City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG March 12, 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 February 27, 2020 Council Meeting was made by Council Member Fox, with a second by Council Member Williams Motion passed unanimously. City Administrator, Chris Shaffer, informed the Council of a Drone Dedication Monday morning at 10 a.m. at Fire Station 1. Sanitation Department Manager, Gary Hyde, gave a report on the clean-up of Mimosa Cemetery. There were some trees downed during the storm that the city did not have the proper equipment to clear away. Doss Brothers volunteered a piece of equipment and an operator to handle that for us. It took most of the day Monday to clear away that debris. We appreciate Doss Brothers for their assistance. The LUS Financials for January, 2020 have been distributed, and accepted. Mayor Lay stated we will be looking to the private sector to help with the repair of the tombstones in the cemetery. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO REAPPOINT JOHN FERGUSON TO THE LAWRENCEBURG HISTORICAL ZONING COMMISSION 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 APPOINT JOSH DUKE AS LAWRENCEBURG’S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE LAWRENCE COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Lay made a statement thanking all the members of the various boards of the City of Lawrenceburg. We appreciate them taking time away from their family and friends to serve. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ACQUIRED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AS SURPLUS TO DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG PURCHASING POLICY 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 DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AS SURPLUS TO BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PURCHASING POLICY 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 OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CODES DEPARTMENT AS SURPLUS TO BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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 TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO REQUEST BIDS FOR WALL REPAIRS, RESTORATION AND PAINTING OF THE CROCKETT HISTORICAL THEATER 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 TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO REQUEST BIDS FOR A STORAGE BUILDING FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT 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 APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2016 FORD XL VAN 4- D FOR USE BY THE LAWRENCEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT IN ANIMAL CONTROL FROM COMMODORE MOTORS, INC. IN MADISON, TN Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Lay advised everyone live your life and listen to the advice on the State and Federal level concerning the Corona Virus. We will be working with them and advising our citizens should that be required. EMA Director, Joe Baxter, advised we have a change for severe weather tonight, it is supposed to be to the North of us; but so was the last one. Be alert with your cell phones on and your weather radios and be ready to get to your safe space. The severe weather event should be between 10:00 pm and 1:00 am. Tonight. 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 March 12, 2020 Council Minutes Page 2