MINUTES OF THE APRIL COUNCIL MEETING

STATE OF TENNESSEE                         CITY OF LEWISBURG          COUNTY OF MARSHALL                    APRIL 8, 2008

The Lewisburg City Council met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 6:03 p.m. at Lewisburg City Hall, 131 East Church Street, Lewisburg, Tennessee.

Those present and attending were:  Mayor Robert E. Phillips, City Manager Eddie Fuller, City Treasurer/Recorder Connie W. Edde, City Attorney Bill Haywood, City Councilmen Quinn Brandon, Hershel Davis, Robin Minor, and Phil Sanders.  

Members Absent:  None

Mayor Phillips called the meeting to order.

The Invocation was given by Clay Derryberry, and the audience led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Item 1.  Announcements

Mayor Phillips announced the following:

 1.   Condolences were given to the Joe Smith family.

  2.   Lewisburg received “Rebuild the State Award” for our walking trail system.

  3.  Marshall Gentry is Dean of Men at Yale University.

  4.  Chamber of Commerce fish fry to be held at Rock Creek Park Saturday, April 12^th beginning at 4:00 pm.

  5.  Barbara Woods gave an update on the City’s recycling program.

 Item 2.  Approval of the Minutes

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve the minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting of March 11 and the special call minutes of March 25.  Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye          Councilman Minor - Aye    Councilman Davis - Aye               Councilman Sanders - Aye

Motion Passed:   4 - 0                                                                                 

Item 3.  Approval of the Bills and Financial Statement

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Sanders, to approve the payment of the March 2008 bills and the February 2008 Financial Statement.   Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye              Councilman Minor - Aye    Councilman Davis - Aye                   Councilman Sanders - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

Item 4.  Citizen Input

A)  Local DDS Dennis Sigman and Bruce Jenkins stressed their concerns with the water department’s decision to no longer add fluoride to the City’s water supply.  Debbie Edwards, Tennessee Department of Health, also voiced concern and informed the Council of resources through the State to assist in restoring fluorination of the water.  The Mayor recommended they contact the Lewisburg Water Board to voice their opinions concerning this matter.

Councilman Brandon stated she recommended the City reinstate fluorination of the water. 

B)  Jerry Freeman stated he felt there was transparency in government and requested to be put on next month’s agenda to discuss this issue.

C) Gary Davis, local NAACP, requested a meeting with Council members to discuss concerns of the City’s hiring procedures.

D) Fern Greenbank presented the Council with information regarding historical preservation for our community.

Councilman Brandon stated she was in favor of creating a board for historical preservation.

Item 5.  Unfinished Business

5A) Second Reading of Ordinance 08-05

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve second reading of Ordinance 08-05, an ordinance rezoning property known as 337 Franklin Avenue from “R-3” (High Density Residential) to “C-2” (Intermediate Business).   There was a public hearing prior to the meeting concerning this ordinance with no public comments.  Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye                 Councilman Minor - Aye    Councilman Davis - Aye                      Councilman Sanders - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

5B)  Second Reading of Ordinance 08-06

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Sanders, to approve second reading of Ordinance 08-06, an ordinance amending the City’s Zoning Ordinance pertaining to principal structure codes.  The number of principle buildings on a parcel or tract of land will be as followed:

    a.  Residential -  one (1)

    b.   Commercial / Industrial  - numerous (with Planning  Commission approval)

There was a public hearing prior to the meeting pertaining to this ordinance with no public comments.  Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye              Councilman Minor - Aye    Councilman Davis - Aye                   Councilman Sanders - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 - 0

5C) Second Reading of Ordinance 08-07

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve second reading of Ordinance 08-07, an ordinance amending the City’s Zoning Ordinance by adding a North Carolina Code Design Standards for handicapped accessible parking.  There was a public hearing prior to the meeting pertaining to this ordinance with no public comments.  Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye               Councilman Minor - Aye    Councilman Davis - Aye                    Councilman Sanders - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 - 0

Item 6.  New Business

6A)  Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve a Resolution that will allow the Industrial Development Board to modify a deed of trust and other documents pertaining to US Tank and Cryogenics.  The company completed construction of their new facility with cost exceeding $2,500,000.   The bank holding the loan has requested the Industrial Development Board modify the deed to $2,670,000.  Councilman Brandon asked Bob Binkley, attorney for the Industrial Board, if this amendment would obligate the City in any way.  Mr. Binkley reported there would be no cost to the City; this was only a measure to match the actual loan amount with the deed.  Upon a roll call vote:

 Councilman Brandon - Aye               Councilman Minor - Aye    Councilman Davis - Aye                     Councilman Sanders - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 - 0

6B)  First Reading of Ordinance 08-08

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Minor, to approve first reading of Ordinance 08-08, an ordinance rezoning property known as 323 Franklin Avenue and 503 4^th Avenue from “R-3” (High Density Residential) to “C-2” (Intermediate Business).  The Planning Commission is requesting the rezoning.   Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye                 Councilman Minor - Aye    Councilman Davis - Aye                      Councilman Sanders - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 - 0

6C)  First Reading of Ordinance 08-09

Item was withdrawn.

6D) Discuss Goats, Music and More Festival

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Minor, to hold a special call meeting on April 15 at 4:15 p.m. to consider filling the unexpired term of Councilman White in Ward 3, followed by a workshop to discuss the Goats, Music and More Festival.

Councilman Brandon amended the motion to change the time of the special call meeting to 4:30 p.m. on April 15, immediately followed by the workshop. Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye                  Councilman Minor - Aye    Councilman Davis - Aye                       Councilman Sanders - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 - 0

Item 7.   Other Business

 7A)  Resolution Requesting Unclaimed Balance of Accounts

Motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Brandon, to approve a Resolution that would allow Lewisburg Water/Wastewater to request payment for unclaimed balance of funds for 2005 from the State Treasurer.  This is an annual request and pertains to unclaimed monies they have collected from customers on deposits, etc.  Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye                 Councilman Minor - Aye    Councilman Davis - Aye                      Councilman Sanders - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

There being no further business to come before the Council, the regular monthly meeting of the Mayor and Council for the City of Lewisburg adjourned at 7:07 p.m.