OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 17, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 7, 2013

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tipton with Councilman Baxter giving the Invocation. Councilmembers Baxter, Griffin and Rawlings were present. Also present was City Administrator Akridge and City Attorney Dickey. Councilmembers Crosby, Kerby and Myrick were absent, Assistant City Clerk Diane Proudfoot was also absent

 

Councilman Baxter made a motion to approve the draft copies of the Minutes of the October 3, 2013 meeting. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

City Attorney Dickey notified the Council that they needed to add as an emergency item #8 Ratify Lost Agreement Certificate. Councilman Baxter made a motion to approve the Agenda with the change. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

Administrative & Committee Reports:

 

Councilwoman Griffin reported that the Bonfire was to be held on Friday night at 6:00pm and the Homecoming Parade was to be held on Saturday morning at 8:30 am.

 

There were no further Committee Reports by the City Council.

 

Mayor Tipton inquired of the audience were there any citizens that would like to be heard. Eutween Griffin read aloud a statement voicing her disappointment and displeasure with the way a recent Historical Society meeting was handled at the History Museum. (Statement is attached.)

 

  1. PUBLIC HEARING:

 

Zoning Map Amendment – Request submitted by Herrin Developers, LLC & Robert W. Lee to rezone 155.21 acres located on Jimmy DeLoach & Towles Road from RA-1 to I-2 (Extensive Industry).

 

This item has been withdrawn by letter.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. Consideration of Zoning Map Amendment – Request submitted by Herrin Developers, LLC & Robert W. Lee to rezone 155.21 acres located on Jimmy DeLoach &Towles Road from RA-1 to I-2 (Extensive Industry).

 

This item was withdrawn by letter.

 

  1. Consider Resolution to adopt Amendment #4 of the Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

 

Councilman Baxter made a motion to approve the Resolution for Amendment #4. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

  1. Update on FEMA Flood Maps.

 

City Administrator Akridge provided an update on the status of the flood maps in conjunction with Atkins Global and Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung. After discussion, Councilman Baxter made a motion to pursue a LOMA to include the Fire Station and City Hall out of the flood zone map. The cost would be $4,500. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

  1. Update on Stagecoach Road.

 

City Administrator Akridge provided an update on the problems at Stagecoach Road. Stoy Marlowe of R.B. Baker had contacted Mr. Akridge to state he was waiting on his paving personnel to let him know when they could complete the work. Mayor Tipton requested the City Attorney review the file on this project and report back to the Council.

 

  1. Consideration of Budget Amendments.

 

After a brief discussion with City Administrator Akridge stating that this would not change the bottom line of the Budget but would move around certain allocations to line items, Councilman Baxter made a motion to adopt the Budget Amendments as presented. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

  1. Consider an Application for an Occupational Tax Certificate/Home Occupation for Greg Rowland at 210 Oak Street for an Electrical Business.

 

After a brief presentation by the applicant, Mr. Rowland, Councilman Baxter made a motion to approve the application and waive the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

  1. Consider an Application for an Occupational Tax Certificate/Home Occupation for Patrick Neal Morris at 45 Perry Road for a Residential and Commercial Cleaning Business.

 

After a brief presentation by the applicant, Councilman Baxter made a motion to approve the application and waive the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

  1. Ratify the LOST Agreement Certificate

 

City Attorney Dickey stated that the Georgia Supreme Court had ruled that the “baseball arbitration’ for the LOST negotiations was unconstitutional and the City needed to send a new certificate to the Department of Revenue. With little discussion, Councilman Baxter made a motion to ratify and sign the new certificate. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

These are the items presented for consideration for inclusion on the City Council Agenda prior to the deadline of Wednesday, October 9, 2013.

 

Mr. Billy Strozier requested to speak. Mr. Strozier expressed his concerns regarding the ditches on Cregor Street and indicated that they were dangerous especially to children that played in the area. Councilman Baxter stated that that could be made a part of the Phase III Drainage Project and Mayor Tipton requested that it be placed on the next Agenda. Councilwoman Griffin stated that she agreed that the item be placed on the next Agenda because safety was of paramount importance.

 

Accounts payable  

 

Councilman Baxter made a motion to pay the bills. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

Adjourn

 

There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Baxter made a motion to adjourn. Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Charles D. Akridge, City Administrator/City Clerk