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City of Crossville 392 N. Main Crossville, TN 38555 Minutes Tuesday, March 12, 2019 6:00 PM Council Chambers City Council Mayor James Mayberry Mayor Pro-Tem Art Gernt, Jr. Council Member J.H. Graham, III Council Member Rob E. Harrison Council Member Scot Shanks City Manager Greg Wood City Clerk Valerie Hale City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 BEER BOARD - 5:45 p.m. The Crossville Beer Board met on March 12, 2019 at Crossville City Hall. Mayor James Mayberry was present and presiding. He called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Present: 5 - Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry 1. Citgo Route 70 Market An application has been received for an off premises beer permit from Bharatbhai J. Patel for Citgo Route 70 Market located at 822 Sparta Hwy in Crossville. This is a new application due to change in ownership. Chief Jessie Brooks reported a clear records report and recommended approval. A motion was made by Council Member J. H. Graham, seconded by Council Member Rob Harrison, to approve the off premises permit for Citgo Route 70 Market. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry With no further business to discuss, the Beer Board adjourned at 5:47 p.m. REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 p.m. Call to Order The City Council for the City of Crossville met in regular session on March 12, 2019 at Crossville City Hall. Mayor James Mayberry was present and presiding. He called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: 5 - Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry Others present were City Manager Greg Wood, City Attorney Will Ridley, City Clerk Valerie Hale, Assistant City Clerk Malena Fisher, Lee Lawson, Connie Clapper, C.D. Clapper, John Conrad, Mary Conner, Andy Vaughn, Bill Sanders, Heather Mullinix, Jim Young, Dennis Schumacher, Joe Kerley, Levonn Hubbard, Richard Del Frate, Kevin Music, Tammie French, Isabell Constanza, Edward Oliver Billet, Mike Turner, A. Richeel, David Essex, Juana Essex, Steve Powell, Ashley Richards, Tim Begley, and Fred Houston. City of Crossville Page 1 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 1. Proclamations/Presentations a. Presentations March 2019 Student of the Month Student of the Month Iain Gargac was nominated for March for his “Fairness” character trait. 2. Public Comment Dennis Shoemaker, 453 Otter Creek Lane Crossville, Tennessee spoke to the Council on behalf of Indivisible Crossville. This is a group that deals with local issues such as plastic pollution. He spoke about the large amount of plastic being used and polluting rivers. The group's goal is to educate the public and encourage them to make changes and they are currently seeking to reduce plastic bags in big box stores. He requested the Council to support the group and sit down with retailers hoping to convince them to reduce the use of plastic bags by giving the public alternatives to carry merchandise purchased. David Essex, owner of Triple S & B Farms, spoke to the Council regarding the homeless issue. He recently encountered a homeless person and asked why he was homeless as there are many resources available. The person replied that the travel plaza offers free wi-fi, cell phone charging, and laundry facilities. Mr. Essex asked the Council to consider addressing the issue. He stated he does property maintenance work and is constantly encountering homeless people squatting and is concerned it is becoming an epidemic and will cause public safety issues. Mayor Mayberry advised Mr. Essex that the Council is aware and that a meeting was recently held regarding the issue and he hopes that a resolution can be agreed upon. 3. Appointments a. Stormwater Board of Appeals One appointment needs to be made to the Stormwater Board of Appeals. The term of Darrell Hall expired on 3/10/19. He represents the member at large segment on the Board. Mr. Hall has indicated his willingness to serve another term. A motion was made by Mayor James Mayberry, seconded by Council member Scot Shanks to re-appoint Darrell Hall to the Stormwater Board of Appeals. Aye: 5- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry 4. Consent Agenda Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Mayor James Mayberry, seconded by Council Member Scot Shanks to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Crossville Page 2 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 Aye: 5- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry a. Approval of minutes (02/12, 02/14) The Minutes were approved as recommended. Ordinances on Third Reading b. Ordinance amending FY18-19 Budget-Demolition & Cleanup A budget amendment is required for the Codes Department to complete the previously approved demolition projects. Debit 110-42420-269 Demolition & Cleanup, Credit 110-27100 Net Position This Ordinance was adopted on third reading. c. Ordinance amending Crossville Municipal Code Title 2 Chapter 2: Airport Committee In past years, the airport had an advisory