Cleveland City Council
Regular MeetingCleveland, TN · January 27, 2025
Minutes
p. 153 REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 27, 2025
3:00 P.M.
MINUTE BOOK 32
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND,
TENNESSEE MET IN A REGULAR SESSION THIS MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 AT
3:00 P.M. AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING PLACE IN THE CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL
BUILDING.
Present and presiding was Mayor Kevin Brooks. Also present were Councilwoman
McKenzie, Councilmen Bill Estes, Tom Cassada, David May, Ken Webb and Dan Moore.
Councilman Duane Goff was absent from the meeting.
Others in attendance were City Manager Joe Fivas; Shawn McKay, Assistant City
Manager/CFO; City Attorney John Kimball; Christy Brandon, Assistant City Clerk; Seth Sumner,
Assistant to the City Manager; Police Chief Mark Gibson; Fire Chief Chris Bates; Kris Miller, IT
Director; Tommy Myers, Assistant City Manager/Transportation and Environmental Services;
Jonathan Jobe, Assistant City Manager/Development and Recreation Services; Taylor Koch,
Redevelopment Assistant; Sean Russell; Jaylee Ernest; Gina Ernest; Candy Scoggins; Holli
Mountain; Doug Berry with the Chamber of Commerce; Dan Sutton; Warbrit Lowery; Rodney
Williams; Trent Collins; Tad Bacon with Cleveland Utilities and Tim Siniard with the Cleveland
Daily Banner.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, prayer by Vice Mayor Ken
Webb, the following business was then entered into:
Councilman Cassada moved to excuse Councilman Goff from today’s meeting. The
motion was seconded by Councilwoman McKenzie; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
WAIVE READING OF MINUTES
Vice Mayor Webb 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 January 13, 2025 and approve
them as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, the motion
unanimously passed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Brooks recognized District 3 Councilman for the Day Trent Collins, who is a
Senior at Cleveland High School.
Mayor Brooks then read a letter from Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, who thanked the
Cleveland Fire Department for providing coverage in Chattanooga during the funeral for Captain
Turley. The aid allowed their team to be together, grieve and send off the Captain well.
Mayor Brooks then read the following proclamation to the Cleveland Middle School
Wrestling State Champions.
“CLEVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL RAIDER WRESTLING DAY”
Whereas, the Cleveland Middle School Blue Raider Wrestling Team dominated the finals of the
TMSAA tournament in Cleveland, Tennessee making this their recent dual and traditional
sweep of the state championship; and . . . .
Whereas, the Raider wrestlers include Kase Pryor, Brian “Bub” Stancill, Carson Raske, Kade Schuft,
Dawson Lane, Destin Morris, Mikiah Haun, Kailee Miller, Leonid Novichkov, Jake Nelson,
Carson Russell, Jackson Nicholas, Elijah Zachary, Ychrek Aunu and Adriel Bobe; and . . . .
Whereas, the Lady Raiders include Brystol Potter, State Champion, Kailee Miller, State Champion,
Lyrik Wright, 2nd, Jaylee Ernest, 2nd and Emma Thompson, 3rd; and . . . .
Whereas, Coaches Evan Vermillion, Eric Sacharczyk, Tyler Farley, Cooper Reiniche, John Weiss and
Ashley Green as coaches who give credit to their wrestlers for their hard work, pursuing
their dream, and claim each and every hard earned victory as an outstanding
accomplishment by a team of great wrestlers; and . . . .
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NOW THEREFORE, I, Kevin Brooks, Mayor of the City of Cleveland, Tennessee and on behalf of the
City Council do hereby declare Monday, January 27, 2025 as “CLEVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
BLUE RAIDER WRESTLING DAY” in our city and ask all citizens to congratulate this fine group of
young men and women and their coaches for a job well done. I hereby declare that all the wrestlers and
coaches as ambassadors for the City of Cleveland, exemplifying the true spirit of sportsmanship and a
winning spirit that is the envy of the State of Tennessee. Congratulations TMSAA Wrestling
Champions—Cleveland Middle School Blue Raiders and Lady Raiders.
