Regular Monthly Meeting January 6,2000

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1 Regular Monthly Meeting January 6,2000 Mayor Davis called the regular monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Davis asked for roll call. Those present were Mayor Davis, Vice-Mayor Jackson, Alderman Case, Alderman Taylor, Alderman Witcher and Attorney Featherston. Alderman Case made a motion to accept the December minutes. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Old Business: a. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion for the money the town had paid for Alderman Taylor and Alderman Witcher on the town's insurance policies to be paid back by each individual alderman. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. Vice-Mayor Jackson, Alderman Witcher, Alderman Case yes; Mayor Davis no; Alderman Taylor abstained. Mayor Davis made a motion due to the mistakes made in the past that the Town waive the charges. The motion died for a lack of second. h. Amount in Checking and Savings Accounts to see if would like to bid out the service. No activity was taken on this issue. Paul Johnson with Johnson, Murphy & Wright to give our audit report for the Fiscal Year , He stated we had a clean audit for the fiscal year. (See Audit Financial Report ending June 30,1999) Stacy Hickman was at the meeting with Hickman Wrecker & Recovery concerning being added to the Town's wrecker list. Alderman Witcher made a motion to table the issue until Attorney Featherston had time to look into the situation. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Discussion was made concerning annual leave. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion the issue on annual leave to be tabled until Attorney Featherston can research the issue further. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor.Jackson made a motion to pay Roy Brackett $ for continued education. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Ilavis would like for the town to apply for a grant to help pay for a traffic light at Hwy 2 and Hwy 64. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to send in the grant application as long as it does not itffect the water tank grant. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case would like an additional comment made to express that there are three subdivisions located on Hwy 2.

2 Alderman Case gave the police report as follows: Litigation Tax: $ Court Costs: $1, Fines: $ Report Fee $ Sessions Court $1, Total $3, Vice-Mayor Jackson gave the fire report as follows: the department responded to three calls last month. For the year of 1999 the department responded to 63 calls, up 5 calls from the previous year. The department had a great year in which none of our members where injured in answering the calls we received this past year. New Business: Alderman Witcher made a motion to buy a $25 gift certificate from Wal-Mart for each volunteer fireman. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to buy one new fire uniform per month for the next six months. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case was concerned about the way the street department changes the traffic light bulbs. Discussion was made to purchase a bucket truck for the town to use to change the bulbs, hang flags and Christmas lights. The mayor was to contact the State Surplus to get on the list for a bucket truck. However, the town needs to contact someone with a bucket truck to change the traffic light bulb until the town can buy one. Attorney Featherston stated that Mayor Ann Bowen of Jasper would like to meet to discuss the dog pound. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion for Attorney Featherston to meet with The Town of Jasper's Attorney to discuss an agreement on the dog pound. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Discussion was made about bidding out the mowing service this issue was table until a later date. Alderman Witcher wanted to discuss about the new property. He saw two men taking out the cabinets. The men stated that they had been given permission to take the items. Based on past meetings, the board had decided nothing would leave the property unless it was bid out no one could legally give any items away. Alderman Case made the motion to adjourn. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. d*r YY /QJ Town Recorder

3 Special Meeting January 27,2000 Mayor Davis called the meeting to order. The meeting is to open bids for a water line extension on Main Street. Those present were: Mayor Jere Davis, Vice- Mayor David Jackson, Alderman Jerry Don Case and James Garrett, with James C. Hailey and Company. Those absent were: Alderman Carl Taylor, Alderman John Witcher, and Attorney Kevin Featherston. Mayor Jere Davis asked Mr. James Garrett with James C. Hailey and Company to open the bids presented. The bids are as follows: Contractor Base Bid Anderson Pipe Line Angel Construction Company Blevins Enterprises Curl Excavating $82, $119, $91, $ I Custom Construction Company, Inc I $99, Henley Construction Joe D. Thomas & Son Flint Construction LTD Construction Lofty Construction Payne Brothers Construction W&O Construction Company Hyde Construction Company $91, $92, $269, $82, $85, $83, No Bid Turned In $85, Mr. James Garrett will take all bids to his office and check the tabulations then mail out tabulation sheets to everyone that turned in a bid. James C. Hailey and Company will have their recommendation to the Town by the next meeting on February 3,2000. Vice-Mayor David Jackson made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Jerry Don Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. /w-fi w7a-j own Recorder

