Minutes :: October 18, 2011

The regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Lakesite was held on October 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakesite City Hall, 9201 Rocky Point Road, Lakesite.

Meeting was CALLED TO ORDER by Vice Mayor John McPherson at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: City Commission members present were Vice Mayor John McPherson, Commissioners Valerie Boddy and Phil Burkett. Not present were Mayor Ken Wilkerson and Commissioner David Howell. Also present were City Manager David Edwards, City Attorney Sam Elliott, City Recorder Roberta Thomas and newly appointed City Recorder Jodi LaCroix.

Motion made by Mr. Burkett, seconded by Mrs. Boddy and approved unanimously to approve the minutes of the agenda workshop meeting of September 20 and the regular meeting of September 20, 2011.

Introduction of Visitors

Communications:

Report from the City Manager

Mr. Edwards stated that the City had received the audit for the Dallas Bay Fire Department and asked that the check be issued in the amount of $6,500 to the fire department for the purchase of the lights.

Motion made by Mr. Burkett, seconded by Mrs. Boddy and approved unanimously the issuance of the check in the amount of $6,500.00

Report from the Sheriff's Department

Janice Atkinson, Hamilton County Sheriff's Department gave the following report for
September:
Traffic Citations – 26
Traffic Warnings – 30
Watch List – 15
Park and Walk – 14
Theft – 5
Burglary – 2
Burglary Attempt – 1
Sex Offense/All Others – 1
Traffic Crash – 5
TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE – 365

Mr. McPherson asked about Halloween security. Mrs. Thomas stated that Mayor Wilkerson has taken care of this. He spoke to Chris Harvey about it.

Report from the Fire Department

Assistant Chief Jack Brellenthin, Dallas Bay Fire Department gave the following report for September:
22 calls for September: 2 outside rubbish, trash or waste; 15 rescue/EMS; 3 downed power lines; 1 person in distress and 1 public service.

As to the questions asked last month: Hamilton Schools do not pay an additional fee for fire protection. Camp Columbus does if they have a water meter. They pay $50 for the entire camp.

Assistant Chief Brellenthin thanked the Commissioners for the Safety Grant.

Citizens wishing to be heard

Kelly Sheets asked when the agendas and minutes would be on the website. Mr. McPherson told her that we have been revising the website and will soon be posting regularly.

Committee Reports

Budget and Finance – Mrs. Boddy stated that the financial position of the city was good.
Public Works – Mr. Burkett stated that we are reviewing the streets for paving.
He received a price of $64,000 from Robert Smith Inc. for work on the following roads:
Durbin cul-de-sac
Old Hixson Pike, micro surface from Driftwood to Prairie Schooner
Wood Lane
Lyons Lane, micro surface ($28,000 for that one road) from Dividing Ridge to Love Lane
Crack-sealing for Glengerrie and Hensley
Center stripe all new services including Thrasher Trail
Mr. Burkett further stated that there is a 10% variance on the price. This money has already been budgeted.
Motion made by Mr. Burkett, seconded by Mrs. Boddy and approved unanimously the paving project as outlined by Commissioner Burkett.

Old Business:

Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 206 – an Ordinance to establish a Debt Policy by amending the Lakesite Municipal Code, Title 5, Chapter 3 of the City of Lakesite establishing a set of parameters by which debt obligations will be undertaken by the city of Lakesite. Mr. McPherson opened the Public Hearing.

Mr. Edwards stated that a Debt Policy is required by the State. There were no comments or questions. Mr. McPherson closed the Public Hearing.

Motion made by Mr. Burkett, seconded by Mrs. Boddy to approve Ordinance 206, as revised on the 2nd Reading.
ROLL CALL: Commissioner Boddy-yes; Commissioner Burkett-yes; Vice-Mayor McPherson-yes. Motion passes

Public Hearing on the 2012 TDOT Transportation Enhancement Grant Application and proposed project activities that can utilize TDOT Transportation Enhancement program funds. Mr. McPherson opened the Public Hearing.

Mr. Jenno stated this is just a public hearing on the $230,000 grant, which is a 80-20 grant. There were no questions or comments. Mr. McPherson closed the public hearing. No votes were required as a Resolution was done last month.

New Business

Resolution 95 Requesting an Annexation Study for certain Territory Located within the Urban Growth Boundary of the City of Lakesite. Mr. McPherson explained that this Resolution was requesting that the Regional Planning Agency study an annexation of an area beginning at a point where the existing City of Lakesite boundary at the southwestern corner of tax map Parcel 83-170 intersects with the western right of way boundary of Albermarle Drive, thence following the western boundary approximately 612 feet where said line intersects the west boundary of Chickamauga Lake, thence generally meandering along the west boundary of Chickamauga Lake in a generally northerly direction to a point where said line intersects the east right of way line of Hixson Pike. The remaining portion of tax map Parcel 84-15 is already incorporated within the boundary of the City of Lakesite. This is the first step in the process. Motion made by Mr. Burkett, seconded by Mrs. Boddy and approved unanimously to adopt Resolution 95.

Resolution 96 Appointing John McPherson as the City of Lakesite's representative to the Management Committee of the Hamilton County Water Quality Program. Mr. McPherson said this will extend his service another 4 years.

Motion made by Mr. Burkett, seconded by Mrs. Boddy and approved unanimously with gratitude Resolution 96.

Mrs. Thomas reiterated that Halloween Security will be Sunday through Monday, 6:00 p.m. through 2:00 a.m.

Motion made by Mr. Burkett, seconded by Mrs. Boddy and approved unanimously to adjourn. ADJOURNMENT took place at 7:32 p.m.