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Norris City Council BE IT REMEMBERED THAT THE CITY OF NORRIS CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON MAY 11, 2009 WITH THE FOLLOWING COUNICL MEMBERS PRESENT: CHRIS MITCHELL, TOMMY MARINER, LOY JOHNSON, JOY WILSON AND JACK BLACK. HEAR THE PUBLIC Kathy Sarvis expressed concerns with the Recycling issues of what kind of 1 thru 7 codes can you put out? The number 6 is on egg cartons. Mr. Hester updated that unacceptable materials are Styrofoam and that is what egg cartons are made out of. He also suggested that Ms. Sarvis speak with the recycling commission. C. A. Ridge mentioned that he appreciates MTAS coming in to our town and having training sessions going on for the elected officials. Also, shows his gratitude towards all the officials that attended and their dedication in willing to learn and grow for our community. C. A. Ridge expressed concerns on the Ordinance signs issue. We need to enforce that we cannot leave political signs up in city limits! Jack Black spoke on the Ordinance showing what signs need to be taken down. City Manager Hester to take action on reading the current policy and bring to council next meeting how he can enforce different issues that may occur. C. A. Ridge also expressed concerns on Hwy 61 that used cars are on the right away and can we talk with TDOT about the issue. City Manager Hester will take action on conducting a time to meet with TDOT to correct the concerns. Lauren Mitchell mentioned in regard to the animal commission that she has some kittens that can be adopted. Harry Shatz expressed that every one acted very good on the response to the storm Friday May 8, 2009 from all departments and expressed his gratitude. City Manager Hester had a report on the storm said all departments including the Norris Water Commission employees responded within minutes of the storm. No City property was harmed in the storm and there were no reports of any injuries. MINUTES 1. Council Member Tommy Mariner moved to approve the minutes from the May 11, 2009 regular session. Seconded by Council Member Jack Black. Motion carried by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS City Manager Hester updated on Public Safety Building addition that Timber Frame Truss has been planned, but will not be put up until later this summer. Shingles should be complete within the next 1 - 2 weeks. 2. Council Member Chris Mitchell moved to approve the Norris Boards and Commissions List. Seconded by Council Member Joy Wilson. Motion carried by voice vote. See attached copy. Discussion held on Nominating Loy Johnson on the Recycle Commission. She agreed to work on that committee. 3. Council Member Chris Mitchell makes motion to Nominate Loy Johnson on the Recycle Commission. Seconded by Council Member Jack Black. Motion carried by voice vote. Mayor Mitchell updates Boards and Commission list as follows: Frances Oates – Archives Committee Bruce Hicks – Recycling Committee 4. Council Member Tommy Mariner moves to accept the new members on the committee/boards list. Seconded by Council Member Loy Johnson. Motion carried by voice vote. Mayor Mitchell reported that the study is complete on TVA Reservation and State Park properties. City Manager Hester reported on the ethics policy and gratuities to City employees. Jack Black will develop an option based on Johnson City’s adopted plan. CITY MANAGER REPORT Update on lien subordination on 144 Oak Rd was completed and the City did collect all legal fees associated with the action from the homeowner. Update on the tennis court wall. The driver of the vehicle has made restitution to the City to rebuild the wall. Update on sewer rehab project on West Norris Road. Renovation work is complete on sewer line and service lines. Building and sludge press have been installed and finish work is underway. Sludge press should be operational by early July. West Norris paving delayed by weather. Discussion was made on having a speed bump and/or speed tables on West Norris Road. Mayor Mitchell discussed having a workshop meeting after the New Fiscal Year. Loy Johnson and Joy Wilson will research the issue and will bring literature to workshop. Update on 2008‐2009 Budget on target with general fund budget. BUDGET AMENDMENTS 5. Council Member Jack Black moves to approve the following appropriations in the 110 General Fund. Seconded by Council Member Loy Johnson. Motion carried by voice vote. Increase Expenditure Code: 110‐42200‐929 Other Buildings (PS Addition) $ 8,331.00 Decrease Expenditure Code: 110‐43000‐761 Appropriation to General Fund $8,331.00 Increase Expenditure Code: 110‐44400‐325 Fireworks $1,000.00 Increase Revenue Code: 110‐36730 Recreation Fireworks $1,000.00 Increase Expenditure Code: 110‐45100‐269 Repair and Maintenance $ 85.00 Decrease Code: 110‐27000 Undesignated Fund Balance $ 85.00 NEW BUSINESS Mayor Mitchell discussed Ordinance 503 by adding provisions for fences in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 residential zone to set standard for fence height in front yards. Chris Mitchell read the R1 Low Density Residential District section. The process would be to receive a building permit, and if denied, take to planning for review and then take to Board of Zoning Appeals. 6. Council Member Loy Johnson makes a motion to amend the Ordinance 503 by adding provisions for fences in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 residential zones changing Alleys to Service Drive and Council Member Tommy Mariner makes a motion on the motion to amend the change to Alleys or Service Drive for first reading. Seconded by Council Member Chris Mitchell. Motion carried by voice vote. 7. Council Member Loy Johnson makes motion to accept as amended Ordinance 503 by adding provisions for fences in the R‐1, R‐2, and R‐3 residential zones. Seconded by Council Member Chris Mitchell. Motion carried by voice vote. 8. Council Member Jack Black makes motion to have the Ordinance 503 Public Hearing one hour prior to June 8, 2009 Council Meeting. Seconded by Council Member Tommy Mariner. Motion carried by voice vote. C. A. Ridge presented from planning commission the State Planning office annexation study and considered after agreeing on several non‐substantive suggested revisions, voted to have the report revised and sent to City Council. Also voted in favor of a recommendation that should there be a decision by the Council to proceed with annexation of any area, the area to be annexed should not include the area of the Norris Dam State Park that is covered by and included in the report. City Manger Hester presented a Draft plan of services for the annexation to send to planning for review, which consists of plans of services provided for the residents and businesses. 9. Council Member Chris Mitchell makes motion to accept the Annexation Study prepared by the State Planning Office. Planning will need to review the Plan of Services. After discussing the Plan of Services, the process will be to schedule a hearing. Seconded by Council Member Joy Wilson. Motion carried by voice vote. 10. Council Member Chris Mitchell makes motion to approve the annexation boundaries except for the area that is identified has the State Park. Seconded by Council Member Tommy Mariner. Motion passed by voice vote. 11. Council Member Loy Johnson makes a motion to approve draft Plan of Services that is recommended and send to planning commission for review. Seconded by Council Member Jack Black. Motion carried by voice vote. Jack Black presents a discussion on annexation feasibility. Requests city council to ask planning commission to conduct a feasibility study. 12. Council Member Jack Black makes motion to request planning commission to conduct a feasibility study relative to annexation of some, or all, of the parcels within our Urban Growth Boundary Area and to provide the results of their study to City Council no later than our August 10th Council Meeting. Seconded by Council Member Chris Mitchell, to be clear that we are not trying to pass or spring any process on the community but to educate us on the different issues. Voting Aye: Loy Johnson, Joy Wilson, Jack Black, and Chris Mitchell. No: Tommy Mariner. Motion carried. 12. Council Member Joy Wilson moved to adjourn. Seconded by Council Member Jack Black. Motion carried by voice vote. 9:15pm _____________________________________ ________________________________ |
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