City Council

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG August 21, 2025 The Board of Mayor and Council met in regular session. The following members were present: Mayor Lay, and Council Member Sevier, Council Members Williams and Council Member Moore. Council Member Watson 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 July 24, 2025 minutes was made by Council Member Moore with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion passed. No one signed to address comments on the agenda. LUS Financials for June, 2025 were accepted. Fire Chief Jay Moore, informed the Council of the Fire Department promotional process led by MTAS for Captains and Battalion Chiefs on August 6. The positions were created by retirement of two Battalion Chiefs. He introduced Brian Green, Jon Brewer as Battalion Chiefs, and Adam Slater and Justin Belew as Captains. He also introduced his new hire Gage Thigpen. Police Chief Terry Beecham introduced his new hires in the Police Department. Keith Sandlin, Will Scott, Brian Vargas, Jenna Chavez. Sandlin, Scott and Vargas are all State Certified Police. Sandlin and Scott are experienced, seasoned officers. Vargas is a recent Graduate of Cleveland State College Law Enforcement Academy. Jenna will begin the TN Law Enforcement Training Academy September 20, for her 12 week training Certification In the absence of City Attorney Betz, City Administrator Dick McKinley, presented the business to the Council. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE 1438 was opened and with no one wishing to address the Council; the Public Hearing closed. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE 1439 was opened and with one lady addressing the small one lane street. The City Council asked city employees to check into the situation. The Public Hearing closed. 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 - Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. 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 – Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Moore, 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) - Second Reading Motion to approve on second reading was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. 1441 - AN ORDINANCE FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 9, “BUSINESS, PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, ETC”; CHAPTER 1 TAXICABS; SECTION 9-101 DEFINITIONS – First Reading Motion to approve on first reading was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Williams. Motion passed unanimously. 1442 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.1432 ENTITLED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2025-2026 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 Sevier. Motion passed unanimously. 1443 - 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 Williams. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION(S) A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE, TO AMEND RESOLUTION 2025-12-6C AND RESOLUTION NO. 2025-6-1C; RESOLUTION NO. 2023-22-6A; RESOLUTION NO. 2020-28-5C; RESOLUTION NO. 2017-22-11B; RESOLUTION NO. 2017-10-5A; RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12-11E; RESOLUTION NO. 2012-27-12; RESOLUTION NO. 2011-22-12A; BEING SALARY SUPPLEMENT RESOLUTIONS FOR CERTAIN CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG EMPLOYEES 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 ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF TTL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (FINAL ENGINEERING) FOR THE (MMAG GRANT PROJECT) PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AT DAVID CROCKETT STATE PARK AND OLD WAYNESBORO HIGHWAY SR 242 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 ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF BRIDGEPOINT, LLC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES RELATED TO THE EXTENSION OF SPRINGER ROAD FROM MATTOXTOWN ROAD TO LITTLE SHOAL CREEK IN LAWRENCEBURG, TN 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 REAPPOINT CHARLES “BUTCH” NEWELL TO THE LAWRENCEBURG BEER BOARD 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 REAPPOINT PEYTON SOCKWELL TO THE LAWRENCEBURG BEER BOARD. 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE FOUR (4) 2025 DODGE DURANGO SUV THROUGH THE STATE BID CONTRACT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP OF COLUMBIA Motion to approve was made by Council Member Sevier, with a second by Council Member Moore. Motion passed unanimously. With no further business to come before the board motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Moore, with a second by Council Member Sevier. Motion carried, meeting adjourned. _____________________ City Recorder