Cleveland City Council

p. 294 REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 28, 2016 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, NOVEMBER 28, 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 Vice Mayor Avery Johnson, Councilmen Charlie McKenzie, Bill Estes, Tom Cassada, David May, Jr., Dale Hughes and Richard Banks. Others in attendance according to the sign-in sheet were as follows: City Manager Joe Fivas; Assistant City Manager/Operations Melinda Carroll; Assistant City Manager/CFO Shawn McKay; City Attorney John Kimball; Sue Zius, Assistant to the Mayor/Legislative Liaison; Christy Bryant, Support Services Manager, Beverley Lindsey, Executive Secretary II; Fire Chief Ron Harrison; Jonathan Jobe, Director of Development and Engineering Services; Tommy Myers, Director of Public Works; Police Chief Mark Gibson; Mark Fidler, Jetport Director; Kris Miller, IT Director; Brian Moran; Social Media Coordinator; Tim Henderson and Tad Bacon with Cleveland Utilities; Bethany McCoy with Lee University; Doug Berry and Gary Farlow with the Chamber of Commerce; Martha Ledford; City Reporter Randall Higgins; Teresa Torbett; Hal Taylor; School Director Dr. Russell Dyer; Floyd Chastain; Gail Perry with the Chattanoogan.com; Larry Bowers with the Cleveland Daily Banner. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and prayer by Pastor Steven Ferarra, the following business was then entered into: WAIVE READING OF MINUTES Vice Mayor 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 November 14, 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 City Manager Joe Fivas has appointed Greg Thomas as the City’s ADA Coordinator as required by TDOT. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Rowland reviewed the items on the consent agenda.  Resolution No: 2016-103 – Authorizing staff to apply for grant funding for the Walking and Walkability Program. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-103 WHEREAS, the City's MPO Coordinator has investigated the possibility of the City applying for grant funding to cover travel and related costs to attend intensive training which would assist in developing a Walking and Walkability action plan for Cleveland; and WHEREAS, a memorandum prepared by the City's MPO Director along with information about the training program is attached to this Resolution and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the City's MPO Coordinator is recommending to the City Council that the City authorize the application for grant funding through this program; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City to apply for grant funding for this project and to further authorize the Mayor to execute the grant application and any other documents which may be necessary or appropriate for the City to apply for the grant on behalf of the City of Cleveland. p. 294 REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 28, 2016 PAGE -2- MINUTE BOOK 28 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 City’s application for grant funding for this project and it further authorizes the Mayor to execute the grant application and any other documents which may be necessary or appropriate for the City to apply for the grant. /s/John F. Kimball ___________________________ City Attorney Tom Rowland, Mayor ___________________________ Shawn McKay, City Clerk  Motion – Authorizing the Industrial Development Board to select an appraiser for the Historic Cherokee Hotel with payment to be made from previously authorized funds. Vice Mayor Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, the motion to approve the consent agenda unanimously passed. REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Rowland commended Councilman Hughes and his son, Richie, owners of the Holiday Day Inn for their Home Franchise award. We are proud to have them in the community. Councilman Hughes inquired if the fence easement at 3811 Woodcrest Circle had been signed by the homeowners. City Attorney John Kimball stated no he has not heard back from them but will give them another call. Councilman Hughes then asked about the Hispanic group that is using the soccer field and the gym at College Hill for their soccer program. Ms. Petitt stated they have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow to discuss repairs to the back wall of the gym. We have a couple of contracts who won’t touch it. So, right now we are on hold renting it out but as soon as we get it fixed…. Councilman Hughes asked if anyone else was using it. Ms. Petitt stated just for basketball. We were afraid with the ball kicking against the wall it would do additional harm. Councilman Hughes stated he would like to know what the resolution would be. He attended a couple of soccer games and all seemed to be in order. They have a good time, good participation and they pay for the facility. He is for letting them use the facility and to let him know what was decided after tomorrow’s meeting. Councilman Banks suggested the Council be provided a present Board of Directors list for the Housing Authority, copy of their budget and copies of minutes for the last year so they can see what they are doing and if they would be interesting in taking on the downtown initiative task. Mayor Rowland stated he would like for Mr. Fivas and himself to attend their next meeting to express our interest in them working with us. Councilman May asked if members were appointed by the Mayor. Mayor Rowland stated that is correct. Councilman Banks stated he wasn’t sure who was on the Board. Councilman Hughes stated Nick’s Pizza had closed and selling his equipment. There shouldn’t be additional issues with loud music disturbing the neighbors. NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES Councilman Hughes moved to appoint Councilman Estes to be appointed to the Economic Development Council Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman May. Upon roll call; Councilmen Hughes, May, Banks, McKenzie, Cassada and Vice Mayor Johnson voted aye. Councilman Estes passed. p. 295 REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 28, 2016 PAGE -3- MINUTE BOOK 28 Councilman Banks moved to appoint Councilman Cassada to the Animal Shelter Board for a 3-year term to expire June 2019. The motion was seconded by Councilman Estes. Upon roll call; Councilmen Banks, Estes, May, McKenzie and Vice Mayor Johnson voted aye. Councilman Cassada passed. Councilman Hughes moved to appoint Rachel Veazey to the Animal Shelter Board for a 3-year term to expire June 2019. The motion was seconded by Councilman Banks; and upon roll call, unanimously passed. Councilman Banks asked if a Councilmember could be on the Housing Authority. Mayor Rowland stated he’d have to check. Councilman Banks continued if one could be appointed he would like to see Vice Mayor Johnson on the Board. He is active with redevelopment and would be a good choice. There being no future business the meeting was adjourned at 3:16 p.m. _________________________________ ______________________________ Mayor City Clerk