Clarksville public meetings in 2023

Tree Board

The City Council is considering ordinances related to damage from the December 9, 2023, EF-3 tornado. These items involve forgiving certain water usage and waiving building permit fees for affected customers.

• Ordinance 57-2023-24: Water usage forgiveness for damage caused by the EF-3 tornado
• Ordinance 62-2023-24: Building permit fee waivers for total loss or damage from the EF-3 tornado

City Council

The City Council will review several zoning changes and ordinances regarding sidewalk construction and property easements. The agenda includes proposals to waive building permit fees and water usage charges for residents affected by the December 9, 2023, EF-3 tornado. Additionally, the council will consider repartitioning the city for future elections following recent annexations.

• Waiving building permit fees and water usage charges for victims of the Dec. 9 EF-3 tornado
• Use of eminent domain for sidewalk projects on Greenwood Ave, Edmondson Ferry Road, and Tiny Town Road
• Zoning changes for properties near Rossview Rd, Kelly Ln, N Ford St, and Evans Rd
• Property purchase at 1600 Needmore Rd for road realignment and a park complex
• Reapportioning the city for Council elections following recent annexations

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several rezoning applications for residential and commercial properties. The agenda includes agreements for property rights related to various school sidewalk projects. Additionally, the council will consider a $1,211,048 plan amendment for Neighborhood & Community Services.

• Rezoning applications for properties at Roman Stand/Ford St and Daniel St/Central Ave
• Property rights acquisitions for several school sidewalk projects
• $1,211,048 expenditure plan amendment for Neighborhood & Community Services
• Ordinance regarding water and sewer capacity reservation fees
• Resolution regarding parking passes for City Council and County Commissioners

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review applications for property variances and home occupation permits. These include requests for an energy healing practice, an auto detailing business, and structural changes at 704 Anderson Dr. / N. 2nd St.

• Variance request for Clarksville Academy at 704 Anderson Dr. / N. 2nd St. regarding setbacks and building height
• Request for an Energy Healing Practice home occupation at 430 Crabtree Cir.
• Request for an Auto Detailing Business home occupation at 524 Brentwood Cir.

Beer Board

The Clarksville Beer Board is reviewing several new permit applications for on-premises and on/off-premises alcohol sales. The agenda also includes items regarding citations.

• New permit application for Lee’s Lounge at 1584 Vista Lane
• New permit application for Rookies at 2481 Ft. Campbell Blvd
• New permit application for B’s Shaved Ice at 1347 Ft. Campbell Blvd
• New permit application for Casa Adobe Express at 1191 Ft. Campbell Blvd
• Citations involving Special Operation Unit

City Council

The City Council will consider several first readings for zoning ordinance changes at various intersections. The agenda also includes a second reading regarding Home Rule adoption and authorization for property rights acquisition for the Hazelwood\Pisgah School Sidewalk Project. Additionally, the council will review an ordinance concerning water and sewer capacity reservation fees.

• Zoning change from R-3 to R-6 at Roman St and Ford St
• Zoning change from R-3 to R-6 at Daniel St and Central Ave
• Zoning change from C-1 to C-2 at Crossland Ave and Greenwood Ave
• Second reading of ordinance regarding Home Rule adoption
• Authorization for property rights for Hazelwood\Pisgah School Sidewalk Project

Sustainability Board

The Sustainability Board will review the March agenda and receive updates on CDE events and electric vehicle presentations. The meeting also includes presentations regarding Lean City and a Recycle Roundup.

• CDE Event Update/Electric Vehicle Presentation
• Lean City Presentation
• Recycle Roundup
• Approval of January 23, 2023 minutes

Power Board

The board will review January reports, monthly statistics, and revenue data. The meeting includes discussions on broadband policies and various professional service contracts. The agenda also covers equipment purchases for wire and break switches.

