OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF EAGLEVILLE , TENNESSEE

November 23, 2004

The City Council of the Town of Eagleville, Rutherford County, Tennessee, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on November 23, 2004 , in Eagleville City Hall with Mayor Nolan S. Barham, Sr., presiding.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT

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

Councilwoman Debbie Ryan Councilman Terry Zumbro

Councilman Harold Vincion Councilman David Rigsby

Councilman M. A. Smitty

STAFF

Everett Stone, Police Chief Joe Jackson, Fire Chief

Sherry Marsalis, City Recorder Michelle Bennett, Exec. Assistant

Greg Reed, Attorney Alan Farley, Grant Facilitator

GUESTS

Don McCord Jonathan Fallin

Janie Zumbro

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was Called to Order by Mayor Nolan Barham.

ROLL CALL

A roll call was administered by City Recorder Sherry Marsalis. All members were present.

INVOCATION

Councilman M. A. Smitty delivered the Invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill 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

The October minutes were approved as mailed. A roll call vote was administered by Sherry Marsalis and answered with a unanimous “Yes” from the Council, 6-0.

ADDITIONS / DELETIONS TO AGENDA

None.

OLD BUSINESS

Grant Facilitator Report – Alan Farley

Mr. Farley stated that he had been contacted by several Engineering Firms that he had directed to City Hall. He had nothing further to report for November.

Park Report Update – Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill

Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill reported that the bill for the dirt and gravel had come in, but had not yet been paid. Mayor Barham stated that the check for sales tax had been delayed due to the holidays. He assured the Council that the bill would be paid as soon as we received the check.

Mayor Barham also interjected that he had gone to the Register of Deeds and secured the paperwork for Limitation Use that stated the formal Industrial property could never be used for anything other than a park. Mayor Barham will deliver the papers with a $22.00 check to finalize the transaction on Wednesday morning at The Register of Deeds office.

NEW BUSINESS

Metro Government Study Committee Appointment

Mayor Barham stated that he had included in the Council packets information regarding the Metro Government Study Committee. He nominated the Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mr. Don McCord, to represent Eagleville on the committee. Councilman M. A. Smitty so moved to appoint Mr. McCord as the Town’s representative on the committee. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill. A roll call vote was administered by Sherry Marsalis and the motion passed unanimously.

POLICE BOARD REPORT

Chief Stone presented the Council with a proposed standardized letter to be sent out for code violations in Eagleville. The Council approved the form letter with minor changes. The corrected copy shall be attached to the minutes. Councilman Terry Zumbro made the motion to accept the letter with the agreed changes and his motion was seconded by Councilman Harold Vincion. A roll call vote was taken by Sherry Marsalis and passed by unanimous vote.

Chief Stone reminded the Council that Sergeant Charles Holt’s leave of absence would expire at the end of November. Councilman M. A. Smitty moved to terminate Sergeant Charles Holt’s leave of absence on November 30, 2004. Councilman David Rigsby seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken by Sherry Marsalis and the motion passed unanimously.

Chief Stone has asked for additional traffic patrol for the Christmas parade. Rutherford County will send officers and he has had a few citizens volunteer to help.

FIRE BOARD REPORT

Chief Joe Jackson stated that truck #4502 should be repaired and back in service in time for the Christmas Parade.

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Councilwoman Debbie Ryan reported that the Beautification Committee would meet immediately following the Council Meeting to discuss final arrangements for the Christmas Parade, Chili Supper and the Parade of Homes.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

There were questions regarding the October Financial Statement. City Recorder, Sherry Marsalis, explained the correction for check numbered 8610 and 8611. They totaled $2,700 instead of $2,500, which brought the account balance to $9,257.11.

MAYOR’S CLOSING REMARKS

Mayor Nolan Barham thanked everyone for attending the meeting and reminded everyone the next meeting will be on December 14, 2004.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to discuss, Councilman M. A. Smitty made the motion to adjourn and Councilman David Rigsby seconded the motion. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

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

Mayor Executive Assistant