City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG June 27, 2024 The Board of Mayor and Council met in regular session. The following members were present: Council Member Williams, Council Member Story, Council Member Moore, Mayor Lay and Council Member Sevier. With a quorum present Mayor Lay called the meeting to order. The meeting opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion to approve the June 13, 2024 minutes was made by Council Member Williams with a second by Council Member Story. Motion passed. There was no one signed in to speak concerning the agenda. The City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day, residential garbage will be picked up Friday, July 5th. Under Department Managers report, Public Works Director, Jerry updated the Council on the street survey. It has been done and should receive a report within the next ten days. City Administrator announced the Closing of City Offices on July 4th with residential cart pick up being on July 5th. We will have our annual fireworks show on the 29th of June starting at 7:30. The Band Boosters will be selling refreshments and accepting donations for ear plugs at the event. Mayor Lay announced changes in the Regional Planning Commission Board. Pam Harris and Randy Shook have been reappointed with their terms expiring June 30, 2028. Wesley Rochester will replace Lance Green with his term to expire June 30, 2026. Jase Duke is appointed to complete the term of Louis Brink ending on June 30, 2025. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 1406 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.1366 ENTITLED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE GENERAL FUND – Second Reading Motion to approve Ordinance 1406 on second reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1407 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.1366 ENTITLED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE GENERAL FUND - Second Reading Motion to approve Ordinance 1407 on second reading was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Story. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO REAPPOINT BECCA STORY AS THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG REPRESENTATIVE ON THE LAWRENCEBURG MAIN STREET BOARD Motion to approve was made by Council Member Story, 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 REAPPOINT JASON GRAYSON AS THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG REPRESENTATIVE ON THE MAIN STREET BOARD Page 1 of 2 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, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH McKINSTRY VIRIDIS, LLC TO DEVELOP AN ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY 911 BUILDING – Effective July1, 2024 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 APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #3 FOR BRAD SLATER CONSTRUCTION’S PROPOSAL FOR THE FARMERS MARKET PAVILION 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 OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SURFACE PROS, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR PICKLEBALL COURTS WHILE UPGRADING THE CONDITION OF THE TENNIS COURTS FOR THE CITY Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Story. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO REAPPOINT KEITH DURHAM AS LAWRENCEBURG’S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TENNESSEE SOUTHERN HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER Motion to approve was made by Council Member Story, 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 APPOINT CHRISTIE HAGAN TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Motion to approve was made by Council Member Story, 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 REAPPOINT GAYLA GLASS TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO A LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR SIGNALIZATION ON SR-6 (US-43INTERSECTIONS AT HELTON DRIVE AND WALMART DRIVE, AND SR-242 AT WEST POINT ROAD AND BUFFALO ROAD LAWRENCEBURG, LAWRENCE COUNTY TO INCLUDE THE MAINTENANCE OF THE REFERENCED PROJECT, PIN 129736.56, CONTRACT NUMBER 240241 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MATLOCK CLEMENTS CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO AUDIT ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024.  Page 2 of 2 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. Parks Director, Pam Hyde, informed the Council on the progress of the pickleball courts, as well as all the activities happening this week end – Lights Up at Crockett Theater Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon; and Baseball as well as Softball tournaments Friday Saturday and Sunday. The tournaments will be over Saturday before the Fireworks begin. With no other business to come before the Board a motion was made by Council Member Moore to adjourn with a second by Council Member Story. Motion passed. _____________________ City Recorder Page 3 of 3