City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG April 10, 2025 The Board of Mayor and Council met in regular session. The following members were present: Mayor Lay, Council Member Watson, Council Member Williams, and Council Member Moore. Council Member Sevier was absent. 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 March 27, 2025 minutes was made by Council Member Williams with a second by Council Member Watson. Motion passed. There was no one signed in to speak concerning the agenda. LUS Financials for February, 2025 City Administrator – Dick McKinley introduced a new employee; Matthew Brown, the First City Engineer. Matthew gave some background on himself and his family. He has worked with the City on many projects in the last 2 years. Jerry Smith, Public Works Director, gave an update on the Spring paving projects as well as cleaning up drainage ditches after the rains. When this paving in completed we will begin with more in the fall. City Attorney Betz presented the business to the Council. ORDINANCE(S) 1427 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ESTABLISH FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RENTAL OF THE CROCKETT THEATER FACILITY AS WELL AS FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SALE OF TICKETS AND PRESERVATION FEES – Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Watson. Motion passed. 1428 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 1202 AND 1278 OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ESTABLISH FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF FACILITIES AND PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS THROUGH THE LAWRENCEBURG PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT – Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Williams, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed. 1429 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 954 AND ORDINANCE NUMBER 1069 TO ESTABLISH AN UPDATED OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM PLAN, DEVISE RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A SAFETY DIRECTOR AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH PROGRAM PLAN –Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Watson, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed. 1430 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 Williams, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed. RESOLUTION(S) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GAME TIME FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT BARRY HOGUES PARK Motion to approve was made by Council Member Watson, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed. A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT IN LIEU OF PERFORMANCE BOND AS IT RELATES TO THE PROPER OPERATION AND CLOSURE/POST CLOSURE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG DEMOLITION LANDFILL, REGISTRATION NUMBER DML 5000000129 LATERAL EXPANSION Motion to approve was made by Council Member Watson, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed. A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT IN LIEU OF PERFORMANCE BOND AS IT RELATES TO THE PROPER OPERATION AND CLOSURE/POST CLOSURE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG DEMOLITION LANDFILL, REGISTRATION NUMBER DML500000024 LATERAL EXPANSION ENTIRE LANDFILL (Approximately 3.0 Acres) Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed. A RESOLUTION FOR BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO APPOINT DWAIN BRADLEY AND BROCK BERRYHILL AND REAPPOINT MATT CALVERT TO THE LAWRENCEBURG PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD WITH THEIR TERMS TO EXPIRE APRIL 11, 2028 Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO LAWRENCE COUNTY THE AMOUNT OF ONE HALF OF THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED NEXT TO THE CURRENT LAWRENCEBURG/LAWRENCE COUNTY LIBRARY Motion to approve was made by Council Member Watson, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed. A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE SWEEPING OF STATE STREETS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF LAWRENCEBURG AND OTHER STREET AND/OR RIGHT OF WAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS. Motion to approve was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed. With no other business to come before the Board a motion was made by Council Member Watson with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed _____________________ City Recorder Page 2 of 2