The City Council for the City of Crossville, Tennessee met in regular session on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at Crossville City Hall. 

 

            Mayor J. H. Graham, III was present and presiding.  Councilmen present were Earl Dean, Dr. Carl Duer, Billy Loggins, and Boyd Wyatt, Sr.  Others present were City Manager Dr. Jack Miller, City Attorney Kenneth Chadwell, City Clerk Sally Oglesby, Finance Director Amanda D. Houston, Public Works Director Tim Begley, Christy Lewis, Jim Young, Scott Humphrey, Dewey Peterson, Frances Carson, Ed Morrow, Mike Turner, David Beaty, John Kinnunen, Brittany Wilson, Bill Rector, Anthony Luttrell, Ivy Luttrell, Sharon Crockett, Connor Crockett, Susan Hafen, Blaine Hafen, Brandi Lee Hafen, Ralph Sech, Phyllis, Sech, Clark Annis, Barry Brown, Cub Scout Troop 175, Paula Snow, Steve Snow, April Parker, David Parker, Austin Parker, Madison Parker, Mark Daniels, and Bill Oglesby.

 

            Mayor Graham called the Beer Board to order at 4:45 p.m. 

 

 

BEER BOARD

5 Points Market

 

            An application for an off-premises beer permit was submitted by Robert Agee dba 5 Points Market located at 1025 West Ave.  Police Chief David Beaty recommended approval.

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Mayor Graham, that an off-premises beer permit be approved for Robert Agee dba 5 Points Market.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

(At 4:49 p.m. the Beer Board was adjourned.) 

 

Mayor Graham convened the regular meeting at 5:00 p.m.  Dewey Peterson of the New Beginnings Fellowship gave the invocation.  The Young Marines presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

ITEM #1 – RECOGNITIONS

a)  Student of the Month – Mayor Graham presented the February award to Ivy Luttrell who exemplifies the character trait of “caring”.

b)  Tennessee USSSA award – presentation deferred

 

 

ITEM #2 – APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Loggins, seconded by Councilman Duer, that the minutes of January 10, 2006 be approved.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

ITEM #3 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING

 

Depot Days 2006 is scheduled for June 15-17.  The Crossville Arts Council requested that Main Street be closed Friday night from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. from the south side of the Courthouse to the Depot.  Beginning Saturday at 6:00 a.m., they requested that Main Street be closed from the Depot south to Stanley until 5:00 p.m.  They also requested that the side streets around the Courthouse be closed on Friday afternoon and evening.  Chief Beaty expressed no concerns for the request.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Loggins, seconded by Councilman Dean, that the street closure requests for Depot Days 2006 be granted.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

Members of Boy Scout Troop 175 from North Cumberland Elementary School were present at the meeting and recognized by Mayor Graham.

 

 

ITEM #4 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO CHANGING SCHOOL AVENUE FROM ONE-WAY TO TWO-WAY

 

            Director of Schools, Dr. Pattie Ragsdale, requested that School Avenue be changed back to a two-way street now that the building is no longer being used as an elementary school.  Dr. Miller recommended the change be approved.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Loggins, seconded by Councilman Duer, that School Avenue be changed to a two-way street.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

ITEM #5 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO CONCESSION BUILDING AT CENTENNIAL PARK

 

            A proposal was received from Hart Freeland Roberts for the development of construction plans and specification for the Centennial Park t-ball concession and restroom building at a cost of $12,000.

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Dean, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, that a contract with Hart Freeland Roberts for concession building designs be approved.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

ITEM #6 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO SPECIAL CITY CENSUS

 

            Mayor Graham recommended that a special city census be conducted this Spring due to the large number of annexations and building permits since the last census in 2004.  David Warner has agreed to conduct the census.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Loggins, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, that the City Manager be authorized to contract with David Warner to conduct a special city census and that a budget amendment be passed on first reading.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

ITEM #7 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO NEW RESTAURANTS

 

            Mayor Graham reported that many new restaurants are opening at the Horizon Travel Plaza on Hwy. 127N, the Sav-a-Lot shopping center, an Italian steakhouse next to Super 8 Motel on E. 1st St., two in the new Dollar General Market Center, and a national chain barbeque in the old Shoney’s building.  He further pointed out that Crossville is the home to some of the best mom and pop restaurants that are comparable to any national restaurant chain.  Mayor Graham believes that the results of the census will help justify our market area.  In addition to the census, the strong local economy is reflected in bank deposits of $700 million.

 

 

ITEM #8 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO MUNICIPAL ETHICS LEGISLATION

 

            Mayor Graham and City Manager Dr. Miller reported to the Council on ethics legislation passed by the General Assembly that requires municipalities to adopt standards of ethical conduct by June 30, 2007.  In addition it imposes stricter reporting requirements for campaign contributions and expenditures for candidates for local office, places more restrictions on the use of unexpended campaign funds, and prohibits cash contributions in excess of $50.  MTAS will be developing a model policy.

ITEM #9 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REVITALIZATION

 

            The State has approved a pilot program for allocating state sales tax monies to three cities for revitalization of their central business district.  One city from each grand division will be selected for the pilot program. 

