REGULAR MEETING - KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.
A G E N D A
1. Call to order
2. Invocation and pledge
3. Roll call
4. Approval of Minutes
· May 12, 2009
· May 18, 2009
· June 4, 2009
4. Citizen Comments/Persons to Appear
6. Reports
A. Reports by Mayor and Council Members
B. Department Reports
C. City Manager’s Report
D. Report by Rockwood Electric Representative - Councilmember McClure
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
8. NEW BUSINESS
Addition of Items to the Meeting Agenda Received After Close of Agenda Deadline (By Unanimous Consent of All Members of Council)
First Reading of an Ordinance to Adopt the Budget Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2009/10 for the City of Kingston
First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Budget Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2008/09 for the City of Kingston
First Reading of an Ordinance Making and Fixing the Annual Budget for the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Kingston for the Fiscal Year 2009/10 and Establishing Water and Sewer Rates and the Expenses of the Operation of the Kingston Water and Sewer Departments
First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Kingston for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008, and Ending June 30, 2009
Approval of a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. on June 23, 2009, and a Special Called Meeting immediately following for the Second Reading of the Ordinance to Adopt the Budget Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2009/10 for the City of Kingston; the Second Reading of the Ordinance to Amend the Budget Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2008/09 for the City of Kingston; the Second Reading of the Ordinance Making and Fixing the Annual Budget for the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Kingston for the Fiscal Year 2009/10 and Establishing Water and Sewer Rates and the Expenses of the Operation of the Kingston Water and Sewer Departments; and the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Kingston for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2008, and Ending June 30, 2009
G. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Agreement for the Dixie Youth State Tournament in July
H. Adoption of a Resolution to Authorize and Appropriate Funds for an Actuarial Study to Determine the Liability Associated with Allowing Eligible Employees of the City of Kingston to Establish Retirement Credit for Service Rendered by Such Employees Prior to the City of Kingston’s Participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
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Eco warriors and politics
- Biden celebrates ‘the power of an education’ on Brown v. Board 70th anniversary (TN Lookout)
- Stockard on the Stump: Lee stays on Trump bandwagon despite legal battles (TN Lookout)
- As states loosen childhood vaccine requirements, health experts’ worries grow (TN Lookout)
- U.S. House panel debates voting by noncitizens, which is already illegal (TN Lookout)
- Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr. makes brief, late stop in Nashville (TN Lookout)
- U.S. Senate GOP tries to block states from spending some of their COVID relief cash (TN Lookout)
- Conservative groups stand in way of governor’s private-school vouchers (TN Lookout)
- Vanderbilt faces renewed challenge over plans for Rutherford County hospital (TN Lookout)
Science and stuff
- Burning the stomach lining reduces the ‘hunger hormone’ and cuts weight (Science News Daily)
- Sumatran orangutans start crafting their engineering skills as infants (Science News Daily)
- The heart plays a hidden role in our mental health (Science News Daily)
- Genetic analyses of the bird flu virus unveil its evolution and potential (Science News Daily)
- How smart was T. rex? (Science News Daily)
- How did an ancient shark parasite end up fossilized in tree resin? (Science News Daily)
- Should we use AI to resurrect digital ‘ghosts’ of the dead? (Science News Daily)
- Tiger beetles may weaponize ultrasound against bats (Science News Daily)
- Extreme heat will put millions more older adults at risk in the future (Science News Daily)
- Cows might host both human and bird flus (Science News Daily)
Discussing
- The Constitution Won, Trump Lost in Colorado...Now What? (1 reply)
- Our Very Own George Santos, TN GOP Congressman Ogles is Pretty Much Insane (1 reply)
- Destroying Jim Jordan, All Without Mentioning Jordan's Support For Sexual Abusing Athletes (1 reply)
- Want to See Who Owns Your State Senators and Reps? (1 reply)
- 9-11 Strangest Uninvestigated Fact (2 replies)
- It's Gettin' Real, Now...Gloria Johnson Made Wonkette! (1 reply)
- Does Rep Fritts Want School Shooters to Have Access to AR 15s? (2 replies)
- How many Trees Died Trying Save Us From Global Warming? (1 reply)
- Feel Good Friday,,,From our "If Only" Dept. (1 reply)
- Tennessee Education Worsens Under Bill Lee and GOP (1 reply)
- The Most Important Thing You Will Read Today! (1 reply)
- Friday Toons (1 reply)
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- Roane County
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