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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES

May, 2010

The commission meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Keane on May 6, 2010 at 6:40 p.m.  Those present were Mayor Mike Keane and Commissioner David Utley.  Vice Mayor Chuck Summers was absent

The minutes from April 1, 2010 were provided to council members prior to this meeting for review.  Copies were available for those in attendance.  Upon a motion from David Utley to accept the city commission minutes, seconded by Mike Keane, the minutes were approved with yeas from Mike Keane and David Utley.

The treasurer’s report was presented as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General

Fund**

St Street

    Aid     

BI*

Fund

Project

  Fund

Note

Fund

Previous Balance

$448,427.18

$58,285.95

$39,854.69

$782.60

$247.74

Receipts

   16,039.49

      836.84

       23.33

      .03

      .01

Disbursements

   15,420.79

         0.00       

         0.00

    0.00

     0.00

Balance (4/30/10)

$449,045.88

$59,122.79

$39,878.02

$782.63

$247.75

                 **Includes CD’s of $110,000.00                    *Includes CD’s of $30,000.00

Upon a motion by David Utley, seconded by Mike Keane, the treasurer’s report was approved with yeas from Mike Keane and David Utley.

The City Manager reported the following:

1.  Attendance at the TAMCAR, Spring Conference, 4/13-16/10, in Nashville. 
2.  Reminder that she and Jess will be away from Sunday, 5/23/10 until Sunday, 5/30/10. 

The Planning Board Chairman, Brian Metzger was absent.  Keith Murrow reported the following:

1.  Prior to the Planning Board meeting, the Board of Zoning appeals met to approve a variance for Larry Buckner on Lakefront Pl.  The variance was approved.
2.  The Planning Board had no new business this meeting.        

The Road Commission Chairman reported that the new signs have been installed.

The Park & Recreation Director reported the following: 

1.  We have an events calendar that will appear in the Banter and also posted at the mail center.
2.  A new issue of the Banter will be out soon.
3.  Plans are underway for the July 4th celebration.  All festivities will be on SATURDAY, JULY 3RD.  We will have the parade and then hotdogs and apple pie at the community center immediately following the parade.  NO POTLUCK THIS YEAR. 
4.  We have the following activities in place:
      a.   Movie Night (last Friday of each month)
      b.   Workout/Exercise class (Tues. & Thurs.)
      c.   Kayaking (Tues. & Thurs.)
      d.   Baneberry Singers (Mondays)
      e.   Mahjong (Wednesdays)
      f.   Book Club (3rd Thurs.)
5.  We had a clean-up day on April 24th.  Very few people showed up. 

Police Chief John Yancey was absent.  The City Manager reported the following

1.  April:
     148 Hours
     750 Miles driven
     52 Gal. of fuel
     1 Part-Time Chief
     6 Part-Time Officers
     2 Citations
     9 Construction Checks
     25 Vacation Checks
     17 Routine Checks
     2 Suspicious Vehicles
     27 Traffic Stops
     4 Officer Assists (outside city)
     8 Regular Baneberry calls

Of the 26 shifts scheduled, 7 went into the early a.m. hours

The Fire Chief was absent.  Mayor Keane presented the following report:

April:  Total 11 Calls

Calls answered from White Pine Station:

7 Medical First Responder in the Baneberry county response area
1 Motor vehicle accident in Baneberry county response area
1 Medical Helicopter Landing Zone in the Baneberry county response area
1 Public Assist (cat trapped in tree) in the Baneberry county response area (used ladder truck)

Calls answered from Baneberry Station:

1 Mutual Aid with Cocke county commercial building structure fire on 25-E.

No calls within City of Baneberry

Doug Drinnon had nothing to report.

Mike opened the meeting to those present on any issues they wanted to bring before the city commissioners.

1. Bucky Miller addressed the commission on the new appraisals for property.  With the new appraisals, the city, in all likelihood, will be dropping their certified tax rate.  Which means the property owners will be paying approximately the same amount of property tax.  The City Commissioners have agreed not to raise taxes this year. 

2.  Bucky Miller also inquired about the fire hydrants and water lines.  Mayor Keane reported that we (along with Witt Utility) had applied for a grant, some time ago, to install a new water tank on Ball Road and to increase the size of water lines.  The grant was turned down.  At this time, there is no money available to re-apply.

There were no other comments so the open floor discussion was closed.

Ordinance #210-1, An ordinance establishing a road policy was presented.  Upon a motion by Mike Keane accepting the ordinance, seconded by David Utley, the motion passed the 1st reading with yeas from Mike Keane and David Utley.

Ordinance #210-2, An ordinance to amend the 2009-2010 Budget was presented.  Upon a motion by David Utley, accepting the ordinance, seconded by Mike Keane, the motion passed the 1st reading with yeas from Mike Keane and David Utley.

Ordinance #210-2, Appropriations Ordinance FY 2010-2011 Budget was presented.  Upon a motion by David Utley, accepting the ordinance, seconded by Mike Keane, the motion passed the 1st reading with yeas from Mike Keane and David Utley.

Under new business:

1.  The City Manager inquired about the commission meetings on July 1, 2010.  It was decided that the July 1, 2010 commission meeting will be canceled.

2.  Mayor Mike Keane has completed the county’s Volunteer Emergency Support Team (VEST) training program.  Information derived from this training will be utilized to establish a similar emergency support capability in Baneberry.