Rodney Williams addressed the City Council by inquiring for any updates on the future
city gym at the Community Center. Mr. Fivas stated no, we continue to look at options and if any
direction is settled on, we’ll be sure to make you and Shneka Jones aware. Councilman Moore
asked if it was fair to say we’ve kind of moved in a different direction. Mr. Fivas stated no, we’re
evaluating other options so the Council can have multiple options to look at. Mr. Williams asked
if the Community Center was the best option. Mr. Fivas replied he’s not seen any other options
yet.
HEARING PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
There were no hearing petitions and communications.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Brooks stated the Consent Agenda was presented to the Council during the Work
Session. Councilman May moved to approve the following items from the Consent Agenda. The
motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Webb; and upon roll call, unanimously passed 6-0.
a. Final Passage - Zoning Ordinance 2025-01 – heretofore passed on first reading
January 13, 2025 and found in Minute Book 32, Page 149; Concerning a request by
Southeast Land Trust to zone about .11 acres, more or less, from R2 unincorporated
county to R-2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family Zoning District, for property
located at Johnson Boulevard and includes Tax Map 058I Group B Parcel 009.00
(Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent).
b. Final Passage - Zoning Ordinance 2025-03 – heretofore passed on first reading
January 13, 2025 and found in Minute Book 32, Page 150; Concerning a request
by Paul Grayson Smith Jr. to zone about 1.25 acres, more or less, for property
located at 2121 North Ocoee Street from PI Professional Institutional Zoning
District to CG General Commercial Zoning District and includes Tax Map 049E
Group C Parcel 005.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent.
c. Resolution 2025-05 – Authorizing the City to purchase artificial turf for the
Blythe Oldfield Futsal Court through the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative
Agreement #R220203.
RESOLUTION 2025-05
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CLEVELAND TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT,
PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES THROUGH A MASTER INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING CONTRACT #R220203, AS AMENDED, WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY
OMNIA PARTNERS SERVICE COOPERATIVE.
__________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205 provides that any municipality may participate in,
sponsor, conduct, or administer a “cooperative purchasing agreement” for the procurement of any
supplies, services, or construction with one (1) or more other local governments in accordance with an
agreement entered into between the participants, including governmental entities outside this state; and
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WHEREAS, the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (“MICPA”) to provide
equipment, products or services between Playcraft Systems LLC (“Company”) and Participating
Entities in cooperation with Omnia Partners service cooperative, on behalf of Participating Entities,
which may include the City of Cleveland, Tennessee, meets the authorized public bidding
requirements for the State of Tennessee and allows governmental purchases of equipment, products or
services pursuant to this MICPA at discounted contract prices, as permitted by Tennessee Code
Annotated § 12-3-1205; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland is authorized to participate in this Master Intergovernmental
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement provided that it adopts a resolution accepting the terms of the
Contract and the City of Cleveland as a participant acquires and maintains documentation that the
purchasing entity that procured the bid complied with the purchasing requirements for the City of
Cleveland pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that the Master Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State in which the City of Cleveland exists as a
participating agency and that the City of Cleveland has registered with Omnia Partners which allows
the City of Cleveland to enter into this MICPA and which is intended to allow the City of Cleveland to
meet applicable legal requirements and facilitate access to the Master Agreement and the Company
under Contract #R220203, as amended, held by Omnia Partners as required by Tennessee Code
Annotated § 12-3-1205 (a)(1).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE that the City of Cleveland be and is hereby authorized to purchase
equipment, products or services as a participating public agency under MICPA Contract
#R220203, as amended, held by Omnia Partners as required by Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-
3-1205 (a)(1) through Omnia Partners to be used by the City of Cleveland.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
d. Resolution 2025-06 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Order 1 with Black
Construction related to the Central Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION 2025-06
WHEREAS, the City’s development and recreation department is requesting that the City
Council approve the attached Change Order #1 to the City’s existing contract with Black
Construction LLC for the Central Avenue NE Sidewalk improvement project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into the attached Change Order #1 with Black
Construction LLC, and to further authorize the Mayor to execute this Change Order 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 Change Order Number 1 with Black Construction LLC for the project described herein,
and it further authorizes the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City of Cleveland.
