City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG November 8, 2018 The Board of Mayor and Council met in regular session. The following members were present: Council Member Fox, Council Member Williams, Council Member Sevier, Mayor Durham, and Council Member Moore. With a quorum present the meeting was called to order. The meeting opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2018 Council Meeting was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. James Dailey addressed the Council on the West Gaines Community Center. The City is ready to pass the deed to the property to the Committee as soon as they receive their 5013-C and Charter. Chuck Doerflinger has filed the papers and they anticipate having them in the next week. Attorney Betz will work with Mr. Doerflinger on the matter. City Offices will be closed on November 22 and 23 in observance of Thanksgiving. As the next meeting falls on Thanksgiving Day a motion was made by Council Member Williams to change the meeting date to November 21, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed. April Judkins of Main Street Lawrenceburg gave a report on happenings on the square and the upcoming holiday celebrations. Vic Pusser, Manager of LUS gave a report on how things have been progressing since they have moved onto the square. To his surprise more people are coming here to pay that did at the old location. With very little complaints, the move seems successful in bring over 14,000 people to the square per month and anticipate even more in the future. Mayor was pleased with the merger and the increase of traffic in the square area. Attorney Betz asked the Council to appoint Ryan Egly to the Industrial Development Board as they have a meeting next week and Tommy Hayes has resigned; they will not have a quorum. A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO APPOINT RYAN EGLY TO THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO REPLACE TOMMY HAYES Mayor Durham asked the Council for a motion to appoint Ryan Egly to the Industrial Development Board, Council Member Williams made the motion and Council Member Sevier seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1245 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.1090 ENTITLED THE “PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS” OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG MUNICIPAL CODE, AND TO AMEND SECTION IV COMPENSATION, L – EXEMPT AND EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE TO EARN OVERTIME PAY DURING CERTAIN DISASTERS Motion to approve on second and final reading was made by Council Member Fox, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1246 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.1241 ENTITLED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Motion to pass on second and final reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1247 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 1090 ENTITLED, “PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS” FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE; SECTION V. – BENEFITS Motion to approve on first reading was made Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1248 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO RATIFY AND CONFIRM THE EXISTING DEFENSIVE DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSES AS WELL AS INCORPORATE TENNESSEE CODE TITLE 55-10- 301 INTO THE LAWRENCEBURG MUNICIPAL CODE Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC TO OFFER AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TCA TITLE 8, CHAPTER 50, PART 1, AS AMENDED; KNOWN AS TENNESSEE PUBLIC SAFETY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACT Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO APPOINT EDDY CASTEEL TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD A motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TRACKING NUMBER 34101-05718 BEGIN DATE 10/01/2017 END DATE 09/30/2019 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ALLOW CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THAT TERRA MARE CONSERVATION, LLC TO RESTORE, REPAIR AND PROTECT THE DAVID CROCKETT STATUE Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC TO OFFER AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TCA TITLE 8, CHAPTER 50, PART 1, AS AMENDED; KNOWN AS TENNESSEE PUBLIC SAFETY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACT Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LAWRENCEBURG YOUTH SOFTBALL INC. Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PILOT (PAYMENT-IN-LIEU-OF-TAX) AGREEMENTS AND LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG AND H&M BAY, INC. and VOLUNTEER INDUSTRIAL, LLC. Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. With no further business to come before the board motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Fox. Meeting adjourned. Meeting adjourned. Attest: __________________________________ City Administrator/Acting City Recorder