City Council

CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2022, 6:00 P.M. MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS - There were no Public Comments CALL TO ORDER Regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Joe Pitts on Tuesday, February 22, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 106 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee. A prayer was offered by Councilperson Wanda Smith; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilperson Trisha Butler. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Brian Zacharias (Ward 1), Vondell Richmond (Ward 2 - left early), DaJuan Little (Ward 3 - left early), Wallace Redd (Ward 4), Ambar Marquis (Ward 5), Wanda Smith (Ward 6), Travis Holleman (Ward 7) Wanda Allen (Ward 8), Karen Reynolds (Ward 9), StaceyStreetman (Ward 10), Joe Shakeenab (11) Trisha Butler (Ward 12) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS The following people received special recognition: 1. Councilperson Richmond recognized Shedrich Webster for his leadership and volunteerism in the City. 2. Councilperson Little recognized Ed Moss and Judge Goble for their work with the Veterans Treatment Court. 3. The Mayor proclaimed the Month of April as Fair Housing Month and recognized April as the Month of the Military Child. PLANNING COMMISSION Councilperson Stacey Streetman 1. ORDINANCE 96-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Mark Davis, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Kelly Ln. & Crossland Ave. from C-2 General Commercial District  to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Mr. Colt Milam spoke in favor; no one spoke against 2. ORDINANCE 97-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Juanita Charles, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Plum St. and E St. from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Juanita Charles spoke in favor; no one spoke against 3. ORDINANCE 98-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Benny Skinner, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Franklin St. & E. College St. from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Benny Skinner spoke in favor; no one spoke against 4. ORDINANCE 99-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Samuel Renison Baggett, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Edmondson Ferry Rd. & Jen Hollow Rd. from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-2 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval No one spoke for or against 5. ORDINANCE 100-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of John & James Clark - Landmark Group, Agent - for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Needmore Rd. & E. Boy Scout Rd. from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval No one spoke for or against 6. ORDINANCE 101-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Ligon Home Builders - Calvin Ligon, Agent - for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Ford St. & Carpenter St. from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval No one spoke for or against 7. ORDINANCE 102-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Syd & Berry Hedrick, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Lafayette Rd. & Monarch Ln. from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Mr. Hedrick spoke for; no one spoke against  8. ORDINANCE 103-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Hunter Winn, et al, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Batts Ln. & Biglen Rd. from RM-1 Single Family Mobile Home Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Disapproval/Disapproval Mr. Winn spoke for; no one spoke against 9. ORDINANCE 105-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Richard Tucker, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Memorial Dr. from C-5 Highway & Arterial Commercial District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Mr. Richard Tucker spoke for; Mr. David Harper and Mr. Lance Joiner both spoke against. Mr. Tucker spoke in rebuttal; Ms. Donna Willams spoke in surrebuttal. 10. ORDINANCE 106-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Ascension Properties, for Zone Change on property fronting West Thompkins Lane from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Mr. Derek Stevens spoke for; no one spoke against 11. RESOLUTION 54-2021-22 Annexing certain land south of Highway 12 Between Shellie Drive and Acorn Drive 12. RESOLUTION 55-2021-22 Adopting a Plan Of Service for Certain Annexed Land South of Highway 12 between Shellie Drive and Acorn Drive 13. ORDINANCE 92-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Official Code of the City of Clarksville Reapportioning the City of Clarksville for the Purpose of Electing Persons for the Office of City Council Member [Annexed Territory Along State Route 12 and East Old Ashland City Road] ADOPTION OF ZONING 1. ORDINANCE 96-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Mark Davis, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Kelly Ln. & Crossland Ave. from C-2 General Commercial District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 96-2021-22 (First Reading) Councilperson Richmond seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Little, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias  The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 96-2021-22 (First Reading) passed. 2. ORDINANCE 97-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Juanita Charles, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Plum St. and E St. from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 97-2021-22 (First Reading) Councilperson Butler seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Little, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 97-2021-22 (First Reading) passed. 3. ORDINANCE 98-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Benny Skinner, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Franklin St. & E. College St. from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 98-2021-22 (First Reading) Councilperson Richmond seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Little, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Streetman, Zacharias NAY: Smith The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 98-2021-22 (First Reading) passed. 