M I N U T E S

 

REGULAR MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF FEBRUARY 16, 2009

 

 

 

 

Call to Order:               The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of February 16, 2009 was called  to order by Mayor Corine Deyton at 7:00 p.m.

 

Invocation:                    The invocation was given by Dr. Frank Crumpler of Ash Street Baptist Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

 

Present:                        Mayor Corine Deyton, Mayor Pro-tem Sparkle Adams, Councilman Donald Judson and Councilwomen Debbie Youmans, Maudie McCord and Linda Lord.

 

                                    Also present were City Manager John Parker, Director of Finance Mike Blandenburg, Director of Support Services Christine Terrell, Director of Planning, Building and Zoning Steve Pearson, Director of Public Works Mike Gippert, Deputy Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Sharon Smith, Angela Redding, Management Analyst, Chief Eddie Buckholts, Major Chris Matson and City Attorney Joe Harris.

 

Approval of minutes:     Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Work Session and Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of February 2, 2009, seconded by Ms. Adams.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Presentation:                 Ms. Edie Yongue of Keep Clayton County Beautiful presented a power point presentation showing programs available and upcoming programs that are offered by their organization.

 

Renewal of On-            Request was made to approve the renewal of on-premises

Premises                       consumption alcohol licenses for liquor, beer and wine, for:  

Consumption- liquor,

Beer and wine:                          --Mia Luna, D/B/A/ Pink Pony South, 4720 South Frontage Road, no exceptions noted

 

                                                --Red Eyed, Inc. D/B/A Crazy Horse Saloon, 3920 Jonesboro Road, no exceptions noted

 

                                    Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the requests, seconded by

Ms. Lord. 

Ms. Youmans requested a roll call vote:

           

            Ms. Lord -                   yes

            Ms. McCord -             abstain

            Mr. Judson -                yes

            Ms. Youmans -            recuse

            Ms. Adams -                yes

 

The motion carried.

 

Renewal of On-            Request was made to consider renewal of on-premises

Premises                       consumption alcohol license for beer and wine for:        

Consumption for

Beer and wine:                          --B & E Bowling, Inc. D/B/A Funtime Bowl, Forest Park, 4839 Jonesboro Road, no exceptions noted

                                               

                                                --Thanh Thanh Restaurant, 4446 Jonesboro Road, no exceptions noted

 

                                                --Night A.B.C. LLC D/B/A El Relajo Restaurant, 4462 Jonesboro Road, no exceptions noted

 

                                                --Golden Gate Restaurant, Inc. 4353 Jonesboro Road, no exceptions noted                           

 

                                                Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the requests, seconded by Ms. Lord.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Renewal of On-               Request was made to consider renewal of on-premises

Premises consumption     consumption alcohol license for beer only for:

for beer only:

                                                --Restaurante El Milagro, D/B/A El Milagro, 5592 Old Dixie Highway, no exceptions noted

 

                                                --Las Isabeles Mexican Restaurant, Inc. Las Isabeles Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria, 4644 #A, Jonesboro Road, no exceptions noted        

 

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the requests, seconded by Ms. Adams.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Adult Entertainment            Request was made to consider renewal of Adult Entertainment

Licenses:                            Licenses for:                                      

                                               

                                                --Mia Luna, Inc. D/B/A Pink Pony South, 4730 South Frontage Road, no exceptions noted

 

                                                --Red Eyed, Inc. D/B/A/ Crazy Horse Saloon, 3920 Jonesboro Road, no exceptions noted

 

                                    Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the requests, seconded by

Ms. Lord.

 

Ms. Youmans requested a roll call vote.

 

            Ms. Lord -                   yes

            Ms. McCord -             abstain 

            Mr. Judson -                yes

            Ms. Youmans -            recuse

            Ms. Adams -                no

 

The vote being tied, Mayor Deyton voted in favor of the motion.

The motion carried.  

 

Transfer of funds:          Request was made from the Department of Support Services to transfer $1,500 from Line Item 100-25-1540-52-3917 (Personnel Services) to Line Item 100-25-1540-53-1102 (Office Supplies).

 

                                    Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the transfer of funds, seconded by Ms. Adams.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Transfer of funds:          Request was made from the Department of Finance to:

                                   

·        Transfer $800.00 from Line Item 100-22-1510-52-1004 (City Attorney Fees) to Line Item 100-22-1510-52-1002 (Consulting Services) to cover costs for consulting services for assistance with Annual Audit

 

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the transfer of funds, seconded by Ms. Adams.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.  

 

·        Transfer $2,200 from Line Item 100-22-1510-52-1004 (City Attorney Fees) to 100-22-1510-51-1301 (Overtime) to cover overtime costs related to billing and collecting property taxes

 

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the transfer of funds, seconded by Ms. Lord.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

·        Transfer $700.00 from Line Item 100-22-1510-53-1105 (General Expenses) to Line Item 100-22-1510-52-3701 (Seminars and Travel) to cover costs of conferences and training classes

 

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the transfer of funds, seconded by Ms. Youmans.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Other Business:                   Ms. McCord invited everyone to attend the Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Thursday, February 26th at 6:30 p.m. at the Police Department.

 

                                          Mr. Parker announced a Special Called Meeting Wednesday, February 25th at 6 p.m. to discuss group health benefits.

 

                                          Mr. Parker also announced that Carbon Motors will be presenting their first car which is specially designed for law enforcement at the Atlanta Antique Expo on Jonesboro Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 21st.

 

Adjournment:                      Ms. Youmans made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. McCord.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

                                          The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.