4 Regular Monthly Meeting February 3,2000 Mayor Davis called the regular monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Davis asked for roll call. Those present were Mayor Davis, Alderman Case, Alderman Taylor and Alderman Witcher. Those absent were Vice-Mayor Jackson and Attorney Featherston. Alderman Case made a motion to accept the January minutes. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Old Business: a. Stacy Hickman was at the meeting with Hickman Wrecker & Recovery concerning being added to the Town's wrecker list. Alderman Witcher made a motion to add Hickman Wrecker and Recovery to the Town's Wrecker list. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. b. Bidding out the mowing service. Based on comments the service will not be bid out the Town's maintenance department will continue to do the mowing. Curl Excavating was the lowest bidder on the waterline extension with a base bid of $76, After some explanation concerning the base bid amount, Mayor Davis made a motion to award the waterline job to Curl Excavating. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case made a motion to accept Resolution Number concerning the waterline extension. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case made a motion to ratify the removal of the garage door and installation of the double swing door for $1, Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. There was a lot of discussion concerning the fence built by Gary Dixon on Ellen Drive and Old Dixie Highway. The board's concern is because the fence is built on the Town's right of way. Mr. Dixon gave his reasoning for keeping the fence. After lots of discussion, Alderman Taylor made a motion for the fence to removed or move the fence back off the city right away within 15 days. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. Alderman Case stated the motion needs to be rephrased to state that the fence needs to be moved back to comply with the standard southern building codes. Alderman Taylor rephrased the motion to state that Mr. Dixon has 15 days to get the fence in compliance with the codes. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case gave the police report as follows: Fines: $1, Report Fee $ Sessions Court $ Alderman Taylor gave the fire report as follows: the department responded to four calls last month which consisted of: 2 rescues, 1 mutual aid and 1 fuel spill. The department would like to get the rest of the buildings burned at the new fire hall property, if weather permits.

5 New Business: a. Alderman Case questioned about the status of the Red Light at Hwy 64 and Hwy 2. b. Mayor Davis also stated that the Surplus did not have a bucket truck; however, he was still looking for a bucket truck. Also, until the town can purchase a bucket truck contact Mitchell Ladd to change a light bulb in the traffic light. All other concerns with the traffic light contact Adman Electric. c. Mr. McCully wanted to make sure everyone knows that the public should get a building permit for any structure being built on their property. d. Concerns were made about no stop sign being in the parking lot area to show who should stop and who has the right of way. Mayor Davis stated he would contact Larry Thomas with Excel Trust concerning this issue. e. Mr. Gary Dixon was concerned about the traffic light at Hwy 64 and Hwy 2. Mayor Davis explained that the Town has applied for a grant from the State of Tennessee; however, if the town does not get a grant then the town should put a light up at this intersection anyway. Alderman Case made the motion to adjourn. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye.

6 Special Called Meeting February 28,2000 On February 28,2000, at 4:30 p.m. the Kimball Board of Mayor and Aldermen met at the town hall for a special called meeting concerning Long's Grocery. Vice-Mayor Jackson called the meeting to order. Those present were: Attorney Featherston, Vice-Mayor Jackson, Alderman Witcher, Alderman Case, and Alderman Taylor. Mayor Davis did not attend the meeting. The meeting today is to discuss some violations of the beer ordinance that has happened at Long's Grocery. Chief Ray Durham explain to the board that there was one instance where the Kimball Police Department had a nineteen year old to go to every business in Kimball which sold beer on December 15,1999 and try to purchase beer. Mr. Kenneth Long was the only business in Kimball; which sold beer to this particular nineteen year old. The nineteen year old went through the drive thru at Long's Grocery and made the purchase and was not ID by Mr. Long. The next instance occurred on January 7,2000 were Officer Stephens stopped a vehicle for a light law violation, Officer Stephens noticed beer in the car. When asked where the beer was purchased the minor stated she purchased the beer through the drive thru window at Long's Grocery and was not ID by Mr. Kenneth Long. The third instance occurred on February 21,2000, when a juvenile went the baseball practice and the coach discovered the juvenile had been drinking. The coach contacted the juvenile's parents and then the juvenile told the parent that the beer was purchased at the drive thru window at Long's Grocery and was not ID by Mr. Kenneth Long. The fourth instance occurred on February 21,2000, when a vehicle with 3 juveniles went to Long's Grocery and purchased 2 Zima's at the drive thru window and was not ID by Mr. Kenneth Long. Chief Ray Durham recommended that the license be suspended for some period of time because there have been several parents concerned about the issue. Mark Raines was at the meeting as Mr. Kenneth Long's attorney. Mr. Raines pleaded to the board for some lenience on Mr. Kenneth Long. Attorney Featherston advised the Board that there are several different options that can be taken such as: the Board can do nothing, completely revoking the license, $1,500 penalty for each violation, suspend for a period of time, limit the hours of sale of beer or any combination of these things. There is also a thirty day appeal time for Mr. Long. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to suspend the beer license for 2 weeks, fine of $500.00, no beer sales through the drive thru window, and card everyone that come in to purchase beer after criminal charges have been settled bring Mr. Long back before the board to review the license. Vice-Mayor Jackson withdrew his motion. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to suspend the beer license for 2 weeks, fine of $500.00, no beer sales through the drive thru window, and card everyone that come in to purchase beer and if he is caught in any violation again Mr. Long will be brought back before the board for further action. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mr. Kenneth Long accepts this punishment for the violations. Alderman Witcher made a motion that the suspension goes into effect at midnight on February 29,2000 and end on March 13,2000 at midnight. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All M Town Recorder

