City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG January 14, 2021 The Board of Mayor and Council met in regular session. The meeting was also held by teleconference. The following members were present: Council Member Sevier, Council Member Williams, Council Member Fox, 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 December 15, 2020 Council Meeting was made by Council Member Fox with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. Randy Jones received a retirement award for over 26 years of service to the City of Lawrenceburg through work at the Parks Department and Codes Enforcement Officer in the Planning and Development Department. April Judkins addressed the Council on the Center of Hope; an organization in which she works. She informed them on the things the organization does for our citizens concerning abuse, etc. She stated that they helped men as well as women and children. They are much like the Children’s Advocacy Center for Adults, as well as children. City offices will be closed January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. City Administrator, Chris Shaffer, recommended Shelton Barnett as Director of the Codes/Planning Development Department. The Council was in agreement, he has therefore been titled Director, with a motion by Council Member Moore, and a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously Mayor Lay announced that in conjunction with County Executive, T. R. Williams; Shelton Barnett will be acting as interim EMA Director until all the proper paperwork has been completed at which time it is our intent that he will be the next EMA Director for the Lawrenceburg/Lawrence County EMA Office. Shelton Barnett reported how the Covid 19 Vaccination is going in Lawrence County. Everything is going good with the assistance of all our partners. We did 110 shots per hour yesterday. Those wanting information may find it on the City Facebook Page. City Administrator, Chris Shaffer asked this to be read into the record. Shelton Barnett, EMA Director; Jay Moore, LFD Fire Chief; Terry Beecham, LPD Police Chief; Tyler McDow, Lawrence County Fire Director; Chaz Morrow, Lawrenceburg IT Director; Sissy Garner, City of Lawrenceburg; Scott Leduc, Interim 911 Director; E-911 Staff; Lawrence County EMA Support Staff; All Volunteer Fire Departments; I know I have left out some, and I apologize. I would like to express my appreciation for the truly commendable contributions that each of the above named individuals and departments made to the successful mitigation and restoration of emergency communication services resulting from the Christmas Day explosion in Nashville, Tennessee. Each of you displayed dedication, knowledge and exemplary efforts which assisted immeasurably in the continued protection of the citizens of Lawrence County Tennessee. I have worked with you all on a collective and individual basis over the years and recognize that without your loyalty and devotion to duty in times such as this the superior results and status now enjoyed would not have been possible. We truly appreciate you sacrificing your time during the holiday season to assure the continued safety of our citizens. All your efforts have reflected the highest credit upon you, and the City of Lawrenceburg would like to once again express its gratitude in a job well done. LUS Financials for October and November, 2020 have been accepted. Public Hearing for ORDINANCE NUMBER 1302 was opened and with no one wishing to address the Council, the Public Hearing was closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1300 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.1293 ENTITLED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE GENERAL FUND. Second Reading Motion to approve on second and final reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1301 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 3, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 3-401 OF THE LAWRENCEBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDINANCES # 794 & 895 & 911, 969, 986, 1036 AND 1114 AND TO ESTABLISH AND INCREASE A BILL OF COST FOR SPEEDING AND COMPUTER CHARGE; REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, EFFECTIVE DATE. Second Reading Motion to approve on second and final reading was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1302 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 789 ENTITLED THE “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE” From R-3 to R-4 – Second 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. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO AUTHORIZE THE LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY AND ACCEPT A 100% FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION GRANT AN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR ROPE RESCUE EQUIPMENT Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, 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 FIRE DEPARTMENT AS SURPLUS Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, 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 FOR A REGIONAL GRANT FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR NEW PROSPECT, ETHRIDGE AND GANDY AND LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENTS 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 TO ALLOW THE LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY TO THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FOR EQUIPMENT FOR THE LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 TO ALLOW THE LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY TO THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FOR A QUICK ATTACK PUMPER FOR THE LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. 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 34101-10821 BEGIN DATE 10/01/2019 END DATE 09/30/2021 – Salary Reimbursement from TEMA Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG ENCOURAGING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO REQUEST BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING TO BE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL PROSPECTS. 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 SANITATION DEPARTMENT AS SURPLUS TO BE TRADED TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) BRUSH TRUCKS FROM MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, 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 A NEW BANK ACCOUNT WITH OF FIRST FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK WITH CURRENT SIGNATORIES ASSIGNED TO THE ACCOUNT Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, 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 January 14, 2021 City Council Meeting Page 3