committee to provide input and assistance for the Airport Manager. In light of comments made on the Airport Tenant Survey, this seems like a prudent idea to reinstate, both from the perspective that tenants requested it, but more so the almost unanimous agreement that tenants would like to see more activities at the airport and also more airport related businesses at the airport. This is not a task the Airport Manager can do alone, or is necessarily best suited to do. Recommendations for airport committee members: • 3-4 pilots, with at least 2 being IFR rated, and if any are turbine rated for the corporate jets, their specific knowledge could prove beneficial. • Representation from the Chamber of Commerce • Representative with civil engineering background • Representative with experience in marketing/aviation marketing This Ordinance was adopted on third reading d. Ordinance amending FY18-19 Budget Meadow Park Lake staff Meadow Park Lake Department and the Lake Commission request a full time year round position to be added to the existing staff at Meadow Park Lake. At this time the staff consists of a Lake Manager and one part-time year round employee at 30 hours a week. May through Labor Day, 2-3 seasonal employees are hired at a total of 54 hours a week Cost for a full year for the employee would be: Employee Annual Cost = $32,220.00 (Individual benefits + retirement + work comp) Employee Annual Cost = $42,000.00 (Family benefits + retirement + work comp) City of Crossville Page 3 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 BUDGET ACCOUNT: Debit 110-44420-121 Credit 110-27100 This Ordinance was adopted on third reading. e. Ordinance Amending FY18-19 Budget for repairs at Little Obed Pump Station The Little Obed Pump Station is in need of repairs to the pumps that are necessary for proper functioning of the station. Due to the desperate need for these repairs, staff is requesting to consider this an emergency purchase and allow the pumps to be acquired and installed prior to final reading of the budget amendment. Debit 413-41920-260 $55,000 Credit 413-28000 $55,000 This Ordinance was adopted on third reading. f. Ordinance amending FY18-19 Budget Crossville Aero The City Attorney presented an agreement to end the current contract between the City of Crossville and Crossville Aero. A budget amendment is required. BUDGET ACCOUNT: Debit 110-52500-290 Contractual Services $50,000 Credit 110-27100 Net Position $50,000 Debit 110-52500-332 Operations Fuel $25,000 Credit 110-27100 Net Position $25,000 This Ordinance was adopted on third reading. Ordinances on First Reading g. Ordinance Amending FY18-19 Budget-Pickleball Courts Bids were received for the conversion of 2 existing tennis courts to 8 pickleball courts. Currently, there is $40,000 budgeted, and the bid came in for $41,857.00. There was only one bid received, which was from Baseline Sports. The Parks & Rec Supervisor request approval of bid and budget amendment for additional $2,000. This Ordinance was approved on first reading. h. Ordinance amending FY18-19 Budget 10th Street Drainage The storm sewer on Crossville Community Church property is collapsing and causing storm water to overtop the roadway. The section of the storm sewer collapsing is property of the Church. The Church does not have the funds to replace and upsize the sewer line to a 48 inch pipe. The City Manager, Street Department Superintendent and the Director of Engineer have met with a group from the Church. They have requested that the City purchase the pipe and the church will purchase the stone for backfill and pay for the installation as described in the attached letter. The cost of 190 feet of 48 inch pipe is $8,521.50. If the City Council approves the purchase of the pipe, the City of Crossville Page 4 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 Street Department will rebuild the catch basin near the road and inspect the remaining City storm sewer for replacement. This portion of the storm sewer has been failing for more than ten years and it has finally collapsed. In the past, different City Managers have given the Street Department authorization to add stone to the parking area as the area has washed during large storm events. City Staff recommends the purchase of the pipe. A budget amendment is required. Debit 110-43100-950-003 $8600, Credit 110-27100 $8600 This Ordinance was approved on first reading. i. Ordinance amending FY18-19 Budget Garrison Park #2 Due to the recent change order for excavation quantities, a budget amendment in the amount of $40,000 is required. Debit 311-41920-931-004 Credit 311-36961 Debit 110-41990763 Credit 110-27100 This Ordinance was approved on first reading. Additional Consent Items j. Approval of Garrison Park Change Order #1 Bid Set 2 The Contractor has encountered rock on the installation of the storm sewer, sanitary sewer and the splash pad plumbing. He also encountered unsuitable soils in the building footprint. Rock and unsuitable soils were bid at a unit price with no quantities. The Engineering