City Council

CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION November 3, 2022, 6:00 P.M. MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS ● 5:55 pm: Mrs. Paula Gullett: Mrs. Gullet asked the Council to reconsider adding repealing SB 1257 to the Legislative Liaison Agenda items for consideration. CALL TO ORDER Regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Joe Pitts on Thursday, November 3, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 106 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee. A prayer was offered by Councilperson Trisha Butler; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilperson Wallace Redd ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Brian Zacharias (Ward 1), Vondell Richmond (Ward 2), DaJaun Little (Ward 3), Wallace Redd (Ward 4) Ambar Marquis (Ward 5), Wanda Smith (Ward 6), Travis Holleman (Ward 7) Wanda Allen (Ward 8), Karen Reynolds (Ward 9), Stacey Streetman (Ward 10), Joe Shakeenab (11), Trisha Butler (Ward 12) SPECIAL RECOGNITION 1. Councilperson Holleman recognized Geno Grubbs for his service to the community 2. Councilperson Wanda Allen presented a proclamation declaring World Orphan Day 3. Councilperson Streetman recognized the interns for SAFE who are attending as part of their internship 4. Mayor Pitts recognized Angel Goike from Gas and Water for her achievement as the 2022 Tennessee Department of UtilityDistricts (TAUD), Professional Women of the Year Award 5. Mayor Pitts presented a joint proclamation to Travis Electrical Service declaring the week of November 14 as National Apprenticeship Week 1 PLANNING COMMISSION Councilperson Stacey Streetman PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 1. ORDINANCE 37-2022-23 (First Reading) (Deferred 10-6-22) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of George R. Fleming, Co-Trustee of George R. Fleming Sr. Testamentary Trust, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Rossview Rd & Basham Ln from R-1 Single Family Residential District to PUD Planned Unit Redevelopment Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Mr. Rocconi spoke for and asked that the Council return this item to the RPC to they can submit a new plan. Mr. Hedrick also spoke for. Mr. Reda spoke against with concerns of infrastructure (traffic). Mr. Burnett also spoke against with concerns of affordability and traffic. Rebuttal: Mr. Rocconi stated the revenue and taxes that will be brought in. Mr. Kevin Lee spoke in surrebuttal regarding concerns of safety/traffic. 2. ORDINANCE 47-2022-23 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Aon Construction, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Riverside Dr & Barker St from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Mr. Scott Jones spoke for. No one spoke against 3. ORDINANCE 48-2022-23 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Bill Pollard - Wade Hadley, Agent, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Dover Rd (US Hwy 79) & Kelsey Dr from R-1 Single Family Residential District/C-2 General Commercial District to C-5 Highway & Arterial Commercial District RPC: Approval/Approval No one spoke for or against 4. ORDINANCE 49-2022-23 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Yogeshkumar Patel, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Trenton Rd & Welchwood Dr from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-2 Single Family Residential District RPC: Disapproval/Disapproval Mr. Garrett spoke for and handed out a packet for council. Mr. Butts spoke against, with concerns of zoning change and sinkholes, and potential drainage issues that may be caused. 2  5. ORDINANCE 50-2022-23 (First Reading) Amending the Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Universal Exports, LLC, for Zone Change on property fronting the western terminus of Prewitt Ln south of Prewitt Ln & west of Whitfield Rd from AG Agricultural District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval No one spoke for or against. ADOPTION OF ZONING PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 1. ORDINANCE 37-2022-23 (First Reading) (Deferred 10-6-22) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of George R. Fleming, Co-Trustee of George R. Fleming Sr. Testamentary Trust, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Rossview Rd & Basham Ln from R-1 Single Family Residential District to PUD Planned Unit Redevelopment Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to refer ORDINANCE 37-2022-23 (First Reading) back to the Planning Commission. Councilperson Redd seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Sith, Zacharias NAY: Little, Richmond, Shakeenab, Streetman The motion to refer ORDINANCE 37-2022-23 (First Reading) back to the Planning Commission passed. 2. ORDINANCE 47-2022-23 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Aon Construction, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Riverside Dr & Barker 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 47-2022-23 (First Reading). Councilperson Holleman seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Little, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias NAY: Reynolds The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 47-2022-23 (First Reading) passed. 3 3. ORDINANCE 48-2022-23 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Bill Pollard - Wade Hadley, Agent, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Dover Rd (US Hwy 79) & Kelsey Dr from R-1 Single Family Residential District/C-2 General Commercial District to C-5 Highway & Arterial Commercial District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 48-2022-23 (First Reading). Councilperson Redd 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 48-2022-23 (First Reading) passed. 4. ORDINANCE 49-2022-23 (First Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Yogeshkumar Patel, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Trenton Rd & Welchwood Dr from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-2 Single Family Residential District RPC: Disapproval/Disapproval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 49-2022-23 (First Reading). Councilperson Redd seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Little, Marquis, Redd, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Zacharias NAY: Pitts Reynolds, Streetman The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 49-2022-23 (First Reading) passed. 5. ORDINANCE 50-2022-23 (First Reading) Amending the Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Universal Exports, LLC, for Zone Change on property fronting the western terminus of Prewitt Ln south of Prewitt Ln & west of Whitfield Rd from AG Agricultural District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District RPC: Approval/Approval Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 50-2022-23 (First Reading). Councilperson Holleman seconded. The following vote was recorded: 4  AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Little, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 50-2022-23 (First Reading) passed. 