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Transcript: Regular session, 2026-01-08

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  1. 0:00:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Gracious God how we thank you for this day. This is the day that you have made and I surely will
  2. 0:00:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript rejoice and be glad therein 69 years. God I thank you. God right now we come to lift up Clarksville
  3. 0:00:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Tennessee in the name of Jesus God. God we ask that you would look on us today and God give us
  4. 0:00:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript wisdom to make decisions that you would have for us to make for the greater good of Clarksville
  5. 0:00:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Tennessee God. And God we ask right now that you would bless the city council right now
  6. 0:00:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and bless the mayor God. Not only him the county mayor God. Bless everybody that represents
  7. 0:00:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Clarksville Tennessee as a whole God. We just pray right now for understanding compassion
  8. 0:00:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and love right now in the name of Jesus God. And God we just bless your name with the highest praise
  9. 0:00:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and that is hallelujah. We say thank you in advance for what you're
  10. 0:00:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript getting ready to do. Speak to our hearts and speak to our minds right now. We decrease so that you
  11. 0:01:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript can increase in us. In Jesus great big name we ask it all and we believe it. We receive it and in the
  12. 0:01:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript book of Mark you said we could have it. Amen. Members please register your attendance.
  13. 0:01:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk please take the role. All members are present. Thank you Madam Clerk. We do have a couple
  14. 0:02:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of special recognitions. Councilman Smith we'll recognize you
  15. 0:02:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript first in the well for your recognitions. Well tonight I will be presenting the 8th of August
  16. 0:02:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Emancipation Day Awards. I want to recognize those who were part of the team that worked
  17. 0:03:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript behind the scenes and on the scene to make the 2025 8th of August
  18. 0:03:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Emancipation Day a grand celebration to remember at Dixon Park. Their help and support made it
  19. 0:03:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript possible for hundreds of citizens and visitors from out of town to enjoy a free event open to
  20. 0:03:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the public which many African Americans in Tennessee recognize as Freedom Day. The first
  21. 0:03:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript recorded 8th of August celebration was held in Greenville, Tennessee in 1871.
  22. 0:03:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Coordinated by Sam Johnson, a freed slave of President Andrew Johnson who freed his people
  23. 0:03:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on August the 8th. The 8th of August has been celebrated for 154
  24. 0:03:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript years in Tennessee. I am reminded of the scriptural of Exodus Chapter 12 when
  25. 0:04:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the Lord told the Israelites he said remember and celebrate the date that our believers are praying for.
  26. 0:04:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you out of Egypt, the land of slavery. We all have experienced suppression and slavery in some
  27. 0:04:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript shape form of fashion. America, for example, celebrates July the 4th to remember the day
  28. 0:04:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that it gained its freedom from Great Britain. In 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the
  29. 0:04:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Declaration of Independence, which declared the 13 colonies to be free and independent state.
  30. 0:04:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This was a pivotal moment. So tonight, I will recognize a few recipients of the 8th of August
  31. 0:04:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Award who helped to break the chains and to keep the dream of freedom alive. As I call your name,
  32. 0:04:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you're here tonight, I'm going to ask you to come forward. Now, I know the policemen,
  33. 0:05:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there were a lot of policemen that were involved in securing the event. However,
  34. 0:05:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they couldn't be here because I...
  35. 0:05:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I asked Chief Bernardine that if he would just send one representative. And so, it was several
  36. 0:05:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of them. But we're going to start out with Ms. Lee Harpell, if she's here tonight. Is she here
  37. 0:05:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tonight? Yeah, we... I think they're in order, I think. Yes. And it reads as thus. The 8th of August,
  38. 0:05:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Emancipation Day, Chains Abound.
  39. 0:05:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Broken. That's what it looks like. If y'all can see it. Presented to Lee Harpell. Thank you for
  40. 0:05:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript lending a helping hand for the Emancipation Day celebration. Signed, my name and Mayor Joe Pitts.
  41. 0:05:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you. Next group, I don't know if Wade Cooper is in here tonight. Wade Cooper. Okay. And
  42. 0:06:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't think he's here tonight. Okay. Now, we will have another award. And this, before we do the
  43. 0:06:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript special recognition to Carver Casey. Is he here tonight? Carver Casey. They're not letting a lot
  44. 0:06:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of people in downstairs. I tried to get him in and he said he couldn't come in because of the
  45. 0:06:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript fire marshal. So, we are presenting that to him. And I would give that to him personally. He has
  46. 0:06:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript been giving a continuous charitable donation to support this day.
  47. 0:06:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He has been giving for five, six years. A non-stop. Always giving. This program is put
  48. 0:07:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript together on donations. Donations by citizens. And we have some mentionable, I want to mention
  49. 0:07:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript some people that are always giving. And that would be, let me mention, let's see. Turn it around.
  50. 0:07:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay. Now, for the police department,
  51. 0:07:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm going to,
  52. 0:07:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm going to ask, is Ms. Hubbard here? Sergeant Hubbard. How you doing? We want to present this
  53. 0:07:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript award to you as well. And listen, you're taking this back to the police department and y'all
  54. 0:07:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to hang it up in a nice place. To let people know that you did support something for
  55. 0:07:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript African Americans. And we appreciate that. You do it every year. And so, I'm going to ask you to
  56. 0:08:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript read off the names of the people. Do you want me to do it? I can do it. Okay.
  57. 0:08:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, myself, Sergeant Brittany Hubbard, Sergeant Nicholas Newman, Officer Brandon Doss, Officer Heather Boyce, Officer Megan Gibbons, now detective, Officer Timothy Burlingame, Officer Cardavious Davis, Officer Jorge Castillo, Officer Jesus Salazar, Officer Kristen Ashford, also detective, Officer Martinez Richmond, and Officer Richard Malone.
  58. 0:08:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you. Come on and get a picture.
  59. 0:08:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Come on.
  60. 0:08:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh, yeah.
  61. 0:08:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hold it up, sir.
  62. 0:08:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I can see it.
  63. 0:08:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  64. 0:08:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you so much.
  65. 0:08:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's going to do it.
  66. 0:08:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I want to thank everyone who has always given to this special event.
  67. 0:09:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We taking them up.
  68. 0:09:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This special event and made it possible for us to celebrate.
  69. 0:09:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A couple in there are those who gave donations, big donations.
  70. 0:09:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we thank them for that.
  71. 0:09:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now, he probably couldn't get in.
  72. 0:09:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There are some that could not get in downstairs.
  73. 0:09:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There are some that could not get in downstairs.
  74. 0:09:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We are filled to capacity.
  75. 0:09:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But that's fine.
  76. 0:09:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They'll still get their awards.
  77. 0:09:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  78. 0:09:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  79. 0:09:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're going to let you take it.
  80. 0:09:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  81. 0:09:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, members.
  82. 0:09:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And, ladies and gentlemen, it is a bittersweet evening because this marks the last final
  83. 0:09:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript regular session for a member of the city council.
  84. 0:09:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's bittersweet because we're losing here on the council, but we are also gaining her
  85. 0:09:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as part of Congressman Matt Van Epp's staff.
  86. 0:09:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I'm going to invite Councilman Deanna McLaughlin to please come to the well.
  87. 0:10:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we'll be right back.
  88. 0:10:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're going to present her a proclamation in honor of now 15 years and a few days on
  89. 0:10:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this city council.
  90. 0:10:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript She termed out, and then she came back.
  91. 0:10:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So she didn't get enough the first time, first go around.
  92. 0:10:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I wanted to work with you.
  93. 0:10:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh, thank you.
  94. 0:10:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you very much.
  95. 0:10:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Good answer.
  96. 0:10:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  97. 0:10:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Good answer.
  98. 0:10:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're going to invite her husband, Officer Dave McLaughlin, to please come forward as
  99. 0:10:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript well.
  100. 0:10:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know he hates it, but he can endure it for about 10 minutes, and then we'll release
  101. 0:10:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you.
  102. 0:10:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is a proclamation in honor of Deanna McLaughlin, Councilman Ward 2.
  103. 0:10:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript She has been a tremendous advocate for the citizens of Clarksville, serving three terms,
  104. 0:10:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from January 1st, 2007 to December 31, 2018, and a fourth term, which began January 1st,
  105. 0:10:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2022, set to conclude January 10th, 2026, with plans to serve as Deputy District Director
  106. 0:11:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for Congressman Matt Van Epp's, representing Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, and
  107. 0:11:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a third term, from December 12th, 2010, to December 24th, 2009, and a third term, which
  108. 0:11:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript begins March 14th, 2012, and a third term, which ends May 1st, 2011, and a third term,
  109. 0:11:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript She has been a great advocate for the residents of Clarksville, with her hard work and support
  110. 0:11:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for the city of Clarksville, since those who began her work and who have since graduated
  111. 0:11:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from the University of Clarksville, and who have the chance to return to Clarksville,
  112. 0:11:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and this in few weeks, and that is, first and foremost, because she is a great advocate
  113. 0:11:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for this city, and I know that last year, she stood out in the country, as did before,
  114. 0:11:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and it is very clear to me.
  115. 0:11:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript social media to ensure direct communication with residents of Ward 2.
  116. 0:11:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And whereas Councilman McLaughlin chaired the Restoring Clarksville Initiative,
  117. 0:11:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a multi-departmental effort to revitalize neighborhoods and
  118. 0:11:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript improve the quality of life by addressing neglected properties. And whereas
  119. 0:11:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman McLaughlin worked with Parks and Recreation on the successful expansion
  120. 0:11:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of Ewing C. Burchett Park. And whereas, this is getting heavy,
  121. 0:12:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whereas, alright, and whereas Councilman McLaughlin championed the successful
  122. 0:12:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript enhancement of a crosswalk on Cunningham Lane at New Providence
  123. 0:12:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Middle School to improve pedestrian safety. And whereas, Councilman
  124. 0:12:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript McLaughlin participated in key community events, including National Night Out,
  125. 0:12:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mayor's Summer Night Lights, Fright on Franklin, the Polar Bear Plunge,
  126. 0:12:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which is coming up, by the way. Okay, you're
  127. 0:12:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript still eligible. And the Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade
  128. 0:12:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and Wreaths Across America. And whereas, Councilman McLaughlin was
  129. 0:12:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the first active duty military spouse
  130. 0:12:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript elected to City Council, and she is the Tennessee Commissioner
  131. 0:12:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and State Council Chairman of the Military Interstate Children's
  132. 0:12:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Compact, among many other current and former military
  133. 0:12:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and veteran organization affiliations. And whereas, Councilman
  134. 0:12:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript McLaughlin and her husband, David, are the proud parents of Caitlin,
  135. 0:13:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whereby they are instilling the value of community service in the next generation.
  136. 0:13:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And whereas, Councilman McLaughlin will be famously remembered
  137. 0:13:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for her birthday cupcakes.
  138. 0:13:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Each month, commemorating a Councilmember's special day or treats
  139. 0:13:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that highlighted an official or unofficial holiday or an event.
  140. 0:13:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now, therefore, I, Joe Pitts, Mayor of the City of Clarksville, do hereby
  141. 0:13:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript encourage all citizens to join me in honoring Councilman Deanna McLaughlin
  142. 0:13:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for her extraordinary contributions to the City of Clarksville
  143. 0:13:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and its citizens. It's signed, sealed, framed, and delivered
  144. 0:13:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to you, Councilman McLaughlin. I'll save my comments for the
  145. 0:13:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript end of the meeting, if that's okay.
  146. 0:13:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilmember Deanna McLaughlin. Some of these people don't want to hear them.
  147. 0:13:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay. I got you. I got you. Thank you very much. Thank you for your service.
  148. 0:14:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor. Yes, we'll get a picture.
  149. 0:14:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Come on up, Mr. Casey.
  150. 0:14:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is one of the, one who has been given
  151. 0:14:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the August 8th celebration since we began.
  152. 0:14:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We began. He's been given. Let's give him a hand.
  153. 0:14:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you. I want to present this award to you. It's the 8th of
  154. 0:15:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript August, Emancipation Day Celebration. Chains are broken because of your
  155. 0:15:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript generous donations, charitable donations that you have always given us.
  156. 0:15:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you for your continued donations to the Emancipation Day celebration.
  157. 0:15:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I signed it. And Mayor Pitts. Thank you.
  158. 0:15:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hold it so we can get a picture.
  159. 0:15:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  160. 0:15:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't know how long we're going to let you stay in here, but
  161. 0:15:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're going to have to go.
  162. 0:16:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, next item on our agenda is the Planning Commission report.
  163. 0:16:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you're recognized. Thank you, Mayor. Called on: Stacey Streetman
  164. 0:16:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, would you please read the ordinances and resolution before us tonight?
  165. 0:17:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 40-2025-26,
  166. 0:17:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript first reading, an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the city of
  167. 0:17:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Clarksville, application of Jonathan Blick for a zone change on properties
  168. 0:17:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript consisting of the City of Clarksville, the City of Clarksville, the City of Clarksville, the City of Clarksville, the City of Clarksville,
  169. 0:17:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a three separate parcels, the first fronting on the north frontage of Hickory Grove Boulevard,
  170. 0:17:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the southern frontage of Elwood Drive at the intersection of Hickory Grove Boulevard and Elwood Drive.
  171. 0:17:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The remaining two parcels are located at [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] and 400 and a half Hickory Grove Boulevard
  172. 0:17:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from R2, single family residential district, to R3, three family residential district.
  173. 0:17:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 41-2025-26, first reading,
  174. 0:17:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the City of Clarksville,
  175. 0:17:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript application of Fonda Malone for a zone change on a parcel fronting on the east frontage
  176. 0:17:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of North Whitfield Road, 200 plus or minus feet north of the North of the North Whitfield Road
  177. 0:17:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and Needmore Road roundabout from AG Agricultural District to R5 Residential District.
  178. 0:18:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 42-2025-26, first reading, an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the City of Clarksville,
  179. 0:18:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript application of Fonda Malone for a zone change on a parcel located at the northeast quadrant
  180. 0:18:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the North Whitfield Road and Needmore Road roundabout from R2, single family residential district to C2, General Commercial District.
  181. 0:18:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 46-2025-26, first reading, an ordinance amending the zoning code and map the City of Clarksville,
  182. 0:18:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript application of Ligon Home Builders Gailas Stewart a derral Akins for a zone change on a property consisting of five elements and 15 are 1991 and 1991.
  183. 0:18:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of four tracts of land located at the northern terminus of bell road from ag agricultural
  184. 0:18:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript district and r2 single family residential district to our three three family residential district
  185. 0:18:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ordinance 49 2025 26 first reading an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the city of
  186. 0:19:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript clarksville application of qp4 for a zone change on two parcels fronting on an undeveloped tract
  187. 0:19:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of land located at the western terminus of corey overlook way from r5 residential district to r2a
  188. 0:19:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript single family residential district ordinance 50 2025 26 first reading an ordinance amending the
  189. 0:19:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript zoning code and map of the city of clarksville application of crest properties for zone change
  190. 0:19:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] from r1 single family residential district to r2a single family
  191. 0:19:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript residential district ordinance 51
  192. 0:19:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2025 26 first reading an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the city of clarksville
  193. 0:19:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript application of cgh properties for a zone change on [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] from r1 single family
  194. 0:19:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript residential district to r3 three family residential district and resolution 34 2025 26 please note
  195. 0:20:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this item does not require a public hearing and was postponed at the december 4th council meeting
  196. 0:20:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a resolution approving a
  197. 0:20:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript amendment of portions of howard street lincoln drive and ernest shelton drive
  198. 0:20:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript councilman streetman thank you mayor and thank you madam clark mayor i move we go into public
  199. 0:20:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hearings motion been made and properly second to revert to public hearing without objection
  200. 0:20:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're now in public hearing first item on our public hearing agenda is item a ordinance 40
  201. 0:20:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2025 26 an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the city of clarksville application
  202. 0:20:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of jonathan blick is there anyone in the audience that wishes to speak in favor of ordinance 40.
  203. 0:20:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you would give us your name and you have five minutes
  204. 0:20:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript jonathan blake [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] um got a packed house tonight so lucky to speak um
  205. 0:20:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so i bring this before you guys there we're changing to r3 zoning i know you guys may have
  206. 0:21:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript received the email that i sent you guys on tuesday i believe when you guys had your executive session
  207. 0:21:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but you know we're just looking to build uh affordable housing and the way to get to that
  208. 0:21:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is with the r3 zoning
  209. 0:21:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're building some small single-story houses was what we would like to do we'd like to keep
  210. 0:21:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it under 200 000 maybe even flirt with 180 000 price range currently okay yep and then currently
  211. 0:21:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript housing on the market it starts at about 225 for a single family and we think you know going to
  212. 0:21:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript single story keeping them one to two bedrooms two full baths uh definitely helps us achieve that
  213. 0:21:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript she's gonna go ahead and pass these out to you guys but you'll note that the
  214. 0:21:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript first three photos on the first page are the examples of what we intend to build
  215. 0:22:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and then on the second page is what's currently been sold in the last year on
  216. 0:22:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hickory Grove Boulevard now this is a Boulevard and I will note that so it's a
  217. 0:22:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript collector road that leads to Cumberland Drive and to cover a Cumberland Drive so
  218. 0:22:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in Riverside and you'll see that these the homes that are currently sold on the
  219. 0:22:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript street 125 to 215 thousand on page three we're looking at our encroachment for a
  220. 0:22:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript lot one the proposed lot one so to be honest where we may be
  221. 0:22:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a lot one so to be honest where we may be
  222. 0:22:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript selling this lot to the neighbor to make that amend or you know we had to
  223. 0:22:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript disturb anything that he's already completed so a way to do that is to get
  224. 0:22:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the smaller lot so we're able to sell to the neighbor currently the lots that
  225. 0:23:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript could be subdivided are about double the size of what we're asking to be changed
  226. 0:23:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to so we wouldn't be able to give up any any road frontage or any additional
  227. 0:23:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript square footage because we
  228. 0:23:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would need those for the lots we could currently get and then there are two
  229. 0:23:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript existing structures on this and I just wanted to prove to you guys that we're
  230. 0:23:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not going to tear these down they were built in 1950 and 1955 they're builder
  231. 0:23:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript houses so Mr. Mobley actually built the smaller blue house in the back and I'm
  232. 0:23:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sure he was young and was he waited about five years and built a bigger
  233. 0:23:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript house in front of it and so that was he what he was able to do but they're an
  234. 0:23:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript immaculate condition.
