Cleveland City Council
Regular MeetingCleveland, TN · May 23, 2016
Minutes
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3:00 P.M.
MINUTE BOOK 28
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE MET IN A REGULAR SESSION THIS MONDAY, MAY 23,
2016 AT 3:00 P.M. AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING PLACE IN THE CLEVELAND
MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
Present and presiding was Mayor Tom Rowland. Also present were Councilmen Charlie
McKenzie, Bill Estes, Avery Johnson, David May, Jr., Dale Hughes, Richard Banks and Vice
Mayor George Poe. Others in attendance according to the sign-in sheet were as follows: City
Manager Janice Casteel; Assistant City Manager Melinda Carroll; Finance Director/City Clerk
Shawn McKay; City Attorney John Kimball; Sue Zius, Assistant to the Mayor/Legislative
Liaison; Beverley Lindsey, Executive Secretary; Christy Bryant, Support Services Manager, Fire
Chief Ron Harrison; Jonathan Jobe, Director of Development and Engineering; Public Works
Director Tommy Myers; Parks and Recreation Director Patti Petitt; Police Chief Mark Gibson;
Mark Fidler, Jetport Manager; Kris Miller, IT Director; Kim Spence, Risk, Safety and Wellness
Manger; Ken Webb with Cleveland Utilities; Doug Berry with the Chamber of Commerce; Brian
Moran, Social Media; City Reporter Randall Higgins; Pam Edgemon; Larry Wallace; Larry
Bryant; Bethany McCoy with Lee University; Sharon Marr with Mainstreet Cleveland; Adam
Jones; Sherry Brown; John Creed; Doug Caywood; Mary Baier; Keith Barrett; Roger Jenne;
Jerry Ward; Max Phillips; Tom Cassada; George McCoin; Joyanna Love and Jordan Hensley
with the Cleveland Daily Banner. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and
prayer by Pastor Adam Jones, the following business was then entered into:
WAIVE READING OF MINUTES
Councilman Johnson moved that the City Council of the City of Cleveland waive the
reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of the City Council held on May 9, 2016 and approve
them as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call the motion
unanimously passed.
PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAIL
Mayor Rowland stated Representative Kevin Brooks and the State of Tennessee have
elected to name a portion of 25th Street after Officer Justin Maples, which was dedicated last
Friday. Also, at that time signs were presented to the Maple Family.
Mayor Rowland stated a letter has been received from Larry and Brenda Degata
requesting final passage of Ordinance 2016-17 be delayed until June 27 so their attorney Barry
Abbott has a chance to review the information. The item was removed from today’s agenda.
Larry Wallace updated the City Council on the background checks for the City Manager
candidates. He met with many people and will have a combined report on May 31. Councilman
Estes asked about the timeline and rescheduling the June 13 Council meeting so not to lose time.
Mr. Wallace stated information from Mr. Mercer should also be available on May 31 and the
City Council should set their interviews thereafter. Councilman Banks stated it’s important to
reaffirm the process, hiring a national search firm which generated 63 applicants that were
reviewed by the Committee and narrowed to five with 2 alternates. Mr. Wallace has been to the
communities and talked with several people. Councilman Banks then stated he would like to
meet with Mr. Wallace separately to discuss his findings. Councilman Johnson stated he feels we
should meet as a group not individually, so we all hear the same thing at the same time. Vice
Mayor Poe stated he feels one on one would be the best to get a better feel. Councilman Banks
then continued we have done criminal background checks, credit and social media checks, talked
to people who know these candidates and not necessarily their references, except for the lady
from California. Mr. Wallace stated he has had extensive discussions with her and she realizes he
can’t make the trip. She has been very helpful and has had several phone interviews.
Councilman Banks feels we need to interview quickly so we don’t lose them and they should
come here, at their expense. Councilman Estes stated in his opinion if you watch the committee
interviews you don’t have to interview them all. Mr. Wallace stated he felt the group would
come at their own expense but it has not been discussed. Councilman May asked if it could be
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narrowed down to two and we pay expenses. Councilman Banks stated he can’t at this point
because he wants to make sure the successor can put a budget together. We should take the time
to talk to each of them. Councilman Estes asked interviews the first full week of June?
Councilman Hughes stated personally, he can eliminate the lady from California without any
problem. Councilman Johnson stated she is very familiar with the area and we shouldn’t
eliminate someone because of where they are from, if they are willing to come here. Councilman
Hughes stated he understood she wasn’t willing to come here. Mayor Rowland stated before
interviews we should receive reports from Mr. Wallace and Mr. Mercer, which could possibly
eliminate someone. Roger Jenne stated you can always schedule the interviews then after you
receive the reports cancel them. He then stated the committee felt the lady from California was
very qualified and voted unanimously to present her to you. If you met her you might have a
change of heart. We lost our top pick because of time and they took another position and it’s
possible to lose more if we don’t move quickly. Councilman Estes stated the Council should
meet at least on the 15th or 16th. We could interview June 6, 7 and 8. Vice Mayor Poe stated he
was very disappointed in the committee, they worked hard but doesn’t understand why they
didn’t consider anybody from the local level. The last two City Managers were local and did an
outstanding job. That was his disappointment from the whole process. Councilman Estes stated
he hopes no potential candidate would listen to what Vice Mayor Poe is saying. Roger Jenne
stated the charge of the committee was to come up with the most qualified candidates for the
position without regard to favor whether local, politics, friendships or relatives. We developed,
with MTAS a very objective scoring criteria based on education, work experience, professional
development and experience in this kind of community and each member of the committee
independently scored the applicants. The scores were then combined. It would have made him
really happy if a local candidate had possessed the education, training and work experience to
take on this important position to take the community to a higher level. Based on the objective
criteria that didn’t happen. You wanted the best candidates and that’s what you got. Vice Mayor
Poe stated he still feels one main thing when he took a commitment 18 years ago when he ran for
office is that he would try to buy things local and hire local, if possible. He has tried to stick to
that commitment. Councilman Estes stated when we make irresponsible comments we poison the
well going forward and hopes the candidates see us as a progressive board going forward. Mayor
Rowland stated June 6, 7 and 8 at 3:00 and 4:15 will be the days interview will be scheduled and
can be adjusted to the candidate’s schedules and a notice will be published. Mayor Rowland then
stated the June 13 meeting will be rescheduled to June 16 for the 3:00 session only.
Mayor Rowland stated today’s meeting is being held as a public hearing to hear public
comments concerning the FY2017 Budget. The City Clerk then read the notice of the public
hearing. Mayor Rowland asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the approval of the
budget. No one spoke. Mayor Rowland asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition of the
approval of the budget. No one spoke. Mayor Rowland declared the public hearing to be closed.
Mayor Rowland stated today’s meeting is being held as a public hearing to hear public
comments concerning a request by the property owner to rezone 2.0 acres described as a portion
of the west side of Blythe Ave SE between 18th St SE and 20th St SE from IH Heavy Industrial to
MU Mixed Use Zoning District. The City Clerk then read the notice of the public hearing.
