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Council Meeting
January 9, 2003
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, January 9, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, Joel Hunnicutt, Terry Benjamin and M. C. Nelson; City Manager, Bonnie Tindall; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: Fire Chief, J. C. Plair; City Attorney, Willie Linahan.
1. Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Police Chief, Terry Davis, to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation by Mr. Wilmon Stanley. Visitors were welcomed.
2. Mayor Crowe called on a motion to approve the December 5, 2002 Council Minutes; Called Council Meeting. December 23. 2002; 2002 Budget Amendment Hearing, December 30, 2002. Council Benjamin made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
3. Review of bills: Mayor Crowe asked Council to review the bills.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
Sherry Davidson of the Planning Commission reported that the City of Hahira is requesting to initiate a text amendment for the Zoning Ordinance. The text amendments will amend Section 2.56 and Section 5-1.2. The purpose of initiating this amendment is for clarification purposes.
Mayor Crowe asked if there was anyone in favor of the Special Exception. No response.
Mayor Crowe asked if there was anyone against the Special Exception. No response.
Council Hunnicutt made a motion to approve the Special Exception, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
END
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
Public Works Director, John Thursby, requested releasing bids for generators for the wastewater and drinking water system. He requested purchasing 1 stationary unit for the water well located on Tillman Street, plus two stationary generators for the two larger lift stations (East Main and I-75).
Mayor Crowe reported that the quarterly meeting would be on March 6, June 5, Sept. 11 and Dec. 4 at 6:30 PM at the Courthouse. Council Meetings would be at 7:30 PM.
Mayor Crowe called on Mr. Freeman Rivers to read the Proclamation on Martin Luther King Day. Mayor Crowe finished reading the last of the Proclamation declaring January 20th as Martin Luther King Day in Hahira.
Mayor Crowe read a letter from Robert Jefferson recommending Brian Sumner to be reappointed to the Greater Lowndes Planning Commission.
Mayor Crowe reported that Trinni McDonald, Lowndes County Planner, had sent a letter of recommendation for Marcus Holt to be reappointed to the Greenspace Advisory Board.
PW Director, John Thursby, reported that Dr. Jesse Parrott requested using the concrete from the sidewalks for a patio behind the Caboose. He agreed to supervise the project. There would be no cost of materials to the City, just the time involved.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, read the proposal on Clarification on Waste Containers inside the City Limits of Hahira and the proposal for Large Containers Dumping.
Mayor Crowe asked for Council’s approval to sign documents on the above.
Mayor Crowe called on a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, Items A through H. Council Nelson made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
PW Director, John Thursby, reported that he filed an application to acquire two vehicles for the City, one for Public Works and one for the Fire Department. The application was approved. After discussion, City Attorney, Willie Linahan, stated that certain changes to the contract should be made before it is signed.
Council Bullard made a motion to enter the agreement, with the stipulations on certain changes to the contract as stated by City Attorney, seconded by Council Nelson. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Crowe recommended executing the Intergovernmental Agency Agreement for Zoning Administration Services. Council Benjamin made a motion to execute the Intergovernmental
Agency Agreement, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Crowe reported that this agreement with the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County was for Building Inspection Services. Council Bullard made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Councils Bullard, Nelson and Hunnicutt voted yes. Council Benjamin abstained. Motion passed.
Mayor Crowe reported that the present plan shows solid concrete in the area and he recommended putting in grass and trees in the area. Council Nelson made a motion to execute the Change Order, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
Council Benjamin stated that this past year has been an exciting year and a learning experience.
Council Hunnicutt had no report.
Council Bullard said it was good to see everyone after the holidays. It has been a nice year and hopes that this year will be even better.
Council Nelson had no report.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, asked everyone to pick up a flyer on the Volunteer Fire Department, in reference to the city looking for people who meet the criteria to become volunteer fire fighters.
The Blood drive will be held this Sunday at the Methodist Church from 12 noon until 4 PM.
The Police Department has hired a new police officer.
A new bulletin board has been put up in front of City Hall, which will be used for posting notices, Council Meeting minutes, etc.
Mayor Crowe reported that it has been a good year and a learning experience.
He apologized for the condition of the sidewalks during the holidays, which are being worked on through the Streetscape program. Hopefully the work will soon be done.
Mayor Crowe called for a motion to enter into an executive session. Council Hunnicutt made a motion to enter into an executive session, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
Council meeting ended at 8:15 PM.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Council Meeting
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, February 6, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, Joel Hunnicutt, Terry Benjamin and M. C. Nelson; City Manager, Bonnie Tindall; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: Fire Chief, J. C. Plair; City Attorney, Willie Linahan.
Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Council Bullard to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation by Council Nelson. Visitors were welcomed.
Mayor Crowe called on a motion to approve the January 9, 2003 Council Minutes. Council Bullard made a motion
to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Council Nelson Vote was unanimous.
CITIZENS REQUEST
Mayor Crowe called for a motion to approve the request. Council Hunnicutt made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
DEPARTMENT REQUEST
Public Works Director, John Thursby, reported that three bids were received for one large generator at the #1 water well, one generator at the wastewater lift station and one portable generator for other lift stations.
He recommended the low bid from Cowart Electric for $67,000, which includes a 5 year Comprehensive Warranty.
Council Bullard made a motion to accept the bid which includes the
maintenance and comprehensive warranty, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote
was unanimous.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, reported that the pump needed to
be replaced and he recommended buying it from P & H Sales in Louisville,
Georgia for $4,050.00. Council Benjamin made a motion to purchase the
pump, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported on additional pagers needed for the Fire Department for new volunteers. They will need to research these and purchase the units as needed. Mayor Crowe asked Council to allow the Fire Chief to purchase 3 of the units as the new volunteers come on board. Council Benjamin made a motion to allow the Fire Chief to purchase the pagers as needed, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Crowe introduced Rachel Schmidbauer, President of Hahira Elementary School Council. Miss Schmidbauer read the Proclamation for Arbor Day, with Mayor Crowe finishing the last few lines declaring February 21st as Arbor Day in Hahira.
Mayor Crowe introduced Michael Warren, President of Teen Explosion. Mr. Warren read the Proclamation for Black History Month, with Mayor Crowe finishing the last few lines declaring the month of February as Black History Month in the City of Hahira.
Mayor Crowe introduced Mr. Brian McDougal of the South Georgia Regional Development Center. Mr. McDougal presented a Resolution to designate the South Georgia Regional Development Center as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Valdosta Urbanized Area.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, asked Council to let her work with CMA
for a plan of action on each building, one at a time, then come back to
Council with the report.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported that when the Better Hometown
Program started in 2001, the boundaries included only the downtown area,
as for the DDA. They would like to extend the boundaries to the City
Limits, which would cover other businesses in town, and would include
the Hahira Business Park.
Mayor Crowe recommended putting Council Terry Benjamin and City
Manager, Bonnie Tindall, on the Board of Directors of the Better
Hometown Program.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported that the original plans were to have solid concrete in front of the warehouse on West Main Street. They met with the engineers and Mr. Fred Wetherington to change the plans to include greenery on the front of the warehouse and to add a lamp. Some curb and gutters also needed to be replaced.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported that Eric Hahn, who is working with the Azalea Festival in Valdosta, had asked to use Hahira as a rest stop for the bikers who will be coming through on March 15. Their route started in Lake Park and will travel through Valdosta, Hahira, Lakeland and back to Valdosta.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported on the contract with Shealy Computer Services, which will be $250.00 per month, $3,000.00 per year.