7 Regular Monthly Meeting March 2,2000 Mayor Davis called the regular monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Davis asked for roll call. Those present were Mayor Davis, Alderman Case, Alderman Taylor, Alderman Witcher, Vice-Mayor Jackson and Attorney Featherston. Alderman Taylor made a motion to accept the February minutes. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to terminate Kay Keef effective immediately. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Witcher made a motion to hire Tonia Moss as the full-time Town Recorder. Vice- Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case made a motion to hire Margaret "Peggy" Thomas as the full-time Town Clerk. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion for the Mayor to sign the contract with the Town of Jasper concerning the dog pound as long as it was only a year contract. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Witcher made a motion for the Mayor to sign the traffic light contract for a light that will be located at Hwy 72 and Hwy 2. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to pass Resolution Number regarding taxes. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Witcher made a motion to allow the Mayor to spend up to $10,000 to purchase a bucket truck from a government or utility entity. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Christmas Lights Wiring - Tabled Chief Ray Durham approached the board for approval of the Drug Fund Budget. Alderman Taylor made a motion to allow the Police Department to spend the $ out of the Drug Fund. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case made a motion to approve the Drug Fund Budget. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to place Roger Frizzell on administrative leave without pay effective immediately. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case gave the police report as follows: Litigation Tax $ Court Costs $1, Fines $ Report Fee $ Compact Cost $ Sessions Court $2, License Fee $ Total for February $3,421.25

8 Vice-Mayor Jackson gave the fire report as follows: the department responded to seven calls last month which consisted of: 2 rescues, 3 mutual aid, 1 brush fire and 1 vehicle fire. The department is scheduled to burn one of the houses on the new property on March 11,2000. Also, the state will be cutting back the forestry by 60%; therefore, the state has asked the cities to take up this shortage. New Business: a. Alderman Case made the statement concerning the bids received from the local banks for CD's that the bid should be placed on the bank's letterhead. Alderman Case made the statement concerning spending money out of the State Street Aid Fund. He mentioned about the strict regulations that go along with this fund. Vice-Mayor Jackson asked questions concerning the waterline. Alderman Taylor made a motion to use an inspector from James Hailey Company. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case asked about the parking lot of Wal-Mart and the stop sign. Mayor Davis stated he would try to call Excel Realty again. Discussion was made concerning the Town's web site. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to appoint Alderman Witcher and Alderman Taylor to the committee for the web site. Alderman Case seconds the motion. A11 voted aye. Martha Holland was concerned about the property located in Kimball to make sure all zoning ordinances are being obeyed. She also would like to see some kind of revitalization. Contact Roy Brackett and ask him to be at the next board meeting. Alderman Case made the motion to adjourn. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye.

9 Special Meeting March 22,2000 Mayor Davis called the meeting to order. The meeting is to discuss the water line extension on Main Street. Those present were: Mayor Jere Davis, Vice-Mayor David Jackson, Alderman Jerry Don Case, Alderman Carl Taylor and Attorney Kevin Featherston. Also attending the meeting James Garrett, with James C. Hailey and Company and Donald Blansett with the South Pittsburg Board of Water Works. Alderman John Witcher was absent from the meeting. Tommy Dobson has contacted the State and has staked off the State's right of way. There was some discussion concerning the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative's easement. Vice-Mayor David Jackson left the meeting due to the fire department being called to a car fire. Alderman Carl Taylor made a motion to put the waterline extension on Main Street on the State's right of way and Mr. Garrett to revise the drawing then submit it to the State. Alderman Jerry Don Case seconds the motion. All voted. aye. flak: 0-((c fi*-~i# ~. - ' ; f i s appr,~ +L kakrbtu cjb JK rr;*g&\. pifiska3 wl a "*Y. Tm q\,\ao,. b,,il.t*r fyp+. Alderman Jerry Don Case made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Carl Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. 7%