Department has calculated the quantities with the contractor as the work has progressed. The Contractor has encountered many weather delays due to rain. The total cost of work calculates to be an additional $49,570 and the Contractor has agreed to give a credit of $15,000 for layout work. This yields a contract change price of $34,570.The contractor is claiming 117 weather days and 25 additional days for rock excavation but due to the grant deadline, he is only asking for 25 additional days with a completion date of April 12th. The current contract completion date is March 5th. The grant completion date is Sunday April 14th. If the project is not submitted to TDEC for 100% completion by April 14th the City will lose $125,000. The City Manager and the Director of Engineering have met with the Contractor to discuss the possibility of the City completing portions of the work in order to meet the April 14th deadline. This will require a budget amendment. This Contract was approved as recommended. k. Approval of Certificate of Compliance for Good Times Wine Spirits & Brew City of Crossville Page 5 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 The Certificate of Compliance for Good Times Wine Spirits & Brew must be renewed every two years. This Certificate affirms that this business meets all requirements of the City of Crossville. Once approved, the Certificate will be submitted by the business to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for review, approval, and reissuance of their license. This Permit was approved as recommended. l. Approval of Certificate of Compliance for Peavine Wine & Spirits The Certificate of Compliance for Peavine Wine & Spirits must be renewed every two years. This Certificate affirms that this business meets all requirements of the City of Crossville. Once approved, the Certificate will be submitted by the business to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for review, approval, and reissuance of their license. This Permit was approved as recommended. m. Approval of Certificate of Compliance for Jan’s Wine & Liquor The Certificate of Compliance for Jan's Wine & Liquor must be renewed every two years. This Certificate affirms that this business meets all requirements of the City of Crossville. Once approved, the Certificate will be submitted by the business to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for review, approval, and reissuance of their license. This Permit was approved as recommended. n. Approval of temporary street closings for Friday at the Crossroads Friday at the Crossroads is being planned for 2019. They request the following streets to be closed: April 5, 2019 Event (3:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.) If possible, close Second St. last. June 7, 2019 Event (3:00 p.m. -10:15 p.m.-joint with the Relay for Life event), This is to accommodate the setup of the stage for the Relay for Life event planned from 4-10 p.m. and if at all possible, have Second Street be the last one closed. August 2, 2019 Event (3:45 p.m.-end of Dash in the Dark 5K-joint with Young Professional Alliance 5K run) *This is also the date of the annual 127 Yard Sale October 4, 2019 Event (3:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m) If possible, close Second St. last December 6, 2019 Event (3:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.) If possible, close Second St. last. • Main St. from Hwy 70 to Neecham St. • Stanley St. from West Ave. to Webb Ave. • First St. from West Ave. to Webb Ave. • Second St. from East St. to West Ave. • Fourth St. from Thurman Ave. to West Ave. • Fifth St. from Main St. to West Ave. • Rector Ave. from Fifth St. to Stanley St. • Thurman Ave at Fourth St. • Division Drive City of Crossville Page 6 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 • East Street This Permit was approved as recommended. o. Approval of temporary street closings for Crossville Cruisers The Crossville Cruisers requested that Main Street be closed on the 4th Saturday from April to October for cruise-ins. The times for each show are from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. The club has requested that Main Street be closed off from Lantana Road to North Street and also requesting Fourth Street to be closed off at Thurman Avenue beginning at 12:00 p.m. In an effort to lessen the burden on the City and downtown business merchants, it was suggested that the street closure be shortened by a block. This would close Main Street from First Street to Fifth Street, close Fourth Street at Thurman, and close Second Street at Main. This Permit was approved as recommended. p. Approval of agreement with Earl Dudley Inc. GPS Base Station The Engineering Department currently has a GPS base station at the Police Department. The system is in need of an upgrade that would cost between $8,000 and $12,000. Earl Dudley Inc. sells this type of service to individuals. They are currently looking for a location in Crossville to set up a GPS base station. They have agreed to give the City one access to their