City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG JULY 24, 2025 The Board of Mayor and Council met in regular session. The following members were present: Council Member Watson, Mayor Lay, and Council Member Sevier. Council Members Williams and Moore were 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 July 10, 2025 minutes was made by Council Member Watson with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed. No one signed to address comments on the agenda. Cal Ripken 10 Year Old All Stars were recognized for their exceptional season. They received rings and a certificate. City Administrator, Dick McKinley advised the Council that on August 9th at 9 AM the Children’s Museum will hold a parade around the square; and August 4th is the first day of school in Lawrence County. Parks and Recreation Director, Pam Hyde updated the Council on things happening in her department. The Vaughan Festival is underway with sell-out crowds. She is considering an evening swim for the pool after school starts to see how that goes and would be something we may want to continue. City Attorney Betz presented the business to the Council. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE 1436 was opened and with no one wishing to address the Council; the Public Hearing closed. ORDINANCE(S) ORDINANCE NO. 1435 -AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 789 ENTITLED THE “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE” TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE VII – ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTION 7.090 - AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE AND SECTION 7.091 FEE AND ADD A NEW SECTION 7.092 AND AMEND SECTION 7.100 – PENALTIES – Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Watson, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1436 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 789 ENTITLED THE "ZONING ORDINANCE" OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, THE LAWRENCEBURG MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 14, CHAPTER 2, 14-201 LAND USE TO BE GOVERNED BY ZONING ORDINANCE PUBLISHED AS APPENDIX 1, VOLUME II OF THE LAWRENCEBURG MUNICIPAL CODE; ARTICLE VII. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTION 7.070 (C) FEES [ORDINANCE 778]; ARTICLE VII, SECTION 7.030 (C) FEES [ORDINANCE 913]; ARTICLE VII SECTION 7.070 VARIANCE, (C) FEES [ORDINANCE 1103]; ORDINANCE 1172 FEES]; AND TO ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR PLANNING, ZONING AND PERMITTING Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Watson, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1437 - AN ORDINANCE FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17, CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "REFUSE AND TRASH DISPOSAL – CHAPTER 1, SECTION 17- 103 GARBAGE CONTAINERS (2) (a) POLICY FOR DUMPSTER COLLECTION SYSTEM Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Watson, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1438 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 789 ENTITLED THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE” BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE - First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Watson. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1439 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 789 ENTITLED THE “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE” BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE – First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Watson, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1440 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 789 ENTITLED THE “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE” BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO ARTICLE VII; ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; SECTION 7.030 BUILDING PERMITS; B SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS; 2. SITE PLANS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER BUILDINGS AND ACTIVITIES (a) GENERAL LOCATION SKETCH MAP AT SCALE NOT SMALLER THAN 1”=2,000’; ADDING NUMBER (5) AND (b) SITE PLAN DRAWN AT A SCALE NO SMALLER THAN 1”=100’ ADDING NUMBER (17) - First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Watson. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION(S) A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR BLAKE LAY TO SIGN A DEED TO COMPLETE THE SALE OF PROPERTY APPROVE BY THE LAWRENCEBURG UTILITY SYSTEM (LUS) BOARD TO DOSS BROTHERS Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, 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 DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM WITH CAMERAS IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVE-THROUGH USED BY LUS IN THE PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED SPACE USED FOR THE ATM MACHINE Motion to approve was made by Council Member Watson, 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 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 Watson. Motion passed unanimously. With no further business to come before the board motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Watson, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion carried, meeting adjourned. _____________________ City Recorder