City of Knoxville City Council met Feb. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Call to Order: Mayor Myers called the regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All rose to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Aldermen Eiker, Gruner, Hillier, Hope, Howard, Moore, Reed and Taylor; Mayor Myers, Treasurer Barnum, Chief Poyner, Attorney McCoy and City Clerk Wilt. Absent: None. Also present: Mr. Jeremy Garrett, Mrs. Joy Link.
Public Comments: None.
Approval of Minutes: Alderman Gruner moved to approve the Minutes of the February 7, 2022 City Council Meeting. Alderman Hillier seconded the motion which passed by voice vote with one (1) Abstention.
GENERAL REPORTS
Attorney Report: Attorney McCoy noted that a CDL license is required to drive any large truck both inside and outside city limits.
Engineer Report: No report.
Treasurer’s Report: No report.
City Clerk’s Report: Clerk Wilt circulated an invitation to the Knoxville High School FFA banquet on March 3, 2022.
Payment of City Bills: Alderman Hillier moved to approve payment of the City Bills; Alderman Eiker seconded the motion which passed with eight (8) Yes votes.
INFORMATION ITEMS
• Mayor Myers noted that the monthly departmental operating reports were available in the online Council packet.
OLD BUSINESS
1. 601 Newman St Sewer Issues: At the February 7, 2022 Council meeting, R.D. Zimmerman presented an invoice from Roto-Rooter for $3,678.59 and asked for compensation for sewer line repairs made after a previously discovered hole in the sewer was repaired by City employees in 2021. Alderman Eiker moved to reimburse R.D. Zimmerman $1,200.00. Alderman Hillier seconded the motion, which passed with eight (8) Yes votes.
2. New City Hall Addition Message Sign: Due to no new information available, the item was tabled until the March 7, 2022 Council meeting.
3. Part Time Custodian Job Description: Alderman Gruner moved to approve the Part Time Custodian Job Description. Alderman Eiker seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote with no dissent.
4. Resolution 2022-01 Hire Part Time Custodian Debra Rainey: Alderman Howard moved to approve Resolution 2022-01 to hire Part Time Custodian Debra Rainey at $16.00 per hour. Alderman Gruner seconded the motion, which passed with eight (8) Yes votes.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Project Graduation Donation: Mrs. Joy Link asked the City to sponsor Project Graduation, a fun, substance-free event for graduating Knoxville High School seniors. Alderman Hillier moved to contribute $1,440.00 to Project Graduation, which is $20.00 for each of the 72 seniors. Alderman Eiker seconded the motion, which passed with eight (8) Yes votes.
2. TIF Request – Garrett’s Glass 308 E Main St: A TIF redevelopment agreement for $$40,000.00 was submitted by Jeremy Garrett for 308 E Main St for interior and exterior work. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed and recommended approval of this request at their February 16, 2022 meeting. Alderman Moore moved to approve Ordinance 2022-02 TIF Redevelopment Agreement with Jeremy Garrett for 308 E Main St. Alderman Eiker seconded the motion, which passed with eight (8) Yes votes.
3. TIF Request – Phillip & Cara Wolford 138 E Public Sq: A TIF redevelopment agreement for $$40,000.00 was submitted by Phillip and Cara Wolford for 138 E Public Sq for interior and exterior work. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed and recommended approval of this request at their February 16, 2022 meeting. Alderman Howard moved to approve Ordinance 2022-03 TIF Redevelopment Agreement for Phillip & Cara Wolford, PCPB Ventures LLC, 138 E Public Sq. Alderman Hillier seconded the motion, which passed with eight (8) Yes votes.
4. Police Trainee Wage Increases: Police Officers Patrick Hayes and Heath Milan are currently attending the Police Academy to obtain certification. Alderman Eiker moved to increase the wages for Officers Hayes and Milan from $16.00 to $18.00 per hour, effective February 27, 2022. Alderman Taylor seconded the motion, which passed with eight (8) Yes votes.
Mayor’s Report:
• City Hall annex update: damaged carpet squares to be replaced, new countertop and customer window to be replaced, which will be covered by Hein Construction, and in the spring, railings and doors to be painted.
• There are continuing water issues in the back yard at 413 W Main St, and the area will be ditched in the spring.
• The sewer line on E North St has backed up again.
• Extending the TIF district an additional twelve years can assist with development of the last remaining open lot in the business park.
• Resident Tracy Sharp was contacted by the solar company to obtain permission to place panels on some of her land that adjoins the wastewater treatment plant. As the City was not informed of this inquiry, Ms. Sharp has been asked to let the City review the contract she was offered.
• Wage increases of $2.00 for Police Officers and $1.00 for support staff are suggested and recommended for fiscal year 2022-2023.
• Sharing equipment with Knox Township should be explored.
• Sanitation worker Trenton Martin has resigned effective February 25, 2022. Utility Worker Marty Sterr has expressed interest in moving to that position.
• The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 7:00 pm.
Committee Reports
• Administration: No report.
• Cemetery: No report.
• Economic Development: No report.
• Parks: No report.
• Police: No report.
• Sanitation: Alderman Hope reported that a garbage truck had been involved in a weather-related accident at the landfill, and that repairs are being performed by City employees.
• Streets: No report.
• Water/Sewer: No report.
Adjourn: At 7:43 PM, Alderman Gruner moved to Adjourn the Meeting; Alderman Eiker seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote with no dissent. The meeting was adjourned.
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