City Council

City of Bowdon Mayor and Council Meeting Monday, October 10, 2022 7:00PM Mayor and Council Chambers, 182 Grammar School Road I.-IV. Agenda Items: The Mayor and City Council met for a regular meeting on Monday, November 14th, 2022. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jim Chaffin at 7:00PM. Roll call was conducted by City Clerk Susan Pierce. Members present: Mayor Jim Chaffin Mayor Pro-tem Jan Johnson Councilmember Marty Johnson Councilmember Wes McEntyre Members Absent: Councilmember Randy Saxon Staff present: City Manager Gary Bullock City Clerk Susan Pierce The Invocation was led by Councilmember McEntyre and was followed with the Pledge of Allegiance. V. Approval of Meeting Agenda Agenda was approved with no objections. VI. Approval of Minutes Minutes of Mayor & Council Meeting on October 10th, 2022 were presented for approval. Minutes of October 10, 2022 were approved with no objections. VII. Public Comments 1. Ryan Yates, 2156 Victory Church Rd, Bowdon, spoke, asking for updates on the gymnastics building improvements, including drainage, mold, and possible building expansion. Mr. Bullock noted that all the issues are in process of being addressed. Mr. Yates also asked about the gymnastics program budget. Mayor Chaffin explained that budgets constantly fluctuate and are adjusted as necessary. IX. Business Session A. Recreation Department Program Fees – After the Recreation Director reviewed other cities’ recreation fees in Carroll County and surrounding areas, he and Mr. Bullock recommend increasing our Recreation Department Program fees to $60.00 for participants residing inside Carroll County and $70.00 for participants residing outside Carroll County.  City of Bowdon Mayor & Council Meeting Minutes October 10, 2022 Motion by Mayor Pro-tem Jan Johnson to approve the increase in Recreation Program fees to $60.00 for participants residing inside Carroll County and $70.00 for participants residing outside Carroll County as presented; second by Councilmember Marty Johnson; motion carried unanimously. B. Utility Locating Equipment – Mr. Bullock recommended the purchase of Utility Locating Equipment which will use Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to locate underground pipes and cables and will save man hours on utility locates. The cost of the equipment is $15,382.00 and will be covered by 2021 SPLOST funds. Motion by Councilmember Marty Johnson to approve the purchase of Utility Locating Equipment at a cost of $15,382.00 as presented; second by Mayor Pro-tem Jan Johnson; motion carried unanimously. C. City Manager Reports – Mr. Bullock reported that the Water Treatment Plant was shut down from Wednesday to Friday for the clear well to be cleaned. We used water from Carroll County during that time. The clear well has now been cleaned and the city’s water is now back online. Mayor Pro-tem Jan Johnson asked about painting the water tank. She asked if we could possibly have a Bowdon “B” painted on it. D. Department Reports – no questions XI. Financial Session A. Property Tax Unpaid Balance Summary – no questions B. September Financial Reports – Mayor Pro-tem asked about the revisions; Mr. Bullock said there was some sanitation revenue which was not included and debt service which was double booked. C. Cash balances as of 10/04/2022 – no questions Motion by Mayor Pro-tem Jan Johnson to adjourn the council meeting; second by Councilmember Marty Johnson; motion carried unanimously. X. Adjournment _________________________ ________________________ Mayor Jim Chaffin City Clerk Susan Pierce