor Pitts said the enterprise of the City was doing very well and expressed appreciation to employees for their service. Councilman Allen thanked Mayor Pitts for establishing the option for citizens to apply online via the City’s website to volunteer to serve on a board or commission. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.