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Gallatin, TN · April 27, 2021

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CITY OF GALLATIN COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING April 27, 2021 6:00 pm ELECTRONIC MEETING Pursuant to Governor Lee’s Executive Orders No. 16 and subsequent orders and the need to limit the community spread of COVID-19, the April 27, 2021 Gallatin Council Committee Meeting will be held by electronic means. The meeting will be live-streamed to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the Council and citizens of Gallatin. Join the Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85848106643, dial +1 470 250 9358 or +1 470 381 2552, and enter Webinar ID: 858 4810 6643.  Call to Order – Councilman Hayes  Roll Call: Alexander – Fann – Vice Mayor Fennell – George – Hayes– Love – Overton – Mayor Brown  Approval of Minutes: April 13, 2021 Council Committee Electronic Meeting  Public Recognition  Mayor’s Comments AGENDA 1. Ordinance No. O21Ø4-27 Appropriating $500 Donation from Rogers Group to Gallatin Beautiful (Richard Depriest, Public Works Superintendent) 2. Continued Discussion on Ordinance No. O21Ø2-10 Amending Gallatin Municipal Code Chapter 14, Solid Waste in Its Entirety (Richard Depriest, Public Works Superintendent) 3. Resolutions R21Ø4-33 and R21Ø4-34 Re-Appointing Tim Hertel and Jeannie Gregory as Board Members of the Gallatin Economic Development Agency Board (James Fenton, Executive Director of EDA) 4. Resolution No. R21Ø5-37 Reclassifying a Building Codes Employee from Temporary Seasonal to Permanent Part Time (Chuck Stuart, Building Official)  Other Business  Department Head Reports  Adjourn 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 1 The City of Gallatin Council Committee Electronic Meeting Tuesday, April 13, 202'1. Councilman Craig Hayes called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's Executive Order #'J..6 and subsequent orders and the need to limit the community spread of COVID-I9, the April 13,2021Gallatin City Council Committee Meeting was held by electronic means. The meeting was live- streamed to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the Council and citizens of Gallatin. Instructions for public participation in the meeting were available on the City's website. Councilman Overton made motion to allow the meeting electronically; Councilwoman Love seconded. Councilman Hayes requested a roll call vote to allow the meeting electronically and a roll call of those present. City Recorder Connie Kittrell called the roll call vote: Vice Mayor Shawn Fennell Yes/Present Councilman John D. Alexander Absent at Beginning of Meeting Councilman Steve Fann Yes/Present Councilwoman Eileen George Yes/Present Councilman Craig HaYes Yes/Present Councilwoman Lynda Love Yes/Present Councilman Jimmy Overton Yes/Present Motion passed with 6 aYes and 0 naYs Department Heads and Others Present: Chuck Stuart, Building Official Tracy Townsend, Interim Fire Chief Susan High-McAuIeY, CitY AttorneY Connie Flood, H.R. Director Aaron Hicksory Engineer Project Manager Lori Smiley, LT. Director Bill McCord, CitY Planner David Brown, Parks & Rec. Director Connie Kittrell, CitY Recorder Donald Bandy, Police Chief David Kellogg, Public Utilities Director |eff Hentschel, Communications Director Richard Depriest, Public Works Director James Fentory EDA Director Rachel Nichols, Finance Director 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 2 Council Committee Minutes April13,2021 Aooroval of Minutes Councilman Hayes presented the ]anuary t2,2021,, March 9,2021. and March 23, 202L Council Committee Minutes for approval. Councilwoman George made motion to approve; Councilman Overton seconded. City Recorder Connie Kittrell called the roll call vote: Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Councilman Fann Yes Councilwoman George Yes Councilman Hayes Yes Councilwoman Love Y es Councilman Overton Yes Motion passed with 6 aYes and 0 naYs Public Councilman Hayes opened public recognition' Communications Director ]eff Hentschel called uPon those wishing to speak. With no one wishing to speak public recognition was closed. Mayor's Comments o Mayor presented a letter from the City of Mt. |uliet thanking the city for the help provided during the tornado disaster. a Mayor asked council if the approval for the Farm to Table street closure still stood as the correct date should have been September 18,202'l'. Council agreed. a Mayor announced the indoor pool at the Civic Center will be reopening on April 15,2021. his o Mayor welcomed Gallatin Police Officer Daniel Green back to patrol after injury 2 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 3 Council Committee Minutes April13,2021 Mayor asked everyone to keep the Suter and Weidner families in their prayers. Councilman Alexander entered the meeting. Agenda 7. #o27 17.82 + Acres the R2O-Low Densitv District to the MRO- Multiple Residential and District th a Pre Master for Northfie ld Church on 20.20 Acres. City Planner Bill McCord presented this ordinance using a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. McCord stated the Planning Commission recommended approval' Council discussed. NorthField Church Representative Bill Jacoby and Pastor Tom Haddon provided information using a PowerPoint presentation' Developer Representative Andy Leath provided additional information' Council continued discussion. Fennell Councilman overton made motion to move to council; vice Mayor seconded. City Recorder Connie Kittrell called the roll call vote: Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Councilman Alexander Yes Councilman Fann Yes Councilwoman George Yes Councilman HaYes Yes Councilwoman Love Y ES Councilman Overton Y es Motion passed withT ayes and 0 nays' J 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 4 Council Committee Minutes April13,2021 2. Ordinance #02104-23 an Amended Pre Master Plan for 's flome Center and Aoorovins a Master D evelooment Plan for the Vinewood