10 Regular Monthly Meeting April 6,2000 Mayor Davis called the regular monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Davis asked for roll call. Those present were Mayor Davis, Alderman Case, Alderman Taylor, Alderman Witcher, Vice-Mayor Jackson and Attorney Featherston. Alderman Case made a motion to accept the March minutes. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Old Business: Christmas Lights Wiring - Still need to get specifications. Rejina Johnson McDevitt with Family and Children's Services of Chattanooga, Inc. was at the meeting to ask for a donation to continue operation in Marion County until June 30,2000. Mayor Davis made a motion to give the Family and Children's Services of Chattanooga, Inc. $1,500 to help with operation cost in Marion County. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Dental Insurance for the employees and family coverage increased for the April bill. Tonia Moss is to find out if there is a contract with Protective Insurance and report back to the board. The employees'portion will remain the same until further notice. Mayor Davis made a motion to pay E.T. Cockrell a $50 retainer fee for the use of the tracking dogs for one year. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Discussion concerning hiring a relative to work on the garbage truck for a day due to a working being off on sick leave. The topic was brought up because this issue goes against the personnel policy. Alderman Taylor made a motion to pay Kevin Durham for working on the garbage route. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to make all supervisors' positions a salary position. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye except Mayor Davis, who voted naye. Vice- Mayor Jackson resends the motion. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion for Ralph Durham to stay on hourly pay until the new budget, and then the supervisor's position for the maintenance department will go on salary effective July 1,2000. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye except Mayor Davis, who voted naye. Discussion concerning hiring maintenance worker was tabled until next meeting. Mayor Davis stated that the catch basin at Old Dixie Highway and Ellen Drive has been filled in with dirt. The town piled dirt on the problem but did not spread the dirt out. Alderman Case stated that the street department needed to take the tractor out there and spread the dirt out on the city's right of way only. Discussion was made concerning the water problem on Kimball Cove Road. It was stated the water problem has gotten worse since the town paved the road. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion for Mark and Jesse Reed to build a catch basin near the road for $300. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye.

11 Discussion was made concerning the appointment of Kimball Municipal Planning Commission Members. Attorney Featherston stated that the power to appoint members is a power given to the Mayor by State statue. Attorney Featherston stated that Jasper and South Pittsburg have an agreement where the Mayor makes a recommendation to the board; however, there is no ordinance stating this. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to accept the Urban Growth Plan on Final Reading after approved by the County Commission. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Discussion was made concerning weight limit on city streets. This issue was tabled. Alderman Case gave the police report as follows: Litigation Tax $ Court Costs $1, Fines $ Report Fee $ Compact Cost $ Sessions Court $ Total for March $2, Vice-Mayor Jackson gave the fire report as follows: the department responded to five calls last month which consisted of: 2 rescues, 2 mutual aid and 1 vehicle fire. The department will be burning the big house on the new property on April 8,2000. Alderman Witcher gave the web site committee report. The committee would like to see pictures of all workers, board members and the town judge on the site. Also, the committee would like have the garbage days and rates for commercial businesses, sewer and water fees, business license information, brush pick up days, court dates, meeting dates, planning meeting dates and all other important information to be put on the web site. Discussion on doing a contest for a city logo and selling ads to businesses. Also, Sam Warren would like some history on Kimball. New Business: a. Alderman Witcher stated that Emily Cash is having a water problem again. The town did some curbing on the town's street near Emily Cash's house to try to divert the water to the ditch instead of into her yard. Alderman Taylor will contact John Graham with the Marion County Highway Department to see if there is a solution that will be on the town's property to correct the problem. b. Linda Toney stated she also has a water problem now since the town had Boyd Avenue paved. Alderman Taylor was to look at this problem and try to find a solution to water going into Ms. Toney's yard. c. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to put a street light on Old Dixie Highway near Ellen Drive. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. d. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to add two new street lights in Misty Meadows Drive. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye.

12 e. Vice-Mayor Jackson stated that Kimball Cove Road residents were having a problem with flooding of their yards during rain. Vice-Mayor Jackson stated he would like to see something done to correct this problem. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to hire Tommy Dobson to do some surveying work concerning putting in a catch basin and a tile. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. f. Rance Castle stated he also had a problem with water coming into his yard and basement during rainy weather. Attorney Featherston stated that if Kimball did not create the problem then Kimball is not responsible for solving it. If the filling in of the land by Excel Trust Realty caused the problem, then a solution needs to be addressed with Excel Trust Realty. Mayor Davis stated that if Rance Castle wanted to come by town hall they would call Excel Realty. g. Alderman Taylor stated there was a problem on Vanhoosier Circle near Long's Grocery. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion for the Marion County Highway Department to replace the tile on Vanhoosier Circle on the town's right of way. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. h. Attorney Featherston stated that the Town has filed suit on all delinquent property taxes for 1997 and i. Gary Dixon was inquiring when the traffic light would be installed at the intersection of Hwy 2 and Hwy 72. The board stated that the light should be installed by December. Vice-Mayor Jackson made the motion to adjourn. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. n

13 Special Called Meeting April 17,2000 Mayor Davis called the special called meeting to order at 430 p.m. Mayor Davis asked for roll call. Those present were Mayor Davis, Alderman Case, Alderman Taylor, Alderman Witcher, Vice-Mayor Jackson and Attorney Featherston. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to accept bids for the clean up of all structures except the white garage and to clean up any debris located on the property. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case made the motion to adjourn. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. 2& q4 A < Town Recorder