Mayor Crowe called on a vote for the Consent Agenda. Council Bullard made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER REPORT
MAYOR’S REPORT
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Council Meeting
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, Joel Hunnicutt, Terry Benjamin and M. C. Nelson; City Manager, Bonnie Tindall; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: Fire Chief, J. C. Plair; City Attorney, Willie Linahan.
Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Council Bullard to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation by Mr. Wilmon Stanley. Visitors were welcomed.
Mayor Crowe called on a motion to approve the February 3, 2003 Council Minutes. Council Benjamin made a
Motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Council Nelson Vote was unanimous.
REVIEW OF BILLS
Mayor Crowe asked Council to review the bills.
PUBLIC HEARING
HA-2003-02 Text Amendment – City of Hahira Zoning Ordinance – Sections 13-6
Sherry Davidson, Comprehensive Planner of the Greater Lowndes County Planning Commission, reported on the Text Amendment, which would add Section 13-6 (Conditional Zoning) to the Zoning Ordinance.
Mayor Crowe asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in favor of the amendment. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe asked if there was anyone wishing to speak against the amendment. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe called on a vote to approve the Text Amendment, Section 13-6. Council Hunnicutt made a motion to approve the Text Amendment, Section 13-6, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
END
DEPARTMENT REQUEST
Public Works Director, John Thursby, asked Council to approve the purchase of a storage container, which would be used to store Christmas decorations, lights, banners, flags, etc. for the City. Cost of the storage container would be $900.00 from The Parrott Company. Council Hunnicutt made a motion to purchase the storage container, seconded by Council Nelson. Councils Nelson, Hunnicutt and Benjamin voted yes. Council Bullard voted no. Motion passed.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, asked for approval to install 160 ft of drain pipe, one flared end section and one catch basin on West Stanfill Street to help reduce the possibility of standing water in the ditches. Total cost $3,400.00. Cost to the city would be $1,800.00. The balance would come from in-kind service. Council Benjamin made a motion to intall the pipe on W. Stanfill Street, seconded by Council Nelson. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, asked for approval to install pipe from Hall Street to Newsome Street. Total cost of the project would be $19,434.00. The city’s out-of-pocket cost would be from $7,800.00 to $7,900.00. Council Bullard made a motion to install the pipe, seconded by Council Benjamin. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, reported that there were five vehicles that needed to be de-commissioned. Council Benjamin made a motion to de-commission the vehicles, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Crowe stated that the decision on the courthouse flooring and purchase of chairs would be taken off of the agenda and will be discussed at a later time.
Shelter for 1949 Fire Truck
Public Works Director, John Thursby, reported on building the shelter for the purpose of housing the 1949 fire truck. This would include the roof and the slab constructed beside the caboose. Cost of the project would be $2,500.00. A grassed area would be between the shelter and the caboose. Council Hunnicutt made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Benjamin. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Crowe reported on the cleaning services. The city will continue to use the current cleaning services until someone can be hired for the part-time position.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported that the CMA Architectural Services proposal would be in three phases: Architectural drawings, specifications and bidding of the project. Estimated cost of the projects would be $7,500.00 each. They would reduce the cost by $2,000.00 if all of the projects are accepted, which would make the total $5,500.00. She recommended letting CMA do all three projects, but have the bids set where the city can accept or reject any part of them.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported that the agreement with Gloria Coleman would allow the city to use the Pick-In park for the Eggarama, the Honey Bee Festival and another event sponsored by BHT.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported that the agreement with Gary R. Zeigler, P.C. would cost between $10,000 and $15,000 for auditing services.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported that the agreement would allow Mr. Rick Whitman to cut and bail the hay at the LAS.
Mayor Crowe reported that Ms. Sheila Warren had send a letter from the Teen Leadership Conference and Camp Learn-a-Lot for permission to use the Community Center for these programs.
Mayor Crowe reported that the appointment is done every year. Marilyn Brady, current secretary, will continue as Pension Committee Secretary.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported that there were two bids received . Fields Cabinet Shop was recommended.
Mayor Crowe reported on the Chamber trip, which will be May 7 – 9. Cost would be around $1,000.00.
Mayor Crowe reported that the employees appreciation day would be at Reed Bingham Park in Adel.
Mayor Crowe called on a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Benjamin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as read, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Benjamin reported that the sidewalks were near completion.
Council Hunnicutt asked Public Works Director, John Thursby, about the status of work being done on Nelson and Coleman Streets. He also stated that he was glad to see the Streetscape Program nearing completion.
Council Bullard had no report but mentioned the recent rains and the need for more rain.
Council Nelson reported that he and Mayor Crowe had recently attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Valdosta at the Conference Center; A fourth house is being build in Audubon Heights Subdivision, also a house in being build in Edgewater Subdivision by Nelco: He praised all of the city workers for the jobs they were doing for the city.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported on Employee Appreciation Day.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Crowe reported the Park Street Project would soon start.
There being no further business to discuss, Council Hunnicutt made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Council Meeting
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, Terry Benjamin and M. C. Nelson; City Manager, Bonnie Tindall; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: Fire Chief, J. C. Plair.
Council Hunnicutt was absent.
Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Councilman Benjamin, to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation by Mayor Crowe. Visitors were welcomed.
Mayor Crowe called on a motion to approve the March 6, 2003 Council Minutes. Council Bullard made a
Motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Council Benjamin Vote was unanimous.
REVIEW OF BILLS
Mayor Crowe asked Council to review the bills.
CITIZEN’S REQUEST
Ms. Adeline Landrum, Chairman of the Honey Bee Festival Committee presented a donation of $500.00 to the city, and another $500.00 will be paid later at the start of the Honey Bee Festival.
Mayor Crowe thanked Ms. Landrum for the donation from the Honey Bee Festival Committee.
DEPARTMENT REQUEST
Public Works Director, John Thursby, reported that the city was going to distribute some briquettes in standing water around town to kill the mosquito larva. They are also building a sprayer, which will be used in spraying the ditches. Plans are to spray once a month. Council Benjamin made a motion to go ahead with the mosquito control, seconded by Council Nelson. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, asked for approval to hire someone for casual labor, which would be a temporary position to replace an employee that is being called to active duty. The city would hire through Quality Employment in Adel. Council Bullard made a motion to grant permission to use casual labor, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Crowe read the oath of office, swearing in Patrolman Chris Hopper.
Mayor Crowe asked for Council’s permission to purchase a used vehicle for the Fire Chief. This is a budgeted item. Cost of the vehicle would be limited to $12,000.00. Council Bullard made a motion to look for a vehicle for the Fire Chief, to cost under $12,000.00, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Crowe called on Public Works Director, John Thursby, to read the Resolution declaring the week of April 20 – 26 as Georgia Cities Week.
Mayor Crowe called on Michael Warren, representing Teen Explosion, to read the Proclamation. Mayor Crowe read the last paragraph proclaiming April 26, 2003 as Drug Free Day in Hahira and urged all citizens to participate actively in the scheduled events and programs and to work toward the elimination of drug use in our community.
Accept Bid for Courthouse Floors
Mayor Crowe asked Council what were their wishes concerning the courthouse floors. Council Benjamin made a motion to table it until next month, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Permission to Bid Sidewalk and Streetlight Project on west side of North Church Street from Stanfill Street to City Limits
Mayor Crowe asked for Council’s approval to put together a bid package. Council Nelson made a motion to bid the Sidewalk and Streetlight Project, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Nelson had no report.
Council Bullard reported that the street lights were lit up and Main Street looked good. He asked Public Works Director, John Thursby, about the ditches.
Council Benjamin welcomed Officer Chris Hopper. He stated that the street lights looked good. He also thanked the former administration for getting the sidewalk project started.
