City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG February 13, 2025 The Board of Mayor and Council met in regular session. The following members were present: Council Member Williams, Mayor Lay, Council Member Watson, 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 January 9, 2025 minutes was made by Council Member Williams with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed. There was no one signed in to speak concerning the agenda. Mike West was not present to receive his 20 year Retirement Award. Mayor Lay and the Council spoke on the recent demise of Mr. Billy Ray Helton and his influence on the political scene as well as the people of this community. Scott Stewart with Main Street Media informed the Council of the purchase of the Democrat Union paper. The paper will be called the Advocate and the Democrat Union. Mayor announced the closing of City Offices on February 17, 2025 in observance of President’s Day. LUS Financials for January 2025 were accepted. City Administrator announced that after 5 years the pavilion at Veteran’s Park is being constructed. Upon completion we will have a ribbon cutting with the Veterans; and the lights on top of the grandstands at Rotary Park have been updated to L E D lighting offering better visibility for the area. The Planning and Development Department gave an update on happenings in their department concerning businesses, industries and community clean up. City Attorney Betz presented the business to the Council. ORDINANCE(S) ORDINANCE NO. 1426 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 – First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Darryl Watson. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION(S) A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO APPOINT BROCK BERRYHILL TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO COMPLETE THE TERM OF GAYLA GLASS 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 DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AS SURPLUS TO BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG PURCHASING POLICY Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, 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 STATE OF TENNESSEE RESCUE SQUAD 2025 GRANT FOR (Stabilization Equipment). Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Watson. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH IMPACT PYRO FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY Motion to approve was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CUNNINGHAM RECREATION FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE PLAYGROUND AT RICHARDSON PARK Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, 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 THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR’S (DOI) SLIP-ON-TANKER GRANT PROGRAM. Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. 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 Watson. Motion passed. _____________________ City Recorder Page 2 of 2