• Broadband policy reviews
• Fiber contract extensions including Silicon Ranch and APPA
• Exit 8 Substation services
• Equipment purchases for meters, switchgear, and LED lights
• Palo Alto renewal

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several zoning ordinance changes and easement acquisitions for various school sidewalk projects. The agenda also includes a $1,211,048 expenditure amendment for the Neighborhood and Community Services plan and budget amendments for the Capital Projects Fund.

• Zoning changes for properties at Roman St/Ford St, Daniel St/Central Ave, and Crossland Ave/Greenwood Ave
• Easement acquisitions for Hazelwood/Pisgah, Meriwether Connection, Rossview, Northeast Connection, and Peachers Mill school sidewalk projects
• $1,211,048 expenditure amendment for the Neighborhood and Community Services 2020-2024 plan
• Budget amendments for the FY2023 Capital Projects Fund
• Resolution regarding free parking passes for elected officials

Regional Planning Commission

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission is considering several zoning changes and subdivision plats. The agenda includes requests to convert agricultural land to residential or commercial use and reviews for new multifamily developments.

• Preliminary plat approval for Red River Ridge (339 +/- lots)
• Rezoning 76.85 acres from R-1 to R-2 near Fox Ridge Drive
• Rezoning Sango Road land from agricultural to C-2 commercial for a coffee shop and fitness center
• Site review for a trucking facility/warehouse on Terminal Road
• Rezoning Roman Street property to allow two single-family homes

Parking Commission

The commission will meet to elect a new chairperson and discuss updates regarding 15-minute and short-term parking signage. The meeting will also include reports on the parking garage timeline and financial performance.

• Vote for New Chairperson
• 15 Minute/Short Term Parking and Signage discussion
• Tita Boba 15 Minute Parking review
• Parking Garage and Desman timeline update
• Elected Officials parking policy review

Transportation, Streets, Garage Committee

The committee will review reports from the Transit, Street, and Garage departments. This includes transit ridership, financial statements, and street work orders. Members will also consider changing the committee meeting date or time.

• Transit ridership and financial reports for December 2022 and January 2023
• 169 completed Street Department work orders in January 2023
• Updates on Transportation 2020, capital projects, and sidewalks
• Proposal to change the committee meeting date or time

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing purchasing bids for roadway evaluations and building sampling. It will also consider ordinances regarding water and sewer capacity fees and budget amendments for the Capital Projects Fund.

• Geotechnical evaluation for sinkholes on Athletic Complex Roadway (up to $3,000)
• Asbestos sampling at Frosty Morn Building ($700)
• Ordinance regarding water and sewer capacity reservation fees
• Budget amendment to add funding to the Capital Projects Fund
• Motions to defend and indemnify two CTS drivers

Access Management Board of Appeals

The Access Management Board of Appeals will consider a request for full driveway access on Ft. Campbell Blvd at the corner of Lady Marion Dr. The board will also review and adopt minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting.

• Case #2023-02: Full access driveway on Ft. Campbell Blvd at the corner of Lady Marion Dr
• Adoption of minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting

Gas & Water Board

The committee reviewed department reports and approved several utility infrastructure bids. Members also addressed an ordinance regarding water and sewer capacity reservation fees.

• $2,360,165 contract for 12” high pressure gas main spot replacements
• $355,044 contract for Peachers Mill Rd. low pressure gas main spot replacements
• Ordinance 80-2022-23 regarding water and sewer capacity reservation fees
• $29,080 emergency electrical repair for the Water Construction Garage
• $6,640 emergency heating unit repair for the Headworks Building

Public Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing monthly reports from the Building & Codes, Police, and Fire Rescue departments. No new items are scheduled for committee or City Council action at this meeting.

• Building & Codes monthly reports
• Police Department monthly reports
• Fire & Rescue monthly reports

Housing & Community Development Committee

The committee will review an amendment to the FY 21-22 Community Development Block Grant and discuss proposals for the FY 23-24 CDBG application process. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from January 11, 2023.

• Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 21-22
• CDBG FY 23-24 Application Proposal Reviews

City Council

The Ethics Code Review Committee will review the current city ethics code. City Attorney Lance Baker will present a proposal titled Way Ahead. The committee will also discuss developing an action plan.

• Review of current Ethics Code
• Presentation of 'Way Ahead' proposal
• Discussion on Action Plan Development

Joint Economic & Community Development Board

This agenda consists only of procedural boilerplate for a scheduled board meeting. No specific business items or proposals are listed for consideration.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee reviewed updates on various department projects and personnel. Discussions included progress on several grant-funded initiatives and maintenance at local parks.

• $1.2 million grant received for Red River Bridge design and right-of-way clearance
• Red River Trailhead dredging project expected to save $72,000
• $55,000 TVA grant for Beech St. Park survey and design
• Bel Aire Pool closed following discovery of a sinkhole
• Contract signed for Dixon Park basketball court resurfacing

Human Relations Commission

The commission is scheduled to vote on adopting updated bylaws and discuss training opportunities. Previous discussions included new guidelines for the HRC purchasing process and reviewing updates to the bylaws' language.

• Vote to adopt updated Bylaws
• Review of spending and purchasing process/guidelines
• Scheduling of Title VI training
• Discussion on 2023 event sponsorship

City Council

The City Council is considering multiple applications to change property zoning throughout the city. The agenda also includes authorizations for property acquisitions for a fire station, Dixon Park expansion, and several school sidewalk projects. Additionally, the council will review budget amendments for various municipal funds.

• Multiple rezoning requests for residential and commercial districts
• Property acquisition negotiations for a new fire station
• Acquisition of property for Dixon Park expansion via negotiation or eminent domain
• Easement acquisitions for several school sidewalk projects
• Budget amendments for Capital Projects, General, Pandemic Relief, and Vehicle Replacement funds

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two applications regarding property use in R-1 zones. One application requests a 17-foot front yard setback variance at 2303 Woodmeadow Dr. A second application seeks to allow a dog grooming business as a home occupation at 683 West Creek Dr.

• Variance request for 2303 Woodmeadow Dr. to reduce front yard setback by 17 feet
• Request for a dog grooming business as a home occupation at 683 West Creek Dr.

City Council

The Ethics Code Review Committee will review the city's current Ethics Code. The meeting includes a presentation on the Way Ahead proposal and a discussion regarding action plan development.

• Review of current Ethics Code
• Presentation of Way Ahead proposal
• Discussion on Action Plan Development

City Council

The council will review several first-reading ordinances for property rezoning across various districts. The agenda also includes second readings for property acquisitions related to a fire station and Dixon Park expansion. Additionally, the council will consider easements for multiple school sidewalk projects.

• Rezoning of Madison St & Village Way from C-5 to R-4
• Property purchase negotiations for a new fire station
• Property acquisition and potential eminent domain for Dixon Park expansion
• Easements for the Hazelwood/Pisgah School Sidewalk Project
• Resolution regarding free parking passes for elected officials

Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Board will review the FY22 audit and consider the FY24 budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding an EDC budget increase and updates on upcoming tourism events.

• Review of FY22 audit
• FY24 budget consideration
• EDC budget increase discussion
• Updates on upcoming events including Miss TN USA and King Kat tournament

Power Board

The Power Board will review October monthly reports and discuss broadband operating policies. The meeting also includes consideration of professional service contracts and purchase requests.

• Broadband Operating Policies
• Vivicast contracts
• Purchase requests for Graybar, Davis H Elliot, and WESCO

Beer Board

The Clarksville Beer Board will consider permit applications for three businesses. No citations or special events are listed on this agenda.

• New permit application: Chick’N Cone (1011 Winn Way Suite 115)
• New permit application: Shelby’s Trio (304 N. Second St.)
• New permit application: Taste City Buffett (122 Dover Crossing)

Regional Planning Commission

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning applications and subdivision plats. Proposed changes include transitioning agricultural land to commercial or residential use and updating lot coverage standards. Some items, such as Red River Ridge, have been deferred.