Mayor Rowland asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the approval of the rezoning. No
one spoke. Mayor Rowland asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition of the approval of
the rezoning. No one spoke. Mayor Rowland declared the public hearing to be closed.
Mayor Rowland stated today’s meeting is being held as a public hearing to hear public
comments concerning a request by the property owner to rezone 2.2 acres described as a city
block, bounded by 1st St NW on the north, Worth St NW on the east, Inman St on the south and
Oak St NW on the west, from MU Mixed Use Zoning District to CBD Central Business District
Zoning District. The City Clerk then read the notice of the public hearing. Mayor Rowland
asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the approval of the rezoning. No one spoke.
Mayor Rowland asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition of the approval of the
rezoning. No one spoke. Mayor Rowland declared the public hearing to be closed.
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Mayor Rowland stated today’s meeting is being held as a public hearing to hear public
comments concerning a resolution to annex about 1.5 acres located at 3581 Cove Lake Dr and a
resolution to adopt a Plan of Service (POS) for the annexation area. The City Clerk then read the
notice of the public hearing. Mayor Rowland asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the
approval of the annexation and plan of service. No one spoke. Mayor Rowland asked if anyone
would like to speak in opposition of the approval of the annexation and plan of service. No one
spoke. Mayor Rowland declared the public hearing to be closed.
Mayor Rowland stated today’s meeting is being held as a public hearing to hear public
comments concerning the zoning of about 1.5 acres located at 3581 Cove Lake Dr from the
unincorporated county to R1 Single Family Residential Zoning District. The City Clerk then read
the notice of the public hearing. Mayor Rowland asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of
the approval of the zoning. No one spoke. Mayor Rowland asked if anyone would like to speak
in opposition of the approval of the zoning. No one spoke. Mayor Rowland declared the public
hearing to be closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Rowland reviewed the items on the consent agenda.
Final Passage - Ordinance No: 2016-14 – heretofore passed on first reading May 9,
2016 and found in Minute Book 28, Page 114; amending Title 4, Chapter 2 Sections 4-
203 and 4-208 of the Municipal Code relating to Occupational Safety and Health.
Final Passage - Ordinance No: 2016-15 – heretofore passed on first reading May 9,
2016 and found in Minute Book 28, Page 116; adopting the FY2017 Budget.
Final Passage - Ordinance No: 2016-16 – heretofore passed on first reading May 9,
2016 and found in Minute Book 28, Page 120; adopting the 2016 Tax Rate for FY2017
($1.7655).
Resolution No: 2016-44 – Approving the FY2017 Appropriations.
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-44
CITY OF CLEVELAND
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland recognizes that its citizens have various needs which must be
addressed; and
WHEREAS, the municipal government has neither the expertise or manpower to assist its
citizens with all their special needs; and
WHEREAS, several not-for-profit organizations have been established over the years to help the
citizens with their special needs; and
WHEREAS, the enclosed organizations have demonstrated, through their financial statements
and by reputation, to be of service in enhancing the quality of life in this area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland,
Tennessee that these contributions be made for FY 2016-2017:
Adopted this 23rd day of May, 2016.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
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Resolution No: 2016-45 – Directing the payment by the Cleveland Utilities Board to
the City of Cleveland Tax Equivalent Payment for the Cleveland Utilities Board’s
Electric System.
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-45
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PAYMENT BY THE CLEVELAND UTILITIES
BOARD TO THE CITY OF CLEVELAND TAX EQUIVALENT PAYMENTS FOR THE
CLEVELAND UTILITIES BOARD’S ELECTRIC SYSTEM
WHEREAS, section 7-52-304 of the Tennessee Code annotated empowers a
municipality’s governing body, after consultation with the supervisory body of an electric
system, to determine the amounts of tax equivalents to be paid to the taxing jurisdiction
(municipality) in the service area of the electric system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cleveland, through its City Manager and
Finance Director, has held such consultation with the supervisory body of the electric system of
the City of Cleveland; and
WHEREAS, the necessary calculations of tax equivalents payable have been made in
accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code annotated Section 7-52-304;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLEVELAND;
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Section 1. The Cleveland Utilities Board electric system is hereby directed to pay to the
City of Cleveland $1,912,477 in tax equivalents for FY2017.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective July 1, 2016 the public welfare requiring it.
Adopted this 23rd day of May, 2016.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Resolution No: 2016-46 - Directing the payment by the Cleveland Utilities Board to
the City of Cleveland Tax Equivalent Payment for the Cleveland Utilities Board’s
Water System.
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-46
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PAYMENT BY THE CLEVELAND UTILITIES
BOARD TO THE CITY OF CLEVELAND TAX EQUIVALENT PAYMENTS FOR THE
CLEVELAND UTILITIES BOARD’S WATER SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, section 7-34-115 of the Tennessee Code annotated empowers a
municipality’s governing body, after consultation with the supervisory body of a water system,
to determine the amounts of tax equivalents to be paid to the taxing jurisdiction (municipality) in
the service area of the water system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cleveland, through its City Manager and
Finance Director, has held such consultation with the supervisory body of the water system of
the City of Cleveland; and
WHEREAS, the necessary calculations of tax equivalents payable have been made in
accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code annotated Section 7-34-115;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLEVELAND;
Section 1. The Cleveland Utilities Board water and wastewater system is hereby directed
to pay to the City of Cleveland $225,146 in tax equivalents for FY2017.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective July 1, 2016 the public welfare
requiring it.
Adopted this 23rd day of May, 2016.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Resolution No: 2016-47 – Directing the payment by the Cleveland Utilities Board to
the City of Cleveland Tax Equivalent Payment for the Cleveland Utilities Board’s
Wastewater System.
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RESOLUTION NO: 2016-47
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PAYMENT BY THE CLEVELAND UTILITIES
BOARD TO THE CITY OF CLEVELAND TAX EQUIVALENT PAYMENTS FOR THE
CLEVELAND UTILITIES BOARD’S WASTEWATER SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, section 7-34-115 of the Tennessee Code annotated empowers a
municipality’s governing body, after consultation with the supervisory body of a wastewater
system, to determine the amounts of tax equivalents to be paid to the taxing jurisdiction
(municipality) in the service area of the water system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cleveland, through its City Manager and
Finance Director, has held such consultation with the supervisory body of the wastewater system
of the City of Cleveland; and
WHEREAS, the necessary calculations of tax equivalents payable have been made in
accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code annotated Section 7-34-115;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CLEVELAND;
Section 1. The Cleveland Utilities Board wastewater system is hereby directed to pay to
the City of Cleveland $206,000 in tax equivalents for FY2017.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective July 1, 2016 the public welfare
requiring it.
Adopted this 23rd day of May, 2016.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Resolution No: 2016-48 – Regarding the Cleveland City Schools Federal Project
Fund.
