August 12, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes

 

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm

Those in attendance: Mayor Jim Renfrow, Misty McCard, Rebecca Lawson, Jermaine Petty, Lisa Thornton, Bill Yoes, Diane Reed, Travis Whisenhunt, Chal Ragsdale, Mark Herrmann.

Lisa Thornton motioned to add Ordinance 394 and PZD Walnut Springs sewer cost share to the agenda, Rebecca Lawson 2nd motion. Passed 8-0

Announcements/Comments- N/A

Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve July 2024 minutes, Travis Whisenhunt 2nd motion. Passed 7-1

Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve July 2024 treasurer’s report, Mark Herrmann 2nd motion. Passed 8-0

Court & Police Report-Chief gave report. Officer Steve Ridenoure started on July 22nd and is currently assigned to the night shift.

Code Enforcement Report- Larry Norman gave report.

Building Inspector Report- Troy Enochs gave report.

Planning Commission Report- Brenda Reynolds gave report.

Committee Report:

Parks Committee- Mark Herrmann gave update about the parks grant. The Parks grant would be used for a possible covered building with restrooms and storage. Mark Herrmann mentioned that the city would need to advertise for RFQ from a firm to do a Master plan.

Upon discussion with the council, the council decided to wait until next year to apply for the grant.

Policy Committee- Chal Ragsdale gave an update about the policy committee. Chal Ragsdale recommended that we have a process for choosing others to join the committee. Chal Ragsdale mentioned that Recorder/Recorder Misty McCard agreed to oversee the decision-making process in the policies that are brought about. City emails for everyone, council orientation.

Unfinished Business:

Update on Wastewater System Rehabilitation Project- Mayor Renfrow gave update.

Ordinance -389-Tax Levy-

Rebecca Lawson motioned to place Ordinance 389 on the 2nd reading by title only, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion. Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 389 by title only, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion.

Lisa Thornton motioned to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 389 on the 3rd and final reading by title only, Rebecca Lawson 2nd motion.

Rebecca Lawson-yes, Jermaine Petty-yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Bill Yoes-yes, Diane Reed-yes, Travis Whisenhunt-yes, Chal Ragsdale-yes, Mark Herrmann-yes

Rebecca motioned to approve Ordinance 389 by title only, Lisa 2nd motion.

Passed 8-0

Ordinance 390-Tax Levy Election-

Rebecca Lawson motioned to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 390 on the 2nd and 3rd reading by title only, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion.

Rebecca Lawson-yes, Jermaine Petty-yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Bill Yoes-yes, Diane Reed-yes, Travis Whisenhunt-yes, Chal Ragsdale-yes, Mark Herrmann-yes

Lisa Thornton motioned to approve 2nd and 3rd reading of Ordinance 390, Rebecca Lawson 2nd motion.

Passed 8-0

Ordinance 391-Bond Issuance Election-

Rebecca Lawson motioned to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 391 on the 2nd and 3rd reading by title only, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion.

Rebecca Lawson-yes, Jermaine Petty-yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Bill Yoes-yes, Diane Reed-yes, Travis Whisenhunt-yes, Chal Ragsdale-yes, Mark Herrmann-yes

Lisa motioned to approve the 2nd and 3rd reading of Ordinance 391, Rebecca Lawson 2nd motion.

Passed 8-0

Truck Route Discussion-N/A

New Business:

Resolution 08-12-2024A-Condemnation Hearing 73 North Diane-

Rebecca Lawson motioned to table Resolution 08-12-2024A to the October meeting, Travis Whisenhunt 2nd motion. Passed 8-0

Resolution 08-12-2024B-Washington County Hazard Mitigation Plan-

Lisa Thornton motioned to read Resolution 08-12-2024B, Travis Whisenhunt 2nd motion.

Lisa Thornton motioned to approve Resolution 08-12-2024B, Travis Whisenhunt 2nd motion. Passed 8-0

Ordinance 392- Amending Wastewater Impact Fees-

Rebecca Lawson motioned to place Ordinance 392 on the 1st reading by title only, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion.

Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance 392, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion.

Rebecca Lawson motioned to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 392 on the 2nd and 3rd reading by title only, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion.

Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve the 2nd and 3rd reading of Ordinance 392, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion. Rebecca Lawson-yes, Jermaine Petty-yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Bill Yoes-yes, Diane Reed-yes, Travis Whisenhunt-yes, Chal Ragsdale-yes, Mark Herrmann-yes

Passed 8-0

Rebecca Lawson motioned to enact the emergency clause for Ordinance 392, Travis Whisenhunt 2nd motion.

Rebecca Lawson-yes, Jermaine Petty-yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Bill Yoes-yes, Diane Reed-yes, Travis Whisenhunt-yes, Chal Ragsdale-yes, Mark Herrmann-yes

Passed 8-0

Ordinance 393- Zoning Ordinance for 2024 Annexed Parcels-

Rebecca Lawson motioned to place Ordinance 393 on the 1st reading by title only, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion.

Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance 393, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion.

Rebecca Lawson motioned to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 393 on the 2nd and 3rd reading by title only, Mark Herrmann 2nd motion.

Rebecca Lawson-yes, Jermaine Petty-yes, Lisa Thornton-yes, Bill Yoes-yes, Diane Reed-yes, Travis Whisenhunt-yes, Chal Ragsdale-yes, Mark Herrmann-yes

Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve 2nd and 3rd reading of Ordinance 393, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion Passed 8-0

Ordinance 394- Adoption of New Zoning Map-

Rebecca Lawson motioned to place Ordinance 394 on the 1st reading by title only, Lisa Thornton 2nd motion.

Lisa Thornton motioned to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance 394, Rebecca Lawson 2nd motion. Passed 8-0

PZD Walnut Springs- discussion about the city cost sharing $250,000 to help with the sewer upgrade table at the next meeting.

Rebecca Lawson made a motion to adjourn, Travis Whisenhunt 2nd motion. Passed 8-0

Adjourn at 8:41pm