  235. 0:23:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript My aunt is actually living currently in the blue house she's 70 years old it's
  236. 0:23:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript one level and that's what we're trying to build to adhere to those people and
  237. 0:23:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript then of course affordability wise and then just so your information and
  238. 0:24:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tracking I've also copy and pasted that email that I sent you guys on Tuesday
  239. 0:24:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I know it's a quick turnaround so just having you that to reference and
  240. 0:24:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript then on the last page is the proposed lots like I said we're not at the
  241. 0:24:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this time we're not looking to build in front of the houses just because it may
  242. 0:24:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript put a damper on selling those as well and our intent is to build in the
  243. 0:24:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript available freed lot there is a small triangle lot it is across the street from
  244. 0:24:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this and we're looking to do a single family over there as well currently if
  245. 0:24:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you all know the polyglorium theorem like I don't you may be better but
  246. 0:24:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right now we're dealing with 40 foot setbacks and with our three we would be
  247. 0:24:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 20 foot setbacks off the street so it would just give us a little bit better
  248. 0:24:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript building pad and we could accomplish that with a BZA but since we're asking
  249. 0:25:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for our three on this and we're already touching five properties that are our
  250. 0:25:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript three already we assume that this is acceptable and I know I just support a
  251. 0:25:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript lot of information in front of you guys that's why I was trying to bring
  252. 0:25:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it as two different R3 zoning requests but the Planning Commission decided it
  253. 0:25:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript might be better to bring all at one time but there's a lot of moving parts in
  254. 0:25:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this so I'm free to answer any questions that you might have we do have questions
  255. 0:25:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript councilman Smith you're recognized
  256. 0:25:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript how much you um charging for these homes well they're um 600 to 800 square feet
  257. 0:25:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's a living space a kitchen a dining area and then the bedrooms and black
  258. 0:26:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bedrooms and baths can be moved around so they're either one to two bedrooms or
  259. 0:26:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript one or to do baths so we're looking to price those at 180 to 200 000 yeah
  260. 0:26:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript such a small home for that big amount of money these are like tiny homes I mean I
  261. 0:26:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hear what you're saying yes trying to help the native but that's uh well it's
  262. 0:26:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript never been done before I'll tell you that so we're not sure exactly what how
  263. 0:26:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript much it's going to cost us and without me knowing that right now the character
  264. 0:26:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the homes over there now uh yes ma'am like I said the little blue house that's
  265. 0:26:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript currently at the rear of the property is uh similar and like kind it's a one
  266. 0:26:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bedroom one
  267. 0:26:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bath and it's actually smaller than what we've proposed yeah that's one house but
  268. 0:26:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I see a house here that's uh pretty big that you on this picture
  269. 0:27:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they look mighty mighty small these homes are bigger here on Hickory Grove
  270. 0:27:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and they're older and then also um they're uh I couldn't say so I'm a bit disappointed
  271. 0:27:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the size of the house
  272. 0:27:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are these homes 600 to 800 square feet for almost two hundred thousand dollars
  273. 0:27:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript well we can build bigger if you'd like but they're going to be more expensive
  274. 0:27:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's the only thing because currently we're selling um around 1200 square foot
  275. 0:27:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript homes we're selling those for 275.
  276. 0:27:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean the land is the most expensive part of anything I understand but yes ma'am I'm
  277. 0:27:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not happy with the look of these homes I'm just gonna say well we will be to put
  278. 0:27:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript brick fence on that if that if it does help to match the uh stone and the brick that's already
  279. 0:27:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the area okay yes thank you no problem Councilman shakina you recognize yes thank you
  280. 0:28:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mayor uh Mr Blick looking at your diagram and looking at what came from the regional planning
  281. 0:28:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Commission um last month the regional planning Commission said you could put 14 units on this
  282. 0:28:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right I would suppose that that is with tearing all the existing units down yes so
  283. 0:28:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so yeah so I see on your sketch here you have a lot of space where you have this one house sitting
  284. 0:28:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at um so you don't have plans to tear this down in the future because we we're voting on all of
  285. 0:28:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this correct right so even if we vote on this six tonight well once we vote on it we have voted on
  286. 0:28:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it so you can always go and add the other six so now you still could have more than six homes on
  287. 0:28:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there correct I just want to know I would tell you that that house is worth around 385 000 and any
  288. 0:28:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript kind of building in front of it
  289. 0:28:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript severely diminish that price rate so um you know and then also the way the reason we're rezoning
  290. 0:28:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the R3 as you'll see the back house um it's only it currently doesn't have any road frontage it's
  291. 0:29:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript landlocked um and there's a gap there I'm not sure if there was something that was recorded wrong but
  292. 0:29:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um there's a fight there so with the R3 zoning we're trying to get that minimal space that we
  293. 0:29:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript have that back house which I'll be selling to my aunt and she's currently lived there for two months
  294. 0:29:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript now so and the six the six homes that you're looking at building they're going to have their
  295. 0:29:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript own individual driveways correct correct okay all right that's all I have thank you mayor thank you
  296. 0:29:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript any more questions for Mr blick saying none thank you sir thank you anyone else in the audience wish
  297. 0:29:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to speak in favor of ordinance 40. anyone in the audience wish to speak against ordinance 40.
  298. 0:29:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript next item is item B ordinance 41 20.25.
  299. 0:29:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 26 an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the city of Clarksville application of Fonda
  300. 0:29:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Malone is there anyone in the audience that wishes to speak in favor of ordinance 41. Mr Garrett if
  301. 0:30:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you would give us your name and you have five minutes all right Richard Garrett [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time]
  302. 0:30:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] I just want to give you a little information about this uh rezoning as well
  303. 0:30:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as the subsequent one after it um this one's R5 the next one is going to be C2
  304. 0:30:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this time after uh speaking with um Councilman Brown we've decided that we're not going to
  305. 0:30:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript really move forward with the C2 on the the next zoning uh we're focused pretty much just on
  306. 0:30:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript building 14 townhouses on the uh R5 and I'm hoping if you have any other questions about
  307. 0:30:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the project I think an application is stated affordable housing you know I've been up here
  308. 0:30:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript plenty of times and yeah I know my track record as far as you know just being available to the
  309. 0:30:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city to provide affordable housing questions for Mr Garrett Councilman Smith you're recognized thank Called on: Wanda Smith
  310. 0:30:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you Mayor uh Mr Garrett yes ma'am you have a good track record with me but uh I remember visiting a
  311. 0:31:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript couple of your apartments over there in front of the school you allowed me to go in you showed
  312. 0:31:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript me around and what concerned me was that there was no dining area for the children to eat
  313. 0:31:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they could just take their food in their rooms or i mean the the plan that you had set out
  314. 0:31:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it does not accommodate children i mean you had rooms in there but uh there was no dining area
  315. 0:31:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and i was kind of shocked and i know you said you're building these for a low income and
  316. 0:31:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript everything but i think that if these homes that you're going to build um over here going to be
  317. 0:31:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like that i can't vote for them unless they have a dining area in there somewhere for the children
  318. 0:31:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to eat i mean you know you don't just put them in there and say hey you find somewhere to eat
  319. 0:31:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know you got to have a dining area or something a bar or something for them to
  320. 0:32:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript see that not to take it in the room yes ma'am um just to follow up so in that four bedroom
  321. 0:32:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript unit that we went to and even with the three bedroom all we did was we removed the formal
  322. 0:32:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dining room to accommodate more bedrooms because that's one of the
  323. 0:32:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript problems is in affordable housing you can't make the the unit bigger without charging more and so
  324. 0:32:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we keep the square footage the same but we're removing the dining room formal dining rooms
  325. 0:32:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's still an eat-in kitchen that has the bar so in that four bedroom when you come in you've
  326. 0:32:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript got the l-shaped bar there and it's the same way within the three bedroom so we just got rid of the
  327. 0:32:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript formal dining room to be able to put another bedroom in there to keep it affordable because
  328. 0:32:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript otherwise we'd have to make it you know 22 to 24
  329. 0:32:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript foot wide and you know that's part of the issue we get calls all the time from you know residents
  330. 0:32:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on rental assistance that are saying hey you got any three bedrooms got any four bedrooms and their
  331. 0:32:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript vouchers only allow them to be within a certain range and so the only way like i said to do it is
  332. 0:33:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to eliminate the formal dining room but we still leave them with a a bar area in that eating kitchen
  333. 0:33:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to you know put the bar stools up against i hear what you're saying but i didn't see a bar in there
  334. 0:33:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um as i said i i just i just think that you know if you're gonna accommodate the low income or the
  335. 0:33:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript those who on fixed incomes they need a dining room to eat it don't have to be real big but they need
  336. 0:33:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript somewhere to eat not in their bedrooms uh as you stated to me uh i just don't think that's uh
  337. 0:33:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript kosher i don't understand i just think uh you know even though we're just not gonna stack them in
  338. 0:33:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like pigs hey you want four bedrooms but you're gonna get a little bit of food and you're gonna go
  339. 0:33:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for a beer room but jingo had no dining room it doesn't suffice with me no worries and if you'd
  340. 0:33:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like i can send you the link to the units that you walk through with video tours to all the council
  341. 0:33:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's an eden kitchen that has the bar i have no problem with uh sending y'all the link to my
  342. 0:34:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript website that has all the pictures and videos but yeah we we have uh we have barriers for the
  343. 0:34:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript children or whoever how many can sit at the bar uh it just ranges three to four three to four
  344. 0:34:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript yes ma'am okay okay thank you councilman mclaughlin you're recognized mayor um so you
  345. 0:34:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you said that uh you're going to not move forward with ordinance 42 is is your desire to have mr
  346. 0:34:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript brown motion to defer when we get to that the commercial the c2 piece uh you said motion to
  347. 0:34:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript defer or you had when you were talking about the case we're on now you had mentioned that you
  348. 0:34:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript weren't going to proceed with the commercial rezoning on the corner
  349. 0:34:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so have you spoken with somebody i have okay thank you yes ma'am councilman she can't have
  350. 0:34:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you recognized yes thank you ma'am mr garrett uh i just want to ask you about the parking
  351. 0:34:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript situation since this is right off the need board in north whitfield um and i see you talking about
  352. 0:35:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 14 units correct yes sir how many parking per unit you're looking at there's a minimum requirement of
  353. 0:35:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript two per unit and then there'll be some additional like handicapping and guest parking okay
  354. 0:35:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um so just to give you some real information the parking system is based on three units
  355. 0:35:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with that particular c2 line that we're just going to use that as green space
  356. 0:35:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so we're totally fine with that one being voted down um so like i said i've already spoken with the uh
  357. 0:35:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript speak against Ordinance 41. Next item is Ordinance 42, 2025-26, an ordinance amending the zoning
  358. 0:35:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript code and map of the City of Clarksville, application of Fonda Malone. Anyone in the audience wish
  359. 0:36:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to speak in favor of Ordinance 42? Anyone in the audience wish to speak against Ordinance
  360. 0:36:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 42? Next item is Item 46, 2025-26, an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the City
  361. 0:36:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of Clarksville, application of Ligon Home Builders, Gayla Stewart, Daryl Aikens. Is there
  362. 0:36:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript anyone in the audience that wishes to speak in favor of Ordinance 46? If you would, give
  363. 0:36:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript us your name and you have five minutes.
  364. 0:36:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Calvin Ligon, [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time]. Just looking to do a continuation of the R3. We're single
  365. 0:36:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript family houses next door. We're currently developing. I purchased the easement from the Bell family,
  366. 0:36:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so Bell Road will be widened.
  367. 0:36:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All the way to the city specs. It's one of the requirements to get our final plat for
  368. 0:36:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the part we're actually developing now, so if anybody got any questions, I'll do my best
  369. 0:37:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to answer them.
  370. 0:37:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Questions for Mr. Ligon? Councilman Brown, you're recognized. Called on: Jimmy Brown
  371. 0:37:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor. Mr. Ligon, did you get to check with the city about right-of-way on
  372. 0:37:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Needmore? There was enough city-owned right-of-way to put in a turn lane there?
  373. 0:37:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir. We did check on it.
  374. 0:37:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Did they get back with you if there was enough room to put in?
  375. 0:37:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Turn lane?
  376. 0:37:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have to have a survey done, and it's the next step after tonight. If tonight's successful,
  377. 0:37:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript then I'm going to pay my engineer to do the survey to confirm the city has enough right-of-way,
  378. 0:37:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and if so, we're committed to installing that left turn lane off Needmore like we promised.
  379. 0:37:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay. Thank you.
  380. 0:37:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
  381. 0:37:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any more questions for Mr. Ligon?
  382. 0:37:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, sir.
  383. 0:37:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Anyone else in the audience wish to speak in favor of Ordinance 46?
  384. 0:37:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mr. Ross, give us your name, and you have five minutes.
  385. 0:38:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor, Councilmember. Stanley Ross, [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time].
  386. 0:38:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just here representing Mr. Ligon. He's working out on Bell Road, like he mentioned.
  387. 0:38:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He's already acquired the right-of-way to widen and improve Bell Road up to city street department standards,
  388. 0:38:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and he's asking to go to R3 just to make sure that he can make, and we've heard this word a few times tonight,
  389. 0:38:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript make sure that his houses there are affordable.
  390. 0:38:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We've got a piece of property that's got a TVA easement running through it,
  391. 0:38:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so in order to make this so the people can actually come in and buy lots there, we need a smaller lot size.
  392. 0:38:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're not asking to do R3 so that we can do any kind of multifamily or anything.
  393. 0:38:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He's already got a preliminary site plan approved for single-family detached R3 dwellings right next to it,
  394. 0:38:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and that's the plan if this goes through.
  395. 0:38:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we're trying to deal with that TVA easement.
  396. 0:38:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We've got the road widening done as part of his plan.
  397. 0:38:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's common space.
  398. 0:38:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He's going to try and get a little park for the kids in the neighborhood, that kind of thing,
  399. 0:39:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we've already had some traffic assessment, traffic study work done,
  400. 0:39:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I believe that showed that there's not going to be any change in the level of service.
  401. 0:39:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll be happy to answer any questions that y'all might have.
  402. 0:39:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mr. Ross.
  403. 0:39:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Chandler, you're recognized. Called on: Tim Chandler
  404. 0:39:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  405. 0:39:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript My concern is, I heard Mr. Ligon make the statement a while ago that the turning lane,
  406. 0:39:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and it's got to have a study done, and that's the next step after this.
  407. 0:39:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's kind of putting a cart in front of the horse.
  408. 0:39:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're asking us to approve this, and then maybe or maybe not this traffic study will come back.
  409. 0:39:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean, excuse me, the study will come back and say that, okay, there is or there isn't enough right of way for a turning lane.
  410. 0:39:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What's the holdup on financing?
  411. 0:39:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't know necessarily that the, and my understanding is the traffic study doesn't, even as is,
  412. 0:40:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't know that it affects the level of service for any of those roads.
  413. 0:40:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The issue that has come up is there were some questions about whether a turn lane can be put in.
  414. 0:40:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We'd already submitted this, and now there's got to be a survey done to determine that,
  415. 0:40:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so that's why we've, I think the turn lane question may have come up,
  416. 0:40:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript after the zoning application was already submitted, so that's why we're checking on that.
  417. 0:40:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't know when the survey will be completed, and I don't know if Mr. Ligon would want to go to the expense
  418. 0:40:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of having all that work done if he knows it's not going to be something that can pass,
  419. 0:40:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so that may answer some of those questions.
  420. 0:40:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, that's all. Thank you, Mayor.
  421. 0:40:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you. Any more questions for Mr. Ross?
  422. 0:40:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, sir.
  423. 0:40:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Council Members.
  424. 0:40:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is there anyone in the audience that wishes to speak against Ordinance 46?
  425. 0:41:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Next item is Item E, Ordinance 49-2025-26,
  426. 0:41:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the City of Clarksville, application of QP4.
  427. 0:41:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is there anyone in the audience that wishes to speak in favor of Ordinance 49?
  428. 0:41:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mr. Powers, give us your name, and you have five minutes.
  429. 0:41:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Good evening. Thank you. Bryce Powers, [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time].
  430. 0:41:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript When we master planned this property back in the day,
  431. 0:41:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in 2020, when we bought it, we'd identified this phase as a good candidate for townhomes.
  432. 0:41:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We had zoned it R5.
  433. 0:41:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript As the market has changed, and now that we're evaluating,
  434. 0:41:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the only access to this parcel is through two phases of single-family.
  435. 0:41:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We've decided to apply for this R2A to go back to single-family,
  436. 0:41:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be very in-kind with the phases that are already there,
  437. 0:41:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just feel like it's a better approach at this point.
  438. 0:41:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The townhomes, we had a site plan of roughly 98 units.
  439. 0:41:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This will be 35 single-family houses.
  440. 0:41:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Happy annual.
  441. 0:42:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mr. Powers.
  442. 0:42:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any other questions you might have?
  443. 0:42:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Questions for Mr. Powers?
  444. 0:42:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, sir.
  445. 0:42:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  446. 0:42:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is there anyone else in the audience that wishes to speak in favor of Ordinance 49?
  447. 0:42:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Anyone in the audience wish to speak against Ordinance 49?
  448. 0:42:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Next item is Item F, Ordinance 50, 2025-26,
  449. 0:42:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the City of Clarksville,
  450. 0:42:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript application of Crest properties.
  451. 0:42:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Anyone in the audience wishes to speak?
  452. 0:42:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mr. Black, I see you beat me to the punch.
  453. 0:42:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're recognized.
  454. 0:42:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You have five minutes.
  455. 0:42:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm going to help you speed it up a little bit.
  456. 0:42:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Good evening.
  457. 0:42:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Christian Black, one of the owners of this property.
  458. 0:42:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just wanted to come answer any questions you guys had.
  459. 0:42:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We rezoned this piece back in September, I believe.
  460. 0:42:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It was originally zoned for apartments.
  461. 0:42:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They were going to put, I think, 160 apartments here.
  462. 0:42:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We downzoned it to single-family, the R2A there that's to the south,
  463. 0:42:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we also purchased the house from a different seller to the north.
  464. 0:42:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So the city street we're going to put in off Concord will come in,
  465. 0:43:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we're going to put in the R2A to the east side of the R2A.
  466. 0:43:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This portion was intended to be part of that development,
  467. 0:43:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but it was zoned by the other seller, so we couldn't rezone it at that time,
  468. 0:43:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and so that's why we're here today.
  469. 0:43:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Questions for Mr. Black?
  470. 0:43:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, sir.
  471. 0:43:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Anyone else in the audience that wishes to speak in favor of Ordinance 50?
  472. 0:43:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Anyone in the audience wish to speak against Ordinance 50?
