MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006, 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE
Mayor Chance 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, members of the press and interested citizens. Vice Mayor Sexton was absent.
Mayor Chance opened the meeting and Commissioner McClure led in the pledge of allegiance.
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 Commissioner Brackins and second to motion by Commissioner Reagan.
ORDINANCE NO. 809 to close a portion of Henderson Road was presented on 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 727 adopting a Plan of Services for the properties of Charles McFall and others, Tax Map 93, Parcels 151, 151.02, 152, and 153, on Glenn Huskey Road, proposed for annexation into the corporate limits of the City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 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. 728 adopting a Plan of Services for the property of Woralak Kalyawongsa, optioned by H2O Resorts, Tax Map 106, Parcel 17, located between U.S. 441 (The “Spur”) and Rush Branch Road, proposed for annexation into the corporate limits of the City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee was presented for approval. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins and with all voting “aye” the resolution was approved.
Consideration of quote on wiring for Winterfest display was presented for approval. City Manager Teaster presented three quotes that had been received and stated that the tourism department was recommending Roden Electric with a low quote of $9,575.10. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Reagan, it was unanimously approved to accept the quote as presented.
Presentation and approval of the 2006 - 2007 advertising program was presented for approval. David Bohan along with Brian Gilpatrick and Donnette Engebrecht presented the advertising programs and stated that the strategy used in the prior year would be used again in the current year. An overview was given on the types of advertising that would be used and in what markets. After the presentation and general discussion and on a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to accept the advertising program as presented.
Approval of request from developer to extend water into Ridge Haven Subdivision from county waterline was presented for approval. Doug Unger from Vision Engineering stated that the waterline would be approximately 2,000 feet and would be an 8 inch line and the request was to connect to the city water supply. On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously approved to accept the request as presented.
Approval of two members to the Pigeon Forge Library Board was presented for approval. City Manager Teaster stated that Edna Kimble and Jerry Roberts were being recommended for the positions. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously approved to appoint the positions as requested.
Approval of sole source quote for air paks, etc. for the fire department per the annual budget was presented for approval. City Manager Teaster stated that the request was to use Samson Industrial Chattanooga at a cost of $17,680 for the purchase. On motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Reagan, it was unanimously approved to accept the request as presented.
Approval of change order no. 1 for additional natural resources services on Teaster Lane and Thomas farm was presented for approval. Community Development Director Jagger presented and stated that this would allow S&ME to go on to the next phase including permitting with TDEC and TVA. On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was approved to accept the request as presented. Commissioner Reagan abstained.
Manager’s report included the following:
1. A public hearing will be held on September 25, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the council room for Ordinance No. 810 and 811.
2. 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.
3. Sharon Drive will be closing for work on Red Roof Interceptor.
4. Christmas Tree Lane is moving forward as expected.
5. A work session will be held on Thursday September 14, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in meeting room A mainly to discuss wastewater.
Mayor Chance asked for comments from the floor or Board.
Commissioner Reagan commended city on shifting three lanes of traffic instead of closing one of the lanes for work being done around Christmas Tree Lane.
Glen Murphy stated he had a problem with water drainage and wanted something done about it. Mayor Chance asked public works to look into matter.
Commissioner Reagan wanted pray for those affected by 9/11.
Mayor Chance thanked Police Chief Baldwin for good job after the car show and wanted City Manager Teaster to send letter to police department.
Commissioner Brackins wanted to extend thanks to the police department.
Bob Sutton gave council a drawing he had prepared.
There being no further comments, and Executive Director of Tourism Downey offering a closing prayer, the meeting was duly adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
APPROVED: _____Ralph E Chance_____
MAYOR
ATTEST: ______Dennis C Clabo______
CITY RECORDER