This 27th day of January 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
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e. Resolution 2025-07 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a professional services
agreement with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc to conduct Benthic
Macroinvertebrate sampling of Woolen Mill Branch.
RESOLUTION 2025-07
A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR SAMPLING OF
IMPAIRED STREAMS
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the City’s Stormwater Program manager are
recommending to the City Council that the City enter into a professional services agreement with
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. to provide for Macroinvertebrate sampling services on
one or more impaired streams within the City’s jurisdiction in accordance with the City of
Cleveland’s MS4 Stream Monitoring Plan which has previously been adopted and approved by
the Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the attached agreement with Civil &
Environmental Consultants, Inc. and to authorize the Mayor to execute the attached professional
services agreement on behalf of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Cleveland, Tennessee that the City Council does hereby approve of the attached agreement with
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. to provide professional services as described in the
attached agreement, and the City Council further authorizes the Mayor to execute the agreement
on behalf of the City.
This 27th day of January 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
f. Resolution 2025-08 – Authorizing the City to purchase a compact excavator for
the Public Works Department through the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative
Agreement #011723-VCE.
RESOLUTION 2025-08
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CLEVELAND TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT,
PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES THROUGH A MASTER INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING CONTRACT #011723-VCE, AS AMENDED, WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY
SOURCEWELL, A STATE OF MINNESOTA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND SERVICE
COOPERATIVE.
__________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205 provides that any municipality may participate in,
sponsor, conduct, or administer a “cooperative purchasing agreement” for the procurement of any
supplies, services, or construction with one (1) or more other local governments in accordance with an
agreement entered into between the participants, including governmental entities outside this state; and
WHEREAS, the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (“MICPA”) to provide
equipment, products or services between Volvo Construction Equipment North America, LLC.
(“Company”) and Participating Entities in cooperation with Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local
government agency and service cooperative, on behalf of Participating Entities, which may include the
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City of Cleveland, Tennessee, meets the authorized public bidding requirements for the State of
Tennessee and allows governmental purchases of equipment, products or services pursuant to this
MICPA at discounted contract prices, as permitted by Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland is authorized to participate in this Master Intergovernmental
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement provided that it adopts a resolution accepting the terms of the
Contract and the City of Cleveland as a participant acquires and maintains documentation that the
purchasing entity that procured the bid complied with the purchasing requirements for the City of
Cleveland pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that the Master Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State in which the City of Cleveland exists as a
participating agency and that the City of Cleveland has registered with Sourcewell which allows the
City of Cleveland to enter into this MICPA and which is intended to allow the City of Cleveland to
meet applicable legal requirements and facilitate access to the Master Agreement and the Company
under Contract #011723-VCE, as amended, held by Sourcewell as required by Tennessee Code
Annotated § 12-3-1205 (a)(1).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE that the City of Cleveland be and is hereby authorized to purchase
equipment, products or services as a participating public agency under MICPA Contract #011723-
VCE, as amended, held by Sourcewell as required by Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205 (a)(1)
through Sourcewell to be used by the City of Cleveland.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
g. Resolution 2025-09 – Authorizing the Cleveland Fire Department to apply for the
Rescue Squad Grant Program.
