STATE OF TENNESSEE
COUNTY OF HAMBLEN
CORPORATION OF MORRISTOWN
June 21, 2005

The City Council for the City of Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, met in regular session at the regular meeting place of the Council in the Morristown City Center at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2005 with Honorable Kay Senter, Mayor Pro-tem, presiding and the following named Councilmembers present: Claude Jinks, Frank McGuffin, William Rooney, Rick Trent and Mel Tucker. Absent: Mayor Gary R. Johnson.

Councilmember Jinks made a motion to approve the June 7, 2005 minutes as circulated; Councilmember Tucker seconded the motion and the minutes were approved as presented.

Mayor Pro-tem Senter presented retirement watches and proclamations honoring three retiring city employees: Rebecca Simonton, Harry Black and Jack Kennerly.

Councilmember Tucker made a motion to declare the weapon that Assistant City Administrator Jack Kennerly has as surplus property and give the weapon to Mr. Kennerly as a retirement gift; Councilmember Jinks seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted 'aye'.

Councilmember Tucker made a motion to schedule a “special called” City Council meeting for final adoption of the FY 2006 Budget for Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.; Councilmember McGuffin seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted 'aye'.

A public hearing was conducted on the following captioned Ordinance No. 3221. Councilmember Jinks made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3221 on first reading. Councilmember McGuffin seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted 'aye'.

Ordinance No.- 3221
Entitled an Ordinance to appropriate various tax revenues and general city revenues for and by the City of Morristown to the City Budget Divisions for the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 (FY 2006) and the levy of a tax on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Morristown, Tennessee, for municipal purposes authorized by law to be taxed, same being levied as of the first (1st) day of January 2005, for the fiscal year 2006, at the certified tax rate of $.97 on each $100 worth of taxable property.

A public hearing was held on the following Resolution No. 18-05. Councilmember McGuffin made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 18-05; Councilmember Rooney seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted 'aye'.

Resolution No. 18-05
PLAN OF SERVICES

RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PLAN OF SERVICES FOR THE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED ALONG THOMPSON CREEK ROAD.

WHEREAS, TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED, TITLE 6, CHAPTER 51, AS AMENDED REQUIRES THAT A PLAN OF SERVICES BE ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRISTOWN, TENNESSEE:
Parcels 12.01, 16, 17, 17.02, 17.03, 17.05, 17.06, 17.07 18, 19, 20, 20.01, 20.02 and 22; Hamblen County Tax Map 34
Section I. Pursuant to the provisions of Title 6, Chapter 51, Tennessee Code Annotated, there is hereby adopted, for the area bounded as described above, the following plan of services.

a. Police

1. Patrolling, radio responses to calls, and other routine police services, using present personnel and equipment, will be provided upon the effective date of annexation.

2. Traffic signals, traffic signs, street markings and other traffic control devices will be installed as the need therefore is established by appropriate study and traffic standards.

b. Fire

Fire protection by the present personnel and the equipment of the fire fighting force, within the limitations of available water and distances from fire stations, will be provided upon the effective date of annexation.

c. Water

1. Water for potable use will be provided in accordance with current policies of the Morristown Utility Commission unless located in an area in which another utility district has made service available and asserts Title 7 USC 1926b protection in the annexed area.

2. Water for fire protection to serve the substantially developed annexed area(s) will be provided in accordance with current policies of Morristown Utility Commission unless authorized by franchise agreement with another utility district which has made service available with capability to meet City of Morristown Fire Protection Standards. Any extension of water system infrastructure beyond that of the Morristown Utility Commission policies shall be at the expense of the property owner or developer.

3. In those parts of the annexed area that are currently served by another utility district, the above conditions and terms will begin upon acquisition of service area by Morristown Utility System or approval of franchise agreement with another utility district which may be delayed by negotiation and/or litigation.

d. Sewers

The necessary collecting, intercepting and trunk sewers to serve the substantially developed annexed area(s) shall be in accordance with the current policies of the city. Any extension of said sewers beyond that of the city’s policies shall be at the expense of the property owner or property developer. Sewer will not be extended to the existing residences for at least ten (10) years after annexation. However, if the planned commercial shopping center proceeds with development prior to this, the city will provide sewer at developer’s expense at that time.

e. Electrical

1. Electrical service for domestic, commercial and industrial use will be provided at city rates for new lines as extended in accordance with current policies of Morristown Utility Commission.

2. In those parts of the annexed area presently served by another utility cooperative, the above conditions or terms will begin with the acquisition by the city of such cooperatives or parts thereof, which may be delayed by negotiations and/or litigation.

f. Refuse Collection

The same regular refuse collection service now provided within the city will be extended to the annexed area upon the effective date of annexation.

g. Streets

1. Routine maintenance, on the same basis as in the present city, will begin in the annexed area when funds from the State gasoline tax based on the annexed population are received (usually July 1 following the effective date of annexation).

