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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF
THE CLARKSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD ON MARCH 25, 2008
A meeting of the Clarksville Town Council was called to order on March 25, 2008, 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, Vicki Appleby, Raymond Richert, Donald Tetley, Bob Popp and David Fisher. Council members absent: None. Also present at the meeting: Fire Chief Robert Hansford, Street Commissioner Donald Hansford, Town Engineer Tom Clevidence, Dorothea Leuthart representing the Wastewater Billing Office, Mike Otto representing the Town’s wastewater treatment facility management firm, Redevelopment Director Rick Dickman, Planning Consultant Sharon Wilson, Parks Superintendent Brian Kaluzny, Building Inspector Bob Polston, Town Attorney Chris Sturgeon, Clerk-Treasurer Gary Hall and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Roberta McLemore.
Denial of Request for Waiver of Additional Cost for Sewer Tap-In Fees for Wellington Green Manufactured Home Community… Attorney John Kraft, representing the Wellington Green Manufactured Home Community, reiterated the information he had provided at the February 26, 2008 council meeting regarding the circumstances surrounding a request for waiver of additional sewer tap-in fees on twenty lots due to the retirement of fifty-eight lot sites. Attorney Kraft requested that after taking into consideration the unique situation, the retirement of lots, and the language of the Town’s own ordinance, the Council approve Wellington Green’s request. Town Attorney Rebecca Lockard advised the Council that although there is no language in the ordinance prohibiting the requested action there is no language in the ordinance that allows a waiver of fees. Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Isgrigg to deny the fee-waiver request of Wellington Green. The motion was seconded by Councilman Richert and carried by unanimous vote.
Tax Abatement Request Removed From Agenda… Town Attorney Chris Sturgeon advised that he had been contacted by Keith Pullium, the attorney for General Growth, the management firm of the Green Tree Mall, who asked that the matter of tax abatement consideration be removed from this meeting’s agenda. Council President Paul Kraft commented that this matter would be removed from the agenda at this time.
Clarksville Main Street Association Presentation and Formation of Council Committee… Mrs. Jeanne Meredith, President of the Clarksville Main Street Association and owner of McClure’s Drugs on Eastern Boulevard, thanked the council for their Eastern Boulevard redevelopment plans, including roadway improvements. Mrs. Meredith suggested that, beginning with small changes and the education of landowners and business owners about building and zoning regulations, many improvements in appearance could be made before the planned major roadway improvements are completed. Mrs. Meredith stated that many of the land- and business owners are absentee owners, and that the Association would be willing to work in conjunction with the Town in the education and building and zoning enforcement efforts. Council President Kraft requested that Council Member Vicki Appleby chair a committee to work with the Main Street Association and appointed Building Inspector Bob Polston and Council Member Bob Popp to serve on the committee. Council Member Popp recommended that the Association get information to the boulevard’s property- and business owners to let them know what is taking place and then schedule a meeting with the committee.
Purchase of Computers for Utility Tabled… Wastewater Billing Office Manager Dorothea Leuthart advised that the utility is still running on Windows ’98 and Novell network software which is causing major problems with the system and network operations. Mrs. Leuthart provided copies of quotes for consideration. Council Member Popp inquired about the number of five flat-panel monitors included in the quote, and Mrs. Leuthart explained that there are currently four PC stations and one server in the utility office. Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Tetley to table this matter until the next meeting of the council. The motion was seconded by Council Member Isgrigg and carried by unanimous vote.
Approval of Contract with Integrity HR for Consulting Services… Town Attorney Chris Sturgeon presented an engagement letter from Integrity HR proposing an amount not to exceed $7,950 to provide specified services relating to the review and evaluation of leave policies and practices in the Town, the preparation of a report of findings and recommendations, and assistance in implementing any policy revisions. A motion was made by Council Member Fisher to approve the proposal and engage the firm of Integrity HR for the specified services at a cost not to exceed $7,950. The motion was seconded by Council Member Richert and carried by unanimous vote.
Department and Council Reports… There were no reports given by department representatives or council members.
Approval of Claims… Accounts payable registers presented for approval consisted of Town and Wastewater/Stormwater utility gross payroll issued 3/14/08 in the amount of $352,124.52, Town current claims numbered from zero through 48 in the amount of $52,924.15, Wastewater/Stormwater utility pre-approved claims numbered 1 through 13 issued 3/13/08 through 3/19/08 in the amount of $18,663.23, and Wastewater/Stormwater utility current claims numbered one through ten in the amount of $17,400.86. A motion was made by Council Member Isgrigg to approve the accounts payable registers presented. The motion was seconded by Council Member Richert and carried by unanimous vote.
Adjournment… There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, on a motion made by Council Member Isgrigg, seconded by Council Member Richert and carried by unanimous vote, the March 25, 2008 meeting of the Clarksville Town Council was adjourned at 7:54 P.M.
Approved April 7, 2008
Clarksville Town Council
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