2003
Minutes Archive
Planning Commission Meeting
Date: October 21, 2003 Time: 6:00
Place: Nolensville Town Hall
Chairman Frank Wilson opened the meeting at 6:20. In attendance were Rick Fisher, Frank Wilson, Willis Wells, Rob Pease, Bob Haines and Charles Knapper. Larry Gardner, Joe Rossi, and Jeff Dobson were absent. Three citizens were present.
Chairman Frank Wilson led the pledge.
Chair Wilson opened the meeting noting this meeting was called to recommend the Annexation Plan of Services. Questions were previously submitted and were answered by Mayor Knapper. Chair Wilson noted that one area that needs to be added to the Plan of Service is Street Lighting. Mayor Knapper noted that it will be addressed in the final document at the Public Hearing.
Chair Wilson did question the facilities tax. Mayor Knapper stated that currently a portion of money goes to the Police Department. He will be bringing to the Board a request to ear-mark a portion of facilities tax money for the Fire Department that will be used for capital improvement. He noted that he had spoken to County Mayor Anderson and they will be doing the town roads once an interlocal agreement is completed.
Commissioner Bob Haines asked for clarifications on money submitted by builders. Mayor Knapper clarified that the county only received a privilege tax. This privilege tax is imposed by the county and as a courtesy to the county the town allowed the builder to submit that payment and the town forwards it on to Williamson County.
Commissioner Rob Pease noted that Williamson County, Brentwood and Franklin impose a traffic impact fee. Although this does not need to be in the Plan of Service, it should be reviewed. Mayor stated that he would have staff review this.
Citizen Bob Crigger asked about property tax. Mayor Knapper noted that the town property tax was $ .04.
Alderman/Commissioner Larry Felts entered at 7:47
Commissioner Pease asked about zoning. Mayor Knapper stated that there is an Urban Growth Boundary zoning map and annexation areas would reflect this zoning.
Mayor noted that he appreciated the Commission being diligent in their review of the Plan of Service.
Chair Wilson read a resolution to submit to Board of Mayor and Aldermen to accept the Plan of Service. Mayor Knapper noted he was going to remove himself from the vote due to having to vote again at the second reading with the Board.
Frank Wilson made a motion to approve the Plan of Service Phase I and Rick Fisher seconded this motion. This was unanimously approved with two abstentions by Mayor Knapper and Aldermen Larry Felts.
Frank Wilson made a motion to approve the Plan of Service Phase II and Rick Fisher seconded this motion. This was unanimously approved with two abstentions by Mayor Knapper and Aldermen Larry Felts.
Frank Wilson made a motion to adjourn and Mayor Knapper seconded this motion. This passed unanimously and meeting was adjourned at 6:58 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Haines
Town of Nolensville
Planning Commission Meeting
Date: October 21, 2003 Time: 6:00
Place: Nolensville Town Hall
Chairman Frank Wilson opened the meeting at 6:20. In attendance were Rick Fisher, Frank Wilson, Willis Wells, Rob Pease, Bob Haines and Charles Knapper. Larry Gardner, Joe Rossi, and Jeff Dobson were absent. Three citizens were present.
Chairman Frank Wilson led the pledge.
Chair Wilson opened the meeting noting this meeting was called to recommend the Annexation Plan of Services. Questions were previously submitted and were answered by Mayor Knapper. Chair Wilson noted that one area that needs to be added to the Plan of Service is Street Lighting. Mayor Knapper noted that it will be addressed in the final document at the Public Hearing.
Chair Wilson did question the facilities tax. Mayor Knapper stated that currently a portion of money goes to the Police Department. He will be bringing to the Board a request to ear-mark a portion of facilities tax money for the Fire Department that will be used for capital improvement. He noted that he had spoken to County Mayor Anderson and they will be doing the town roads once an interlocal agreement is completed.
Commissioner Bob Haines asked for clarifications on money submitted by builders. Mayor Knapper clarified that the county only received a privilege tax. This privilege tax is imposed by the county and as a courtesy to the county the town allowed the builder to submit that payment and the town forwards it on to Williamson County.
Commissioner Rob Pease noted that Williamson County, Brentwood and Franklin impose a traffic impact fee. Although this does not need to be in the Plan of Service, it should be reviewed. Mayor stated that he would have staff review this.
Citizen Bob Crigger asked about property tax. Mayor Knapper noted that the town property tax was $ .04.
Alderman/Commissioner Larry Felts entered at 7:47
Commissioner Pease asked about zoning. Mayor Knapper stated that there is an Urban Growth Boundary zoning map and annexation areas would reflect this zoning.
Mayor noted that he appreciated the Commission being diligent in their review of the Plan of Service.
Chair Wilson read a resolution to submit to Board of Mayor and Aldermen to accept the Plan of Service. Mayor Knapper noted he was going to remove himself from the vote due to having to vote again at the second reading with the Board.
Frank Wilson made a motion to approve the Plan of Service Phase I and Rick Fisher seconded this motion. This was unanimously approved with two abstentions by Mayor Knapper and Aldermen Larry Felts.
Frank Wilson made a motion to approve the Plan of Service Phase II and Rick Fisher seconded this motion. This was unanimously approved with two abstentions by Mayor Knapper and Aldermen Larry Felts.
Frank Wilson made a motion to adjourn and Mayor Knapper seconded this motion. This passed unanimously and meeting was adjourned at 6:58 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Haines
Members in attendance – Frank Wilson, Bob Haines, Larry Gardner, Willis Wells, Rick Fisher and Jeff Dobson.
Members absent - Charles Knapper, Joe Rossi, and Rob Pease.
Frank Wilson opened the meeting explaining that this meeting was to consider the annexation plan.
Jeff Dobson passed out copies of Plan of Services with comments from Frank Wilson and Willis Wells. He has concerns about the police protection in Nolensville. The City will be doubling in size and is a concern about enough police coverage. He is very apprehensive to approve the 2200 acres without adequate police protection. Police protection will need to increase.
The Brentwood buffer zone does not allow commercial development . In section 4002 commercial retail and commercial office in allowed in Williamson County. The plans for both phases are about the same except for the acreage.
The Plan of Service proposes that there will be 455 people added to our population. Jeff had several questions as to when a special census would be conducted, and what zoning classification will be assigned. We will have these questioned answered when we send them back to the Mayor.
Larry Gardner has concerns about the roads and keeping up with maintenance and where the money will come from to cover the maintenance. Frank Wilson stated that he has spoken to the developer. There would be a feasibility study and whatever major impact on a road, it would financially be absorbed by the developer.
Bob Haines is concerned about the equipment for Public Works and the personnel that will be needed.
Willis Wells wanted to know what the county is planning on doing about the asphalt on Brittain Lane. Newt McCord stated that the county plans on leaving it as is. Larry Gardner wanted to know what the cost would be to do a mile&3/10. Mr. McCord thought it would be about $30,000.00 per mile.
Rick Fisher stated the growth plan required a time limit as to when the City would have these services provided. Jeff hasn’t read Chapter 1101 recently but thinks it does not specify.
The Planning Commission would like a time frame of how long the City has to get the services in place and that will give the Planning Commission an idea of much money it will take to implement all these services.
Bob Haines has talked with the Chief of the Fire Department and they are maxed out. Volunteers are a concern if they will have enough to meet the need of the City. The Fire Department is also in need of a new pumper and outfitting new volunteers.
Willis Wells stated that the Plan of Services addresses the concern of the fire department issues and adequate service is provided.
Jeff Dobson still has concerns about the police protection and the equipment that is needed. He will write up recommendations and give to the Mayor.
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