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-48
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOLS
FEDERAL PROJECT FUND
THAT WHEREAS, the Cleveland City Schools receive monies from the federal
government to assist with the educational programs of the local school system; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Cleveland, Tennessee in regular session assembled this 23rd day of May, 2016, as follows:
Section 1. That the Cleveland City Schools General Fund is hereby approved, and the
budget for the Cleveland City Schools Federal Project Fund shall be the budget for the separate
projects approved within the fund by the Tennessee Department of Education and for the No
Child Left Behind projects as approved by the Cleveland Board of Education.
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Section 2. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be furnished to the Director of
Schools to forward to the Tennessee Department of Education as proof of compliance with its
regulations regarding federal project funds.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be and remain in full force and effect from and after
its date of adoption.
Passed and adopted this 23rd day of May, 2016.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Resolution No: 2016-49 - Annual Review of the City’s Debt Management Policy.
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-49
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DEBT MANAGEMENT
POLICY FOR THE CITY OF CLEVELAND
WHEREAS, the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued provisions regarding the
establishment of a debt management policy; and
WHEREAS, the Comptroller’s provisions require that cities annually review its debt
management policy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland adopted its Debt Management Policy on November
14, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Manager, Finance Director, and
the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the City of Cleveland Debt Management Policy and
do not recommend any changes to the policy at this time. The City’s Debt Management Policy
will be reviewed annually during the budget process, which process allows public input.
Approved the 23rd day of May, 2016.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Resolution No: 2016-50 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of engagement and
a contract with Arnett, Kirksey, Kimsey, Sullivan, Lay & Hall to audit accounts of
the City of Cleveland for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-50
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER AND A CONTRACT
WITH ARNETT, KIRKSEY, KIMSEY, SULLIVAN, LAY & HALL, PLLC TO AUDIT
THE ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE
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WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland has received a proposal from the Certified Public Accounting
firm of Arnett, Kirksey, Kimsey, Sullivan, Lay & Hall, PLLC, to audit the accounts for the
period from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, with a fee of $49,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into an engagement letter and a contract with
Arnett, Kirksey, Kimsey, Sullivan, Lay & Hall, PLLC, and to further authorize the Mayor to
execute the required engagement letter and the attached contract on behalf of the City of
Cleveland.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, Tennessee
that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized to sign the engagement letter and contract and all
other necessary forms for said audit on behalf of the City of Cleveland for the above referenced
contract. [On file in the City Clerk’s Office.]
Adopted this 23rd day of May, 2016.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Resolution No: 2016-51 – Reaffirming the City’s commitment to the Veteran’s
Home project.
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-51
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed Resolution No. 2009-
38, on April 13, 2009, expressing the intent of the City of Cleveland to jointly participate with
Bradley County to fund a Veterans Home in Bradley County with the City and Council each
committing $2,010,010 for this project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cleveland, Tennessee reaffirmed its commitment to
the project with the passage of Resolution No: 2012-89 and a motion on July 14, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee has requested that the City Council pass a resolution re-
affirming its commitment to the project and to add a specific expiration date to the commitment;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to reaffirm the content of Resolution No: 2009-38 and
Resolution No: 2012-89, and a motion on July 14, 2014 in all respects; and
WHEREAS, as requested by the State of Tennessee, the City Council desires to adopt a new
resolution to reaffirm its commitment to the project and to add an expiration date of September
1, 2018, for its pledge for the construction of the Veterans Home to be located in Bradley
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cleveland,
Tennessee, in regular session assembled, hereby reaffirms the content of Resolution No. 2009-38
and Resolution No: 2012-89, and a motion on July 14, 2014, and as requested by the State of
Tennessee, and hereby adds an expiration date of September 1, 2018, to the commitment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to send a letter to the State
reaffirming the City’s commitment to the project.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Resolution No: 2016-52 – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract to accept
funds from the Lyndhurst Foundation as a part of the “Thriving Communities
Initiative” program.
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-52
RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE
LYNDHURST FOUNDATION AS A PART OF THE “THRIVING COMMUNITIES
INITIATIVE” PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Lyndhurst Foundation has supported THRIVE 2055 as a regional planning
initiative; and
WHEREAS, “Thriving Communities Initiative” was launched subsequent to the
planning study as a way to implement the findings of the plan with goals to 1) Build regional
identity, 2) Build strong networks with deep appreciation for arts & culture, 3) Design locally
driven asset based vibrancy strategies leveraging arts and culture and 4) Projects are positioned
for implementation success; and
WHEREAS, a community team from the City of Cleveland was one of 8 communities
selected to participate in the “Thriving Communities Initiative” with Mainstreet Cleveland as the
sponsoring not for profit and was challenged with a task of finding innovative ways to “utilize
arts and culture assets to create community vibrancy and economic growth”; and
WHEREAS, the community team representing Cleveland represented a collaborative
partnership consisting of representatives of the City Planning Office, Chamber of Commerce and
Museum Center at 5ive Points; and
WHEREAS, the team worked with Bridge Innovate, a global team of business
innovation consultants, to analyze existing and potential local assets which lead to the
development a three year strategy “to be known as an emerging arts, culture and innovation
district within downtown Cleveland”; and
WHEREAS, the first new project to implement the three year strategy was the creation
of Cleveland’s “Back Alley Galleries”, a transformation of underutilized alleys in downtown
Cleveland into works of art which are displayed in unobtrusive ways to encourage visitors and
citizens to explore downtown ; and
WHEREAS, the Cleveland team has been proposed to be awarded $20,000 toward the
implementation of the “Back Alley Galleries” project; and
WHEREAS, Mainstreet Cleveland is not a tax-exempt organization and the Lyndhurst
Foundation has determined that the City of Cleveland can act as an acceptable fiduciary agent
while Mainstreet leads in the administration of the “Back Alley Gallery” project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Cleveland, Tennessee does hereby:
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1. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract on behalf of the City of Cleveland with the
Lyndhurst Foundation.
2. Request staff work with Mainstreet Cleveland in the development of the “Back
Alley Galleries” project.
3. Request that staff work within the guidelines of the program and coordinate
additional resources which can be leveraged to support the success of the
program.
Approved this 23rd day of May 2016
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Motion – Designating Depositories for the City of Cleveland.
Surplus Property – Declaring 6 VHS Mobile Radios as surplus property and
donating to Cleveland State Community College Police Academy.
MEMO:
TO: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Melinda B. Carroll
DATE: May 18, 2016
SUBJECT: Surplus Equipment
I respectfully request the City Council declare the following items surplus for the Police
Department and to be donated to Cleveland State Community College Police Academy:
6 – VHS Mobile Radios
The City is currently utilizing dual band radios, not VHF. The director of the police academy
will provide at no charge to the City of Cleveland one week of instructor development training
for supervisors for the donation of these radios.
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Surplus Property – Declaring certain vehicles from the Police Department as
surplus property and to be sold on Govdeals.com.
