The
Crossville City Council met in special session on
Roll Call. Present: Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr., Councilman Earl Dean, Councilman George Marlow, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Danny R. Wyatt. Also present were City Manager Curtis Adams, City Attorney Kenneth Chadwell, City Clerk Sally Oglesby, Andy Vaughn, Karli Threet, Gary Nelson, Joe Miller, David Beaty, James Perry, Kathy Dalton, Linda Daugherty, Charles Daugherty, Jerry Wood, Glenn McDonald, Janice Hamby, Jerry Garrison, Billy Martin, Jerry Kerley, Chris Bennett, Steve Powell, Clark Annis, Charlie Strayer, Tim Begley, Sandy Gruber, Frank Shipley, Darlene Barnwell, Robin Miles, Marlene Potter, Chris South, Mike Turner, Amanda Elmore, Jane Powers, Terry Ashburn, Don Alexander, Art Gernt, Ashley Kesterson, and Tony Frisa.
Mayor J. H. Graham, III was present and presiding. He called the meeting to order at
ITEM #1 CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilman Boyd Wyatt, seconded by Councilman Danny Wyatt, that all items on the consent agenda be approved as follows:
a)
3rd Reading of Ordinance amending the FY10-11
budget for waterlines on Hwy. 127S in the amount of $90,000
b)
3rd Reading of Ordinance amending the FY10-11
budget for Northwest Connector in the amount of $121,275
c)
2nd Reading of Ordinance amending the FY10-11
budget for safety valves for jet fuel tank in the amount of $6,200
d)
2nd Reading of Ordinance amending the FY10-11
budget for replacement fire vehicle in the amount of $30,419
e)
2nd Reading of Ordinance amending the FY10-11
budget for economic development in the amount of $32,000
f)
2nd Reading of Ordinance authorizing payments for
contracts with Freitag Construction beyond the current budget year
g)
2nd Reading of Ordinance authorizing payments for
contracts with Norris Brothers Construction beyond the current budget year
h)
2nd Reading of Ordinance authorizing payments for
contracts with W & O Construction beyond the current budget year
i)
2nd Reading of Ordinance authorizing payments for
contracts with Community Development Partners beyond the current budget year
j)
2nd Reading of Ordinance authorizing payments for
contracts with Upland Design Group beyond the current budget year
k)
2nd Reading of Ordinance authorizing payments for
contracts with ECE Services beyond the current budget year
l)
2nd Reading of Ordinance authorizing payments for
contracts with Stigall Engineering Associates beyond the current budget year
m)
2nd Reading of Ordinance authorizing payments for
contracts with PBS&J (Adkins) beyond the current budget year
n)
2nd Reading of Ordinance authorizing payment for
contracts with Brayman Construction beyond the current budget year
o)
2nd Reading of Ordinance authorizing payment for
contracts with TAP Publishing beyond the current budget year
p)
2nd Reading of Ordinance closing an undeveloped
right-of-way off
q)
2nd Reading of Ordinance amending § 14-702(A) of
the Crossville Municipal Code pertaining to the Tree Board
r)
Approval of temporary street closing on July 4 from
s)
Approval of change order #4 (Final) for W & O
Construction on the wastewater treatment plant project in the deduct amount of
<$5,470.43>
t)
Approval of amendment to T-Hangar grant contract in the
amount of $214,230 and approval to deposit 10% local match
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5). Yes: Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr., Councilman Earl Dean, Councilman George Marlow, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Danny R. Wyatt.
ITEM #2 MATTERS RELATIVE TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AGREEMENT
At an earlier meeting, Council
approved an agreement with Habitat for Humanity in conjunction with property
that they are donating to the City for a future greenway. The holder of the note on the property has
requested the same agreement should Habitat default on their loan. An amendment to the agreement, prepared by
the City Attorney, was presented for approval.
A
motion was made by Councilman Earl Dean, seconded by Councilman Danny Wyatt,
that the First
Amendment to the Agreement for water service and sewer service with Cumberland
County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. be approved.
Vote: Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote (summary:
Yes = 5). Yes: Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr., Councilman Earl Dean, Councilman
George Marlow, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Danny R. Wyatt.
ITEM #3 1ST
Correspondence was presented
requesting annexation of property on
A motion was made by Councilman Boyd
Wyatt, seconded by Councilman George Marlow, that the ordinance annexing property on
ITEM #4 MATTERS
RELATIVE TO DONATION REQUEST FROM
A request was received from Carolyn
Landreth, representing Tennessee Amigos, requesting assistance in covering the
costs for their team to represent the State at the National Senior Olympics in
ITEM #5 MATTERS RELATIVE TO FY11-12 BUDGET AND TAX RATE (IN TITLE ONLY)
A motion was made by Councilman Boyd Wyatt, seconded by Councilman Earl Dean, that the ordinances adopting the FY11-12 budget and tax rate be passed on second reading, in title only. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5). Yes: Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr., Councilman Earl Dean, Councilman George Marlow, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Danny R. Wyatt.
Discussions took place on a variety of items in the proposed budget, including the following:
§ Chamber of Commerce It was agreed to decrease the contribution to $50,000. Information on what publications would not be funded with the decrease was requested.
§ New City Hall The amount budgeted will be left as is until more detailed information on estimated costs are received from the architect. The City Clerk was also asked to check with Rural Development on a potential loan to cover the costs for acquisition and renovations.
§ Police cars Concern was expressed about putting off the purchases and the potential for increasing the amounts required in the future. Chief Beaty responded that he didnt believe it would be a problem.
§ Dog Pound The amount budgeted represents the Citys share of the cost for the proposed improvements at the facility.
§ Airport terminal roof Chris Bennett reported that the roof has been leaking for a number of years in a number of places. The budgeted costs for re-coating of the roof.
§ Health Insurance The proposed budget includes an expected rate increase.
§ Water pump house and other improvements at the water plants Jerry Kerley indicated that he believes the amount budgeted is close to the expected actual costs.
§ Employee raises Discussion was held on raises for City employees. Finance Director Fred Houston reported that reducing a proposed raise from 4% to $1,000 across the board will reduce the budgeted deficit by $306,116. Council indicated their preferences as: Councilman Danny Wyatt - $1,250
Councilman Earl Dean 3 ½%
Councilman Boyd Wyatt - $1,000
Councilman George Marlow $1,000
Mayor J. H. Graham $1,000 for employees below $30,000
A motion was made by Mayor J. H. Graham, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, that all full-time employees with benefits receive a $1,000 increase(to include fringe benefits); part-time employees receive a $0.50/hr. increase; City Judge to receive a $600 increase; and summer youth workers be increased to $8/hour. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 4, No = 0, Abstain = 1). Yes: Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr., Councilman George Marlow, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Danny R. Wyatt. Abstain: Councilman Earl Dean.
Councilman Dean abstained from the votes due to his son being an employee of the City.
§ Finance Director Houston reported that there are several miscellaneous raises and 2 new employees included in the proposed budget, which total approximately $85,000.
§ Babe Ruth league requested $2,500 to assist in their program. Council concurred with this request.
§ Palace marquee The cost for the renovations required for the marquee were approved for inclusion.
§ With the proposed changes, it is estimated that the General Fund will require $750,000 to come out of fund balance.
§
Amphitheatre drainage and sidewalks are
estimated to cost $20,000. The
With no
further business, the meeting was adjourned at