Townhomes on a7 .24 (+/J Acre Lot and a Portion of a 3.9 (+/-) Acre Lot. City Planner Bill McCord presented this ordinance using a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. McCord stated the Planning Commission recommended approval. Council discussed Councilman Overton made motion to move to council; Vice Mayor Fennell seconded. City Recorder Connie Kittrell called the roll call vote: Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Councilman Alexander Yes Councilman Fann Yes Councilwoman George Yes Councilman Hayes Yes Councilwoman Love Yes Councilman Overton Yes Motion passed withT ayes and 0 nays. 3. Ordinance #02704-24 Rezoning Two Lots and a Portion of a Lot 2.30 Acres D els 001.00 the and to Planned General Commercial District with a Preliminarv Master Deve Plan for Hanqar Unlimited. City Planner Bill McCord presented this ordinance using a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. McCord stated the Planning Commission recommended approval' Mayor Fennell Councilman Overton made motion to move to council; Vice seconded. City Recorder Connie Kittrell called the roll call vote: 4 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 5 Council Committee Minutes April13,2021 Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Councilman Alexander Yes Councilman Fann Yes Councilwoman George Yes Councilman Hayes Yes Councilwoman Love Yes Councilman Overton Yes Motion passed withT ayes and 0 nays. 4. #02704-25 A an d Master for s Final Master Development Plan. City Planner Bill McCord presented this ordinance using a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. McCord stated the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. Councilman Alexander made motion to move to council; Vice Mayor Fennell seconded. City Recorder Connie Kittrell called the roll call vote: Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Councilman Alexander Yes Councilman Fann Yes Councilwoman George Yes Councilman HaYes Yes Councilwoman Love Y CS Councilman Overton Y es Motion passed withT aYes and 0 naYs 5. # Ac of T -v Cros Engineer Project Manager Aaron Hickson presented this resolution' Mr. Hickson stated the Planning Commission recommended approval' 5 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 6 Council Committee Minutes April13,2021 Councilman Overton made motion to move to council; Vice Mayor Fennell seconded. City Recorder Connie Kittrell called the roll call vote: Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Councilman Alexander Yes Councilman Fann Yes Councilwoman George Yes Councilman Hayes Yes Councilwoman Love Y CS Councilman Overton Y es Motion passed withT ayes and 0 nays. 6 ution 04-36 Pu the of Tenness ee - Greens Villaee N Tracts LA, 18.1C. Engineer Project Manager Aaron Hickson presented this resolution' Councilman Overton made motion to move to council; Councilwoman George seconded. City Recorder Connie Kittrell called the roll call vote: Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Councilman Alexander Yes Councilman Fann Yes Councilwoman George Yes Councilman HaYes Yes Councilwoman Love Yes Councilman Overton Yes Motion passed withT aYes and 0 naYs 7 for a at of Engineer Project Manager Aaron Hickson presented this ordinance There was much discussion. 6 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 7 Council Committee Minutes April13,2021 Councilman Overton made motion to move to council; Vice Mayor Fennell seconded. City Recorder Connie Kittrell called the roll call vote Vice Mayor Fennell Yes Councilman Alexander Yes Councilman Fann Yes Councilwoman George Yes Councilman Hayes Yes Councilwoman Love Y es Councilman Overton Y es Motion passed withT ayes and 0 nays. 8. Monthlv Financial Reports for February. Finance Director Rachel Nichols presented the reports Other Business Councilman Hayes opened other business. . Councilman Overton asked for an update on Liberty Branch Park. parks and Recreation Director David Brown stated they are prepared to start mowing and weed eating' Economic Development Agency Director James Fenton stated Noon Rotary Board of Directors will be discussing this Thursday. with no one else wishing to speak other business was closed. Department Head RePorts Councilman Hayes opened department head reports' o City planner Bill McCord provided a revised update on the Vintage Baker's Crossing Park donation' 7 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 8 Council Committee Minutes April13,2021 o City Planner Bill McCord presented the traffic count lists for various locations throughout the citY' o City Planner Bill McCord presented a request from Sumner County for a waiver of the requirement for a surety for the judicial center and parking gatage. Council agreed' With no one else wishing to speak department head reports was closed. Adjourn Councilwoman Love made motion to adjourn; Councilman Overton seconded. Councilman Hayes adjourned the meetingat7:13 P.M. without objection. Mayor Paige Brown Connie Kittrell City Recorder 8 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 9 CITY OF GALLATIN COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA April 27, 2021 DEPARTMENT: Public Works AGENDA# 1 SUBJECT: Appropriation of$500.00 in donations from 110-36700 to 110-43000-236, Gallatin Beautiful SUMMARY: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT: __D_Resolution __[]_ Correspondence _D_ Bid Tabulation JgJ__ Ordinance _o::_ Contract fl_other Approved Rejected Deferred -a­D Notes: 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 10 ORDINANCE NO. o21g,4.27 ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5OO DONATION FROM ROGERS GROUP TO GALLATIN BEAUTIFUL BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF GALLATIN, TENNESSEE, thAt thE SUM Of $5OO is hereby appropriated from a donation received from Rogers Group, 110'36700, to Gallatin Beautitul, I 10-43000-236, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF GALLATIN, TENNESSEE, thAt thiS Ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the public welfare requiring