City Council

CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JUNE 4, 2020 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Joe Pitts on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 106 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee. In an effort to facilitate the continued response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), this meeting was conducted in person, via Google Meets, and live streamed on cityofclarksville.com. A prayer was offered by Councilman Richard Garrett​. ATTENDANCE All members responded verbally to roll call and participation was recorded as follows: PARTICIPATING: Richard Garrett ( Ward 1; joined late), Vondell Richmond (Ward 2), Ron Erb (Ward 3), Tim Chandler (Ward 4), Valerie Guzman (Ward 5), Wanda Smith (Warad 6), Travis Holleman (Ward 7), David Allen, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 8), Jeff Henley (Ward 9), Stacey Streetman (Ward 10), Gary Norris (Ward 11), Jeff Burkhart (Ward 12) POLICE CHIEF RETIREMENT Mayor Pitts and members of the City Council extended well wishes to Clarksville Police Chief Al Ansley for his upcoming retirement and thanked him for his service. APPROVAL OF ELECTRONIC MEETING “In order to comply with the technical aspects of the Governor’s Executive Order regarding holding open meetings in a forum other than in the open and in public, this governing body determines that meeting electronically is necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens due to the COVID-19 outbreak.”  Councillady Guzman made a motion to authorize the electronic meeting. The motion was seconded by Councillady Smith. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection. PUBLIC HEARING Councilman Garrett made a motion to conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding requests for zone change, zoning code amendments, annexation progress reports, and the FY21-25 Public Improvement Program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burkhart. There was no objection. ORDINANCE 81-2019-20 ​(First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of William and Raynetta Drinnon, Robert Chaney-Agent, for zone change on property located at the intersection of Oak Street and E Street from R-2 Three Family Residential District to R-2A Single Family Residential District No requests to speak were submitted in accordance with the Alternative Public Comments Procedure. ORDINANCE 82-2019-20 ​(First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Clarksville, application of the Regional Planning Commission relative to defining recreational vehicles and campers and their allowance in mobile home parks No requests to speak were submitted in accordance with the Alternative Public Comments Procedure. RESOLUTION 65-2019-20 Adopting a Plan of Services Progress Report for annexed territory off Highway 76, east of Interstate 24-Exit 11 No requests to speak were submitted in accordance with the Alternative Public Comments Procedure. RESOLUTION 66-2019-20 Adopting the Final Plan of Services Progress Report for annexed territory south and east of Gratton Road No requests to speak were submitted in accordance with the Alternative Public Comments Procedure. RESOLUTION 67-2019-20 ​Adopting a Plan of Services Progress Report for annexed territory south of Hankook Road and east of Interstate 24 No requests to speak were submitted in accordance with the Alternative Public Comments Procedure.  RESOLUTION 76-2019-20 Accepting the Public Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 through Fiscal Years 2024-2025 compiled by the City of Clarksville and approved by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission No requests to speak were submitted in accordance with the Alternative Public Comments Procedure. Councilman Garrett made a motion to revert to regular session. The motion was seconded by Councilman Holleman. There was no objection. ADOPTION OF ZONING, PROGRESS REPORTS, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ​ORDINANCE 81-2019-20​. 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, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading unanimously passed. The recommendation of the Regional Planning Staff was for disapproval of ORDINANCE 82-2019-20​; the recommendation of the Regional Planning Commission was for approval. 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, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading unanimously passed. Councilman Garrett made a motion to adopt ​RESOLUTION 65-2019-20​. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henley. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this resolution unanimously passed. Councilman Garrett made a motion to adopt ​RESOLUTION 66-2019-20​. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henley. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this resolution unanimously passed.  Councilman Garrett made a motion to adopt ​RESOLUTION 67-2019-20​. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henley. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this resolution unanimously passed. Councilman Garrett made a motion to adopt ​RESOLUTION 76-2019-20​. The motion was seconded by Councilman Henley. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this resolution unanimously 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 72-2019-20 ​(Second Reading) Approving a contract authorizing entry and construction between Bristol Ridge Apartments, LLC/William L. Belew, Jr., and the City of Clarksville 2. ORDINANCE 73-2019-20 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Claudelle B. Wootton Living Trust/William N. Wootton, Robert Mallory-Agent, for zone change on property located at the intersection of Warfield Boulevard and Rossview Road from O-1 Office District to C-2 General Commercial District and R-2 Single Family Residential District 3. ORDINANCE 75-2019-20 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of William Peacher, Clear Sky-Agent, for zone change on property located at the intersection of Old Trenton Road, Atlantic Boulevard, West Drive and Nolen Road from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-5 Residential District 4. ORDINANCE 76-2019-20 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Reda Home Builders, Inc. for zone change on property located at the intersection of Providence Boulevard and Shelby Street from R-3 Three Family Residential District to C-2 General Commercial District 5. ORDINANCE 77-2019-20 ​(Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Welch/Kimbrough, John Hadley-Agent, for zone change on property located at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Dean Drive from C-2 General Commercial