City Council Minutes, March 14, 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST RIDGE March 14, 2024 6:00 pm The East Ridge City Council met pursuant to notice on March 14, 2024, 6:00 pm at East Ridge City Hall. Mayor Williams called the meeting to order. Rev. Robert Jones gave the invocation. All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Haynes, Councilmember Cagle, Councilmember Tyler, Councilmember Witt, City Manager Miller, Assistant City Attorney Holloway for City Attorney Litchford, and City Recorder Middleton. Attendance: 9 Milestone Awards for February 2024 – Mayor Williams recognized Teddy Dyer with the Police Department who has five years of service. The Mayor appreciates his service as well as all the employees. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of Minutes February 22, 2024 Council Meeting B. Approval of Financial Report January 2024 Councilmember Tyler made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Witt, to approve the Consent Agenda. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. Communication from Citizens: Steve Leach, 519 Donaldson Road, stated he was present for a rezoning case but did not realize it has been withdrawn. He also stated the Council approved Resolution 3517 which provides protection to single family districts. He stated it is well-written and some of the principles would also apply to commercial property. He asked the Council to expand the resolution to commercial areas. Communication from Councilmembers: Councilmember Tyler, Councilmember Witt, Vice Mayor Haynes, and Councilmember Cagle had nothing at this time. Mayor Williams discussed the following: • Parks and Recreation o The month of March is the National Women’s History Month designated by Congress to honor women’s accomplishments. The City held the 2nd annual Women’s History Day celebration on Saturday, March 19th at the Community March 2024 Council Meeting Page 1 of 10 Center with local vendors offering services, information, and products for sale. He commended the Parks and Recreation Department for holding this event. o Friday Night Lights – Registration ends March 23rd. The season will have six games with an end of season tournament. o Easter Egg Decorating contest – March 27th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Community Center. Prizes for the top three eggs will be awarded. • Library o Craft Fair – April 27th 10 am – 5 pm at the Community Center with local vendors, food, petting zoo, pony rides, door prizes, and a book sale. Proceeds go to the East Ridge Library Communication from City Manager: • Multi Modal Project – Talley completed installation of storm drain structures on the north side of Ringgold Road towards Weldon Drive. Installation of the wall is complete, and drainage is complete. They will install the curbing and the sidewalks on this part of the roadway the last week of March. Talley plans to complete the curbing and sidewalks from McBrien to Weldon by the end of March depending on the weather. They are working on the driveway approaches between Mc Brien and Domino’s Pizza. They hope to complete them no later than the second week of April and then open up the two westbound lanes. • Talley Construction completed the milling resurfacing of McBrien Road in 2 ½ days. We will have some minor miscellaneous items to finish. • Talley Construction should finish the road resurfacing next week depending on the weather. Mayor Williams asked about paving around the entrances of the businesses along Ringgold Road. Mr. Miller stated that wherever there is a storm inlet, the City will have to pave 25 feet on each side. We are working with Talley and ASA Engineering to come up with a price for paving the entire outside lane for continuity. Mr. Miller stated they will not open up the road until all the paving is completed. Old Business: None New Business: ORDINANCE NO. 1204 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 481, ENTITLED THE EAST RIDGE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE VI SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS AND PROTECTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY (1st reading) –Attorney Holloway read on caption. Chief Building Official Howell stated the purpose of this ordinance is to establish safety regulations for the sale of fireworks. They are currently allowed in C-1 and C-2 districts, but the amendments would allow the businesses only in the Highway 41 corridor. The businesses must be so many linear foot distances from residential property, hospitals, schools, parks, public buildings, fuel outlets, storage areas, other fireworks sales location, property with existing buildings, etc. These are intended to enhance public safety and protect the citizens of East Ridge. Vice Mayor Haynes made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Witt, to approve March 2024 Council Meeting Page 2 of 10 Ordinance No. 1204 on first reading. Councilmember Tyler asked if our current fireworks retailers meet the current standards. Mr. Howell stated they meet the current standards but would not meet the proposed new requirements; however, they would be “grandfathered” in. Councilmember Cagle believes that the amended distance requirements are too stringent and would not allow any fireworks businesses in the City. He suggested that these amendments be adjusted. Mr. Cagle also suggested that we put a limit on the number of fireworks businesses that are allowed in East Ridge. Mr. Howell stated this ordinance is written with public