MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CLARKSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
Held On February 13, 2007

A meeting of the Clarksville Town Council was called to order on February 13, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. in the meeting room of the Clarksville Municipal Center Administration Building by Council President Paul Kraft, who chaired the meeting.

Council members present: Paul Kraft, Gregory Isgrigg, Kelly Conn, Raymond Richert, Donald Tetley, Bob Popp and David Fisher. Council members absent: None. Also present at the meeting: Fire Chief Bob Hansford, Police Chief Dwight Ingle, Street Commissioner Donald Hansford, Town Engineer Tom Clevidence, Melissa Bishop representing the Wastewater Billing Office, Mike Otto representing the Town’s Wastewater Facility Management firm, Planning Consultant Sharon Wilson, Council Administrative Assistant Patricia Fraser, Town Attorney Sam Gwin, Clerk-Treasurer Gary Hall, and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Anita Elliott.

Request by Silver Creek Sand and Gravel for Temporary Permit to Stockpile Construction Materials… Mr. John Schneider, representing Silver Creek Sand and Gravel, came before the council requesting a temporary permit to stockpile construction materials at the company’s location off of McCulloch Pike. Following discussion, it was determined that the matter should be brought before the Town’s Zoning Appeals Board at the next scheduled meeting in April. No motion was made, therefore the request denied for lack of motion.

Approval of Wellness Program through Maverick Insurance and Approval to Switch Retiree Health Insurance to Sterling Insurance Company… Edward C. Cooper, representing Maverick Insurance, came before the council with a recommendation from the Town’s insurance committee that a wellness program to be implemented for all Town employees and spouses. Included in the wellness program would be a wellness fair, increasing the frequency of covered vision exams to yearly instead of every other year, flu shots to be partially paid by the town yearly, and bone density testing to be paid at one hundred percent. Mr. Cooper also proposed to the council that they consider a switch from the Seniors Choice insurance plans currently offered to retirees to a choice of plans offered by Sterling Insurance Company, advising that the insurance committee had heard a presentation regarding costs and coverages and had recommended this change. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Richert to approve the recommendations of the insurance committee for the wellness program and retiree insurance provider changes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isgrigg and carried by unanimous vote.

Request for Handicap Parking Permit at 1307 Woerner Avenue… Council President Kraft introduced the request for a handicap parking permit at 1307 Woerner Avenue. Following discussion, a motion to table the request was made by Councilman Isgrigg. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fisher and carried by unanimous vote.

Adoption of Ordinance 2007-SW-01 (Amending Ordinance 2005-SW-01) Regarding Specifications and Construction Standards for Sanitary Sewers… Following the presentation of Ordinance 2007-SW-01, which amends Ordinance 2005-SW-01 by adding sections 8.4 and 8.5, a motion was made by Councilman Isgrigg to consider the proposed ordinance for adoption on its first reading at this meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tetley and carried by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Councilman Isgrigg that Ordinance 2007-SW-01 be adopted. The motion to adopt was seconded by Councilman Tetley and carried by unanimous vote.

Adoption of Ordinance 2007-G-01 Establishing a Rainy Day Fund… Following the presentation of a proposed ordinance numbered 2007-G-01 establishing a rainy day fund for the Town of Clarksville, a motion was made by Councilman Isgrigg to consider the proposed ordinance for adoption its first reading at this meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Conn and carried by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Councilman Isgrigg that ordinance 2007-G-01 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Conn and carried by unanimous vote.

Adoption of Resolution 2007-R-01 Authorizing The Town of Clarksville to Submit a Change of Scope on Transportation Grant… Following the presentation of a proposed resolution numbered 2007-R-01 authorizing the Town of Clarksville to submit a change of scope on a transportation enhancement grant originally submitted for Lewis & Clark Plaza construction but now needing amending for the expanded development of an archaeological park and trail, including acquisition of property, a motion was made by Councilman Isgrigg to approve the submission of the desired change of scope. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tetley and carried by unanimous vote.

Approval of Contract with the Engineering Firm of Fuller, Mossberger, Scott and May … Following the presentation of a proposed contract between the Town of Clarksville and Fuller, Mossberger, Scott and May, Engineers, for storm water planning and mapping for the GIS system, a motion was made by Councilman Richert to accept the contract. The motion was seconded by Councilman Popp and carried by unanimous vote.

Miscellaneous Business… Mike Otto reported that the cost for the sanitary sewer repair at Randolph Avenue and Francis Avenue was $14,000.

Sharon Wilson provided for review proposed stormwater long-term operation and maintenance agreements with Gary Brinkworth in connection with the Gutford Woods subdivision and with Steve Klein in connection with the Hunters Trace condominium project.

Approval of Claims… Accounts payable registers presented for approval consisted of Town pre-approved claims issued 2/1/07 through 2/13/07 in the amount of $328,659.20, Town current claims numbered zero through 69 in the amount of $162,720.99, Town and Wastewater utility gross payroll issued 2/2/07 in the amount of $310,856.85, Wastewater utility pre-approved claims issued 2/1/07 through 2/12/07 in the amount of $25,919.47 and Wastewater utility current claims numbered one through 13 in the amount of $115,469.85. A motion was made by Councilman Isgrigg to approve the accounts payable registers presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tetley and carried by unanimous vote.

Adjournment… There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, on a motion made by Councilman Fisher, seconded by Councilman Conn, and carried by unanimous vote, the February 13, 2007 meeting of the Clarksville Town Council was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.

Approved April 10, 2007

Clarksville Town Council