CITY OF CARLISLE
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 22, 2007

The regular meeting in the City of Carlisle was held this evening, May 22, 2007 in the Town Hall with Mayor Jerry Ellender presiding. The meeting opened at 7:00PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call: Mrs. Carry Branson, aye; Mayor Jerry Ellender, aye Mr. Randy Winkler, aye; Mrs. Jennifer Long, aye; Mr. Tim Humphries, aye; Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson, aye. Absent was Mr. Dennis Bowles.

Mrs. Thompson made a motion to excuse Mr. Bowles do to working late. Seconded by Mrs. Branson.

Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye.

The minutes of May 8, 2007 were presented to council for consideration. Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of May 8, 2007, seconded by Mrs. Long.

Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye.

The minutes of the Goal Session on May 12, 2007 were presented to council for consideration. Seconded by Mrs. Branson.

Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye.

Public Forum:  Mr. Chuck Thompson of 779 Hillcrest, President of the Historical Society requesting financial help from the council. The Historical Society meets once a month  and never uses trash or the sewer utilities.  Request that the $26 charged monthly would be dissolved.  Mayor referred the request to the Utility Committee to meet at the next council meeting at 6:30PM

Council Report:  Mr. Humphries reminded the citizens of Carlisle this is National Mobilization Week (Click it or Ticket) this can cost you money and also saves lives.  Mr. Humphries mentioned the Memorial Day Parade to start at 8AM at the Roscoe Roof Park. Also Mr. Scott Lipps, was in the audience tonight and is Mr. Humphries  mentor.

Manager’s Report: Mr. Townsend stated that the Phase VI project is underway and the road will be closed starting June 11^th and should be open the first week of August.

Mr. Townsend stated  the question regarding cost to develop sidewalks, curbs, and gutters in subdivisions is $125 per lineal foot for the installation of sidewalk, curb and gutters. 

Shelby will be doing a presentation for Council regarding Safe Route to School. Mayor suggested inviting the school.

The status on the south end of Park Drive to widen is  20 feet wide and the cities  standard is 24 feet. Discussed widening this along with  the paving project, estimated cost would be $46,000 construction and paving would be $10 to $15,000.  Would have to possibly purchase some of the right of way but don’t know at this time how much right of the right of way is needed along with the utility pole which  needs to be removed at the same time.  Recommend to pursue this at a later time or hold off till next year. Need  to look at the right of way issues and look into tying the sidewalks into each other.  At this time we are maxed out on the paving project money.  The paving project on Ethel Rob will begin this year and need  all the curbs to be  ADA compliance.

Mr. Townsend stated that Chief Boggess was in the hospital due to having a mild stroke. Recovery good at this time and will be going though testing tomorrow. Not sure how long the Chief will be out. Sgt. Slyder is taking care of everything at this time.

Old Business: Mayor Ellender stated  a list of nine members have been selected to serve on the Charter Review Committee. Sharon Byrd, Sonny Lewis, Lynn Tankersley, James Lickliter, Martin Neal, Jennifer Long, Greg Minge, Danny Carpenter, Earl Gorsuch.

Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve the nine members to the Charter Review Committee, Seconded by Mrs. Branson.

Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye.

The  responsibilities of the committee is to review the charter and recommend any update changes to council which would be voted on in November election.

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, 2007, AMENDMENT NUMBER 5.

Discussion: This ordinance is to increase the appropriations for the current fiscal year. The increases are: $8,900 to purchase a new Ferris mower. The money will be allocated as:  $5,000 from 403- CACIL Fund; $3,500 from 101- General Fund; $1,750 from Lands and Buildings (1701); $1,750 from Parks and Recreation (1505) and $400 from 201- Road Fund.   $10,000 needed in SR 123 PH VI for expenses relating to the Right of way engineering services. $1,000 needed in the Sewer Fund (6020 for engineering expenses relating to storm water management. $2,800 is needed in the Refuse fund (604) for expenses related to the city wide tire pickup program.  The total for the appropriations request is $22,700.00. 

Mrs. Thompson made a motion to suspend the rules that require the Ordinance to be read on three occasions, seconded by Mrs. Branson.

Roll call: Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye.

Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Mrs. Long.

Roll call: Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye.

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING MISCELLANEOUS SURPLUS ITEMS, AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAME.

Discussion: This is to include surplus the Steiner mower in conjunction with the other surplus items.

Mrs. Thompson made a motion to suspend the rules that require the Ordinance to be read on three occasions, seconded by Mr. Winkler.

Roll call: Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.

Mrs. Thompson made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Winkler.

Roll call: Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye; Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye.

AN ORDINANCE VACATING 0.045 ACRES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON CENTRAL AVENUE.

Discussion: Ordinance was on for the second reading.

 There being no further business Mrs. Thompson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Long.

Roll call: Mrs. Branson, aye; Mayor Ellender, aye; Mr. Winkler, aye; Mrs. Long, aye; Mrs. Thompson, aye; Mr. Humphries, aye.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30PM.                                   

                                                                        Date: _______________________________

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    _____________________________

                                                                                                Mayor

Attest: _______________________  

            Clerk of Council