safety in mind. There was also a discussion of storing black powder in places such as Bass Pro. Fire Chief Williams stated the City has an ordinance on how and where black powder can be stored. It has to be stored in a fireproof safe. Roll call vote: Vice Mayor Haynes - yes; Councilmember Cagle - abstain; Councilmember Tyler - no; Councilmember Witt - yes; Mayor Williams - yes. Motion approved. RESOLUTION NO. 3521 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST RIDGE, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF EAST RIDGE IN THE BUYBOARD NATIONAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (“BUYBOARD”) - Attorney Holloway read on caption. Finance Director Qualls stated this would give the City the accessibility to more vendors for items that the cooperative has already bid out. Councilmember Tyler made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Witt, to approve Resolution No. 3521. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. RESOLUTION NO. 3522 – A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A NOTICE OF INTENT FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY WATER QUALITY DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT ALL WATER QUALITY INSPECTIONS WITHIN HAMILTON COUNTY – Attorney Holloway read on caption. Chief Building Official Howell stated that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) performs all inspections outside the Hamilton County Water Quality Boundary area, but due to the increased residential and commercial development outside the boundary area, TDEC has approved Hamilton County Water Quality to do inspections in all of Hamilton County. Councilmember Witt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Tyler, to approve Resolution No. 3522. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. RESOLUTION NO. 3523 – A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AN APPOINTMENT BY COUNCILMEMBER TYLER TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE EAST RIDGE BEER BOARD – Attorney Holloway read on caption. Councilmember Tyler named Michelle Roberts to the Beer Board. Councilmember Witt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Tyler, to approve Resolution No. 3523, naming Michelle Roberts to the Board. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. Mayor Williams welcomed Ms. Roberts and thanked her for her willingness to serve on the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 3524 – A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) “WELCOME TO EAST RIDGE” SIGNS TO BE PLACED AT THE OFF-RAMP LOCATIONS AT RINGGOLD ROAD AND I-75 – Attorney Holloway read on caption. City Manager Miller stated that our sign contractor Ortwein Sign quoted four welcome signs at approximately $150,000. Mr. Miller decided to get pricing for two signs at Exit 1 which is approximately $116,500. The cost would come from the Capital Improvement Fund. Vice Mayor Haynes made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Tyler, to approve Resolution No. 3524. March 2024 Council Meeting Page 3 of 10 Councilmember Cagle asked if the City would have to pay to run electricity to the sign or if electricity was already in place. Mr. Miller will check. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. RESOLUTION 3525 – A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A WATER JET TRAILER FROM SEWER EQUIPMENT CO. OF AMERICA THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL PURCHASING ALLIANCE CONTRACT LISTING #101221-SCA – Attorney Holloway read on caption. City Manager Miller stated the current jet truck, a 1994 model, is inoperable and parts are unavailable. We use the truck to clean out storm drains and inlets and also at Camp Jordan to wash sidewalks and pathways at the fields. He would like to purchase a trailer rather than a truck, at a cost of $75,200. Councilmember Witt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Tyler, to approve Resolution 3525. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. RESOLUTION NO. 3526 – A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LIGHTING FOR CAMP JORDAN PARK FROM MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING LLC THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL PURCHASING ALLIANCE CONTRACT LISTING #041123- MSL –Attorney Holloway read on caption. Parks and Recreation Director Skiles stated this purchase is to update the lighting for the various soccer fields and the stadium field at Camp Jordan. The cost of the lighting is $1,084,428 plus $17,215.36 for an EPB transformer for a total of $1,101,643.36. Musco is the City’s current provider for lighting at the park. Councilmember Tyler made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Witt, to approve Resolution No. 3526. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. RESOLUTION NO. 3527 – A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL TO WAIVE THE FEE FOR USE OF CAMP JORDAN ARENA BY THE EAST RIDGE NEEDY CHILD FUND FOR A TOY SHOW/CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER EVENT – Attorney Holloway read on caption. Parks and Recreation Director Skiles stated this is a 501c3 non-profit organization, which meets the fee waiver policy of the City. All proceeds benefit the Needy Child Fund. Councilmember Witt made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Haynes, to approve Resolution No. 3527. Councilmember Witt thanked Debbie Colburn and all of the volunteers with the Needy Child Fund for everything they do. Mayor Williams also expressed his thanks to the organization and the volunteers. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. Discussion of Tentative Agenda Items for the March 28, 2024 Council Meeting Old Business: • PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1204 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 481, ENTITLED THE EAST RIDGE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE VI SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS AND PROTECTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY - BW no further discussion. March 2024 Council Meeting Page 4 of 10 • ORDINANCE NO. 1204 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 481, ENTITLED THE EAST RIDGE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE VI SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS AND PROTECTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY (2nd and final reading) New Business: • RESOLUTION NO. ____ - Approval of Bids for Shoreline Restoration at Camp Jordan – Jack Dickert Pond (Bid Opening March 13, 2024) – Parks and Recreation Director Skiles stated bids were opened yesterday and will be presented at the March 28th Council Meeting. • RESOLUTION NO. ____ - Approval of Bids for Power for Automated License Plate Readers (“ALPR”) – (Bid Opening March 13, 2024) – City Manager Miller stated the City was awarded a grant for 15 Automated License Plate Readers for the Police Department. The City must run electricity to the readers. • RESOLUTION NO. ____ - Approval to Solicit Bids for Installation of Vinyl Siding on Sanitation/Streets Building – City Manager Miller stated he would like to enhance some of the public works buildings. The first is the Sanitation/Streets two-story building. He would like to put vinyl siding on the building. Cost would be $15,000 to $20,000. Councilmember Cagle stated the bottom story of the building is concrete block and asked if that part would be sided. Mr. Miller stated it would be painted. • RESOLUTION NO. ____ - Approval to Solicit Bids for Replacement/Repair of Roof at the Maintenance/Storage Building (Old City Garage) at the Sanitation/Street Department site – Mr. Miller stated the second building to be upgraded is the Maintenance/Storage Building (Old City Garage) with a new roof. The cost estimate is $50,000 - $75,000. Councilmember Cagle asked Mr. Miller to walk around the building to see how much the walls have separated before any money is spent on a roof. Mr. Miller will check on this. • RESOLUTION NO. ____ - Approval to Solicit Bids for Update of HVAC Controls at City Hall – City Manager Miller stated the energy audit system at City Hall is outdated and needs to be replaced. The system has six zones that we cannot control, and parts of City Hall are cold. The cost would be approximately $15,000 - $20,000, to be taken from the Capital Improvement Fund. Other: City Manager Miller stated he would like to add the following to the March 28th agenda. • Presentation from HK Architects regarding the multi-purpose building to be constructed behind City Hall. Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. March 2024 Council Meeting Page 5 of 10 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST RIDGE March 28, 2024 6:00 pm The East Ridge City Council met pursuant to notice on March 28, 2024, 6:00 pm at East Ridge City Hall. Mayor Williams called the meeting to order. Pastor Danny Lance with True Life Church gave the invocation. All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Present: Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Haynes, Councilmember Cagle, Councilmember Tyler, Councilmember Witt, City Manager Miller, City Attorney Litchford, and City Recorder Middleton. Attendance: 26 Special Presentation – Community Spotlight Award – Mayor Williams stated this award is something he has wanted to do for a while because we have so many outstanding organizations in the City who do so much for our citizens. We will present this award quarterly. The award for this quarter will go to the Needy Child Fund to recognize their accomplishments and contributions to the community. Mayor Williams presented the representatives from the Fund with a plaque to honor what they do. The East Ridge Needy Child Fund then presented Mr. Herman Shrader with a Champion of Children Award in honor of his support for the Needy Child Fund by collecting donations for the fund at a drive-through Christmas light exhibit he started on Jason Drive where he resides. Approval of Minutes March 14, 2024 Council Meeting – Councilmember Tyler made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Witt, to approve the minutes. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. Communication from Citizens: None Communication from Councilmembers: Councilmember Cagle congratulated Mike Ailey, Traffic Control Supervisor on his retirement after 34 years with the City. He stated he would be missed because he knows so much about the City. Mr. Cagle also stated that Ringgold Road has two new buildings that are beautiful at night when they are lit up – Textile Printing and the Cube Smart storage facility. He congratulated the businesses and the architects for their designs. Vice Mayor Haynes and Councilmember Witt wished everyone a Happy Easter. Councilmember Tyler wished everyone a Happy Resurrection Day. He also stated that the Optimist Club Spring Market and Community Yard Sale will be held on April 20th by the dog park from 9 am – 1 pm. You can sign up on the Optimist Club website or see Mr. Tyler. March 2024 Council Meeting Page 6 of 10 Mayor Williams discussed the following: • March 25th – The Mayor, Councilmember Witt, and City Manager Miller attended the TPC Packaging and Printing ribbon cutting and open house. They have been in business for 99 years with over 50 years in East Ridge. TPC invested over 20 million in the project and created over 90 new full-time jobs. He congratulated the Schmissrauter family for their commitment to our community. • City Hall will be closed tomorrow, and the Library will be closed Friday and Saturday for the Easter holiday. • The Community Center has board games, card games, puzzles, etc. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am – 2:30 pm. • The Community Center offers classes six or seven days a week, such as Zumba, aerobics, martial arts, etc. • April 27th – The Library will host a Craft Fair. Proceeds go to Library. They will have crafts, food, petting zoo, etc. • September 28th – Fall Festival 10 - 5 pm. They will have food, music, games, craft vendors, bounce house, and more. • The Mayor wished everyone a Happy and Blessed Easter. Communication from City Manager: • Ringgold Road Multi Modal Update: o Talley Construction completed concrete work on the north side of Ringgold Road from McBrien Road to Harper Motor Sports. o They are now working on installation of sidewalks and driveway approaches from the retaining wall west of Belvoir to Weldon Drive. o Talley will be resurfacing the street approaches at Moore Road, Belvoir Avenue, Dover Lane, and Marlboro Avenue tomorrow and early next week. o During the week of April 8th, Talley will be installing topsoil along the north side of Ringgold Road between the curb and sidewalks and then seeding those areas. o The strain pole has been installed next to Broome’s and the old pole base will be removed tomorrow or early next week. • N. Mack Smith Road – Adams Contracting is preparing to start on this project the first or second week of April. Materials and equipment will be delivered next week and construction signs installed. They have 270 days from March 11th to complete the project. • Road Resurfacing Program o The project is complete except for Sanctuary Road and Camp Jordan Parkway. Those will be done either tomorrow or early next week. o McBrien Road resurfacing is complete and needs to be striped. Mr. Miller cautioned everyone about speeding on McBrien Road. o Mike Ailey, Traffic Control Supervisor, retired today after 34 years with the City. Mr. Miller appointed Jeff Crowe as new supervisor effective tomorrow. Mayor Williams wished Mr. Ailey a wonderful retirement and the best in the future. He also congratulated Jeff Crowe on his promotion. Old Business: March 2024 Council Meeting Page 7 of 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1204 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 481, ENTITLED THE EAST RIDGE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE VI SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS AND PROTECTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY – City Attorney Litchford read on caption. Mayor Williams opened the public hearing. Chief Building Official Howell stated Ordinance No. 1204 will provide safety regulations for retail sales of fireworks by adding standards and regulations for residential zones, hospitals, parks, schools, fuel storage facilities, property lines, and existing fireworks retailers. Retail sales will only be permitted in C-1 and C-2 zones and only on the Highway 41 corridor. They cannot operate from a building over 7,500 square feet. These regulations will provide additional safety for the citizens and the public of East Ridge. No one came forward in favor of or in opposition to the amendments to the ordinance. The Mayor closed the public hearing. ORDINANCE NO. 1204 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 481, ENTITLED THE EAST RIDGE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE VI SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS AND PROTECTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY (2nd and final reading) – City Attorney Litchford read on caption. Vice Mayor Haynes made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Witt, to approve Ordinance No. 1204 on second and final reading. Roll call vote: Vice Mayor Haynes - yes; Councilmember Cagle - no; Councilmember Tyler - no; Councilmember Witt - yes; Mayor Williams - yes. Motion approved. New Business: Presentation – Hefferlin + Kronenberg (“HK”) Architects for Multi-Purpose pavilion to be located behind City Hall. City Manager Miller stated the City entered into an architectural agreement on November 9, 2023 for the design and development of plans for a multi-purpose pavilion. HK is now complete with the design development phase and will do a presentation on what has been done to date. If Council is satisfied with what they have done so far, we need to authorize them to proceed with the construction drawings and bid documents. Mr. Miller introduced Heidi Hefferlin and Michael Prater, with HK Architects to do the presentation. Ms. Hefferlin thanked Mr. Miller and the Mayor and Council for this opportunity. She stated that March Adams and Asa Engineering are consultants on this project. She stated the building will be located where it will have good access for weddings, farmers’ markets, employee gatherings, etc. and to the McBrien school and the Community Center. They have designed two retention areas to take care of stormwater issues. The main feature of the building is the 7,072 square foot event