• Rezoning 6 acres at Pea Ridge Rd. & Sambar Dr. for a car wash and restaurant (Z-7-2023)
• Rezoning 114 acres near I-24 from agricultural to highway interchange/commercial district (CZ-1-2023)
• Text amendment regarding lot coverage standards and minor updates (ZO-3-2022)
• Revised preliminary plat approval for Tandy Hills (S-117-2022)
• Site review for a medical office building at 1000 South Gateway Blvd (SR-61-2022)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing purchasing reports and professional service bids. The agenda includes first readings of ordinances for several school sidewalk projects and updates on water treatment plant project fees.

• $6,084,506.10 fee increase for North Clarksville Water Treatment Plant project
• $1,586,565 fee increase for WWTP Thermal Dryer project
• $100,727.25 contract for Fire Dept training facility design
• First reading of ordinances for five school sidewalk projects
• Report of legal expenditures including Batson Nolan cases

Common Design Review Board

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission will elect officers and approve minutes from December 19, 2022. The meeting also includes a modification to case number MSCD-51-2022.

• Election of officers
• Approval of December 19, 2022 minutes
• Modification of plan MSCD-51-2022

Sustainability Board

The board will review FY23 grant tracking and discuss plans for the new year. Members will also set the February agenda, which includes presentations on electric vehicles and Lean City. Public comment will feature an update on APSU/Healthy Yards.

• FY23 Grant Tracking
• Electric Vehicle Presentation (February)
• Lean City Presentation (February)
• APSU/Healthy Yards Update

Economic Development Council

This agenda is a public notice for a regularly scheduled meeting of the Executive Committee on January 19, 2023. The provided text contains only procedural notice and does not list specific business items or topics.

Access Management Board of Appeals

The Board will consider Case #2023-01, a request by SHJ Construction Group for full access off Golf Club Lane and Madison Street. This appeal follows a decision by the Director of Streets to only allow driveway access from Drinkard Drive. The project involves a proposed carwash at 1768 Madison Street.

• Request for full access off Golf Club Lane and Madison Street (Case #2023-01)
• Appeal of Director of Streets decision regarding driveway placement

Gas & Water Board

The Gas & Water Board will review department reports, including professional services fee increases. These updates involve the WWTP Thermal Dryer project and the North Clarksville Water Treatment Plant project. The board will also review surplus property sales from late 2022.

• $1,586,565 fee increase for WWTP Thermal Dryer project
• $6,084,506 fee increase for North Clarksville Water Treatment Plant project
• $1,255 in surplus property sales via Govdeals.com

Clarksville Housing Authority

The board will review the minutes from the December 07, 2022, meeting. The agenda includes updates on operations, asset management, and resident services. Additionally, the board is scheduled to review financial statements for November and December 2022.

• Approval of December 07, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of CHA financial statements for November and December 2022
• Review of CHA Concord Gardens financial statements for November 2022
• Executive Director's report on operations, asset management, and resident services

Public Safety Committee

The Clarksville Public Safety Committee meeting consists of procedural reviews and departmental reports with no committee or city council actions required. The agenda includes monthly updates from Building & Codes, Fire Rescue, and the Police Department, as well as a department orientation presentation.

• Monthly reports from Building & Codes, Fire Rescue, and Police Department
• Review of Building & Codes permit and revenue data
• December 2022 Fire Rescue activity summary
• December 2022 Police Department ABC permit statistics

Tree Board

The Tree Board is reviewing a report on Riverside Trees and discussing goals for the upcoming year. This includes managing the TAEP grant and addressing board vacancies. The meeting also addresses infrastructure risks that prevent new plantings in certain Riverside Drive wells.

