City Council Special Called Session July 20, 2020

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE OXFORD MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 – 8:10 PM
VIA TELECONFERENCE

 

ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: APPOINTED/STAFF PRESENT: 
David Eady – Mayor Matt Pepper – City Manager 
George Holt – Councilmember Marcia Brooks – City Clerk/Treasurer 
Jim Windham – Councilmember Melissa Pratt – Associate Clerk 
Jeff Wearing – Councilmember Jody Reid – Utility Superintendent 
Lynn Bohanan – Councilmember David Strickland – City Attorney 
Avis Williams – Councilmember  
Laura McCanless - Councilmember  


OTHERS PRESENT: Art Vinson, Melissa Hage

1. The meeting was called to order by the Hon. David Eady, Mayor.

2. A motion was made by Jeff Wearing to accept the Agenda for July 20, 2020.  Avis Williams seconded the motion.  The motion was approved unanimously (7/0).  (Attachment A)

3. Intergovernmental Agreement for the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (Attachment B)
A motion was made by Jeff Wearing to accept the terms and project list stated in the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between Newton County and the municipalities regarding the proposed T-SPLOST referendum.  Laura McCanless seconded the motion.  The motion was approved unanimously (7/0).

4. Policy Requiring Face Coverings in City Buildings (Attachment C)
A motion was made by James Windham to approve a resolution requiring the city to abide by certain practices to protect the health and safety of staff and visitors including the use of face masks while in city buildings.  Avis Williams seconded the motion.  The motion was approved unanimously (7/0).  

5. James Windham made a motion to adjourn.  Lynn Bohanan seconded the motion.  The motion was approved unanimously (7/0).  The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,


Marcia Brooks
City Clerk/Treasurer