hall. There is a lobby with restrooms, office space, etc. There are glass doors in the event hall that open up. There are storage rooms plus suites that can be used for meeting rooms, wedding changing rooms, etc. There is a prep area that can be used as a catering kitchen. There is an outdoor patio area that will be treated as an add-alternate item. The entire building is just under 12,000 square feet. Councilmember Cagle believes that the detention ponds need to have fences around them, especially the one closest to the splash pad. Mr. Miller will talk to Asa Engineering regarding the detention pond. Mayor Williams thanked Ms. Hefferlin and Mr. Prater for the work they have done on the pavilion. March 2024 Council Meeting Page 8 of 10 RESOLUTION NO. 3528 – A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE SITE PLAN, FLOOR PLAN, ELEVATIONS, AND THE PROJECT SCHEDULE OF THE PROPOSED MULTI-PURPOSE PAVILION AND AUTHORIZING HEFFERLIN + KRONENBERG (“HK”) ARCHITECTS TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROJECT – City Attorney Litchford read on caption. Councilmember Tyler made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Haynes, to approve Resolution No. 3528. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. RESOLUTION NO. 3529 – A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A BID FOR THE SHORELINE RESTORATION PROJECT AT JACK DICKERT MEMORIAL POND IN CAMP JORDAN PARK –City Attorney Litchford read on caption. Parks and Recreation Director Skiles stated the City received bids on this project as follows: • Kane Industries LLC. $140,470.00 - ShoreSox $60,000.00 - Rip-Rap • Tennessee Restoration & Mitigation $118,250.00 - ShoreSox • Appling Aquatics, Inc. $40,000.00 - ShoreSox Staff is recommending the bids from Appling Aquatics at $40,000. She stated this is part of the grant from Tennessee American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation received earlier. Cody Appling was present to answer any questions from Council. Councilmember Witt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Tyler, to approve Resolution No. 3529. Councilmember Tyler stated the Dickert family is very pleased with this project. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. RESOLUTION NO. 3530 – A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF VINYL SIDING ON THE SANITATION AND STREETS BUILDING – City Attorney Litchford read on caption. City Manager Miller stated the two- story Sanitation/Streets building is in need of exterior repair. He recommends installing vinyl siding on the upper part of the building and painting the concrete block first story of the building. He is asking approval to bid out this project. Councilmember Tyler made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Witt, to approve Resolution No. 3530. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. RESOLUTION NO. 3531 – A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO UPDATE THE HVAC CONTROLS AT CITY HALL – City Attorney Litchford read on caption. City Manager Miller stated the system is outdated and non-functional. Some areas of the building are too cold, and some are too warm. Cost to update the system is $15,000 - $20,000. Councilmember Witt made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Tyler, to approve Resolution No. 3531. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. RESOLUTION NO. 3532 – A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST RIDGE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A BID FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR FIFTEEN (15) AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS (“ALPR”) – City Attorney Litchford read on caption. Chief Uselton stated the City received a Violent Crime Intervention March 2024 Council Meeting Page 9 of 10 Fund Grant to purchase the ALPRs but the City must provide power for the readers. We received three bids with Allegiant Electric being the lowest bid at $18,550.00 The ALPRs will be installed at eleven locations and be paid for from the drug fund. Councilmember Tyler made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Witt, to approve Resolution No. 3532. The vote was unanimous. Motion approved. Discussion of Tentative Agenda Items for the April 11, 2024 City Council Meeting • New Business: o RESOLUTION NO. ____ - Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (Vice Mayor Haynes) – no discussion o RESOLUTION NO. ____ - Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (Councilmember Witt) – no discussion o RESOLUTION NO. ____ - Approval of lease to own purchase of 19 in-car cameras for Police Department – Chief Uselton stated the City just received approval from the State Comptroller’s office to do the lease purchase. Cost is $194,275, over 5 years. The cost includes cloud storage. Councilmember Tyler asked if we could access the data after five years, since the lease is on a five-year term. Chief Uselton stated we would pay for cloud storage for the life of the cameras. o RESOLUTION NO. ____ - Approval of ASA Engineering to provide Construction Engineering Inspection (“CEI”) services for the N. Mack Smith Road widening/improvement project - City Manager Miller stated this project was awarded to Adams Contracting and they should start soon. They will need Construction Engineering Inspection (“CEI”) services for the project. ASA Engineering will have a proposal at the next meeting for the Council’s consideration. Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. March 2024 Council Meeting Page 10 of 10