MEMO:
TO: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Melinda B. Carroll
DATE: May 18, 2016
SUBJECT: Surplus Equipment
I respectfully request the City Council declare the following items surplus for the Police
Department and to be sold on GovDeals:
1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA - Vin #2G1WL52M1V9204794 - $500
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU – Vin #1G1NE52M6W6209813 - $500
1983 CHEVROLET G-20 – Vin #1GCDG15H2D7173002 - $500
1988 CHEVROLET P30 - Vin #1GBJ6T1E5JV119198 - $3,500
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE – Vin #1J4FJ68S3TL288223 - $750
These items will be placed on Govdeals with minimum bids.
Bid Report – Street Striping
BID SUMMARY
STREET STRIPING
May 18, 2016
VENDOR AMOUNT
1. Superior Pavement Unit price - _.05 per l.f._
Knoxville, TN
2. Volunteer Highway Supply, Inc.
Knoxville, TN Unit price - _.055 per l.f. _
Recommendation is to accept the unit price of $0.05 per l.f. from Superior Pavement of
Knoxville, TN.
Committee Recommendation: Superior Pavement
Assistant City Manager’s Approval: Melinda B. Carroll
Department Head's Approval: Tommy Myers
Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Randy Howard for an additional 2-year term
to expire March 2018.
Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Charles Gentry for an additional 2-year term
to expire March 2018.
Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Barry Savage for an additional 2-year term
to expire March 2018.
Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Mark Woods for an additional 2-year term to
expire March 2018.
Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Dennis Norman for an additional 2-year term
to expire March 2018.
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Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Dennis Epperson for an additional 2-year
term to expire March 2018.
Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Luke Thomason for an additional 2-year
term to expire March 2018.
Reappointment – Cleveland Utility Board – Eddie Cartwright for an additional 4-
year term to expire July 2020.
Reappointment – Animal Shelter Board – Dr. Jim Lane for an additional 3-year
term to expire April 2019
Vice Mayor Poe moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Hughes; and upon roll call, the motion unanimously passed.
REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Rowland stated he is appointing Bill Hamilton to the Planning Commission to
fill the term of Yvonne Cannon.
Councilman Banks asked that the drainage cover near the 13th Street alleyway to be
looked at because a mud hole has formed. Also, the side street near there needs a little asphalt, if
there’s any extra. He then complimented Jonathan Jobe and the Planning Department for the
flood study work. The Army Corps has identified 39 sites and is still disappointed Bradley
County didn’t participate in the study. A lot of the water originates outside the city limits and it
would’ve been an effective study if they had participated. He continued he is glad that
Mainstreet is meeting with Mr. Moore and hopefully a resolution will be reached. He then asked
City Attorney John Kimball about gifting city owned property to a non-profit and then they sold
it to another individual. Mr. Kimball responded they have quite a bit of discretion on how to
dispose of real property. Typically, if its property you say you don’t need for a government
purpose but has value you put it up for sale, through sealed bids or an auction. However, you
have the ability legally to give the property for a public purpose. Councilman Banks stated for
public perception if we gift it but a deal was already cut to sell it to a private individual, without
public notice and knowledge does that somehow fly in the face of putting it out there like you
generally do when you sell property. Mr. Kimball responded if they have reached an agreement
to use it for a public purpose to enhance downtown redevelopment. You would put that in the
documentation or in a commitment of deed so it would be done for that purpose.
Councilman McKenzie stated at the next meeting we need to have all the paperwork and
finalize what we are going to do with the Moore building.
Councilman Estes stated when the Army Corps specific reports come in he would a pdf
copy emailed to him. Secondly, he asked that Ms. Carroll speak with Chief Harrison and Chief
Gibson regarding the V800 radio system and how they feel about it and what they think is best
for the City. Councilman Estes then stated this is Ms. Casteel’s last meeting. He thanked her for
her service, her integrity, guidance, her friendship, her concern for all citizens and the way she
has carried herself in difficult situations and congratulations on her retirement.
Councilman Banks asked to clarify the City Council elections and how they run on
staggered terms. Councilman McKenzie, Estes, Mayor Rowland and himself are not running in
this election but will in 2018. The election this August will be for Councilman May, which is
unopposed, Councilman Hughes, who has an opponent Mary Baier, District 3 has several
candidates, Tom Cassada, Pam Edgemon, Larry Bryant and Michael Plumley, and Vice Mayor
Poe has two opponents, Avery Johnson and Jonathan Porter.
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Councilman Johnson stated he appreciates Janice Casteel and has enjoyed working with
her over the years. It has been a joy and knowing we have someone who sincerely cares about
everyone. She has a passion for her job and is very respectful. He congratulated her on her
retirement and wished her well.
Councilman May thanked Janice Casteel for her 42 years of service. She will be missed
and hopes she enjoys her retirement and spending more time with the grandkids.
Councilman Hughes appreciates the work done by Chief Gibson and his officers, the
Codes Enforcement Officers Joel Prince and Criss Caywood for their work on Forestview Drive.
He continued that if he ever needed information from Janice Casteel he always got an immediate
response. He thanked her for her service. Ms. Casteel responded we have great staff so it’s easy
to gather information quickly. Councilman Hughes then recognized a former teacher of his,
Diana Calfee. He also thanked her for her service.
Councilman May moved to declare Janice Casteel’s cellphone and computer as surplus
property and be awarded to her. The motion was seconded by Councilman Banks; and upon roll
call, unanimously passed.
NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES
The following Ordinance was then presented in full:
ORDINANCE NO: 2016-18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE TO
AMEND THE 2015-2016 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland that the City of
Cleveland, Tennessee budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 be amended according to the attached
amendment.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, Tennessee
that all ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. This
Ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the public welfare of the City of
Cleveland requiring it.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
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Councilman Johnson moved that Ordinance No: 2016-18 be voted for passage on first
reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following Ordinance was then presented in full:
Zoning Ordinance No: 2016-19
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, in regular session assembled
that the property described herein be, and the same is hereby, re-zoned from IH Heavy Industrial
to MU Mixed Use Zoning District.
Approximately 2.0 acres, more or less, located at Blythe Ave SE as shown on the
attached map.
For reference, also being shown on Tax Map 57K Group F Parcels 5.00, 6.00,
7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00 & 14.00 in the Assessor’s Office for
Bradley County, Tennessee.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent
of said conflict.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage on
final reading, the public welfare requiring it.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
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Exhibit
Vice Mayor Poe moved that Ordinance No: 2016-19 be voted for passage on first reading.
The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following Ordinance was then presented in full:
Zoning Ordinance No: 2016-20
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, in regular session assembled
that the property described herein be, and the same is hereby, re-zoned from MU Mixed Use
Zoning District to CBD Central Business District Zoning District.
Approximately 2.2 acres, more or less, located at Inman St, 1st St NW, Oak St
NW and Worth St NW as shown on the attached map.
For reference, also being shown on Tax Map 49N Group J Parcels 7.00, 8.00,
8.01, 8.02, 9.00, 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 12.01, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00, 17.00 & 18.00 in
the Assessor’s Office for Bradley County, Tennessee.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent
of said conflict.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage on
final reading, the public welfare requiring it.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Exhibit
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Councilman Estes moved that Ordinance No: 2016-20 be voted for passage on first reading.
