OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF EAGLEVILLE , TENNESSEE

September 28, 2004

The City Council of the Town of Eagleville, Rutherford County, Tennessee, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on September 28, 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

Councilwoman Debbie Ryan Councilman David Rigsby

Councilman M. A. Smitty

STAFF

Everett Stone, Police Chief Joe Jackson, Fire Chief

Sherry Marsalis, City Recorder Michelle Bennett, Exec. Assistant

Alan Farley, Grant Facilitator Greg Reed, City Attorney

GUESTS

Janie Zumbro Jeff Mooneyham

INVOCATION

Councilman David Rigsby delivered the Invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilman Terry Zumbro 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 Harold Vincion made the motion to approve the minutes as mailed, and was seconded by Councilman Terry Zumbro. 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

Alan Farley Grant Report

Mr. Farley stated that Eagleville received a park grant in the amount of $300,000.00, which was the largest and maximum amount awarded as reported by The Tennessean. He informed the Council that Eagleville had received Environmental Clearance Status on the property from RES (Recreation Educational Services).

Mr. Farley also informed the Council that Eagleville had received three (3) AED Defibulators for the Fire & Police Departments.

Park Report Update – Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill

Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill stated that he is looking forward to the workshop in October for the grant. Councilwoman Debbie Ryan asked if Eagleville had to use the whole $300,000.00. Mayor Barham told her that the City had three years to use the total amount awarded, but the City did not have to use the whole $300,000.00. Mr. Farley stated that these grants are difficult to receive and he would think about maximizing the dollars the City has available. Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill also made the suggestion to the Council Members to start talking to everyone about donations for the park to help with the match amount. Mayor Barham stated that many questions would be answered at the workshop in October.

Councilman Smitty told the Council that he, along with Mayor Barham and Carolyn Barham, attended the Consolidated Utility District Appreciation Dinner for their new facility and spoke with Commissioner Chile and she said that these grants are very rare. Councilman Smitty stated that he wants a nice park, but he cannot see a $600,000.⁰⁰ park. Councilwoman Debbie Ryan stated that Eagleville is very small and we need to have a quality park, and that down the road, we can build from it; it needs to be good from the beginning. Councilman Terry Zumbro stated that a first class park would increase our development in Eagleville.

MTAS Study Report

City Recorder Sherry Marsalis introduced Margaret Norris with MTAS, who has just completed a study of the town. Ms. Norris thanked the Council for allowing her into the City to spend time with the department heads and present her report. She stated that for the size of Eagleville, we are doing some great things, but there was room for improvement. She reviewed her findings and stated that her report would be available at City Hall. Councilman Smitty did ask Ms. Norris about the number of Council Members and what her thoughts were regarding this. She stated that cities either have an even number with the Mayor as a tie breaker or go with an odd number of Council Members. Her suggestion would be that if Eagleville did change to an odd number, she would suggest five (5) members, rather than seven (7) members, just because of the number of citizens in Eagleville. Councilman Smitty stated he was for five (5) Council Members. After finishing her report, she said that overall, Eagleville was doing a great job!

She stated that she will meet with Chief Jackson on October 11, 2004 , to finish up her study with the Fire Department.

NEW BUSINESS

Opening of Bids for Septic Tank Service

There was only one sealed bid submitted for septic tank service. Jones Septic submitted a bid of $135.00 per pump. Councilman Smitty moved to accept the bid from Jones Septic, and Vice-Mayor Ronnie Hill seconded. A roll call vote was administered by Sherry Marsalis and the motion passed unanimously.

POLICE BOARD REPORT

Chief Everett Stone asked for the Council or the Planning Commission’s input for the traffic in front of Henry and Al’s Store. People can't see when they back up out of the parking spot. He stated that maybe the parking spaces should be angled more so oncoming traffic would be more visible. He has also contacted TDOT about the possibility of placing a caution light in the area. There have been two recent accidents.

Chief Stone told the Council that he needed 40 hours of in-service training. The cost is $110.00. He also informed the Council that he wanted to finalize a standard letter for codes violations. It would be fill in the blank for the name and violation.

FIRE BOARD REPORT

Chief Joe Jackson stated that he had looked at several new and used trucks. He felt it would be more cost effective to get Truck 4504 repaired. Councilwoman Debbie Ryan made the motion to have 4504 repaired, and Councilman Terry Zumbro seconded. A roll call vote was administered by Sherry Marsalis and the motion passed unanimously.

Chief Jackson also informed the Council that TFIRS would be in effect on October 1, 2004 . He told the Council Members that he and Michelle had gone over all the reports and software earlier that day. He stated that it would be very time consuming to enter all the reports, and recommended that Michelle work extra hours for the Fire Department, with payment coming from the Fire Department account. Councilman Terry Zumbro made the motion to approve Michelle to work as many hours at her current pay rate of $11.33 per hour as needed for the Fire Department, and to be paid out of the Fire Department account. Councilman David Rigsby seconded the motion. A roll call vote was administered by Sherry Marsalis and the motion passed unanimously.

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Councilwoman Debbie Ryan said the Beautification Committee is going to have a Tour of Homes for Christmas. Work on the Christmas Parade and chili supper has already begun. They are also excited about starting work on the park. The Beautification Committee meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Councilman M. A. Smitty asked for a copy of the letter from the State for the Park Grant. Mayor Barham stated that he would provide a copy to him.

Councilman Smitty asked the Mayor about the committee to study the Charter. Mayor Barham explained that we were first going to follow the MTAS suggestions as presented by Ms. Norris.

Councilman M. A. Smitty inquired about City check number 8550 made payable to the Department of Economic Development Rutherford Chamber. Sherry Marsalis explained that was the yearly payment for Destination Rutherford.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to discuss, Councilman Harold Vincion made the motion to adjourn and Councilman Terry Zumbro seconded the motion. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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

Mayor Executive Assistant