MINUTES OF
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11,
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
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.
Commissioner Reagan was absent.
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 proposed rezoning of a portion
of parcel 17 of Sevier County Tax Map 106 located between U.S. Highway 441 (the
“Spur”) and Rush Branch Road. Said
property is owned by Woralak Kalawongsa and is optioned by H20 Resorts
Mayor Chance opened the
public hearing to receive public comments regarding a proposed amendment of the
text of Section 408.3 of the City’s zoning ordinance (“Off-Premise Directional Signs”)
and Section 14-601 of the City’s municipal code (“Off-Premise Directional Signage”)
that would cross reference two documents and allow off-premise directional signs
for non-commercial facilities
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 McClure.
ORDINANCE NO. 812
to amend Section 408.3 (“Off-Premise Directional Signs”) of the text of the zoning
ordinance of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Section 14-601 (“Off-Premise Directional
Signage) of the Pigeon Forge Municipal Code was presented for the second reading. On a motion by Commissioner McClure,
second by Vice Mayor Sexton and with all voting “aye” the ordinance was approved
on the second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 813
to amend the zoning map of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, by rezoning certain property
between the Parkway “Spur” and Rush Branch Road, owned by Woralak Kalyawongsa and
optioned by H20 Resorts, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) 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. 815
to amend Section 14-405 of the Pigeon Forge Municipal Code as it relates to outdoor
billboards 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. 816
to repeal and replace Ordinance No. 795 concerning licensing requirements
and regulations for sexually oriented businesses and their employees was presented
for the second reading. City Attorney
Gass discussed ordinance and introduced Scott Bergthold and stated that he worked
on cases dealing with related content.
Scott introduced a packet of handouts and noted case studies and discussed how they
were relevant.
City Attorney Gass asked
council for material to be submitted in lieu of verbatim reading of ordinance. A citizen asked why we could not take
a zero tolerance approach. Scott said
that the ordinance was consistent with constitutional guidelines and that sexually
oriented stores cannot be prohibited.
After general discussion and on a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Vice
Mayor Sexton and with all voting “aye” the ordinance was approved on the second
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 817
to amend the zoning map of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee by rezoning certain property
located along Sharp Hollow Road, owned by Smoky River Development Corporation (Jess
Davis) from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-2 (High Density Residential) 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 contract between
Sevier County and City of Pigeon Forge to jointly support ETSU educational opportunities
and professional education in Sevier County was presented for approval.
City Manager Teaster stated that this contract would require the City to
appropriate $20,000 for the current year and request appropriations for the next
two years subject to annual budget appropriations.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Sexton, second by Commissioner McClure, it was
unanimously approved to accept the contract as presented.
Consideration of agreement
for additional environmental services on Thomas Farm per discussion with TDEC was
presented for approval. Liz Porter
spoke on outcome of meeting held with TDEC and said that more work was necessary
to mitigate some problems. This would
be at a cost not to exceed $10,000.
On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously
approved to accept the agreement as presented.
Resolution No. 730
to authorize certain projects for the City of Pigeon Forge as approved
by the board of commissioners was presented for approval.
Joe Ayres stated that this type of resolution is always adopted when doing
a bond authorization. Mr. Ayres mentioned
that water/sewer improvements needed to be included into the resolution.
Mr. Ayres also stated that this would allow City Manager Teaster and City
Recorder Clabo to prioritize projects as necessary.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Sexton, second by Commissioner McClure and with
all voting “aye” the resolution was approved.
Resolution No. 731
to authorize detailed
bond funding for certain projects for the City of Pigeon Forge as approved by the
board of commissioners was presented for approval.
Joe Ayres stated that this resolution outlines the terms and conditions of
the funding. On a motion by Commissioner
McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins and with all voting “aye” the resolution
was approved.
Approval of Pay Request
No. 1 for painting and repair of Dollywood water tank was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller presented
and stated that the pay request would be in the amount of $3,180.
On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it
was unanimously approved to accept the pay request as presented.
Approval of Change Order
No. 1 on the Dollywood water tank painting and repair contract was presented for
approval. Public Works Director Miller
stated that the change order was to address additional footage of crack repairs
and additional roof hole patches. On
a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure, it was unanimously
approved to accept the change order as presented.
Consideration of low bid
for purchase of dumpsters for sanitation department was presented for approval. Public Works Director Miller stated
that three bids had been received and he was recommending the low bid from D&W
Environmental at a cost of $737 each.
On a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously
approved to accept the bid as presented.
Consideration of low bid
for purchase of chemicals for water department was presented for approval.
Public Works Director Miller stated that 10 bids had been received.
Miller recommended going with the low bids requesting that caustic soda be
purchased from Brenntag Mid-South at a cost of .745 gal or .069 wet lb, bleach be
purchased from Brenntag Mid-South at a cost of .70 gal, coagulant be purchased from
Delta Chemical at a cost of .183 lb, aqua-mag be purchased from American Development
at a cost of 7.75 gal or .68 lb, and fluoride be purchased from American Development
at a cost of 2.18 gal or .21 lb. On
a motion by Commissioner McClure, second by Commissioner Brackins, it was unanimously
approved to accept the bid as presented.
Consideration of an agreement
with Master Meter Company to purchase new technology water meters to be installed
over a period of three (3) to four (4) years was presented for approval.
On a motion by Commissioner Brackins, second by Commissioner McClure, it
was unanimously approved to accept the agreement as presented.
Manager’s report included
the following:
1.
The next council meeting
will be held Monday January 8, 2007 at city hall in the council room.
2.
A Planning Commission meeting
will be held on December 18, 2006 in the council room of city hall at 4:00 p.m.
3.
A public hearing will be
held on Ordinance No. 817 on January 8, 2007 at city hall in the council room at
5:30 p.m.
4.
The Christmas dinner for
the fire department will be at 6:00 p.m. in December 7, 2006 at the community center.
5.
The City Christmas lunch
will be held on Friday December 15, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. at the community center.
6.
The City will be closed
on December 25, 2006 and December 26, 2006.
Mayor Chance asked for comments
from the floor or Board.
Richard Balk made general
comments.
Vice Mayor Sexton thanked
everyone for coming and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Commissioner Brackins wished
everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Chance wished everyone
a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Chance thanked Derek
for work at the Mountain Press.
There being no further comments,
and Public Works Director Miller offering a closing prayer, the meeting was duly
adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
APPROVED: ______Ralph E Chance_____
MAYOR
ATTEST: _____Dennis C
Clabo______
CITY RECORDER