City Council

City of Bowdon Mayor and Council Meeting Monday March 10, 2025 6:00PM Mayor and Council Chambers, 182 Grammar School Road I.- IV. Agenda Items: The Mayor and City Council met for a regular meeting on Monday, March 10th, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Randy Saxon at 6:00PM. The invocation was led by Kris Henderson, Macedonia Baptist Church Minister, and was followed with the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present: Mayor Randy Saxon Councilmember Jan Johnson Councilmember Bobby Elliott Councilmember Wes McEntyre Mayor Pro-tem Marty Johnson Staff present: City Manager Jeff Reese Community Planning Director Jan Gibbs City Clerk Susan Pierce Police Chief Mark Brock City Attorney Kevin Drummond V. Approval of Meeting Agenda Councilmember Jan Johnson asked to add the re-appointment of Eddie Rowell to the Ethics Board; she spoke with him, and he agreed to remain. Motion by Councilmember Jan Johnson to add to the agenda the re-appointment of Eddie Rowell to the Ethics Board; second by Mayor Pro-tem Marty Johnson; motion carried unanimously. VI. Approval of Minutes The minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting were approved with no objections. VII. Public Comments None. VIII. Business Session A. Zoning Ordinance update and schedule – Mr. Ron Johnson gave a presentation of the proposed changes he has made and plans to make; he has gone through the first four sections and also has the preliminary interactive map already on the bowdon.net website. B.Watts Park “Non-Exclusive Access Agreement” between the City of Bowdon and Gibson & Adams Family Enterprises LLC (owners of Smokin Pig) – an agreement to share the parking spaces in Watts Park with no presumption of ownership by anyone other than the City of Bowdon. Motion by Councilmember Elliott to approve the “Non-Exclusive Access Agreement” between the City of Bowdon and Gibson & Adams Family Enterprises LLC as presented; second by Councilmember McEntyre; motion carried unanimously.  City of Bowdon Mayor & Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 2025 C. GEFA loan – Lead Service Line Inventory – Carter & Sloope had previously applied for GEFA funds to cover the Lead Service Line Inventory the City is required to conduct. The amount applied for is $260,000, with 50% principal forgiveness. Motion by Councilmember Elliott to approve the loan from GEFA in the amount of $260,000.00 for the Lead Service Line Inventory as presented; second by Councilmember McEntyre; motion carried unanimously. D. Re-certification as a GMA Certified City of Ethics – We received notice from GMA that it was time to renew our certification. Motion by Councilmember McEntyre to approve the recertification of the City of Bowdon as a Certified City of Ethics; second by Mayor Pro-tem Marty Johnson; motion carried unanimously. E. Board Appointments – Ethics Board – Ronnie Houston and Eddie Rowell both agreed to be re- appointed to the Ethics Board. Motion by Councilmember McEntyre to re-appoint Ronnie Houston and Eddie Rowell to the Ethics Board; second by Councilmember Elliott; motion carried unanimously. F. Board Appointment – Downtown Development Authority (DDA) – Michael Ock had to resign from the DDA, and the Authority recommended Scott Summey to finish his current term which expires December 31, 2026. Motion by Councilmember Elliott to approve the appointment of Scott Summey to the DDA, replacing Michael Ock; second by Councilmember McEntyre; motion carried unanimously. G. Mayor’s Reports – The Mayor and City Manager will be attending the West Georgia UCC lunch meeting this Thursday. H. City Manager Reports – Mr. Reese has advertised the Recreation Director position. The Rec. Dept. ballfields look much better after volunteers helped with the clean-up. Kids Peace director will be meeting with Mr. Reese and Chief Brock later this month. The light poles at the baseball fields are in process of being replaced. We are close to getting the audit done so that we will be eligible for LMIG funds. The Charter revisions are still in process; GMA representatives who are working on the project plan to be at the April work session. Work is progressing on the walking trails at Watts Park. RFP has been issued for landscaping services for city parks, Library and welcome signs. Department budget revisions will be presented at the April council meeting. We are reviewing the contract with J & T Environmental for the water plant and looking to move operations back in-house. I. Department Reports – no questions. IX. Financial Session A. Property Tax Unpaid Balance Summary B. January Financial Reports C. Cash Balances as of 03/10/2025  City of Bowdon Mayor & Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 2025 Motion by Councilmember McEntyre to adjourn the meeting; second by Councilmember Elliott; motion carried unanimously. XII. Adjournment _________________________ ________________________ Mayor Randy Saxon City Clerk Susan Pierce