FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Special Called Emergency Meeting of the City of Kingston City Council to Address the TVA Fly Ash Spill
January 6, 2008 at 7:00pm
Kingston City Community Center, Kingston Tennessee
Contact Brant Williams, City of Kingston City Council person (865-376-9403 office or cell 865-382-8640)
Council members Kevin McClure and Brant Williams have called a second special emergency meeting of the Kingston City Council in order to follow up on the council meeting held on December 28, 2008 when TVA President Tom Kilgore met with citizens and council to answer questions regarding the TVA fly ash spill.
In addition to items from the Council’s regular monthly workshop, this meeting is set to allow council to address the following items.
A. Discussion and possible action regarding authority of council members to make press releases on behalf of the City - Councilwoman DeVall
Note by Brant Williams: This appears to be an attempt by Councilwoman DeVall to prevent council members from communicating with or transmitting information to the press and constituents regarding the fly ash spill, water test data, and/or individual councilmember’s opinions on the impact of the fly ash spill on the community and its economy.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding the City not receiving water sample test results in the timeframe promised by TVA - Councilman Williams and Councilman McClure
C. Discussion and possible formulation of a plan of action addressing the TVA ash spill pertaining to the cleanup; safety of citizens; and economic impact including any action regarding these or any other matters relating to this event - Councilman Williams and Councilman McClure
D. Discussion and possible action regarding hiring a PR firm to begin assessing the impact of and dealing with the effects of the TVA ash spill on Kingston’s Image - Councilman Williams and Councilman McClure
E. Discussion and possible adoption of an official position regarding the public meeting planned by Erin Brockovich and the two law firms she represents - Councilman Williams and Councilman McClure
As with all meetings of City government, the public is welcome and will be allowed to address council on any topic pertaining to items on the agenda. Items not on the agenda may not be addressed without consent of the full council.
Thank you
Brant Williams – Member Kingston City Council
SPECIAL CALLED EMERGENCY MEETING - KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 6, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.
KINGSTON COMMUNITY CENTER
BANQUET ROOM
A G E N D A
1. Call to order
2. Invocation and pledge
3. Roll call
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Citizen Comments/Persons to Appear
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Ordinances of the City of Kingston Relative to the Times and Days a Liquor Store Shall be Open for the Retail Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
B. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Ordinances of the City of Kingston Relative to the Liquor Store Privilege License Fees
C. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Create a Tree Advisory Board; to Provide for Cutting of Trees; to Promote Planting, Care and Preservation of Trees; to Provide for the Removal of Dead and Diseased Trees Within the City of Kingston; and to Make It Unlawful to Interfere with the City, its Agents or Employees, Engaging in Activities Authorized by this Ordinance
7. NEW BUSINESS
F. Approval of Matt Caldwell as Kingston’s Representative on the County Mayor’s Long Range Recovery Committee - Councilman Williams and Councilman McClure
G. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City Not Receiving Water Samples In the Timeframe Promised by TVA - Councilman Williams and Councilman McClure
H. Discussion and Possible Formulation of a Plan of Action Addressing the TVA Ash Spill Pertaining to the Cleanup; Safety of Citizens; and Economic Impact Including Any Action Regarding These or Any Other Matters Relating to This Event - Councilman Williams and Councilman McClure
I. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Hiring a PR Firm to Begin Assessing the Impact of and Dealing with the Effects of the TVA Ash Spill on Kingston’s Image - Councilman Williams and Councilman McClure
J. Discussion and Possible Adoption of an Official Position Regarding the Meeting Planned by Erin Brockovich and the Two Law Firms She Represents - Councilman Williams and Councilman McClure
K. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Authority of Council Members to Make Press Releases on Behalf of the City - Councilwoman DeVall
L. Approval of a Management Agreement with the Kingston Library Board
M. Approval of a Resolution Requesting the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Do An Actuarial Study for the City of Kingston
N. Appointment of Members to the Tree Board
• Kevin McClure
• Rick Ross
• Sue Collins
• Grant Palmer
O. Discussion of Code Changes
SPECIAL CALLED EMERGENCY MEETING - KINGSTON BEER BOARD
JANUARY 6, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.
KINGSTON COMMUNITY CENTER
BANQUET ROOM
A G E N D A
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Previous Minutes
4. Discussion and Possible Approval of the Cancellation of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting on January 13, 2009
SPECIAL CALLED EMERGENCY MEETING - KINGSTON WATER BOARD
JANUARY 6, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.
KINGSTON COMMUNITY CENTER
BANQUET ROOM
A G E N D A
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Previous Minutes
4. Citizen Comments/Persons to Appear
5. Discussion and Possible Approval of the Vaughn & Melton Proposal Regarding Sewage/Septage Treatment
6. Discussion of the Waterline and Sewer-line Easement Acquisition Process
7. Discussion and Possible Approval of the Cancellation of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting on January 13, 2009