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MINUTES OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAFAYETTE, CITY HALL MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008 @ 7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Florence, Councilmen Craig, Hodge, Tallent, Swanson and Councilman Arnold arrived at 8:10 pm, City Attorney Womack, City Manager Arnold, City Clerk Anderson and news media. ABSENT: none. Mayor Florence called the meeting to order. Councilman Swanson gave the invocation. Mayor Florence led the pledge to the American flag. APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Swanson made motion to approve the minutes of the May 12th regular meeting and the May 19th special called meeting as published and distributed. Councilman Craig seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
VISITORS & GUESTS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Mayor Florence presented Tim Coker with the employee of the month certificate for the month of May 2008. MR. & MRS. SHUN GIBSON & MR. LEE CLARK –RESIDENTS OF JUSTIN DRIVE The Gibsons and Clarks would like the City to take over Justin Drive and have it become a City street. They also asked about garbage & debris pickup. The Council asked them to meet with Rod Roberson to see if the street met the qualifications and to help identify the owner of the street. DR. NOEL SCIDMORE –MAYO CLINIC OF S.E. Dr. Scidmore asked for the City’s support in building a new hospital in N W Georgia.
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT VEHICLE BID Councilman Hodge made motion to purchase a 2008 Chevrolet pick-up from Jackson Chevrolet at a cost of $17,971.00. Councilman Swanson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
LEE SCHOOL ROAD WELL PUMP REPLACEMENT Councilman Hodge made motion to purchase a back-up pump from Miller Drilling Company, Inc. at a cost of $3,801.00 Councilman Arnold seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. MEAG POWER AGREEMENT Councilman Hodge made motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Power Sales Contract and any other subscriptions going along with the contract. Councilman Arnold seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. GEFA L0AN AGREEMENT Councilman Hodge made motion to adopt a resolution as presented by GEFA (see attached) Councilman Arnold seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. ENGINEERING CONTRACT-NORTH WALKER CO IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Hodge made a motion to enter into an agreement with Sweitzer Engineering, Inc. for professional services for the North Walker County Project. Councilman Swanson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. DROUGHT RESPONSE MODIFICATION PETITION FORM Councilman Tallent made motion to authorize the mayor to sign a petition seeking less stringent watering restrictions than those established by the State. Councilman Craig seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. GAS DEPARTMENT AIR CONDITION BIDS Councilman Hodge made motion to accept low bid of $4,300.00 from Ringgold Customs for complete installation of an air-conditioning system at new Gas Dept. at new utilities building. Councilman Swanson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. GMA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES Councilman Craig made motion to pay GMA membership dues at an annual cost of $2,838.99. Councilman Swanson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. HAY’S PRISON PRICE INCREASE Councilman Tallent made motion to renew Hay’s Prison Contract at an annual price of $39,500.00 a 5.3% increase from last year. Councilman Arnold seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. AT&T WIRELESS LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT No action taken. FIREFIGHTERS S.A.F.E.R MANPOWER GRANT Councilman Tallent made motion to give Chief Tommy Freeman permission to apply for a Firefighter S.A.F.E.R. Manpower Grant. Councilman Hodge seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT FALL UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT BIDS Councilman Craig made motion to accept various low bid quotes for recreation fall sports uniforms and equipment. Councilman Arnold seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. WETLANDS DELINEATION STUDY Councilman Hodge made motion to enter into agreement with Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc. to perform professional services for Wetland Delineation and USACE NWP. Councilman Arnold seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
REPORTS Councilman Swanson –asked Recreation Director Patti Scott about the progress of the new walking trail. Patti stated she hoped to have it started by the fall. Councilman Craig –thanked Public Works Superintendent Richard Moore for installing the signs near the City Lake. Also, asked Richard to check on some trees that need to be cut on Skyline Heights and at the golf course. He asked Ricky to put sand in sand traps. Councilman Craig made motion to eliminate 2 day tournaments on Saturday and Sunday (excluding the ones already scheduled). Councilman Swanson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1, Councilman Hodge opposed. Councilman Craig made motion to run an ad in area papers advertising a discount to play golf on Mondays. Councilman Tallent seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. He also stated he would like signs to be installed giving directions to the new clubhouse. He also wanted an extra toilet to be installed in the men’s restroom at the new clubhouse. Councilman Hodge –stated that two residents from his ward were present and asked each one of them to state their request. Jerry Clark, 1005 Evaline St. asked that a power pole be moved approximately 14’ and that the street in front of his house be repaired. Troy Broome, 1337 Foster Mill Drive asked that a rider pole be moved off his property that supplies his neighbor and also a pole in the right of way be moved. The city will move the rider pole. Councilman Hodge also asked Superintendent Moore what is allowed to be put on graves in the city cemetery. Councilman Tallent –met with residents on S Cherokee St. regarding water run-off. He asked Superintendent Moore to look into this and see if there was anything the city could do to solve the problem. City Manager Arnold –told the Council that Catherine Edgemon would like to address them. Catherine told the Council that Bebe Heiskell had asked her if the City would be interested in erecting a memorial for the victims of the Marsh incident. Mayor Florence –Reminded everyone about the Freedom Festival. He also introduced Andy Hames who is a candidate for the county commissioner. There being no further business, Mayor Florence declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm.
This _______ day of ____________, 2008
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