  473. 0:43:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Next item is Item G, Ordinance 51, 2025-26,
  474. 0:43:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the City of Clarksville,
  475. 0:43:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript application of CGH properties.
  476. 0:43:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is there anyone in the audience that wishes to speak in favor of Ordinance 51?
  477. 0:43:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mr. Smith, give us your name, and you have five minutes.
  478. 0:43:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Houston Smith, [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time].
  479. 0:43:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript After the executive session, we understood there's some opposition,
  480. 0:43:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we just asked to be sent back to planning, let us reevaluate this,
  481. 0:43:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and maybe we can come up with something that's a little bit more acceptable.
  482. 0:43:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if you have any questions, I can try.
  483. 0:43:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you can make note
  484. 0:44:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of that, so when you get there.
  485. 0:44:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, any questions for Mr. Smith?
  486. 0:44:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, anyone else in the audience wish to speak in favor of Ordinance 51?
  487. 0:44:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Anyone in the audience wish to speak against Ordinance 51?
  488. 0:44:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's okay, give us your name, and you have five minutes.
  489. 0:44:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Chris Gwinn, I'm 1190 Rossview, right next to it.
  490. 0:44:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And like I said, they just, I don't know why we need a triplex there.
  491. 0:44:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Why can't we just put a residential home on that, because they talk about affordable
  492. 0:44:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript homes and stuff like that, and I know that many homes are expensive,
  493. 0:44:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and apartment life is just as expensive because of the taxes on that thing,
  494. 0:44:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because I used to own some apartments.
  495. 0:44:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The taxes are ridiculous, so you've got to keep your rate,
  496. 0:44:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know, your mortgage, what you call your parents up, so it's not affordable.
  497. 0:44:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The most affordable housing you've got is like little houses, 1,000 to 1,200 square feet.
  498. 0:45:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's, I've built them, I've built apartments, I've built small homes,
  499. 0:45:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but far as square footage-wise, you're right, small homes shouldn't be that expensive.
  500. 0:45:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And why would you want a triplex right next to your school?
  501. 0:45:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Why would you want that with your kids?
  502. 0:45:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I used to own apartments, and it was all, nobody wants to clean the place,
  503. 0:45:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript nobody wants to pick that up, because that's not my, I don't know who put that there.
  504. 0:45:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You can't make them clean that place up, so if you own a residential home,
  505. 0:45:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're going to clean that up, and you don't want riff-raff walking through there
  506. 0:45:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to apartments where all your kids are going to go right past that time.
  507. 0:45:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, I mean, I just ask you, like, do not let them put a triplex.
  508. 0:45:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Residential home would be fine right there, and it would be affordable.
  509. 0:45:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, that's all I got to say.
  510. 0:45:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Questions for Mr. Wynn that you may want to get with Mr. Smith
  511. 0:45:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and figure out what he's got planned, because I think he wants us to send it back
  512. 0:45:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the Regional Planning Commission for consideration.
  513. 0:45:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He might put a residential home on it.
  514. 0:45:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right, thank you, sir.
  515. 0:46:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Appreciate it.
  516. 0:46:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Anyone else in the audience that wishes to speak against Ordinance 50-1?
  517. 0:46:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right, Big Sarge, give us your name, and you have five minutes.
  518. 0:46:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript AC Big Sarge Lopez.
  519. 0:46:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is, uh, I live [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time].
  520. 0:46:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The only thing is that, man, I take a roster for you to go to the Nashville VA
  521. 0:46:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all the time, and it's always packed.
  522. 0:46:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, well, we discussed this last night with our city councilperson,
  523. 0:46:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Deanna McLaughlin, in her, shall I say, in her hundredth and sixtieth
  524. 0:46:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript town hall meeting.
  525. 0:46:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so, as she gave us the information that we needed to make our own decision,
  526. 0:46:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and, bruh, for reals, for reals, for reals, there's no R-3 in the area.
  527. 0:46:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's all R-1.
  528. 0:46:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know he wants to send it back, but why is he presenting it if he's not going to,
  529. 0:47:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's not conclusive to the area?
  530. 0:47:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And shall I remind everybody, Rossview Elementary,
  531. 0:47:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hundred per, 120 percent at capacity.
  532. 0:47:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We got portables out there.
  533. 0:47:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's a, I mean, it's full, a full, it's a, as we look, it's a, the average family
  534. 0:47:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is, uh, two parents, 2.5 kids.
  535. 0:47:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You put that triplex in, that's, I know the paper says eight, uh,
  536. 0:47:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but realistically, it's going to be 12 to 15.
  537. 0:47:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so, most of those are going to be elementary, uh,
  538. 0:47:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript children.
  539. 0:47:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, once again, I know he's, uh, he just came up and dropped a bomb,
  540. 0:47:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and everybody said he's considering, uh, redoing it.
  541. 0:47:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But when, I know someone's got to be first, and I am a capitalist.
  542. 0:47:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hey, it's your land, you're trying to make money.
  543. 0:47:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I get it.
  544. 0:47:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But there ain't no R, there ain't no R-3 in an R-1 zone.
  545. 0:48:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Why are you presenting it?
  546. 0:48:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean, someone's got to be first, right?
  547. 0:48:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I guess.
  548. 0:48:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, someone's got to be first.
  549. 0:48:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But we got to think about this, and then when we talk about smart growth,
  550. 0:48:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this is what we're talking about.
  551. 0:48:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Why we're adding more people to an elementary school that's 120% full
  552. 0:48:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript don't make no sense to me.
  553. 0:48:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I agree with the previous speaker.
  554. 0:48:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A, uh, one home, residential home is probably the best for this situation
  555. 0:48:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if we're trying to make a, uh, find a solution to our, to this, uh, resolution.
  556. 0:48:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  557. 0:48:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  558. 0:48:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Questions for Mr. Lopez?
  559. 0:48:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you very much.
  560. 0:48:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  561. 0:48:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  562. 0:48:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That completes our regular, our public hearing.
  563. 0:48:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you're recognized. Called on: Stacey Streetman
  564. 0:48:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  565. 0:48:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I move that we go back into regular session.
  566. 0:48:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's no public hearing for that.
  567. 0:48:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded to revert to reg, uh, regular session.
  568. 0:48:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, without objection, we're now in regular session.
  569. 0:49:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman.
  570. 0:49:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  571. 0:49:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript As a reminder, uh, based on the recommendation from our legal counsel, all motions are made
  572. 0:49:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the form of approval.
  573. 0:49:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 40-20-25-26, first reading, an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the city of
  574. 0:49:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Clarksville, application of Jonathan Blick for a zone change on properties consisting of three
  575. 0:49:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript separate parcels, the first fronting on the north frontage of Hickory Grove Boulevard and the
  576. 0:49:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript southern frontage of Elwood Drive at the intersection of Hickory Grove Boulevard and Elwood
  577. 0:49:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Drive.
  578. 0:49:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The remaining two parcels are located at [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] and four hundred and a
  579. 0:49:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript half Hickory Grove Boulevard from R2, single-family residential district, to R3, three-family
  580. 0:49:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript residential district.
  581. 0:49:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Regional Planning Commission and the staff recommend approval and ISO move.
  582. 0:49:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded in favor of Ordinance 40.
  583. 0:49:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any comment or question regarding Ordinance 40?
  584. 0:49:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Smith, you're recognized. Called on: Wanda Smith
  585. 0:49:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, Mayor, thank you.
  586. 0:50:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, as I said, I, I cannot vote for something, uh, for 600 square feet to 800 square feet to
  587. 0:50:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript charge someone $200,000.
  588. 0:50:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, that's just highway robbery to me.
  589. 0:50:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, it's too small.
  590. 0:50:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It looks like a tiny house.
  591. 0:50:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And, uh, the houses around that area are a lot bigger.
  592. 0:50:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And, and as I looked at the pictures, I see that.
  593. 0:50:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, I will be voting no on this.
  594. 0:50:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  595. 0:50:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Holloman, you're recognized.
  596. 0:50:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  597. 0:50:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, so, I will be voting no as well.
  598. 0:50:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And, and my reasoning is, like, if we vote for this, R3, on R3, I will be voting no on this.
  599. 0:50:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript On Hickory Grove Boulevard, we're just gonna set up just a, a trail of R3, uh, rezone requests
  600. 0:50:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that, that we've seen in the past, same pattern.
  601. 0:50:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And, and that's, that's what I think's gonna happen because there, there's no R3 on Hickory
  602. 0:50:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Grove Boulevard.
  603. 0:50:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's R3 on, uh, Cumberland Drive, but none on Hickory Grove Boulevard.
  604. 0:50:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It doesn't fit, and it's gonna set a, set a precedent.
  605. 0:50:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  606. 0:51:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any more comment or question regarding Ordinance 40?
  607. 0:51:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, hearing none, are you ready to vote?
  608. 0:51:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  609. 0:51:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  610. 0:51:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  611. 0:51:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  612. 0:51:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 4 yes, 9 no, 0 abstain.
  613. 0:51:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 40 fails.
  614. 0:51:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman.
  615. 0:51:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 41, 20, 25, 26, first reading, an ordinance amending the zoning code and map
  616. 0:51:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the City of Clarksville, application for Fonda Malone for a zone change on a parcel
  617. 0:51:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript fronting on the east frontage of North Whitfield Road, 200 plus or minus feet north of the
  618. 0:51:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript North Whitfield Road in Needmore Road.
  619. 0:51:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Roundabout from AG Agricultural District to R5 Residential District.
  620. 0:51:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Both the Regional Planning Commission and the staff recommend approval and ISO move.
  621. 0:51:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion be made and properly seconded in favor of Ordinance 41.
  622. 0:51:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any comment or question regarding Ordinance 41?
  623. 0:51:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Chandler, you're recognized. Called on: Tim Chandler
  624. 0:51:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  625. 0:51:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll be voting no on this.
  626. 0:51:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think it's just too much traffic to add right there beside the school.
  627. 0:52:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The city has spent a huge sum of money at the roundabout trying to, you know,
  628. 0:52:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript alleviate traffic problems and to me this is just going to add even more headache.
  629. 0:52:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I'll be voting no.
  630. 0:52:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  631. 0:52:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Councilman Smith.
  632. 0:52:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're recognized.
  633. 0:52:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  634. 0:52:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thinking about this, what I said, I just have, I want to, I don't know if Mr. Garrett is
  635. 0:52:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript gonna put a dining room in there or somewhere for these children to eat.
  636. 0:52:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know you're trying to accommodate the low income and the, maybe the fixed income.
  637. 0:52:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript come uh if you decide that you want to put some eating room in there for these children
  638. 0:52:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i could vote for this but lacking that i can't i can't do that because i didn't raise my children
  639. 0:52:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to eat in the bedroom bring roaches and stuff in i just can't but uh you might want to rethink this
  640. 0:52:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ordinance because i'll be voting no against this as well thank you councilman holloman you
  641. 0:53:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript recognized thank you mayor i'm going to be voting against it as well um if if you had everything the
  642. 0:53:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript same um with with the reasons not near the roundabout i would probably be in favor of this
  643. 0:53:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but because it's so close to that roundabout i mean people are still trying to figure out
  644. 0:53:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript how it works you know it's uh it's it's going to be a hazard it's not going to be a it's not
  645. 0:53:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to be a smart move to change it thank you councilman marquis you're recognized uh thank
  646. 0:53:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you mayor um i just want to say that i've seen pictures of the inside of these units
  647. 0:53:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and it's an open floor concept where you have your living room and a space where you could put a
  648. 0:53:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dining table and the kitchen so i kind of confuse us why we need a separate dining area it's an open
  649. 0:53:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript concept plan that's very popular all across america thank you any more comment or question regarding
  650. 0:53:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ordinance 41 seeing none hearing none are you ready to vote all members please cast your vote
  651. 0:53:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript every member voted any member wish to change their vote madam clerk please take the vote
  652. 0:54:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript four yes eight no one abstain ordinance 41 fails councilman streetman thank you mayor before i
  653. 0:54:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript read this one i know that um the agent asked that we vote this one down but and i do have to make
  654. 0:54:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this as i stated in the form of a motion for approval we we will need a second on it so that
  655. 0:54:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we can at least have it considered ordinance 42 20 25 26 first reading an ordinance amending the
  656. 0:54:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript zoning code and map of the city of clarksville application of the zoning code and map of clarksville
  657. 0:54:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript application of fonda malone for a zone change on a parcel located at the northeast quadrant of
  658. 0:54:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript north whitfield road and need more road roundabout from r2 single family residence single family
  659. 0:54:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript residential district to c2 general commercial district both the regional planning commission
  660. 0:54:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the staff recommended approval and iso move motion been made and properly seconded in favor
  661. 0:54:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of ordinance 42 councilman brown you recognized thank you mayor as mr garrett spoke he just asked Called on: Jimmy Brown
  662. 0:55:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we just go ahead and vote this one down he didn't ask for it to be sent back or anything
  663. 0:55:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of course with the previous one failing also they was just gonna plan to use this as green space
  664. 0:55:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because after we had spoke and uh discussed putting a commercial business in that roundabout
  665. 0:55:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that would not work so he's just asked that we go ahead and vote it down and we don't have to
  666. 0:55:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript send it back and wait for it to come back again it'll be gone for a year all right you heard you
  667. 0:55:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript heard it here first all right any other comments
  668. 0:55:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a question regarding this ordinance seeing none hearing none all members please cast your vote
  669. 0:55:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript every member voted and remember wish to change their vote madam clerk please take the vote
  670. 0:55:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript zero yes thirteen no zero abstain ordinance 42 fails councilman street ordinance 46 20 25 26
  671. 0:55:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript first reading an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the city of clarksville
  672. 0:55:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript application of ligand home builders gala stewart daryl atkins for a zone change on a property
  673. 0:56:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript consisting of four tracts of land located at the northern terminus of bell road from ag
  674. 0:56:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript agricultural district r2 single-family residential district to r3 three-family residential district
  675. 0:56:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript both the regional planning commission staff recommended disapproval the regional planning
  676. 0:56:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript commission recommended approval and iso move motion been made and properly seconded in favor
  677. 0:56:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of ordinance 46 councilman chandler you're recognized thank you mayor i i'm torn on this one Called on: Tim Chandler
  678. 0:56:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the reason why is that there is a we're not that far from what we just turned down
  679. 0:56:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and you know we still got the unanswered question of how to eliminate some of this
  680. 0:56:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript traffic problem a turn in lane very well might help but at this point we don't know
  681. 0:56:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whether or not the turning lane will be required whether anybody will put one in or not so
  682. 0:57:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i'm torn between this one and i guess when you call for the vote i'll make my mind up thank you
  683. 0:57:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mayor all right well you got it you got a minute or two councilman marquee you're recognizing
  684. 0:57:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript stretch it out so he has time to think all right well um i just want to say that uh when the first
  685. 0:57:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript property that they are currently developing came up it it barely passed because there was a question
  686. 0:57:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript about the road and whether they were going to one building a road and expand uh bell road and a few
  687. 0:57:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript other things that i had actually reached back out and got in touch with the engineer because i was
  688. 0:57:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript looking at the process in which the city builds roads and the standards of building roads and i
  689. 0:57:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript knew that he was one of the ones who was currently actively doing it and they showed me the
  690. 0:57:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript engineering plans that showed that he is doing what the street department asked because i do
  691. 0:57:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript remember he came before the council and said if they want him to build the road to build the road
  692. 0:57:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and it's whatever the street department demanded of them at the time
  693. 0:58:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and they did and that's what he has done through the engineering plans even if this fails uh he
  694. 0:58:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript still has those plans in which he is widening bell road indeed that is on the books and he's doing
  695. 0:58:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that currently so um i do believe that uh if this passes and he will do the survey and if it the
  696. 0:58:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript survey finds out about um having enough right away that i do believe he will also do that so i'll vote
  697. 0:58:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript councilman mclaughlin you're recognized thank you mayor um the concern for me is that we're Called on: Deanna McLaughlin
  698. 0:58:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript looking at a population of 202 people on this proposal proposed zone change when his previous
  699. 0:58:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript parcels have not been developed yet and if you look at the map this is right on the curve of
  700. 0:58:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript needmore road solid yellow line no passing very narrow there and again it kind of goes back to
  701. 0:58:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what my colleague from workforce said about the investment that we've made on trying to
  702. 0:58:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript flow traffic better on whitfield and needmore
  703. 0:59:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and this just would add to the problem i'd be curious to see what happens after his other
  704. 0:59:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript parcels are developed to see how the impact is although i won't be here that concludes my report
  705. 0:59:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript councilman brown you're recognized thank you well you will be around you may not be on the council Called on: Jimmy Brown
  706. 0:59:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're not going nowhere we're not going to let you leave but uh yeah i've been out there and i
  707. 0:59:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript understand he's he's purchased the right-of-way for the bell road to widen it to the city standards
  708. 0:59:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and you know going with r3 is going to be able to has to fund that road somehow and you know going
  709. 0:59:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to a little bit smaller lots that cost can be spread out over a few more houses that doesn't
  710. 0:59:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript impact the cost of the house as much um i did ask uh mr smith from the street department to check on
  711. 0:59:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that uh right away also so i will
  712. 1:00:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i'll be supporting this but i'll be following up this month before the second reading to see if
  713. 1:00:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript anything changes there because that could change change my mind on it thank you councilman levato
  714. 1:00:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're recognized thank you mayor i i have a question for you or um mr bittner um in regards
  715. 1:00:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to this left turn lane i feel like we're skirting on conditional zoning is if we approve this be
  716. 1:00:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know
  717. 1:00:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on the basis that they put in a left turn lane or they do a study for the left turn lane
  718. 1:00:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is this not conditional zoning it feels like it is getting awful close
  719. 1:00:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mr bittner is like kind of nodding his head i'm channeling my inner mr bittner
  720. 1:00:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript does that answer your question or do you need legal counsel i i would like legal counsel on
  721. 1:00:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that actually i didn't go to law school so mr bittner you're recognized the real mr
  722. 1:01:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bidner please stand up
  723. 1:01:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as a counsel we need to be careful that we're not
  724. 1:01:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript saying we're going to vote for approval of this zoning ordinance if he will put in the bell
  725. 1:01:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if he's done everything that the street department has asked which i understand
  726. 1:01:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's what he's done then we just vote it as as that not on a condition that he's going to vote not going to vote for zoning ordinance if he's done everything that the street department is asked which i understand that's what he's done then we just vote it as as a not on a condition that he's not part of the hall, if he puts in the left turn lane, if he puts it in the right turn lane, if he takes a step back, if herefacts the zoning ordinance, we just vote things like this.
  727. 1:01:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the future have a survey done or they'd be put in a turn lane.
