M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF AUGUST 16, 2010
Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of August 16, 2010 was called to order by Mayor Corine Deyton at 7:00 p.m.
Invocation: The invocation was given by Councilwoman Lord followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Present: Mayor Corine Deyton, Mayor Pro-tem Sparkle Adams, Councilman Donald Judson and Councilwomen Linda Lord, Maudie McCord and Karen-Brandee Williams.
Also present were City Manager John Parker, Director of Finance Mike Blandenburg, Deputy Director of Public Works Rusty Still, Director of Planning, Building and Zoning Steve Pearson, Management Analyst Angela Redding, Deputy Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Sharon Smith, Director of Support Services Christine Terrell, Captain Jamie Reynolds and Fire Marshall Sam Batten.
Approval of minutes: Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the minutes of the
Work Session and Regular Meeting of August 2, 2010 and the Special Meeting of July 29, 2010, seconded by Ms. McCord. Voting for the motion were Ms. Lord, Mr. Judson, Ms. McCord and Ms. Adams. Voting against the motion was Ms. Williams. The motion carried.
Comment Period: Ms. Trudy Smith addressed the council on the subject of an employee that has a disability, not at anytime while having this disability has her employer made any concessions, special equipment and certainly has not provided any legal advice. Taxpayers should not pay for individuals to have concessions made.
Mr. Shamok owner of the Quick Food Mart at 847 Main Street addressed the Council concerning the letter he received from the City giving him until the end of August to move his store. He stated his business takes time to move and he also has a buyer/seller agreement. He asked Council to look at all things and give him more time.
Resolution: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the City Council of
South West the City of
Academy: use of Kiwanis Stadium, and concession stand for the dates of August 27th, September 17th, October 1st, 22nd, 2010 to conduct Football games in their Region 5-A Varsity Football Program; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Ms. Adams made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Ms. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Resolution: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the City Council of
Babb Middle the City of
School: Intergovernmental License Agreement with Babb Middle School of the Clayton County School District for the use of Kiwanis Stadium and concession stand to conduct Football games; September 8th, 9th, 21st, 22nd, October 5th, 6th; at a rate of $100 for use of field per date and $50 for use of concession stand per date; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Ms. Lord made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Ordinance - Request was made to consider an Ordinance by the Governing
Special Revenue Body of the City of Forest Park, Georgia establishing the budget
Funds: for Special Revenue Funds for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Ms. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Comments: Mayor Deyton reminded everyone the next regular meeting of Mayor and Council will be Tuesday, September 7th due to the Labor Day Holiday.
Ms. Lord stated the Neighborhood Watch Meeting will also be on September 7th at the Police Department.
Mr. Willie Finch thanked everyone for the clean-up in Ward 4.
Mr. Rashmir commented on the increase in commercial garbage disposal fees and suggested another source of income to offset the neighborhood clean up projects.
Mr. Judson thanked everyone who helped in the clean up of Ward 4 on Saturday. He stated it was a great success.
Ms. Adams stated September 18th is the date of the Ward 2 Clean-Up.
Adjournment: Ms. Lord made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Williams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
The meting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.