• Decision not to plant new trees in specific Riverside Drive wells due to high-pressure water main risks
• Update on TAEP grant plantings at Riverview Cemetery, Smith Trahern Mansion, and Swan Lake Golf Course
• Discussion of annual goals including a Tree Topping Campaign and Arbor Day celebration
• Status update on the Big Tree Contest and Landmark Tree Program

Parking Commission

The commission will review management updates regarding the parking garage construction progress and F&M Arena event schedules. The meeting also includes reviews of Ballparc and ParkMobile financial performance.

• Update on parking garage construction budget and timeline
• Review of Ballparc and ParkMobile financial reports
• Discussion regarding handicap/van accessible spaces

Clarksville Housing Authority

The Clarksville Housing Authority will discuss the timeline of previous events related to development and the status of new development. The meeting also includes a review regarding the Interim Executive Director & Consultant.

• Timeline of previous development events
• Status of new development
• Status of Interim Executive Director & Consultant
• Public comment period

Transportation, Streets, Garage Committee

The committee is reviewing ordinances to authorize property acquisitions and easements for multiple school sidewalk projects. The agenda also includes updates to the city's cemetery ordinance and departmental reports on transit, streets, and garage operations.

• Ordinances for easements at Hazelwood/Pisgah, Meriwether, Rossview, Northeast Complex, and Peachers Mill schools
• Revision of City Ordinance regarding Riverview Cemetery management
• Street Department report on December work orders and winter weather response
• Transit ridership and financial reports for late 2022

Beer Board

The Clarksville Beer Board is meeting to review new permit applications and other business. This includes an on-premises permit request for Wing Em Up LLC, doing business as Dream Wings.

• New permit application for Wing Em Up LLC (DBA Dream Wings) at 3402 Canilo Dr Suite 500

Housing & Community Development Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Committee will discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application overview. The committee will also review the CDBG FY 23-24 application process and consider adopting minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting.

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Overview
• CDBG FY 23-24 Application Process
• Adoption of December 12, 2022 minutes

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to adopt the December 13, 2022, minutes and review the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda consists of procedural items and department project updates.

• Adoption of December 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of 2023 meeting schedule
• Department project updates

Human Relations Commission

The commission is reviewing bylaws updates and city spending processes. Members will also discuss event sponsorships for early 2023 and potential training opportunities.

• Bylaws update with City Attorney Lance Baker
• Review of spending and purchasing guidelines
• Discussion on event sponsorships for January through March 2023
• Discussion regarding recording meetings via Google Meets
• Discussion on committee vacancies and training opportunities

Power Board

The CDE Lightband Personnel Committee meeting will address benefits and policies. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Review of benefits and policies

City Council

The Clarksville City Council will review several zoning ordinance changes and property acquisition proposals. This includes negotiations for a new fire station and the expansion of Dixon Park. The council will also discuss purchasing property for zero to very low income housing.

• Rezoning at Louisiana Ave & Laura Dr from R-2 to R-6
• Property acquisition and exchange for the expansion of Dixon Park
• Negotiations for a property purchase to be used as a fire station
• Budget amendments for Capital Projects, General, and Pandemic Relief Funds
• Support for License Plate Reader equipment acquisition

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clarksville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider seven applications regarding property uses and setbacks. These include requests for home offices, guest houses, and specific setback variances. The board will also adopt minutes from the December 7, 2022 meeting.

• Use permit request for a business home office at 2964 Core Dr.
• A 17-foot front yard setback variance for 2303 Woodmeadow Dr.
• Use permit requests for guest houses at 1156 Ishee Dr. and 1716 Merrywood Dr.
• Use permit request for a Federal Firearms License at 504 Wingfield Ct.
• A 49.9-foot front yard setback variance on South Gateway Blvd.

City Council

This special session is an oath of office ceremony for Mayor Charles Smith and several City Council members. The agenda also includes the presentation of certificates of election and the election of a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Oath of office for Mayor Charles Smith
• Oath of office for City Council members from Wards 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11
• Presentation of certificates of election
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem