City Council Minutes March 5, 2018 Regular Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry D. Roseberry, Mayor; and Councilmembers: George Holt; Jim Windham; David Eady; Mike Ready; and Jeff Wearing, Sarah Davis.
 

OTHERS PRESENT: Matt Pepper, Assistant City Manager; Dave Harvey, Chief; Jody Reid, Utility Superintendent; Lauran Willis, City Clerk; David Strickland, City Attorney; Hoyt Oliver, Erik Oliver, Teresa Welch, Darryl Welch, Judy Greer, Patsy Burke, Peggy Madden, Juanita Carson, Mike Besaw, Anderson Wright,  Kendra Mayfield, Ben Palmer, Noah Corimano, Cheryl Ready, and Boy Scout Troup 211, Maureen Evrett, Scott Evrett, Noah Geiger, James Oliver, Lucus Oliver, Michael Westrick, Josh Forbes, John McCarthy, Brantley Geret.   

The meeting was called to order by the Hon. Jerry D. Roseberry, Mayor

Invocation was delivered by Hoyt Oliver
Pledge of Allegiance – All

Mayor Roseberry announced that item 14 Pole Attachment Services would be removed from the agenda to  allow Assistant Manager Matt Pepper and Utility Superintendent Jody Reid time to meet with Electric Cities of Georgia and prepare a report for the March 19^th Work Session.
Roseberry said that item C of the Consent Agenda is incomplete and will be corrected and moved to the April agenda.   With these amendments to the agenda, Roseberry requested for a motion to accept the Agenda for February 5, 2018.

Motion was made Jim Windham, seconded by Jeff Wearing to accept the Agenda for the February 5, 2018 Public Hearing and Mayor and Council Regular Meeting. Motion passed 7/0.    (Attachment A)

Honorary Councilmember
Mayor Roseberry introduced Ben Palmer as Honorary Councilmember for the month of March and presented him with a Proclamation as appreciation for his participation. (Attachment B)

CONSENT AGENDA -
Motion was made by Jeff Wearing, seconded by David Eady to accept the Consent Agenda with the proposed amendments. Motion Passed 7/0.  (Attachment C)

Mayors Reports
Mayor Roseberry reminded the Budget Committees that the first report will be due at the March 19 Work Session. The General Budget Committee will meet tomorrow at 2:00 pm at City Hall.     
Mayor Roseberry gave a report of the Police Department statistics for February.
Mayor Roseberry welcomed the Boy Scout Troup 211.

Planning Commission Recommendations/Petitions -
None

Citizens’ Concerns -
Anderson Wright of the Oxford Historical Society addressed Council and said they have received bids for a new handicap ramp at Old Church and they have selected one. Wright ask what the next step are for awarding the contract and completing the work. Mayor Roseberry said they will need to go through the Planning Commission for review and the procedures for obtaining the proper permits.

David Eady announced The Film Screening, Chasing Coral on March 21st at Oxford College hosted by the Atlanta Science Festival and Emory Oxford College. (Attachment D)  

Second Reading for Sec 38-58 Public Tree Care Ordinance Amendment
Assistant Manager Matt Pepper presented the second reading of an amendment to the city’s Public Tree Care ordinance that will require property owners to obtain written permission from the Trees, Parks and Recreation Board before planning trees, plants, and shrubs in city right-of-way. (Attachment E)
A motion was made by Mike Ready, seconded by Jim Windham to approve the amendment to the City’s Public Tree Care Ordinance Chapter 38 Vegetation, Article III Tree Management, by amending section 38-58. Motion passed 7/0. 

Minor Subdivision
Assistant Manager Matt Pepper presented a recommendation from the Planning Commission for the approval of a minor subdivision for Hubert White and Joyce Sullivan at the corner of Asbury Street and W. Watson Street. Land Lot 288/ Parcel X012-014 202 Watson Street in the 9^th District.
A motion was made by David Eady, seconded by George Holt to approve the minor subdivision as presented. Motion passed 7/0.  Attachment F

 
Demolition of 6153 Emory Street

Assistant Manager Matt Pepper said we have received two bids for the asbestos abatement and demolition of the home located at 6153 Emory Street and recommended that Council award the purchase order to Enviroprobe, LLC in the amount of $21,550.
Motion was made by David Eady, seconded by Jim Windham to award the bid to Enviroprobe LLC. Motion passed 7/0.  Attachment G

107 W. Clark Street
Erik Oliver presented to Council a scope of work for the project to restore the city-owned property located at 107 W. Clark Street. Oliver presented a report on the building inspection performed by Bureau Veritas. Oliver was instructed to prepare any bid proposals for work to be performed and present to Council at the March 19, Work Session. Attachment H

Invoice Approval

      INVOICES OVER $1,000.00 

Motion made by Eady, seconded by Wearing, to approve invoices. Motion passed 7/0.

Motion made by Windham, seconded by Davis to adjourn at 7:35 pm. Motion passed 7/0.

Executive Session
None

Respectfully Submitted;

Lauran Willis, CMC/FOA
City Clerk