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MINUTES OF THE regular session OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF DECEMBER 14, 2004 The City Council of the Town of Eagleville,
Rutherford County, Tennessee, met in
regular
session
at 7:00 p.m. on
December 14, 2004
, in COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENTMayor Nolan S. Barham, Sr. Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill Councilman Terry Zumbro Councilman David Rigsby Councilman Harold Vincion Councilman M. A. Smitty STAFF
Alan Farley, Grant Facilitator GUESTS Janie Zumbro Peggy Rigsby Linda Vincion Greg Buchanan
Melissa Buchanan CALL TO ORDER The meeting was
Called to Order by Mayor Nolan Barham. ROLL CALL
A roll call was administered by Mayor Barham.
All members were present except Councilwoman Debbie Ryan and Councilman
Harold Vincion, who arrived at 7:10 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman David
Rigsby delivered the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alan Farley led
the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MAYOR'S WELCOME Mayor Barham
welcomed everyone to the City Council meeting. CITIZEN’S INPUT
None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Terry Zumbro moved to approve the October minutes as mailed,
and was seconded by Councilman David Rigsby.
A roll call vote was administered by Mayor Barham and the motion passed
unanimously. ADDITIONS / DELETIONS TO AGENDA The Mayor added a
New Business item: Michelle Bennett’s hours. OLD BUSINESS Grant Facilitator Report – Alan Farley
Mr. Farley reviewed the grants that Eagleville had received this
year; the A new City
Hall Complex. There are ongoing
discussions with the USDA Rural Development on obtaining a grant to construct a The COPS Grant. The US Department of Justice does not currently have any grant applications for new police officers. When this grant is available in 2005, he will submit a grant for funding. The SAFER Grant should be funded in October, 2005, for fiscal year 2005-2006. This will help cities that are currently protected by a 100% volunteer fire department. It is similar to the COPS grant in that it assists with funding salaries of full time firefighters. A Sewer
Grant. This is still in the
planning stages with Economic Development officials on obtaining funding for a
sewer system in Eagleville. They are
very much aware of the need for sewer but the logistics of sewer hook up is
still a work in progress. A lot of
work needs to be done on this project outside of the awarding of a grant to make
it attractive to fund. Park Report Update – Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill
Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill reported that he and Mayor Barham had a meeting
with Jim Hammontree from the State regarding the Park Grant.
The procedures and guidelines were outlined and the first bills were
submitted. Mr. Hammondtree was given
a list of questions to research and report back to the Mayor as soon as
possible. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Appointment to Planning Commission
Mayor Barham appointed Nick Duke to the Planning Commission for a
one-year term. Michelle Bennett’s Hours
Councilman Terry Zumbro made the motion to allow Michelle to begin City
Recorder training to help Sherry in times of need due to her health problems.
Councilman David Rigsby seconded. The
training would be through MTAS, maybe one class a month at a cost of $20.00 per
class. Councilman Harold Vincion
requested a short recess. RECESS
Mayor Barham called a brief recess. The
City Council meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m. Michelle Bennett’s Hours Continued
Mayor Barham stated that there had been a motion made and a second to the
motion to train Michelle through MTAS as a City Recorder.
After further discussion on this issue, Mayor Barham called the roll and
the motion passed unanimously. POLICE BOARD REPORT
Chief Stone requested from
the Council and/or Mayor three letters to the State of Chief Stone explained that he has talked to Charles Holt while he was home from Kosovo and explained to him the termination of his Leave of Absence. Chief Stone stated that he thinks Mr. Holt is a very good police officer. Mr. Holt did tell him that he wanted more than anything to be a police officer in Eagleville because he really cares for the citizens and Eagleville. Mr. Holt is comfortable with the Council’s action. Chief Stone related that Mr. Holt did ask to be considered if another police officer is added. Chief Stone asked the Council to consider this because Eagleville has thousands of dollars invested in Sergeant Holt. Councilman Rigsby asked Chief Stone if they decided to take him back, if it would be a good choice. Chief Stone answered that he doesn’t have any problems rehiring Mr. Holt.
Chief Stone also stated that his goal is to start sending the code
letters out the first of January. FIRE BOARD REPORT Chief Joe Jackson informed the Council that all vehicles were back. One had to be put outside because there was no availability in the building across the street. Chief Jackson has
been asked if the car was for sale. Mayor
Barham stated that there was a process that had to be followed, but it could be
sold. Chief Jackson stated that the
money we get from that could go towards painting the ambulance.
After much discussion, Chief Jackson will review the options available
for selling the car. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Melissa Buchanan wanted
to let everyone know that the Beautification Committee really appreciated the
community support in making all of their events a real success.
The Parade of Homes was very successful, so far clearing over $1,000.00.
She also thanked everyone for helping with the Christmas Parade.
They are working on Thank You notes to all involved. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Councilman Smitty stated that he had a few questions regarding the financial statement, but he would wait until next month to ask them when Sherry is present. MAYOR’S CLOSING REMARKS
Mayor Nolan Barham invited everyone to stay and have refreshments after
the meeting that he, Carolyn and Michelle furnished for Christmas.
He also thanked everyone for attending the meeting. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, Councilman Harold Vincion made the motion to adjourn and Councilman Terry Zumbro seconded. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ______________________ Dr. Nolan S. Barham, Sr., Michelle Bennett Mayor City Recorder
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