The City Council for the City of Crossville met in special session on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at Crossville City Hall.

 

Roll Call.  Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Earl Dean, Councilman Jesse Kerley, Mayor J. H. Graham, III.  Absent/Excused: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr.  Others present were City Manager Ted Meadow, City Attorney Kenneth Chadwell, City Clerk Sally Oglesby, Tom Wolf, Jim Young, S. Roger York, Susan B. York, Fred Sherrill, David Beaty, Janet Oakes, Nikki Oakes, and Marli Oakes.

 

            Mayor J. H. Graham, III was present and presiding.  He called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

 

ITEM #1 – CONSENT AGENDA

 

            The State has adopted the 2006 editions of the International building, residential, existing building, property maintenance, plumbing, energy conservation, and fire codes.  They have also adopted the 2006 edition of the Life Safety Code (NFPA No. 101).  The city is required to enact codes equal to or more stringent than the state codes.  The ordinances change the City’s codes to the same codes adopted by the State.  The adoption of these codes will have no affect on the permit fee schedule.

 

            The loan agreement with the Department of the Air Force covers the Air Force jet known as “Miss Nettie”, which is on loan to the City of Crossville, but displayed at CCHS.  The jet is currently under renovation at sites in Clarksville and Cookeville.  It is believed that it will be back on display by late summer.

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Dean, seconded by Councilman Kerley, that all items on the consent agenda be approved as follows:

a)           2nd Reading of Ordinance amending sections §§ 12-101, 12-201, 12-301, 12-401, 12-601, and 12-701 of the Crossville Municipal Code pertaining to building, utility, etc. codes

b)           2nd Reading of Ordinance amending §§ 7-101 and 7-201 of the Crossville Municipal Code pertaining to fire codes

c)            1st Reading of Ordinance amending the FY08-09 budget by $4,500,000 for payoff of the soccer complex loan

d)           Approval of lease agreement with the Cumberland County Board of Education for sign on former Lack property on Cook Road

e)           Approval of loan agreement with the Department of the Air Force for “Miss Nettie” at CCHS

f)              Approval of grant contract in the amount of $60,300 with the State of Tennessee for the airport layout plan (10% local match)

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3).  Yes: Mayor Pro-Tem Earl Dean, Councilman Jesse Kerley, Mayor J. H. Graham, III; Absent: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr.

 

 

ITEM #3 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO POLICE GRANTS

 

            Approval was requested on the following grants provided through the State of Tennessee which are 100% grant funded:

  • $74,900 – Alcohol Awareness Checkpoints – Lt. Fred Sherrill explained that this grant covers the overtime for the regular checkpoints that are announced through the media as to their location.
  • $20,000 – Network Coordinator – This grant will cover Lt. Sherrill’s costs for administration of the police grants, including expenses and overtime documentation.
  • $  5,000 – High Visibility Saturation

 

            The COPS Hiring Recovery Program is a grant provided through the U. S. Department of Justice.  Approval was requested to apply for funding of two additional officers.  The application is due by April 14.  Through this grant, funding will be provided at 100% for salaries and benefits for three years for newly-hired, full-time sworn officer positions.  At the end of the three-year period, these additional positions must be retained and funded by the City.

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Kerley, seconded by Councilman Dean, that approval be given for the submittal of applications for four grants for the police department.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3).  Yes: Mayor Pro-Tem Earl Dean, Councilman Jesse Kerley, Mayor J. H. Graham, III; Absent: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr.

 

 

ITEM #4 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM

 

            Approval was requested to apply for up to $250,000 in federal funds for the construction of sidewalks and educational programs related to encouraging safe walking and bicycling to schools.  The grant is 100%, but must be paid by the City and then reimbursed.  Director of Engineering Tom Wolf explained that 70% of the funds can be used for construction with the remaining for education.  He plans to construct the sidewalks on Myrtle Ave. from W. Fourth St. to the bridge, W. Fourth St. from Myrtle to Storie, Storie from Fourth to Stanley, and Stanley back to connect to the existing sidewalk.

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Kerley, seconded by Councilman Dean, that approval be given for the submittal of an application for the Safe Routes to School Grant Program.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3).  Yes: Mayor Pro-Tem Earl Dean, Councilman Jesse Kerley, Mayor J. H. Graham, III; Absent: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr.

 

 

ITEM #2 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

 

a)     S. Roger York completed his application for a package liquor store with the submittal of her plans for his proposed location.  All reviews of his plans and his background checks were completed and approved by staff.  Approval was recommended for the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance so that he can submit an application to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.  His proposed location is 745 Peavine Road.  All advertising requirements have been met.

            A motion was made by Councilman Dean, seconded by Councilman Kerley, that a Certificate of Compliance for a package retail liquor store be issued to S. Roger York.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3).  Yes: Mayor Pro-Tem Earl Dean, Councilman Jesse Kerley, Mayor J. H. Graham, III; Absent: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr.

 

b)     Janet C. Oakes completed her application for a package liquor store with the submittal of her plans for her proposed location.  All reviews of her plans and her background checks were completed and approved by staff.  Approval was recommended for the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance so that she can submit an application to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.  Her proposed location is adjacent to the 5 Points intersection.  All advertising requirements have been met.

            A motion was made by Councilman Kerley, seconded by Councilman Dean, that a Certificate of Compliance for a package retail liquor store be issued to Janet C. Oakes.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3).  Yes: Mayor Pro-Tem Earl Dean, Councilman Jesse Kerley, Mayor J. H. Graham, III; Absent: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr.

 

c)      Don and Delores Haberman completed their application for a package liquor store with the submittal of their plans for their proposed location.  All reviews of their plans and their background checks were completed and approved by staff.  Approval was recommended for the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance so that they can submit an application to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.  Their proposed location is The Crossings Shopping Center on N. Main St.  All advertising requirements have been met.

            A motion was made by Councilman Dean, seconded by Councilman Kerley, that a Certificate of Compliance for a package retail liquor store be issued to Don and Delores Haberman.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3).  Yes: Mayor Pro-Tem Earl Dean, Councilman Jesse Kerley, Mayor J. H. Graham, III; Absent: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr.

 

 

            At 5:43 p.m. the special called meeting was adjourned and the Solicitation Board convened.

 

SOLICITATION BOARD

Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County

            An application was received from the Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County to sell pins and flower bulbs and solicit funds via letter to cover costs for center operations.

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Kerley, seconded by Councilman Dean, that a Solicitation Permit be issued to the Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3).  Yes: Mayor Pro-Tem Earl Dean, Councilman Jesse Kerley, Mayor J. H. Graham, III; Absent: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Boyd Wyatt, Sr.

 

 

            With no further business, the Solicitation Board was adjourned at 5:44 p.m.