The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following Resolution was then presented in full:
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-53
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAN OF SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED ANNEXATION
OF TERRITORY INTO THE CITY OF CLEVELAND BY OWNER CONSENT
3581 COVE LAKE DR NW
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland, having been petitioned by interested persons, proposes the
extension of its corporate limits by the annexation of certain territory adjoining its existing
boundaries and within its urban growth boundaries by owner consent; and
WHEREAS, a Plan of Services for the territory proposed for annexation by owner consent has
been reviewed by the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the governing body desires to conduct a public hearing on the proposed annexation
and plan of services;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Cleveland, Tennessee as follows:
A. That a public hearing is hereby held at 3:00 pm on May 23, 2016 at the Cleveland Municipal
Building, 190 Church St NE, on the proposed annexation of territory by owner consent, and Plan
of Services, to wit:
Beginning at the southeast corner of the lands of Brian and Carrie Workman, as recorded in
BCROD deed book 1432 page 244; thence north 65 degrees 53 minutes 3 seconds west, 181.78
feet to an iron pin; thence north 29 degrees 17 minutes 51 seconds east, 59.83 feet to an iron pin;
thence north 35 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds east, 115.02 feet to an iron pin; thence north 30
degrees 50 minutes 48 seconds east, 125.62 feet to an iron pin; thence south 85 degrees 28
minutes 44 seconds east, 146.40 feet to an iron pin; thence with the ROW of Cove Lake Drive
along a right handed curve R=40’ L=105.61’ to an iron pin located in the ROW of Cove Lake
Drive; thence south 72 degrees 29 minutes 41 seconds east, 60 feet, more or less, to a point
where the ROW of Cove Lake Drive intersects the existing City Limits; thence with the existing
City Limits in a southerly direction 120 feet, more or less, to a point where the existing City
Limits intersects the eastern line of the lands of Workman; thence south 67 degrees 3 minutes 43
seconds west, 160 feet, more or less, to an iron pin; thence south 26 degrees 28 minutes 51
seconds West, 132.10 to the point of beginning.
B. That a copy of this Resolution shall also be published by posting copies of it in at least three
(3) public places in the territory proposed for annexation and in a like number of public places in
the City of Cleveland, and by publishing notice of the Resolution at or about the same time in the
Cleveland Daily Banner, a newspaper of general circulation in such territory and the City of
Cleveland.
C. That notice of the time and purpose of a public hearing on the proposed annexation by owner
consent and the Plan of Services shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the
City of Cleveland not less than fifteen (15) days before the hearing, which notice included the
locations of a minimum of three (3) copies of the Plan of Services for public inspection during
all business hours from the date of notice until the public hearing.
WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared the Resolution adopted, affixed a signature and the date
thereto, and directed that the same be recorded.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
APRIL 15, 2016
3581 COVE LAKE DRIVE ANNEXATION ANALYSIS
CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE
The City of Cleveland, Tennessee is pursuing the annexation of approximately 1.49 acres located
at 3581 Cove Lake Dr NW as described in this report, along with a corresponding plan of service
and zoning plan for the area. The area is inside the existing Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).
The proposed annexation is proposed to occur in 2016.
This report begins with a brief overview of the annexation process and the report then turns to a
proposed Plan of Services (POS) for the annexation area. The services described are those that
would be necessary for the City to provide under Tennessee law. This area is proposed to receive
city services in accordance with the POS.
Introduction
Public Chapter 1101 (PC 1101), adopted as Tennessee law in 1998, required cities to work
cooperatively with other local governments to determine an urban growth boundary (UGB) in
which annexations could occur. Cleveland has a twenty nine square mile UGB that was based on
a study of urbanization and service requirements in a fifty square mile urban fringe area. The
UGB was amended in January 2010, expanding it near I-75 Exit 20 and in the vicinity of the new
airport site near Dry Valley Road. Cleveland can annex property within its UGB by ordinance.
PC 1101 Section 19 requires a “Plan of Services” (POS) prior to annexation and these services
must include: police and fire protection: water, electrical and sanitary sewer services; solid waste
collection; road and street construction and repair; recreational facilities and programs; street
lighting; and zoning services. Public Chapter 225 adopted by the Tennessee General Assembly
and signed by Governor Bredesen on June 2, 2003, amended TCA 6-51-102 to include impact on
school attendance zones.
3581 Cove Lake Dr NW
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Legal Description
Beginning at the southeast corner of the lands of Brian and Carrie Workman, as recorded in
BCROD deed book 1432 page 244; thence north 65 degrees 53 minutes 3 seconds west, 181.78
feet to an iron pin; thence north 29 degrees 17 minutes 51 seconds east, 59.83 feet to an iron pin;
thence north 35 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds east, 115.02 feet to an iron pin; thence north 30
degrees 50 minutes 48 seconds east, 125.62 feet to an iron pin; thence south 85 degrees 28
minutes 44 seconds east, 146.40 feet to an iron pin; thence with the ROW of Cove Lake Drive
along a right handed curve R=40’ L=105.61’ to an iron pin located in the ROW of Cove Lake
Drive; thence south 72 degrees 29 minutes 41 seconds east, 60 feet, more or less, to a point
where the ROW of Cove Lake Drive intersects the existing City Limits; thence with the existing
City Limits in a southerly direction 120 feet, more or less, to a point where the existing City
Limits intersects the eastern line of the lands of Workman; thence south 67 degrees 3 minutes 43
seconds west, 160 feet, more or less, to an iron pin; thence south 26 degrees 28 minutes 51
seconds West, 132.10 to the point of beginning.
Plan of Services
1. Police Protection
Patrolling, radio response to calls and other routine police services using the City’s
personnel and equipment will be provided on the effective date of the annexation.
There is no additional cost expected from this annexation.
2. Fire Protection
This annexation would be serviced immediately by CFD Engine Five with an
approximate four minute response time. It will be serviced from Station Five on Freewill
Rd.
3. Domestic Water and Sanitary Sewer Service.
This property is already a water and sewer customer of Cleveland Utilities Water and
Wastewater Division. No improvements are necessary due to this annexation.
4. Electric Service
This property is already located within Cleveland Utilities’ Electric service area and
therefore it would not require any annexation reimbursement payments to Volunteer
Energy. Street lighting is already in place. No impact is expected.
5. Public Works
A. Refuse Collection
a. Current city policies regarding residential, commercial and industrial refuse will apply in
all proposed areas per the terms of the City’s contract with Waste Connections of
Tennessee, Inc.
b. The City no longer provides curbside recycling and this service will not be provided in
the proposed areas, unless the City Council initiates a program in the future.
B. Route Collection Services
a. Current city policies regarding residential debris, brush, and white good collections will
apply in all proposed areas and will begin at the time of annexation. Each residence will
be included in the City’s ten route collection system. No additional equipment or
manpower will be needed at this time.