RESOLUTION 2025-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & INSURANCE FOR THE
RESCUE SQUAD GRANT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cleveland, Tennessee desires to provide
the Cleveland Fire Department with lifesaving equipment and to improve the health and safety
of firefighters of the Cleveland Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the City is eligible to apply for grant funding through the Rescue Squad
Grant Program, which, if approved, does not require any matching funds from the City; and
WHEREAS, if this grant is approved, grant funding will allow the Cleveland Fire
Department to purchase lifesaving equipment for incident responses and to protect the lives of
squad members; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to apply for this grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the Mayor be and
hereby is, authorized to submit the application on behalf of the City, including all the
understandings and assurances contained therein, to the Tennessee Department of Commerce &
Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office for the Rescue Squad Grant. If said
grant is approved, the Mayor is hereby authorized to accept (on behalf of the City of Cleveland)
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said grant and the Mayor is hereby designated as Cleveland’s representative to act in connection
with the application and to provide additional information as may be required in order for the
City to receive the grant.
Adopted this 27th day of January, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
h. Resolution 2025-10 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign grant contract amendment 1
with the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration related to the
State’s Cybersecurity Grant Program.
RESOLUTION 2025-10
WHEREAS, the City has received the attached grant contract amendment 1 from the State of
Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology
Solutions, (hereafter the “State”) for the State’s Cybersecurity Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into the attached grant contract amendment 1 with
the State for the project described, and to further authorize the Mayor to execute this contract 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 grant contract amendment 1 with the State for the project described herein, and it further
authorizes the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City of Cleveland.
This 27th day of January, 2025
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
i. Bid Summary – Privacy Fence on Callen Lane
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kristi Powers, Budget/Purchasing Coordinator
DATE: January 27, 2025
RE: Bid Summary – Privacy Fence
SUMMARY:
The City advertised to accept sealed bids on January 21, 2025, for the
installation of a privacy fence on Callen Lane. Bids are listed below.
• Kings Development Group, LLC $37,950.00__________
• Siler Fence Co. $66,173.00__________
• Tim’s Fencing $69,300.00___________
• RBJS Construction $64,600.00___________
• Quality Fence $63,200.00___________
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COMMITTEE FINDINGS:
No Board or Committee findings.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends awarding the contract to low bidder, Kings Development
Group, LLC.
j. Contract Extension – To extend the HVAC Service/Maintenance contract with
Icon Air & Mechanical Systems for an additional two-year term.
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kristi Powers, Budget/Purchasing Coordinator
DATE: January 27, 2025
RE: Contract Extension – HVAC Service/Maintenance
SUMMARY:
Requesting an extension to the current HVAC contract with Icon Air &
Mechanical Systems for an additional two-year term.
COMMITTEE FINDINGS:
None.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a two-year contract extension beginning
March 1, 2025.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Cassada moved that Zoning Ordinance 2025-02; heretofore passed on first
reading January 13, 2025 and found in Minute Book 32, Page 151; Concerning a request by
Marsha McKenzie to zone about .60 acres, more or less, for property located at 3910
Georgetown Rd. NW from R-3 High Density Single and Multi-Family Zoning District to PI
Professional Institutional Zoning District and includes Tax Map 033K Group A Parcel 008.00 be
voted for passage on final reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moore. Upon roll
call, Councilman Cassada, Councilman Moore, Vice Mayor Webb, Councilman Estes and
Councilman May voted aye. Councilwoman McKenzie abstained. The motion carried 5-0-1.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Vice Mayor Webb had no report at this time.
Councilman Moore had no report at this time.
Councilwoman McKenzie had no report at this time.
Councilman Estes stated St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is redoing the exterior and it looks
wonderful. He appreciates their work in the downtown area.
Councilman Cassada thanked Mr. Fivas and staff for meeting with Trent Collins for the
day and giving him an overview of city operations. It was very informative and appreciated.
Councilman May had no report at this time.
