MINUTES OF THE JANUARY COUNCIL MEETING

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

The Lewisburg City Council met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, 6:12 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 Bob 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 following employees were present to receive their Distinguished Service Award for years of service with the City:

Recreation: 

Jane Barnes-Tilford---20 years

Police:  

Rebekah Mitchell, Alissa Kruger---5 years

Steve Woodward---25 years

Fire: 

James Whitehead---10 years

Street/Sanitation: 

Kenneth Hillard---25 years

Administration: 

Brenda Brewer---20 years

Connie Edde---30 years

Eddie Fuller---35 years

Employees not present receiving Distinguished Service Awards:

Recreation: 

Becky Allen --- 15 years         

Charline Woodward --- 20 years

Police: 

John Christmas, Scott Braden, Kim Marks --- 5 years 

Doug Alexander, Jimmy Whitsett --- 10 years

Fire: 

Ray Luna --- 5 years

Street/Sanitation: 

Kory Pleas --- 5 years    

Bill Curtis --- 10 years

2.  Condolences were given to the family of Terry Williams, former Detective for the Lewisburg Police Department.

3.  1101-Urban Growth Plan has been approved.

4.  Don’ta Hightower named Mr. Football 2007.

5. MCHS girls and boys in Top 10 / Tennessee High School Basketball.

6. A Victorian Melody featured in the Tennessean.

7.  City awarded grant for Curbside Recycling.

8. Andy Henson stated Ladies Restroom featured on TV.

9. City receives federal grant for Ladies Restroom improvements.

Item 2.  Approval of Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes of the public hearing and regular scheduled meeting of December 11^th was made by Councilman Brandon and seconded by Councilman Davis.   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 / Financial Statement

Motion to approve the December 2007 bills and the November 2007 Financial Statement was made by Councilman Sanders and seconded by Councilman Minor.  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.  Gary Davis, Marshall County Branch of NAACP, stated their concerns pertaining to the City’s hiring and promotion practices.  He reported their concerns had been filed with the NAACP at the state level.  The Marshall County Branch would like to meet with City officials concerning this matter.

     b.  Jerry Freeman asked questions concerning UDAG funding and was advised to contact Eddie Fuller the next a.m. for answers.

Item 5.  Unfinished Business

5A) Second Reading of Ordinance 07-10

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Minor, to approve second reading of Ordinance 07-10.  This ordinance amends the current zoning ordinance by including an updated definition of quarrying, and a revised I-3 Special Industrial Impact District concerning permitted uses.  A public 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

5B) Final Reading of Ordinance 07-13

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Minor, to approve third and final reading of Ordinance 07-13, rezoning certain properties fronting Rock Crusher Road to Intermediate Business.  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)  Final Reading of Ordinance 07-14

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Sanders, to approve third and final reading of Ordinance 07-14, rezoning certain properties fronting Finley Beech Road to Intermediate Business.  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) Final Reading of Ordinance 07-15

 Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Sanders, to approve third and final reading of Ordinance 07-15, rezoning certain property known as 430 Darnell Mealer Road to Intermediate Business.  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)  Final Reading of Ordinance 07-16

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve third and final reading of Ordinance 07-16, annexing and zoning to Medium Density Residential, certain 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

Item 6.  New Business

6A)  Resolution Authorizing FIDP Funding

Motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Minor, to approve a Resolution that will allow the Mayor to execute and sign all documents in applying for state financial aid for Autom Church Supplies. 

Terry Wallace, Economic Director for the City, explained the resolution was approved by the Industrial Board upon amending the resolution to state the City will not be liable for any matching monies.  The FIDP (FastTract Infrastructure Development Program) funding is through the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and will assist Autom for site improvements and sewer line relocation.   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)  Consider Merit Raise for City Employees

Councilman Brandon requested a workshop be held to further discuss this item.

6C) Discuss Street Clean-up Violations

Councilman Brandon stated their have been concerns from citizens pertaining to debris on streets and right-of-ways.  She questioned whether our Codes Enforcement Officer was permitted to issue citations concerning this violation. 

With the City having an ordinance (Ordinance 97-02) to regulate littering from vehicles, City Attorney Bill Haywood stated the Codes Enforcement Officer could issue an ordinance violation citation.

 6D) Second Reading of Ordinance 01-05

Councilman Brandon requested second reading of Ordinance 01-05, an ordinance annexing and zoning certain properties fronting State Route 50.

 This ordinance passed first reading on May 8, 2001 and a public hearing was held on June 12, 2001.  During the regular meeting of June 12, this ordinance was tabled.  The Council was informed to remove the ordinance from the table, a motion needed to be passed and then a motion to pass second reading will be in place.

 Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Minor, to refer this ordinance back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for updates.

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

Motion Passed:  4 - 0 

6E)  Property Sale to Crown Castle

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Brandon, to approve the sale of property located next to the maintenance building on 5^th Avenue to Crown Castle GT Company, LLC.   The purchase price has been negotiated at $96,000 and upon termination of use Crown Castle will deed the property back to 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

6F)  Amendment to Plan of Services (Ordinance 07-16)

Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Minor, to approve a resolution to amend the Plan of Services for property lying South of South Ellington Parkway between Mecanico Trail and the Yell Road.  The amendment was requested by the Planning Commission and will change the language pertaining to water/sewer services.   This amendment requires the developer to install these services at their own expense if the property is subdivided.   Upon a roll call vote:

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

Motion Passed:  4 - 0 

7)  Other Business

7A)  First Reading of Ordinance 08-01

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Sanders, to approve first reading of Ordinance 08-01, an ordinance to annex and zone to “Business Park” property lying north of State Route 373.  This property consists of approximately 100 acres and adjoins the Lewisburg Business Park.  Upon a roll call vote:

Councilman Brandon - Aye    Councilman Sanders – Aye                     Councilman Davis – Aye          Councilman White - Absent          Councilman Minor - 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 6:55 p.m.