He also thanked the Honey Bee Festival Committee for their donation to the city.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported that benches and trash bins have been ordered for Main Street. The patio is being built around the caboose, also the carport for the fire truck.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Crowe reported that the Park Street project would be starting sometime this month. He thanked the Honey Bee Festival Committee for their donation. He also welcomed Chris Hopper to the Hahira Police Department. He also thanked Michael Warren for reading the Proclamation.
Mayor Crowe called for a motion to enter into an executive session. Council Nelson made a motion to enter into an executive session, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Council Meeting
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, May 1, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, Terry Benjamin, M. C. Nelson and Joel Hunnicutt; City Manager, Bonnie Tindall; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: City Attorney, Pope Langdale.
Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Councilman Bullard to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation by Rev. David Gordon, of the Hahira First Baptist Church. Visitors were welcomed.
DISTRICT 2 COUNCIL REPRESENTATION
Mayor Crowe reported that last Thursday, the City officials were informed to check on a situation concerning the voting districts. They researched the matter and found out that Terry Benjamin in District 1 currently resides in District 2. Mayor Crowe contacted the Board of Elections at that time. They conferred back several times concerning the matter. He talked to Pope Langdale, Interim City Attorney, for legal advice. It was a mistake between several persons and the Election Board for not picking it up. Mr. Benjamin followed all of the guidelines and did everything that he knew to do, and was approved. We have the documents that the Board of Elections signed for him to run. Mayor Crowe presented a map showing the lines for the Districts and pointed out Council Benjamin’s home located on S Hall Street. He stated that Mr. Langdale had done extensive research, talking with other cities that had the same situation, the Board of Elections, GMA and a number of people. Mayor Crowe asked Mr. Benjamin not to vote on anything on the agenda tonight. There will be a session to discuss the matter and what avenues to take. He stated he was sorry that this had happened.
Council Benjamin stated that he thought it was wrong for him not to be able to vote, since he was elected to represent the people in District 1. By him not being able to participate in the meeting, he would be silencing their voice.
Mayor Crowe again asked Mr. Benjamin not to vote.
REVIEW/CORRECTION OF APRIL 3, 2003 COUNCIL MINUTES
Mayor Crowe called on a motion to approve the April 3, 2003 Council Minutes. Council Nelson made a
Motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Council Bullard Vote was unanimous.
REVIEW OF BILLS
Mayor Crowe asked Council to review the bills.
APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
Mayor Crowe called for a motion to appoint Pope Langdale as Interim City Attorney. Council Bullard made a motion to accept Mr. Langdale as Interim City Attorney, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING – CITY OF HAHIRA ZONING ORDINANCES
Sherry Davidson, Current Planner, reported that the Hahira First Baptist Church is requesting three variances to the Hahira Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to setback requirements and to the acreage requirement in a Single-Family residential (R-15) zoning district. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of North Church Street and West Lawson Street and is currently vacant. The property contains 1.504 acres. The front yard set back is 70 feet from the centerline of the right-of-way and the applicant needs a 25-foot variance. The rear yard set back is 50 feet and they need a 40 foot 8 inch variance. A church is required to have a lot size of 2 acres in R-15 zoning districts and they are asking for a .496 variance. The Planning Staff found the request consistent with the surrounding uses and recommended approval. The Planning Commission also recommended approval.
Mayor Crowe called for those in favor of the request to speak.
Mr. Jimmy Cone, 1804 Plum Street, Valdosta, GA, stated that he was the architect working on the project .
He presented a map and explained the project.
Ms. Karen Boggs, 104 W. Lawson Street, stated she was not against it, but wanted to know what would be done about a drainage problem and who would be responsible.
Mayor Crowe called for those in opposition of the request to speak. There was no response.
Council Nelson made a motion to accept the variance request from the First Baptist Church, seconded by Council Bullard. Discussion followed. The drainage problem was discussed. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Crowe called on Mayor Pro-Tem, Wayne Bullard, to preside at this time, due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro-Tem Bullard called Ms. Sherry Davidson of the Planning Commission to brief Council on the variance request from Myron Crowe. Ms. Davidson reported that Myron Crowe is requesting a variance to the Hahira Zoning Ordinance for the mobile home park property which fronts E Stanfill Street. The ordinance requires all property lines of a mobile home park, which abuts any zoning district other than MHP district, shall be screened (Section 9-4.9) as described per Section 3-15. The request pertains to the screening requirements as per Section 3-15 of the ordinance. The property was a nonconforming mobile home park for many years in a Single-Family Residential (R-10) district. The park was rezoned in November 2002 to Mobile Home Park (MHP) for the purpose of expanding the park. Expansion of the park has triggered the development requirements to be met. The surrounding area is residential and undeveloped land. Upon the rezoning and expansion of the property the development standards for mobile home parks were triggered (Sections 9-4.9 and 3-15). The undeveloped portion of the park is screened to the north by thick mature trees and natural vegetation. The west side of the property is undeveloped and heavily wooded with natural vegetation and large mature trees. To the east is the Georgia Power substation, which also has large trees and natural vegetation. The property to the South has some fencing and vegetation and is the front of the park, which there has been no change in years. The front of the park abuts a church and a residential house. The Planning Commission reviewed this at their April meeting and recommended approval of the variance request with the following conditions: Applicant will plant sufficient buffering on the front portion of the mobile home park behind the church that fronts on E. Stanfill Street. The other three sides will remain undisturbed with the trees and vegetation being on the mobile home park property.
Mr. Crowe presented pictures that were taken from different areas of the park.
Mayor Pro-Tem, Bullard, asked for those in favor to speak. There was no response.
He asked for those against the request to speak. Scott Purvis, 410 N. Church St., in reference to Dr. Moye’s property, he asked what would happen to the natural vegetation on the west side when the apartments are built? Ms. Davidson stated that at the Planning Commission meeting, Dr. Moye was present. It was determined that there was sufficient buffering in the area. Mr. Purvis stated that he was against it. A variance should be granted by the Council when there is a zoning or land use problem. It increases a hardship on the property owner. He stated that he did not see it in this case and he also said it was a bad precedence for future developments.
Council Nelson made a motion that no added fence or shrub screening is needed and should not be added to the Beeline Trailer Park on Stanfill Street, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Discussion followed. Motion was amended to request 45 days for Mr. Crowe to comply and let him get his permits and go ahead and rent his trailer, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING – CITY OF HAHIRA LICENSE APPLICATION
Mayor Crowe called on Chief Terry Davis for his investigation report. Chief Davis reported that after investigating the applicant, he recommended approval. Council Bullard made a motion to grant the license, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
Request from Jeff Stubbs, Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism Regional Representative – Use of City Hall Office for Regional Office
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported that Mr. Stubbs had requested the use of the office at City Hall. The City would benefit from this, as well as the Post Office, which Mr. Stubbs would be using. Council Bullard made a motion to allow Mr. Stubbs to use the upstairs office, seconded by Council Nelson. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
Execution of Real Estate Sales Contract to Purchase Property for use for City Hall/Fire Department
Mayor Crowe reported that the property is currently owned by Corky Jordan. The lot is approximately 55’X100’. The price of the property would be $35,000.00, which the City could purchase with SPLOST V funds. Council Bullard made a motion to purchase the property, seconded by Council Nelson. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
Proclamation for Memorial Day
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, read the Proclamation, with Mayor Crowe reading the last paragraph.
Courthouse Floors
Mayor Crowe stated that they had been discussing the courthouse floors for several months. Council Nelson made a motion to retable the decision until discussion at a later date, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Crowe reported that this was something the City had to do for state funding for projects.
Mayor Crowe reported on the GMA Property & Liability Self-Insurance Program.
City Manager reported that the contract would be up on June 30th.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, read the resolution.
