Council Minutes

COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JULY 7, 2015

A Regular Meeting of the Millen City Council was held on July 7, 2015, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Present were, Mayor King Rocker, Council members Darrel Clifton, Regina Coney, Ed Fuller and Robin Scott. Absent was Councilman Walter Thomas. Also, present were City Manager Michael Felts and City Attorney Hubert Reeves.

Call to Order

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

Invocation

Mr. Hubert Reeves gave the invocation.

1. Approval of the minutes of the June 2, 2015 Regular Meeting.

Councilman Clifton made a motion, seconded by Councilman Scott, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on June 2, 2015. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

2. Approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2015 Called Meeting.

Councilman Scott made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fuller, to approve the minutes of the called Council Meeting held on June 16, 2015. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

3. Vote to submit letter of intent to become part of the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing and set aside of $3,000.00 per year for 3 years to provide travel expenses for the GICH Committee.

Councilman Clifton made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Coney to approve the letter of intent to become part of The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, and set aside $3,000.00 per year for 3 years for travel expenses for the GICH Committee. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

4. Discuss the process of implementing proposed Water/Sewer Business Plan and Rate Structure recommended by Ga. Rural Water.

Mayor and Council Members agreed to table the proposed Water/Sewer Business Plan and Rate Structure, and schedule a work session to discuss further.

5. Vote to approve FY 2014-2015 Budget Adjustments.

Councilman Clifton made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Coney, to approve the FY 2014-2015 Budget Adjustments. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

6. Discuss LMIG List for 2015-2016. Councilman Scott made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fuller to accept the list of streets that were presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote. See attached list.

7. Vote to appoint agency over Urban Redevelopment Plan.

Councilman Clifton made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Coney, to appoint the City of Millen to oversee the Urban Redevelopment Plan with the understanding that the city could appoint the Economic Development Authority to handle the implementation of the plan. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

8. Discuss the use of speed bumps as traffic control on several streets.

City Manager explained the difference in having speed bumps installed verses the 4-way stop signs on several streets that were mentioned. City Manager suggested that if 4-way stop signs were implemented they would definitely slow traffic down in the neighborhoods and allow the police to ticket violators. Mayor and Council members agreed to give it a try and ask for a review of the actions taken in 60 days.

9. Discuss participation with county on Hwy 67 Widening Project.

City Manager briefed Mayor and City Council concerning the financial involvement in the Hwy 67 Widening Project. No action was taken.

10. Vote to ratify Council’s decision on James Bedgood Workers Comp case.

City Manager updated Mayor and Council concerning the information on Mr. James Bedgood case. Council Authorized settlement not to exceed $12,000.00.

11. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER a. Financials

City Manager, Mr. Felts stated that expenditures were still under budget by about $236,000.00. b. City manager Evaluations

12. Executive session – Personal issue.

Councilman Scott made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Coney to enter Executive Session at 6:43. Council re-entered Regular session at 6:58.

Councilman Clifton made a motion to approve a pay increase according to City Manager’s contract seconded by Councilwoman Coney. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

13. Adjournment 6:59 p.m.

There being no further business the Mayor adjourned the meeting.

Approved by Mayor and Council______

Mayor’s Signature

ATTESTED: City Manager______