Council Minutes

“A public comment period is conducted prior to each regular session of the city council from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Any person wishing to address the council shall make such request to the city clerk by noon on Wednesday prior to the regular session and shall submit their name and the topic of said comments.  Each person shall be allowed a maximum of five minutes to speak during the comment period.  No public comments concerning any zoning amendment to be considered by the city council at such regular session shall be received during this period.”  (City Code Sec. 1-204(c)) CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 1, 2010


MINUTES


PUBLIC COMMENTS

Joe Chisenhall had requested to address the City Council regarding an issue with the Gas & Water Department, but was not present.

CALL TO ORDER

The regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Johnny Piper on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at 7:05 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 106 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee.

A prayer was offered by Councilman David Allen; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin.

ATTENDANCE

PRESENT:Barbara Johnson (1), Deanna McLaughlin (2), James Lewis (3), Candy Johnson (5; arrived 7:18 p.m.), Marc Harris (6), Geno Grubbs (7), David Allen (8), Joel Wallace (9), Bill Summers (10), Bill Forrester (11), Jeff Burkhart (12)

ABSENT: Wallace Redd, Mayor Pro Tem (4)

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

Mayor Piper presented a Certification of Appreciation to Jose Ortiz who rescued a drowning victim at McGregor Park on June 18.



PUBLIC HEARING

Councilman Grubbs made a motion to conduct a public hearing to hear comments regarding proposed zone changes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lewis. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection.

ORDINANCE 1-2010-11 Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Crocker-Ellis Partnership for zone change on property at Memorial Drive and Memorial Circle from O-1 Office-Medical-Institutional-Civic District to C-2 General Commercial District

There was no expressed support for or opposition to this proposed change.

Councilman Grubbs made a motion to revert to regular session. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Barbara Johnson. 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 1-2010-11. Councilman Grubbs made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harris. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

NOTE: Councilwoman Candy Johnson was not present for this vote

The motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading unanimously passed.

6) 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 91-2009-10 (Second Reading) Authorizing extension of utilities for property on Sango Road; request of DBS & Associates

2. ORDINANCE 92-2009-10 (Second Reading) Authorizing extension of utilities for property on Woodson Road; request of DBS & Associates

3. ORDINANCE 95-2009-10 (Second Reading) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of Frances D. Spencer, Syd Hedrick-Agent, for zone change on property at Centerstone Circle & Needmore Road from AG Agricultural District to R-4 Multiple Family Residential District

4. Approval of Minutes: Regular Session - June 3, Special Session - June 9, Special Session – June 10

5. Approval of Board Appointments:

Parking Authority: Linda Shepherd – July 2010 through December 2010

Councilwoman McLaughlin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lewis. A voice vote was taken; the motion unanimously passed.

BUILDING & CODES COMMITTEE
James Lewis

On behalf of Chairman Redd, Councilman Lewis said the Building & Codes Department worked 456 cases during the month of June, bringing the fiscal year total to 5, 351.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Bill Summers, Chair

Councilman Summers said the Providence Point project was under construction and reported the Beech Street apartments had been demolished to make way for a new low-income housing project.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Deanna McLaughlin, Chair

RESOLUTION 2-2010-11 Approving applicability of T.C.A. §67-5-603(D) and T.C.A §67-5-606(C) to allow affected property owners to apply for flood relief tax proration

Councilwoman McLaughlin made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Summers. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

NOTE: Councilwoman Candy Johnson was not present for this vote.

GAS & WATER COMMITTEE
Bill Summers, Chair

Councilman Summers said flood cleanup at the wastewater treatment plan was progressing.

GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Marc Harris, Chair

No report; no action required.

PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
Bill Forrester, Chair

Councilman Forrester said the department was still in the process of removing debris and making repairs to area parks following the recent flood.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
James Lewis, Chair

Councilman Lewis reported 519 service calls were worked by Clarksville Fire & Rescue during the month of June. Clarksville Police Department responded to 2,053 calls in District 1, 2,111 calls is District 2, and 2,662 calls in District 3 during the month of May.

Councilman Lewis commended the CPD Accreditation Team and reported that local crime had decreased from 2007 to 2009 by 6.7%.