Mayor Crowe reported that they had a luncheon last year for the teachers and wanted to do it again this year.
REPORTS
COUNCIL
Council Benjamin reported that the banners looked good. Other than keeping up with the grass, he had no other reports.
Council Hunnicutt had no report.
Council Bullard reported that the shelter beside the caboose was looking good. We need to continue working on the ditches. The downtown area looks good and he urged everyone to keep up the good work.
Council Nelson reported that new homes are being built in Edgewater subdivision and Audubon Heights. We will have the fire truck running soon.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, stated that everything was going well and she appreciated everything that Public Works Director, John Thursby, and Chief, Terry Davis, as Interim Fire Chief have done. Visitors to our city have reported favorably on the downtown area. One of our Golf Cart tags went to Atlanta and is the envy of the area at GMA.
MAYOR
Mayor Crowe thanked Pope Langdale as Interim City Attorney.
Council Bullard made a motion to enter into an Executive Session, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Council Meeting
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, June 5, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, M. C. Nelson and Joel Hunnicutt; City Manager, Bonnie Tindall; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: Fire Chief, Dwight Bennett; City Attorney, Rob Plumb; Better Hometown Director, Ramona Robison.
Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Councilman Nelson to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation by Council Bullard. Visitors were welcomed.
REVIEW/CORRECTION OF MAY 1, 2003 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Bullard made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
REVIEW OF BILLS
Mayor Crowe asked Council to review the bills.
PUBLIC HEARING – CITY OF HAHIRA ZONING ORDINANCES
Alan Sloan of the Planning Commission reported on the amendment to the Hahira Zoning Ordinance regarding accessory structures. Currently, the ordinance reads, if an accessory structure is attached to the principle structure by a breezeway or covered walkway is still considered an accessory structure. This proposal will allow structures that are attached to the principle structure to be considered part of the principle structure. The proposal also specifies a maximum total number of accessory structures according to lot size. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
Mayor Crowe called for those in favor of the request to speak. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe called for those in opposition of the request to speak. There was no response.
Council Bullard made a motion to approve the text amendment as stated, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Alan Sloan of the Planning Commission reported that in 1989 Georgia adopted Part V Environmental Planning Standards as part of the States Minimum Local planning Requirements. Additionally in 1991, the Georgia Legislature passed the Georgia Mountains and River Corridor Protection Act, which also dictated additional local minimum environmental planning standards. These two laws brought forth 3 standards, which would affect various Lowndes County governments, of which Hahira was one. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
Mayor Crowe asked for those wishing to speak in favor of the amendment. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe asked for those wishing to speak against the amendment. There was no response.
Council Nelson made a motion to approve the State Environmental Minimum Planning Standards Amendment, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
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DEPARTMENT REQUESTS
Public Works Director, John Thursby, asked for permission to put out bids for a new rubber tire loader. Council Nelson made a motion to accept bids for the loader, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
Public Works Director, John Thursby requested an addendum be added to the City Code of Ordinances – Plumbing Codes to be effective June 1, 2003. This would let the City of Hahira require that all water and sewer laterals from the house to the street be inspected by the City of Hahira before water or sewer services are connected.
Council Bullard made a motion to adopt the addendum, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
(C) Request for Installation of One Way Sign at Webb Street (Mickey’s) and No U Turn Signs – Police Department
Police Chief, Terry Davis, requested the installation of the one-way sign and the No U Turn signs. Council Nelson made a motion to proceed, seconded by Council Bullard. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
(D) Request for Purchase of New Uniforms – Police Department
Police Chief, Davis, requested approval to purchase five new uniforms for the Police Department for an estimated cost of $3,200.00. This is a budgeted item.
Council Hunnicutt made a motion to purchase the uniforms, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
(E) Permission for Chief of Police to Attend the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Summer Training Conference – July 19 – July 23 – Police Department
Police Chief, Davis, requested permission to attend the Summer Training Conference. This is a budgeted item.
Council Nelson made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW FIRE CHIEF
Mayor Crowe introduced Dwight Bennett as the New Fire Chief. Mr. Bennett was sworn in by Mayor Crowe.
Fire Chief, Bennett, requested approval to purchase the bunker gear, pagers and SCBA tanks at a cost of $36,550.00. Money will come from SPLOST IV funds, which will be reimbursed with grant monies.
Council Nelson made a motion to approve the purchase with SPLOST IV funds, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
Better Hometown Director, Ramona Robison, requested permission to have a Fourth of July celebration in the city. This is not a budgeted item. She requested half of the funding from the Better Hometown funds and the city pay the other half.
Council Bullard made a motion for the city to pay half and the Better Hometown Program the other half, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL DISTRICT 1 VACANCY
Mayor Crowe asked Attorney Rob Plumb to read the resolution.
Mayor Crowe called for a motion to approve the resolution for a special election to fill District 1. Council Bullard made a motion to adopt the resolution for a special election, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous..
PERMISSION TO AWARD BIDS TO PROCEED WITH ADA COMPLIANCE OF CITY BUILDINGS
Mayor Crowe asked Council what were their wishes. Council Bullard made a motion to table it, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Crowe stated that this would give him permission to sign the paperwork.
(B) Execution of Change Order No. 1 for Park Street Project
Public Works Director, John Thursby, reported on the change order, which was for street and drainage improvements. This was to comply with the D.O.T.
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, reported that the new contract was for July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
Mayor Crowe asked to take Item E off of Agenda.
Mayor Crowe reported on the LARP Project and relocating the three street lights.
Council Hunnicutt made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding Item E, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Crowe called on Mr. John Adams, who is on the Election Board, to explain the new polling locations. Mr. Adams stated that every 10 years, the Election Board reviews the polling places and determines if they meet the criteria. Precinct 1 has approximately 2,000 voters. It was determined that it needed to be split. Precinct lines were redrawn and two other polling places were selected because they met the criteria. These were two churches. The City elections can still be held in the Courthouse. The County polling places will be moved. The new polling places still have to be approved by the Secretary of State’s Office and the Justice Department.
Council Bullard made a motion to accept the polling places, as stated, and have the municipal elections at the Courthouse when there is not a County or State election, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
REPORTS
COUNCIL:
Council Hunnicutt had no report.
Council Bullard welcomed Dwight Bennett as Fire Chief. He stated that he hoped we could get our fire rating in line with the County’s and reduce our rates some.
Council Nelson welcomed Ramona Robison and Dwight Bennett. They are building more homes in his district.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager, Bonnie Tindall, also welcomed Ramona and Dwight.
Tomorrow at 6:30 P.M. there will be a dedication for the Streetscape Project at the Red Caboose. From 6:30 to 7:15 the Milhaus Quartet will sing. At 7:30 the Mayor’s band will play at a Sock Hop in the City Hall Parking Lot. There will also be a classic car show. The 5K Run will be on Saturday morning at 8 A.M. and Market Days at the Caboose.
MAYOR
Mayor Crowe invited everyone to participate in the activities. He also welcomed Ramona and Dwight.
There being no further business to discuss, he called for a motion to adjourn. Council Hunnicutt made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Council Meeting
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, July 10th at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, M. C. Nelson and Joel Hunnicutt; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: Fire Chief, Dwight Bennett; City Attorney, Pope Langdale.
ABSENT: City Manager, Bonnie Tindall.
Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Police Chief, Terry Davis, to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation given by Mr. Wilmon Stanley.
REVIEW/CORRECTION OF JUNE 5, 2003 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Bullard made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
REVIEW OF BILLS
Mayor Crowe asked Council to review the bills.
