City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG December 12, 2019 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 Lay, 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 November 14, 2019 Council Meeting was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. City offices will be closed December 24 & 25 in observance of Christmas, as well as January 1, 2020 for New Year. City Administrator Chris Shaffer discussed the next meeting in December would be December 26, one day after Christmas. Council Member Fox made a motion to cancel the December 26th meeting, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed LUS Financials for October, 2019 have been accepted. ORDINANCE NO. 1278 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 1202 OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ESTABLISH FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF FACILITIES AND PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS THROUGH THE LAWRENCEBURG PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Second and final reading 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. 1279 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.1275 ENTITLED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE GENERAL DEPARTMENT. Second and final reading. Motion to approve on second and final reading was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1280 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 789 ENTITLED THE “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE” First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. Attorney Betz announced the Public Hearing will be on January 9, 2020. ORDINANCE NO. 1281 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 789 ENTITLED THE “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE” First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. Attorney Betz announced the Public Hearing will be on January 9, 2020. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1282 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 1090 ENTITLED, “PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS” FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE; SECTION III. – HIRING AND RETENTION ITEM E. First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Fox, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION(S) A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT OF SALE WITH KAYE H. SMITH REGARDING THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTH LOCUST AVENUE, LAWRENCEBURG TN BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP 78FB PARCEL 6.01 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 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 MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT FOR THE RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN THE LAWRENCEBURG HISTORIC DISTRICT. Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Sevier. 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 34101-04020 BEGIN DATE 10/01/2018 END DATE 09/30/2020 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AS SURPLUS TO DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG PURCHASING POLICY Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 4WD CREW CAB 147” WORK TRUCK FOR THE LAWRENCEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE STATE CONTRACT WITH WILSON COUNTY MOTORS Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON NORTH LOCUST AVENUE FROM SOUTH OF MATTOX TOWN ROAD TO NORTH OF GOOD HOPE ROAD ROUTE SR-6; PIN #:126899.00 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) HOME GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) TO BE ADMINISTERED BY SOUTH CENTRAL TENNESSEE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SCTDD) Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND CONTRACT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO THE LAWRENCEBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY WITH THE LAWRENCEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT Motion to approve was made by Council Member Fox, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES AT THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG CLASS III DEMOLITION LANDFILL LOCATED ON GLENN SPRINGS ROAD Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO AUTHORIZE THE LAWRENCEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO ($5,000) FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS Motion to approve was made by Council Member Fox, with a second by Council Member Robin. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor and Council wished everyone a Merry Christmas, and Council Member Sevier asked everyone to remember the gift (Christ) and the giver (God). With no further business to come before the board motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned. Attest: __________________________________ City Recorder