such. PASSED FIRST READING: PASSED SECOND READING: MAYOR PAIGE BROWN ATTEST: CONNIE KITTREI,I, CITY RECORDER APPROVED AS TO FORM: SUSAN HIGH.MCAULEY CITY ATTORNEY 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 11 CITY OF GALLATIN COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA April 27, 2021 DEPARTMENT: Public Works AGENDA# 2 SUBJECT: Solid Waste Municipal Code revisions SUMMARY: Continued presentation/discussion of proposed revisions and re-write of Chapter 14 Solid Waste Municipal Code. RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT: D Resolution _D_ Correspondence _D_ Bid Tabulation � Ordinance _D_ Contract J8J_other Approved 1-1 Rejected 0 Deferred 0 Notes: 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 12 ORDINANCE NO. 02162.IA ORDINANCE AMENDING GALLATIN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14, SOLID WASTE IN ITS ENTIRETY WHEREAS, it is deemed in the public interest to amend the Gallatin Municipal Code from time to time; and WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council have recommended that the City of Gallatin Municipal Code, Chapter 14, Solid Waste, be deleted in its entirety and replaced as set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF GALLATIN' TENNESSEE, that the Gallatin Municipal Code, Chapter 14, Solid Waste, be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: CHAPTER 14 SOLID WASTE Sec. l4-1. - Purpose. This chapter is determined and declared to be a sanitary measure fol fu protection and promotion ofihe health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Gallatin, hereinafter referred to as ;the City." It outlines th" *"*r*"s to be implemented to provide for the appropriate disposal of solid waste. Sec. l4-2. - Definitions. For the purpose of this chopter, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives shall the present have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in and words in the tense include the futur" tense, words used in the plural include the singular, singular include the plural. The word "shall" is always mandatory. Back door pick-up. Service provided by the City for disabled, infirmed, or ill customers' lacking the physical *ifity to move their container to appropriate servicing point for City equiprient. S"iuic" is provided as outlined and conditioned in the ESOSWD document. building Bulk ltem. Any item that will not fit in standard solid waste container, excluding materials, hazardous waste, industrial waste, or other items or materials that are not collected by standard City equiPment. plaster, concrete, Building materials. Any material such as lumber, brick, block, stone, or any other substances acc'mulated as the urpt uti, ,ooing *t ingi.t, gutt"rr, flooring, carpet, of new buildings or ,rsutt or r"pairi or ualitioir to existing uuitaings or structures, construction structures. and storage of solid Container. A can, dumpster, or other storage vessel used for collection waste 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 13 Cuttings. All tree limbs, trimmings, shrubbery, etc. Environmental Services Overview of Solid Waste Disposal (ESOSWD document). Document published by the City Environmental Services Department outlining the regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures for City Solid Waste collection services. Garbage. Putrescible animal and vegetable waste, liquid, or otherwise resulting from the handling, frocessing, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food and all cans, bottles, and other containers originally used for food stuffs. Gayden refuse. All accumulations of plants, stems, roots, vegetables, and fruits remaining after harvest. Hazardous refuse. Any chemical, compounds, mixture, substances, or articles which may constitute ahazaidto health or may cause damage to property by reason of being explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, unstable, irritating, radioactive, or otherwise harmful. The foilo*ing is a tist of su6stances which should not be placed with solid waste collected by the City. (l) Flammable liquids, solids, or gases such as gasoline, benzine, alcohol, or other similar substances; (2) Any material that could be hazardous or injurious to City employees or which could cause damage to City equipment and/or facilities; waste (3) Hazardous waste as defined in T.C.A. 68-21,2-104(9) and household hazardous as defined in T.C.A. 68-2ll-802(a)(7); (4) Construction waste consisting of materials from construction, demolition, remodeling, or construction site preparation including, but not limited to, rocks, bricks, dirt, debris, fill, plaster, guttering, and all types of scrap materials; (s) Hurnan or aninal excrement; (6) Hot materials such as ashes, cinders, etc.; (7) lnt.ectious waste including, but not limited to, those classitjed by the tbllowing: a. Isolation wastes. Wastes contaminated by patients who are isolated due to Guidelines communicable disease as provided in the U.S Center for Disease Control for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals (July 1983)' and stocks b. Cultures and stocks of infectious agents and associated biological cultures pathological of infectious agents, including specimen cultures from medical and and industrial laboratories, ,itur", and stocks of inf""tious agents from research laboratories, waste from the production of biological, discarded lice and attenuated vaccines; of etiologic c. Laboratory waste which has come into contact with cultures and stocks agents or blood specimens. Such wastes include, but are not limited to, culture dishes, transfer, inoculate and mix cultures, paper and blood specimen tubes, devices used to cloth which has come into contact with cultures, and stock of etiologic agents; d. Human blood and blood products. Waste human blood and blood products such as serum, plasma, and other blood components; 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 14 e. pathological wastes. Pathological wastes such as tissues, organs, body parts, and body fluids that