Town Council

ATHENS TOWN COUNCIL Regular Session – February 17, 2015 Athens Town Hall The Athens Town Council met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in the Athens Town Hall. Members present were Carol Bard, Roger Lokay, Timothy Pike, Joseph Manzo, John David Smith, and Lynne White. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Council approved the January 3, 2015 minutes without objection. CITIZENS INPUT Whitten Construction visited Council and discussed their business and some options/opportunities they felt they could offer the Town of Athens. EMPLOYEE REPORTS QUARTERLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS No employee reports. OLD BUSINESS Economic Development – Manzo his committee continue to look for opportunities for the Town. Report of Website Committee – Committee learning Drupal and continuing to gather information regarding sites and providers. Structural Engineer’s Report – Bard discussed Thrasher’s report and discussions as to what remediation and upgrades are available for approximately $100,000. Town Hall requirements – The Town Hall Adhoc Committee met at 6:00 p.m., and discussed possible floor plan options for a 45- foot by 45-foot structure, which could fit, on the town-owned property adjacent to the Post Office. The Committee, continues to meet and will report their findings and options to Council. NEW BUSINESS Region I Priority List – Council discussed the Region I priority list and on a motion by Inghram second by Manzo the list presented by Bard was approved. Repeal of Article 107.02 – On first reading and on a motion by Bard, second by Inghram, Council approved the repeal of Article 107.02, which states, “To be an eligible candidate, the person must have been assessed with paid taxes upon at least $100 worth of real and/or personal property therein.” Athens Town Council Minutes 02-17-2015 OTHER BUSINESS, MAYORAL REPORTS, COUNCIL MEMBER INPUT No other business was brought before Council. APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS (Action on Accounts) On a motion by Pike, seconded by Lokay, Council approved the current bills, which are available for review in the Town Hall. REMINDER Election/Poll Workers – The deadline for filing as a candidate for election is the first Tuesday in April (April 7, 2015). The Town election will be held the second Tuesday in June (June 9, 2015). ADJOURNMENT Nothing further appearing, Pike made a motion to adjourn, Lokay seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. __________________________________ __________________________________ Carol Bard, Mayor John David Smith, Recorder Athens Town Council Minutes 02-17-2015