PUBLIC HEARING – CITY OF HAHIRA ZONING ORDINANCES
Sherry Davidson of the Planning Commission reported on the request to rezone 0.603 acres from Single-Family Residential (R-15) to Single-Family Residential (R-10) and subdivide into two parcels. The property is located at the southwest intersection of South Nelson Street and East Grace Street. The property is currently developed with a site-built dwelling, which the applicants are proposing to demolish for the construction of two "Easy Living Homes". The Planning Staff recommended approval. The Planning Commission also recommended approval.
Mayor Crowe called for those in favor of the request to speak.
Mr. Bill Gandy, 705 W. Cranford Ave., Valdosta, Georgia, asked for the City’s support in the development.
Mayor Crowe called for those against the request to speak. Mr. Scott Purvis, 410 N Church Street, stated that he was not against the request, but asked if the homes were going to be built like the ones on Lafayette Street. Mr. Gandy stated that they were going to be bigger homes at 1500 sq ft.
Council Hunnicutt asked if the homes would have two-car garages. Mr. Gandy stated that they would be one-car garages.
Mayor Crowe called for a motion. Council Bullard made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Sherry Davidson of the Planning Commission stated that the City of Hahira has not had the requests that neighboring cities have had, therefore the Council would like to leave the Ordinance as is, which allows daycares by special exception.
Mayor Crowe called for those in favor to speak. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe called for those against to speak. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe asked for a motion. Council Bullard made a motion to leave the Ordinance as is, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
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Request for Approval of ADA Compliance Bid for Municipal Buildings and Execution of Contract
Mayor Crowe stated that four bids were received with the low bid of $27,950.00 from Darwin Crews Construction. Council Bullard made a motion to accept the bid for ADA Compliance from Darwin Crews Construction for $17,950.00, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
Request for Approval of Lock System for Municipal Buildings
Mayor Crowe reported that the lock system was also part of ADA Compliance. Total cost would be $1,537.28. Council Bullard made a motion to order locks and have them installed, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
Request for Approval of July 1, 2003 Salary Increases for Employees
Mayor Crowe reported that the salary increase would be 2% Merit and 2% Cost of Living for all employees
except the Fire Chief. The Better Hometown Director would get the 2% Cost of Living increase.
Council Nelson made a motion to approve the salary increases, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Crowe stated that this would give him approval to sign the Certification.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, reported that the approximate cost would be $20,000.00 for the sidewalks. Work would be done at a minimum of 300 ft. at a time.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, stated that he had talked to the City Manager about using the funds to purchase several items for the water department. (DOH Meter, Clorine Injector, etc.)
Fire Chief, Dwight Bennett reported that this was a 100% Grant. Police Chief, Terry Davis, reported on the need for a lap top computer.
Police Chief, Terry Davis reported on the ordinances.
Police Chief, Terry Davis, reported on the request. This is a budgeted item.
Council Bullard made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
REPORTS
COUNCIL
Council Nelson reported on the homes being built in Edgewater Subdivision, Audubon Heights, and one house that will be burned or torn down.
Council Bullard reported that Park Street looked good. He also stated that the City looked good, thanks to John Thursby and his employees.
Council Hunnicutt reported that his District was looking good. Smith Park needed mowing.
MAYOR
Mayor Crowe reported that the Park Street Project turned out well. There were some problems with several of the driveways that were not figured in the plans. They will be working on these to make them right.
The City Manager will be out for several days due to surgery. He asked everyone to remember her in their prayers.
There being no further business to discuss, he called for a motion to adjourn. Council Nelson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 8:06 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Council Meeting
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, August 7th at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, M. C. Nelson and Joel Hunnicutt; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: Interim City Attorney, Pope Langdale.
Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Council Bullard, to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation given by Mr. Terry Benjamin.
REVIEW/CORRECTION OF MAY 12, 2003 AND JULY 7, 2003 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Nelson made a motion to approve the Called Council Meeting on May 12th and July 7th Council Meeting, with a change from Rob Plumb, City Attorney, to Pope Langdale, City Attorney as present, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
REVIEW OF BILLS
Mayor Crowe asked Council to review the bills.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Crowe reported that the 2003 Budget amendments would not increase or decrease the amount of the Budget.
Mayor Crowe asked for those in favor of the amendments to speak. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe asked for those against the amendments to speak. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe called for a motion. Council Bullard made a motion to amend the budget as stated, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
(B) Compensation of Elected Officials
Mayor Crowe stated that this did not require a Public Hearing, but he wanted it to be a Public Hearing so that the citizens would have the opportunity to express their thoughts.
Mayor Crowe stated that there has been no compensation for the Mayor and Council since 1993. Certain guidelines have to be followed and this has to be done before qualifying for elections. He had asked the City Manager to check on other cities of comparable size and get an average on salaries of public officials. The average Mayor’s salary was $4,879.90. The average Council’s salary was $2,470.00. The average number of citizens was 1823.
Mayor Crowe asked for Council’s imput. Council Bullard stated that he was on Council when the last raise was voted on in 1993. He proposed a salary of $3,600.00 for the Mayor and $2,100.00 for each Councilmember, which he stated was not an excessive raise in 10 years.
Mayor Crowe asked if there was anyone wishing to speak who was in favor of the request.
Ms. Karen Camion, 405 W. Stanfill Street, stated that she thought it was more than fair for the City officials to get an increase and there may be other people who would like to participate. Hahira is going to get bigger. She also stated that the City needed to look at raises for the city workers. She mentioned Freddie Lawrence, Jr., who works with heavy machinery. She also stated that the city officials needed to look into insurance for city employees. Citizens should be given a voice at Council Meetings instead of once every three months.
Mayor Crowe asked if there was anyone wishing to speak against the request.
Mr. Eldon Moore, 403 E. Stanfill Street, stated that he was once a Councilman and was paid $200.00 per year. It was something that the city gave as appreciation. Now it has become big money. He stated that he did not think they deserved the increase. He could not classify them as on a salaried position but it should be out of serving the community. He did not think that the city could afford to raise their salary. He stated that the money could be used for better means, such as raises for the city employees or insurance.
Ms. Bee Folsom, 300 S. Nelson Street, stated that she was not totally against the increase. She was concerned about insurance for city employees. She thanked John Thursby, Public Works Director, for having a hole filled in after she had called to report that she had stepped in the hole and fell down. She stated that she could have been badly hurt. She stated that there were lots of things around town that needed fixing.
Mr. Freeman Rivers, 204 S. Hall Street, stated that he was not against the increase, but he thought that the Council was doing it too hastily, and there was no representative for District 1. He stated that Council needed a raise, but he asked them not to vote on it tonight.
Mayor Crowe stated that it had not been done in haste, as it had been advertised and Council had been discussing it for the last few months. He called for a motion.
Council Bullard made a motion to raise the Mayor’s salary to $3,600.00 and Council’s to $2,100.00, seconded by Council Nelson. Council Bullard and Nelson voted yes. Council Hunnicutt voted no. Motion passed.
DEPARTMENT REQUESTS
Public Works Director, John Thursby, recommended Reames Construction to do the paving for $3,950.00. Mickey’s and Subway will share the cost of the gates. Total cost would be around $8,000.00. Mayor Crowe stated that $5,100.00 would be paid from DDA funds and $2,500.00 from SPLOST funds. Council Bullard made a motion to go ahead with project so that it will be ready for the Honey Bee Festival, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
(A) Approval to Use DDA Funds Transferred to Better Hometown Program for Paving New Downtown Parking Lot
Mayor Crowe reported that $5,100.00 would be transferred from DDA funds to Better Hometown Program to be used for paving the new downtown parking lot.
Mayor Crowe stated that the funds would be transferred to the Better Hometown Board.
