City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG June 8, 2023 The Board of Mayor and Council met in regular session. The following members were present: Council Member Williams, Council Member Moore, and Council Member Sevier, and Mayor Lay. With a quorum present the Mayor called the meeting to order. The meeting opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion to approve the May 25, 2023 and minutes was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed. Todd Barnes received a retirement award for 37 Years in the Parks and Recreation Department. EMA/Codes Director, Shelton Barnett, introduced the newest employee in the Codes Department, Pierre Howell; and praised him for having passed the State Board and he also praised Brandon Stutts for his continuing education in EMA. ORDINANCE(S) ORDINANCE NO 1367 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #789 AND ORDINANCE 810 AND ORDINANCE 1220 ENTITLED ”ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG”, TENNESSEE; AND TO AMEND THE LAWRENCEBURG MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE V. SECTION 5.092 REGARDING HISTORICAL ZONING REGULATIONS CONCERNING CHANGES IN THE HISTORICAL ZONING ORDINANCE AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1368 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.1340 ENTITLED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE GENERAL FUND First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1369 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.1340 ENTITLED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE GENERAL FUND. First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. 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 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AS SURPLUS 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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FROM LAWRENCEBURG BAPTIST TEMPLE, A TENNESSEE CORPORATION NEAR BOBBY BREWER PARK 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 TO AUTHORIZE TO DONATE PROPERTY LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 43 SOUTH TO THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR ENTRANCE TO SOUTHERN TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER FROM HIGHWAY 43 - TRACK # 4 STATE PROJECT # 50001-2278-04 PIN # 130561.00 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 APPROVE PAYMENT TO DOSS BROTHERS FOR THE DOWNTOWN RENOVATION (SQUARE) PROJECT AND APPROVE THE FINAL CHANGE ORDER TO BE PAID AFTER TDOT APPROVES SAID CHANGE ORDER 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 CONVEY PROPERTY TO ANN ALLISON VENTURES LLC LOCATED ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE AND BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1 ON REVISED PLAT 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 APPOINT GREG MANSFIELD TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO REPLACE ROBERT JONES Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed. With no further business to come before the board a motion was made by Council Member Moore to adjourn, second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed. _____________________ City Recorder