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NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES
The following Resolution was then presented in full:
RESOLUTION 2025-11
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WESTERN PORTION OF THE
DOWNTOWN CONNECTOR TO BETTER SERVE THE NEEDS OF DOWNTOWN
TRAFFIC INCLUDING USERS OF ALL MODES AND TO SUPPORT DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION AND BRING ABOUT LOCAL AND REGIONAL BENEFITS
WHEREAS, Inman Street continues to serve as the sole arterial street in the downtown
for the crosstown movement of traffic in an east-west direction while it is impacted by a rail
underpass that is too low for many vehicles, leading to collisions with the bridge and blocking of
the underpass; and
WHEREAS, the Inman Street rail underpass continues to be subject to flooding that
presents hazards to motorists and others; and
WHEREAS, Inman Street has been a primary feature of recent downtown revitalization
planning efforts which seek to restore walkability and a “Main Street” appeal to the artery
through conversion of some current travel lane space that is the location of various state routes
across town; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to identify and improve an alternative connector route across
town connecting major state and federal routes on either side of the Norfolk Southern Railway
while providing for a safe and efficient crossing of the railway for all users; and
WHEREAS, whereas as recent industrial relocation south of Inman Street and near the
Norfolk Southern Railway creates opportunities to construct a crosstown connector with less
impact on existing development; and
WHEREAS, grant opportunities such as the U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD
grant and other possibilities for the construction of a crosstown connector route that would need
to be carried out in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT),
railroad officials, and others,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Cleveland, Tennessee that:
1. Authorizes the Mayor and staff to engage with TDOT toward the cooperative
development of the most feasible funding opportunities for the planning and eventual
construction of a crosstown connector capital improvement project that would serve the needs
related to Inman Street as identified in the preceding section;
2. Authorizes the development of a BUILD construction grant application, or an
alternative grant program, to the USDOT for approval by the City Council; the approximate
estimate of this grant is $29,400,000 with a city or TDOT match of approximately $4,400,000.
3. The Mayor is authorized to sign all documents necessary to the grant application
process described herein.
Approved this 27th day of January, 2025.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Councilman Estes moved that Resolution 2025-11 be accepted as presented. The motion
was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
Councilman Estes moved to approve the purchase of properties identified as Tax Maps
049N O 010.00, 049N O 007.00, 049N O 008.00, 049N M 007.00, 049N N 008.00 and 049N N
002.00 for economic development and transportation needs [Oak/3rd Street]. The motion was
seconded by Councilman May. Councilman Cassada clarified the motion was to purchase and
move forward with the contract. Mayor Brooks stated yes. Mr. Fivas stated it is important,
looking at the agreement is that you are starting the due diligence period, and then we will close
after that. If we find something, we will report back to Council, however he doesn’t believe that
will happen. We still have the ability between now and the next meeting, if some other
information pops up, he will share with the Council.
Councilman Estes moved that City Attorney John Kimball, along with Chief Gibson and City
Manager Joe Fivas, draft a letter to the Collegedale Police Chief, including their City Manager and their
elected officials, laying out two things, their acknowledgement of receipt of their understanding of the
event that took place at Exit 20 and formally laying out our expectations for performance in the future.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Moore; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
Councilman Estes asked Dr. Jeff Elliott with the Cleveland City Schools to speak on the School
Board’s position on Vouchers related to the School Choice and the Education Freedom Scholarship Act
of 2025. Dr. Elliott stated the School Board took a deep dive into the Voucher proposal laid out by
Governor Lee. There were three main concerns, the financial aspects and investments in public schools,
accountability, and conducting transparent review of existing state voucher programs. The School Board
was unanimous in their vote to oppose expansion of the proposed voucher program. We would appreciate
affirmation from the City Council. Councilman Estes moved to endorse the letter from Cleveland City
Schools as written on January 17, 2025 to our elected representatives. The motion failed for a lack of a
second. Councilman Estes requested a copy of the School Board letter be incorporated into the minutes