14 Regular Monthly Meeting May 4,2000 Mayor Davis called the regular monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Davis asked for roll call. Those present were Mayor Davis, Alderman Case, Alderman Taylor, Vice- Mayor Jackson and Attorney Featherston. Alderman Witcher had to work late and will be late getting to the meeting. Alderman Case made a motion to accept the April minutes. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Davis requested that Recorder Moss open the bids for the demolition work on the new fire hall property. Vice-Mayor Jackson stated before any bids were opened that these bids would be accepted contingent upon the state or authorized company to inspect for asbestos. This is a standard formality that must be performed before any demolition can occur. Recorder Moss opened the bids for the demolition work as follows: Joe D. Thomas and Son contractor number, expiration date and classification is on the envelope and the bid was $27, Hutcherson and Sons General Contractors license number, expiration date and insurance number is on the envelope and the bid is $8, LDT Construction contractor number, expiration date is on the envelope and the bid is $1 1, Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to award the bid of demolition to Hutcherson and Sons General Contractors contingent upon the inspection for asbestos in the building. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Tommy Dobson with Southern Surveying approached the board to explain about the Drainage Project on Kimball Cove Road. Alderman Case made a motion to accept sealed bids for the Drainage Project on Kimball Cove Road. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Taylor made a motion to accept sealed bids for the replacement of the basketball court fencing. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case made a motion to approve Randy Hawkins to repair the wall in the park restrooms up to $ Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case made a motion to put another light in Misty Meadows Subdivision. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Witcher entered the meeting

15 Mayor Davis made a motion to pay Curl Excavating 90% of the $15, on the pipe for the waterline extension. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Davis made a motion to hire Tommy Jordan as a patrolman. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Davis swore in Tommy Jordan as a Kimball Police Officer. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to contract the ONEAC 900 watt UPS and Archive 150 MB Tape Drive for the computers with Local Government for $208 from July 1,2000 until June 30,2001. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Witcher made a motion to accept the contract with Local Government for software maintenance for $ from July 1,2000 until June 30,2001. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson stated the Town could purchase pencils for Fire Prevention Week. Discussion was made concerning a clean up day for Kimball. Mayor Davis appointed Alderman Case to be the Chairman on the Sparkle Day Committee. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to accept the General Fund Amendment for on first reading. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case made a motion to accept the Drug Fund Amendment for on first reading. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case gave the police report as follows: Litigation Tax $ Court Costs $ Fines $ Report Fee $ Compact Cost $ Sessions Court $ 0.00 Total for March $1, Alderman Case gave some other information pertaining to the police department. The Kimball Police Department has purchased a Drug Dog "Oyate" through the Drug Fund. Vice-Mayor Jackson gave the fire report as follows: the department responded to five calls last month which consisted of: 1 rescue, 3 mutual aid calls and 1 grease fire. Vice-Mayor Jackson and Fire Chief Keef have been talking with a potential architect concerning building a fire hall building 88 foot by 80-foot building. A steel building would estimate about $235, and a concrete block building would estimate about $270, Vice-Mayor Jackson and Fire Chief Keef will be checking with other architects throughout the month.

16 Alderman Witcher gave the web site committee report. Sam Warren has redone the web site with the basic information concerning the town's business. He is still looking for some information concerning the history of Kimball. New Business: a. Citizens voiced their opinions concerning the town having things for families to do on weekends. b. Alderman Taylor stated that the bridge on Kimball Cove Road needed looked at. Alderman Taylor asked John Graham with Marion County Highway Department to look at the bridge and give some suggestions. Mr. Graham gave 4 proposals for repairing the bridge. Alderman Taylor made a motion to replace the wooden bridge with steel replacement for $1, with the work to be done by Marion County Highway Department. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. c. Discussion was made concerning grease trap inspection. This issue was tabled until the board talked with Roy Brackett, Town's Building Inspector. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All

17 Special Called Meeting May 15,2000 Vice-Mayor Jackson called the special called meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. Vice-Mayor Jackson asked for roll call. Those present were Alderman Case, Alderman Taylor, Vice-Mayor Jackson and Attorney Featherston. Those absent were Mayor Davis and Alderman Witcher. Alderman Case made a motion to hire Don Ellis full time for the maintenance department and give him 90 days to obtain Commercial Driver's License. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. Vice-Mayor Jackson asked for a roll call vote. Vice-Mayor Jackson aye, Alderman Caseaye, and Alderman Taylor aye. Supervisor Ralph Durham stated he wants to step down effective July 1,2000. He wants to remain a laborer in the maintenance department. Alderman Taylor made a motion to hire Mark Reed part time for the maintenance department. Alderman Case seconds the motion. Vice-Mayor Jackson asked for a roll call vote. Vice-Mayor Jackson aye, Alderman Case aye, and Alderman Taylor aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson stated for the record that Mayor Davis had a doctor's appointment and Alderman Witcher had other family issues needing attention. Alderman Case made a motion to accept Ralph Durham's resignation as supervisor for the maintenance department effective June 30,2000. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. Vice- Mayor Jackson asked for a roll call vote. Vice-Mayor Jackson aye, Alderman Case aye, and Alderman Taylor aye. Roy Brackett was at the meeting to discuss his terms for inspecting the grease traps. He stated he would inspect the grease traps for half the fee collect for the inspection. Roy also stated he would inspect the grease traps four times a year and would like to start with requiring all businesses required to have a grease trap to get the traps pumped unless the business can show proof of the grease trap being pumped recently. Roy stated he would do this as long as he had complete authority to site those in violation to court if the business did not respond to the requests that he made. Alderman Taylor made a motion to have Attorney Featherston to draw up an agreement with Roy Brackett for one year to inspect the grease traps for 50 % of the grease trap inspection fees, $50 for each court appearance and for Attorney Featherston to write all letters. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Taylor made the motion to adjourn. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye.

