Official Minutes of the March 20, 2014 Council Meeting

Approved by City Council April 3, 2014

 

The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Rozier with Councilman Otto 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.

 

Councilwoman Griffin made a motion to approve the draft copy of the minutes of the March 6, 2014 council meeting.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the agenda of the March 20, 2014 agenda with the clarification that item #9 is for a bucket attachment not a loader.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes. 

 

Administrative & Committee reports:

 

Councilman Grizzard reported:

1)      Plans are under way to re-establish the Patriotic Celebration with a tentative date for June 28, 2014 at Taylor Park which will also include the celebration of the 40^th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Bloomingdale.

2)      The senior luncheon will be held on a quarterly basis with the date being the second Tuesday for the months of February, May and November and the August luncheon will be held on August 21 to run consecutively with the National Senior Day.     

Recreation Director Foley reported on the following:

1)      Spring registrations have increased by approximately 40% from last year.

2)      Revenues are up due to the concession stand being open during practice and tournaments

3)      A pre-season tournament is tentatively scheduled for March 28-29

4)      The baseball RAMA will be held on April 5

5)      Baseball/Softball season will open on April 7

6)      Soccer season will open on April 8

Councilwoman Griffin pointed out that soccer is a low cost sport that offers a lot of diversity and hopes it will be successful. 

 

OLD BUSINESS:  Consider closing of Main Street.  Councilman Grizzard made a motion to close Main Street from West Haven to Wild Cat Dam Road.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.  Mayor Rozier instructed the public works department to move forward with the necessary steps to secure this area and requested the police department patrol this area and take action to insure the safety of our pedestrians and the protection of the City’s investment.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

1.      Consider a site plan submitted by Michael Wedincamp for the development of a 9.73 acre tract at 300 W. Hwy 80 for an Auction Facility to consist of a 60’ x 175’ commercial metal building and a 30’ x 40’ metal accessory building.  Mr. Wedincamp informed council he currently operates an auction business in Pooler and is wishing to locate it in Bloomingdale.  City Administrator Akridge stated that planning commission recommended approval of the site plan with the stipulation that trees be placed along Hwy 80 every 40 feet and a brick façade be on the portion of the building that faces Hwy 80.  Councilman Kerby questioned the number of businesses planned for the structure and Mr. Wedincamp stated it is an Auction business with a retail section.  Councilman Myrick asks if Planning Commission Chairman Shearouse had any input and he stated it met their recommendations.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the site plan with the items addressed.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.  Mayor Rozier commended Mr. Wedincamp for his business endeavor and welcomed him to Bloomingdale.

2.      Consider Promotion in the Police Department.  Councilman Kerby made a motion to promote Officer Wayne Daniels to Lieutenant.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.  Note:  Chief Pike recognized Lieutenant Daniels’ children who were given the honor of pinning the appropriate badges on their father.

3.      Consider filling a Part-Time Patrolman position in the Police Department.  Councilman Kerby made a motion to allow the Police Department to fill the vacant part-time position in the department.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

4.      Consider purchase of a Chipper for the Public Works Department.  Councilman Otto made a motion to approve the purchase of a bandit chipper at a total cost of $23,888.55 (after trade-in) with funds being expended from SPLOST/CIP.  Councilman Grizzard seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

5.      Consider reappointment of Judge Tom Edenfield as Recorders Court Judge.  Councilman Myrick made a motion for the reappointment of Judge Tom Edenfield as Recorders Court Judge.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

6.      Consider reappointment of Brandon Galloway as Recorders Court Judge Pro-Tem.  After discussion, Councilman Otto made a motion to appoint Ray Smith as the Recorders Court Judge Pro-Tem.  Councilwoman Key seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

7.      Consider reappointment of Jay Duncan as Public Defender.  Councilman Myrick made a motion for the reappointment of Jay Duncan as Public Defender.  Councilman Grizzard seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

8.      Consider appointment of Raymond Dickey as City Solicitor for Recorder’s Court.  Councilman Kerby made a motion to appoint Raymond Dickey as City Solicitor for Recorder’s Court.  Councilman Myrick seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

9.      Consider the purchase of a Kubota LA 524 Front End Loader attachment in the amount of $5,015 for the Recreation Department.  Councilwoman Griffin made a motion to authorize City Administrator Akridge and Recreation Director Foley to purchase a Kubota LA524 front end loader attachment at a cost of $5,015 with funds being expended from SPLOST/CIP.  Councilman Grizzard seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

Mayor Rozier called for a short recess to receive an update on the status of Missy Ridley’s father who had been rushed to the hospital earlier with a possible stroke.  Upon receiving the update, Pastor Darrell Bailey offered a special prayer for Mr. Munn’s recovery.  Mayor Rozier reconvened the general session.

10.  Consider the purchase of (2) pitching machines for the Recreation Department in the amount of $3,020.  Councilwoman Griffin made a motion to approve the purchase of two (2) pitching machines at a cost of $3,020 with funds being expended from SPLOST/CIP.  Councilman Kerby seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

11.  Consider entering into an agreement with Terracon for sub-grade core testing on Stagecoach Road in the amount of $1,975.  (Item #11 and #12 were considered together) Mayor Rozier reported there are some damaged areas on Stagecoach Road that are in need of emergency repairs and called for a motion.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the core testing on Stagecoach Road in the amount of $1,975 and to authorize the bid process for the emergency repairs of Stagecoach Road with City Administrator Akridge making contact with council to acquire a consensus approval on the award of the bid.   Councilman Kerby seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

12.  Consider approval to accept bids for emergency repairs to Stagecoach Road.  (see above votes)

 

Mayor Rozier reported that this concluded the items presented for consideration for inclusion on the Council agenda prior to the deadline of Wednesday, March 12, 2014.

 

The accounts payables were presented with Councilman Myrick making a motion to pay the bills.   Councilman Grizzard seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

 

There being no further business, Councilman Otto made a motion to adjourn at 7:50pm.  Councilman Myrick seconded the motion and it passed with six affirmative votes.

 

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.