City Council

. City of Margaret June 19, 2018 6:00 PM. In attendance: Councilman Perry, Councilman Ray, Councilman Carter, Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre, and Councilman Chapman, Mayor Howard Prayer: Councilman Perry Mayor Howard called meeting to order. Discussion Mayor Howard asked for Motion to approve minutes. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre made the Motion to approve minutes from 6-5-18 Council Meeting. Councilman Carter seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously Mayor Howard asked for a Motion to make Bryan Smith, who is interim Chief for the Margaret Police Department, into the permanent Chief. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre made the Motion to make Bryan Smith permanent Chief for Margaret Police Department. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Ray. Motion passed unanimously. Chief Bryan Smith gave his report. Chief Smith stated that “stolen property” is down, “accidents” is about the same, with the exception of having one accident with a fatality. Chief Smith asked the Council if they see anything that needs improvement to let him know. Mayor Howard told the Council that the Police Department has come a long way. Chief Smith would like to replace car 3 because it has over 100,000 miles. Chief Smith found one on government surplus for $36,818.00 with the light package. If Brasher does the light package it will be $34,102.00. Chief Smith suggested that car 3 be used for a reserve vehicle for part-time officers. Chief Smith also told that the pay increase for the officers will help with the job search for a full-time police officer. Councilman Perry made the Motion to purchase another police vehicle and let Brasher do the light package. Councilman Ray seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously.  Councilman Perry made a Motion to amended the Flea Market /Yard Sale Ordinance 2018-0501 to charge business license fee of $110.00 to owner of flea market and $3.00/day per table for booth renters. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. Motion passed with Councilman Ray abstaining. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre made a motion to rescind the yard sale part of Flea Market/Yard Sale Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion did not pass. Flea Market/Yard Sale Ordinance 2018- 0501 stands as passed last meeting. Mayor Howard asked if any person in attendance at the Council Meeting Have anything to say? Jerome Lowery asked about the Town Limits Sign on County Road 12. Councilman Chapman didn’t have anything. Councilman Perry inquired about whether or not the City had a sign ordinance. The Brookhaven Subdivision is having problems with signs. Teja Peeples City Clerk will look into the sign ordinance and get back with Councilman Perry. Councilman Perry will present and discuss business license, and permits at the next Council Meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre made the Motion to reschedule the next Council Meeting to July 10, 2018 because of the July 4 th Holiday. Councilman Perry seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Perry seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned 6:52 PM ___________________________ Isaac Howard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre Peeples, City Clerk