BUSINESS MEETING in Council Chambers

MAYOR City Council Linda Blechinger CITY OF AUBURN Peggy J. Langley CITY COUNCIL Robert L. Vogel, III CITY CLERK BUSINESS MEETING in Council Chambers Bill Ackworth Joyce Brown FOR Jay L. Riemenschneider November 3, 2016

Present: Mayor : Linda Blechinger Council Member: Peggy Langley Council Member: Bob Vogel Council Member: Bill Ackworth Council Member: Jay Riemenschneider

City Staff in Attendance: City Administrator Ron Griffith, Joyce Brown, Chief Carl Moulder, Alex Mitchem, Dan Pruehs, Bel Outwater, Michelle Walker, Thomas Hardin, Sgt. Marc Pharr, Jack Wilson

Mayor Blechinger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Ron Griffith gave the invocation.

Ron Griffith led the pledge to the flag.

Council Reports and Announcements

None were given

Staff Reports

Copies of staff reports are located at the end of this document. Chief Moulder reported that the Police Department will monitor the after effects of the Colonial Pipeline explosion and advise of any gas shortages. Chief also advised that there is a “Fire Weather Alert.” It is very dry because of no rain and there continues to be a burn ban. Chief recognized Sgt. Marc Pharr for continuing to do a great job with the Auburn Citizen’s Police Academy. For the 8th session Graduation of the Auburn Citizen’s Police Academy, Sgt. Pharr explained how he made a grand entrance to the graduation by entering via helicopter (simulation). Bel Outwater announced that the Auburn Public Library just partnered with Reverend Sound Youth Choir to come in once every two to three months to teach kids to play musical instruments. Bel also reported that she talked to State Representative, Terry England, after the Hometown Connection regarding needing an expansion for the library. Terry advised her to get put on the list. Bel then contacted the Regional Office who contacted the State Library and Auburn Public Library was put on the list. Dan Pruehs announced that AuburnFest is Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 2:00PM to 10:00PM with Handmade Crafts, Fun Competitions, Square Dancing, Family Fun, Kid Zone and Hometown Country Fair. Dan thanked Council Member Peggy Langley of Peggy’s Silk Flower Design for going above and beyond in helping with wreaths, flowers, etc. for decorating at Auburnfest. Alex Mitchem announced that Whistlestop Shops are now open.

Business Meeting Minutes for November 3, 2016 Page 1 The following staff reports were given: Police Department - Chief Moulder, Library – Bel Outwater, Parks and Leisure – Dan Pruehs, Community Development – Alex Mitchem, City Clerk - Joyce Brown, Administration and Public Works - Ron Griffith

Item: Citizen Comments on Agenda Items

Mayor Blechinger asked for any Citizens comments for items on tonight’s agenda.

None were given

Item: Consent Agenda

Mayor Blechinger asked if any of the consent agenda items needed to be removed for further discussion

None were given

Mayor Blechinger asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda: October 6, 2016 - Business Meeting Minutes October 17, 2016 - Special Called Meeting Minutes October 20, 2016 - Workshop Meeting Minutes 2017 LMIG Grant Application and Road Selection Hue Graphics Apparel, LLC Agreement New 2016 Georgia Storm Water Management Manual Adoption Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment

Motion: Made by Council Member Langley to approve the Consent Agenda

Seconded: By Council Member Ackworth

Mayor Blechinger asked for any discussion. There was none.

Vote was taken with all members present voting yes.

Mayor Blechinger asked for any Citizens Comments

Citizen Comments:

None were given

ADJOURN: Mayor Blechinger asked for a motion to adjourn

Motion: Made by Council Member Langley to adjourn

Seconded: By Council Member Riemenschneider

Business Meeting Minutes for November 3, 2016 Page 2 Vote was taken with all members present voting yes. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Read and approved this ______Day of December 2016

Attest:

______Mayor Blechinger

Business Meeting Minutes for November 3, 2016 Page 3