Mayor Crowe stated that GEMA was requesting a local point of contact. He recommended Nick Lacey, who will be representing the County.
Mayor Crowe stated that this was voted on last month. This will bring the Courthouse, Community Center and City Hall into ADA Compliance. Total cost will be $24,650.00, which will come from SPLOST funds. He asked for the authority to sign the contract.
Mayor Crowe reported that a Budget Work Session would be held on Tuesday, August 19th at Austins Steakhouse in Valdosta from 8AM until 5 PM. There will be a Called Council Meeting on August 25th to approve the preliminary budget and a Public Hearing will be on September 23rd to approve the 2004 Budget.
Mayor Crowe reported that the signature cards needed to be changed until a new City Manager is hired.
Mayor Crowe stated that the Department of Administrative Services oversees the distribution of federal and state surplus property. He listed Public Works Director, John Thursby, Police Chief, Terry Davis, Fire Chief, Dwight Bennett, Councilman M. C. Nelson and himself to be put on the list.
Mayor Crowe stated that residents in the Hagan Bridge Road area had inquired about slowing the traffic in the area. Police Chief, Terry Davis, recommended putting 4-way stop signs on Coleman Road and Hagan Bridge Road.
Mayor Crowe called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Hunnicutt made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as stated, seconded by Council Nelson. Discussion followed on Item G. Vote was unanimous.
REPORTS
Council Hunnicutt had no report.
Council Bullard thanked Public Works Director, John Thursby, for work that was done in the city and removing the ragged flags.
Council Nelson reported that the city was waiting on the D. O. T. for verification before starting the sidewalk project on North Church Street.
MAYOR
Mayor Crowe reported that the Mayor/Council compensation would start in 2004.
Mayor Crowe called for a motion to adjourn. Council Bullard made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting ended at 8:20 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Called Council Meeting
August 25, 2003
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in a Called Meeting on Monday, August 25th at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, M. C. Nelson and Joel Hunnicutt; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Fire Chief, Dwight Bennett.
Mayor Crowe called on Public Works Director, John Thursby, to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation given by Mayor Crowe.
Mayor Crowe stated that the purpose of the meeting was to approve the preliminary 2004 budget. A Public Hearing will be held.
Mayor Crowe briefed Council on the 2004 preliminary budget. (See attached preliminary budget)
Mayor Crowe asked Council if there were any questions. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe called on a motion to approve the preliminary 2004 budget. Council Bullard made a motion to approve the preliminary 2004 budget, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
Council Nelson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Council Meeting
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, September 11, 2003, at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, M. C. Nelson and Joel Hunnicutt; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: Interim City Attorney, Pope Langdale.
Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Council Hunnicutt, to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation given by Council Bullard.
REVIEW/CORRECTION OF AUGUST 4, 2003 COUNCIL MINUTES AND AUGUST 25TH, 2003 CALLED COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Nelson made a motion to approve the August 4 Council Meeting Minutes and the August 25th Called Council Meeting Minutes, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
REVIEW OF BILLS
Mayor Crowe asked Council to review the bills.
DEPARTMENT REQUESTS
Public Works Director, John Thursby, asked for Council’s approval to install a drainage pipe in the ditch behind Meadowbrook Apartments and then grass the area. Cost would be $2,000.00.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, recommended taking the wood fence down and install a chain link fence, as it would help to reduce traffic problems. Cost would be $850.00.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, reported that this would have to be surveyed and obtain easements.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, requested permission to attend a school in Carrollton for the purpose of maintaining the certification for the water and wastewater for the City. The school would be December 8-12 and would cost $190.00, plus motel and meals. This is a budgeted item and is a requirement by the state.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, requested the city allow the PWD to extend the eaves of the building 10 feet, which would help prevent equipment from getting wet during the rainy season. This is a budgeted item. One bid was received from Steel Erection, LLC for the price of $3,316.34.
Mayor Crowe called for a motion on the Consent Agenda.
Council Hunnicutt made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
PURCHASE OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, John Thursby, asked for permission to purchase new Christmas lights. Cost would be up to $5,000.00.
Council Bullard made a motion to buy the Christmas lights, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
TRUCK FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS-APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR NOV. TO JAN. 1ST – PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, John Thursby, asked for permission to look for a bucket truck. The rental fees for a bucket truck is $1,800.00 per month. The city has already spent around $4,000.00 this year in rental fees. He stated that the truck would pay for itself within 2 ½ years.
Council Nelson made a motion to approve spending up to $10,000.00 on a used bucket truck, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF STEAM CLEANING MACHINE-PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, John Thursby, requested the purchase of a new steam cleaning machine for maintaining city equipment. The machine would be used mainly to maintain the garbage truck, as it requires hot water to keep the oils and grease off of the truck. He recommended the Alkota machine from Southern Cleaning Systems for $3,245.00. This is not a budgeted item, however there is money available in the Sanitation Department that can be used to purchase this equipment.
Council Bullard made a motion to purchase the machine, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF MOWER – PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, John Thurby, requested the purchase of a Zero turning-riding mower for maintaining the sidewalks and parks. He recommended a John Deere from Reliable Tractor at a cost of $5,490.00. This is a budgeted item.
Council Bullard made a motion to purchase the mower, seconded by Council Nelson. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF BACKHOE – PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director, John Thursby, requested the purchase of a new backhoe for the PWD from Reliable Tractor at a cost of $55,894.00. The new backhoe would replace the old 410B, that is currently in service. . This could be purchased with SPLOST V funds. He recommended the John Deere.
Council Nelson made a motion to purchase the backhoe, seconded by Council Hunnicutt. Vote was unanimous.
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF PATROL CAR – POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief, Terry Davis, requested the purchase of a new Dodge Intrepid for the Police Department. The cost would be $19,053.00.
Council Nelson made a motion to purchase the Dodge Intrepid for $19,053.00, seconded by Council Bullard. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION FOR SIGNATURE CARD CHANGES AT CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK AND COMMERCIAL BANKING COMPANY
Mayor Crowe reported on the signature changes that needed to be made at both banks.
Council Hunnicutt made a motion to execute the changes, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
AGREEMENT TO MAINTAIN MILLAGE RATE OF 5.38 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004
Mayor Crowe reported on the millage rate. There will be three public hearings.
Council Bullard made a motion to maintain the millage rate at 5.38, seconded by Council Nelson. Discussion followed. Vote was unanimous.
PURCHASE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
Mayor Crowe recommended purchasing the public address system for $649.99 from Rutlands.
Council Hunnicutt made a motion to purchase the public address system, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
REPORTS
COUNCIL
Council Nelson reported on the houses that are being build in Edgewater subdivision. The Fire Department is going to burn the old Daniels house. Dr. Moye has built another house in Audubon Heights Subdivision.
Council Hunnicutt had no report.
Council Bullard had no report.
Mayor Crowe reported that the Honey Bee Festival is coming up.
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Crowe called for a motion to adjourn and enter into Executive Session. Council Hunnicutt made a motion to adjourn and enter into Executive Session, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting ended at 8:00 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Public Hearing
September 12, 2003 (6 PM)
The City Council of the City of Hahira met for a Public Hearing on Friday, September 12, 2003 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard and M. C. Nelson; Clerk, Marilyn Brady.
Mayor Crowe stated that the purpose of the meeting was to establish the millage rate at 5.38.
He asked for those in favor to speak. There was no response.
He asked for those against to speak. There was no response.
Meeting adjourned at 6:05 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Public Hearing
September 12, 2003 (8:30 AM)
The City Council of the City of Hahira met for a Public Hearing on Friday, September 12, 2003 at 8:30 A.M. at City Hall with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard and M. C. Nelson; Clerk, Marilyn Brady.
