M I N U T E S

WORK SESSION OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF AUGUST 16, 2010

Call to Order: The Work Session of Mayor and Council of August 16, 2010 was called to order by Mayor Corine Deyton at 6:00 p.m.

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.

Agenda Items: Minutes of Meeting: Discussion was held concerning comments being included in the minutes of each meeting and whether the minutes should reflect every comment made by every one.

Ordinance establishing the budget for Special Revenue Funds- Mr. Parker explained this Ordinance is approved yearly so that funds can be accepted and spent. He also stated all of these funds may not be expended during this fiscal year.

Other Business: Discussion was held concerning the request by Councilwoman Williams to purchase an ergonomic chair.

There was also discussion concerning how the City Attorney is to be contacted. It was suggested that Council Members contact the Mayor to request legal advice from the City Attorney’s office and Department Directors are to go through the City Manager to request legal advice.

Ms. Adams made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss possible litigation, seconded by Ms. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

The Governing Body entered into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m.

Mr. Judson made a motion to reconvene the meeting and adjourn, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.