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 33-2022-23 (Second Reading) An Ordinance of the City of Clarksville authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to conduct negotiations and to enter an agreement for purchase and acquisition of easements and/or property rights for a public purpose for intersection modification on Fire Station Road. Councilperson Zacharias registered an abstention 2. ORDINANCE 34-2022-23 (Second Reading) An Ordinance authorizing the reimbursement and donation of property located at 456 Shelby Street to Habitat for Humanity for community development 3. ORDINANCE 38-2022-23 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Maynard Family Co., for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Tobacco Rd, south of Nussbaumer Rd, & north of the Little West Fork Creek from R-1A Single Family Residential District to R-2 Single Family Residential District 4. ORDINANCE 39-2022-23 (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 fronting the west frontage of Oak St. from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District 5. ORDINANCE 40-2022-23 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Hugh Entrekin, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Fair Brook Pl & Westfield Ct from C-4 Highway Interchange District to C-2 General Commercial District 6. ORDINANCE 41-2022-23 (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 Louisiana Ave & Kentucky Ave from R-2 Single Family Residential District to R-2A Single Family Residential District 7. ORDINANCE 42-2022-23 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Rebecca Hopson, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Old Ashland City Rd & Martha Ln from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District 5  8. ORDINANCE 43-2022-23 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Mid State Properties GP, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Greenwood Ave & Lynes St from R-3 Three Family Residential District to R-6 Single Family Residential District 9. ORDINANCE 44-2022-23 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of J&N Enterprises, for Zone Change on property located at the intersection of Hollow Crest & Jim Brown Dr from R-2 Single Family Residential District to R-2A Single Family Residential District 10. ORDINANCE 45-2022-23 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of the City of Clarksville, for Zone Change on property located at the confluence of the Cumberland & Red Rivers on the east side of the Cumberland River from MLUD Mixed Land use District to C-2 General Commercial District Councilperson Reynolds and Councilperson Allen registered no votes 11. RESOLUTION 39-2022-23 A Resolution approving appointments to the Housing Authority Board, Land Regulation Advisory Committee, Parking Commission, Roxy Board and Tree Board Councilperson Marquis asked that this item be pulled from consent. 12. Adoption of Minutes: September 19 and October 6, 2022 Councilperson Smith made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda. Councilperson Redd seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Little, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda passed. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Stacey Streetman 1. ORDINANCE 9-2022-23 (First Reading) (postponed 9-1-22) An Ordinance amending the Official Code of Ordinances of the City of Clarksville, Tennessee, Title 4, (Building, Utility and Housing Codes), Chapter 3, to add new Section 4-315, 4-316 and 4-317, establishing an Electrical and Mechanical Board. Councilperson Holleman Finance: Approval 6  Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 9-2022-23 (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 9-2022-23 (First Reading) passed. GAS & WATER COMMITTEE Chairperson Wallace Redd 1. Chairperson Redd reported that the Call Center handled 11,177 calls, the Service Dept completed 5,557 work orders and the Billing Division read 107,234 meters with an accuracy rate of 99.9%. NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Chairperson Stacey Streetman 1. Chairperson Streetman reported the Neighborhood Services dept hosted a costume contest at the mall and also reported on the lead safe community grant and that applications are currently being accepted. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairperson Travis Holleman 1. Chairperson Holleman reported on upcoming events. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Chairperson Travis Holleman 1. Chairperson Holleman reported that CPD responded to 12,306 calls and that they are currently hiring. CFR had 1,540 total calls and Building and Codes Construction Division had 2,214 inspections and 40 commercial permits. TRANSPORTATION-STREETS-GARAGE COMMITTEE Chairperson Wanda Smith 1. Chairperson Smith reported that CTS transported 44,097 passengers, and 6,960 senior citizens. The Street Department had 152 work orders. She also reported on the debris pickup through December 5. NEW BUSINESS 1 ORDINANCE 46-2022-23 (First Reading) (postponed from 10-6-22) An Ordinance amending the Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023 for Governmental Funds (Ordinance 146-2021-22) to provide additional COVID Premium Pay to Four Department Heads 7  Councilperson Allen made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE 46-2022-23 (First Reading). Councilperson Reynolds seconded. Councilperson Redd called for the question. No objections were made. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Reynolds, Richmond NAY: Holleman, Little, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to adopt ORDINANCE 46-2022-23 (First Reading) failed 2. RESOLUTION 39-2022-23 A Resolution approving appointments to the Housing Authority Board, Land Regulation Advisory Committee, Parking Commission, Roxy Board and Tree Board . This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda Councilperson Marquis made a motion to adopt Resolution 39-2022-23. Councilperson Allen seconded. Councilperson Marquis then made a motion to divide the question to have the Parking Commission on a separate vote. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Little, Marquis, Pitts, Reynolds, Richmond, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias The motion to divide the question passed. Councilperson Marquis made a motion to adopt Resolution 39(A)-2022-23 (everything but the Parking Commission). Councilperson Reynolds seconded. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Little, Pitts, Reynolds, Richmond, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias Abstain: Marquis, Shakeenab The motion to adopt Resolution 39(a)-2022-23 passed. Councilperson Redd made a motion to postpone Resolution 39(B)-2022-23 to the December Regular Session.. Councilperson Allen seconded. Councilperson Shakeenab called for the question. No objection was made. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Allen, Butler, Holleman, Marquis, Pitts, Redd, Reynolds, Shakeenab, Smith, Streetman, Zacharias 8  NAY: Little, Richmond The motion to postpone Resolution 39(b)-2022-23 to the December Regular Session passed. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS 1. Councilperson Allen wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 2. Mayor Pitts congratulated the Richview Middle School Girls Soccer Team for winning their championship. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 pm 9