base station at no cost if the City will allow them to place the system on top of the City Hall building and provide internet access and electricity. This Contract was approved as recommended. q. Approval of change order Hwy 127N Elevated Storage Tank Painting The contractor for the Hwy 127N Tank painting project, Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC, has submitted a final payment request and request for approval of Change Order 1 (final quantities adjustment). The change order deducts $5,500 to pay another contractor to finish the work. There are a few minor punch list items left that need to be addressed once the weather warms up. This Contract was approved as recommended. r. Approval of contract with HFR Design, Inc. for engineering services for Homestead Elevated Water Storage Tank painting City Council approved a proposal from HFR Design, Inc. on February 12, 2019 for engineering services associated with the painting the Homestead tank. Approval of the contract for those services in the amount of $22,800 plus 10% of construction cost for daily site inspection by J&S Utility is requested. This Contract was approved as recommended. s. Approval to Release Lien 48 Ann Street The City Attorney recommends the release of the City's lien at 48 Ann Street. New property owners have requested to reduce the $12,000 lien to the City's actual costs of $2,000. The City Attorney recommends accepting the proposal to avoid the costs of a lawsuit. Once the new owners pay $2,000, the lien will be released when demolition of City of Crossville Page 7 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 the home has been completed. This Resolution was approved as recommended. Bids/Purchases t. Approval to purchase Mower for the Maintenance Department and declare the trade-in mowers as surplus property Bids were accepted for a new Commercial 12’ Batwing Rear Discharge Finish Mower. After reviewing all bids received, the Maintenance Department supervisor recommends purchasing the finish mower from Mountain Farm International for the purchase price of $12,781.53 minus the Trade-in value of $2,781.53 for both mowers. This item was budgeted for and approved in the 2018-2019 fiscal year budget. This Bid/Purchase was approved as recommended. 5. Other Business a. Approval to renew contract with Veolia Water North America-South LLC The City of Crossville contracts with Veolia Water-North America-South, LLC for wastewater operations, maintenance, and management services. The contract with Veolia is set to expire November 1, 2019. In accordance with terms of the contract, Veolia can provide written notice of intent requesting to renew the contract for an additional term, which has been received. A motion was made by Council Member J. H. Graham, seconded by Council Member Rob Harrison to renew contract with Veolia Water North America-South, LLC for additional five year term. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry b. Discussion and action on wage study The City received several wage study proposals. All but two eclipsed $30,000. Those two proposals were reviewed and references were checked by Ms. Crockett. MTAS also reviewed the two proposals and was familiar with both firms under review. Both firms had positive reviews from both MTAS and their customers with the understanding that the lowest priced study would yield acceptable results, but not to expect any bells and whistles. The HR Director and City Manager conducted phone interviews with both of the finalists. They found the services outlined by McGrath Human Resources Group would much better meet the needs of the City and the desires of the Council. However, McGrath’s proposal is $25,489 which is higher than the initial $20,000 estimate. The second choice would be Burris, Thompson, and Associates who quoted $17,295. Mr. Wood reported that McGrath Human Resources Group could start immediately in April, make presentation during a site visit and feel they can meet the timeline requested to have the study completed prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year. Mr. Wood noted that the second choice could not meet the deadline desired. A motion was made by Council Member Rob Harrison, seconded by Council City of Crossville Page 8 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 Member J. H. Graham to accept recommendation by the Human Resources Director and the City Manager to contract with McGrath Human Resources Group in the amount of $25,489. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry c. Discussion and action on engineering services for Raw Water Capacity Masterplan In November of 2017, J.R. Wauford and Company, Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Wauford) submitted a report that forecast the future required water demands as well as a basic discussion of the previously discussed alternatives. The report acknowledged that Crossville is experiencing rapid growth when compared to other similarly sized municipalities and that the 50-year water demand for Crossville ranged from 11 to 12 million gallons per day (MGD). The current firm yields of Meadow Park Lake, Holiday Hills Lake, and Lake Tansi are reported in the following table as determined by the Corps of Engineers or their consultants during previous studies. Reservoir Firm Yield (MGD) Meadow Park Lake 3.58 Holiday Hills Lake 5.34 Lake Tansi 3.50 Total 12.42 The firm yield is defined as the daily capacity that can be removed from each reservoir during the drought of record without running out of water. Each reservoir will experience significant drawdown during the drought of record but would eventually recover due to rainfall. Further modeling has indicated that raising Meadow Park Lake Dam approximately 18 feet will increase the firm yield of this reservoir to 4.8 MGD which would increase the total available firm yield of all three reservoirs to 13.64 MGD. The stated firm yields exceed the required forecast 50-year water demands. The two basic alternatives that should be examined in order to recommend a road map to Crossville for project implementation are as follows: 1. Alternative No. 1 – Consolidate Water Treatment at Meadow Park Lake a. Raise Meadow Park Dam b. Expand Meadow Park Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to 10.5 MGD (Two Phases) c. Construct facilities to transfer raw water from Holiday Hills Lake to Meadow Park Lake d. Construct improvements to provide for adequate transfer of treated water within the distribution system e. Abandon Holiday Hills WTP 2. Alternative No. 2 – Continued Use of two Water Treatment Plants a. Raise Meadow Park Lake Dam b. Expand Meadow Park Lake WTP to 7.0 MGD c. Expand and Renovate Holiday Hills WTP to 5.5 MGD Examination of these two alternatives will identify the financial implications of each alternative and compare the life cycle costs of each alternative. In addition, the permitting requirements of each alternative will be considered. City of Crossville Page 9 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 The amendment for the master plan is for $62,500. Mayor James Mayberry felt this should be discussed during budget hearings. Council member Graham stated that the water/sewer fund is well above budget, and he feels the City can afford the master plan and it would not affect cash flow. A motion was made by Council Member J. H. Graham, seconded by Council Member Scot Shanks, to approve Amendment Number 2 with J.R. Wauford Co. to complete the Raw Water Study Master Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt and Council Member Scot Shanks Nay: 1- Mayor James Mayberry d. Approval of Meadow Park Sewer Line Extension and Water Transmission Line to SRF for prioritizing The sewer line extension to Meadow Park Water Filtration Plant is estimated to be $953,000 shovel ready project. The Water Transmission Line Replacement is estimated to be $585,000 shovel ready project. The Engineer has submitted these projects to SRF (State Revolving Fund) for prioritizing in their ranking of projects. The funding source must be decided for these projects before acquisition of easements commence so that the proper process is followed. These projects were originally started utilizing City reserves and if SRF is utilized for funding, an amendment to the Engineers contract for additional work will be required and a grant overseer such as Evan Sanders will need to be hired. It is believed that the amount of the loan forgiveness will outweigh the additional cost of the additional work required by utilizing this funding agency. City Staff request the Council to give their approval of the submission of these projects to the State Revolving Fund Loan Program. Although projects are submitted to SRF, this does not bind the City to SRF funding. Council member Graham requested that the City Engineer and City Manager return to the Council with grant options with SRF and Rural Development. A motion was made by Council Member J. H. Graham, seconded by Council Member Rob Harrison, to approve approve submission of Meadow Park Sewer Line Extension and Water Transmission Line projects to SRF for prioritizing. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry e. Approval of final change order for Holiday & Meadow Park WTP Improvements W & O has satisfactorily completed all the work on the contract for Water Treatment Plant Improvements and close out is recommended by the engineers, J.R. Wauford & Co. As part of the close out process, approval of the final change order is required. The change order is for a time extension in November and does not affect the price of the contract. City of Crossville Page 10 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 Council member Graham stated that the City is willing to grant the extension and to not collect on the liquidated damages provision within the contract because of the delay created by the mobilization of the specific sludge removal equipment requested by the City. He stated that the City stands firm with contractors to time limits and requires that projects are completed on time. Mayor Mayberry commended W & O Construction for their work. City Manager Wood stated the contractor was on the jobsite many times that most contractors would not have been. A motion was made by Mayor James Mayberry, seconded by Council Member Rob Harrison, to approve the change order granting time extension. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry f. Discussion and action on City flag The City flag’s manufacturer is out of business and it is time to re-order flags. It was decided that this might be a good time to update the flag. Council discussed the flag at their recent retreat and suggested having a contest. Council member Harrison stressed that the flag should be consistent with the City's current branding and image. A motion was made by Council Member Rob Harrison, seconded by Council Member J. H. Graham to approve a contest for the design of a City flag that is consistent with current branding with the following prizes: 1st-$200 2nd -$100 3rd-$50 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry g. Discussion and action on Interim Fixed Based Operator’s Agreement The City Manager proposes to contract with Eric Ramsey for a six month period to provide FBO services. The City Manager presented a contract for approval. He stated it was much more extensive and intricate than previous FBO contracts. He also indicated the commercial hangar was not included in the agreement. He stated Mr. Ramsey is a certified mechanic, pilot, and former FBO Operator. Mr. Wood will be sending out RFQs for a permanant FBO operator. The proposed interim contract includes a month to month provision in case the process to contract with a new FBO Operator takes longer than expected. Mayor Mayberry commended City Manager Wood and City Attorney Ridley on work they did on the agreement. A motion was made by Council Member Rob Harrison, seconded by Council Member Scot Shanks, to approve Interim Fixed Based Operator ageement based upon City Manager's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Crossville Page 11 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 Aye: 5- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry 6. City Attorney's Report The City Attorney reported that there have not been any new lawsuits filed against the City within the last 30 days. City Attorney’s Report Mr. Ridley updated the City Council on the status of the Inn of the Cumberlands demolition. It has been completed and the Judge has approved the sale of the property. Due to its commercial nature, the Judge's appointed Special Clerk and Master has requested to hire an auction company to handle the sale. Tays Auction Company is one of the pre-approved auction companies of the Chancery Court. Tays can accommodate online bidding; therfore, the land has a nationwide bidding audience. The Chancellor is requesting to hire Tays, which will be entitled to 6% commission that is set by law. The Chancellor also requests $1,000 for advertising expenses, which will come out of the proceeds of the sale. Mr. Ridley and the City Manager reported the back taxes on the property are approximately $60,000. The expense of the demolition was approximately $90,000. A motion was made by Council Member J. H. Graham, seconded by Council Member Rob Harrison, to hire Tays Auction Company and give $1,000 advertising allowance which will come out of proceeds of the sale. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry City Attorney Ridley updated the Council on the Northwest Connector (Phase 3) project. There are two properties that an agreement cannot be reached. He requested approval to file a lawsuit to condemn the properties. The lawsuit will be filed in the name of the State of Tennessee and Mr. Ridley has been appointed by the Governor as a Special Deputy Attorney General to file the lawsuits. Council member Graham stated he regretted having to condemn the properties but that progress has to continue. Mr. Ridley stated these are friendly condemnations and that the reasons for not reaching agreements were minor and mostly related to contract verbiage. A motion was made by Council Member J. H. Graham, seconded by Mayor James Mayberry, to condemn the areas described as Crossville Ceramics and the Travel Plaza. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Council Member J. H. Graham, Council Member Rob Harrison, Mayor Pro-tem Art Gernt, Council Member Scot Shanks and Mayor James Mayberry 7. City Manager's Report City of Crossville Page 12 City Council Minutes March 12, 2019 City Manager's Report - March City Manager Greg Wood gave the monthly revenue reports for sales tax, wholesale beer, retail liquor, and hotel occupancy tax. He also presented reports on monthly police & fire statistics, water loss, building permits, special projects, bonded debt, grants, and the Chamber of Commerce scorecard. Garrison Park is progressing and significant work will be occuring within the next week on the splash pad portion. The airfield pavement rehabilitation project will be resumed next month. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. City of Crossville Page 13