City of Ducktown

CITY OF DUCKTOWN P.O. BOX 506 DUCKTOWN, TENNESSEE 37326

OCTOBER 2010 MINUTES

The Board of City Commissioners met in regular session on October 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. with Vice-Mayor Collins presiding. The meeting was opened by the Pledge to the Flag and Invocation. Roll call indicated Mayor James Talley was absent, due to having to work, Commissioner Doug Collins, and Commissioner Brad Miller were present.

I: Commissioner Miller made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, as distributed. Vice-Mayor Collins seconded the motion. Motion passed. Vice-Mayor Collins yes, and Commissioner Miller yes.

II: REPORTS FROM THE BOARD: 1. Commissioner Collins reported the sidewalk project has started, lights have been ordered. 2. Awaiting all documents to get Solar project started and decide on a site, could be Spring time before any construction starts. 3. Commissioner Collins stated he had been appointed to the Hospital District Board and Mayor Talley appointed to the Hospital Corporate Board. The Hospital is still having financial problems. 4. Mayor Talley attended a meeting in Washington, along with other officials regarding the Renewable Energy Grant, TREEDC and attended the Community Development Board meeting in Fall Creek Falls, which helps cities get grants for development 5. Everett Goode is now a resident of the Ducktown Housing and doing well. 6. No information on the Trail Grant, still awaiting documents before construction can start. 7. Robert Prince has retired, due to accident, and has been paid his severance pay of $12,000.00 from the City. 8. Commissioner Miller reported he had spoken with the Scholarship committee and Jeremy McMillian had received his final scholarship from the city and graduated in August. Jarod Payne had dropped out for now, still no information on Amy Ray, she will be receiving $500.00 if she is attended school. Jarod Potter has received his $500.00 and is attended school in Ohio. 9. The Mossy Stone Business is closed and the owner said the city would have to take responsibility for the clover leaf landscaping. 10. Rip-rap or something is needed at the Jerry Fowler house on Vine Street, to stop water from the drain, from washing out the street and a large tree in the area.

III: OLD BUSINESS: 1. Vice-Mayor Collins made a motion to adopt the resolution for Park and City meeting room rental, being #122 on City records. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion. Motion passed. Vice-Mayor Collins yes, and Commissioner Miller yes.(Attached)

IV: NEW BUSINESS: 1. Vice-Mayor presented an agreement form for the Park and City meeting room rental, stating regulations which was recommended by our MTAS consultant, Warren Nevad, then made a motion to approve the agreement form. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion. Motion passed. Vice-Mayor Collins yes, Commissioner Miller yes.(Attached) 2. Commissioner Miller made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding from the I-Care EMS Service securing the emergency services to the City residents and businesses. Vice-Mayor Collins seconded the motion. Motion passed. Vice-Mayor Collins yes, Commissioner Miller yes. 3. There was a discussion at the September workshop about the employees’ insurance being so high costing the city $4,255.89 a month, and the city should pay insurance for employees only. The Mayor and Commissioners agreed that insurance will be dropped on spouses and dependents after October 31, 2010, the employees would have the option to keep the insurance on their families, but it would be paid by them. September and October would be paid; starting November insurance will be paid on employees only. Vice-Mayor Collins made a motion to pay insurance on the city employees, only. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion. Motion passed. Vice-Mayor Collins yes, Commissioner Miller yes. 4. Vice-Mayor Collins stated that the employees had not had a raise in three years and Commissioner Miller made a motion to give the employees a 5% raise starting the first pay in November. Pay rates are as follows; Marty Fowler, Clerk from $16.48 per hour to $17.30, Mickey Taylor appointed foreman, raise will be 5% plus .50 making pay rate from $12.20 per hour to $13.31, Dennis Trentham from $11.10 per hour to $11.65. Vice- Mayor Collins seconded the motion. Motion passed. Vice-Mayor Collins yes, Commissioner Miller yes. 5. There was discussion on problems at the park restrooms and that the city should purchase a security system. Vice-Mayor Collins had an estimate from ETC for $3,332.00, this would be cameras to cover the tennis court, playground and pavilion area. Commissioner Miller suggested getting a breakdown on the total, more information, and possibly another estimate. No decision was made at this time.

V: FROM THE FLOOR: 1. Dan and Mardee Kauffman was present concerned with the BMX park, asking about races and the lease. Vice-Mayor Collins stated there had been a few races this year and he would have to check on the lease about renewals. 2. They also ask about the Christmas in Ducktown program, Commissioners would have to talk with Mr. Bigham to see if the school is going to do it again this year. 3. There is still a problem with the truck on the street that belongs to Roger Panter. Mrs. Kauffman asked if it was going to be moved off the street. 4. Mr. Beckler commented on the July 4th activities, and would like to see the motel and pool advertised, to bring in more guests. He stated that the city ought to buy property to build a gym or bowling alley, something for people to do. It would be good for the city. 5. Mr. Beckler wants to open a book store in the old bank building and possibly a meat market in the old city hall building, a small theater upstairs and next door, build a Friendship Park. 6. Mary Lou Davis asked about the fall festival, which Vice-Mayor Collins stated there would not be one this fall, maybe have something in the Spring.

With no further business Vice-Mayor Collins made a motion to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. seconded by Commissioner Miller. Vote was unanimous.

______JAMES D. TALLEY-MAYOR

______MARTY FOWLER-CITY CLERK