The City Council for Crossville, Tennessee met in special session on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Crossville City Hall.

 

Roll Call.  Present: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Earl Dean, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Boyd Wyatt, Sr.  Absent/Excused: Councilman Jesse Kerley.  Others present were City Manager Ted Meadows, City Attorney Kenneth Chadwell, City Clerk Sally Oglesby, David Beaty, Fred Houston, Christy Lewis, Tonya Hinch, Frances Carson, Carolyn Joswiak, Mike Turner, Lori Kessie, Joe Miller, Tim Begley, Eric Brady, Kevin Dean, Jim Young, Rob Harrison, Dawn C. Chase, Jeannie Fitzgerald, and Jordan Blaylock.

 

 

            Mayor Graham was present and presiding.  The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.

 

 

ITEM #1 – 3RD READING OF FY07-08 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,560 FOR REPLACEMENT OF PATROL VEHICLE DAMAGED BY A TREE

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Dean, seconded by Councilman Duer, that the FY07-08 budget amendment in the amount of $22,560 for the replacement of a patrol vehicle be adopted on third and final reading.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4).  Yes: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Earl Dean, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Boyd Wyatt, Sr.; Absent: Councilman Jesse Kerley.

 

 

ITEM #2 – 3RD READING OF ORDINANCE ANNEXING 3.09 ACRES ON PEAVINE ROAD (TONI MCCARTY DALE)

 

Pulled from agenda.

 

 

ITEM #3 – 3RD READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FOR CONTRACTS WITH STIGALL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES BEYOND THE CURRENT BUDGET YEAR

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Councilman Duer, that the ordinance authorizing payments for contracts with Stigall Engineering Associates be adopted on third and final reading.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4).  Yes: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Earl Dean, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Boyd Wyatt, Sr.; Absent: Councilman Jesse Kerley.

 

 

ITEM #4 – 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS FOR CONTRACT WITH WRIGHT BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION ON THE HOLIDAY DR. BRIDGE, SPILLWAY, AND DAM

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Duer, seconded by Councilman Dean, that the ordinance authorizing payments for a contract with Wright Brothers Construction be passed on second reading.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4).  Yes: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Earl Dean, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Boyd Wyatt, Sr.; Absent: Councilman Jesse Kerley.

ITEM #5 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO UPDATE ON STORMWATER DETENTION POLICY

 

            Kevin Dean reported that the letter requesting a 45-day extension beginning July 1, 2008 had been received by Commissioner Paul Davis and that Jim McAdoo from TDEC had approved the request.

 

 

ITEM #6 – MATTERS RELATIVE TO COMPENSATION FOR INTERIM CITY ENGINEER

 

            City Manager Ted Meadows recommended that Jeff Kerley be compensated an additional 10% ($1550 retroactive amount) for his service as Interim City Engineer, which will come out of the engineering budget.

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Mayor Graham, that Jeff Kerley’s salary be raised as recommended by the City Manager.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4).  Yes: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Earl Dean, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Boyd Wyatt, Sr.; Absent: Councilman Jesse Kerley.

 

 

ITEM #7 – RESOLUTION APPROVING DONATIONS TO OUTSIDE AGENCIES FOR FY08-09

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Dean, seconded by Councilman Duer, that the resolution approving donations to outside agencies for FY08-09 be adopted.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4).  Yes: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Earl Dean, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Boyd Wyatt, Sr.; Absent: Councilman Jesse Kerley.

 

 

ITEM #8 – 3RD READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FY08-09

 

            A number of items in the proposed budget were reviewed and discussed with the Finance Director.  All changes were noted by the Finance Director to be changed in the final document.

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Mayor Graham, that the ordinance adopting a budget for FY08-09 be adopted on third and final reading.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4).  Yes: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Earl Dean, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Boyd Wyatt, Sr.; Absent: Councilman Jesse Kerley.

 

 

ITEM # 9 – 3RD READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING A TAX RATE FOR FY08-09

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Dean, seconded by Councilman Duer, that the ordinance adopting a tax rate for FY08-09 be adopted on third and final reading.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4).  Yes: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Earl Dean, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Boyd Wyatt, Sr.; Absent: Councilman Jesse Kerley.

 

 

At 6:00 p.m. the special called meeting was adjourned and the Beer Board convened.

 

BEER BOARD

The Brass Lantern, LLC

            An application for an on-premises beer permit was received from Roger Allyn Kares dba The Brass Lantern, LLC located at 79 Chestnut Hill Rd., Suite 102.  Police Chief David Beaty recommended approval.

 

            A motion was made by Councilman Duer, seconded by Councilman Dean, that an on-premises beer permit be issued to Roger Allyn Kares dba The Brass Lantern, LLC.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4).  Yes: Councilman Carl Duer, M.D, Councilman Earl Dean, Mayor J. H. Graham, III, Mayor Pro-Tem Boyd Wyatt, Sr.; Absent: Councilman Jesse Kerley.

 

 

The Beer Board was adjourned at 6:02 p.m.