  728. 1:01:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Lovato, you have the floor.
  729. 1:01:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If that answers my question, thank you so much.
  730. 1:01:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mr. Bittner, for confirming.
  731. 1:01:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  732. 1:01:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Smith.
  733. 1:01:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  734. 1:01:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript After listening to Mr. Ligon,
  735. 1:01:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the one that is in favor of his land being developed,
  736. 1:01:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think he has done everything he has been asked to do.
  737. 1:02:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript When I looked at this paper, I noticed that his ordinance was the only one disapproved.
  738. 1:02:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All of the rest of them was approved, even though we voted down a couple.
  739. 1:02:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I think that we're giving them a little hard time.
  740. 1:02:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we need to go ahead and vote for this.
  741. 1:02:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That land has been sitting over there empty for a long time.
  742. 1:02:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The weeds get tall.
  743. 1:02:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It looks terrible.
  744. 1:02:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we need to do something with that big lot.
  745. 1:02:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He said he's going.
  746. 1:02:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He's doing everything we asked him to do.
  747. 1:02:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And his other partials not being developed has nothing to do with him trying to develop on this land.
  748. 1:02:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I think we need to go ahead and vote in favor of this.
  749. 1:02:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's your choice, but I'm going to vote in favor of this,
  750. 1:02:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because I see he's been before us a few times on this particular,
  751. 1:03:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not this particular ordinance, but about this land.
  752. 1:03:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we need to give the man a chance.
  753. 1:03:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  754. 1:03:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any other comment or question regarding this ordinance?
  755. 1:03:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, hearing none, are you ready to vote?
  756. 1:03:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  757. 1:03:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  758. 1:03:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  759. 1:03:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  760. 1:03:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seven yes, six no, zero abstain.
  761. 1:03:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 46 passes.
  762. 1:03:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript First reading.
  763. 1:03:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman.
  764. 1:03:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 49, 20, 25, 26.
  765. 1:03:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript An ordinance amending.
  766. 1:03:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The zoning code and map of the city of Clarksville.
  767. 1:03:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Application of QP4 for a zone change on two parcels
  768. 1:03:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript fronting on an undeveloped tract of land located at the western terminus of Quarry Overlook Way
  769. 1:03:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from R5 residential district to R2A single family residential district.
  770. 1:03:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Regional Planning Commission and the staff recommend approval and ISO move.
  771. 1:04:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded in favor of Ordinance 49.
  772. 1:04:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you're recognized. Called on: Stacey Streetman
  773. 1:04:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  774. 1:04:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  775. 1:04:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is located.
  776. 1:04:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In Ward 10.
  777. 1:04:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I do want to speak on this one.
  778. 1:04:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I did receive one email that was in opposition, but one thing that I did
  779. 1:04:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript explain back to them was this is actually a substantial downgrade from what it currently is.
  780. 1:04:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I know that there people in the area had previously wished this had been single family home versus the R5.
  781. 1:04:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So with this being much more in line with what's already.
  782. 1:04:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There, I'm going to be voting in favor of this because, again, it's reducing it drastically from what it could potentially be at this time, with it being R5.
  783. 1:04:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  784. 1:04:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  785. 1:04:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any more comment or question regarding this ordinance?
  786. 1:04:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, Councilman Smith, you're recognized. Called on: Wanda Smith
  787. 1:04:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  788. 1:04:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're on 49.
  789. 1:04:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is that we are 49?
  790. 1:04:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh, I didn't see any oppositions against Mr.
  791. 1:04:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Bryce Powell's request here.
  792. 1:05:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I will be voting in favor of this.
  793. 1:05:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  794. 1:05:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  795. 1:05:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any more comment or question regarding this ordinance?
  796. 1:05:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none.
  797. 1:05:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hearing none.
  798. 1:05:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Are you ready to vote?
  799. 1:05:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  800. 1:05:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  801. 1:05:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  802. 1:05:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam clerk, please take the vote.
  803. 1:05:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 12 yes, 1 no, 0 abstain.
  804. 1:05:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 49 passes first reading.
  805. 1:05:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you're recognized. Called on: Stacey Streetman
  806. 1:05:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 50-20-25-26, an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the City of Clarksville application of Crest properties for a zone change on [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] from R1 single family residential district to
  807. 1:05:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript R2A single family residential district, both the Regional Planning Commission and the staff recommended approval and ISO move.
  808. 1:05:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded in favor of ordinance 50.
  809. 1:05:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any comment or question regarding ordinance 50?
  810. 1:05:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none.
  811. 1:05:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hearing none.
  812. 1:05:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Are you ready to vote?
  813. 1:05:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  814. 1:05:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  815. 1:05:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  816. 1:05:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam clerk, please take the vote.
  817. 1:05:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 13 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
  818. 1:06:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 50 is passes first reading.
  819. 1:06:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman.
  820. 1:06:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 51.
  821. 1:06:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman.
  822. 1:06:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 51-20-25-26, first reading, an ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the City of Clarksville application of CGH properties for a zone change on [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] from R1 single family residential district to R3 three family residential district.
  823. 1:06:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Regional Planning Commission and the staff recommend approval and ISO move.
  824. 1:06:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Second.
  825. 1:06:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded in favor of ordinance 51.
  826. 1:06:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman.
  827. 1:06:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  828. 1:06:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And also...
  829. 1:06:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And also, I want to thank the applicant for listening to what we had to say during the executive meeting two nights ago and the opposition to the R3.
  830. 1:06:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, per their request, I make a motion that this gets sent back to the Regional Planning Commission to be looked at as a different zoning classification.
  831. 1:06:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded to re-refer ordinance 51 to the Regional Planning Commission.
  832. 1:07:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Shekinah, do you wish to address the...
  833. 1:07:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do you wish to address the motion to re-refer?
  834. 1:07:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  835. 1:07:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't recognize it.
  836. 1:07:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'd just like to support that motion and thank the guys that showed up to also support that tonight.
  837. 1:07:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you all.
  838. 1:07:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Holloman, the motion to re-refer.
  839. 1:07:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  840. 1:07:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't think we should re-refer it.
  841. 1:07:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we should go ahead and just vote it down.
  842. 1:07:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm for it being R1 because, I mean, like, really, like, if we're against it being R3, then it's going to come back as, like, R2 or R2A.
  843. 1:07:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, like, that's the most likely outcome.
  844. 1:07:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, like, I'm going to be against that as well because it needs to be R1.
  845. 1:07:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, I'm going to vote.
  846. 1:07:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm going to vote the re-referral down.
  847. 1:07:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  848. 1:07:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  849. 1:07:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any more comment or question regarding the motion to re-refer to the Planning Commission?
  850. 1:07:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, hearing none, we're voting on the motion to refer ordinance 51 back to the Regional Planning Commission.
  851. 1:07:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member, please cast your vote.
  852. 1:07:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  853. 1:07:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  854. 1:07:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  855. 1:07:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Twelve yes, one no, zero abstain.
  856. 1:07:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The motion to refer passes.
  857. 1:08:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman.
  858. 1:08:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 34-2025.
  859. 1:08:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Twenty-six.
  860. 1:08:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A resolution approving abandonment of portions of Howard Street, Lincoln Drive, and Ernest Shelton Drive, the Lincoln Homes redevelopment.
  861. 1:08:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I make a motion for approval.
  862. 1:08:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Second.
  863. 1:08:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded in favor of Resolution 34.
  864. 1:08:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Marquis has an amendment to this resolution.
  865. 1:08:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  866. 1:08:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Smith, before we get to the amendment.
  867. 1:08:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  868. 1:08:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  869. 1:08:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  870. 1:08:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Realizing that there are many, um, business owners and constituents against Resolution 34-2025-26.
  871. 1:08:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm going to ask that we postpone this to give the citizens and those who are in opposition of this a chance to, to have another meeting with the leaders who have put forth, uh, an effort to set up a homeless shelter on Union Street.
  872. 1:09:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is, this is on the.
  873. 1:09:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is on the.
  874. 1:09:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Abandonment of the streets.
  875. 1:09:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh, I'm sorry.
  876. 1:09:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm on the wrong one.
  877. 1:09:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's okay.
  878. 1:09:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm just trying to help my people.
  879. 1:09:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know.
  880. 1:09:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Lord have mercy.
  881. 1:09:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  882. 1:09:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, anyway, I got something to say on this one.
  883. 1:09:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hold on.
  884. 1:09:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hold on.
  885. 1:09:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I got something to say on this one, too.
  886. 1:09:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We got an amendment coming up.
  887. 1:09:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Can we.
  888. 1:09:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, I'd like to say what I got to say first, Mayor.
  889. 1:09:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  890. 1:09:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, you got the floor.
  891. 1:09:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Go ahead.
  892. 1:09:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  893. 1:09:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  894. 1:09:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Looking at this resolution, we know that, uh, we postponed it, uh, until today.
  895. 1:09:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And, uh, I think we need to go ahead and vote in favor of this.
  896. 1:09:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, we know that we're trying to, uh, keep that 35.
  897. 1:09:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript million, uh, dollars so that we can renew the, um, Lincoln Homes projects that is, uh,
  898. 1:09:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dilapidated.
  899. 1:09:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, it's not good for anybody to live in those places.
  900. 1:09:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, any of the projects here in Clarksville, they're very dilapidated.
  901. 1:09:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And, uh, so I, I, I hope that we would, uh, vote in favor to allow us to give them the
  902. 1:09:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript abandonments.
  903. 1:10:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript As I said, we have given abandonments to many people.
  904. 1:10:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript For various reasons.
  905. 1:10:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we didn't have a problem with it.
  906. 1:10:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I think we need to vote in favor of this to allow, uh, the housing authority to go
  907. 1:10:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript forward to receive that $35 million to, uh, rehab the projects in Lincoln Homes.
  908. 1:10:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  909. 1:10:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Marquis, now you're recognized on your amendment.
  910. 1:10:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  911. 1:10:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  912. 1:10:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, uh, I had passed out an amendment earlier.
  913. 1:10:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Earlier tonight, uh, that I've been working on trying to find a compromise to the situation
  914. 1:10:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we find ourselves in.
  915. 1:10:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, one that will potentially help move the project forward, but protect the city's liability
  916. 1:10:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in our, the city's assets, uh, in the future as well, which being the road.
  917. 1:10:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, so before you, you have an amendment and I guess I'd like to make a motion to
  918. 1:11:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript introduce my amendment.
  919. 1:11:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion to be made and promptly seconded in favor of this amendment.
  920. 1:11:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You have the floor.
  921. 1:11:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I've been in contact with the contractor and even HUD trying to figure out what the
  922. 1:11:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript timeline is, uh, for all of this construction that we're potentially going to be seeing
  923. 1:11:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript here soon.
  924. 1:11:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript As an email went out to all of you with a timeline of the financing of closing and then
  925. 1:11:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when they intend on beginning the construction.
  926. 1:11:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And when they.
  927. 1:11:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Plan on, uh, finishing construction, uh, it is understood that for them to, uh, close
  928. 1:11:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript their financing date in June 3rd, they have to have a road abandonment so that they can
  929. 1:11:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript submit their construction permit and site plans, uh, in order for them to close.
  930. 1:11:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it gives us time from, uh, for them to pretty much get that stuff done and for us
  931. 1:11:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to keep the road in our possession.
  932. 1:12:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So in my amendment, the, uh, abandonment begins May 1st, which gives them the 30 days to do
  933. 1:12:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the site plan and, uh, with RPC and then they're permitting with buildings and codes, um, to
  934. 1:12:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript give them their closing date.
  935. 1:12:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It then also allows for an extra 10 days just in the event that the closing date moves one
  936. 1:12:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript way or the other.
  937. 1:12:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I remember when I bought my house.
  938. 1:12:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We had a closing day and, uh, there was some paperwork that the lender didn't do.
  939. 1:12:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we ended up closing a week after.
  940. 1:12:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I just wanted to give that buffer there.
  941. 1:12:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, but it's still prior to when they believe they're going to, uh, commence construction.
  942. 1:12:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, so they have to submit notice to the city, uh, on the notice to proceed to provide proof
  943. 1:12:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that they did close on their financial contracts prior to, uh, June 15th.
  944. 1:13:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the date I put is June 13th.
  945. 1:13:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If they do not provide this, uh, information to us, uh, this notice, then it, uh, vacates
  946. 1:13:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this resolution.
  947. 1:13:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It becomes null and void.
  948. 1:13:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The road comes back to the city.
  949. 1:13:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They will never have touched the road.
  950. 1:13:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, so there is no, well, the city now has to go back and fix whatever they did or to
  951. 1:13:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it, uh, that's happened.
  952. 1:13:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, so that is where I'm at with the time.
  953. 1:13:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm in the timeline of this resolution.
  954. 1:13:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we retain the road till May 1st.
  955. 1:13:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript May 1st is the abandonment.
  956. 1:13:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They put their site plan, their permits.
  957. 1:13:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They close June 3rd.
  958. 1:13:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So they have from June 3rd to June 13th to give the city the proper notification.
  959. 1:13:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If they do not, then the abandonment is null and void ultimately.
  960. 1:13:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, and I would also like to remind the council that, uh, housing authority.
  961. 1:14:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know they have their issues.
  962. 1:14:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I am told they have a date set for the final three applicants on, um, January 17th, where
  963. 1:14:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hopefully by the end of the month we will have a new director.
  964. 1:14:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And again, with this resolution, if we have a director by February, we have till May hammer
  965. 1:14:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out whatever we need to do also with them.
  966. 1:14:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, that's how I see it.
  967. 1:14:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, in attempts to again, get these families, uh, their homes rebuilt and then us to not
  968. 1:14:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript have to deal with, um, situational private roads, because I know it's, it's a headache.
  969. 1:14:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have one in my ward, so I'll, I'll be open to questions on that if anything, great questions
  970. 1:14:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on the amendment.
  971. 1:14:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman McLaughlin.
  972. 1:14:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're recognized.
  973. 1:14:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, I want to thank our colleague from Ward five for trying to come up with the compromise.
  974. 1:15:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um.
  975. 1:15:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript One concern I have is that executing the construction con contract doesn't mean they have to begin
  976. 1:15:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript construction.
  977. 1:15:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So is there, is there a deadline on when they start actually working to meet their deadline
  978. 1:15:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of 2027?
  979. 1:15:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I, I'm told they cannot start until the, those contracts are finalized.
  980. 1:15:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Right.
  981. 1:15:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But there's nothing in there that says they actually have to begin construction and have
  982. 1:15:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a deadline on when that needs to be completed.
  983. 1:15:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The, the commencement of the construction is due.
  984. 1:15:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's June 15th and they have to be finished by November, uh, November 15th of 2027.
  985. 1:15:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If not those tax credits, they lose those test credits if it's not done by that deadline.
  986. 1:15:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I guess I'd feel better if that was part of the amendment.
  987. 1:15:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it's what we agree to as a voting body.
  988. 1:15:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, I'll just, I'll just mention that.
  989. 1:15:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then also, um, I, I understand that they are interviewing applicants for the director's
  990. 1:16:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript position.
  991. 1:16:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I guess this might be a question.
  992. 1:16:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is a question for the mayor that doesn't remove her from being the consultant on this
  993. 1:16:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript project.
  994. 1:16:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Does it?
  995. 1:16:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, it doesn't.
  996. 1:16:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Cause her contract is not with the housing authority.
  997. 1:16:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's with the development authority that they, the housing authority board, not the current
  998. 1:16:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript one, but a previous board created.
  999. 1:16:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So she might lose one of her overpriced paychecks, but keep the other one.
  1000. 1:16:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Amen.
  1001. 1:16:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1002. 1:16:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Shakina.
  1003. 1:16:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're recognized on the amendment.
  1004. 1:16:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, ma'am.
  1005. 1:16:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have a question for the sponsor of the amendment.
  1006. 1:16:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, reference the 13 June date.
  1007. 1:16:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, you said if they don't, um, have things in place, but at 13th of June, but we meet,
  1008. 1:16:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um, at a session on the 4th of June.
  1009. 1:16:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So can we push that date prior to the session?
  1010. 1:16:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because if they don't, then when will we meet again?
  1011. 1:16:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Will it be automatic?
  1012. 1:16:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, cause we won't meet again until the end of June.
  1013. 1:16:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let me look at the calendar.
  1014. 1:16:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah.
  1015. 1:16:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have an executive session on the 4th of June.
  1016. 1:16:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A public session.
  1017. 1:16:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So the regular session for June falls on, I'm sorry.
  1018. 1:17:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript June 4th.
  1019. 1:17:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript June 4th.
  1020. 1:17:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let me look.
  1021. 1:17:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The regular session in June is June 4th.
  1022. 1:17:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  1023. 1:17:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah.
  1024. 1:17:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So that's just one day after the.
  1025. 1:17:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So your date is the 13th of June, that this drop dead date.
  1026. 1:17:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  1027. 1:17:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So the, so for that I moved.
  1028. 1:17:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So can we move the drop dead date before the June 4th session or will it make a difference?
  1029. 1:17:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, well, I'm not sure if they would have had enough time.
  1030. 1:17:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Time to give it from one day to the next, I guess that's what I was just trying to make
  1031. 1:17:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sure that there was time for them to sign their contracts and then come to the city.
  1032. 1:17:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I guess if the next day that's, I don't know, 24 hours, I guess.
  1033. 1:17:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, so then part two of that will be mayor for the, um, attorney, um, referenced the
  1034. 1:17:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dates, uh, Mr. Bittner.
  1035. 1:17:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, so if we put in here these dates and these dates are locked in, if something doesn't
  1036. 1:18:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript happen by the 13th of June, does it automatically.
  1037. 1:18:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Void this entire thing, Mr. Mr. Bittner, you're recognized.
  1038. 1:18:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript My intention with writing this in the last paragraph was that if it didn't happen on
  1039. 1:18:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript those dates, uh, that it would automatically revert back to the city.
  1040. 1:18:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I would recommend that there be a resolution on the following, uh, I guess you would be
  1041. 1:18:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript looking at July, uh, to take it back just to confirm that it's being taken back.
  1042. 1:18:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just.
  1043. 1:18:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That would make it cleaner.
  1044. 1:18:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, but our, the intention was councilman marquee asked there to be written so that
  1045. 1:18:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we could automatically revert it back.
  1046. 1:18:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1047. 1:18:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, mayor.
  1048. 1:18:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1049. 1:18:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman McLaughlin, you're recognized. Called on: Deanna McLaughlin
  1050. 1:18:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, just, just one more comment on this.
  1051. 1:18:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, it's interesting that the developer for this project was here on Tuesday.
  1052. 1:19:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Wasn't allowed to speak, didn't stay around and talk to any of us about our concerns.
