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Clarksville council approves permits, adopts stop‑sign ordinance third reading and schedules trunk‑or‑treat
Summary
At the Sept. 16 meeting the council approved the consent agenda, three building permits, the third reading of Ordinance No. 317 on stop signs, accepted a sealed bid for police firearms pending approvals, approved a replacement flag plaque, and set Oct. 31 trunk‑or‑treat hours; a new fire department member was approved pending background checks.
The Clarksville City Council on Sept. 16 approved a package of routine items and several motions affecting city operations.
Council voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda (August monthly expenditures and reports, Doc's Liquor license, and the Sept. 3 minutes) on a motion by Council Member Jennifer Kielman and second by Ruth Saulsbury. The council also unanimously approved three residential building permits: Sandra Silva, 206 S. Church St., to replace and enlarge a deck; Greg Johnson, 303 E. Jefferson, for a lean‑to on a garage; and Russ Vance, 314 E. Ilgenfritz Ave., for front entry steps and a small deck.
On personnel, the council approved (Kielman/Reints) the appointment of Dylan Edeker to the fire department pending submission of a driver's license copy and a successful background check. Police Chief Barry Mackey reported 239 calls for service in August and said the department had received new weapons.
The council approved the third reading of Ordinance No. 317, which amends the city code's stop sign provisions; the roll call vote was recorded as Ayes: Doty, Kielman, Sherburne, Saulsbury, Reints. Council also approved holding a trunk‑or‑treat event on Main Street Oct. 31 from 5–7 p.m. (motion Kielman/Reints).
Clerk Molly Bohlen reported a single sealed bid for police department firearms from Richard Landrum at $410 per gun; the council accepted the bid pending necessary regulatory approvals (motion Doty/Sherburne). Council approved purchasing a replacement plaque honoring Donald Willis after the original was damaged (motion Reints/Saulsbury). The council discussed establishing a $50 fine for work without a building permit and directed the clerk to work with the city attorney on an ordinance change.
On recreational facilities, council discussed ballpark rental fees and procedures and indicated support for either a seasonal fee of $250 or $25 per use, a $25 deposit, and charging $25 each time lights are used; preference during the season will be given to City Rec and school activities. The clerk will prepare a resolution with clearer wording for the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. on a motion by Roger Doty, seconded by Taran Sherburne.
