City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG February 13, 2020 The Board of Mayor and Council met in regular session. The following members were present: Council Member Fox, Mayor Lay, and Council Member Moore; Council Member Robin Williams and Council Member Sevier 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 January 23, 2020 Council Meeting was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Lay asked Department Heads to give a report on the two storms we have had the last two weeks. Joe Baxter handed out a report on the storms and the activation of the EOC. The departments coordinated in a seamless manner. Fire Chief Jay Moore, LUS Manager Vic Pusser, Police Chief Beecham, Public Works Director Jerry Smith, Sanitation Director Gary Hyde all gave reports and Mayor Lay expressed his appreciation for the work performed by all. Police Chief Beecham thanked the Mayor and Council for providing the equipment and training necessary for the results we have had in providing safety for employees and citizens and the ability to respond professionally. LUS Financials were accepted for December 2019. ORDINANCE NO. 1283 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 FINANCE DEPARTMENT. Second and final reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Fox, 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 ALLOW THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A SAFE COMMUNITY PROGRAM GRANT THROUGH ENBRIDGE, INC. Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AS SURPLUS TO DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG PURCHASING POLICY Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO AUTHORIZE THE LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AN ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) TO PURCHASE FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR VICKERS CONSULTING SERVICES INC., TO APPLY FOR SAID GRANT Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, 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 LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AN ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) TO PURCHASE FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT (QUICK ATTACK PUMPER) AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR VICKERS CONSULTING SERVICES INC., TO APPLY FOR SAID GRANT Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR SEWER SYSTEM REHAB OF BASIN 12 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Fox, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY, INC. FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY Motion to approve was made by Council Member Fox, 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 AMEND RESOLUTION NUMBER 2019-12-12E TO INCLUDE THE COST OF A CHROME BUMPER LEFT OFF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE WHEN APPROVING 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 Fox, with a second by Council Member Sevier. 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 Williams. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned. Attest: __________________________________ City Recorder February 13, 2020 Council Minutes Page 2