The regular meeting of the City of Carlisle was held this evening, February
10, 2004 in the Town Hall with Mayor Jerry Ellender presiding. The meeting
was opened at 7:00PM with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call.
Roll call: Mr. Dennis Bowles, Mrs.Carry Branson, Mayor Jerry Ellender, Mr.
Randy Winkler, Mrs. Jennifer Long, Mr. John Ransom, Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson.
The minutes of January 27, 2003 were presented to council for consideration.
Mr. Winkler made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by
Mr.Bowles.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr.
Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, abstained.
Council Reports: Mr. Winkler stated he had a complaint regarding the pot
holes on Meadowlark near Sunset. Mr. Townsend stated the maintenance men
were out today filling pot holes. Also spoke about a resident’s trash being
picked up at 3am in the morning. Mr. Hovell stated he has spoken with
Rumpkee and they stated this would not have pickup prior to 6am.
Mrs. Thompson stated council is invited February 22, 2004 from 2 to 4PM to a
Candidate Question and Answer session. This is with the Warren County
Commissars who are running for the seat of Mr. Crissenberry. All four
candidates will be available for questions.
Mr. Ransom asked about the storage at the Flea Market, Mr. Townsend stated
that Greg Wallace was contacting them.
Mayor’s Report: Spoke regarding Eagle Ridge a subdivision behind Hillcrest
Baptist Church that is not allowed to be annexed into the City limits due to
the Merger. Mr. Morris wants to go ahead with the building project but wants
to use the city’s utilities. The Commissioners want to wait and see what
happens with the Merger.
Mayor Ellender stated that council had a joint meeting with the Planning
Commission regarding the RV ordinance. Have separated the commercial section
out and came to a resolution regarding the RV’s.
Mr. Bowles asked if the Planning Commission would be discussing the
Commercial vehicles next month. Mr. Townsend stated yes.
Managers Report: Mr. Townsend asked if council would amend the executive
session of the agenda to add sale of real estate. Mrs. Branson made a motion
to amend the executive session to add the sale of real estate. Seconded by
Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
Mr. Townsend announced that notification was given by local District 10 for
the Issue II Grant. This is for funding of phase four, from Lincoln Drive
to the CSX Railroad by Gross Lumber. Total project is for $275,000, the
grant is for $159,000 and Carlisle’s part will be $116,000. Will have a
fall supplemental for the project to start October 2004.
Also time for the street committee to meet to discuss the following items:
a. 6 year capital improvement program
b. update all pricing
c. long term commitment on where money will come from
Meeting scheduled for February 24th at 6pm before the council meeting.
Mr. Hovell announced the promotion of Sgt. Tim Boggess to Lieutenant. Lt.
Boggess stated his appreciation to the Manager and Assistant Manager and
Council for all of there support.
New Business: Discussion on Water Service Contract for Eagle Ridge. Mr.
Townsend pointed out that in councils packet there is a Development
Agreement, Sanitary Sewer and Water Service Connection Agreement. Mr.
Townsend stated that Mr. Morris of Association Construction has been wanting
to annex the property located between Central Avenue (at Sunset Drive) and
Jamaica Road, into the city limits. The request is for annexation due to its
location and the availability of the city service, specifically water
service. The reception by the Warren County Commissioners was very hesitant
due to the merger between the City of Franklin and Franklin Township. If the
merger is unsuccessful the city is showing interest in providing not only
water service to the development but also sewer and building inspection
services by agreement with the county. Mr. Townsend stated willing to
provide water, sewer, trash and building inspection services. The county is
willing to agree for the water service. Mr. Townsend asked if council would
like to waive the out of city policy and charge the water rate as our
residents are paying. The policy question is a) not to have wells in the
subdivision b) water agreement would survive the merger.
Mr. Ransom made a motion to waive the policy for out of city customers for
water and seconded by Mr. Winkler.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE REAPPROPRIATION/SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT
EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES FOR THE CITY OF CARLISLE, DURING THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004, AMENDMENT NUMBER 1.
Discussion: This is to replace a furnace in the Service Department plus
putting a new roof on the police and service department. Will be putting a
new security equipment for the Mayors Court and computer for the clerk of
council.
Mrs. Long made a motion to suspend the rules and require the Ordinance to be
read on three separate occasions and have the ordinance read by title only.
Seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye.
Mr. Ransom made a motion to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs.
Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Bowles, aye.
Ordinance passed of this date will be entered into Ordinance Record Book as
3-04.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1272.06 PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES OF THE
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CARLISLE.
Discussion: This is to add language to regulate the parking and storage of
recreational vehicles, motorized and non-motorized, boats and utility
trailers on residential property. This ordinance regulates the location and
number of boats, RV’s and trailers permitted parked in the side yard and
back yards. No pad would be required for vehicles parked in the rear yard.
On the side yard they must be parked on concrete or asphalt or the same
material as their primary driveway is. Also only one boat or one utility
trailer may be allowed to be parked on side or back yard. The size
limitation originally proposed has been dropped. Commercial vehicle
regulations contained in the previous ordinance has been removed from this
ordinance. The planning commission will study commercial vehicles
regulations before making any final recommendations to council. At this
time those with RV’s, trailers, boats, are grand fathered. This will be on
for the second reading at the next council meeting.
A RESOLUTION RESTATING THE CITY COUNCILS INTENT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXPEND MUNICIPAL FUNDS FOR THE PROVISIONS OF COFFEE, MEALS,
REFRESHMENTS, FLOWERS, CARDS AND OTHER AMENITIES TO OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF
THE CITY OR OTHER PERSONS WHEN IN HIS DISCRETION, SUCH EXPENDITURES WOULD
PROMOTE THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS.
Mr. Thompson made a motion to adopt, seconded by Mr. Bowles.
Roll call: Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson,
aye; Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye.
Resolution passed of this date will be entered into the Resolution Record
Book as 1-04.
They’re being no further business Mr. Ransom made a motion to enter into
executive session for discussion of Litigation and sale of real estate and
to return to the regular meeting for adjournment. Seconded by Mrs. Thompson.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr.
Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Meeting adjourned into executive session at 8:10pm. Meeting reconvened at
8:55pm for adjournment. Mr. Ransom made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr.
Bowles.
Roll call: Mr. Bowles, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr.
Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Ransom, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00pm
Date: _____________________
__________________________
Mayor
Attest: ____________________________
Clerk of Council