 

A motion was made by Mayor Graham, seconded by Councilman Loggins, that an application be submitted to the State for participation in the central business district pilot program.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

ITEM #10 - MATTERS RELATIVE TO ANNEXATION REQUESTS

a)  Hwy. 127S – Requests have been received to annex parcels on Hwy. 127S owned by Perk Thornton, Ronny and Rachel Hill, and the House of Hope.  One additional parcel is included whose owner will be notified of the public hearing. 

b)  Peavine Road – Requests have been received from Leland Dodson, Muriel Y. Clarke, and Okechukwu Unogu to annex their properties on Peavine Road.  One additional parcel is included whose owners will be notified of the public hearing.  Current plans are to extend the sewer line in front of the Dodson property, but to the rear of the other parcels.  Easements will be required as a condition of the line extension.

            A motion was made by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Councilman Dean, that the ordinances annexing four parcels on Hwy. 127S and four parcels on Peavine Rd. be passed on first reading, conditioned upon all property owners being in agreement.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

ITEM #11 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO INDUSTRIAL PARK COVENANTS AMENDMENT

 

            Amendments need to be made to the Industrial Park Covenants and Restrictions to accommodate an expansion by Dana Corporation.  A 5’ waiver from the 20’ rear and side setbacks will be required.  Authorization needs to be given to the City Attorney to proceed with obtaining the approvals from all the property owners.  Mayor Graham asked if a covenant could be added to allow the City Council to unilaterally make any changes needed to the covenants.  City Attorney Chadwell stated that he agreed that such a request would make it easier to accommodate the industries in the future, but he did not think the property owners would agree.  City Manager Dr. Miller reported that he had already authorized Dana Corporation to proceed with their construction.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Councilman Dean, that authorization be given for the City Attorney to proceed with obtaining approvals from all property owners in the Industrial Park to an amendment to the covenants and restrictions on behalf of Dana Corporation.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

ITEM #12 – CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

            City Attorney Chadwell reported that all suits have been settled in the case regarding the Paul Gentry accident at the water treatment plant.

 

 

ITEM #13 – CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

 

            City Manager Dr. Jack Miller presented the monthly revenue reports for local option sales tax and wholesale beer.  In other matters, he reported the following:

·        TCRS Biennial Actuarial Valuation – The employer contribution rate will be raised to 14.97% from 13.69%.

·        FY2005 Audit – There were no adverse findings from the auditor.  The auditor will be present at the March meeting to make a presentation.

·        Surplus Property – A list of computers and related equipment was presented for declaration as surplus property (attached and made a part of these minutes).

A motion was made by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Councilman Loggins, that the items be declared as surplus property and disposed of in the most appropriate manner.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

·        Special Projects Report – deferred

·        Courthouse parking – Dr. Miller was requested to determine the status of the public hearing regarding the proposed changes.

 

 

ITEM #14 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO INFLUENT PUMP

 

            Due to seal failure causing a bearing to fail on one of the three main influent pumps at the wastewater treatment plant, it was necessary to get the pump back in service as soon as possible due to higher flows in January.  Capital funds were budgeted to rebuild this pump during the budget year.  Post-facto approval was requested for payment to Remco, LLC in the amount of $12,836.98.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Councilman Loggins, that post facto approval be given for emergency pump repairs at the wastewater treatment plant in the amount of $12,836.98.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

ITEM #15 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO RENTAL CABIN

 

            Marlene Potter, on behalf of the Lake Commission, requested authorization to purchase materials, permits, and equipment to build a 500 s.f. cabin using inmate labor.  The estimated cost is between $12,625 and $13,500.  When completed, the cabin will be rented for $60+tax for two guests per night and $5+tax per additional guest.  Mayor Graham suggested that the Lake Commission consider development of a master plan to assist in making Meadow Park Lake a fishing designation and promote economic development.  Councilman Dean, a member of the Lake Commission, reported that they had been discussing the very same thing.  The matter was deferred for 60 days for a study on a master plan.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Loggins, seconded by Mayor Graham, that credit card capability be made available at Meadow Park Lake by April 1.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

ITEM #16 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO PURCHASE APPROVALS

a)  Animal Control Vehicle – Approval was requested for the purchase of a 2006 Ford Ranger pickup on state bid of $13,198 (State Bid Contract #R14) from Ted Russell Ford.

A motion was made by Councilman Loggins, seconded by Councilman Dean, that the purchase of a 2006 Ford Ranger on state bid be approved.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

b)  Interchange lighting equipment – Volunteer Energy purchased some equipment on behalf of the City to help with maintenance on interchange lighting on 127N/Main St.  The City needs to pay Volunteer Energy for parts and maintenance done.  Approval was requested for the invoice in the amount of $5,287.20.

A motion was made by Mayor Graham, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, that approval be given for payment to Volunteer Energy in the amount of $5,287.20 for interchange lighting equipment.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

c)  Taser Guns – Approval was requested for the purchase of 14 Taser Model X-26 at a total cost of $10,640.  Taser International is the sole supplier for this equipment.

A motion was made by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Councilman Loggins, that the purchase of taser guns from Taser International be approved.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

ITEM #17 – 1ST READING OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR AIRPORT TAXIWAY AND SEWER LINE

 

            The budget must be amended to show the airport taxiway and sewer line grants and reimbursement by Alan Grindstaff for the local share.  The cost of the sewer and taxi extension will be recorded in the General Fund.  At the completion of the project, the cost of the sewer line will be considered as a donated asset in the Water and Sewer Fund.  The city is receiving 100% reimbursement so that this does not add any overall budget burdens.

 

A motion was made by Mayor Graham, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, that the FY05-06 budget amendment for the airport taxiway and sewer line be passed on first reading.  Roll call votes:  Ayes-(5)Dean, Duer, Graham, Loggins, Wyatt; Noes-(0).  Motion carried.

 

 

            With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.