and he hopes we support our schools better going forward. Councilman Cassada stated he would like to
receive further information on the voucher program. Councilman Estes stated the State Budget Office
released the Fiscal Note and encourages everyone to read what the State says about the bill and where the
money goes. Councilman Cassada replied he would like to be clear and have information on what he is
voting on.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Brooks announced the following:
a. The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Brooks adjourned the meeting at 3:34 p.m.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Mayor City Clerk
Agenda
City Council 190 Church St., NE
Cleveland, TN 37312
Work Session www.clevelandtn.gov
Agenda
Monday, January 27, 2025 1:00 PM Municipal Building
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Introduction of City Forester
b. HCNA – Deer Park
c. Introduction of New Director of Transportation
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT
a. Discussion about approval of the RAISE Grant and Property Acquisition
b. Discussion of Downtown Redevelopment
c. Public Safety Hazard Pay
d. Discussion of School Vouchers
e. Collegedale PD Issue
f. Development Issues
3. REVIEW OF 3:00 AGENDA – CITY MANAGER
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
a. Vice Mayor Webb
b. Councilman Moore
c. Councilwoman McKenzie
d. Councilman Estes
e. Councilman Cassada
f. Councilman May
g. Councilman Goff
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
City Council 190 Church St., NE
Cleveland, TN 37311
Regular Session www.clevelandtn.gov
Agenda
Monday, January 27, 2025 3:00 PM Municipal Building
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. WAIVE READING OF MINUTES
a. Regular Session – January 13, 2025 (p. 1)
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. CMS Wrestling State Champions
6. HEARING PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Final Passage - Zoning Ordinance 2025-01 – Concerning a request by Southeast
Land Trust to zone about .11 acres, more or less, from R2 unincorporated county to
R-2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family Zoning District, for property located at
Johnson Boulevard and includes Tax Map 058I Group B Parcel 009.00 (Planning
Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent) (p. 2-4).
b. Final Passage - Zoning Ordinance 2025-03 – Concerning a request by Paul
Grayson Smith Jr. to zone about 1.25 acres, more or less, for property located at
2121 North Ocoee Street from PI Professional Institutional Zoning District to CG
General Commercial Zoning District and includes Tax Map 049E Group C Parcel
005.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent) (p. 5-7).
c. Resolution 2025-05 – Authorizing the City to purchase artificial turf for the Blythe
Oldfield Futsal Court through the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative
Agreement #R220203 (p. 8-10).
d. Resolution 2025-06 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Order 1 with Black
Construction related to the Central Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project (p. 11-13).
e. Resolution 2025-07 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a professional services
agreement with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc to conduct Benthic
Macroinvertebrate sampling of Woolen Mill Branch (p. 14-25).
f. Resolution 2025-08 – Authorizing the City to purchase a compact excavator for
the Public Works Department through the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative
Agreement #011723-VCE (p. 26-30).
g. Resolution 2025-09 – Authorizing the Cleveland Fire Department to apply for the
Rescue Squad Grant Program (p. 31-32).
h. Resolution 2025-10 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign grant contract amendment 1
with the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration related to the
State’s Cybersecurity Grant Program (p. 33-38).
i. Bid Summary – Privacy Fence on Callen Lane (p. 39)
j. Contract Extension – To extend the HVAC Service/Maintenance contract with
Icon Air & Mechanical Systems for an additional two-year term (p. 40)
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Final Passage - Zoning Ordinance 2025-02 – Concerning a request by Marsha
McKenzie to zone about .60 acres, more or less, for property located at 3910
Georgetown Rd. NW from R-3 High Density Single and Multi-Family Zoning District
to PI Professional Institutional Zoning District and includes Tax Map 033K Group A
Parcel 008.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent) (p. 41-43).
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
a. Vice Mayor Webb
b. Councilman Moore
c. Councilwoman McKenzie
d. Councilman Estes
e. Councilman Cassada
f. Councilman May
g. Councilman Goff
10. NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES
a. Approval of the RAISE Grant Resolution (p. 44).
b. Council consideration of properties identified as Tax Maps 049N O 010.00, 049N O
007.00, 049N O 008.00, 049N M 007.00, 049N N 008.00 and 049N N 002.00 for
economic development and transportation needs (p. 45).
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025
12. ADJOURNMENT
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