2. Reconstruction and resurfacing of streets, installation of storm drainage facilities, construction of curbs and gutters, and other such major improvements, as the need therefore is determined by the governing body, will be accomplished under current policies of the city.

h. Inspection Services

Any inspection services now provided by the city (building, electrical, plumbing, gas, housing, weights and measures, sanitation, etc.) will begin upon the effective date of annexation.

i. Planning and Zoning

The planning and zoning jurisdiction of the city will apply to the annexed area in conjunction with the effective date of annexation. The staff recommends a zoning classification of Planned Commercial Development (PCD) to the designated annexation area.

j. Street Lighting

Street lights will be installed under the standards currently prevailing in the existing city.

k. Recreation

Residents of the annexed area may use all existing recreational facilities, parks, etc., on the effective date of annexation. The same standards and policies now used in the present city will be followed in expanding the recreational program and facilities in the enlarged city.

l. Miscellaneous

Street name signs where needed will be installed as new street construction requires.

Section II. This Resolution shall become effective from and after its adoption.

Passed on this 21st day of June 2005.

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Kay Senter, Mayor Pro-tem

ATTEST:

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City Administrator

A public hearing was held on the following captioned Ordinance No. 3218. Councilmember Tucker made a motion to adopt Ordinance 3218 on second and final reading; Councilmember McGuffin seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted 'aye'.

Ordinance No. 3218
Entitled an Ordinance to annex and designate the zoning classification of certain territory and to incorporate same within the corporate boundaries of the City of Morristown, Tennessee. {Annexation of property along Thompson Creek Road as Planned Commercial Development (PCD).}

Councilmember Rooney made a motion to award the bid for the Main Street inclined crossover demolition to Allstar Construction in the amount of $14,700. Councilmember Trent seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted 'aye'.

Councilmember McGuffin made a motion to adopt the following Resolution No. 19-05; Councilmember Rooney seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted 'aye'.

Resolution Number 19-05
A Resolution Supporting the ALCOA and Howmet Castings Tree Planting Grant Application.

WHEREAS, the Morristown Tree Board of the City of Morristown serves as a committee to help make informed decisions about the preservation, landscaping, and planting of trees, and to educate the general public of Morristown; and
WHEREAS, The Morristown Tree Board recognizes the importance of trees in that they:
1. Provide aesthetic quality,
2. Help clean the air,
3. Aid in storm water management,
4. Provide shade to keep energy costs down; and

WHEREAS, the City of Morristown has applied for previous urban forestry grants to meet goals and objectives recently, such as the Morristown Tree Canopy Study and creating the city’s first arboretum in Fred Miller Park; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, 2003, and 2004 the City of Morristown was recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its accomplishments toward promoting the importance of trees in an urban setting as a recipient of the Tree City USA designation; and
WHEREAS, the Morristown Tree Board is supporting the ALCOA and Howmet Castings grant application for tree plantings (completely funded by ALCOA) within the various Morristown City Parks; and
WHEREAS, the Morristown Affiliate of Keep America Beautiful (KAB) is in full support of the ALCOA and Howmet Castings tree planting grant application; and
WHEREAS, the Morristown Regional Planning Commission at their regular scheduled meeting on June 14, 2005 recommended to support the ALCOA and Howmet Castings tree planting grant application; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Morristown Mayor and City Council that the City of Morristown is supporting the ALCOA and Howmet Castings tree planting grant application, for trees to be planted within the various Morristown City Parks and along the greenway system.

READ AND ADOPTED this 21st day of June 2005.

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Kay Senter, Mayor Pro-tem

ATTEST:

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City Administrator

Councilmember Rooney made a motion to defer action on the Beer Ordinance amendment until August 2, 2005 when the full City Council could be present. Councilmember Trent seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted 'aye'. {The first reading and public hearing were scheduled for the August 2, 2005 Council meeting.}

Administrator Crumley gave a report on the Neikirk and Thomas R. James area.
The Police Department has increased patrolling of the area.
The Codes Enforcement Officer has been out to the area and taken pictures and slides. There has been significant improvement.
Five additional city trash containers will be issued for the apartments.
Staff will continue to be diligent in monitoring the area.

Councilmember Jinks made a motion to reappoint Garry Brooks to the Regional Library Board and Bill Brittain and Rita Smith to the Morristown-Hamblen Library Board for three-year terms to expire July 1, 2008. Councilmember Tucker seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted 'aye'.

Councilmember McGuffin made a motion to ratify the Hamblen County 20-Year Growth Plan Amendment submitted by the Growth Plan Coordinating Committee on June 10, 2005. Councilmember Rooney seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted 'aye'. {Addition of five areas: Dearing Road area; McDonald/Shockley boundary clean-up; Windswept property; Thompson Creek Road (Drinnon property); and the Hamblen County Landfill.}

Councilmember Jinks made a motion to approve Change Order #2 to Merritt Construction for Koch Food Utilities in the amount of $20,406.50. Councilmember Rooney seconded the motion and upon roll call, all voted 'aye'.

Mayor Pro-tem Senter adjourned the June 21, 2005 City Council Meeting.

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Kay Senter, Mayor Pro-tem

ATTEST:

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City Administrator