City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG December 12, 2024 The Board of Mayor and Council met in regular session. The following members were present: Council Member Williams, Mayor Lay, Council Member Story, Council Member Sevier and Council Member Moore. 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 November 14, 2024 minutes was made by Council Member Moore with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed. There was no one signed in to speak concerning the agenda. City Administer, Dick McKinley, asked the Council to cancel the meeting on December 26th as it is the day after Christmas Day by motion. Motion to cancel meeting was made by Council Member Story with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed. City Administrator, Dick McKinley, stated that the bids for the Rotary Park restrooms were rejected. We would be looking at that again later. Parks and Recreation Director, Pam Hyde, advised the Council on the results of the Spirit of Santa Breakfast and updated them on the progress and activities in the Parks and Recreation Department. Pam was praised for a job well done. Police Chief, Terry Beecham updated the Council on the progress that has been made- bringing the Lawrenceburg Police Department into the 21st Century with all the new technology. Thanking them for their support. City Attorney Betz presented the business to the Council. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF NON-CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY INTO THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG BY OWNER CONSENT AND APPROVING A PLAN OF SERVICES RE: 250 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, LAWRENCEBURG, TN The Lawrenceburg Planning Commission voted to send Plan of Services for 250 International Drive to the City Council with a positive recommendation. Motion to approve was made by Council Member Story, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ON PLAN OF SERVICES FOR REQUESTED ANNEXATION A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LAWRENCE COUNTY TENNESSEE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES AND ROAD MAINTENANCE TO THE PROPERTIES BETWEEN THE CURRENT MUNICIPAL LIMITS AND THE PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED PURSUANT TO TCA §6-51-104 FOR 250 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, LAWRENCEBURG, TN Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY UPON WRITTEN CONSENT OF OWNER AND TO INCORPORATE THE SAME WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TN Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. Page 1 of 3 ORDINANCE(S) ORDINANCE NO. 1422 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A 12 FOOT GRASS ALLEY BETWEEN PARK STREET AND EVERGREEN STREET; RUNNING EAST TO WEST; RETENTION OF ANY UTILITY EASEMENTS; REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; EFFECTIVE DATE - Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Story. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1423 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.1404 ENTITLED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE GENERAL FUND – Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Story. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1424 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 1357 FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE DEMOLITION LANDFILL – Second Reading Motion to approve on second meeting was made by Council Member Story, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1425 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG FOR THE COLLECTION OF FEES FOR THE SALE AND DELIVER OF HOUSEHOLD ROLL CARTS AND DUMPSTERS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG SANITATION DEPARTMENT – First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Story, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION(S) A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO AUTHORIZE THE LAWRENCEBURG CODES/PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE A 2025 CHEVROLET 4X4 TAHOE FROM WILSON COUNTY MOTORS 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 A CONTRACT TO SELL REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON W. O. SMITH DRIVE TO TOM JELLISON FOR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY 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 AUTHORIZE THE LAWRENCEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY AND ACCEPT A GRANT THROUGH THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE FOR HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT OF TENNESSEE DUI LAWS FOR PHYSICAL YEAR 2024-25IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS; FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASE IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS IN RELATED OVERTIME EXPENSES Page 2 of 3 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 AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE BID FROM DOSS BROTHERS FOR THE SPRINGER ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Story. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION FOR BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO APPOINT DAVID ALLEN TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Story. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE ATTACHED LIST OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BY THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR 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 AUTHORIZE THE LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) 2024 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS REGIONAL GRANT; to include New Prospect Fire, Ethridge Fire, Gandy Fire FOR Portable Communications Equipment (Handheld Radios). 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 AUTHORIZE THE LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) 2024 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT; FOR Apparatus (Brush Truck). 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 AUTHORIZE THE LAWRENCEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) 2024 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT; FOR EMT BASIC AND EMT ADVANCED TRAINING, NEW MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, AND BACK FILL-IN PAY FOR TRAINING HOURS. Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Story. Motion passed unanimously. Council Member Story bid farewell to the Council, Department Managers and employees of the City of Lawrenceburg. With no other business to come before the Board a motion was made by Council Member Story to adjourn with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed. _____________________ City Recorder Page 3 of 3