District to C-5 Highway & Arterial Commercial District  6. RESOLUTION 68-2019-20 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for sale of wine at Mapco #7508 (1775 Madison Street) ​CPD: No Criminal History 7. RESOLUTION 69-2019-20 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for sale of wine at Mapco #7514 (2491 Fort Campbell Boulevard) ​CPD: No Criminal History 8. RESOLUTION 70-2019-20 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for sale of wine at Mapco #7502 (2099 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard) ​CPD: No Criminal History 9. RESOLUTION 71-2019-20 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for sale of wine at Mapco #7523 (380 Warfield Boulevard) ​CPD: No Criminal History 10. RESOLUTION 72-2019-20 ​Approving a Certificate of Compliance for sale of wine at Mapco #7509 (1500 Tiny Town Road) ​CPD: No Criminal History 11. RESOLUTION 75-2019-20 Approving appointments to the After Hours Establishment Board, Common Design Review Board, Ethics Commission and Power Board ● After Hours Establishment Board: David Shelton - June 2020 through April 2022 ● Common Design Review Board: Tom Spigner - June 2020 through August 2023 ● Ethics Commission: Dr. Kay Drew - June 2020 through June 2021 ● Power board - Darla Knight - July 2020 through June 2023 12. Adoption of Minutes: May 7 Councilman Burkhart made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councillady Smith. Councilman Chandler registered “Nay” on ORDINANCE 75-2019-20​. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda passed. FINANCE COMMITTEE ​Chairman Jeff Burkhart ORDINANCE 78-2019-20 (First Reading) Authorizing a quit claim deed to transfer property on Blackman Street to Sydney Hedrick 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 Councillady Streetman. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman  The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading unanimously passed. RESOLUTION 73-2019-20 ​Authorizing an agreement with Woodlawn Utility District for water services 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 Councillady Smith. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this resolution unanimously passed. RESOLUTION 74-2019-20 Authorizing an agreement with Woodlawn Utility District for sanitary sewerage services 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 Councillady Smith. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this resolution unanimously passed. GAS & WATER COMMITTEE ​Chairlady Valerie Guzman ORDINANCE 79-2019-20 ​(First Reading) Authorizing extension of utility services to property located at Sango Road and Durham Road; request of Houston Smith/TTL Engineering The recommendation of the Gas & Water Committee was for approval. Councillady Guzman made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councillady Streetman. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading unanimously passed. ORDINANCE 80-2019-20 ​(First Reading) Authorizing extension of utility services to 3431 Buck Road; request of Christine Oliver The recommendation of the Gas & Water Committee was for approval. Councillady Guzman 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, Chandler, Erb, Garrett, Guzman, Henley, Holleman, Norris, Pitts, Richmond, Smith, Streetman The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading unanimously passed. Councillady Guzman announced the Gas & Water Customer Service Center had re-opened and were fully functional and the Call Center was operational and no longer monitored by a third party. She said the office lobby would be open to the public on Monday, June 8. Councillady Guzman shared the following monthly department statistics: 323 million cubic feet of gas, 491million gallons treated water. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ​Chairman David Allen Councilman Allen said the 2020-24 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan were being prepared for City Council approval. He said the 2019-20 Action Plan would be amended to include a CARES grant. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE ​Chairlady Valerie Guzman Councillady Guzman referred citizens to the Parks & Recreation website for the current status of all park facilities and programs as the department implements each phase of re-opening in response to the COVID-10 Pandemic. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ​Chairman Jeff Henley Councilman Henley shared the following monthly department statistics: Building & Codes - 2,364 inspections, 201 enforcement cases, 85 single-family permits, 32 multi-family permits, 19 commercial permits, 28 abatement work orders; Fire Rescue - 1,091 runs; Police - 12,759 calls for service. Councilman Henley commended the Clarksville Police Department for their approach to recent local demonstrations following the death of George Floyd, a citizen of Minneapolis, Minnesota. STREETS & GARAGE COMMITTEE ​Chairman Tim Chandler Councilman Chandler shared the following monthly department statistics: Streets - 265 work orders, continued paving of subdivisions and sidewalk construction; Garage - 334 work orders, $1.07/gallon unleaded gas and $1.03/gallon diesel fuel. Councilman Chandler expressed appreciation to local citizens who participated in the recent peaceful demonstrations. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ​Chairlady Wanda Smith Councillady Smith shared the following monthly department statistics: 42,156 passengers including 1,994 demand responses, upgrade of two bus shelters with more replacements planned. Councillady Smith said Clarksville Transit System’s Title VI Plan was approved by the Federal Transportation Authority and noted the department would be implementing a new tracking software. Councillady Smith said CTS had recently applied for a $5.3 million grant. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS Councilman Allen expressed appreciation to all who participated in the recent protests and demonstrations following the death of George Floyd (Minneapolis, MN). He acknowledged Terry Willis who was walking in a silent protest from Huntsville, Alabama to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Councillady Smith thanked Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett who was present at the demonstrations. Councillady Guzman thanked Mayor Pitts who spoke with young people during the protests. Chief Al Ansley thanked the members for their remarks about his tenure as Chief of Police. He commended incoming Chief David Crockarell for commanding the CPD during the protests and demonstrations in a professional manner. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 ADOPTED: July 2, 2020