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CLARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 2, 2008

MINUTES

The regular session of the Clarksville City Council was called to order by Mayor Johnny Piper on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 108 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee.

A prayer was offered by Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Johnson; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Bill Summers.

ATTENDANCE

PRESENT: Barbara Johnson (1), Deanna McLaughlin (2), James Lewis (3), Wallace Redd (4), Diana Ward (5), Marc Harris (6), Geno Grubbs (7), Jim Doyle (8), Richard Swift (9), Bill Summers (10), Bill Forrester (11), Wayne Harrison (12)

PUBLIC HEARING

Councilman Swift made a motion to conduct a public hearing to hear comments regarding zoning amendments. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harrison. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection

ORDINANCE 11-2008-09 (Postponed September 4th; Public Hearing September 4th) Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Clarksville, application of William M. Huddleston for zone change on property at Greenwood Avenue & Madison Street from R-3 Two & Three Family Residential District & R-4 Multiple Family Residential District to R-3/H-1 Two & Three Family Residential District/Historic Overlay District and R-4/H-1 Multiple Family Residential District/ Historic Overlay District

County Historian Eleanor Williams encouraged support of this request stating the historic overlay would assist in protecting homes built in the 1800’s and their style and architectural significance could be preserved. Don Sharp said the overlay would provide historical stability for the area. Marlon Huddleston said the request was being made to maintain the historical nature of the neighborhood. There was no expressed opposition.

ORDINANCE 16-2008-09 Amending the Zoning Ordinance and the Official Code relative to demolition in the H-1 Historic District

There were no comments for or against this amendment.

Councilman Swift made a motion to revert to regular session. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harrison. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection.

ZONING

The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff and Commission were for approval of ORDINANCE 11-2008-09. Councilman Swift made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection. Mayor Piper said he would meet with the planning staff to develop stronger historic district criteria.

The recommendations of the Regional Planning Staff, Commission, and Historic Review Committee were for approval of ORDINANCE 16-2008-09. Councilman swift made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harrison. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection.

CONSENT AGENDA

All items in this portion of the agenda are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and may be approved by one motion; however, a member of the Council may request that an item be removed for separate consideration under the appropriate committee report:

1. ORDINANCE 17-2008-09 (First Reading) Amending the Official Code relative to wrecker service

2. Adoption of Minutes: Regular Session September 4, Special Session September 9

3. Approval of Board Appointments:

Board of Equalization: Mary Cooper and Lee Elder – October 2008 through April 2010

Housing Authority: James Halford – October 2008 through September 2013

Councilman Swift made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McLaughlin. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection.

BUILDING & CODES COMMITTEE
Wayne Harrison, Chair

Interim Director of Building & Codes Les Crocker reported on the status of code violations at 916 Madison Street and 202 Madison Street.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Wallace Redd, Chair

ORDINANCE 18-2008-09 (First Reading) Amending the 2008 Street Department Operating Budget for Dunlop Lane repairs

Councilman Redd made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harrison. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection.

ORDINANCE 19-2008-09 (First Reading) Amending the 2008 Special Events Special Revenue Fund

Councilman Redd made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lewis. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection.

RESOLUTION 21-2008-09 Adopting News Media Guidelines

Councilman Redd made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lewis. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection.

GAS & WATER COMMITTEE
Richard Swift, Chair

No action required.

GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Diana Ward, Chair

No action required.

PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
Marc Harris, Chair

No action required.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Diana Ward, Chair

No action required.

STREET COMMITTEE
Wayne Harrison, Chair

Mayor Piper announced the Tennessee Chapter of the American Public Works Association had designated Strawberry Alley as the “Project of the Year.”

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Barbara Johnson, Chair

No action required.

NEW BUSINESS

ORDINANCE 15-2008-09 (Second Reading) Amending the 2008 Operating Budget for Municipal Properties for City Hall roof repairs

Mayor Piper made a motion to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lewis. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection.

ORDINANCE 20-2008-09 (First Reading) Amending the 2008 Legislative Budget for voting system repairs

Councilman Swift made a motion to adopt this ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson. Councilman Summers made a motion to postpone action for one month to allow the Information Technology Department to research other options. The motion was seconded by Mayor Piper. The following vote was recorded:

AYE: Ward, Doyle, Summers, Johnson, Grubbs, Swift, Harris, Redd, Forrester

NAY: Lewis, Harrison, McLaughlin

The motion to postpone first reading on this ordinance passed.

Mayor Piper made a motion to consider RESOLUTION 22-2008-09. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harrison. A voice vote was taken; the motion passed without objection.

RESOLUTION 22-2008-09 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with TDOT for improvements to 41-A Bypass

Mayor Piper made a motion to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harris. Mayor Piper said the Tennessee Department of Transportation was planning to construct acceleration and deceleration lanes at the intersection of the bypass and the industrial access road for the TEPPCO fuel port facility. The contract required that the city fund approximately $34,000 toward the project if additional right-of-way is required. Mayor Piper said additional right-of-way may be donated by private property owners and could be provided for the project as a portion of the city’s obligation. Councilwoman McLaughlin felt action should be postponed so that area residents could be made aware of the improvements. A voice vote was taken; the motion to adopt the resolution passed without objection.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Piper disclosed that he owned property near the site of the proposed marina and stated that if a trail easement across his property is necessary, he will provide it at no cost.

Mayor Piper distributed a proposal to the city council that effective 2011, the compensation of the mayor would remain at the 2010 level for the entire term and would increase in 2015 only once per term at four percent. The proposal would also allow the mayor to decline the increase.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.