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Baneberry,
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Planning Commission Minutes
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
Prior to the commission meeting, a public hearing was held on the following item: Ordinance #207-5: An Ordinance to Amend Title 13, Chapter 1, Section 13-104, of the Municipal Code of the City of Baneberry regarding a Pilot/Test program within the City Limits of Baneberry for Development and Maintenance of a Dedicated Wildlife Habitat Utilizing Native Warm Season Grasses (MacDonald’s Property). Mayor Keane asked if there were any questions or comments in regards to this ordinance. Clint Hurley stated that he had received a couple of calls regarding this item and stated he responded to the callers that this is a test program. There were no other questions or comments. The public hearing was closed The commission meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Keane on December 6, 2007 at 7:22 p.m. Those present were: Mayor Mike Keane, Vice Mayor Chuck Summers and Commissioner Clint Hurley. Before the minutes were presented, the City Manager introduced the Police Chief, Ellen Peoples. The minutes from November 1, 2007 were provided to the council members prior to this meeting for review. Copies were available for those in attendance. Upon a motion from Chuck Summers, seconded by Clint Hurley, the minutes were approved with unanimous yeas from Mike Keane, Chuck Summers and Clint Hurley. The treasurer’s report was presented as follows:
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** Includes CD’s of $110,000.00 *Includes CD’s of $30,000.00 Upon a motion by Clint Hurley, seconded by Chuck Summers, the treasurer’s report was approved with unanimous yeas from Mike Keane, Chuck Summers and Clint Hurley. The City Manager presented to the commissioners the schedule of hours worked by the police. For November we had 4 officers working. They worked 82.0 hours, drove 681miles, and used 64.2 gallons of fuel, and issued 3 citations (2 mail center, and 1 No Ins./Driving on suspended License). The City Manager reported that Ellen is trying to get the police department up and running. On January 1, 2008, E-911 will be switching the radio call numbers from the White Pine Fire Station to the Baneberry Fire Station for the Baneberry Fire District and also call numbers from the Sheriff’s to the Baneberry Police when we have officers working here in Baneberry. With trying to get everything updated for Baneberry, the computer in the Police Department is out-dated. The City Manager put in a request for a new computer for the Police Department. After some discussion Chuck Summers made a motion to allow $1200.00 for a computer and printer for the police department, seconded by Clint Hurley, the motion was approved with unanimous yeas from Mike Keane, Chuck Summers and Clint Hurley. The City Manager did not have a fire report to present. The City Manager attended the following training sessions.
November 8, 2007: Training session in Knoxville titled City Council at Work and
my part in it The pinto bean drive was a great success. Over 200 cans were collected. Mike Keane and Jerry Boston delivered them to the county on Monday, 12/3/07. THANKS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED. The Planning Board Chairperson reported the following: 1. Local Planning. We had
a guest speaker in from local planning. We have decided not to hire a local
planner from the local planning office. The Road Commissioner reported the following: 1. All street repairs will
have to wait until spring when it warms up.
The Park & Recreation Director reported the following: 1. We had our tree
lighting on 12/4/07. Mike opened the meeting to those present on any issues they wanted to bring before the city commissioners. Ellen Peoples, after some
consideration, presented to the city commission, her letter of resignation as
Police Chief. She would There were no other comments or questions presented. Mike read ordinance #207-5, An Ordinance to Amend Title 13, Chapter 1, Section 13-104, of the Municipal Code of the City of Baneberry regarding a Pilot/Test Program within the City Limits of Baneberry for Development and Maintenance of a Dedicated Wildlife Habitat Utilizing Native Warm Season Grasses. Upon a motion by Clint Hurley seconded by Chuck Summers, the 2nd reading passed with unanimous yeas from Mike Keane, Chuck Summers and Clint Hurley. Under new business the following issues were discussed. 1. We will be having an ISO Inspection on 1/11/08. 2. We did receive notice that we are receiving the $22,000 grant money. Based on that, we have some purchases for the Fire Department that we want to make and have compatible with the White Pine Fire Department. Therefore the City Manager has submitted a letter to the city commission requesting non competitive bidding on these items for the best interest for the city. Upon a motion from Mike Keane accepting this letter from the City Manager, seconded by Chuck Summers, the motion passed with unanimous yeas from Mike Keane, Chuck Summers and Clint Hurley. 3. There was some discussion on the 5-year CIP program. After the discussion, it was decided we would not be able to complete a study for FY 08-09 therefore we will form a committee to look at a 5-year CIP program for the FY 09-10 There being no further business and upon a motion by Clint Hurley, seconded by Chuck Summers, the meeting was adjourned with unanimous yeas from Mike Keane, Chuck Summers and Clint Hurley at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Baneberry Planning Commission
November 1, 2007
Chairwoman Margaret McMahan called the meeting of the City of Baneberry Planning Commission to order at 6:33PM. The meeting was held at the Baneberry City Hall.
Present: Chairwoman Margaret McMahan, Mayor Mike Keane, Vice Mayor Chuck Summers, Vice Chair Brian Metzger, Keith Murrow, David Emerson, Tom Kammann and Jess Lunsford.
Old Business
The minutes of the August 2007 meeting were read. Tom Kammann motioned to accept the minutes and Brian Metzger seconded.
Jess Lunsford reported there has been one building permit issued for an addition to a home.
New Business
Margaret McMahan recognized Baneberry Resident and businessman Dough Swiggum of Lake Cove Realty. Mr. Swiggum informed the committee that he had received a letter from Jefferson County Zoning Officer Tim Seels informing a sign advertising his reality office at the corner of Nina and Harrison Ferry roads was not in compliance Article 7 Section 7.2 of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution. Mr. Swiggum inquired if he could move his sign across Harrison Ferry road and place it on Baneberry’s property. After some questioning from members, Mr. Swiggum withdrew his request until a later time if needed.
Sheryl Ely, Regional Director of Community Planning with the State of Tennessee Local Planning Assistance Office spoke with the commission giving highlights of what her office could do for the city.
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From her assessment Ms. Ely thought Baneberry was doing well in its planning and really didn’t know how we could use her organizations services. Quotes on prices for a city the size of Baneberry is $5,250.00 a year.
Margaret suggested committee members take time to mull over what the Local Planning Assistance Office has to offer and the subject would be brought up to the committee at a later date.
Chuck Summers motioned to adjourn the meeting. Brian Metzger seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm
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