are removed during surgery and autopsy; f. Discarded sharps. All discarded sharps, e.g., hypodermic needles, syringes, pasteur pipettes, broken glass, scalpel blades, etc. used in patient care, medical research, or industrial laboratories; g. Contaminated animal carcasses, body parts and bedding of animals that were intentionally exposed to pathogens in research, in the production of biological or in vitro testing of pharmaceuticals' (8) Human andlor animal remains. Industrial waste. All wastes peculiar to industrial, manufacturing, or processing plants. Litter. All garbage, refuse, and trash and all other waste material which, if thrown, deposited, public health, safety, or left unattended as ierein prohibited, tends to create a danger or nuisance to and welfare. Nonresidential estahlishment. Any dwelling, building, nr facility that is not a home for an Nonresidential establishments individual family unit, as allowed by the curent zoning ordinance. as defined in this chapter also include multi-use, multi-family, and mixed use dwellings, buildings, and facilities. Producer. Person or entity responsible for generation of solid waste' public place. Area, publicly or privately owned, to which the public have access by right or invitation, expressed or imPlied. including Refuse. All putrescible antl nonpulrescible solid wastes (except body waste) automobiles' garbug",trash, industrial waste, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, and abandoned Trash. Nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes such as paper, boxes, cloth, wrappings, crates, grass clippings, cuttings, leaves, glass, and water tanks, similar material. It stratt not include Uuff.V refuse meaning stovesn rofrigerators, fumaces, or similar bulky material washing machines, furniture, automotive parts, tires, bedding, thirty (30) gallons' Trash having weight greater than fifty (50) pounds and/or a volume greater than shall be divided into three (3) categories: cans' or (l) Household trash. Wasteaccumulation of paper, sweepingso dust, rags,tobottles'housekeeping' other mattet oi*V kind, other than garbage, which is usually attendant (2) Yard trash. cuttings, leaves, grass clippings,_ etc. resulting from normal maintenance cuttings and and care of i*Jr"up-"d, manicui"d grounds and lawns but does not include leaves from that portion of groundsihat have been left in its natural state without annual maintenance. Business trash. Any waste accumulation of dust, paper, cardboard, excelsior, rags, or (3) other accumulations other than garbage, household trash, or industrial waste which are businesses' usually attendant to the operation of stores, offices, and similar trash or any solid solid waste. Garbage,building materials, cuttings, refuse, waste, litter, material needing disposal and as defined in TCA 68-211-103. 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 15 Sec. 14-3. - Rules and regulations to implement chapter' The superintendent of public works may make such necessary or desirable rules and regulations as are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter in order to aid in administration and in order to insure compliance and enforcement. Sec. 14-4. - Solid Waste Storage. Each owner, occupant, or other responsible person using or occupying any building or p*p.rty within tire City is iequired to store solid waste in closed containers or other designated a"ceptaute manner suitable foipickup and disposal by private or public means in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No person shall place any solid waste in any street, alley, or other public place or upon any privat" property, whether owned by such person or not,_within the City except it be in proper containers for collection or under approval granted by the superintendent of public works' "ipr"sr body of Nor shall any person throw or deposit any solid waste in any stream, drainageway, or water. Any unauthorized accumulation of solid waste on any premises is hereby.declared to be a nuisanc! and is prohibited. Failure to remove any existing accumulation of solid waste shall be deemed a violati-on of this chapter and subject to enforcement as set out in this Code. All persons within the City are required to keep their premises in a clean and sanitary as provided in this condition, free from the accumulation oi solid waste except when stored chapter. It shall be the drrty of every person in possession, charge, or control of any premises or or cause to be kept at all times establishment, where solid waste isireated or accumulated to keep premises' containers, specified herein, for the deposit of solid waste on the Sec. 14-5. - Solid Waste Movement' sand' gravel' dirt' The owner, lessee, or operator of every vehicle engaged in hauling any stone, rock, brick , limestone dust, asphalt, garbage, trash, solid waste, of any "oul,limestone, likely to blow, fall, or be scattered material which may, as a result of such vehicle's movement, be on or along City streets and alleys shall maintain such a vehicle in a secure condition and shall as to prevent any portion of such direct and supervise tt e toaaing of said vehicle in such a manner being scattered on City streets or alleys' materials, products, or substanJes from falling, blowing,.or be removed or carried on or Nor shall garbage or other materials offensiii to the;ight or smell along the streets ana ateys of the city unless it be in irucks having appropriate encapsulation, sealing, and ProPer cover. the City any refuse in such a No person shall cast, place, sweep, or deposit anywhere within upon any street' sidewalk' alley' manner that it may be carried-or deposited by the elements place, or into any occupied premises within the City' drainageway, sewer, f*t*uy, or otheipublic of section 12-30 of Code' Violations of these provisions shall be treateilas violation 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 16 Sec. 14-6. - Solid Waste DumPing. Solid waste dumping is prohibited as outlined in Section 18-197 of this Code. Sec. 