STREET COMMITTEE
James Lewis, Chair

Councilman Lewis said 450 work orders were processed by the Clarksville Street Department during the month of June.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Barbara Johnson, Chair

Councilwoman Barbara Johnson announced a total of 62,891 passengers were transported by Clarksville Transit System and the City Garage process a total of 500 work orders during the month of June.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION 1-2010-11 Approving the Madison Street Commons Capital Project Revenue District

Councilwoman McLaughlin made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lewis. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt this resolution unanimously passed.

FY11 BUDGETS

ORDINANCE 98-2009-10 (Second Reading) Establishing the FY11 Operating Budget for the City of Clarksville Internal Service Fund

Mayor Piper made a motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt the FY11Internal Service Fund budget on second reading unanimously passed.

ORDINANCE 99-2009-10 (Second Reading) Establishing the FY11 Operating Budget for Clarksville Parking Authority

Mayor Piper made a motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt the FY11Parking Authority budget on second reading unanimously passed.



ORDINANCE 100-2009-10 (Second Reading) Establishing the FY11 Operating Budget for City of Clarksville Housing & Community Development

Mayor Piper made a motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Barbara Johnson. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt the FY11Housing & Community Development budget on second reading unanimously passed.

ORDINANCE 101-2009-10 (Second Reading) Establishing the FY11 Operating Budget for Clarksville Transit System

Mayor Piper made a motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Barbara Johnson. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt the FY11 Clarksville Transit System budget on second reading unanimously passed.

ORDINANCE 102-2009-10 (Second Reading) Establishing the FY11 Operating Budget for the City of Clarksville Gas-Water-Sewer Department

Mayor Piper made a motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harris. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt the FY11 Gas-Water-Sewer budget on second reading unanimously passed.

ORDINANCE 103-2009-10 (Second Reading) Establishing the FY11 Operating Budget for CDE Lightband

Mayor Piper made a motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harris. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt the FY11CDE Lightband budget on second reading unanimously passed.

ORDINANCE 104-2009-10 (Second Reading) Establishing the FY11 Operating Budget for the City of Clarksville General Fund

Mayor Piper made a motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Barbara Johnson.

Councilwoman McLaughlin offered an amendment to decrease the FY10 Legislative Department budget by $5,000 and add $5,000 to the FY11 Special Events Budget for the July 3rd Independence Day event. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lewis. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt this amendment unanimously passed.

Councilman Forrester offered an amendment to add $85,000 to the Fire Department budget for water line upgrade in the Craigmont Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lewis. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt this amendment unanimously passed.

Councilwoman McLaughlin offered an amendment to add $3,750 to the Information Systems budget for the Pictometry program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Summers. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt this amendment unanimously passed.

Councilman Burkhart offered an amendment to delete ten positions for staffing Liberty Park and to add $119,000 to the Fire Department budget for purchase of a new fire truck. The motion was not seconded; Councilman Burkhart withdrew the motion.

Upon the recommendation of Finance Director Ben Griffin to correct an accounting entry, Councilwoman McLaughlin offered an amendment to the Capital Projects budget by adding $500,000 to the original appropriation of $2,350,000 to complete the funding for the City’s 50% share of the airport terminal construction ($1,750,000) and Clarksville Greenway Bridge ($1,100,000). The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Barbara Johnson. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt this amendment unanimously passed.

Upon the recommendation of Finance Director Ben Griffin to correct an accounting entry, Councilwoman McLaughlin offered the following amendment:

• Change the FY10 Debt Service Fund (originally to transfer out to the General Fund for capital outlay) from $278,212 to $.00, and

• Change the FY10 General Fund (originally to transfer in from Debt Service) from $278,212 to $.00.

The motion was seconded by Councilman Summers. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt this amendment unanimously passed.

Mayor Piper offered the following amendment:

• Recommend the Regional Airport Authority hire a qualified airport manager no later than October 1, 2010;

• Recommend the Regional Airport Authority hire a qualified office manager with accounting experience;

• Recommend the Regional Airport Authority evaluate Michael Smalley’s job performance as interim manager after six months; and

• The City’s share of funding for construction of a new terminal be subject to an equal amount appropriated and committed by Montgomery County no later than September 30, 2010, or the City’s appropriation will be revoked

The motion was second by Councilwoman McLaughlin. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt this amendment unanimously passed.

The following vote on the original motion was recorded:

AYE: Allen, Burkhart, Forrester, Grubbs, Harris, B. Johnson, C. Johnson, Lewis, McLaughlin, Summers, Wallace

The motion to adopt the FY11 General Fund budget as amended unanimously passed.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.