18 Public Hearing June 1,2000 On ~hurida~, June 1,2000 at 6:00 p.m., Mayor Jere Davis called the public hearing to order concerning the 2"d and final reading of Ordinance Number 133 concerning the budget amendments. Those present were Mayor Jere Davis, Vice-Mayor David Jackson, Alderman Jerry Don Case, Attorney Featherston and several citizens. Vice-Mayor David Jackson made a motion to accept Ordinance Number 133 on 2"d and final reading. Alderman Jerry Don Case seconds the motion. All vote aye.

19 Regular Monthly Meeting for Town of Kimball Thursday, June 1,2000 Mayor Davis called the regular monthly board meeting to order after the public hearing. Mayor Davis asked for a roll call. Those present were Mayor Davis, Vice-Mayor Jackson, Alderman Case, and Attorney Featherston. Those absent were Alderman Taylor and Alderman Witcher, which were in Arkansas. Alderman Case made a motion to accept the May meeting minutes as read. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to accept the work order change from Curl Excavating for $12, due to moving the waterline along the state right of way. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Davis asked Recorder Moss to open the bids received for the Drainage Project on Kimball Cove Road. There was only one bid turned. The bid was from LDT Construction Company, the license number, classifications and expiration date were on the outside of the envelope. Mayor Davis made a motion to accept LDT Constructions bid of $24, Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Davis asked if any bids were received for the fence around the basketball court. Due to no bids and the current fence being destroyed deliberately there will be no action taken on repairing the fence. Chief Ray Durham checked out the beer application submitted by George G. Gainey to open Triple G Bar and Grill. Chief Durham found no criminal information; therefore, he has no reason to refuse the permit. Alderman Case pointed out there were several corrections to be made to the application. Mayor Davis made a motion to grant the beer permit to George G. Gainey once all the corrections have been made to the application. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. The second and final reading of Ordinance number 133 was approved in the public hearing. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to accept Ordinance 134 on first reading concerning Budget for Fiscal Year Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to accept Ordinance 135 on first reading concerning amending Ordinance 128 concerning wages of salary employees effective July 1,2000. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to add another holiday starting fiscal year , which will be Good Friday. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye.

20 Alderman Case made a motion to give all the employees a 3% raise starting July 1,2000. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to put the employees health and dental insurance out for bids. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Davis made a motion to allow Battlefield Abatement Contractors, Inc. to remove all asbestos fiom the apartment building on the new fire hall property and properly dispose of the asbestos for approximately $1, Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. In requesting for bids on demolition, the advertisement requested for a general contractor's license. The bid was awarded to Hutcherson & Son Contracting. In researching the license's number given, this number was a business license number in South Pittsburg not a contractor's license. Therefore, the Mayor made a motion to award the job to the next bidder, which would be LDT Construction, Co. for $1 1,223. This company is a licensed general contractor. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Attorney Featherston will notify Hutcherson & Son Contracting of the reason their bid was voided. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to ratify the purchase of 6 I beams from O'Neal Steel for $ each to be used on the steel replacement on the bridge on Kimball Cove Road. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to accept the contract with Johnson, Murphy & Wright, P. C. for auditing of the town's books for fiscal year for $ Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to table the discussion on the Resolution concerning a joint economic and community development board due to Attorney Featherston's recommendation until hrther knowledge can be learned about this resolution. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Davis made a motion to change the rate charged for accident report to $10 and offense reports $8 to those located outside city limits. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to table the discussion concerning paying the K-9 officer for home care of Oyate due to lack of information. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to hire Vukshich Associates to do the architect work on the new fire hall building for approximately $14, Mayor Davis seconds the motion. All voted aye.

