February 6, 2023

Up to five minutes per person and comments must pertain to items that are listed on the meeting agenda.

Alderwomen Magann Thompson

Alderwoman Penny Barnes 

A resolution to invest city funds in the State of Tennessee’s Local Investment Pool (LGIP)

An initial resolution authorizing the incurrence of indebtedness by the City of Portland, Tennessee, of not to exceed $5,000,000, by the execution with the public building authority of the City of Clarksville, Tennessee, of a loan agreement to provide funding for certain water and sewer system projects.

A resolution authorizing a loan pursuant to a loan agreement between the City of Portland, Tennessee, and the Public Building Authority of the City of Clarksville, Tennessee, in the principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000; Authorizing the execution and the delivery of a loan agreement and the other documents relating to said loan; providing for the application of the proceeds of said loan and the payment of such indebtedness:   consenting to the assignment of the City’s obligation under such loan agreement; and certain other matters.

Vice Mayor Jody McDowell; Financed by: General Fund 

A resolution to apply for a staffing for adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant administered through the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).

Alderwoman Penny Barnes

A resolution to hire a full-time Administrative Assistant for the Planning Department. 

Mayor Mike Callis

A resolution to confirm Rachel Slusser as City Recorder for the City of Portland.

A resolution to re-appoint Jack Freedle as City Judge for the City of Portland.

Alderman Mike Hall; Financed by: Special Revenue Fund

An ordinance approving a contract between the Portland Airport Authority and the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division for contract participation in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant Program. 

A resolution approving the re-appointment of member Mike Hall to the Portland Airport Authority.

Alderman Brian Woodall; Financed by: General Fund/Special Revenue Fund - Golf Course 

An ordinance to enter into an agreement with GreenLid Design to provide engineering services for the City of Portland Parks Department maintenance building. 

An ordinance to enter into an agreement with Atis Golf Land Water for planning and design services for Dogwood Hills Golf Course irrigation system. 

A resolution for the City of Portland to submit an application to The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservations’ 2023 Public Parks Recreation Grant.

A resolution for engineering services for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservations’ 2023 Parks and Recreation Grant application and projects if successfully fund.

A resolution to hire Community Development Partners, LLC for administrative services for the work necessary to complete the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservations’ 2023 Parks and Recreation grand application and assist in project administration is successfully funded.

Alderman Drew Jennings; Financed by: General Fund

A resolution authorizing approval to enter into a contract with Klober Engineering in the amount of $22,600 for civil engineering services for the proposed Portland Police Department renovation and expansion. 

Alderwoman Megann Thompson; Financed by: General Fund

An ordinance to amend the City of Portland, TN zoning map by rezoning unaddressed corner of WT Hardison and Gibson Street, Sumner County Tax Map 20-O, Group D, Parcel 008.00 from R-15 (Low Density Residential) to R-10 (Low Density residential)

A resolution to appoint one member, Ted Jernigan to the Portland Municipal Planning Commission.

Glendale Alley recommendations.

Alderwoman LaToya Holcomb; Financed by: General Fund - Streets, City Mechanic / Special Revenue Fund - Sanitation, Stormwater

An ordinance to repeal and replace the original developer’s agreement and authorize the mayor to enter into a new developer’s agreement with Steve Somerville for the development of Orchard Place Subdivision. 

A resolution to petition the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to address certain concerns and safety improvements for the Portland bypass portions of the State Route Highway 109 corridor.

Alderman Brian Woodall; Financed by; Enterprise Fund - Water Distribution, Water Plant, Wastewater Collections, Wastewater Plant, Natural Gas Distribution, GIS, Engineering

A resolution to eliminate the service for lighting Natural Gas pilots for customers by the City of Portland Natural Gas Department.

A resolution authorizing a final adjusting change order $119,845.26 for the completion of the 12-inch gas main project on TGT Road.