14-7. - Recycling and Solid Waste Reuse. All producers of solid waste are encouraged to recycle and reuse as much solid waste as possible. The City may establish recycling and reuse services, including drop off centers and collection services as deemed feasible by the superintendent of public works. Guidelines for these services are outlined in the ESOSWD document. Depositing or dumping of materials not specifically identified as being recyclable at said drop off centers or collection points shall be cbnsidered dumping as identified in section 18'197 of Code' Sec. 14-8. - City Solid Waste Collection Services. The City may provide solid waste collection services through its Environmental Services to department as it dlerns feasible. If service is deemed infeasible, it is the owner's responsibility self-service or private provide for other means of solid waste collection and disposal through iontractors. Conditions and regulations goveming City collection service are provided below. (a) Collection services of acceptable solid waste are made in accordance with the ESOSWD document available on the Ciiy's website or Public Works Department. Collection service may b" denied by the superintindent of public works if adequate access to the solid waste is noi available or space for appropriate siorage of the solid waste is not available. Fees for collection services are as outlined herein' (b) Collection services include container collection, brush and yard waste collection, and bulk item collection. (c) Long driveway and private road (over 400' from public roadway) collection services can be provlded for customirs that desire not to bring solid waste to the public road. This service has additional costs as outlined below and requires a release of liability for City equipment entering said private property. Provisions of this service are contingent upon ability of uppropiiut" safely provide the service, as determined by the superintendent of public works. "quip*rnito due to age, (d) Customers who cannotplace containers as outlined in the ESOSWD document, statement will be disability, infirmity, or illness may request back door pickup' A doctor's aiong with a reiease-of liability for entering property for provision of this ,.qui*O service. "*ually (e) Containers used for solid waste collection must meet the standards outlined in the of said container, are the ESOSWD document. Maintenance, ownership, and responsibility is the.responsibility customer,s responsibility. Damage to container due to normal.servicing provided for containers that are not in acceptable of the container,s o*rr.r. Service will not be condition, as determined by the superintendent of public works. 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 17 (0 Brush and yard waste collection service are provided as outlined in the ESOSWD document. (g) Bulk item pick-up, as defined in Section l4-2, is available as outlined in the ESOSWD document (h) The following solid waste are not eligible for pickup by City collection services: a. Any waste not stored or placed as required by this Chapter or the ESOSWD document. b. Any bulk-items, brush, leaves, stumps, vines, or other materials resulting from work done on property other than those for which service is provided. c. Any bulk-items, brush, leaves, stumps, vines, or other materials resulting from work done by commercial contractors for the purposes of land clearing or development' d. Building material or hazardous refuse as defined in Section l4-2, whether generated by a contractor or the owner or any other person' e. Automobile, truck, tractor, and other vehicle tires and any other motor vehicle parts shall be disposed ofby owner or producer. Sec. 14-9. - Collection service and fee. (a) A container collection fee oftwelve dollars ($12.00) permonth per container for all owners, occupants, and entities wishing to receive refuse collection service from the City, is hereby established. Said refuse collection fee shall be billed to each such owner, occupant, and entity monthly on the utility billing from the City. Failure to pay said refuse collection fee shall result in discontinuance of service. (b) A.'long driveway" or "private road" (over 400' flom public roadway) 1'ee of eight dollars ($S.00) pei month for all cistomers receiving said service outlined above is established. Said year fee shali be billed annually in lump sum amount of ninety-six dollars ($96.00) per (c) A onetime brush collection fee of seventy-five dollars ($75) per trailer load for Non- Environmental Services customers or special collections outside of the normal brush route. (d) A brush collection fee of (e) A recycling fee of -- sec. 14-10. - Authority of cify to confiscate, etc. unsatisfactory containers. good condition that collection Containers used for the deposit of solid waste shall be in such thereof shall not injure the person collecting the contents nor be unsuitable for the healthful and to confiscate or to remove sanitary storage of solid *u.1" substances. The City is hereby authorized with the requirements unsatisfactor/containers from the premises of properties that do not comply of this chapter; provided, howevei, that the owners or their agents or lessees of such containers (5) days'notice in writing delivered to the shall be duiy noiifird of such impending action by five pr"-ir", on which the unsatisfactory container is located. Cost for removal will be assessed against said ProPertY. 