M I N U T E S

 

REGULAR MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF MARCH 21, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

Call to order:                  The regular meeting of Mayor and Council of March 21, 2006 was called to order by Mayor Corine Deyton at 7:00 p.m.

 

Invocation:                     The invocation was given by Darnell Moorer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

 

Present:                         Present were Mayor Corine Deyton, Mayor Pro-tem Donald Judson, Councilmen David Halcome, Wesley Lord and Councilwomen Sparkle Adams and Debbie Youmans.

 

                                      Also present were Acting City Manager Elaine Corley, Director of Support Services Christine Terrell and City Attorney Joe Harris.

 

Approval of minutes:      Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of March 3, 2006, seconded by Ms. Adams.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Comment Period by       Mr. John Goolsbee spoke concerning the request

Public:                            for a new massage establishment from Key Touch.  He stated this business would be an asset to the City and asked it be approved.

 

                                      Mr. Zonnie Jones spoke concerning leaves on Lamar Drive.

 

                                      Ms. Jane Bailey spoke concerning Key Touch and recommended him for a license in the City.

 

                                      Mr. Charles Worthy spoke on behalf of Key Touch and highly recommended Mr. David Hewitt.           

 

                                      Mr. David Hewitt thanked those that spoke on his behalf.  He stated he is seeking a license for massage therapy and then discussed his credentials for therapeutic massage.

 

Request for new             The request for a new massage establishment

Masage Establishment-  from Key Touch, 1035 Main Street, no

Key Touch:                     exceptions noted, was tabled from the March 3rd regular meeting.  

 

                                      Mr. Judson made a motion to remove the request from the table, seconded by Ms. Youmans.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

                                      Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the request for a new massage establishment from Key Touch, seconded by Mr. Halcome.   Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Resolution- surplus:      Request was made to consider a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Forest Park declaring certain City property, listed on Exhibit A, to be surplus property and to provide for its proper disposal either by Auction or other methods pursuant to the City’s contract with Nationwide Auction Systems.        

 

                                      Mr. Lord made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Halcome.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Appointments to            Mayor Deyton stated three vacancies exist on

Boards:                          the Architectural Design Review Board.

 

                                      Ms. Youmans made a motion to appoint Deverick Williams to the Architectural Design Review Board, term to expire 3-21-09, seconded by Mr. Lord.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

                                     

                                      Ms. Adams made a motion to appoint Charles Toombs to the Architectural Design Review Board, term to expire 3-21-09, seconded by Ms. Youmans. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

                                      Mayor Deyton stated three vacancies exist on the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board.

 

                                      Ms. Adams made a motion to appoint Mr. Malcom Winters to the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board, for a five-year term, seconded by Mr. Lord.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

                                      Ms. Youmans made a motion to appoint Ms. Tina Keith to the Ethics Board, seconded by Ms. Adams.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

                                      Mr. Halcome made a motion to appoint Mr. John Quigley to serve on the Ethics Board, seconded by Mr. Lord.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

                                      Mr. Lord made a motion to re-appoint Mr. Joe Wimberly on the Ethics Board, seconded by Ms. Adams.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

                                      Mayor Deyton then administered the oath of office to Deverick Williams, Joe Wimberly and Tina Keith.

 

Comments by                 Mr. Lord apologized for not attending the last

Governing Body:            meeting because he was attending a meeting in San Diego on base closings.

 

                                      Mayor Deyton stated she also attend the BRAC conference and is very excited about Forest Park having this opportunity.

 

                                      Ms. Corley stated the City has a new handout called “What Every Forest Park Resident needs to Know”.  She also stated “Hines Ward Day” will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, the same day as Swing into Spring Festival.

 

                                      Mr. Judson stated the Mayor has been working very hard and only being in office for three months,  has done a fantastic job.

 

                                      Ms. Youmans thanked everyone for coming tonight and encouraged them to come out again.

 

                                      Ms. Adams stated she is proposing block captains for each block and that would allow us to reenergize the neighborhood watch program.  She is also proposing a Jr. Council and Teen Council to teach the children about how to be productive citizens. She encouraged Ward 1 citizens to get involved.

 

                                      Mayor Deyton read the following statement: “The City of Forest Park advertised for the position of City Manager, we received 41 applications. After review and interviews, the Mayor and City Council have agreed that John Parker has the best qualifications for the position of City Manager.  It is the intent of the Governing Body to offer this position to Mr. John Parker but we will make the final decision two weeks from tonight.”

 

Adjournment:                Mr. Lord made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Judson.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

                                      The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.