MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2006, 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
Vice Mayor Sexton called the meeting to order with the following in attendance: Commissioner Reagan, Commissioner Brackins, Commissioner McClure, City Manager Teaster, City Recorder Clabo, City Attorney Gass, Community Development Director Jagger, Public Works Director Miller, members of the press and interested citizens. Mayor Chance was absent.
Vice Mayor Sexton opened the meeting and Commissioner McClure led in the pledge of allegiance.
Vice Mayor Sexton opened the public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed amendment to Section 408.6.3.2 (Signs permitted in Commercial and Industrial Districts C-1, C-2 and M-1) of the text of the zoning ordinance.
Vice Mayor Sexton opened the public hearing to receive public comment regarding an amendment to the zoning map of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee by rezoning certain property between the Parkway, Teaster Lane and Sugar Hollow Road, owned by Jess Davis, from C-4 (Planned Unit-Commercial to C-2 (Tourist-Commercial).
There being no comments received, Vice Mayor Sexton closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Sexton opened the public hearing to receive public comment regarding a proposed amendment to Article 7 of the Pigeon Forge Zoning Code by adding Section 710 regulating heliports.
There being no comments received, Vice Mayor Sexton closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Sexton 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 Reagan.
The authorization for the payment of bills was unanimously approved following motion by Commissioner Brackins and second to motion by Commissioner McClure.
ORDINANCE NO. 806 to amend Section 408.6.3.2 (“Signs Permitted in Commercial and Industrial Districts C-1, C-2, M-1”) of the text of the zoning ordinance of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee was presented for the second reading. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins and with all voting “aye” the ordinance was approved on the second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 807 to amend the zoning map of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, by rezoning certain property between the Parkway, Teaster Lane, and Sugar Hollow Road, owned by Jess Davis, from C-4 (Planned Unit – Commercial) to C-2 (Tourist Commercial) was presented for the second reading. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure and with all voting “aye” the ordinance was approved on the second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 808 to amend Article 7 of the Pigeon Forge Zoning Code by adding Section 710 regulating heliports was presented for the second reading. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Reagan and with all voting “aye” the ordinance was approved on the second reading.
Approval of cleaning and janitorial supplies for City maintenance department was presented for approval. Parks and Recreation Director Wilbanks discussed the bids that were broken down into three categories. Wilbanks stated that Ellison Sanitary Supply submitted the lowest bid in all three categories with category I (cleaning supplies, can liners, batteries) being $14,887.59, category II (paper supplies) being $10,171.60, and category III (foodservice paper products) being $4,165.82. Wilbanks made the recommendation of selecting Ellison to be awarded the bid. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to accept the low bid as presented.
Approval of option between City of Pigeon Forge and WonderWorks was presented for approval. City Attorney Gass stated that this option would allow WonderWorks the right to purchase approximately 9 acres at a purchase price of $250,000 per acre for a period of one year. After general discussion and on a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to accept the option as presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 724 between the City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and the City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee regarding wastewater facilities was presented for approval. City Manager Teaster discussed that the City has been working with TDEC regarding the wastewater. Teaster stated that this resolution would allow City of Pigeon Forge and City of Gatlinburg to work toward a facility. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure and with all voting “aye” the resolution was approved.
Consideration of proposal from Wilbur Smith Associates to provide additional design services for Teaster Parkway Connector (Christmas Inn Road) was presented for approval. City Manager Teaster stated that the City had requested additional design services and the presented proposal would allow Wilbur Smith Associates to proceed. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to accept the proposal as presented.
Consideration of proposal from Wilbur Smith Associates to provide construction inspection services, construction administration and assistance and utility (water and sewer) staking services for Christmas Inn Road project was presented for approval. City Manager Teaster stated that this proposal would allow Wilbur Smith Associates to handle the oversight on the project. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to accept the proposal as presented.
An interlocal agreement with E-911 was presented for approval. City Attorney Gass discussed the agreement and it was noted that the consolidation of emergency communications operations helps to provide the best service possible. City Attorney Gass stated that he had no objections to this proposal. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously approved to accept the agreement as presented.
Consideration of request to allow Thunder Mountain Subdivision (outside county) to tie into county waterline maintained by Pigeon Forge was presented for approval. Jim Barnes presented and stated that this request was to connect 44 lots to the waterline. Commissioner McClure asked if the development would maintain. Jim said the development would maintain. Vice Mayor Sexton asked if it would be done to the satisfaction of the City and McGill Associates. Jim stated yes. After general discussion and on a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was approved to accept the request as presented. Commissioner Reagan abstained from voting.
Approval of change order number one to North Parkway Sewer Interceptor project was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated that contractor was requesting extension of 35 days due to 30 days from manholes not being delivered on time and 5 days due to rain. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously approved to accept the change order as presented.
Approval of request by Parks and Recreation to donate surplus property to Pigeon Forge High School. Parks and Recreation Director Wilbanks discussed and noted that an aerator, a fertilizer spreader, three treadmills, and two recumbent bikes would be donated. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Reagan, it was unanimously approved to donate the items as presented.
Approval of State Operational Grant from Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Pigeon Forge Trolley Department was presented for approval. City Manager Teaster explained the grant and noted that it would be for trolley operations. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner Reagan, it was unanimously approved to accept the grant as presented.
Manager’s report included the following:
1. A planning commission meeting will be held on August 24, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the council room.
2. The community center will be closed from August 16, 2006 through August 20, 2006.
3. The City would like to proceed with SSR to move forward on painting of water tanks. City Manager Teaster stated that an agreement will be brought to next council meeting on August 28, 2006 to be presented. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Reagan, it was unanimously approved to proceed with SSR.
4. A public hearing will be held on August 28, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the council room for Ordinance No. 803.
5. The annual audit will begin on August 15, 2006.
6. A pre-construction meeting on Christmas Place Inn will be held on August 16, 2006 in meeting room A at 10:30 a.m.
7. Celebrate Freedom is taking place this week.
Vice Mayor Sexton asked for comments from the floor or Board.
Bob Sutton made general comments.
Sam Hassen made request for City to consider observing Veterans Day as an official City Holiday. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to make Veterans Day an observed City Holiday.
Vice Mayor Sexton spoke about petition for East Glen Huskey Road.
Commissioner McClure wished the Mayor well in his absence.
There being no further comments, and Executive Director of Tourism Downey offering a closing prayer, the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
APPROVED: _____Ralph E Chance_____
MAYOR
ATTEST: _____Dennis C Clabo________
CITY RECORDER