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 18 Sec. 14-11. - Proximity of othcr personal effects. Solid waste shall not be stored in close proximity to other personal effects which are not desired to be collected but shall be reasonably separated in order that the collector can clearly distinguish between what is to be collected and what is not to be collected. Personal effects stored presumed or plaied within three (3) feet of a container or pile of solid waste shall be prima facie to be solid waste to be collected. Sec. 14-12. - Nonresidential establishment containers, storage, practices and requirements. Solid waste produced by keepers and/or owners of nonresidential establishments. (a) City solid waste collection services can be provided if determined to be appropriate by the superintendent of public works, Determination will be made based upon: a. Ability to provide service' b. Quantity of solid waste being collected. c. Appropriateness of containers to be used for storage of the solid waste in the area. d. Location and accessibility of containers to be serviced' (b) procedure for disputes between producer and the superintendent of public ' ' Appeal Within ten (10) days after the mailing of the notice or the service thereof of the *ortr. superintendent of publi" works' decision, the keepers or owners of the nonresidential establishment may appeal to the city council for a hearing to contest the decision. (c) producers not utilizing City solid waste collection services shall provide for storage, collection seryices and methods, and screening for storage compliant with the City zoning ordinance. Sec. 14-13. - Industrial waste' the ownet, lessee, The collection and disposal of industrial waste shall be the responsibility of occupant, or Producer. Sec. 14-14. - Hazardous refuse. container, No hazardous refuse, as defined in Section !4-2, shallbe placed in any receptacle, of such refuse shall be or unit used for refuse collection by the city. The collection and disposal the responsibility of the owner, lessee, occupant, or producer' 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 19 Sec. 14-15. - Disturbing containers. No unauthorized person shall uncover, rifle, pilfer, dig into, turn overo or in any other manner disturb or use any refuse container belonging to another. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the use of public solid waste containers for their intended prupose. Sec. 14-16. - Disposal-At Sumner County Resource Authority. All solid waste collected by any person, firm, or entity within the boundaries of the City shall be delivered to the Sumner County Resource Authority for processing' Sec. 14-17. - Failure to comPlY Any person, persons, firm, association, corporation, or agent thereof who shall fail, neglect, or refusl io with the provisions of this chapter, shall be refused service or deemed to be "o-piy guilty of a misdemeanor and sttull U" punishable under the general penalty clause of this code. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF GALLATIN, TENNESSEE, thAt this Ordinance shall take effect , the public welfare requiring such' PASSED FIRST READiNG: PASSED SECOND READING: MAYOR PAIGE BROWN ATTEST: CONNIE KITTRELL CITY RECORDER APPROVED AS TO FORM: SUSAN HIGH-MCAULEY CITY ATTORNEY 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 20 Summdru of Revision to Chapter 74 (Solid Wastel of Municipal Code Overall re-organization of entire chapter. Specific items added, removed, or revised are: o L4-2 Definitions: Updated and added for consistency and clarity of use in chapter. Definitions removed if no longer relevant. c t4-4Solid Waste Storage: Expanded upon and consolidated existing language within the code. provides reference to property maintenance code enforcement for improper storage. c L4-5/6Solid Waste Movement/Dumping: Updated language and reference MTSCELLANEOUS OFFENSES and STORMWATER ORDINANCE portion of Municipal Code for enforcement. o L4-7 Recycling and Solid Waste Reuse: Added language encouraging recycling, and provisions for enforcement when non-recyclable materials are dumped at recycling center. t LL-gCity Solid Waste Collection: Consolidates and updates all aspects of exiting code referencing collection practices and services provided by Environmental Services. provides reference to Environmental Services Overview of Solid Waste Disposal (ESOSWD) document, which outlines the specifics of collection practices, and will be kept up to date by Public works, as collection practices evolve. practice o Removes "exclusive City service" requirement, as this has not been in for years, and not currently feasible. o Outlines the collections fee. Current draft keeps the $12/month/container fee. o Discussion over separdte brush collection and recycling fees. o L4-t2Nonresidential establishment containers, storage, practices, and requirements: Basically, allows for City to provide nonresidentialservice, if we have the ability to, but if we don,t due to lack of access, equipment compatibility, etc,, City is not obligated to provide the service. o L4-L3,L4Industrial waste/Hazardous refuse: Updates definitions and requirements. 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 21 Cify of Gallatin fi Publlc Works E nvl ro n me nla I Sentlces Depa ttm ent 647 Long Hollow Plke Gallatln, Tennessee 37066 Phone: (615)-452-2147 Emall: nose m a ty, g a m mo n s @ga I I a Cl n't n. gov www. ga I I ati n -tn,gov / p u hiieworks Environmental Seruices Overuiew of Solid Waste Disposal The public Works Environmental Services Department is responsible for all residential solid waste disposal within the Gallatin City limits including Garbage Pick-Up, Brush Pick-Up, Bulk Item Pick-Up and Recycllng. It ls our mission to provlde quallty municlpal solid waste services and envlronmental programs that are safe, efficient, cost effective and environmentally responsible. We are proud to offer Garbage Plck-Up service along with free brush and bulk item pick-up, and recycling bins at the Pubtic Works offlce for City of Gallatin residents. Garbage PicR-UP The City provides optional garbage plck-up servlce once a week, at a charge of $L2/per contalner/per month. Applications for garbage pick-up serulce are available at the Public Utilities Office, Public Works Office, and online at www,gallatin-tn.gpv/pgblicworks. Gallatin predominantly utilizesfully automated garbage trucks to service garbage contalners. Customers must provide containers that are compatible with the City's automated equipment. Garbage contalners are servlced Monday-Thursday. Contact the Envlronmental Services Department to determine what day your street is serviced or visit our website. Garbage Seruie We request your cooperation in order to provide safe and efficient garbage pick-up services. The following guidelines have been establlshed for trash service customers: o Container(s) must be placed at the curb/street no later than 7 AM the day of service, and must be returned to the back of the propefty within 24 hours' r Container(s) must be placed in upright position at the curb, with handles faclng awaY from the street. . Contiiner(s) must be placed a minimum of 3'in all directions from any other obJect (1.e, mailbox, power pole, second can)' . Contatner(s) must have a functioning lid that is closed completely. 1 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 22 . Contalner(s) must be ln servlceable condltion (i.e. bars intact, container free from cracks, both wheels present, etc.) . Brush, dirt, bricks, rocks, tires, construction materials or other hazardous materials (paint, gasoline, needles, etc.) shall not be placed in the garbage container, . Please make ceftain that all trash is confined to the container, On plckup day our trucks only dump contents of containers. The followlng policies are in place to provlde efflclent and accommodating garbage pick-up servlce for all of our customers: . Two "Couftesy Dumps" are provided per calendar year. A Couftesy Dump is when a container is not placed out on time or in proper posltlon, and a drlver back tracks their route to serulce the can' . .'Backdoor Servlce" is available for dlsabled persons who have no able-bodied person livlng in the home. A doctor's statement shall be provided to the public Works Dlrector for his approval. Once the doctor's statement and release allowing a City employee to access the propefty to retrleve the can are submltted, Backdoor Servlce may be provlded. . Customers that desire selice for residences with driveways 400'or more, may request pick-up at the house, rather than at the road, for a fee of $S/month, The driveway must be traversable by City garbage trucks, wlth an adequate area to turn around for this service. A signed release must be completed authorizing City employees to access the property. Garbage Contalnerc Garbage containers can be purchased from the City Recorders Offlce (132 West Main Street) at the City's cost per container. Contalners purchased from the City, come wlth a'l6-yearwarranty, whlch the Clty will honoron the container, Garbage containers can also be purchased at retail/hardware stores, but must be compatible with the City's automated equipment. GArhage containers are the responsihlllty of each cttstomef. In the event damage or wear occurs to a container purchased from the City, and is still covered under the lg-year warranty, the Clty will work to make the repairs necessary' If the can *as not purchased from the City, any damage/replacement is the responsibillty of the owner. please be aware containers that are repeatedly over filled, subjected continuously to the elements, or left dirty will have much shorter life spans, than those that are properly cared for. Once containers are worn to a polnt that trucks have trouble servicing them, drivers will leave notice that the container needs replacing, or the container will not be serviced, Again, the container is the responsibility o! the cu,tomer. 2 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 23 Brush Pick-Up The City provides brush pick-up for residential garbage service customers of Gallatin. This service includes roadside pick-up of up to one 20 cublc yard trailer per route cycle. A fee in the amount of $75.00 shall be charged for any amount of brush in excess of this. Brush includes limbs, branches, logs, and shrubbery. City brush trucks generally make it by each residence every 3-4 weeks for collection, depending on the amount of brush being collected throughout the City. For brush to be collected, the followlng guidelines must be followed: r Brush including limbs/logs must be no longer than 15' . Brush must be placed within in 2'of the edge of roadway/sidewalk/curb, with limbs/logs facing the same direction. . Brush should be free of any other debrls (1.e. paper, furnlture, treated or palnted wood). . Place brush away from driveways or intersections in a manner that does not reduce vlslbllltY, . Brush shall not be placed in the sidewalk or roadway travel paths. Leaf Pick'UP Leaves, lawn cllppings, and mulch shall be placed in brown recyclable bags, available at local retalUhardware stores, and must be placed at the curb/street. In order to schedule leaf pickup, phone Environmental Servlces at 6t5-452'2L47 and press 1, Leaf bags will be picked up the day after your regular curbside trash pickup, except for weeks that contain a city observed holiday. Do not mix any non- organic materials ln these bags' Bulk ftem Pick-UP The City provides bulk-item plck-up for items too large to be disposed of in garbage containers. These items are picked up on Fridays, and must be called in to 615- 452-2L47 for pick-up by Thursday at 3:30 PM. Bulky items eligible for Pick-up include furniture, appliances, and scrap metal. New move-ins are allOwed a maximum of (3) plck-ups for cardboard boxes. Cardboard boxes will not be picked up any other time, If you have an item that will not fit in the container and is not listed, please contact our office for clarificatlon and disposal instructlons. The followlng items are not eliglble for pick-up; . Cardboard boxes (please recycle) o Tires (your local tire dealer or the resource authority will take tires for a cost) . Dead animals . Dilt, rock, concrete, bricks, etc. . Gas tanks and other hazardous waste' . Bulldlng materlals (tile, drywall, paneling, shlngles, carpet, cabinetry, etc.) 3 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 24 a Miscellaneous items that are small enough to fit lnto the trash container (excess trash, clothes, toys, small kitchen appllances, etc.) Recycling Gallatin currently offers drop off