21 Mayor Davis made a motion to hire Southern Surveying to do topograph, which will include the location of all-existing gas, water, and telephone lines and septic tanks on the new fire hall property. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to hire Tri-State Testing and Drilling to do the core drill on the new fire hall property. Mayor Davis seconds the motion. All voted aye. 1~epor-t Fee I $ lcompact Costs 1 $ I Alderman Case gave some other police monthly totals at the meeting. Vice-Mayor Jackson gave the fire report as follows: there were two calls, one was a car fire and the other a rescue call. Alderman Case supplied the board with his ideas on having a Clean Up Kimball Day. Vice- Mayor Jackson made a motion to allow the spending up to $1, on Clean Up Kimball Day. Mayor Davis seconds the motion. All voted aye. New Business: Alderman Case stated that some concerned residents would like to see the speed limit raised on Industrial Boulevard. Chief Durham recommended raising the speed fiom 30 mph to 40 mph. Mayor Davis made a motion to raise the speed limit on Industrial fiom across the Overpass Bridge to the city limits near Rock Tenn to 40 mph. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye.

22 Emergency Called Meeting for Town of Kimball Wednesday, June 14,2000 Mayor Davis called the special called meeting to order. Mayor Davis asked for a roll call. Those present were Mayor Davis, Vice-Mayor Jackson, Alderman Taylor, Alderman Case, and Attorney Featherston. Alderman Witcher was absent due to working 12 hours. Mayor Davis stated the purpose of this meeting was for the waterline discussion. The State Department of Transportation was over today to recommend that the waterline should go on the other due to the fiber optic cable and other obstacles. The Department of Transportation recommended to cross the road at Mountain Meadows Subdivision and go up the same side as the subdivision. Attorney Featherston stated he called Stephen Langford with the State Department of Transportation concerning his letter. Mr. Langford told Attorney Featherston that the permit would not be withdrawn. Attorney Featherston also said that Mr. Langford stated that it is not unusual to not show all the utilities on the drawings. The state normally goes out and inspects before; however, they had not done this one. But when they received the call yesterday they came out to see if there was a problem. There are some concerns about safety. All members of the board agreed that if a police officer is needed call and one would be sent. Alderman Taylor made a motion to adjourn. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. *NOTICE WAS PUT ON TOWN HALL AND 91 1 BUILDING DOOR FROM 11 :00 A.M. UNTIL 4:00 P.M. CHANNEL 6 AND OTHER CITIZENS WERE AT THE MEETING.

23 Emergency Called Meeting for Town of Kimball Thursday, June 15,2000 Mayor Davis called the special called meeting to order. Mayor Davis called the roll due to the recorder not being at the meeting. Those present were Mayor Davis, Alderman Taylor, Alderman Witcher, Alderman Case, and Attorney Featherston. Vice-Mayor Jackson was absent. Alderman Case asked a question about the legality of the meeting without the meeting being posted. Attorney Featherston stated that there were still requirements about posting a meeting even in an emergency situation. An emergency meeting can be called if all members of the board agree. Alderman Case asked if Vice-Mayor Jackson agreed to the meeting. Mayor Davis asked Clerk Thomas if Vice-Mayor Jackson agreed to the meeting. Clerk Thomas stated he just said he would not be here. Therefore, Clerk Thomas was asked to contact Vice- Mayor Jackson to check and see if he agreed to the meeting. Clerk Thomas stated that Vice- Mayor Jackson called back and stated if the meeting was not properly published then he does not agree to the meeting. Mayor Davis stated that the meeting is adjourned at this time. Town Recorder -

24 Special Called Meeting for Town of Kimball Monday, June 19,2000 Mayor Davis called the special called meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. (CST). Mayor Davis asked for roll call. Those present were Mayor Davis, Alderman Taylor, Vice-Mayor Jackson, Alderman Case, and Attorney Featherston. Alderman Witcher was absent. Mayor Davis stated that the purpose of the meeting is to discuss the waterline. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to recess the meeting until Alderman Witcher arrives due to the controversy of the issue. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Except Mayor Davis voting nay. Alderman Witcher enters the meeting room. Mayor Davis called the meeting back to order again at 3:45 p.m. (CST). Mayor Davis read the letter from Larry McBee, Transportation Technician I with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation. The letter stated that there was no room to place the waterline on the west side of the road. There was a lot of discussion concerning this issue. Alderman Taylor made a motion to cross the road onto the east side at Mountain Meadows Estate Subdivision, stay on the east side of Main Street, add an additional bore at the corner of Colonial Bread Company to go across to the west side, stay on the west side as original planned, put in any additional service lines pay per unit price, tie into the existing bore at Derby Trail and run the waterline down to MainIPonderosa and put a fire plug on this corner, the waterline should be placed on private property where the town has the easements or if no easement for the property then put the line on the state right of way. Pay per unit price for any additional work and pay $7 per foot for waterline on private property and $9 per foot for waterline on state right of way. Alderman Case seconded the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Taylor made a motion to adjourn. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Town Recorder

25 Public Hearing June 29,2000 On Thursday, June 29,2000 at 4:30 p.m., Mayor Jere Davis called the public hearing to order concerning the 2nd and final reading of Ordinance Number 134 concerning the Budget for Fiscal Year and of Ordinance Number 135 concerning Salary Position Pay. Those present were Mayor Jere Davis, Vice-Mayor David Jackson, Alderman Jerry Don Case, Alderman Carl Taylor, Alderman John Witcher, and several citizens. No one in the audience had a comment. Vice-Mayor David Jackson made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Carl Taylor seconds the motion. All vote aye.

