| CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION APRIL 3, 2008, 7:30 P.M. CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 621 GRACEY AVENUE CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE MINUTES James Mooningham had requested to address the City Council but was not present. The regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Johnny Piper on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in the Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education Meeting Room, 621 Gracey Avenue, Clarksville, Tennessee. A prayer was offered by Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Johnson; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman James Lewis. ATTENDANCE: PRESENT: Barbara Johnson (1), Deanna McLaughlin (2), James Lewis (3), Wallace Redd (4), Diana Ward (5), Marc Harris (6), Geno Grubbs (7), Jim Doyle (8), Richard Swift (9), Bill Summers (10), Bill Forrester (11), Wayne Harrison (12) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS Mayor Piper recognized the Austin Peay State University Mens Basketball Team who won the 2007-08 Ohio Valley Conference Championship and represented the City of Clarksville in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament. Mayor Piper presented a Mayor’s Certificate of Appreciation to Dan Runyon, Dan Maple, and Stephen Blake for assisting a young boy who was struck by a vehicle the morning of March 11, 2008, on Purple Heart Parkway. Councilwoman McLaughlin presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Clarksville Firefighters Jesse Snyder, Rod Delvendahl, Cindy Hemingson Joe Traylor, Robert Cruise, David Kirkland, and Lance Harbour, all members of CAP (Community Awareness Program), who assisted Veteran ____ Duncheskie by honoring his plea and erecting a new flag pole on his property just prior to his death. Councilman Summers introduced members of the Clarksville High School HOPE (Helping Others People Everyday) who was sponsoring a fundraiser for the Catie Summers College Fund by seeking pledges for their bicycle ride to Austin, Texas. PUBLIC HEARING Councilman Swift made a motion to conduct a public hearing to hear comments regarding proposed zone changes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harrison. A voice vote was taken; the motion unanimously passed. ORDINANCE 92-2007-08 Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Billy J. Mace for zone change on property at Wilma Rudolph Boulevard ' Old Trenton Road from C-2 General Commercial District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District Hal Grayson said if the property were rezoned, a student housing development would be constructed. Diana (inaudible), Jamie Fox, Donna Spangler, and April Barnett objected to the change citing potential traffic problems. Councilman Swift made a motion to revert to regular session. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harrison. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection. ZONING The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ORDINANCE 92-2007-08. Councilman Swift made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harrison. Councilman Forrester expressed concern about increased traffic congestion. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Harrison, Redd NAY: Lewis, Doyle, Summers, Johnson, Grubbs, Harris, Forrester, McLaughlin ABSTAIN: Ward, Swift The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading failed. ZONING AMENDMENTS ORDINANCE 85-2007-08 (Proposed Amendment) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Official Code relative to establishment of the Madison Street Corridor Overlay District Councilman Swift made a motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson. Councilman Summers made a motion to adopt the proposed amendments relative to sign regulations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Grubbs. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Swift, Doyle, Ward, Lewis, Redd, Summers, Grubbs, McLaughlin, Harris, Johnson, Forrester NAY: Harrison The motion to adopt the amendments passed. The following vote on the motion as amended was recorded: AYE: McLaughlin, Doyle, Grubbs, Ward, Johnson, Lewis, Forrester, Redd, Summers, Harris, Swift NAY: Harrison The motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading as amended passed. CONSENT AGENDA All items in this portion of the agenda are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and may be approved by one motion; however, a member of the Council may request that an item be removed for separate consideration under the appropriate committee report: 1. ORDINANCE 88-2007-08 (First Reading) Amending the Official Code relative to Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment (Gas ' Water Committee: Approval) 2. ORDINANCE 89-2007-08 (Second Reading) Amending the Official Code relative to wrecker service 3. RESOLUTION 68-2007-08 Adopting the 2008-09 through 2012-2013 Capital Improvements Budget 4. RESOLUTION 72-2007-08 Authorizing a Mutual Aid Agreement with Fort Campbell for fire and emergency services (Public Safety Committee: Approval) 5. Approval of Minutes: Regular Session – March 6th, Special Session -March 25th Councilman Harris requested separate consideration of RESOLUTION 68-2007-08. Councilman Swift made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item #3. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection. Councilman Redd made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 68-2007-08. The motion was seconded by Councilman Grubbs. In response to Councilman Harris’ question, Chief of Staff Jim Durrett said the document detailing the Capital Improvements Budget was distributed on cd-rom during executive session. A voice vote to adopt the resolution was taken; the motion passed without objection. BUILDING ' CODES COMMITTEE Wayne Harrison, Chair No action required. FINANCE ' ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Wallace Redd, Chair ORDINANCE 91-2007-08 (First Reading) Amending the 2008 Clarksville Fire ' Rescue Operating Budget for insurance reimbursement ($10,336) Councilman Redd made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection. RESOLUTION 69-2007-08 Adopting Personnel Policy 08-02 relative to Employment Reference Checks Councilman Redd made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lewis. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection. RESOLUTION 70-2007-08 Amending Personnel Policy 91-6 relative to Leaves of Absence Councilman Redd made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lewis. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection. GAS ' WATER COMMITTEE Richard Swift, Chair RESOLUTION 63-2007-08 Switching the 2004 water, sewer, and gas revenue bonds from a weekly auction rate mode to a variable rate debt obligation mode Councilman Swift made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harrison. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection. GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Diana Ward, Chair No action required. PARKS ' RECREATION COMMITTEE Marc Harris, Chair No action required. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Diana Ward, Chair ORDINANCE 81-2007-08 (First Reading; Postponed March 6th) Establishing a distance rule for sale of intoxicating liquor ORDINANCE 82-2007-08 (First Reading; Postponed March 6th) Establishing a distance rule for sale of beer Councilman Doyle made a motion to postpone action on ORDINANCE 81-2007-08 and ORDINANCE 82-2007-08 for one month. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harris. RESOLUTION 55-2007-08 (Postponed March 6th) Authorizing a contract with the Clarksville Housing Authority for supplemental police services Councilwoman Ward made a motion to postpone action on this resolution for one month to allow for continuing negotiations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Redd. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection. STREET COMMITTEE Wayne Harrison, Chair No action required. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Barbara Johnson, Chair No action required. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Piper made a motion to consider ORDINANCE 95-2007-08 on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Grubbs. A voice vote was taken; Councilman Harris voted “nay.” The motion passed. ORDINANCE 95-2007-08 (First Reading) Amending the 2008 Operating Budget for design services for City Hall security upgrades, relocation of Parks ' Recreation, and new Council Chambers ($100,000) Mayor Piper made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Grubbs. The following vote was recorded: AYE: Redd, Harrison, Lewis, McLaughlin, Ward, Swift, Forrester, Johnson, Doyle, Summers, Grubbs NAY: Harris The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading passed. RESOLUTION 64-2007-08 Commending and congratulating Tennessee Valley Authority upon its 75th Anniversary Mayor Piper made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swift. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection. RESOLUTION 71-2007-08 Authorizing a Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement with Sprint-Nextel Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harrison. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. |