  1053. 1:19:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hasn't called us.
  1054. 1:19:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, and it's like when they're zoning cases, the people involved contact us and, and try
  1055. 1:19:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to discuss our concerns with us.
  1056. 1:19:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that did not happen by Gorman company.
  1057. 1:19:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, I'm just, I'm concerned about that.
  1058. 1:19:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I just want to publicly state I'm for the redevelopment of Lincoln homes.
  1059. 1:19:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I just want to know why I didn't start five years ago, four years ago, three years ago,
  1060. 1:19:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript et cetera.
  1061. 1:19:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript When the person in place was in that position at that time.
  1062. 1:19:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm sorry.
  1063. 1:19:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Excuse me.
  1064. 1:19:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1065. 1:19:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Smith on the amendment.
  1066. 1:19:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  1067. 1:19:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, in response to what was just said, um, someone's wondering why I didn't start three
  1068. 1:19:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and four years ago.
  1069. 1:19:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Where they didn't have no money three and four years ago.
  1070. 1:19:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They just got the money, got approved for the tax credits to start doing something in
  1071. 1:20:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Lincoln home.
  1072. 1:20:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it wasn't approved.
  1073. 1:20:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They didn't have any money three to four years ago.
  1074. 1:20:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I have a question for you in response to this.
  1075. 1:20:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What about the bad days, rainy days?
  1076. 1:20:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, if it's bad weather, are we going to be lenient
  1077. 1:20:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and giving them some extra days if they can't work to get to meet the June 13th
  1078. 1:20:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or June 15th date?
  1079. 1:20:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They're not working any time.
  1080. 1:20:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They're not touching the street at all.
  1081. 1:20:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm reading right here.
  1082. 1:20:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It says the Gorman Construction Company,
  1083. 1:20:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript construction contract for improvements on the described site.
  1084. 1:20:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What improvements do they need to make?
  1085. 1:20:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if they can't, that's not going to happen in that time frame.
  1086. 1:20:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's happening starting June 15th until November 15th of 2027.
  1087. 1:20:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript When the construction was done, June 15th to what?
  1088. 1:21:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript November 15th, 2027.
  1089. 1:21:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To November.
  1090. 1:21:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I just want to make sure, some clarification here.
  1091. 1:21:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if they have bad weather and they have to do that,
  1092. 1:21:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript do we have any leniency for them or something like that?
  1093. 1:21:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, they're a construction company.
  1094. 1:21:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Whatever, they follow the same weather patterns, any other construction happening.
  1095. 1:21:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They have a hard deadline of November 15th that they have to do.
  1096. 1:21:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know they've got a hard deadline.
  1097. 1:21:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's not us.
  1098. 1:21:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's not us.
  1099. 1:21:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I'm talking about what you're saying, that the city will take it back
  1100. 1:21:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if they don't meet the conditions that you put forth here.
  1101. 1:21:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, the condition is that they have to.
  1102. 1:21:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Provide us notice that they closed on their financial contracts
  1103. 1:21:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to prove that they are moving forward with the redevelopment.
  1104. 1:21:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Right now, they don't have their financial contracts closed.
  1105. 1:21:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So they may close it, they may not.
  1106. 1:21:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's just until they sign that paperwork, nothing is happening on that road.
  1107. 1:22:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, so you know, this is very vague to me.
  1108. 1:22:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because for the simple fact, we just got this today.
  1109. 1:22:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  1110. 1:22:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean, what you're saying here is pieces of what they need to do
  1111. 1:22:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript before we take the land back if they don't apply or meet the conditions that's required.
  1112. 1:22:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So what I'm saying, we just got this today.
  1113. 1:22:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I'm trying to understand what you have here.
  1114. 1:22:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The only condition we're putting is that they must prove to us
  1115. 1:22:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that they closed their contracts by which they have to submit.
  1116. 1:22:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The housing authority and the contractor, the developer who's doing this,
  1117. 1:22:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are in a financial contract right now with their tax credits and their lender.
  1118. 1:22:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There was a two-page notice that went out today
  1119. 1:22:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that explained how those tax credits are used with the bank system.
  1120. 1:23:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the banks have to approve all that.
  1121. 1:23:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's with the contractor and the housing authority
  1122. 1:23:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript before they can move on and start the contract.
  1123. 1:23:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1124. 1:23:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1125. 1:23:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you for clarification.
  1126. 1:23:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Chandler, you're recognized. Called on: Tim Chandler
  1127. 1:23:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you for your call to question.
  1128. 1:23:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Question has been called on the amendment.
  1129. 1:23:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any objection to the question on the amendment?
  1130. 1:23:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, we're now voting on the amendment to Resolution 34.
  1131. 1:23:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  1132. 1:23:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1133. 1:23:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1134. 1:23:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member voted?
  1135. 1:23:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  1136. 1:23:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  1137. 1:23:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 11 yes, 2 no, 0 abstain.
  1138. 1:23:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The amendment is adopted.
  1139. 1:23:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We are now on Resolution as amended.
  1140. 1:23:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any discussion on the Resolution as amended?
  1141. 1:23:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Marquis, you're recognized. Called on: Ambar Marquis
  1142. 1:24:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just to add a quick note,
  1143. 1:24:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know that there's a lot of frustration right now with the housing authority,
  1144. 1:24:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I think that's a little bit misplaced to put it on the contractor.
  1145. 1:24:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, it's not their job to come before the council and tell us what the plan is.
  1146. 1:24:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's the housing authority.
  1147. 1:24:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They went out and did all this.
  1148. 1:24:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They should have spoken to us, had us involved in that conversation.
  1149. 1:24:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I reached out to the contractor to get their information.
  1150. 1:24:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's how that became a thing, ultimately, because we weren't getting any word from those involved here in Clarksville.
  1151. 1:24:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I've also contacted HUD about that to figure out.
  1152. 1:24:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, the timeline.
  1153. 1:24:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So that's where that came about and why maybe they have not reached out to us.
  1154. 1:24:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's ultimately not their position to do so.
  1155. 1:24:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1156. 1:24:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1157. 1:24:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've made my position abundantly clear.
  1158. 1:24:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This dog has fleas.
  1159. 1:24:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we're going to vote on the Resolution as amended.
  1160. 1:24:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member, please cast your vote.
  1161. 1:25:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  1162. 1:25:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  1163. 1:25:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  1164. 1:25:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 8 yes, 5 no, 0 abstain.
  1165. 1:25:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution as amended, passes.
  1166. 1:25:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman.
  1167. 1:25:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1168. 1:25:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That concludes my report.
  1169. 1:25:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1170. 1:25:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now ready for the consent agenda.
  1171. 1:25:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please read the consent agenda.
  1172. 1:25:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All items in this portion of the agenda are considered to be routine and noncontroversial by the council and may be approved by one motion.
  1173. 1:25:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript However, a member of the council may request that an item be removed for separate consideration under the appropriate committee report.
  1174. 1:25:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 35-2025-2022.
  1175. 1:25:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Second reading.
  1176. 1:25:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript An ordinance amending the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026 for governmental funds.
  1177. 1:25:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 103-2024-25 for a grant award.
  1178. 1:26:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 38-2025-26.
  1179. 1:26:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Second reading.
  1180. 1:26:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript An ordinance amending the zoning code and map of the city of Clarksville.
  1181. 1:26:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Application of legacy nursery and landscape for a zone change on attractive land at the northern terminus of Kennedy Lane.
  1182. 1:26:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript From City of Clarksville to City of Clarksville.
  1183. 1:26:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript C-4 Highway Interchange District to C-5 Highway and Arterial Commercial District.
  1184. 1:26:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 43-2025-26.
  1185. 1:26:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Second reading.
  1186. 1:26:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript An ordinance amending the city zoning ordinance of the city of Clarksville as it pertains to citywide electronic message center signage regulations.
  1187. 1:26:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 37-2025-26.
  1188. 1:26:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A resolution approving appointments to the Act Authority, Designations Committee, Gas and Water Board, and the Regional Planning Commission and adoption amendments of December 4th.
  1189. 1:26:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Madam Clerk.
  1190. 1:26:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll entertain a motion and a second on the consent agenda.
  1191. 1:26:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded on the consent agenda.
  1192. 1:27:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you're recognized on the consent agenda.
  1193. 1:27:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
  1194. 1:27:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'd like to register a no on Ordinance 38-2025-26 and register an abstention on Resolution 37-2025-26.
  1195. 1:27:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1196. 1:27:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Holliman on the consent agenda.
  1197. 1:27:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1198. 1:27:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1199. 1:27:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1200. 1:27:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll turn it over to Poll Ordinance 43-2025-26 for reconsideration.
  1201. 1:27:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1202. 1:27:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We'll take that up immediately following the consent agenda.
  1203. 1:27:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Without objection, Councilman McLaughlin on the consent agenda.
  1204. 1:27:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1205. 1:27:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'd like to register a no vote on Ordinance 38-2025-26.
  1206. 1:27:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1207. 1:27:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Peters, you're recognized on the consent agenda.
  1208. 1:27:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I also would like to register a no vote on Ordinance 38-2025-26.
  1209. 1:27:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1210. 1:27:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1211. 1:27:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any other member wish to be recognized?
  1212. 1:27:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any other member wish to be recognized on the consent agenda?
  1213. 1:27:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, hearing none, are you ready to vote?
  1214. 1:27:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're voting on the consent agenda.
  1215. 1:27:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  1216. 1:27:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  1217. 1:28:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  1218. 1:28:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  1219. 1:28:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Twelve yes, zero no, zero abstain.
  1220. 1:28:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The consent agenda is adopted.
  1221. 1:28:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We are now going to take up Item C, Ordinance 43-2025-26 that was pulled from the consent agenda by Councilman Holliman.
  1222. 1:28:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You are recognized, sir.
  1223. 1:28:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1224. 1:28:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I passed out an amendment.
  1225. 1:28:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I would like to make a motion for approval for the amendment.
  1226. 1:28:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let's get the motion approval for the ordinance first.
  1227. 1:28:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh, sorry.
  1228. 1:28:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'd like to make a motion for approval for Ordinance 43-2025-26.
  1229. 1:28:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Second.
  1230. 1:28:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Proper.
  1231. 1:28:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We don't have the amendment over here.
  1232. 1:28:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm sorry.
  1233. 1:28:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's stuck over here.
  1234. 1:28:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1235. 1:28:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The motion has been made and properly seconded in favor of Ordinance 43.
  1236. 1:28:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now, Councilman Holliman, on your amendment.
  1237. 1:28:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1238. 1:28:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1239. 1:28:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, like, I would like to make a motion for approval for Ordinance 43-2025-26.
  1240. 1:29:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would like to propose an amendment.
  1241. 1:29:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And what it does is, in Ordinance 43, under the Section K, let me just scroll down here.
  1242. 1:29:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let's see.
  1243. 1:29:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Section K, Item 1.
  1244. 1:29:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So as it reads, the transition time between images or messages shall be limited to no
  1245. 1:29:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript more than five seconds.
  1246. 1:29:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's how it's written right now, talking about the electronic signage.
  1247. 1:29:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1248. 1:29:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if you're driving down the road.
  1249. 1:29:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And five companies have a sign.
  1250. 1:29:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're getting a flash of light every one second on average.
  1251. 1:29:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so I feel like that's pretty distracting, and that's quite a bit of the lights flashing.
  1252. 1:29:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because, I mean, if they see an advantage as a business, you're going to go with an
  1253. 1:29:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript electronic signage if the competition across the road has electronic signage and they're
  1254. 1:29:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript getting all the business.
  1255. 1:29:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So over time, it's just going to be more and more of these electronic message boards.
  1256. 1:29:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So five seconds.
  1257. 1:29:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's just, like, every five seconds, just something flashing at you.
  1258. 1:30:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1259. 1:30:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's just not a good idea.
  1260. 1:30:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So what the amendment does, I changed the wording a little bit, but I just put the transition
  1261. 1:30:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript time between images and messages shall be no less than 20 seconds.
  1262. 1:30:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So when you're transitioning from the pictures on the digital signage boards, it cannot be
  1263. 1:30:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript any less than 20 seconds.
  1264. 1:30:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Where previously it was written, shall be limited to no more than five seconds.
  1265. 1:30:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I didn't really care for that wording.
  1266. 1:30:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But shall be no less than 20 seconds.
  1267. 1:30:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So you can't get it any less than 20 seconds.
  1268. 1:30:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So every 20 seconds would be the cycle, and that's the gist.
  1269. 1:30:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We need a motion and a second for your amendment.
  1270. 1:30:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'd like to make a motion for approval.
  1271. 1:30:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Second.
  1272. 1:30:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded.
  1273. 1:30:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript For approval of this amendment, just as a reminder, members, if this amendment is successful,
  1274. 1:30:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it will immediately or automatically revert back to the Regional Planning Commission.
  1275. 1:31:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript As a text amendment to the zoning code, Councilman Streetman, you're recognized on the amendment.
  1276. 1:31:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1277. 1:31:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll be opposed to this amendment.
  1278. 1:31:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know that the Regional Planning Commission really worked with the businesses that came
  1279. 1:31:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and spoke at the public hearing that they had on this.
  1280. 1:31:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There was a lot of discussion and there was a lot of compromising that went on and at
  1281. 1:31:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript no point did we talk about it being 20 seconds.
  1282. 1:31:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's quite a leap from five seconds, and I'm also concerned with the transition time
  1283. 1:31:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript between images or messages shall be limited to no more than five seconds.
  1284. 1:31:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Phrasing it to not only changing it from five seconds to 20, but saying shall be no less
  1285. 1:31:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript than 20 seconds, I think, did you get any input at all on this from Mr. Tindall?
  1286. 1:31:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No.
  1287. 1:31:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've written contracts before, so I know the lingo.
  1288. 1:31:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've done ordinances.
  1289. 1:31:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I understand what's pretty clear.
  1290. 1:32:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Shall be no less than 20 seconds.
  1291. 1:32:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's pretty clear.
  1292. 1:32:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If you're driving down the road and then there's 30 signs flashing every five seconds, that's
  1293. 1:32:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a lot of flashing lights.
  1294. 1:32:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't think we took any consideration into it.
  1295. 1:32:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I spoke about it about a month ago, and I really think it should be 20 seconds, at minimum.
  1296. 1:32:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like I said, I think that's pretty clear.
  1297. 1:32:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think that's a huge amount, because we're trying to get something in place here to at
  1298. 1:32:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript least just be able to do some sort of regulating, and looking at it changing from five seconds
  1299. 1:32:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to two seconds.
  1300. 1:32:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, I really need to think through the fact of changing the language, because it
  1301. 1:32:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript was written this way for a specific reason.
  1302. 1:32:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Of course, you see the next one, all images or messages must remain static and unchanged
  1303. 1:32:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for a minimum of five seconds before transitioning or displaying the next image or message.
  1304. 1:32:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like I said, there was a lot of...
  1305. 1:33:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There was a lot of work, many, many, many months of work and conversations that went
  1306. 1:33:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript into creating this, and I'll be against this amendment.
  1307. 1:33:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Brown on the amendment.
  1308. 1:33:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1309. 1:33:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Maybe it's just me, but I'm looking at it as it says the transition time between images
  1310. 1:33:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or messages shall be no less than 20 seconds.
  1311. 1:33:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if you have a static display up there, it's transitioning to another display.
  1312. 1:33:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's going to be 20 seconds long.
  1313. 1:33:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Maybe I'm misreading it, but that's transition in between the messages, and then it says
  1314. 1:33:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that new message can only be up there for five seconds.
  1315. 1:33:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Then you've got another 20 seconds of where the message is transitioning.
  1316. 1:33:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To me, you're putting like two messages into one for 20 seconds.
  1317. 1:33:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's kind of jumbling up to me.
  1318. 1:33:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's the way I'm reading this.
  1319. 1:33:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll come to the sponsor for clarification or an answer.
  1320. 1:34:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
  1321. 1:34:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If that's how it's being interpreted, then we can fix that.
  1322. 1:34:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's not a big deal.
  1323. 1:34:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Five seconds is too fast.
  1324. 1:34:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it must remain static or unchanged for five seconds.
  1325. 1:34:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, then what we should do is we should just change that to 20 seconds is how I feel.
  1326. 1:34:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I guess I could just write another ... I can make an amendment to the amendment.
  1327. 1:34:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean, I have that ability.
  1328. 1:34:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1329. 1:34:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Brown, you have the floor.
  1330. 1:34:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1331. 1:34:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Either way to me.
  1332. 1:34:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1333. 1:34:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You've still got 20 seconds in between the message that's up there, and then the next
  1334. 1:34:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript message has to stay up there another 20 seconds.
  1335. 1:34:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't see a need to amend it further.
  1336. 1:34:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'll be voting against it either way.
  1337. 1:34:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Zacharias, you're recognized on the amendment.
  1338. 1:34:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1339. 1:34:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've got a question for the sponsor.
  1340. 1:34:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is the concern the flashing lights?
  1341. 1:34:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That seems to be what you're focused on, the flashing lights as people are driving?
  1342. 1:34:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah.
  1343. 1:35:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah.
  1344. 1:35:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If the sign is changing every five seconds, that's fine.
  1345. 1:35:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's pretty fast if you have 30 signs.
  1346. 1:35:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If you're driving down the road and you see 30 signs.
  1347. 1:35:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1348. 1:35:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I'm looking at the text after the semicolon, which I hear is dying, by the way.
  1349. 1:35:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Inappropriate transitions such as flashing, spinning, or other distracting techniques
  1350. 1:35:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript shall be prohibited.
  1351. 1:35:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Does that not address your concern?
  1352. 1:35:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's still going to be ... So you have an image, and then you have another image.
  1353. 1:35:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I guess you could do like a sliding transition, right?
  1354. 1:35:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Would that be flashing?
  1355. 1:35:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's still distracting.
  1356. 1:35:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I wouldn't consider that flashing.
  1357. 1:35:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's why I'm asking.
  1358. 1:35:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1359. 1:35:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I guess it's an interpretation there.
  1360. 1:35:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So any type of ... Distracting.
  1361. 1:35:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean, obviously it's not going to be flashing, but if you have a bunch of signs moving every
  1362. 1:35:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript five seconds, it's going to be distracting, especially if you have like 30 signs on a
  1363. 1:35:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript street.
  1364. 1:35:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And to be clear, I just want to make sure I'm reading this correctly, distracting techniques
  1365. 1:36:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript will be prohibited.
  1366. 1:36:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's so vague, though.
  1367. 1:36:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1368. 1:36:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1369. 1:36:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so it's ...
  1370. 1:36:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1371. 1:36:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1372. 1:36:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any other questions or comments regarding this amendment?