4. ORDINANCE 99-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Samuel Renison Baggett, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Edmondson Ferry Rd. & Jen Hollow Rd. from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-2 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 99-2021-22 (First Reading) Councilperson Holleman seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Little, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 99-2021-22 (First Reading) passed. 5. ORDINANCE 100-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of John & James Clark - Landmark Group, Agent - for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Needmore Rd. & E. Boy Scout  Rd. from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 100-2021-22 (First Reading) Councilperson Richmond seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Richmond, Streetman NAY: Holleman, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Zacharias The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 100-2021-22 (First Reading) passed. 6. ORDINANCE 101-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Ligon Home Builders - Calvin Ligon, Agent - for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Ford St. & Carpenter St. from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 101-2021-22 (First Reading). Councilperson Zacharias seconded. Councilperson Streetman made a motion to postpone ORDINANCE 101-2021-22 (First Reading). Councilperson Butler seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to postpone ORDINANCE 101-2021-22 (First Reading) passed. 7. ORDINANCE 102-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Syd & Berry Hedrick, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Lafayette Rd. & Monarch Ln. from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 102-2021-22 (First Reading) Councilperson Holleman seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Streetman, Zacharias NAY: Smith The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 102-2021-22 (First Reading) passed. 8. ORDINANCE 103-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of  the City of Clarksville, application of Hunter Winn, et al, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Batts Ln. & Biglen Rd. from RM-1 Single Family Mobile Home Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Disapproval/Disapproval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 103-2021-22 (First Reading) Councilperson Butler seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman NAY: Zacharias The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 103-2021-22 (First Reading) passed. 9. ORDINANCE 105-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Richard Tucker, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Memorial Dr. from C-5 Highway & Arterial Commercial District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 105-2021-22 (First Reading) Councilperson Butler seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Butler, Marquis, Pitts, Redd NAY: Allen, Holleman, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 105-2021-22 (First Reading) failed RECESS Council went into recess at 8:14 pm, and returned at 8:22 pm 10. ORDINANCE 106-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Ascension Properties, for Zone Change on property fronting West Thompkins Lane from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 106-2021-22 (First Reading) Councilperson Butler seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Streetman, Zacharias NAY: Smith  The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 106-2021-22 (First Reading) passed 11. RESOLUTION 54-2021-22 Annexing certain land south of Highway 12 Between Shellie Drive and Acorn Drive Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 54-2021-22 Councilperson Holleman seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt RESOLUTION 54-2021-22 passed 12. RESOLUTION 55-2021-22 Adopting a Plan Of Service for Certain Annexed Land South of Highway 12 between Shellie Drive and Acorn Drive Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 55-2021-22 Councilperson Holleman seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt RESOLUTION 55-2021-22 passed 13. ORDINANCE 92-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Official Code of the City of Clarksville Reapportioning the City of Clarksville for the Purpose of Electing Persons for the Office of City Council Member [Annexed Territory Along State Route 12 and East Old Ashland City Road] Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 92-2021-22 Councilperson Smith seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 92-2021-22 passed 7) CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk 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 79-2021-22 (Second Reading) - Postponed 3/3/22 - Amending the official code of the City of Clarksville, Tennessee relative to adoption of an updated version of the International Fire Code  2. ORDINANCE 85-2021-22 (Second Reading) Amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget for the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) Ordinance 120-2020-21 3. ORDINANCE 87-2021-22 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Mark Holleman for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Ringgold Rd. & Ishee Dr. from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-2 Single Family Residential District Councilperson Holleman registered an abstention. Councilperson Smith registered a no vote. 4. ORDINANCE 88-2021-22 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Van Wormer Construction, LLC for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Forest St. & Church St. from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District 5. ORDINANCE 89-2021-22 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of City of Clarksville - Mayor Joe Pitts, Agent - for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Crossland Ave., and Richardson St. from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District 6. ORDINANCE 91-2021-22 (Second Reading) An ordinance accepting the donation of certain real property from Hazelwood Development, a Tennessee General Partnership, to the City Of Clarksville for the purpose of a sewer pump station. 