Official Minutes of the January 15, 2015 Council Meeting

Approved by City Council February 5, 2015

 

The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Rozier with Councilman Myrick giving the invocation.   Councilmembers Griffin, Grizzard, Kerby, Key, Myrick, Otto, Attorney Raymond Dickey, City Administrator Charles Akridge and Asst. City Clerk Diane Proudfoot were present. 

 

Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the draft copy of the minutes of the December 18, 2014 council meeting.  Councilman Grizzard seconded the motion and it passed with affirmative votes from Councilmembers Grizzard, Kerby, Key, Myrick and Otto; Councilwoman Griffin abstained from voting due to her absence at that meeting.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the agenda of the January 15, 2015 meeting with items 2, 5 and 10 being tabled.  Councilman Grizzard seconded the motion and it passed without opposition. 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. PRESENTATION – Police Chief Roy Pike.  Chief Pike presented Officer Mike Deleon with a “Letter of Commendation” for his prompt action in the apprehension of two armed and dangerous robbery suspects on December 12, 2014. 
  2. Consider an amendment to the Personnel Policy to add under Section 9.01 Holidays Allowed – Designated Holiday.   City Administrator Akridge recommended amending the Personnel Policy to add the Designated Holiday with January 2, 2015 being used this year.  Councilman Grizzard made a motion to approve the amendment to add the Designated Holiday.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
  3. Consider approval of the proposed 2015-2019 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)  City Administrator Akridge reported a Budget & Finance meeting was held last week and the items on the CIP list were designated for approval upon availability of funds.  Councilman Otto made a motion to approve the CIP projects.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
  4. Consider an Alcoholic Beverage License application submitted by Bloomingdale C-Store at 106 US Hwy. 80 Units C, D and E to be operated by Mr. Sachin Patel. Operations proposed are Retail Wine and Beer and Sunday Sales.  City Administrator Akridge reported the application has been reviewed and cleared and therefore recommended approval of the Alcoholic Beverage License to include Sunday Sales.  Councilman Grizzard made a motion to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License to Bloomingdale C-Store at 106 E. Hwy 80 Unit C, D & E operated by Mr. Sachin Patel.  Councilman Myrick seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
  5. Consider entering into an Agreement with Coleman Company, Inc. for engineering and surveying services for US Hwy. 80/Jimmy DeLoach Parkway Interchange Utility Relocation. (Chatham County)  City Administrator Akridge reported this is a requirement by DOT and Chatham County in which they will fund $49,000 for engineering and surveying services for the utility relocation for the Jimmy DeLoach Parkway Interchange.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve entering into an agreement with Coleman Company, Inc. for the engineering and surveying work for US Hwy 80/Jimmy DeLoach Parkway Interchange Utility Relocation.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
  6. Consider appointment of Recorder’s Court Judge.  Councilman Kerby made a motion to appoint Judge Tom Edenfield as Recorder’s Court Judge.  Councilwoman Key seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
  7. Consider appointment of Recorder’s Court Judge Pro-Tem.  Councilman Kerby made a motion to approve the appointment of Ray Smith and Judge Ed Reddick as Recorder’s Court Judge Pro-Tem.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
  8. Consider an application submitted by David E. Morvatz for a 30’ x 30’ utility building to be used as a garage (900 square feet).  Mr. Morvatz stated he wishes to construct a 30 x 30 steel building and would be using it for his personal garage/storage and that it would have electrical service only – no plumbing.  Councilman Otto made a motion to approve the 30 x 30 garage.  Councilman Grizzard seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.

 

Councilman Myrick made a motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss a personnel issue.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition. 

At the conclusion of the executive session, Councilman Grizzard made a motion to return to regular session.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to execute the affidavit as required by the Open Meetings Act.  Councilman Grizzard seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.

 

Mayor Rozier reported that this concluded the items presented for consideration for inclusion on the Council agenda prior to the deadline of Wednesday, January 7, 2015.

 

The accounts payables were presented with Councilman Myrick making a motion to pay the bills, Councilwoman Key seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.

 

Mayor Rozier stated that tonight’s meeting marked the first year of service together for this council and thanked each one for their dedication and for the focus of their service being on the betterment of Bloomingdale.

 

There being no further business, Councilwoman Key made a motion to adjourn at 8:05pm.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Diane Proudfoot, Asst. City Clerk

 

Note:  Section § 50-14-1 of the Official Code of the State of Georgia Annotated requires that the minutes shall, as a minimum, include a description of each motion or other proposal made, and a record of all votes.  These minutes meet the minimum requirements.  However, in an attempt to provide as much information as possible to the citizens, the recording clerk has included additional background data and discussion on the subjects presented to council.  The statements of individuals are not verbatim and may be summary in nature.