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b. The current city policies regarding residential leaf collection will be provided annually
for a period of approximately three months and will apply in all proposed areas.
C. Street Repair and Maintenance
a. Emergency maintenance of city streets (i.e. repairing hazardous potholes) within the
proposed areas will begin at time of annexation.
b. Routine maintenance of local streets in the proposed areas will be scheduled on the same
basis as such maintenance in the rest of the City.
c. Reconstruction and resurfacing of streets, installation of storm drainage facilities,
construction of curbs and gutters, and other such substantial improvements in the
proposed areas (where identified as needed by the governing body) will be accomplished
in accordance with the priorities and policies established for the entire city.
d. It appears that no street name signs or street striping/painting is needed at this time for the
proposed areas.
D. Stormwater and Drainage Services
No major drainage problems were identified in these areas. Emergency drainage
maintenance (i.e. cleaning catch basins, unstopping tile, installing drainage tile and/or catch
basins) within these areas will begin at time of annexation.
E. General Rights-of-Way Maintenance (i.e. street sweeping, snow removal)
a. Current city policies for routine street sweeping will be scheduled on the same basis as in
the rest of the City and will apply in all proposed areas.
b. Current city policies for snow removal and salting will be scheduled on the same basis as
in the rest of the City and will apply in all proposed areas.
6. Schools
The annexation of this area would have minimal impact on the school system.
7. Planning and Zoning
A. The planning and zoning jurisdiction of the City will extend to the annexation areas upon
the effective date of annexations and all municipal planning activities will encompass the
needs of the annexed areas.
B. This property is currently zoned FAR Forestry/Agricultural/Residential in the
unincorporated County. It is recommended all of the properties be zoned R1 Single
Family Residential as its post-annexation zoning.
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C. In the case of lots of record that are recorded prior to the effective date of annexation, if
there are prevailing deed or subdivision restrictions on record, these deed or subdivision
restrictions shall apply if in conflict with City zoning or subdivision regulations.
8. Animal Shelter
The City operates a full-time animal control program including an animal shelter. The
Animal Shelter is located on Hill Street SE. Services include pick-up of stray and/or
dangerous animals. These services will be available to the annexation areas on the
effective date of the annexation.
9. Voting Rights and City Elections
A. If an eligible voter’s permanent place of residence is located in an annexed area, that
voter is automatically eligible to vote in City elections.
B. If an eligible voter is in the category of a property rights voter then that voter must
register at the Election Commission Office prior to voting in a City election.
C. This annexation will add approximately 6 residents to the 3rd City Council District as
it is currently used.
Revenue
The current total appraised property value for this area is about $459,200. The total assessed
value is $114,800. The property tax generated from this area would be about $2,026.79 a year.
With 6 residents in the home and the current state shared appropriation is $115.75 per resident.
This would result in approximately $694.50 a year.
The monthly stormwater utility fee for this property will be $4.88 per month which results in
$58.56 per year.
The approximate revenue generated as a result of this annexation at the time of annexation would
be about $2,779.85.
Vice Mayor Poe moved that Resolution No: 2016-53 be accepted as presented. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following Resolution was then presented in full:
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-54
A RESOLUTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY UPON WRITTEN CONSENT
OF THE OWNERS AND TO INCORPORATE THE SAME WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE
3581 COVE LAKE DR
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland, having been petitioned by interested persons, proposes the
extension of its corporate limits by the annexation of certain territory adjoining its existing
boundaries and within its urban growth boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the owners of all property within the territory proposed for annexation have given
their written consent by notarized petition so that a referendum is not required; and
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WHEREAS, this Resolution was also published by posting copies of it in at least three (3) public
places in the territory proposed for annexation and in a like number of public places in the City
of Cleveland, and by publishing notice of the Resolution at or about the same time in the
Cleveland Daily Banner, a newspaper of general circulation in such territory and the City of
Cleveland; and
WHEREAS, a Plan of Services for the area proposed for annexation is attached as Exhibit A
hereto, which Plan of Services addresses the same services and timing of services as required in
Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-51-102; and
WHEREAS, the proposed annexation and Plan of Services were submitted to the Cleveland
Municipal Planning Commission for study, and it has recommended the same; and
WHEREAS, notice of the time and purpose of a public hearing on the proposed annexation and
the Plan of Services was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Cleveland
not less than fifteen (15) days before the hearing, which notice included the locations of a
minimum of three (3) copies of the Plan of Services for public inspection during all business
hours from the date of notice until the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed annexation and Plan of Services was held by the
governing body on May 23, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Cleveland, Tennessee as follows:
A. That the following territory is hereby annexed and incorporated into boundaries of the City of
Cleveland, to wit:
Beginning at the southeast corner of the lands of Brian and Carrie Workman, as recorded in
BCROD deed book 1432 page 244; thence north 65 degrees 53 minutes 3 seconds west, 181.78
feet to an iron pin; thence north 29 degrees 17 minutes 51 seconds east, 59.83 feet to an iron pin;
thence north 35 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds east, 115.02 feet to an iron pin; thence north 30
degrees 50 minutes 48 seconds east, 125.62 feet to an iron pin; thence south 85 degrees 28
minutes 44 seconds east, 146.40 feet to an iron pin; thence with the ROW of Cove Lake Drive
along a right handed curve R=40’ L=105.61’ to an iron pin located in the ROW of Cove Lake
Drive; thence south 72 degrees 29 minutes 41 seconds east, 60 feet, more or less, to a point
where the ROW of Cove Lake Drive intersects the existing City Limits; thence with the existing
City Limits in a southerly direction 120 feet, more or less, to a point where the existing City
Limits intersects the eastern line of the lands of Workman; thence south 67 degrees 3 minutes 43
seconds west, 160 feet, more or less, to an iron pin; thence south 26 degrees 28 minutes 51
seconds West, 132.10 to the point of beginning.
B. That the Plan of Services for this territory which is attached as Exhibit A hereto is approved
and the same is hereby adopted.
C. That the City Clerk’s office will cause a copy of this Resolution to be forwarded to the Mayor
of Bradley County including the Plan of Services.
D. That a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury and
the Bradley County Assessor of Property.
E. That a copy of this Resolution, as well as the portion of the Plan of Services related to
emergency services and a detailed map of the annexed area, shall be sent to any affected
emergency communication district.
WHEREUPON, the Mayor affixed a signature and date thereto and directed that the same be
recorded.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: Be it further resolved that this Resolution shall only become effective at the
time of the final passage of the ordinance zoning the aforementioned property within the City of
Cleveland.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Councilman May moved that Resolution No: 2016-54 be accepted as presented. The
motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Poe; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following Ordinance was then presented in full:
ORDINANCE NO: 2016-21
AN ORDINANCE TO ZONE THE “3581 COVE LAKE DR ANNEXATION AREA”
WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE
WHEREAS, a public hearing before this body was held on the 23th day of May, 2016 a
notice thereof published in the Cleveland Daily Banner on May 8, 2016 and
WHEREAS, a Plan of Service, including a zoning plan consistent with this ordinance, for
this property was adopted by Resolution 2016-53; and,
WHEREAS, this property was annexed by Resolution 2016-54; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE:
Section 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, in regular
session assembled that the property described herein be, and the same is hereby, zoned from
FAR Forestry/Agricultural/Residential within the unincorporated County to R1 Single
Family Residential within the corporate limits of the City of Cleveland.