  1373. 1:36:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Holloman, back to you.
  1374. 1:36:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah.
  1375. 1:36:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've got an amendment.
  1376. 1:36:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I can just propose a new amendment, but it seems like everybody wants to vote it down.
  1377. 1:36:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But the intention was definitely to prolong it from five seconds to 20 seconds.
  1378. 1:36:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That was the objective.
  1379. 1:36:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I probably could have interpreted that a little differently.
  1380. 1:36:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I agree.
  1381. 1:36:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But every five seconds, that is a lot, and I guess we'll wait and see.
  1382. 1:36:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So thank you.
  1383. 1:36:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1384. 1:36:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're now voting on the Holloman amendment to Ordinance 43.
  1385. 1:36:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  1386. 1:36:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  1387. 1:36:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  1388. 1:36:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  1389. 1:36:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Two yes, 11 no, zero abstain.
  1390. 1:37:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Amendment fails.
  1391. 1:37:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're back on Ordinance 43 as originally proposed.
  1392. 1:37:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any questions?
  1393. 1:37:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none, hearing none, are you ready to vote?
  1394. 1:37:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  1395. 1:37:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  1396. 1:37:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  1397. 1:37:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  1398. 1:37:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 13 yes, zero no, zero abstain.
  1399. 1:37:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 43 is adopted.
  1400. 1:37:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Second reading.
  1401. 1:37:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're now on the Finance Committee report.
  1402. 1:37:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Chairman Streetman, you're recognized. Called on: Stacey Streetman
  1403. 1:37:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm sorry.
  1404. 1:37:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Shekinah, for what purpose?
  1405. 1:37:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, Mayor.
  1406. 1:37:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Before we go into the Finance Committee, can we take a follow-up question?
  1407. 1:37:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Can we take a five-minute break?
  1408. 1:37:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This one's going to be a long one.
  1409. 1:37:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A long one right here.
  1410. 1:37:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Without objection, we will stand in recess for five minutes.
  1411. 1:37:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We will reconvene in five minutes.
  1412. 1:37:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, Madam Deputy Clerk, put the clock on, please.
  1413. 1:44:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ladies and gentlemen, the clock on the wall has said we are now reconvening our regular
  1414. 1:45:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript session of the Clarksville City Council.
  1415. 1:45:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Can I put my tray table up?
  1416. 1:45:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1417. 1:45:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're free to move about the chambers.
  1418. 1:45:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm trying to figure out when it's next.
  1419. 1:45:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Chairman Streetman, you're recognized on the Finance Committee report.
  1420. 1:45:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1421. 1:45:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 45, 20, 25, 26.
  1422. 1:45:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript First reading.
  1423. 1:45:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript An ordinance authorizing the Mayor or his designee to conduct negotiations and to enter
  1424. 1:45:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript into an agreement for the purchase of real property for the purpose of expanding homeless
  1425. 1:45:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript support services in partnership with Clarksville Area, Urban Ministries, and The Well, a mission
  1426. 1:45:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of Trenton Crossing Church of Christ.
  1427. 1:45:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Finance and Neighborhood and Community Services Committee recommended approval.
  1428. 1:45:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do have more to add, but first I do need to make a motion for approval and get a second.
  1429. 1:45:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion made and properly seconded in favor of Ordinance 45.
  1430. 1:45:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You have the floor.
  1431. 1:45:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, sir.
  1432. 1:45:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I want to start with saying that there's been a lot of confusion, I think, with what is
  1433. 1:46:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going on.
  1434. 1:46:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We've seen emails that are coming.
  1435. 1:46:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We heard some public comments two nights ago in regard to it.
  1436. 1:46:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And first of all, I want to clarify some different information.
  1437. 1:46:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There was emails regarding the Neighborhood and Community Services meeting and a statement
  1438. 1:46:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that there is a vision for this to have a large homeless shelter, true shelter, that
  1439. 1:46:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would be 24-7, 365, built over there.
  1440. 1:46:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But to be clear, it's a vision.
  1441. 1:46:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It was something that the Director of Neighborhood and Community Services, Ms. Austin, who's
  1442. 1:46:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript worked very hard for our community, talked about that she would like to see there.
  1443. 1:46:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It doesn't mean it is going there.
  1444. 1:46:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It cannot go there without further support from this council.
  1445. 1:46:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It couldn't just automatically happen and be built without the funding necessary, without
  1446. 1:46:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the council voting for it.
  1447. 1:46:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I can assure you that's not what this is.
  1448. 1:46:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That may never come to fruition.
  1449. 1:46:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There is a lot that would have to be looked at.
  1450. 1:47:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It would have to have a lot of input, a lot of working with the area to be able to do
  1451. 1:47:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that.
  1452. 1:47:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I do want to clarify that to start with.
  1453. 1:47:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's, I think, that conversation, I do think, has led to some confusion with that.
  1454. 1:47:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What this is about is for it to be a day shelter and an emergency shelter, not a homeless shelter
  1455. 1:47:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in that people would be living there regularly.
  1456. 1:47:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Currently, the well operates, what, two nights a week and giving out food and also they have
  1457. 1:47:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript clothing.
  1458. 1:47:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They have a church service.
  1459. 1:47:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is going to allow urban ministries.
  1460. 1:47:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The opportunity where they already have a warming shelter just a block or two up the
  1461. 1:47:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript road and they have their grace assistance, again, just a block or so up the road to be
  1462. 1:47:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript able to consolidate there.
  1463. 1:47:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The benefit of having this where you have a day shelter during the day and have the
  1464. 1:47:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript homeless to be able to come in there for services, to be able to meet with case managers, to
  1465. 1:48:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be able to try and get back on their feet and from the situation they're in, that means
  1466. 1:48:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they're not just hanging around in the park in front of the businesses.
  1467. 1:48:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's an opportunity for individuals that live nearby that own businesses nearby to be able
  1468. 1:48:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to call urban ministries and say, hey, we've got someone here and they can have a case
  1469. 1:48:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript manager to be able to come with them, try and get them over to the facility and get
  1470. 1:48:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript them triaged.
  1471. 1:48:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's also going to allow somebody to be there and help more police the area because you're
  1472. 1:48:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to have somebody there working all the time to be able to try and get them back in
  1473. 1:48:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and help that neighborhood out as well.
  1474. 1:48:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So should the neighbors in the area have issues, they're going to have somebody that they can
  1475. 1:48:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript reach out to.
  1476. 1:48:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Also, I know that during the public comments, there was a story of a gentleman that was
  1477. 1:48:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript told that's been homeless for two years, an elderly gentleman that lost his wife and after
  1478. 1:48:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript losing his wife on his Social Security loan, he could no longer afford their housing and
  1479. 1:49:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript he ended up on the streets.
  1480. 1:49:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What wasn't told was the end of the story, which was great.
  1481. 1:49:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if you only watched it online, you might have seen it.
  1482. 1:49:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You may not have heard what he had to say.
  1483. 1:49:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But he actually stood up Friday night and said, I have an update to give everyone.
  1484. 1:49:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This coming Sunday, I'm moving into a home.
  1485. 1:49:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And he really commended working with Urban Ministries to be able to get into that.
  1486. 1:49:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So they are working with these individuals for these success stories.
  1487. 1:49:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And with each success they have, it builds upon for them to have another success.
  1488. 1:49:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I also want to talk about the image that has kind of been portrayed regarding our homeless.
  1489. 1:49:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We are kind of putting them in a stereotype that they're all there because they want to be.
  1490. 1:49:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's because of their life choices.
  1491. 1:49:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's because they're dangerous.
  1492. 1:49:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's because they don't want to work.
  1493. 1:49:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's because they're criminals.
  1494. 1:49:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is not the case.
  1495. 1:49:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Also, I have to say the negativity that we heard at the meeting and that we've seen on Facebook
  1496. 1:50:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we've seen going around, in no way does this help those individuals that are out there
  1497. 1:50:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and trying to get off the street.
  1498. 1:50:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Tearing them down doesn't help in any way whatsoever.
  1499. 1:50:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Homeless people are not just what they've been stereotyped.
  1500. 1:50:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And yes, there are some with mental health issues.
  1501. 1:50:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We know that.
  1502. 1:50:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And those are also the ones that we really need to get the help that they need
  1503. 1:50:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to be able to take their medication that they need, get connected with the right people.
  1504. 1:50:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The problem will not solve itself.
  1505. 1:50:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You can't just look at a homeless person and know what they've been through to put them in that position either.
  1506. 1:50:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We can't just assume that it was bad choices in life.
  1507. 1:50:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We don't know what they've suffered and what they continue to suffer through.
  1508. 1:50:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I participated in the pick count a few different times actually.
  1509. 1:50:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I've gone to where these people are.
  1510. 1:50:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's the homeless that we have or the unhoused, they're not all what you're just seeing in the downtown area.
  1511. 1:50:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's also people that they're still maintaining their daily life.
  1512. 1:51:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They are taking their kids to school.
  1513. 1:51:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They are going to work.
  1514. 1:51:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then they're coming to their quote unquote home, their car.
  1515. 1:51:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And they're sleeping in their car overnight.
  1516. 1:51:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know this because, again, I've gone where they are.
  1517. 1:51:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Some of them also just keep to themselves.
  1518. 1:51:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They don't want to talk to anybody.
  1519. 1:51:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They don't want to bother the people that are in the downtown.
  1520. 1:51:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They don't want to bother the businesses.
  1521. 1:51:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They want to just be away from everyone.
  1522. 1:51:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's obviously something that they need help with there as well.
  1523. 1:51:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript When we talk about the homeless, again, having been part of this,
  1524. 1:51:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's some different groups I want us to think about.
  1525. 1:51:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You've got elderly people who have spent their lives working and paying taxes,
  1526. 1:51:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but now find they can't make ends meet just like the gentleman we talked about earlier
  1527. 1:51:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for one reason or another, and they find themselves homeless.
  1528. 1:51:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And this is supposed to be their golden years.
  1529. 1:51:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, they've worked all their lives paying taxes,
  1530. 1:51:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but maybe they don't have any family to take care of them or to be able to help them.
  1531. 1:52:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't think we should just look down on them and put them in a lower class
  1532. 1:52:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because of what they're going through.
  1533. 1:52:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We need to get them connected with the right people that can get them connected
  1534. 1:52:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with the right services through the case management.
  1535. 1:52:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There are families that are homeless, which include children.
  1536. 1:52:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We know this. We've talked about this before.
  1537. 1:52:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's a lot of kids that the school system are aware are facing housing insecurity.
  1538. 1:52:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So either they're in danger of losing their home or they have lost their home.
  1539. 1:52:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And again, they're living out of their car.
  1540. 1:52:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This is an opportunity for them to have a shower and clean clothes.
  1541. 1:52:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we all remember what it was like when we went to school.
  1542. 1:52:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Kids will say exactly what they think.
  1543. 1:52:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If these kids have a spot where they can go take a shower and have clean clothes,
  1544. 1:52:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think that makes it a lot easier for them to be in the school system
  1545. 1:52:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and to be around other kids when they're already looking at so many other kids
  1546. 1:52:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that have so much more than they have.
  1547. 1:52:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the negativity that has been out there, kids pick up on so much more than we realize.
  1548. 1:53:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm so hopeful that they have not seen what is said because these kids haven't even had a chance
  1549. 1:53:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to get there, to figure out who they are and start a real life for themselves.
  1550. 1:53:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the last thing they need to be is torn down and told they're bad people.
  1551. 1:53:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And again, I'm not saying the people here are saying that.
  1552. 1:53:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let me be very clear on that.
  1553. 1:53:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do understand the plight and understand the concerns of everyone here.
  1554. 1:53:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I want that to be known.
  1555. 1:53:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm reflecting more on what I have seen online and the negativity there.
  1556. 1:53:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We've also got veterans that are on the streets.
  1557. 1:53:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript These are people that, again, they've paid their taxes.
  1558. 1:53:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They even signed up to put their life on the line for our country.
  1559. 1:53:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How can we now say we're not willing to serve them after they served us?
  1560. 1:53:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They've risked themselves, and we have no idea, at least I don't.
  1561. 1:53:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Someone that's been in the military, I would think they would know exactly what many have faced
  1562. 1:53:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and what they're dealing with.
  1563. 1:53:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we know that they suffer from, some suffer from some mental illnesses.
  1564. 1:54:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Some are on medication.
  1565. 1:54:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Some have post-traumatic stress disorder.
  1566. 1:54:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There are so many out there.
  1567. 1:54:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know I talked to a gentleman the other night.
  1568. 1:54:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know he was homeless.
  1569. 1:54:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know based on some things that he told me.
  1570. 1:54:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I also know that he's a veteran that's out there.
  1571. 1:54:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I can't think we want to turn them away for the ability to have ADA-compliant bathrooms and showers.
  1572. 1:54:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, what this is is an opportunity for us to be able to buy this, build these bathrooms and these showers,
  1573. 1:54:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and let Urban Ministries run this facility.
  1574. 1:54:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let them do a lot of research to be able to talk to individuals, including our businesses in that downtown area.
  1575. 1:54:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How can we work together?
  1576. 1:54:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How can we help the situation, not only for the businesses, but for our unhoused?
  1577. 1:54:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've been a big supporter of downtown for a long time.
  1578. 1:54:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I love our downtown area.
  1579. 1:54:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If I didn't believe this was truly going to be a benefit for all sides, I would not be in favor of it.
  1580. 1:55:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But as I've said before, we are definitely,
  1581. 1:55:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if we don't do anything, if nothing changes, nothing changes.
  1582. 1:55:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I want to read just real quick a post that I saw online.
  1583. 1:55:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In spring of 2024, I found myself at Manna Cafe on one of their shower days.
  1584. 1:55:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I wanted to sit, talk with, and listen to our transient homeless population to better understand their struggles, successes, needs, and dreams.
  1585. 1:55:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Among them, I met a gentleman that had walked from Madison Street, Kroger, to New Providence Boulevard to shower 24 hours a day.
  1586. 1:55:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He was young, timid, and unsure of his future needs, much less his dreams.
  1587. 1:55:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Technically, I was almost old enough to be his mother.
  1588. 1:55:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And let me say, this girl is much younger than me, so that means this kid could be somebody that I guess could be my grandchild.
  1589. 1:55:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But this was someone's child.
  1590. 1:55:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It hit me like a ton of bricks how often I looked away, how often I assumed someone else would help those in need with the dollars I personally donated.
  1591. 1:55:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No less.
  1592. 1:56:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, we're talking about a shower, a bathroom, laundry for the homeless.
  1593. 1:56:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We're talking about as a community how to have people's help with housing necessities, and to be able to help them find a way back into the home just like the older gentleman that we talked about is finding a way back into his home.
  1594. 1:56:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And honestly, if this federal grant helps one person or one family off the street, isn't it worth it?
  1595. 1:56:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's what this grant was meant for.
  1596. 1:56:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript These funds are meant to be able to help these types of individuals and give this type of assistance.
  1597. 1:56:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just this past June, we gave a million dollars of our property rights to some of our homeless families.
  1598. 1:56:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tax dollars to the museum. And I can't understand that we can really say that that has the same
  1599. 1:56:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript effect as what this $750,000 would do to buy this asset. Again, to start with simply having this for
  1600. 1:56:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a day shelter as well as an emergency shelter for when it's extremely cold, for when it's extremely
  1601. 1:56:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hot, and also for when we have dangerous weather in the forecast, which we all know we are
  1602. 1:57:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript susceptible to. It happens here often. We've had a tornado hit our downtown before. Wouldn't it be
  1603. 1:57:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript nice for them, those that are unhoused, to have a place to be able to go to during those times to be
  1604. 1:57:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript able to take shelter? I just ask that we support this and move forward with this, but continue the
  1605. 1:57:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript conversation. There's still going to be another meeting coming up. I do believe that we're going
  1606. 1:57:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to have a meeting on January 15th, the meeting that was originally scheduled, and then we had the
  1607. 1:57:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript other one as well. There's still going to be another meeting. The Homeless Coalition, the
  1608. 1:57:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Canopy Initiative, they're still going to be meeting monthly. As Ms. Austin did, I invite you to
  1609. 1:57:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript attend. Urban Ministries, again, will be continuing conversations. There are ways for all of us to
  1610. 1:57:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript work together to make this the absolute best situation that we can make it for everyone
  1611. 1:57:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript involved. Thank you. Councilman McLaughlin, you're recognized. Called on: Deanna McLaughlin
  1612. 1:57:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'd like to make a motion to postpone to the March 5th, 2026 regular session.
  1613. 1:58:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion been made and properly seconded to postpone this ordinance to the March, did you say March?
  1614. 1:58:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir. March 5th, 2026 regular session. Properly seconded. Councilman Smith, you're on the list.
  1615. 1:58:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Did you wish to speak to the motion to postpone? Yes, I'm definitely postponing this so that the
  1616. 1:58:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript citizens can have a
  1617. 1:58:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript their questions and concerns answered. We have many business owners against this, and it's not
  1618. 1:58:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript anything about us not wanting to help the homeless, and let me say that again, it's about us not
  1619. 1:58:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript wanting it in the location that we're trying to purchase. And so it have nothing to do with us
  1620. 1:58:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not helping the homeless. We helped the homeless today, yesterday, today, and forevermore. So what
  1621. 1:58:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm saying is this, I agree with her to postpone this so that we can give the citizens the
  1622. 1:58:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right to have their answers, their questions and concerns answered. Thank you.
  1623. 1:59:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Holloman on the motion to postpone. Thank you, Mayor. I'm against postponement. I think
  1624. 1:59:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we should just go ahead and just deal with this tonight. There's a lot of stuff that I would like
  1625. 1:59:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to say, but I will wait to see if it gets postponed or not, and that'll be all. Thank you.
  1626. 1:59:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streeman on the motion to postpone. Yes, sir. I'm not in favor.
