MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2007, 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
Mayor Chance called the meeting to order with the following in attendance: Vice Mayor Sexton, Commissioner Reagan, Commissioner Brackins, Commissioner McClure, City Manager Teaster, City Recorder Clabo, City Attorney Gass, Public Works Director Miller, Community Development Director Jagger, members of the press and interested citizens.
Mayor Chance opened the meeting and Commissioner McClure led in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Chance opened the public hearing to receive public comments regarding a proposed amendment to the text of Section 408.6.3 of the City’s zoning ordinance that would allow the major tenant of a shopping center to have a ground or monument sign under certain conditions approved by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Chance opened the regular meeting and presented the minutes of previous meeting for approval.
The minutes were unanimously approved following motion by Commissioner McClure and second to motion by Commissioner Brackins.
The authorization for the payment of bills was unanimously approved following motion by Vice Mayor Sexton and second to motion by Commissioner Reagan.
ORDINANCE NO. 818 to amend Section 408.6.3 (re: Signs in Shopping Centers) of the text of the zoning ordinance of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee was presented for the first reading. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure and with all voting “aye” the ordinance was approved on the first reading.
Approval of In-Lieu of Property Tax contract with City of Sevierville regarding the Sevier County Electric System was presented for approval. City Manager Teaster stated that this was an annual agreement and this year was in the amount of $171,816.21. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Reagan, it was unanimously approved to accept the contract as presented.
Approval of memorandum of understanding with Robert Porter regarding the donation of certain right-of-way for City street was presented for approval. City Attorney Gass generally discussed the document stating that the property has already been donated to the City but if the agreement is not approved by the board then the property would go back to Mr. Porter. There are currently three proposed designs for the road but the route has not been determined until permitting is completed. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to accept the agreement as presented.
Approval of engineering agreement with Vision Engineering and Development Services, Inc. for design of waterline improvements to Pinemont Road area located inside City limits was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated that the agreement would cover eight tasks and the cost would not exceed $24,750. The work would take approximately 60 days and then would be ready for bid process. Miller stated that currently there is no fire protection and the work will include replacing a pump station. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Reagan, it was unanimously approved to accept the agreement as presented.
Approval of contract with the AV Squad for 2006/2007 filming for department of tourism per current budget was presented for approval. Executive Director of Tourism Downey presented and stated that funds had been appropriated in the budget and the filming would consist of three videos. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to accept the contract as presented.
Approval of purchase of five (5) radar units on state contract with Applied Concepts for police department per current budget was presented for approval. City Manager Teaster presented and stated that the units would be at a cost of $1,133 each for a total of $5,665. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Vice Mayor Sexton, it was unanimously approved to accept the contract as presented.
Approval of sole source bid for treadmill for community center was presented for approval. Parks and Recreation Director Wilbanks stated that two True cross training machines and one absolo machine were being requested at a cost of $10,625. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to accept the request as presented.
Approval of donation of deleted library books to Friends of Pigeon Forge Library was presented for approval. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Reagan, it was unanimously approved to donate the books as presented.
Manager’s report included the following:
1. There will be a TML meeting on January 17, 2007 at the City of Maryville.
2. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance No. 817 on February 12, 2007 at city hall in the council room at 5:30 p.m.
3. A Planning Commission meeting will be held on January 23, 2007 in the council room of city hall at 5:30 p.m.
4. Wilderness Wildlife week begins January 13, 2007.
5. The Humane Society has requested an additional $8,000 for the operating budget. City Manager Teaster explained that the county and the two other cities have already appropriated the requested funds. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Reagan, it was unanimously approved to accept the request as presented.
Mayor Chance asked for comments from the floor or Board.
Bob Sutton made general comments.
There being no further comments, and Executive Director of Tourism Downey offering a closing prayer, the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVED: _____Ralph E Chance____
MAYOR
ATTEST: _____Dennis C Clabo______
CITY RECORDER