Section 2. The property described in Exhibit “A” shall be zoned in accordance with the
zoning plan described in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference,
upon the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 3. Be it further ordained that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately on final
reading the public welfare requiring it.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Legal Description
Beginning at the southeast corner of the lands of Brian and Carrie Workman, as recorded in
BCROD deed book 1432 page 244; thence north 65 degrees 53 minutes 3 seconds west, 181.78
feet to an iron pin; thence north 29 degrees 17 minutes 51 seconds east, 59.83 feet to an iron pin;
thence north 35 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds east, 115.02 feet to an iron pin; thence north 30
degrees 50 minutes 48 seconds east, 125.62 feet to an iron pin; thence south 85 degrees 28
minutes 44 seconds east, 146.40 feet to an iron pin; thence with the ROW of Cove Lake Drive
along a right handed curve R=40’ L=105.61’ to an iron pin located in the ROW of Cove Lake
Drive; thence south 72 degrees 29 minutes 41 seconds east, 60 feet, more or less, to a point
where the ROW of Cove Lake Drive intersects the existing City Limits; thence with the existing
City Limits in a southerly direction 120 feet, more or less, to a point where the existing City
Limits intersects the eastern line of the lands of Workman; thence south 67 degrees 3 minutes 43
seconds west, 160 feet, more or less, to an iron pin; thence south 26 degrees 28 minutes 51
seconds West, 132.10 to the point of beginning.
Councilman Hughes moved that Ordinance No: 2016-21 be voted for passage on first
reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following change order was then presented:
MEMO:
TO: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Melinda Carroll
DATE: May 4, 2016
SUBJECT: Change Order #2 - Stuart Road Project
Change Order #2 was submitted and approved by TDOT for asphalt overage on the
project. This change order totaled $87,828.40. The amended contract amount was
$984,713.66. The new contract amount will be $1,072,542.06. The City’s share of the
$87,828.40 will be $17,565.68, which is 20%.
Councilman Estes moved to approve change order #2 for the Stuart Road project. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Banks; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
Councilman Johnson moved to approve the sewer extension for Bellingham Subdivision
Phase 2, which was on the previously approved list from September 23, 2013. The motion was
seconded by Vice Mayor Poe; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
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The following Resolution was then presented in full:
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-55
WHEREAS, Section 18-114(4) of the Cleveland Municipal Code provides:
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 18-114 (1) through (3), or any other ordinance
of the City, if the City Council determines, based on a review by Cleveland Utilities and
City staff, that extension of sewer or sewer connection outside of the city limits is
appropriate for reasons of practical system design, environmental necessity, or economic
benefit to the citizens of Cleveland, the City Council may approve such extension or
connection or approve it with conditions.
WHEREAS, Section 18-114(4) of the Cleveland Municipal Code allows sewer service to be
extended for Olin’s Charleston Plant located at 1186 Old Lower River Road, NW Charleston,
TN 37310 (Tax I.D. Number 010 Parcel 009.00); and
WHEREAS, Olin uses a package plant for sanitary treatment, and that facility needs to be
replaced; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to pass this Resolution, pursuant to Section 18-114(4) of
the Cleveland Municipal Code, to authorize sewer service to be extended to this parcel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland,
Tennessee, in regular session assembled, that the City Council does hereby approve of the
extension of sewer service to the parcel located at 1186 Old Lower River Road, NW Charleston,
TN 37310 (Tax I.D. Number 010 Parcel 009.00).
This 23rd day of May, 2016.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Councilman Banks moved that Resolution No: 2016-55 be accepted as presented. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Estes; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following Resolution was then presented in full:
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-56
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of constructing the Ocoee Greenway Connector from
Tinsley Park to North Ocoee Street; and
WHEREAS, the City’s construction of the Greenway is funded, in part, by a grant through the
Tennessee Department of Transportation, which project is generally identified as TDOT PIN
Number 118516.00 (hereafter “the Project”); and
WHEREAS, as part of this project lighting will be installed along this segment of Greenway;
and
WHEREAS, Cleveland Utilities has agreed to install the lighting for the City; and
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WHEREAS, based upon estimates presented to the City by Cleveland Utilities, the total
estimated cost for the lighting along this segment of the Greenway is $135,003.47; and
WHEREAS, because the Project is funded in part by grant funds through the Tennessee
Department of Transportation, the agreement between the City and Cleveland Utilities is
required to be in writing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into the attached agreement with Cleveland
Utilities, and to further authorize the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City of
Cleveland.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland,
Tennessee, in regular session assembled, that the City Council does hereby approve of the
attached agreement with Cleveland Utilities, and it further authorizes the Mayor to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City of Cleveland.
This 23rd day of May, 2016.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Councilman Estes moved that Resolution No: 2016-56 be accepted as presented. The
motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
Councilman Hughes stated the committee has meet three times and has a large time
planned for Janice Casteel. He encouraged everyone to attend to give Janice a good farewell.
Councilman Banks stated he would like the Department Heads to come up with
something in the future to honor Janice Casteel for her years of service, whether a section of the
Greenway or possibly a new Municipal Building.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ribbon cutting for Dog Park – May 27th @ 10 a.m.
City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of the Memorial
Day Holiday.
Celebration in honor of City Manager Casteel’s retirement May 31st from 3:30 –
6:30 at the Museum Center
The June 13, 2016 Council meeting will be held on June 16th at 3:00 only. (Due to
the TML Conference)
There being no future business the meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
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Mayor City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
Cleveland City Council
Work Session – May 23, 2016
1:00 P.M.
Cleveland Municipal Building
190 Church Street, NE
I. PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAIL
A. Shane Bonner – 3815 Forestview Drive
B. Doug Caywood – Request to reconsider vote for demolition of 266 Inman St
II. UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
A. LIC North
III. REVIEW OF 3:00 AGENDA – CITY MANAGER
IV. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Councilman Banks E. Councilman Johnson
B. Vice Mayor Poe F. Councilman May
C. Councilman McKenzie G. Councilman Hughes
D. Councilman Estes
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
AGENDA
Cleveland City Council
Regular Session – May 23, 2016
3:00 P.M.
Cleveland Municipal Building
190 Church Street, NE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & PRAYER
IV. WAIVE READING OF MINUTES
A. Regular Session – May 9, 2016 (p. 1).
V. PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAIL
A. Representative Kevin Brooks – Naming a highway in honor of Officer Justin
Maples.