Mayor Crowe stated that the purpose of the meeting was to establish the millage rate at 5.38.
He asked for those in favor to speak. There was no response.
He asked for those against to speak. There was no response.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 A.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Public Hearing
September 23, 2003
The City Council of the City of Hahira met for a Public Hearing on Friday, September 23, 2003 at 6:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, M. C. Nelson and Terry Benjamin; Clerk, Marilyn Brady.
Mayor Crowe swore in Terry Benjamin, District 1 Councilman.
A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Council Bullard to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the invocation given by Mayor Crowe.
Mayor Crowe reviewed the 2004 Budget.
He asked for those in favor to speak. There was no response.
He asked for those against to speak. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe reported that the millage rate would be 5.38.
He asked for those in favor of keeping the millage rate the same to speak. Council Nelson stated that we should keep it the same.
Mayor Crowe asked for those against keeping the millage rate the same to speak. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe called for a motion. Council Nelson made a motion to adopt the same millage rate of 5.38. Vote was unanimous.
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Crowe called for a motion to adjourn. Council Benjamin made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting ended at 6:38 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Council Meeting
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, October 9, 2003, at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, M. C. Nelson and Terry Benjamin; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: Fire Chief, Dwight Bennett; Interim City Attorney, Rob Plumb.
Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Council Bullard to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation given by Mr. Wilmon Stanley.
Mayor Crowe welcomed visitors.
REVIEW/CORRECTION OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 COUNCIL MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 12 (8:30 A.M.) AND 6:00 P.M., SEPTEMBER 23 PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Council Bullard made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
REVIEW OF BILLS
Mayor Crowe asked Council to review the bills.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Alan Sloan, Comprehensive Planner of the Greater Lowndes Planning Commission, reported that the staff is proposing a text amendment to the City of Hahira Zoning Ordinance that allocates final responsibility for interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance to the Planning Director. This amendment will allow the Planning Director to provide interpretations of ordinance language on behalf of the Zoning Administrator. The Planning Commission recommended tabling for one month for further review.
Council Nelson made a motion to table for further review, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
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BUDGET MESSAGE AND OFFICIAL ADOPTION OF 2004 BUDGET
Mayor Crowe reported on the 2004 Budget and reviewed all departments.
Council Bullard made a motion to adopt the 2004 Budget, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
DEPARTMENT REQUESTS
(A) Request for purchase of Firehouse software – Fire Department
Fire Chief, Dwight Bennett, reported that this was a software program that is mandated by the Georgia Fire Officials Office. Cost of the software would be $965.00.
Council Nelson made a motion to approve the purchase of the software, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Crowe reported on the reappointment of Emory Mathis to the Housing Authority.
Mayor Crowe reported that Brian Sumner had resigned from the Planning Commission. He stated that John Bailey had agreed to serve as representative.
Public Works Director, John Thursby, reported on the plans for approval.
Mayor Crowe reported on the retirement program.
Mayor Crowe reported on the Grant, which would be for more sidewalks on W. Main Street and N. Church Street. The grant would be for 80% and In-Kind services would be 20%.
Council Benjamin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
FLOOR REPAIR IN COURTHOUSE
Mayor Crowe reported on the floor repairs. Total cost would be $2,262.50, which includes material and labor. Council Benjamin made a motion to let the ADA Compliance Contractor do the repairs, seconded by Council Nelson. Discussion followed. Councils Nelson and Benjamin voted yes. Council Bullard voted no. Motion passed.
Mayor Crowe commended the Honey Bee Committee for a successful festival and parade. He stated that this year’s festival was the largest that he had ever seen.
Carol Jacobs of the Honey Bee Festival Committee thanked the city for their help.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Nelson mentioned the homes being built around the city.
Council Bullard had no report.
Council Benjamin thanked the voters in District 1 for their support. He also thanked the Honey Bee Committee, Department Heads and employees in maintaining the city during the festival. He thought it was one of the best festivals he had ever seen.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Crowe read a letter of resignation from Council Joel Hunnicutt , which became effective September 24th, 2003.
Mayor Crowe stated that nobody had qualified for District 3. Wayne Bullard will serve until December 31, 2003. District 3 will remain vacant for three months until March 2004.
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Crowe called for a motion to adjourn. Council Benjamin made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting ended at 8:00 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Council Meeting
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, November 6, 2003, at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, M. C. Nelson and Terry Benjamin; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: Interim City Attorney, Rob Plumb.
Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Council Nelson to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation by Mayor Crowe.
Mayor Crowe introduced Ms. Adeline Landrum, Chairman of the Hahira Honey Bee Festival Committee. Ms. Landrum thanked the city for their help during the festival and presented two checks, one for $500.00 to be used on the floor repairs at the courthouse and another check for $370.00 for eight tables for the Community Center. Mayor Crowe thanked Ms. Landrum.
REVIEW/CORRECTION OF OCTOBER 9, 2003 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Nelson made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
REVIEW OF BILLS
Mayor Crowe asked Council to review the bills.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Alan Sloan, Planner of the Greater Lowndes Planning Commission, reported that this had been withdrawn.
Site Plan Requirement P.C. file #HA-2003-11
Mr. Sloan reported that a site plan would allow them to see the plans from the beginning and would help the Planning Commission and the City to have a better understanding of the application.
Mayor Crowe asked if there were any questions? There was no response.
He asked for those in favor of the Site Plan Requirement to speak. There was no response.
He asked for those against the Site Plan Requirement to speak. There was no response.
Council Bullard made a motion to approve the Site Plan Requirement, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Reformat of Ordinance P.C. File #HA-2003-12
Mr. Sloan reported that the Staff believes that the style of formatting is not necessary and that eliminating the unnecessary numbering will make it more user-friendly. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
Mayor Crowe asked for those in favor of the reformat to speak. There was no response.
He asked for those against the reformat to speak. There was no response.
Council Benjamin made a motion to approve the reformat, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
Developments of Regional Impact P.C. File #HA-2003-13
Mr. Sloan reported that the City’s Zoning Ordinance does not contain any statement regarding the DCA’s requirements for large-scale developments, with the passage of the Georgia Planning Act, required that certain large-scale developments undergo a DRI review, based on the possibility that they could have impacts outside of the jurisdiction where they are located. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
Mayor Crowe asked for those in favor of the regional impact to speak. There was no response.
He asked for those against the regional impact to speak. There was no response.
Council Nelson made a motion to approve the regional impact, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CLOSED
Ken Garren – Industrial Authority Update
Mayor Crowe introduced Mr. Ken Garren of the Industrial Authority. Mr. Garren briefed Council on the Industrial Park. There are four businesses located in the park at the present time. He talked with one of the business owners, who is looking into possible expansion of his facility. He stated that in the past five years there has been 55 million dollars spent on expansion of existing industries in Lowndes County.
Transfer Station situated on Landfill Property
Public Works Director, John Thursby, requested using 18 acres for a transfer station for construction and demolition material. The location would be on the old landfill site beside the Recycle Center on Union Road. He asked for authorization to investigate. Council Bullard made a motion to give him authorization to investigate, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
Discuss investing $50,000.00 Proprietary Fund Monies in a Certificate of Deposit
Mayor Crowe asked Council for authorization to invest $50,000.00 Proprietary fund monies into a Certificate of Deposit. Council Bullard made a motion to authorize putting it into a CD, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Discuss Old Hahira High School Property
Mayor Crowe reported that he had met with the School Board on the property. He asked for authorization to accept the property if the city could get the deed. Council Nelson made a motion to authorize the Mayor to accept the property if we get the deed, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Nelson reported that he was glad to see Temple Ogundu on the Council.
