MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2006, 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, 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 the City’s intent to exceed the certified tax rate. The City’s tax rate will be $.1242 per $100 of assessed valuation.
There being no comments received, Mayor Chance closed the public hearing.
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 Reagan.
The authorization for the payment of bills was unanimously approved following motion by Vice Mayor Sexton and second to motion by Commissioner McClure.
ORDINANCE NO. 803 to adopt tax levy ordinance for 2006 was presented for the second reading. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner Reagan and with all voting “aye” the ordinance was approved on the second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 809 to close a portion of Henderson Road was presented on the first reading. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Vice Mayor Sexton and with all voting “aye” the ordinance was approved on the first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 810 to annex certain properties located along the east side of Glenn Huskey Road into the corporate limits of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, said property being owned by Charles McFall, and others was presented on the first reading. On a motion by Vice Mayor Sexton, second by Commissioner McClure and with all voting “aye” the ordinance was approved on the first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 811 to annex certain property located between U.S. 441 (The “Spur”) and Rush Branch Road into the corporate limits of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, said property being owned by Woralak Kalyawongsa and optioned by H20 Resorts was presented on the first reading. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Vice Mayor Sexton and with all voting “aye” the ordinance was approved on the first reading.
RESOLUTION NO. 725 calling a public hearing to determine whether certain property known as the Glenn Huskey Road property owned by Charles McFall and others should be annexed into the City of Pigeon Forge was presented for approval. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner Reagan and with all voting “aye” the resolution was approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 726 calling a public hearing to determine whether certain property known as the H20 Resorts property owned by Woralak Kalyawongsa should be annexed into the City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee was presented for approval. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Vice Mayor Sexton and with all voting “aye” the resolution was approved.
Approval of bid on boom truck for street department was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated that four bids had been received and that the low bid was from Altec Industries, Inc. at a cost of $70,637. Miller recommended the low bid. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously approved to accept the bid as presented.
Approval of uniform bid for all public works departments per annual budget was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated that five bids were received and that G&K Services submitted the low bid and that he was recommending them. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to accept the bid as presented.
Approval of bid on two (2) pick up trucks for street department and utility department was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated that the trucks could be purchased off the state contract. Miller recommended purchasing both ¾ ton 4X4 GMC trucks at a cost of $20,459.73 each for a total of $40,919.46. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to accept the state bid as requested.
Approval for low bid on purchase of pipe for Christmas Tree Lane sewer project was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated that bid would cover the cost of materials at approximately $40,000 and that the work would be completed by city employees. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Reagan, it was unanimously approved to accept the bid as presented.
Approval of engineering agreement with SSR, Inc. for repainting and repair of Dollywood water tank and the Iron Mountain water tank was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated that the State makes the City have a tank inspected every five years. Miller asked that City Manager Teaster be authorized to enter into agreement with SSR to come up with specs and that bids would then be brought back to council for approval. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved accept the agreement as presented.
Approval of agreement with Mid-South Consultants for inspection services on the Dollywood water tank and the Iron Mountain water tank was presented for approval. On a motion by Vice Mayor Sexton, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously approved to enter into the agreement with Mid-South Consultants.
Consideration of request of Roy LaFollette for City water off the county waterline to serve (19) lots in LaFollette Landing Subdivision was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated that this was a county waterline out Goose Gap Road and that the county water committee has reviewed and approved and it has been approved by the City’s engineer to handle pressure. On a motion by Vice Mayor Sexton, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously approved to approve the request.
Manager’s report included the following:
1. A Planning Commission public hearing will take place on September 26, 2006 to receive public comment on amendment to Pigeon Forge subdivision regulations and current policy which would require submittal deadline on planning commission agenda items to be due by the 1st Tuesday of the month.
2. A public hearing will be held on October 9, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the council room for Ordinance No. 810 and 811.
3. Betty Large is sick and Amos Large is retiring from TDOT.
4. City buildings will be closed on September 4, 2006 to observe Labor Day.
Mayor Chance asked for comments from the floor or Board.
Bob Sutton made general comments.
Police Chief Baldwin spoke on the good job and awards received by department for drug vehicles seized and used by department in community.
City Manager Teaster spoke about Larry Booher and his illness.
Commissioner McClure spoke about Ben King and his illness.
Commissioner Brackins commended Lila and special events for good job during StringTime.
Mayor Chance mentioned the award that the local airport had received.
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