STATE OF TENNESSEE            CITY OF LEWISBURG  COUNTY OF MARSHALL          JUNE 12, 2007

The Lewisburg City Council met for the regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 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 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:

·        Congratulations were given to Councilman Elvin White on his recent marriage.

·        Tori Richardson and Lyssa Wiles are State Doubles Champions in tennis.

·        Walk of Heroes soon to be started at Rock Creek Park.

·        4^th of July festivity will be held at Rock Creek Park.  Free food, fireworks and entertainment will be part of the celebration beginning at 7:00 pm.

Item 2.  Approval of Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting of May 8, 2007 was made by Councilman Davis and seconded by Councilman Sanders.  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 May 2007 bills and the April 2007 Financial Statement was made by Councilman Minor and seconded by Councilman Brandon.  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. Ms. Carol Foreman thanked the Council and Recreation Board for supporting a skateboard park.  Also she reminded the audience the Relay for Life will be held Friday night.

       b. Fern Greenbank requested to address the Council, and will be placed on the agenda for next month’s meeting.

       c. Andy Henson and Larry Harwell addressed the Council concerning stronger fines for code violations pertaining to property maintenance.

       d. Jerry Freeman asked for certificates of appointments to the Lewisburg Housing Authority, the City’s purchasing policy and documentation that the City is an equal opportunity employer.

Item 5.  Unfinished Business

5A) Second Reading of Ordinance 07-04

Motion to approve second reading of Ordinance 07-04, an ordinance fixing the tax rate and approving the 2007-2008 Budget was made by Councilman Sanders and seconded by Councilman Minor.  A public hearing was held prior to this meeting with no comments or opinions made.  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 07-05

Motion to approve second reading of Ordinance 07-05, an ordinance closing alleys south of West Commerce and West of Third Avenue South was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis.  Church Street Church of Christ is requesting the closing.   A public hearing prior to this meeting was held with no comments or opinions made.  Upon a roll call vote:

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

Motion Passed:  4 - 0  

Item 6.  New Business

6A)  Consider Leasing Property

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Sanders, to allow the Industrial Board to enter into a lease agreement with Spar-Gas on property located on Springplace Road.  The company wants to locate a propane gas company on the property and will need approximately one (1) acre.  The proposal will allow Spar-Gas to buy the property at the end of the lease.  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)  Board Appointments 

Motion to approve the Mayor’s request for the following board appointments was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Minor:

 Councilman Quinn Brandon…Lewisburg Gas Board

 Councilman Robin Minor…….Planning Commission                                            ......Recreation Board

 Gary Bolling………Lewisburg Water/Wastewater Board

 Al Henderson......Lewisburg Gas Board

Upon a roll call vote:

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

Motion Passed:  3 – 0

Motion was made by Councilman Minor, seconded by Councilman Davis, to reappoint Eddie Wiles, Tommy Harris and Sam Kirby to six (6) year terms with the Lewisburg Industrial Board.  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)  Consider 2006-2007 Final Budget Amendments

Motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Brandon, to approve final budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.

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

Motion Passed:  4 – 0

6D)  First Reading of Ordinance 07-06

Motion was made by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Brandon, to approve first reading of Ordinance 07-06.  This flood damage prevention ordinance is required by FEMA due to new flood maps becoming effective in September 2007.  The Lewisburg Planning Commission has reviewed the ordinance and recommends Council approval.  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 Amending PILOT for CKNA

Motion was made by Councilman Sanders, seconded by Councilman Minor, to approve a resolution amending a PILOT agreement with CKNA.  Bob Binkley, representative from the Industrial Board, discussed changes and stated the Industrial Board has recommended Council approval for amendment.  Upon a roll call vote:

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

Motion Passed:  3 – 0

7)  Other Business

7A) Motion was made by Councilman Brandon, seconded by Councilman Davis, to allow a ground lease agreement at Ellington Airport.  Clay Derryberry addressed the Council explaining the agreement was for the construction of an 80 ‘ x 100’ corporate hanger for Enterprise Land Developers.  Mr. Derryberry stated the request had been approved by the Airport Board.  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) Councilman Minor asked the status of a traffic light being installed at Heil Avenue and the Franklin Road.  Eddie Fuller stated a state traffic engineer would be here on June 19^th concerning this request.

7C) Special Call Meeting of the Mayor and Council will be held on June 19^th at 3:50 pm to consider a PILOT for White Properties, LLC.  A Budget Workshop will follow this meeting.

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 7:20 pm.