26 Special Called Meeting for Town of Kimball Thursday, June 29,2000 Mayor Davis called the special called meeting to order after the public hearing. Mayor Davis asked for roll call. Those present were Mayor Davis, Alderman Taylor, Vice-Mayor Jackson, Alderman Case, and Alderman Witcher. Attorney Featherston was absent. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to accept on 2nd and final reading Ordinance Number 134 concerning the Budget for Fiscal Year Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Taylor made a motion to accept on 2nd and final reading Ordinance Number 135 concerning the Salary Position Pay for Fiscal Year Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Case made a motion to appoint Marion Toney as Supervisor for the Maintenance Department starting July 1,2000. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Taylor made a motion to adjourn. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Davis made a motion to do a work order change on the Demolition Bid for the New Fire Hall to allow LDT Construction Company to remove the tree logs and stumps for $2,000. The town workers would remove the limbs and brush. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye.

27 Regular Monthly Meeting for Town of Kimball Thursday, July 6,2000 Mayor Davis called the regular monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Davis asked for a roll call. Those present were Mayor Davis, Vice-Mayor Jackson, Alderman Case, Attorney Featherston, Alderman Taylor and Alderman Witcher. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to accept the May meeting minutes as read. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Davis made a motion that Roger Frizzell's employment with the Town of Kimball be terminated and all benefits cease at the end of the month. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. Mayor Davis asks for a roll call vote. Mayor Davis - yes, Vice-Mayor Jackson - no, Alderman Case - no, Alderman Taylor - yes, Alderman Witcher - no. Neal Barrett with the Optical Source was at the meeting to explain a vision benefit program. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen requested that Mr. Barrett come to the insurance workshop at a later date to explain the benefit to the employees. Regina Johnson McDevitt with Family and Children's Services of Chattanooga was at the meeting to ask for a donation to their program. Alderman Witcher made a motion to give the program a donation of $3, Mayor Davis seconds the motion. All voted aye. Don Stephens, Pastor of Glover's Hill Church of God, was at the meeting to request the board look at putting a tile in between the church and parsonage. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to get John Graham, Marion County Highway Superintendent, to correct the problem. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Davis asked the Recorder to open the-bids for insurance. The bids turned in were from Carter-Wilson-Hewgley and Jane Dawkins Agency. Carter-Wilson-Hewgley Ins. Bid on John Deere Health Insurance, Delta Dental and Met Life Jane Dawkins Agency Bid on Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental and Fort Dearborn Life. The board decided to have a workshop on July 24th with these agencies to explain their bids. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to pass Resolution Number concerning the board authorizing the Mayor to enter into and execute an interlocal agreement required by Public Chapter #I101 establishing a joint economic & community development board. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to put in four street lights in Holland Derby Subdivision on Virgil Thomas Drive as long as there are four poles on the town's right of way. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye. Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to pass the Internet policy. Alderman Taylor seconds the motion. All voted aye.

28 Vice-Mayor Jackson made a motion to pay the annual dues of $5,000 to the Marion County Partnership for Economic Development. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All vote aye. Mayor Davis made a motion to pay the K-9 Officer $ per month for the home care of Oyate. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Davis made a motion to put the five seized police cars that have been released to Kimball's Police Department out for bid providing that the department has the proper paperwork. Alderman Case seconds the motion. All voted aye. Alderman Taylor made a motion to get car #86 fixed and let the gentleman involved pay the town back restitution as part of the charges filed against him. Vice-Mayor Jackson seconds the motion. All voted aye. Re~ort Fee $ Compact Costs $25.50 TOTAL $1, Alderman Case gave some other police monthly totals at the meeting. Vice-Mayor Jackson gave the fire report as follows: there were four calls, one mutual aid, one rescue, one house fire and one call when power lines where blown down during the storm. New Business: Citizen, Sam Reynolds, stated his water pressure was very minimal. Mayor Davis stated he would contact the Water Company to see if they could check the line. Alderman Case stated that we need to get a new flag for the pole in front of town hall. Alderman Case stated that the police officers have stated that the cars do not run as well on the low-grade gasoline. Alderman Case recommended that the town purchase mid grade gasoline to see if there was a change in the police cars. Alderman Case stated that there was some questions concerning a sidewalk from the Holiday Inn down to the junction. Mayor Davis stated that he had wrote a letter to Alan Wolfe with the state. Alderman Taylor made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Witcher seconds the motion. All voted aye.