OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF EAGLEVILLE , TENNESSEE

July 27, 2004

The City Council of the Town of Eagleville, Rutherford County, Tennessee, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on July 27, 2004 , in Eagleville City Hall with Mayor Nolan S. Barham, Sr., presiding.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT

Mayor Nolan S. Barham, Sr. Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill

Councilman Terry Zumbro Councilman Harold Vincion

Councilman David Rigsby Councilman M. A. Smitty

Councilwoman Debbie Ryan (Absent)

STAFF

Joe Jackson, Fire Chief Sherry Marsalis, City Recorder

Michelle Bennett, Exec. Assistant Greg Reed, Attorney

Alan Farley, Grant Facilitator

GUESTS

Janie Zumbro Carolyn Barham

Gloria Hill Jeff Mooneyham

Taylor Bennett Barbara Carlton

John Edward Turner Rev. Paul McKee, Eagleville Baptist Church

Doug Davis, Daily News Journal

INVOCATION

Rev. Paul McKee delivered the Invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Taylor Bennett led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

MAYOR'S WELCOME

Mayor Barham welcomed everyone to the City Council meeting.

CITIZEN’S INPUT

Mrs. Barbara Carlton voiced concerns regarding law enforcement on the Eagleville website.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Recommended changes were made to the minutes of the previous meeting and the minutes were approved as read by unanimous vote of the Council.

ADDITIONS / DELETIONS TO AGENDA

None.

OLD BUSINESS

Alan Farley Grant Report

Alan Farley discussed with the Council updates regarding the FEMA Grant for the Fire Department, additional State Fire Department Grants, AED Grant, TDEC Park Grant, and the Washington , D.C. meeting.

Park Report Update – Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill

Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill reported to the Council that the ad hoc committee recommends hauling in dirt to be placed where the future ball fields will be located, raising each field one foot. He estimated the cost to be $4,000 per ball field.

There was discussion about the e-mail from Tonya Blades regarding any work done before the grant was issued and any environmental study completed. Councilman Harold Vincion moved that if not in violation of any environmental clearances necessary, up to $5,000 be approved to purchase soil and rock to be placed on the park property. Councilman Terry Zumbro seconded the motion. A roll call vote was administered by Sherry Marsalis, and the motion passed by a vote of 4-1; Councilman M. A. Smitty voting no.

NEW BUSINESS

Chief Stone’s Recommendation: Hiring new police officer

Mayor Barham reported to the Council that Chief Stone had some recommendations regarding the Police Department. This will be revisited in the August Council Meeting.

Updating 1999 Standard Building Code Fee Schedule

Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill informed the Council that the Standard Building Code Fee Schedule had not been updated since 1999. Mayor Barham provided the Council and guests with the 2001 Standard Building Code Fee Schedule along with the current fee codes schedule being used in Eagleville. After discussion, Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill moved to adopt the 2001 Standard Building Code Fee Schedule as the Town of Eagleville building codes fee schedule, effective August 1, 2004 . Councilman David Rigsby seconded the motion.

Councilman M. A. Smitty moved to amend Mr. Hill’s motion by changing the sign permit cost to $10.00. There was no second and the motion to amend failed for lack of a second.

Councilman M. A. Smitty moved to amend Mr. Hill’s motion by keeping the sign permit cost at $25.00. There was no second and the motion to amend failed for lack of a second.

Councilman M. A. Smitty moved to amend Mr. Hill’s motion by changing the tent permit cost to $5.00. There was no second and the motion to amend failed for lack of a second.

Councilman Terry Zumbro moved to amend Mr. Hill’s motion by changing the tent permit fee to read, “Tent for Commercial Purposes.” Councilman David Rigsby seconded the motion. After discussion of the motion to amend, a roll call vote was administered by Sherry Marsalis and the motion to amend passed 4-1; Councilman M. A. Smitty voting no.

Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill made the motion to amend his original motion by deleting “Change of Occupancy.” Councilman Terry Zumbro seconded the motion to amend. A roll call vote was administered by Sherry Marsalis, and the motion to amend passed unanimously, 5-0.

With no further discussion or motions to amend Mr. Hill’s original motion, as amended, a roll call vote was administered by Sherry Marsalis and the motion was passed 4-1; Councilman M. A. Smitty voting no.

POLICE BOARD REPORT

No further report.

FIRE BOARD REPORT

Chief Joe Jackson informed the Council that the Fire Department received two vehicles, a 1989 Crown Victoria and a 1995 Ambulance, from Rutherford County .

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

None.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Councilman Harold Vincion asked about Sergeant Charles Holt’s commission check on the financial statement. It was explained that it’s a supplemental pay the State pays all police officers each year for maintaining Police Officer Safety Training Certification.

Councilman Harold Vincion also asked about the $40.63 check issued to Michelle. Sherry explained it was for the last called meeting at the end of June.

Councilman M. A. Smitty questioned the $750.00 check under Street Aid for Ed Wettig. Sherry explained that it was his monthly bill for street maintenance.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to discuss, Councilman Terry Zumbro moved to adjourn and Councilman David Rigsby seconded the motion. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.

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Dr. Nolan S. Barham, Sr., Michelle Bennett

Mayor Executive Assistant