STATE OF TENNESSEE                          CITY OF LEWISBURG              COUNTY OF MARSHALL                     DECEMBER 11, 2007

The Lewisburg City Council met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 6:00 p.m. at Lewisburg City Hall, 131 East Church Street, Lewisburg, Tennessee.

Those present and attending were:  Mayor Bob 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:  Councilman Elvin White

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. The late John Taylor was spotlighted in an article in a magazine called Goat Rancher.  The article expressed his vital participation with the City’s Goats Music and More Festival.  John was over the Boer Goat Shows, which now his wife Pat oversees. 

  2. A letter from Millie Miller, owner of the Celebration Inn, was received applauding the City for a successful 2007 festival.

  3. Police Advisory Board meet in their first meeting on        December 10^th.

   4. A great performance was given by the MCHS Choir at the Dixie Theater.

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 November 13^th. Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

 Motion Passed:   4 - 0                                                                                 

Item 3.  Approval of the Bills and Financial Statement

Motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Minor, to approve the payment of the November 2007 bills and the October 2007 Financial Statement.   Upon a roll call vote:

 Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye 

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

Item 4.  Citizen Input

A)  Jerry Freeman questioned the Board on merit raises and how they will be based.  He also inquired if R. L. Williams was still Director with the City’s Street and Sanitation Department. 

B)  Andy Henson thanked Greg Lowe for a job well done.  He suggested some type of Board be formed to help Greg with violations concerning property clean-up.

Item 5.  Unfinished Business

5A) Final Reading of Ordinance 07-12

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Brandon, to approve final reading of Ordinance 07-12, which allows rezoning to “C-2” (Intermediate Business) property lying South of Finley Beech Road.  The owner is requesting the property be rezoned from residential to commercial for the purpose of an auto body shop.  Upon a roll call vote:

 Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

5B) Second Reading of Ordinance 07-13

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Sanders, to approve second reading of Ordinance 07-13.  This ordinance will rezone certain property fronting Rock Crusher Road to intermediate business.  A pubic hearing was held prior to this meeting concerning this ordinance.  Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

5C)  Second Reading of Ordinance 07-14

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Brandon, to approve second reading of Ordinance 07-14 which allows rezoning of certain property fronting Finley Beech Road from medium density residential to intermediate business.  There was a public hearing prior to this meeting concerning this ordinance.  Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

5D) Second Reading of Ordinance 07-15

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve second reading of Ordinance 07-15, rezoning property known as 430 Darnell Mealer Road to intermediate business.  The owner plans to open a motorcycle shop.  There was a pubic hearing prior to this meeting concerning this ordinance.  Upon a roll call vote:

 Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

5E)  Second Reading of Ordinance 07-16

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Sanders, to approve second reading of Ordinance 07-16.  This ordinance will annex and zone certain properties lying South of South Ellington Parkway between Mecanico Trail and the Yell Road.  There was a pubic hearing held prior to this meeting concerning this ordinance.  Upon a roll call vote:

 Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

Item 6.  New Business

6A)  Ratification of Urban Growth Plan

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Sanders, to approve ratification of the Urban Growth Plan.  The Urban Growth Planning Committee has finalized the new boundary map which will include the City’s 100 acres within our new industrial park on Highway 373.  Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

6B)  Plan of Services

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Brandon, to approve a resolution pertaining to the Plan of Services (Ordinance 07-16) for properties lying South of South Ellington Parkway.  Upon a roll call vote: 

 Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

6C)  Sale of Industrial Property

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon to sell 2 + acres of property within the new business park to Froggy’s Fog for the price of $30,000.  Motion died for a lack of a second.

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Brandon, to sell said property for the price of $25,000.  Bob Binkley, Attorney for the City’s Industrial Board, reported the company will construct a 7,200 sq. ft. facility with desires for expansion in five years.  The company will consist of approximately 10 employees and will manufacture amusement fog used by theaters, theme parks, etc.   Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

6D) Amendment to UDAG Loan for US Tank

Motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Sanders, to approve a resolution allowing an amendment to a previous agreement with US Tank and Cryogenics.  Bob Binkley, Attorney for the Industrial Board, explained the owner had extra expense due to a topographic error.  Eddie Wiles, Chairman of the Industrial Board, stated the Board has agreed to the amendment which will increase the loan by $50,000 payable in five years.   Upon a roll call vote:

 Councilman Brandon - Nay             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                   Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  3 – 0

6E) In Lieu of Tax from Lewisburg Gas Department

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Minor, to approve a resolution pertaining to in lieu of tax from Lewisburg Gas Department in the amount of $137,384.39.  The amount will be for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 and ending on June 30, 2008.   Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

6F) Resolution to Refund Variable Rate Debt

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve a resolution that will allow the City to change from a variable rate to a fixed rate for monies borrowed on city improvements.  Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

6G) Resolution Amendment on Loans for Downtown Property Owners

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve an amendment to a resolution pertaining to property improvements in the downtown area of the City.  The previous resolution allowed owners of the property to obtain a loan for refurbishing, repair and improve fronts, facades and other portions of their property.  This amendment will allow the loan to include improvements to the interior of the structure.   Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

 Item 7.   Other Business

 7A)  First Reading of Ordinance 07-10

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve first reading of Ordinance 07-10, an ordinance amending the City’s zoning ordinance.  The ordinance includes an updated definition of quarrying, landfills, etc. and a revision to I-3 Special Industrial Districts.  The Planning Commission has requested approval of this ordinance.  Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye             Councilman Sanders - Aye Councilman Davis - Aye                  Councilman White - Absent Councilman Minor - Aye

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

7B) It was announced the Mayor/Council will hold a workshop December 18^th, 4:00 p.m. at Lewisburg City Hall.

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 7:15 p.m.