B. Update from Larry Wallace
C. Letter from Larry and Brenda Dagata concerning final passage of Ordinance No.
2016-17 (p. 2)
D. Public Hearing – To hear public comments concerning the FY2017 Budget (p. 3-6).
E. Public Hearing – To hear public comments concerning a request by the property
owner to rezone 2.0 acres described as a portion of the west side of Blythe Ave SE
between 18th St SE and 20th St SE from IH Heavy Industrial to MU Mixed Use
Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 4-0; 2 members recused; 3
members absent) (p. 7-14).
F. Public Hearing – To hear public comments concerning a request to rezone 2.2
acres described as a city block, bounded by 1st St NW on the north, Worth St NW
on the east, Inman St on the south and Oak St NW on the west, from MU Mixed
Use Zoning District to CBD Central Business District Zoning District (Planning
Commission: Approved 6-0; 3 members absent) (p. 15-19)
G. Public Hearing – To hear public comments concerning a resolution to annex
about 1.5 acres located at 3581 Cove Lake Dr and a resolution to adopt a Plan of
Service (POS) for the annexation area (Planning Commission: Approved 6-0; 3
members absent) (p. 20-22).
H. Public Hearing – To hear public comments concerning the zoning of about 1.5
acres located at 3581 Cove Lake Dr from the unincorporated county to R1 Single
Family Residential Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 6-0; 3
members absent) (p. 23-24).
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Final Passage - Ordinance No: 2016-14 - Amending Title 4, Chapter 2 Sections
4-203 and 4-208 of the Municipal Code relating to Occupational Safety and Health
(p. 25-27).
B. Final Passage - Ordinance No: 2016-15 - Adopting the FY2017 Budget (p. 28-34).
C. Final Passage - Ordinance No: 2016-16 - Adopting the 2016 Tax Rate for FY2017
($1.7655) (p. 35-37).
D. Ordinance No: 2016-17 – (Revised Option 2) Amending Title 14, Chapter 2 of
the zoning regulations by revising Section 2.11, 2.22 and 4.7.3 concerning the use
and operation of Recycling Collection Centers, Salvage Yards and the like within
the Commercial Highway Zoning District (Planning Commission: Option 2,
passed 4-2; 3 members absent) (See request for delay until June 27th) (p. 38-41)
E. Resolution No: 2016-44 – Approving the FY2017 Appropriations (p. 42-43).
F. Resolution No: 2016-45 – Directing the payment by the Cleveland Utilities Board
to the City of Cleveland Tax Equivalent Payment for the Cleveland Utilities
Board’s Electric System (p. 44).
G. Resolution No: 2016-46 - Directing the payment by the Cleveland Utilities Board
to the City of Cleveland Tax Equivalent Payment for the Cleveland Utilities
Board’s Water System (p. 45).
H. Resolution No: 2016-47 – Directing the payment by the Cleveland Utilities Board
to the City of Cleveland Tax Equivalent Payment for the Cleveland Utilities
Board’s Wastewater System (p. 46).
I. Resolution No: 2016-48 – Regarding the Cleveland City Schools Federal Project
Fund (p. 47).
J. Resolution No: 2016-49 - Annual Review of the City’s Debt Management Policy
(p. 48-63).
K. Resolution No: 2016-50 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of engagement
and a contract with Arnett, Kirksey, Kimsey, Sullivan, Lay & Hall to audit
accounts of the City of Cleveland for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30,
2016 (p. 64-72).
L. Resolution No: 2016-51 – Reaffirming the City’s commitment to the Veteran’s
Home project (p. 73-78).
M. Resolution No: 2016-52 – Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract to
accept funds from the Lyndhurst Foundation as a part of the “Thriving
Communities Initiative” program (p. 79-83).
N. Motion – Designating Depositories for the City of Cleveland (p. 84).
O. Surplus Property – Declaring 6 VHS Mobile Radios as surplus property and
donating to Cleveland State Community College Police Academy (p. 85-86).
P. Surplus Property – Declaring certain vehicles from the Police Department as
surplus property and to be sold on Govdeals.com (p. 87).
Q. Bid Report – Street Striping (p. 88)
R. Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Randy Howard for an additional 2-year
term to expire March 2018 (p. 89-90).
S. Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Charles Gentry for an additional 2-year
term to expire March 2018.
T. Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Barry Savage for an additional 2-year
term to expire March 2018.
U. Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Mark Woods for an additional 2-year term
to expire March 2018.
V. Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Dennis Norman for an additional 2-year
term to expire March 2018.
W. Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Dennis Epperson for an additional 2-year
term to expire March 2018.
X. Reappointment – Mechanical Board – Luke Thomason for an additional 2-year
term to expire March 2018.
Y. Reappointment – Cleveland Utility Board – Eddie Cartwright for an additional
4-year term to expire July 2020.
Z. Reappointment – Animal Shelter Board – Dr. Jim Lane for an additional 3-year
term to expire April 2019
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VIII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Councilman Banks E. Councilman Johnson
B. Vice Mayor Poe F. Councilman May
C. Councilman McKenzie G. Councilman Hughes
D. Councilman Estes
IX. NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No: 2016-18 – FY2016 Budget Amendments (p. 91-97)
B. Zoning Ordinance No: 2016-19 – Rezoning 2.0 acres described as a portion of the west
side of Blythe Ave SE between 18th St SE and 20th St SE from IH Heavy Industrial to MU
Mixed Use Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 4-0; 2 members recused; 3
members absent) (p. 98-99).
C. Zoning Ordinance No: 2016-20 – Rezoning 2.2 acres described as a city block, bounded
by 1st St NW on the north, Worth St NW on the east, Inman St on the south and Oak St
NW on the west, from MU Mixed Use Zoning District to CBD Central Business District
Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 6-0; 3 members absent) (p. 100-101)
D. Resolution No: 2016-53 – Adopting a Plan of Service (POS) for the annexation area of
1.5 acres located at 3581 Cove Lake Dr (Planning Commission: Approved 6-0; 3 members
absent) (p. 102-109).
E. Resolution No: 2016-54 – Annexing about 1.5 acres located at 3581 Cove Lake Dr
(Planning Commission: Approved 6-0; 3 members absent) (p. 110-117).
F. Ordinance No: 2016-21 – Rezoning about 1.5 acres located at 3581 Cove Lake Dr from
the unincorporated county to R1 Single Family Residential Zoning District (Planning
Commission: Approved 6-0; 3 members absent) (p. 118-119).
G. Change Order #2- Stuart Road paving project (p. 120-125).
H. Motion – Approving the sewer extension for Bellingham Subdivision Phase 2
(p. 126-135).
I. Resolution No: 2016-55 – Extending sewer service to Olin (p. 136-139).
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ribbon cutting for Dog Park – May 27th @ 10 a.m.
City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of the
Memorial Day Holiday.
Celebration in honor of City Manager Casteel’s retirement May 31st from
3:30 – 6:30 at the Museum Center
Discussion of June 13, 2016 Council meeting (due to TML Conference)
XI. OTHER BUSINESS
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