City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG May 28, 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 May 14, 2020 Council Meeting was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. Motion to approve the Special Called Meeting on May 21.2020 was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. ORDINANCE(S) ORDINANCE NO. 1288 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. First Reading Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1289 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. First Reading Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1290 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. First Reading Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1291 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. First Reading Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION(S) 2020-28-5A A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO REAPPOINT ROBERT JONES TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES – Term to expire 6/30/2023 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. 2020-28-5B A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO CHANGE THE NAME JOHNS ALLEY TO JETER ALLEY Mayor Lay read into the minutes the below concerning Michael Jeter: WHEREAS, Michael Jeter was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, on August 26, 1952; and WHEREAS, Michael grew up in Lawrenceburg; one of six children born to Dr. William Claud Jeter, a dentist, and his wife, Virginia; and WHEREAS, Michael was a student at Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis) when his interest turned from medicine to acting; and WHEREAS, Michael left Tennessee to pursue his stage career in Baltimore, Maryland. He won a Tony Award in 1990 for his performance in the Broadway musical Grand Hotel and an Emmy Award in 1992 for his role in the television sitcom Evening Shade. He also won an Outer Critics Circle Award, a Drama Desk Award, and the Clarence Derwent Prize, as well as being nominated for many others; and WHEREAS, his acting career began in 1979 in movies, on stage, and on television. Michael’s outstanding career was much the pride of Lawrenceburg and Lawrence County. The untimely death of Michael in 2003 left his family, friends, and fans, as well our community, saddened with the loss of him and the beloved characters he portrayed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, the City of Lawrenceburg celebrates the life and career of a hometown boy that shined among the stars of Hollywood, and citizens delighted knowing he was from Lawrenceburg. We take pride in the accomplishments of Michael Jeter and wish to commemorate him throughout Lawrenceburg and Lawrence County as one of our own. Motion to approve the name change was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. 2020-28-5C A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE, TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2017-22-11B; RESOLUTION NO. 2017-10-5A; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12-11E; RESOLUTION NO. 2012-27- 12; RESOLUTION NO. 2011-22-12A; BEING SALARY SUPPLEMENT RESOLUTIONS FOR CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG EMPLOYEES Motion to approve was made by Council Member Fox, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. 2020-28-5D A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE, TO AMEND RESOLUTION NUMBER 2019-22-8A TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SIXTEEN 2020 CHEVROLET TAHOE VEHICLES FROM WILSON COUNTY MOTORS FOR THE LAWRENCEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE STATE BID CONTRACT NUMBER SWC209 AND TO IMPLEMENT A ROLL- OUT PLAN BEGINNING IN 2023 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. 2020-28-5E A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 2020-23-4H FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO AUTHORIZE CHRIS SHAFFER, CITY ADMINISTRATOR, TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR VERIZON CELL TO PLACE AN ANTENNA ON A SUITABLE SELF SUPPORT TOWER LOCATED AT EITHER POLICE OR FIRE DEPARTMENT Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. 2020-28-5F A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO AMEND RESOLUTION NUMBER 2020-9-4D; RESOLUTION NUMBER 2019-24-10E; RESOLUTION NUMBER 2019-14-11C TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LAWRENCE COUNTY, TENNESSEE REGARDING THE SOUTHERN TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER LOCATED ON EAGLE FACTORY ROAD AND 2285 HIGHWAY 43 SOUTH, LEOMA, TN Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. 2020-28-5G A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO APPOINT TIM PETTUS AS LAWRENCEBURG’S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TENNESSEE SOUTHERN HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. 2020-28-5H A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO APPOINT KEITH DURHAM AS LAWRENCEBURG’S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR OF THE TENNESSEE SOUTHERN HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. 2020-28-5I A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ACCEPT THE BID AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WESCO DISTRIBUTION FOR THE LIGHTING AT THE SOFTBALL FIELD AT LCHS Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. 2020-28-5J A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ACCEPT THE BID AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SCORE TIME SCOREBOARDS FOR THE LCHS FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. 2020-28-5K A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MORE SPECIFICALLY PIN:128997.00 STATE PROJECT NUMBER:50591-3571-04, AGREEMENT NUMBER: 200103 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. 2020-28-5L A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MORE SPECIFICALLY PIN: 130147.00, STATE PROJECT NUMBER:50001-3277-04, CONTRACT NUMBER: 200053 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Fox, 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 Sevier. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned. Attest: __________________________________ City Recorder May 28, 2020 Council Minutes; Page 3