  1627. 1:59:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of us postponing it, and it's not because, again, I don't want the conversation continued. The
  1628. 1:59:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript conversation can still continue. This is a two-reading. This is an ordinance which requires
  1629. 1:59:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript two readings. So that means for the next month, this is still going to be ongoing, and we'll have
  1630. 1:59:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript another vote on this at this time. The longer we wait to do anything, the longer it's going to take
  1631. 1:59:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to be able to offer these services. And as far as the location is concerned, and why,
  1632. 1:59:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this location is because, again, you're already a block or so away from where this is already going
  1633. 2:00:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on. There are already homeless services at the location we're talking about, and in our downtown
  1634. 2:00:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript area is where we have some amazing nonprofits that are working with these individuals. They are there
  1635. 2:00:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to be able to serve. You have Legal Aid downtown. You have Operation Stand Down downtown. You've got
  1636. 2:00:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Montgomery County Veterans Coalition. You've got so many that I could sit here and list off. You've
  1637. 2:00:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript got a lot of people that are here close by to be able to help them out. On top of that, we've got
  1638. 2:00:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the transit system, which the bus hub that is close by to there now, and it's going to be even
  1639. 2:00:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript closer by once that move is made. So I, again, say the conversations can still continue. Ms. Austin
  1640. 2:00:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript has shared her email address, and I know that she has been doing a lot of corresponding. I know that
  1641. 2:00:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript both her and the Director of Urban Ministries has been meeting with individuals to try and talk
  1642. 2:00:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript about this. I know that she has been doing a lot of corresponding. I know that both her and the
  1643. 2:00:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like I said, there's another meeting coming up on January 15th. There are plenty of opportunities
  1644. 2:01:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to be able to continue to talk, and I know that we ourselves have gotten many questions answered
  1645. 2:01:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from the emails that we've gotten, even that we received at 1251 a.m. yesterday morning,
  1646. 2:01:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript further answering questions for us from Urban Ministries. So in my opinion, I believe we should
  1647. 2:01:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript move forward knowing how long this process is going to take, even to get to the point
  1648. 2:01:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to be able to build some bathrooms and some showers.
  1649. 2:01:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman McLaughlin on your motion to postpone. I didn't get to make the reasons why I was
  1650. 2:01:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript motioned to postpone. I do apologize for that. That's okay. It's fine. I'll make it up to you. Okay. Next meeting.
  1651. 2:01:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I knew that was coming. So full transparency, I voted in favor of this. I'm a member of the Clarksville
  1652. 2:01:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Neighborhood and Services Committee. As part of the Restoring Clarksville Initiative and
  1653. 2:01:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the
  1654. 2:01:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Board of Directors, and also that committee, there have been long conversations about providing
  1655. 2:02:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript wraparound services for many of the examples that my colleague from Ward 10 spoke about.
  1656. 2:02:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But the confusion and misinformation and not being able to have that dialogue is the reason
  1657. 2:02:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm asking for the postponement, to give people their opportunity to be heard, to be able
  1658. 2:02:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to participate in some of the meetings, the Canopy Initiative meetings and other public
  1659. 2:02:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript meetings. And that's the reason for postponement. I don't think that's the reason for postponement.
  1660. 2:02:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What I would love is for the city and the County to voice their concerns. So that way,
  1661. 2:02:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they can go about discussed this with my town hall attendees last night, they agree. In
  1662. 2:02:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the end, nobody wants homeless shelter where they are. But what are we going to do? We need
  1663. 2:02:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to give people an opportunity to try to better themselves and that's opportunity. So I know
  1664. 2:02:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's a mixed message. We I just feel like we should continue the conversation, give
  1665. 2:02:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Give it 60 days so that people can bring up their concerns.
  1666. 2:02:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Maybe somebody has an alternate location they'd like to donate their property for.
  1667. 2:02:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's opportunities, and I just want to be able to let everybody run its course.
  1668. 2:02:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1669. 2:02:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1670. 2:03:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Marquis, on the motion to postpone.
  1671. 2:03:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, I have two points real quick.
  1672. 2:03:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Should this postponement happen from March 1st,
  1673. 2:03:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would ask, Mayor, that we move to have somebody appointed by then
  1674. 2:03:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so that way Ward 2 can be represented.
  1675. 2:03:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Since at the meeting last week I went to, there were residents from all across the city.
  1676. 2:03:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It just wasn't downtown business owner or downtown residents.
  1677. 2:03:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I saw people from my ward.
  1678. 2:03:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I met people from Councilperson McLaughlin's ward,
  1679. 2:03:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so I believe it should be represented if this motion passes.
  1680. 2:03:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the second is that I do agree with the postponement because, again,
  1681. 2:03:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there is a lot of conversation that is happening now
  1682. 2:03:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that seems to be happening in the city.
  1683. 2:03:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It seems like this has opened the floodgates to actually be able to do something permanent
  1684. 2:03:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript here in the future, that there's a lot of people who have resources that seem to be coming
  1685. 2:03:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the table with ideas, that maybe we can do something better here for Clarksville.
  1686. 2:04:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I would like to have the residents' voices heard on that matter.
  1687. 2:04:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I agree with the postponement.
  1688. 2:04:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Those residents also feel as if they have not been heard.
  1689. 2:04:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And, you know, I don't know.
  1690. 2:04:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think that the conversations that were had seem to be more of a this is what we're doing
  1691. 2:04:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and that's really it.
  1692. 2:04:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They have felt that there's no back-and-forth input, and I believe we should have that.
  1693. 2:04:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I'm in favor for the postponement.
  1694. 2:04:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To your point about having a representative in place for Ward 2, yes, we will,
  1695. 2:04:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript provided this council agrees upon a candidate.
  1696. 2:04:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah.
  1697. 2:04:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1698. 2:04:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1699. 2:04:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1700. 2:04:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They present themselves at the February regular session.
  1701. 2:04:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They're required to present themselves and speak to the council.
  1702. 2:04:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then we will have a special call session just to vote on the 11th of February.
  1703. 2:04:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So cancel your vacation plans if you're going to be out of town to be here to name a representative
  1704. 2:05:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for Ward 2.
  1705. 2:05:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Smith, you're recognized on the motion to postpone.
  1706. 2:05:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Did you cut me off?
  1707. 2:05:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're live.
  1708. 2:05:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1709. 2:05:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now I'm back.
  1710. 2:05:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1711. 2:05:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1712. 2:05:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1713. 2:05:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript As I said, I agree with the motion to postpone, and the location has a lot to do with this.
  1714. 2:05:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There are about 10 homeless nonprofit organizations in Ward 6.
  1715. 2:05:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Nowhere else in this city, everything that has to do with homeless falls within Ward 6, my ward.
  1716. 2:05:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And also, we can find another place.
  1717. 2:05:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1718. 2:05:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Or another building.
  1719. 2:05:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It doesn't matter if we have this down here or this service here.
  1720. 2:05:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They walk everywhere.
  1721. 2:05:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They travel everywhere.
  1722. 2:05:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's no set place for homeless people to be.
  1723. 2:06:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They're everywhere.
  1724. 2:06:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They know how to get from A to B.
  1725. 2:06:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If it's on foot, on the bus, they get there.
  1726. 2:06:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it shouldn't have anything to do with why we need to build or extend.
  1727. 2:06:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Another homeless shelter down here on Union Street.
  1728. 2:06:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Also, citizens are concerned about their businesses.
  1729. 2:06:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript As a matter of fact, as I said the other day, that while we were doing the interview,
  1730. 2:06:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there was a homeless man out there cussing, threatening for no reason.
  1731. 2:06:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So they're facing challenges of whether it's safe to be walking downtown.
  1732. 2:06:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We'll scare away the visitors, the customers, four of the business owners.
  1733. 2:06:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We don't know if we're going to be safe.
  1734. 2:06:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so I think the location needs to be somewhere else.
  1735. 2:06:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And also, if we run away our visitors, our tourists, people who are touring the city,
  1736. 2:07:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript touring the city, guess what?
  1737. 2:07:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There will be a decrease in their financial status for the businesses.
  1738. 2:07:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I think postponing this until we get some concrete information would be the best thing to do.
  1739. 2:07:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because I've gotten a lot of misinformation at the meeting that we attended on January 2nd.
  1740. 2:07:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I got some misinformation from the people that are leading this.
  1741. 2:07:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so I just hope that we will consider the request of the business owners, citizens,
  1742. 2:07:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that are in need.
  1743. 2:07:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And in opposition of this, so that they will have a chance to be heard and understood.
  1744. 2:07:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's not that we don't want to help the homeless.
  1745. 2:07:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We are solely about helping the homeless.
  1746. 2:07:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You can see all of the almost ten non-profits in my ward.
  1747. 2:08:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We help them every day.
  1748. 2:08:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We give.
  1749. 2:08:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We give back.
  1750. 2:08:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1751. 2:08:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Lovato on the motion to postpone.
  1752. 2:08:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1753. 2:08:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I just want to make a statement that because I'm on the,
  1754. 2:08:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on the Urban Ministries Board, I will be abstaining.
  1755. 2:08:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1756. 2:08:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Shekinah on the motion to postpone.
  1757. 2:08:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, thank you, Mayor.
  1758. 2:08:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm in favor of actually not postponing this.
  1759. 2:08:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We need to vote up or down.
  1760. 2:08:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Those who oppose it today, they're going to oppose it tomorrow.
  1761. 2:08:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Those who support it today, they're going to support it tomorrow.
  1762. 2:08:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Either it's a good thing for the city or it's not a good thing for the city.
  1763. 2:08:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The people, you know, we get a lot of emails every day.
  1764. 2:08:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A lot of phone calls every day from both sides.
  1765. 2:08:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it's up to us to make a decision.
  1766. 2:08:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't think anything is going to change.
  1767. 2:08:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And a month or two months from now, the concern is still going to be that whether it's good
  1768. 2:08:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for the city or whether it's not good for the city, whether it's good for downtown
  1769. 2:08:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or whether it's not good for downtown.
  1770. 2:08:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you're recognized. Called on: Stacey Streetman
  1771. 2:09:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
  1772. 2:09:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I just want to say that the comment that was made regarding misinformation being given to us
  1773. 2:09:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript by the people that are leading this and that being a reason for postponement,
  1774. 2:09:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that is absolutely not a true case.
  1775. 2:09:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ms.
  1776. 2:09:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Austin has done a phenomenal job in educating.
  1777. 2:09:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ms.
  1778. 2:09:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Austin has done a phenomenal job in educating us all and spoke in extreme detail the other night.
  1779. 2:09:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And in no way did she tell us anything that wasn't true when she stood up here and spoke to us
  1780. 2:09:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and answered every one of our questions.
  1781. 2:09:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, I appreciate all that she has done, the heart that she has.
  1782. 2:09:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I said nothing wrong.
  1783. 2:09:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're recognized on a point of order.
  1784. 2:09:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Nobody's name has been called, and I don't know why she's calling Ms.
  1785. 2:09:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Austin's name.
  1786. 2:09:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I said we received this information the other night.
  1787. 2:09:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I didn't say what day or what night.
  1788. 2:09:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So what you're speaking about is out of order.
  1789. 2:09:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, the chair is going to rule it.
  1790. 2:09:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I didn't even call nobody's name and didn't say when I got the information that was wrong.
  1791. 2:09:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I have received this information.
  1792. 2:10:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The chair is going to rule it in order because you said that the people leading it and you inferred that it was Ms.
  1793. 2:10:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Austin.
  1794. 2:10:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, you didn't.
  1795. 2:10:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But anyway, back to you.
  1796. 2:10:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Don't assume something.
  1797. 2:10:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Don't assume anything.
  1798. 2:10:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Back to you, Councilman Streetman.
  1799. 2:10:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You have the floor.
  1800. 2:10:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, sir.
  1801. 2:10:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, Ms.
  1802. 2:10:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Austin has done a phenomenal job in leading for us and leading this department with heart and with concern for all parties involved.
  1803. 2:10:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I've appreciated everything that she has done for us.
  1804. 2:10:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I do know that.
  1805. 2:10:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hang on a minute.
  1806. 2:10:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hang on.
  1807. 2:10:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hang on.
  1808. 2:10:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ho, ho, ho.
  1809. 2:10:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ho, ho, ho, ho.
  1810. 2:10:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let's get back in order, please.
  1811. 2:10:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We will conduct ourselves.
  1812. 2:10:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We will conduct ourselves.
  1813. 2:10:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript She is not the chair.
  1814. 2:10:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript She's not out of.
  1815. 2:10:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript She's not out of.
  1816. 2:10:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And nobody said.
  1817. 2:10:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's not about nobody's name.
  1818. 2:10:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you have the floor.
  1819. 2:10:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1820. 2:10:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do also want to clear up some information that we were given the other night.
  1821. 2:10:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know there was some concern raised regarding a recent stabbing in the downtown area that involved an unhoused individual.
  1822. 2:11:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I did reach out to the police department to find out more information about that.
  1823. 2:11:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And there were no reports of any stabbing that has occurred recently downtown involving an unhoused individual.
  1824. 2:11:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I do want us to try and clear up anything that has is being created from the rumor mill and make sure that everyone, us and the public included, are getting the right information shared with them.
  1825. 2:11:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Chandler, you're recognized. Called on: Tim Chandler
  1826. 2:11:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Questions been called for any objection to ceasing discussion on the motion to postpone.
  1827. 2:11:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No objection to ceasing discussion.
  1828. 2:11:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we are now voting on the motion to postpone.
  1829. 2:11:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ordinance 45 until the March 5th, 2026 regular session.
  1830. 2:11:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  1831. 2:11:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  1832. 2:11:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote.
  1833. 2:11:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  1834. 2:12:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Eight yes, four no, one abstain.
  1835. 2:12:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Motion to postpone passes.
  1836. 2:12:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We are now back to you, Chairman Streetman.
  1837. 2:12:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1838. 2:12:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 36202526.
  1839. 2:12:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A resolution requesting the Regional Planning Commission to perform a study with regard.
  1840. 2:12:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To Title 11, Zoning, Chapter 11, Administration and Enforcement, Section 11.11, amendments affecting the same parcel of land and return an ordinance for consideration by the Clarksville City Council.
  1841. 2:12:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Finance Committee did vote in favor of disapproval.
  1842. 2:12:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mayor, I would like to turn the floor over to the sponsor of this resolution so that he has the opportunity to make the motion.
  1843. 2:12:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Chandler, you're the sponsor.
  1844. 2:12:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're recognized on your resolution number 36.
  1845. 2:12:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1846. 2:12:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm.
  1847. 2:12:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm going to pull this resolution.
  1848. 2:12:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It was brought to my attention there are some other parts in this that might need to be cleared up, and I'd rather do them all at one time.
  1849. 2:12:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I'm pulling the resolution.
  1850. 2:13:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1851. 2:13:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mr. Bittner, how is it, how do we properly dispose since the sponsor wants to pull it?
  1852. 2:13:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do we postpone it indefinitely?
  1853. 2:13:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1854. 2:13:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So the motion would be to postpone indefinitely?
  1855. 2:13:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
  1856. 2:13:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
  1857. 2:13:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do I hear a second?
  1858. 2:13:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Properly.
  1859. 2:13:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, we got agreement.
  1860. 2:13:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We got an agreement on that.
  1861. 2:13:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Properly seconded.
  1862. 2:13:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So the motion by.
  1863. 2:13:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Wait a minute.
  1864. 2:13:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Y'all tired of hearing me talk?
  1865. 2:13:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, absolutely not.
  1866. 2:13:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Absolutely not.
  1867. 2:13:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The motion is made to postpone indefinitely.
  1868. 2:13:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 36, properly seconded.
  1869. 2:13:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any discussion?
  1870. 2:13:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Seeing none.
  1871. 2:13:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Are you ready to vote?
  1872. 2:13:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members, please cast your vote.
  1873. 2:13:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every member voted.
  1874. 2:13:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any member wish to change their vote?
  1875. 2:13:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the vote.
  1876. 2:13:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 13 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
  1877. 2:13:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Resolution 36 is postponed indefinitely.
  1878. 2:13:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Chairman Streetman.
  1879. 2:13:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
  1880. 2:13:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would like to now say the favorite line of the Ward 2 representative.
  1881. 2:13:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That concludes my report.
  1882. 2:13:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
  1883. 2:13:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you very much.
  1884. 2:13:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Neighborhood and Community Services Committee.
  1885. 2:13:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Chairman Shekinah, you're recognized.
  1886. 2:14:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, Mayor.
  1887. 2:14:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Clarksville Neighborhood and Community Services Home Rehabilitation Update.
  1888. 2:14:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Right now we have 19 households in various stages of intake and site review.
  1889. 2:14:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have three households in active construction and pre-construction.
  1890. 2:14:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The department has adjusted.
  1891. 2:14:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The eligibility for the program and expanding the low home, the low income households with appraisals up to $300,000 as of now.
  1892. 2:14:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Rental Assistance Program.
  1893. 2:14:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Right now we have 35 vacancies within the 12 month rental assistance program.
  1894. 2:14:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The applications are currently open for referrals from the local nonprofits with active case management.
  1895. 2:14:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So those organizations that are interested in participating with this, they can contact the department at community at city of Clarksville dot com for more information.
  1896. 2:14:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's community at city of Clarksville dot com for more information.
  1897. 2:15:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now move on to the Financial Empowerment Center.
  1898. 2:15:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that's led by Miss Carissa Tucker.
  1899. 2:15:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript She's the program manager for that.
  1900. 2:15:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They presented the financial empowerment circle implementation plan on Wednesday.
  1901. 2:15:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript At the L and N train station.
  1902. 2:15:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That plan is in the final stages for submitting for the financial empowerment center grants.
  1903. 2:15:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To the Bloomberg Fowler Financial Empowerment Center.
  1904. 2:15:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that's due by the end of January.
  1905. 2:15:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Also like to talk about the canopy initiative update just to give an update on that.
  1906. 2:15:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We want to thank Clarksville area urban ministries.
  1907. 2:15:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Our rain center for hope.
  1908. 2:15:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Clarksville Montgomery County action agency and the Salvation Army for serving those unhoused residents during the very cold spells over the past few weeks with their warming shelters.
  1909. 2:15:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Those shelters are going to remain open on the evenings when overnight temperatures drop below 32 degrees.
  1910. 2:16:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And there's a place online that they can go or it's best just to call the shelter hotline for those that may be in need.
  1911. 2:16:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Of shelter or those who see individuals that may be in need of shelter just called the hotline and that said [phone number omitted; hear it in the video at this time].
  1912. 2:16:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that's all I have there.
  1913. 2:16:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1914. 2:16:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1915. 2:16:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Any questions about that committee report saying no we're ready for parks and recreation committee chairman Zacharias you're recognized. Called on: Brian Zacharias
  1916. 2:16:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you mayor.
  1917. 2:16:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Three collider kids classes are going to be offered this January at the crow recreation center collider kids is an inclusive program for.
  1918. 2:16:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Children.
  1919. 2:16:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript With autism special needs and other disabilities providing a safe and joyful space to learn and grow.
  1920. 2:16:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Inspired by a kaleidoscope it celebrates each child's strengths and builds a connected community through recreational social educational and creative activities.
  1921. 2:17:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's one person with parks and rec that I hope is paying attention I know they're watching get ready to dive into a winter adventure with the polar bear plunge.
  1922. 2:17:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Join us.
  1923. 2:17:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Join them.
  1924. 2:17:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript February.
  1925. 2:17:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript February 7.
  1926. 2:17:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript At new providence pool from 11 a.m.
  1927. 2:17:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To 12 p.m.
  1928. 2:17:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript For this exciting event where brave that's one word participants take the plunge into icy waters to raise awareness for safety for water safety and drowning prevention proceeds go to both the free adaptive swim programs for individuals with special needs and our group swim lessons for children across the community.
  1929. 2:17:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the parks and rec team is looking to hire a an aquatics facilities manager.
  1930. 2:17:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And aquatics team lead hopefully not for the polar plunge aquatic superintendent event facility manager grounds and facilities crew chief lifeguard definitely for the polar plunge and parks and recreation instructor and if you're interested in joining our team or for more information and a complete list of programs classes and ongoing activities please visit Clarksville parks rec dot com or download the app from the Google Play Store or the app store.
  1931. 2:18:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
  1932. 2:18:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that concludes my all right any questions about this committee report.
  1933. 2:18:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Public safety committee chairman of auto you recognize thank you mayor at first for our building and codes report the construction division did two thousand two hundred and ninety eight total inspections code enforcement division did a hundred and eleven new cases the abatement division work twenty nine work orders and the total revenue generated was a little over a hundred and seventy one thousand dollars.
  1934. 2:18:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The clarksville police department is announcing that their citizens police academy classes are going to be Tuesday nights at starting March 3rd through May 7th from six thirty to eight thirty p.m.
  1935. 2:18:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Applications can be found on the Web site at clarksville P.D. dot org you must be eighteen years old with a high school diploma or g e d and the deadline to apply is february twenty four.
  1936. 2:19:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript For clarksville fire rescue we have sixteen months.
  1937. 2:19:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript who have obtained all required certifications and are set to graduate
  1938. 2:19:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on January 23rd at 9 30 a.m. at the CFR headquarters and the council is invited
  1939. 2:19:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to attend CFR has used a local grant to upgrade the dive and water search
  1940. 2:19:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript capabilities with live scope sonar and continued dive training and
  1941. 2:19:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript certifications and CFR will be taking possession of its newest fire engine
  1942. 2:19:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that will be put in service at station 5 to serve the Boothill area that
  1943. 2:19:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript concludes my report thank you any questions about this committee report
  1944. 2:19:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're now ready for the transportation streets and garage committee chairman Called on: Wanda Smith
  1945. 2:19:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Smith you're recognized Thank You mayor the TS the TSG reports are as follows
  1946. 2:19:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript transportation report they are transported a total of thirty five
  1947. 2:20:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thousand six hundred and fifty eight riders on fixed route buses which
  1948. 2:20:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript included seven thousand
  1949. 2:20:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript five hundred and fifty six seniors who rode for free also in the pearl transit
  1950. 2:20:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript routes they transported a total of four thousand two hundred and sixty three
  1951. 2:20:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript rivals the total for the month of December of the riders the CTS was thirty
  1952. 2:20:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript nine thousand nine hundred and twenty one riders that concludes the report now
  1953. 2:20:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we move on to the city garage report the total number of city work orders was
  1954. 2:20:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript three hundred the total of parts cost for all
  1955. 2:20:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city vehicles was forty one thousand three hundred and forty three so the few
  1956. 2:20:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript purchased by the city garage for on-site fuel pumps unleaded cost was sixty nine
  1957. 2:20:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thousand one hundred eighty seven that's for a total gallons of unleaded for
  1958. 2:20:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thirty six thousand three hundred seventy three hundred and thirty seven
  1959. 2:20:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript diesel total was cost was eighteen thousand two hundred thirty seven the
  1960. 2:21:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript diesel gallons were eight thousand fifty few calls for unleaded decrease it
  1961. 2:21:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript was a dollar ninety nine it was a three percent increase it went down to a
  1962. 2:21:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dollar and ninety three cent per gallon in December the few calls for diesel
  1963. 2:21:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript also decreased by twenty two percent it was two dollars and eighty four cent in
  1964. 2:21:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript November however it went down to two dollars and twenty one cent there is no
  1965. 2:21:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript report given to me from the street department
  1966. 2:21:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so I'm going to give you a little bit of the history of what happened in the
  1967. 2:21:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so this concludes my reports thank you any question or comment regarding this
  1968. 2:21:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript committee report we're now ready for two items under new business item a
  1969. 2:21:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resolution 38 2025 26 a resolution approving the appointment of Mark
  1970. 2:21:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Riggins as the general manager of the Clarkson gas and water department the
  1971. 2:21:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript gas and water board newly created board has recommended this resolution I'll
  1972. 2:21:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript entertain a motion in a second motion and properly seconded councilman Smith
  1973. 2:22:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're recognized
  1974. 2:22:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for clear so the people could understand it as well this watching this video
  1975. 2:22:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so we have to reappoint him since we appointed a board so that moved him out
  1976. 2:22:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and then we have to put him back in is that what we're doing the board is
  1977. 2:22:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript making the recommendation to appoint him as general manager and yes when we
  1978. 2:22:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript created the board it stated in the ordinance that they would have to
  1979. 2:22:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript appoint a general manager okay so that's their recommendation that kicked him out
  1980. 2:22:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out and then we have to reappoint him it didn't kick him out it just we're just affirming hold
  1981. 2:22:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the position if we hadn't appointed the board he still would have the position we wouldn't have to
  1982. 2:22:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript do this right if we hadn't appointed the board it would be business as usual that's right that's
  1983. 2:22:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what i'm saying okay so i mean i said how you want to he he was left out okay after we appointed the
  1984. 2:22:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript board said how you want to but uh so okay we have to re put him back on there okay so procedure
  1985. 2:22:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript order has to be taken care of we messed up some procedures okay all right no we didn't mess up
  1986. 2:23:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript issue we're just tightening it up okay we fixing it up okay all right any other comment or question
  1987. 2:23:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript regarding this resolution all members are you ready to vote all members please cast your vote
  1988. 2:23:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript every member voted any member wish to change their vote madam clerk please take the vote
  1989. 2:23:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 13 yes zero no zero abstain resolution 38 is adopted mr riggins please report to
  1990. 2:23:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 2251
  1991. 2:23:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all right we're now ready for item b uh resolution 39 20 25 26 the sponsor is chairman mclaughlin
  1992. 2:23:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're recognized on item b thank you mayor resolution 39 20 25 26 is a resolution
  1993. 2:23:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript authorizing an interlocal agreement between the city of clarksville and the penny rail regional
  1994. 2:23:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript energy agency
  1995. 2:24:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as explained by mr riggins on tuesday um will benefit us and
  1996. 2:24:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript offer us redundancy in our gas service and i make a motion for approval
  1997. 2:24:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript motion been made and properly seconded in favor of resolution 39 councilman mclaughlin any final
  1998. 2:24:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript words on this that concludes my report all right you've heard you've heard the explanation and
  1999. 2:24:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we've discussed it any comment or question hearing none seeing none are you ready to vote all members
  2000. 2:24:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript please cast your vote every member voted any member wish to change their vote amount of court
  2001. 2:24:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript please take the vote
  2002. 2:24:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 13 yes zero no zero abstain resolution 39 is adopted we're now ready for mayor and council
  2003. 2:24:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript member comments ladies and gentlemen as a councilman at courtesy i would ask you to make
  2004. 2:24:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript your comments and then we will leave the final comment to our departing council member councilman
  2005. 2:24:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mclaughlin so councilman streetman you're recognized for comments thank you sir i've
  2006. 2:24:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript got two different things to speak on for one um i want to talk if being in freezing cold water and
  2007. 2:24:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript possible need of resuscitation is not quite your thing but you still want to do something
  2008. 2:25:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript fun and give back to our community i would encourage you to attend the um fashion show
  2009. 2:25:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that will be held by bella's closet on february 7th from 10 am to 2 p.m at austin p dunn center
  2010. 2:25:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tickets are 25 i promise you come out you will have an absolutely great time um bella's closet
  2011. 2:25:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is a phenomenal organization in our community
  2012. 2:25:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and their mission is to empower women for success by serving and mentoring to
  2013. 2:25:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript provide a positive impact and experience in our community again tickets are $25
  2014. 2:25:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript per person you can buy them online by visiting Bella's closet org or you can
  2015. 2:25:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript buy them in person at Bella's closet located at [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] Wednesday
  2016. 2:25:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. so again please come out
  2017. 2:25:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and join us and that you might see a couple of us they're participating in it
  2018. 2:26:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so secondly to the council person from Ward 2 I know you'll be speaking in just
  2019. 2:26:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a moment but I want to thank you for your time on this council I have
  2020. 2:26:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thoroughly enjoyed serving with you I have learned so much from you and I will
  2021. 2:26:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript miss having you here and the mayor was correct in his statement it is
  2022. 2:26:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bittersweet because we couldn't have any better cheerleader fighting
  2023. 2:26:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for our city and we couldn't have any better cheerleader fighting for our city
  2024. 2:26:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for us on a national level so for that I do thank you but most importantly I
  2025. 2:26:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you for everything over our three years here together but our time prior
  2026. 2:26:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to that as well so thank you for your leadership thank you for always being
  2027. 2:26:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there for us thank you for getting this council involved in so many different
  2028. 2:26:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript things thank you for the sweets also but there's definitely gonna be big shoes
  2029. 2:26:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for all of us to fill to be able to make sure that since you won't be here
  2030. 2:26:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript leading the charge to have us involved in
  2031. 2:26:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so many different activities we're gonna have to be sure and pick up that
  2032. 2:27:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript weight and be able to be out there in the community and participating just the
  2033. 2:27:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript way you've always encouraged us to do so thank you and I wish you good luck
  2034. 2:27:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript councilman Haywood you're recognized Thank You mayor I'm not gonna repeat what Called on: Jerry Haywood
  2035. 2:27:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the councilwoman from 10 said I feel the same way I'm glad to have worked with
  2036. 2:27:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you on a council and I think my favorite part of coming in every day was seeing
  2037. 2:27:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript something on my on my desk here is so much fun uh you never know what you're gonna get uh but
  2038. 2:27:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i also want to uh i also want to thank you and i hope that when you're you leave i can still reach
  2039. 2:27:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out and uh and get some good feedback uh second thing i also want to wish my wife a happy 30th
  2040. 2:27:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript birthday i missed i missed dinner tonight to be here so uh i hope my bed on the couch is ready
  2041. 2:27:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when i get home i'm just i'm just kidding that's all i have i think i saw glover's lock changing
  2042. 2:27:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the locks councilman chandler you recognized thank you mayor i would like to publicly uh Called on: Tim Chandler
  2043. 2:28:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank uh councilwoman mclaughlin she has been uh an inspiration to me we haven't always
  2044. 2:28:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript seen eye to eye but we've come become real close and good friends and i i appreciate what she does
  2045. 2:28:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what she will continue to do and if i could i'd make a motion to deny your resignation
  2046. 2:28:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript properly motioned and properly seconded unfortunately we can't do that so it's
  2047. 2:28:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out of order sir sorry councilman peters you're recognized i just want to state for the record
  2048. 2:28:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript everybody's talking about the sweets for the record i weighed 160 pounds when i started
  2049. 2:28:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but uh so that's a big deal there but i want to thank uh council
  2050. 2:28:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript person mclaughlin for assisting me in my endeavor to join this council and be a member of this body
  2051. 2:29:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if it wasn't for her advice and dedication to assisting me i don't know if i would have known
  2052. 2:29:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the right path to take so i appreciate that from you and i'm going to miss you up here
  2053. 2:29:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh kicking me under the table here about five times tonight already
  2054. 2:29:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but i'm going to miss you and i appreciate everything you've brought to me and i know that
  2055. 2:29:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i'll be able to come to you for future advice so i wish you luck with uh
  2056. 2:29:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript your new endeavor with uh mr van epps and uh hopefully we get some good national
  2057. 2:29:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript recognition out of this so thank you councilman holloman you're recognized thank you mayor um
  2058. 2:29:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's been a been a wild ride and um you know i appreciate everything you did and you know
  2059. 2:29:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just from the bottom of my heart like i will miss you deanna so thank you anyone else before i call
  2060. 2:29:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on councilman mclaughlin i will say that the noted author gk chesterton noted that greatness
  2061. 2:29:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript wasn't rooted in your accomplishments but rather in your service to others
  2062. 2:29:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript by that very definition councilman mclaughlin you're great you are recognized thank you
  2063. 2:30:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript let me compose myself
  2064. 2:30:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um and i'm gonna read from my notes so that i don't um fall off track here um to my neighbors
  2065. 2:30:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in ward two and the citizens of clarksville first and foremost i want to give thanks to god for the
  2066. 2:30:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript strength wisdom and grace he provided for me and i thank you for that i thank you for that i thank
  2067. 2:30:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you for that i'm sorry i find grace보다 great thank you for living up through my
  2068. 2:30:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you for having me thank you for being here and for my work in ancillary service i thank you for
  2069. 2:30:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript commencing your Nós interview and giving careful線
  2070. 2:30:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript since i first took office in 2007 these meetings have been the heartbeat of my service
  2071. 2:31:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript transparency isn't just a buzzword it's a commitment thank you thank you all for showing
  2072. 2:31:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript up asking the hard questions keeping me accountable for every single vote since returning
  2073. 2:31:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to represent ward 2 in 2022 i've tackled long-standing issues that required persistence
  2074. 2:31:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and a refusal to back down protecting our neighborhoods i have fought tirelessly to
  2075. 2:31:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript protect integrity of our single-family residential neighborhoods by advocating for responsible
  2076. 2:31:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript zoning and commercial overlays we ensured the character of our homes remained a priority in
  2077. 2:31:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the face of rapid city growth after more than 20 years of an illegal pet rescue operating out of
  2078. 2:31:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a mere 1100 square foot house and with the help of mr bittner and mr smith and justin crosby we
  2079. 2:31:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript finally resolved the issue for the sake of public health animal welfare and neighborhood peace
  2080. 2:31:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we have
  2081. 2:31:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript successfully implemented life-saving signalized crosswalks at new providence middle school
  2082. 2:31:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the intersection of jordan and south jordan road across the 101st parkway
  2083. 2:32:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to safely connect pedestrians to the new library that the county has provided
  2084. 2:32:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and also thanks to all of you we have funding in the budget for much-needed sidewalks along both
  2085. 2:32:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sides of lafayette road i'm incredibly proud of the upgrades to ewing burtett park and investing
  2086. 2:32:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in our local parks and parks and parks and parks and parks and parks and parks and parks and parks
  2087. 2:32:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ensures our families have a safe modern and beautiful place together
  2088. 2:32:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript through the restoring clarksville initiative which i appreciate the mayor giving me the opportunity
  2089. 2:32:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to lead we have worked to restore economic and aesthetic value to our history and aging
  2090. 2:32:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript neighborhoods i expressed my profound admiration for the departments that stood with war ii during
  2091. 2:32:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our most recent and trying times during the may 2023 february 2024 and april 2024 flooding events
  2092. 2:32:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i witnessed the absolute best part of our city to cpd cfr the street department community neighborhood
  2093. 2:33:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript services and the city legal team your amazing help and rapid response allowed us to get resources that
  2094. 2:33:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript were there most needed you're the backbone of our city i especially want to thank mayor pitts
  2095. 2:33:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript under your administration i found a partner who is willing to listen
  2096. 2:33:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mayor pitts allowed me to work on items of priority that i was simply not permitted to
  2097. 2:33:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript accomplish during my pre the previous mayoral administration i'm grateful for your support
  2098. 2:33:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and friendship and will be partners for life beyond policy i will deeply miss the camaraderie
  2099. 2:33:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and passion of my colleagues serving a lot of people who share a genuine love for this city
  2100. 2:33:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript has been highlighted the past three years i appreciate the decorum although one member left
  2101. 2:33:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in this who was who the statement was provided for and professionalism of those same persons
  2102. 2:33:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we didn't always agree but i leave with a statement of love to the city of wallace kirkton and to the
  2103. 2:33:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript believe that we all did the work that our people elected us to do. Holding
  2104. 2:33:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the elected office is not for the faint of heart. It requires a level of
  2105. 2:34:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resilience that many do not see. I've always maintained that serving is more
  2106. 2:34:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript important than just attending meetings. It's being prepared by doing your own
  2107. 2:34:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript research, engaging the people that you represent, and asking the tough questions.
  2108. 2:34:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The residents of Ward 2 deserved a representative who arrived at every
  2109. 2:34:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript session fully informed, ready to advocate. While the constant scrutiny and
  2110. 2:34:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the sting of personal attacks can be exhausting, the progress of our city is
  2111. 2:34:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript worth the price of the battle. Thank you for electing me four times to be your
  2112. 2:34:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript voice and, when necessary, your warrior. As I vacate this seat, I'm
  2113. 2:34:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sincerely hopeful that the City Council will appoint a successor for Ward 2 who
  2114. 2:34:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript possesses a genuine heart for service. I hope
  2115. 2:34:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that the City Council will be a successful leader and a successful
  2116. 2:34:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript representative who will continue to fight for the people of Ward 2 and the
  2117. 2:34:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city as a whole with the same passion and dedication we have built over our
  2118. 2:34:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tenure here together on the City Council. Public service is never a solo endeavor.
  2119. 2:35:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To my husband and daughter, Caitlin, thank you. When I was first elected,
  2120. 2:35:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Caitlin was only eight years old. Because of my husband's military service, it was
  2121. 2:35:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript often just the two of us. Caitlin literally grew up inside the halls of
  2122. 2:35:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript City Hall and this Council Chamber, becoming the unofficial mascot of the City
  2123. 2:35:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Council as my plus one at many events. To see the woman she has become while
  2124. 2:35:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript supporting me through the harshness of social media has been my greatest joy. I
  2125. 2:35:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript also extend my deepest thanks to my dear friends. Your texts of encouragement on
  2126. 2:35:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript behalf and your belief in the mission were amazing. You knew Deanna the Purse, not just Deanna the Council.
  2127. 2:35:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the support was deeply appreciated. While I'm resigning my seat to serve as the Deputy District Director for Congressman Van Eps, I'm not leaving you. My husband and I will continue to live in Clarksville. This is our home. I'm simply moving to a different vantage point to continue fighting for Clarksville Montgomery County on a larger scale. To my fellow Council members, City staff, residents of Ward 2, thank you. It has been a long, rewarding journey. God bless you and God bless the City of Florida.
  2128. 2:36:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Clarksville. And that concludes my report. And because it is your final meeting, we'll give you the honor of making the motion to adjourn. Without objection, we're adjourned.

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