12 July 2007 Private Utility Ignores Franklin Standards Again! The city has received written notice from the attorney representing Milcrofton Utility District indicating the District Board of Directors has voted to overrule the decision of the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission (FMPC) for the new water storage tank and pump station at Breezeway Subdivision on Clovercroft Road. Conditions imposed by the FMPC were landscaping, painting the tank a muted green color, replacing trees destroyed by construction, using a vinyl fence (rather than galvanized) and including masonry columns on the fence fronting the public street. Their Board determined these conditions "provide no applicable benefit to the District or its customers." They also voted to overrule obtaining a site grading permit or building permit from the City before proceeding with construction. This is the second time this year this Rural Water District Board of Directors has declined to meet city standards, the other being the Long Lane storage tank. Columbia Avenue Resurfacing Changed to Night Hours Adjustments of castings (manholes, water boxes, gas valves, etc.) for the Columbia Avenue resurfacing project begin this week. The actual milling and resurfacing will begin the week of July 18th. At the City's request, TDOT has agreed to perform the milling and resurfacing of Columbia Avenue between Battle Avenue and Parkway Commons at night. Work hours will be 7:00pm until 6:00am. Lane shifts and lane closures will still be part of the project and motorists should expect delays and use caution when traveling in this area. Concert in the Park on Saturday The Franklin City Parks presents regular Summer Family Events through August, all free to the public. Saturday evening, July 14, from 6:30-8:00pm enjoy the Williamson County Community Band, performing at Aspen Grove Park. For more information visit franklin-gov.com or call 794-2103. BOMA Action from Tuesday Old Business 1. Approved ordinance to increase the fees for collection of garbage and refuse to six dollars for the first container and three dollars for the second container per month. 2. Approved two ordinances to amend sign regulations. 3. Approved annexation and zoning (ER) of 86.23 acres located west of Berry's Chapel Road, referred to as the North Echo Lane Area. 4. Approved ordinance to dissolve the Personnel Board. New Business 1. Approved plan of service for the annexation of Monticello East. 2. Approved annexation and zoning of Monticello East. 3. Approved plan of service for the annexation of Monticello West. 4. Approved annexation and zoning of Monticello West. 5. Approved plan of service for the annexation of Monticello Hillsboro Road. 6. Approved annexation and zoning for Monticello Hillsboro Road. 7. Approved ordinance to allow 180 days after date of official notice to connect to City of Franklin facilities. 8. Approved ordinance to adopt Street Specifications and administrative regulations. 9. Approved ordinance to execute an agreement with Brentwood to adjust boundaries along Split Log Road. 10. Approved professional services agreement for engineering services on the South Carothers Parkway design. 11. Approved contract award for the construction of Carothers Parkway/Nissan project. 12. Approved consideration of intent to issue General Obligation bonds. 13. Approved nominations of Jaime Groce as Planning Director, Eric Gardner at Engineering Director, and Mark Hilty as Water and Wastewater Director. 14. Approved Planning Commission recommendation of the site plan for the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. 15. Deferred consideration of Conservation Easement for the Park at Harlinsdale Farm to August. 16. Approved three TDOT grants for Franklin linear park projects. 17. Approved requirement for developer of Spring Creek project to bond traffic signal installation and median cut revisions on McEwen Drive when and if traffic warrants. 18. Approved professional services agreement for construction engineering inspection services for the Royal Oaks @ Highway 96 E intersection improvement project. Water and Waste Water 1. Accepted the Monticello Subdivision sanitary sewer study. 2. Approved committee recommendation for sanitary sewer availability for the North Echo Lane Area, contingent upon annexation.