Official Minutes of the November 5, 2015 Council Meeting

Approved by City Council November 19, 2015

 

The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Rozier with Councilman Myrick giving the invocation.   Councilmembers Griffin, Grizzard, Kerby, Key, Myrick, Otto, Attorney Raymond Dickey, City Administrator Charles Akridge and Asst. City Clerk Diane Proudfoot were present. 

 

Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the draft copy of the minutes of the October 15, 2015 council meeting.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the agenda of the November 5, 2015 meeting with the addition of an Executive Session for the discussion of potential litigation.  Councilman Grizzard seconded the motion and it passed without opposition. 

 

Administrative & Committee reports:

 

Councilwoman Griffin reported that the Remington 1100 Shotgun raffle drawing took place at the October 15^th council meeting and the winner was Lea Williams, upon notification Lea agreed to attend the meeting tonight to receive the shotgun.  Mrs. Griffin also reported that the amount taken in from the raffle tickets was $4,350.

 

Councilman Grizzard reminded everyone that the Senior Luncheon will be on Tuesday at noon.

 

City Administrator Akridge reported:

1)     The Dollar General will hold a grand opening on Saturday morning at 8:00am.

2)     A security light was installed at the History Museum.

3)     A light was installed at the Veterans Monument to illuminate the Soldier.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

1. Consider adoption of a Water/Sewer Agreement with Prologis.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to table action on this item.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.      
2. Consider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Georgia DOT, Chatham County and the City of Bloomingdale for Roadway Improvements/Utility Relocation for the Jimmy DeLoach Parkway Project.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to table action on this item.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.      
3. Consider purchase of server for City Hall computer upgrade in the amount of $8,114. (CIP/SPLOST)  Councilman Grizzard made a motion to purchase a server for City Hall computer upgrade in the amount of $8,114 with the cost being expended from CIP/SPLOST.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
4. Consider allowing Westside Christian Church to sell Christmas Trees. Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the Temporary Certificate of Zoning for the sale of Christmas Trees to the Westside Christian Church and waive the fee for non-profit organizations.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
5. Consider Christmas Bonuses for the City Employees.  Councilman Kerby made a motion to approve Christmas Bonuses for City Employees.  Councilman Grizzard seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
6. Consider Declaration of Surplus Property.  City Administrator Akridge reported that the list includes two Crown Victoria vehicles and recommends a minimum bid of $3,500 on each.  Councilman Kerby made a motion to approve the surplus item list as present.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
7. Consider a Resolution to renew status of “Certified City of Ethics” with the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA).  Councilwoman Key made a motion to approve the Resolution to renew the Certified City of Ethics Status with GMA.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
8. Consider a Proclamation in association with GMA declaring December 1, 2015 as “Betty Vandiver Day”.  Mayor Rozier reported that Mrs. Vandiver headed up organizing the Mayor’s Motorcade to collect gifts for the patients at state regional hospitals.  Councilwoman Griffin made a motion to approve the Proclamation.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.

 

Councilman Otto made a motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss potential litigation.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition. 

At the conclusion of the executive session, Councilman Myrick made a motion to return to the general session and execute the affidavit as required by the Open Meetings Law.  Councilman Grizzard seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.   

 

Mayor Rozier reported that this concluded the items presented for consideration for inclusion on the Council agenda prior to the deadline of Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

 

The accounts payables were presented with Councilman Myrick making a motion to pay the bills, Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.

 

There being no further business, Councilman Kerby made a motion to adjourn at 7:20pm.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Diane Proudfoot, Asst. City Clerk

 

Note:  Section § 50-14-1 of the Official Code of the State of Georgia Annotated requires that the minutes shall, as a minimum, include a description of each motion or other proposal made, and a record of all votes.  These minutes meet the minimum requirements.  However, in an attempt to provide as much information as possible to the citizens, the recording clerk has included additional background data and discussion on the subjects presented to council.  The statements of individuals are not verbatim and may be summary in nature.