STATE OF TENNESSEE                 CITY OF LEWISBURG       COUNTY OF MARSHALL            FEBRUARY 12, 2008

The Lewisburg City Council met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 6:08 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:

         a. Marshall County High School boys and girls basketball teams are District Champions.

         b. Congratulations to Rachel Cook for winning 1^st place in the Spelling Bee    Competition.  2^nd Place went to Daren Jones, and 3^rd Place was won by Renee Shelton.  All three students attend Lewisburg Middle School.

Item 2.  Approval of the Minutes

Motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Brandon, to approve the minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting of January 8 and the special call minutes of January 23.  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 Minor, seconded by Councilman Sanders, to approve the payment of the January 2008 bills and the December 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)  Judie Janecek addressed the Council concerning SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) awareness.  She explained there is a national campaign to raise funds and awareness for SIDS and is hoping Lewisburg will be the “largest, small town” contributor to the cause.

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Minor, to recognize April 18^th as SIDS Awareness Day in Lewisburg.  Upon a roll call vote:

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

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

B)  Betty Bigger, 925 Cornersville Road, addressed the Council and read a letter explaining her objection to the rezoning request of Ordinance 08-02.

Item 5.  Unfinished Business

5A) Plan of Services (Ordinance 08-01)

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve a Resolution that will approve the Plan of Services pertaining to Ordinance 08-01, property lying North of State Route 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

5B) Final Reading of Ordinance 08-01

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve third and final reading of Ordinance 08-01.  This ordinance allows annexing and rezoning of property lying North of State Route 373 to “BP” (BUSINESS PARK).  A pubic hearing was held prior to this meeting with no public comments or opinions.  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)  Plan of Services (Ordinance 08-03)

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve the Plan of Services pertaining to Ordinance 08-03, property fronting Old Belfast Road.   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)  First Reading of Ordinance 08-03

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve first reading of Ordinance 08-03.  This ordinance will annex and zone to “I-2” (INDUSTRIAL PARK) property fronting Old Belfast Road.    A Special Call Meeting will be held February 26, 4:00 p.m. to consider second reading 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

6C)  First Reading of Ordinance 08-02

Scott Dodson addressed the Council concerning his request to rezone property (955 Cornersville Road) for the purpose of selling construction equipment.

Item died for a lack of motion.

6D) First Reading of Ordinance 08-04

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve first reading of Ordinance 08-04, an ordinance rezoning property fronting Sweetwater Lane and 5^th Avenue North to “C-2” (INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS).  The property will be used for catering services as well as a restaurant.   A Special Call Meeting will be held on February 26 at 4:00 p.m. to consider second reading 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

6E)  Resolution Pertaining to Debt Refunding

Motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Minor, to approve a resolution pertaining to the execution, terms, issuance, sale and payment of general obligation refunding bonds.   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 Pertaining to CDBG Grant

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Minor, to approve a resolution that will allow the Mayor to apply for a CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) on behalf of the Lewisburg Water/Wastewater.    The monies will be used to improve the sanitary sewer systems with a total cost of $542,500 (State % = $450,275    Water Dept. % = $92,225).   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 Pertaining to Recreational Grants

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Minor, to approve a resolution allowing the Mayor to execute and submit am application for funding to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Recreation Services Division.  The monies will be used at the soccer facility (building with restrooms, dressing rooms, concession, etc.) located at Southside Park.   Total Cost: $60,000 with State funding $30,000 and the City funding $30,000 (in-kind $20k + out-of-pocket $10k for the City).  Upon a roll call vote:

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

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve a resolution allowing the Mayor to execute and submit an application for funding to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Recreation Services Division.  The monies will be used for extending the Walking Trail at the New Lake.  Total Cost: $60,000 with State funding $48,000 and the City funding $12,000 (in-kind $2 + out-of-pocket $10k).   Upon a roll call vote:

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

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

6H) Donation Shelter at Lone Oak Cemetery

Councilman Brandon stated she had been contacted on upgrading the donation shelter at Lone Oak Cemetery.

Item was referred to the Lone Oak Cemetery Board for further discussion.

6I)  Traffic Signal at Garrett Parkway/Fayetteville Highway

Councilman Brandon stated she has been approached by citizens concerning the traffic signal at the intersection of the Fayetteville Highway, Garrett Parkway and Creekside Drive.  It appears people leaving the industrial park, using Garrett Parkway, are in the habit of turning left (toward town) when the signal goes green and do not realize people exiting Creekside Drive have the right-of-way if they are crossing the intersection or turning right toward town.  It was decided to reprogram the signal controller to allow green only for Creekside when someone is exiting Creekside Subdivision, and green only for Garrett Parkway when someone is exiting the Industrial Park.  It was noted the green time for Creekside could be considerable less due to the traffic volume.  Lewisburg Electric will be asked to make this change.  It may take State approval because the Fayetteville Highway is a State Route.

Item 7.   Other Business

 7A)  Councilman Minor requested that back stops be placed on the property that is to be used as practice fields located on Airport Drive.  He also suggested a schedule be started for teams wishing to reserve a field for practice.

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 7:05 p.m.