City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG May 14, 2020 The Board of Mayor and Council met in regular session. The meeting was held by teleconference. The following members were present: Council Member Fox, Mayor Lay, Council Member Robin Williams, Council Member Sevier 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 April 23, 2020 Council Meeting was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. City Administrator, Chris Shaffer, announced sidewalk project has started. LUS March, 2020 Financials are accepted Public Hearing on Ordinance 1286 was opened and with no one wishing to address the Council concerning Ordinance 1286, the Public Hearing was closed. ORDINANCE(S) ORDINANCE NO. 1286 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 789 ENTITLED THE “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE” – First Reading Richard and Sue Grubbs – West side of Remke Drive – Planning sends with positive recommendation. Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1287 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 759 ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR A MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE AND TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH” AND TO AMEND THE LAWRENCEBURG MUNICIPAL - CODE, TITLE 14 ZONING AND LAND USE CONTROL; CHAPTER 1. REGIONAL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION; SECTION14-101. MEMBERSHIP; SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF SAID MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE TERMS OF OFFICE THEREOF – Second and Final Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION(S) 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 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, 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 ALLOW THE LAWRENCEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A GRANT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO PURCHASE BULLET PROOF VEST FOR POLICE OFFICERS 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 ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE SWEEPING OF STATE STREETS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF LAWRENCEBURG AND OTHER STREET AND/OR RIGHT OF WAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS. 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 APPROXIMATELY 1,700 FEET OF GALVANIZED FENCING FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD PERIMETER Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, 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 DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT AS SURPLUS TO DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG PURCHASING POLICY – Garbage Trucks Motion to approve was made by Council Member Fox, 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 ALLOW THE LAWRENCEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A GRANT WITH THE PETCO FOUNDATION TO BE APPLIED TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL TO ALLOW THE LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY TO THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FOR BIOHAZARD PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 OR OTHER RELATED EMERGENCIES 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. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned. Attest: __________________________________ City Recorder May 14, 2020 Council Minutes Page 2