aluminum, plastic, glass, cardboard, and paper at the Pu at 641 Long Hollow Pike. We strongly encourage citize Recycling not only benefits the City by reducing the waste stream, but also preserves our natural ves tax payer dollars and resources. When dropplng off rly soft your items, and place them in the aP minated wlth non- compatible items, theY are We do not offer recycling for styrofoam or Plastic bags. Feel free to contact the Envlronmental Services Depaftment (615)452-2L47 wlih any questions, including billing, servlce days, hollday schedules, etc. or visit our webslte at www.gallatin -tn,gov/publicworks 4 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 25 CITY OF GALLATIN COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA February 23,2021 IIEPARTMENT: Public Works AGENDA # SUBJECT: Solid Waste Municipal Code revisions SUMMARY: Continued presentation/discussion of proposed revisions and re-write of Chapter 14 Solid Waste Municipal Code. RNCOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT: tion Correspondence Bid Tabulation Ordinance Contract Other Approved Rejected Deferred Notes: 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 26 CITY OF GALLATIN COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA April 27, 2021 DEPARTMENT: EDA AGENDA# 3 SUBJECT: Re-appointment of Jeannie Gregory and Tim Hertel to the Gallatin Economic Development Agency Board of Directors SUMMARY: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT: [81 Resolution _D_ Correspondence _D_ Bid Tabulation ...0.. Ordinance _D_ Contract ...0..Other Approved 0 Rejected 0 Deferred 0 Notes: 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 27 RESOLUTION NO: R2lA4-33 RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING TIM HERTEL AS BOARD MEMBER OF THE GALLATTN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD WHEREAS, Ordinance Cr99Z3-024 created an Economic Development Agency for the City of Gallatin, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, Ordinance OO9l2-89 provided for five Board members to serve three year terms, with staggered terms such that no more than two Board members' terms would expire in the same calendar year; and WHEREAS, Tim Hertel currently serves on the Board of the Economic Development Agency with his term expiring in May of 2021; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council re-appoint Tim Hertel to a three-year term to expire on May 4,2024. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect from and after its final passage the public welfare requiring such. IT IS SO ORDERED. PRESENT AND VOTING: AYE: NAY: DATED: MAYOR PAIGE BROWN ATTEST: CONNIE KITTRELL CITY RECORDER APPROVED AS TO FORM: SUSAN HIGH-M CAULEY CITY ATTORNEY 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 28 RESOLUTION NO: R2lA444 RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTTNG JEANNIE GREGORY AS BOARD MEMBER OF THE GALLATTN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD WHEREAS, Ordinance C,99A3-024 created an Economic Development Agency for the City of Gallatin, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, Ordinance OUgn-8g provided for five Board members to serve three year terms, with staggered terms such that no more than two Board members' terms would expire in the same calendar year; and WHEREAS, Jeannie Gregory currently serves on the Board of the Economic Development Agency as its Chair with her term expiring in May of 2021; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council re-appoint Jeannie Gregory to a three-year term to expire on May 4,2024. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shalltake effect from and after its final passage the public welfare requiring such. IT IS SO ORDERED. PRESENT AND VOTING: AYE: NAY: DATED: MAYOR PAIGE BROWN ATTEST CONNIE KITTRELL CITY RECORDER APPROVED AS TO FORM SUSAN HIGH-MCAU LEY CITY ATTORNEY 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 29 CITY OF GALLATIN COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA April 27, 2021 DEPARTMENT: Building Codes AGENDA# 4 SUBJECT: Reclassification of a Building Codes employee from Temporary/Seasonal to Permanent Part­ Time Permit Associate SUMMARY: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT: J8]_Resolution _Q_ Correspondence _Q_ Bid Tabulation _Q_ Ordinance _Q_ Contract _Q_other Approved ___ Rejected Deferred Notes: 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 30 RESOLUTION NO. R;NA537 RESOLUTION RECLASSIF'YING A BUILDING CODES EMPLOYEE FROM TEMPORARY SEASONAL TO PERMANENT PART TIME WHEREAS, the Building Codes Department currently employs a temporary/seasonal part- time employee who is responsibG for scheduling, billing and collecting for all annual Life Safety inspections Lnd new business Life Safety inspections, as well as permitting and other duties; AND WHEREAS' the City growth has resulted in a greatly increased workload requiring more time to complete necessarY work; AND WHEREAS, the Building Codes Department has funds budgeted for Temporary Pay year so no that will adequately cover the cost of this reclassification for the remainder of the fiscal additional funds are required; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF GALLATIN' reclassified TENNESSEE, that the Temporary/Seasonal position in the Building Codes Department be to permanent part-Time peimit Associate, Pay Grade L-l Tier 3 ($1S.70 per hour at32.5 hours per week); and this BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF GALLATIN, TENNESSEE, thAt position shall be eligible for benefits on a prorated basis per Section 9-8 of the City PersonnelRules; and thAt this BE IT F'URTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF GALLATIN, TENNESSEE, resolution shall take effect immediately, the public welfare requiring such. IT IS SO ORDERED. PRESENT AND VOTING AYE: NAY DATED: MAYOR PAIGE BROWN ATTEST: CONNIE KITTRELL, CITY RECORDER APPROVED AS TO FORM SUSAN HIGH-MCAULEY, CITY ATTORNEY 04/27/21 Council Work Session Agenda-Page 31

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