There being no further business and upon a motion by David Utley, seconded by Mike Keane, the meeting was adjourned with unanimous yeas from Mike Keane and David Utley at 7:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

______________________                                             Attest: _______________________
Mike Keane                                                                            Pat Lunsford
Mayor                                                                                   City Manager/Recorder        

  

THIS IS A TRUE AND EXACT COPY.  ACTUAL ON FILE

 

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

 

CITY OF BANEBERRY

Board of Zoning Appeals

May 6, 2010

Vice Chairman, Mr. Keith Murrow called the Board of Zoning Appeals to order at 6:25 p.m. Those present were: Mr. Keith Murrow, Secretary Dave Hobson, Mayor Mike Keane, Commissioner David Utley, Mr. Tom Kammann, and Mr. Jess Lunsford, ex officio. Chairman Brian Metzger and Ms. Jeannie Levi were absent.

New Business: Mr. Larry Buckner of Lakefront Place, Baneberry, TN applied for a variance to construct an accessory building on his property forward of the front line of the residence structure.

Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals examined a ground plan illustrating the location of the proposed building. Mayor Keane reported that he had examined the site and that the building will not be visible. Mayor Keane moved that the variance request be approved; seconded by Commissioner Dave Utley. All members voted "ayes".

A copy of Mr. Buckner’s illustration of the proposed accessory building location will be included in the minutes of the May 2010 Planning Commission meeting.

Mr. Tom Kamman moved that the Board of Zoning Appeals adjourn; seconded by Mayor Keane. The Board of Zoning Appeals adjourned with unanimous "yeas" at 6:30 p.m.

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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

May 6, 2010

Call to Order: The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Keith Murrow on May 6th, 2010 at 6:31 p.m. Those present were: Mr. Keith Murrow, Secretary Dave Hobson, Mayor Mike Keane, Commissioner David Utley, Mr. Tom Kammann, and Mr. Jess Lunsford, ex officio. Chairman Brian Metzger and Ms. Jeannie Levi were absent.

Review and Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the April 1st, 2010 meeting was corrected by substituting Commissioner Dave Utley for Brian Metzger on the Baneberry Sign Ordinance review group. Minutes were accepted as corrected.

Building Inspector’s Report: None.

 

Unfinished Business:

Revised Bylaws. Copies of revised Planning Commission Bylaws as approved at the April 2010 Planning Commission meeting, were distributed to members present.

Sign Regulations. Mayor Keane gave Commissioner Utley and Dave Hobson copies of a proposed ordinance to adopt revised zoning regulations regarding Baneberry City signage. Mayor Keane explained that the working group (Keane, Utley, and Hobson) would meet later this month to review and edit the proposed ordinance and that the results of the working group would be presented to the Planning Commission for review in June. After Planning Commission review and appropriate action, the City Commissioners and City Manager will process the revised ordinance in accordance with applicable City procedure.

Planned Unit Development (PUD). Mayor Keane said scheduling issues had pushed back efforts of a working group (Keane, Metzger, and Hobson) on reviewing and revising Baneberry’s ordinances and zoning regulations on Planned Unit Development.

New Business: None

Announcements: The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 at 6:30 pm.

Adjournment: There being no further business and upon a motion by Commissioner Utley; seconded by Mayor Keane the meeting was adjourned with unanimous "yeas" at 6:35 p.m.

 

 

Brian Metzger Dave Hobson

Chairman Secretary

 

Minutes approved:

Secretary Date

 

June 3, 2010 (Not approved)

Call to Order:  The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Brian Metzger on June 3rd, 2010 at 6:31 p.m.  All members were present: Chairman Brian Metzger, Secretary Dave Hobson, Mr. Keith Murrow, Ms. Jeannie Levi, Mayor Mike Keane, Commissioner David Utley, and Mr. Jess Lunsford, ex officio.

Review and Approval of Minutes:  The minutes from May 6, 2010 were provided to Planning Commission members prior to this meeting for review and copies were available for attendees.  When asked, Mayor Keane moved that the minutes be accepted as distributed; motion seconded by Jeannie Levi; and unanimously supported by “yeas” from all members present.

Building Inspector’s Report:  Jess Lunsford reported that one (1) building permit was issued to Dan Adkins of 3413 Mt. View Lane for a porch.

Unfinished Business:

Sign Regulations.  Copies of Baneberry Ordinance 470 – SIGNS were sent to Planning Board Members prior to this meeting with copies of proposed revisions to the ordinance.  Members were asked to review those to be prepared to accept, edit, or reject the revision.
 

Mayor Keane summarized the review and revision process accomplished to date.  Following a brief discussion, Mayor Keane moved that the revised version of Ordinance 470 be moved forward to the City Commissioners for applicable action.  The motion was seconded by Tom Kammann and unanimously approved by “yeas” from all members present.
 

Planned Unit Development (PUD).  When asked, Mayor Keane said that a first draft of an ordinance would be ready for the working group (Keane, Metzger, and Hobson) by 27 June and that the working group would meet in July to have a finalized DRAFT ordinance ready for Planning Commission review before the August 2010 meeting.

New Business:  None.

Announcements:  Following a brief discussion the next Planning Commission meeting was scheduled for Thursday, Aug 5th, 2010 at 6:30 pm.

Adjournment:  There being no further business and upon a motion by Dave Utley; seconded by Keith Murrow, the meeting was adjourned with unanimous “yeas” at 6:41 p.m.

 

_____________________                                                 _____________________

 Brian Metzger                                                                     Dave Hobson
 Chairman                                                                             Secretary

 

 

Minutes approved:                            ___________________      

                                                Secretary                            Date

 

 

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