Council Bullard had no report.
Council Benjamin also welcomed new Councilman Temple Ogundu.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Crowe reported that the Christmas Parade would be on Saturday, December 13, 2003. He also mentioned the Mayor’s parade in Thomasville would be on Tuesday, December 16, 2003.
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Crowe called for a motion to adjourn. Council Benjamin made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting ended at 8:30 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
Council Meeting
The City Council of the City of Hahira met in regular session on Thursday, December 4, 2003, at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse with Mayor Crowe presiding.
PRESENT: Mayor Myron Crowe; Councilmen Wayne Bullard, M. C. Nelson and Terry Benjamin; Clerk, Marilyn Brady; Public Works Director, John Thursby; Police Chief, Terry Davis: Interim City Attorney, Rob Plumb.
Mayor Crowe called the meeting to order. A quorum was established.
Mayor Crowe called on Police Chief, Terry Davis, to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation by Mr. Wilmon Stanley
Mayor Crowe welcomed visitors.
REVIEW/CORRECTION OF NOVEMBER 6, 2003 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Bullard made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
REVIEW OF BILLS
Mayor Crowe asked Council to review the bills.
PUBLIC HEARING
Sherry Davidson of the Planning Commission, introduced Anne-Marie Wolff, Current Planner, who will be presenting a Text Amendment following the rezoning request.
Ms. Davidson reported that Mr. Shiver is requesting to rezone .84 acres from Single-Family Residential (R-10) to Light Manufacturing (M-1). The property is located at 308 W. Lawson Street at the northeast intersection of Hall and Lawson Stsreets. A large commercial warehouse is currently situated on the property. The applicant is proposing the continued use of the property for storage or small manufacturing use. Mayor and Council received a Letter of Intent. The applicant’s Letter of Intent stated the property has been used continuously for commercial use since approximately 1960 and the current warehouse was constructed in 1961.
The subject property is located within the Urban Service Area (USA) of the Comprehensive Plan and depicted as Industrial on the Future Land Use Map. Staff found the request consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and recommended approval. The Planning Commission found it "inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan" and recommended denial of M-1 Zoning.
Council Benjamin asked what was the Planning Commission’s reason for denial. Ms. Davidson stated that there was a mixture of commercial and residential in the area. Residents of the area said it could be donated and used as a park.
Mayor Crowe called for those in favor of the request to speak.
Mr. Jimmy Shiver, representing his father Edwin Shiver, asked for approval to continue the use of the property as M-1 zoning.
Mr. Jimmy Brigman of Brigman Cabinets stated that they would like to purchase the property from Mr. Shiver if it is zoned Commercial.
Council Bullard asked Mr. Brigman how many were employed at the Cabinet Shop. Mr. Brigman stated approximately 47.
Council Benjamin asked Mr. Brigman if he purchased the property, what would the warehouse be used for. Mr. Brigman stated that it would be used for a warehouse, parking and storage.
Mayor Crowe asked if there were plans to build anything on the property. Mr. Brigman stated that he had no plans to build at this time but would continue to use the building that is there.
Mayor Crowe called for those against the request to speak.
Mary Turner, 201 N. Hall St., stated that the same property had been denied twice. If the property is zoned Commercial they can do what they want to do. She stated that the odors were bad and traffic was also bad in the area. She stated that she would fight it to the end.
Karen Camion spoke against the request. She mentioned the odor in the area and several area residents had heart trouble.
Freeman Rivers, 201 S. Hall St., stated that it was denied last year and in 1999. He stated that the Council has the chance to do it again tonight.
Grover Chandler also spoke against the request and said it should remain Residential zoning.
Ouida McKinney, 210 Randall Street, spoke against the request. She stated that she was raised in that neighborhood.
Mayor Crowe asked if there were any other questions. Council Benjamin stated that they needed to check with the Zoning Administrator because with the property zoned Residential, someone should have been notified about the property as far as trailers being placed on it. It was his understanding that a letter was to be written but he has not heard anything about it since then. He thought it was unfair to everyone else who has been fined for whatever reason and not to do anything at the last request is a blatant disregard for our ordinance and he did not think it was right. The Planning Commission denied it. They found it inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He did not think that Council should approve it.
Mayor Crowe asked for Council’s decision. Council Nelson made a motion to request approval of the zoning to M-1 from R-10, also to stipulate that all exits would come out on Lawson Street, and another feature is to add a buffer of red tips or another plant from 5 to 6 ft. high. He wants the property to remain clean at all times and no trailers or such on the property. Motion was seconded by Council Bullard. Discussion followed. Councils Bullard and Nelson voted yes. Council Benjamin voted no. Motion passed.
Andrea Wolff of the Planning Commission stated that this amendment would accomplish two goals. First, it will cause the Zoning Ordinance to properly reflect the legal definitions of manufactured and mobile homes as defined by the State of Georgia. Second, it will codify regulations that include industry standard recommendations and other items that will serve to enhance the aesthetic quality of the home. Staff recommended approval of the amendment. The Planning Commission also recommended approval.
Mayor Crowe called for those in favor of the request to speak. There was no response.
He called for those against the request to speak. There was no response.
Council Bullard made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Crowe reported on the application. Advertising and a police investigation has been done. He called for those in favor of the request to speak. There was no response.
Mayor Crowe called for those against the request to speak. There was no response.
Council Bullard made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
DEPARTMENT REQUEST
Mayor Crowe asked for approval for Chief Davis to attend the Winter Conference. This is a budgeted item. Council Benjamin made a motion to approve, seconded by Council Nelson. Vote was unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Crowe reported that the resolution would allow the city to do electronic debit for transactions to make payments. The first payment will be due in August.
Mayor Crowe reported that this is paid every year.
Mayor Crowe reported on the Conference. We will need to call for reservations.
Mayor Crowe stated that the city could have an election in March. This would be to approve Lowndes County Elections Board handling the election.
Mayor Crowe reported that Police Chief, Davis, received a grant for $8,800.00. The city’s portion is $931.00.
Mayor Crowe reported that Council had an itemized list on this.
Council Benjamin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Council Bullard. Vote was unanimous.
Citizens To Be Heard - Discussion
Mayor Crowe reported that Citizens Wishing to be Heard should be put on the Agenda, with guidelines;
1. Group or individual citizens requests will be handled under Citizens To Be Heard, and the Mayor will charge citizens that no vote will be taken on any subject brought up under this heading. Citizens will state their name and address for the record.
Mayor Crowe stated that this would start in January 2004.
Council Benjamin made a motion to start in January, seconded by Council Bullard. Councils Benjamin and Bullard voted yes. Council Nelson voted no. Motion passed.
REPORTS
COUNCIL
Council Benjamin stated that he was glad to see Councilman Nelson doing well after his recent knee surgery. He commented on the Christmas wreath decorations on the lamp posts.
Council Bullard stated that it had been another 4 good years and it goes by fast. He enjoyed being on Council.
Council Nelson stated that he hoped that next year would be more fruitful. He said that a new councilmember would be coming in January and hoped he would have a lot to give to the Council. He hated to see Councilman Bullard leaving, as they have worked together for a long time. He wished him well in his endeavors.
MAYOR
Mayor Crowe reported that he would also miss Councilman Bullard.
He stated that Albert O. Rogers, who served on Council from January 1988 through April 1996, had passed away yesterday.
Mayor Crowe stated that there was no further business to discuss and asked for a motion to adjourn and Council would enter into an Executive Session. Council Nelson made a motion to adjourn and to enter into an Executive Session, seconded by Council Benjamin. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting ended at 8:30 P.M.
Myron Crowe, Mayor Marilyn Brady, City Clerk
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