7. RESOLUTION 57-2021-22 Approving appointments to the Adult Oriented Board, Common Design Review Board, Fire Board of Appeals, Human Relations Commission and the Roxy Board 8. Adoption of Minutes: February 22, March 3, March 8, March 16 Councilperson Butler made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda. Councilperson Smith seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda passed 8) FINANCE COMMITTEE Councilperson Stacey Streetman 1. ORDINANCE 93-2021-22 (First Reading) Authorizing the sale of property located 2015 Ft. Campbell Blvd. at public auction Finance: Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt the ORDINANCE 93-2021-22 (First Reading). Councilperson Holleman seconded. The following vote was recorded:  AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt the ORDINANCE 93-2021-22 (First Reading) passed 2. ORDINANCE 94-2021-22 (First Reading) Designating depositories for the City of Clarksville further authorizing the City of Clarksville to enter into banking services contracts Finance: Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt the ORDINANCE 94-2021-22 (First Reading). Councilperson Holleman seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt the ORDINANCE 94-2021-22 (First Reading) passed 3. ORDINANCE 95-2021-22 (First Reading) Amending the Operating and Capital budgets for the Fiscal Year 2022 for Governmental Funds (Ordinance 130-2020-21) to add additional funding for Capital Projects for a total of $7,512, 500 Finance: Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt the ORDINANCE 95-2021-22 (First Reading). Councilperson Butler seconded. Councilperson Streetman brought forward an amendment to ORDINANCE 95-2021-22 (First Reading) Councilpersons Allen and Redd asked about the Red Rule and it was explained that the original ordinance was different and this is an amendment so that would take care of the Red Rule. Councilperson Allen made a motion to postpone ORDINANCE 95-2021-22 (First Reading) to the May Regular Session. Councilperson Marquis seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Marquis, Redd NAY: Butler, Holleman, Pitts, R reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to postpone ORDINANCE 95-2021-22 (First Reading) to the May Regular Session failed. The following vote was then recorded to adopt the amendment to ORDINANCE 95-2021-22 (First Reading)  AYE: Holleman, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias NAY: Allen, Butler, Marquis The motion to adopt the amendment to ORDINANCE 95-2021-22 (First Reading) passed The following vote was then recorded to adopt ORDINANCE 95-2021-22 (First Reading) as amended AYE: Holleman, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias NAY: Allen, Butler, Marquis The motion to adopt the amendment to ORDINANCE 95-2021-22 (First Reading) as amended passed 4. RESOLUTION 56-2021-22 Authorizing a revised new Interlocal Agreement between the City of Clarksville and the United States Of America (Department Of Defense / Department Of The Army / Fort Campbell, Kentucky) for transport of natural gas Finance: Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt the RESOLUTION 56-2021-22 . Councilperson Butler seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt the RESOLUTION 56-2021-22 passed 5. RESOLUTION 58-2021-22 Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Clarksville, TN and the Rotary Club of Clarksville to accept the donation of $2,380.70 to purchase and install a flagpole and Ukrainian flag to be placed at McGregor Park Avenue of Flags. Finance: Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt the RESOLUTION 58-2021-22 . Councilperson Holleman seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt the RESOLUTION 58-2021-22 passed 9) GAS & WATER COMMITTEE Chairperson Wallace Redd 1. Department Report: Chairperson Redd mentioned the office on Cunningham Lane. The Call Center handled 9,082 calls, the Service Dept. completed 4,329 work orders and the Billing Division read over 100,000 meters with a 99.9% accuracy rate. 10) NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Chairperson Stacey Streetman 1. Department Report: Chairperson Streetman mentioned the 2022 CDBG application process. The staff will conduct public meetings for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and the dates are posted on the department's web page. 11) PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairperson Travis Holleman 1. Department Report: Chairperson Holleman reported on the summer youth program and upcoming events and that the next term of the Mayor’s Youth Council is accepting applications. 12) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Chairperson Travis Holleman 1. Department Reports: Chairperson Holleman reported that CPD had 1,910 calls and mentioned open positions and 7 officers graduated from the academy and 17 vacancies. CFR had 1,279 calls. Building and Codes had 3,467 inspections and 73 single family permits and 35 commercial permits. 13) TRANSPORTATION-STREETS-GARAGE COMMITTEE Chairperson Wanda Smith 1. Department Reports: Chairperson Smith reported that CTS reported over 42,000 passengers in March. She also mentioned fares can be purchased on the CTS app. Work orders for the Street Dept were 85. The Garage dept. had 447 work orders. 14) NEW BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION 59-2021-22 Requesting the Regional Planning Commission to initiate, prepare and consider an ordinance to amend the zoning code map to rezone certain property within Ward 6 Councilperson Smith With no objection, this item was moved to be heard prior to the Consent Agenda. Councilperson Richmond made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 59-2021-22 Councilperson Allen seconded. Councilperson Smith made a motion to cease discussion of RESOLUTION 59-2021-22. Councilperson Streetman seconded. The following vote was recorded:  AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Little, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to cease discussion of RESOLUTION 59-2021-22 passed. The following voice vote was taken to adopt RESOLUTION 59-2021-22. AYE: Pitts, Redd, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman NAY: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Reynolds, Zacharias The motion to adopt RESOLUTION 59-2021-22 failed. 2. RESOLUTION 60-2021-22 Authorizing reapplication for zone change for George Kennedy property (Requires 3/4 majority approval of members present and voting) Councilperson Richmond With no objection, this item was moved to be heard prior to the Planning Commission Hearing. Councilperson Smith made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 60-2021-22 Councilperson Butler seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Little, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt RESOLUTION 60-2021-22 passed. 15) MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS 16) ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 pm.