THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
OF THE TOWN OF MONTEREY, PUTNAM COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT THE MONTEREY MUNICIPAL BUILDING OF SAID TOWN
ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009 AT 6:00 PM. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Richard Godsey Upon roll call the following aldermen were present: Dale Welch Ernest Hodge
Ted Sheckler
Jeff Hicks
Mark Farley
Peggy Matheney Billy Whalen
There being a quorum present, and so declared, the following business was transacted:
Invocation: Verna Seager, Pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy
Pledge to the flag: Mayor
Richard Godsey
APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 5, 2009 MINUTES: Mark Farley made a motion and was seconded by Jeff Hicks to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2009
minutes. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF
BILLS: Ted Sheckler made a motion and was seconded by Jeff Hicks to
pay the bills as listed. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
3RD
READING OF ORDINANCE #469 – AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR PROPERTY ON 315 WEST STEWART FROM R-1
TO R-2 ZONING DISTRICT: (There was a public hearing
held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.) Jeff Hicks made a motion and was seconded by Billy
Whalen to pass 3rd Reading of Ordinance #469. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
3RD READING OF ORDINANCE #470 – AN ORDINANCE
TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR (30) TRACTS LOCATED ALONG EAST STRATTON, HOLLY STREET AND PRICE AVENUE TO BE REZONED
FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO COMMERCIAL C-1 ZONING DISTRICT:
Jeff Hicks made a motion and was seconded by Dale Welch to pass the 3rd Reading of Ordinance #470.
All present voted yes. Motion carried.
2ND
READING OF ORDINANCE #471 – AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR A TRACT LOCATED ON NORTH CHESTNUT TO
BE REZONED R-1 TO C-2: Jeff Hicks made a motion
and was seconded by Billy Whalen to pass the 2nd Reading of Ordinance #471. All present voted yes.
Motion carried.
2ND
READING OF ORDINANCE #472 – AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONN FOR TWO (2) TRACTS LOCATED ALONG
EAST RAILROAD AND EAST STEWART AVENUE TO BE REZONED FROM R-1 TO C-1 ZONING DISTRICT: Jeff Hicks made a motion and was seconded by Billy Whalen to pass the 2nd
Reading of Ordinance #472. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
1ST READING OF ORDINANCE #473 – AN ORDINANCE
TO AMEND THE MONTEREY PLANNING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Jeff Hicks made a motion and was seconded by Ted Sheckler to pass 1st Reading
of Ordinance #473. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
1ST
READING OF ORDINANCE #474 – AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR TWO TRACTS LOCATED ON EAST NEW AVENUE
TO BE REZONED FROM RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO C-2: Billy
Whalen made a motion. This failed due to lack of second.
DISCUSSION
CONCERNING WALKER HOLLOW WATER PROJECT: Shannon
Davis addressed the board and explained the situation of the water where they live. She stated that this is unsafe for
her and her family as well as the other residents that have sulfur water wells. She asked the board to consider passing
a Resolution allowing for a grant to bring the water to this area. She also stated that Putnam County, John Mark Windle
and other representatives stated that they would do all they could to help the Town come up with the matching monies for this
project. Michelle Price addressed the board and explained the Resolution. After some discussion, Dale Welch made
a motion and was seconded by Ted Sheckler to pass this Resolution. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: Jeff Hicks stated that they are going to try to start digging for the bandstand on Thursday.
NEW BUSINESS: There was none.
PUBLIC
COMMENT: Pastor James Johnson from Monterey Methodist Church addressed
the board and thanked them for allowing the streets to be closed on Halloween. It was a great success.
ADJOURNMENT:
Peggy Matheney made a motion and was seconded by Ted Sheckler to adjourn the meeting.
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Richard Godsey, Mayor Attest: ___________________________Ella Dishman, Office Manager