City Council

. City of Margaret AUGUST 14, 2018 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Chapman, Councilman Perry, Councilman Ray, Councilman Carter, Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre, and Mayor Howard Prayer: Mr. Barker Mayor called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Howard asked for approval of minutes. Councilman Perry made the Motion to approve minutes for July 24, 2018. Councilman Ray seconded the Motion. Motion passed. Councilman Chapman and Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre abstained due to their absence at that meeting. Mr. Barker informed the Council that the demolition project on Co. Rd 12 has ran into some problems because of cement barriers. Councilman Chapman feels that the City will be in trouble if the walls are knocked down. Mr. Barker thinks that if the floodplain is changed then it will have to be redone. Mr. Barker needs the Council to approve whatever plan is necessary in order to get rid of the eyesore building. Council is comfortable with Mr. Barker just getting bids on the job to just cave the building in and filling it up with dirt. Chief Parrish gave his report on the Public Works Dept. and the Fire Dept. Chief Parrish informed the Council that the Margaret Volunteer Fire Department needs another engine. Chief Parrish would like a Pierce Fire Engine because of the familiarity and they only cost between $37,000.00 to $100,000.00. Chief Parrish also needs to change out the light packages on all the fire vehicles a little at a time. Councilman Perry made the Motion to all Chief Parrish up to $4000.00 in order to change the light packages on the fire vehicles. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. Motion passed with a no vote from Councilman Ray. Mr. Barker gave his reports. And Mr. Barker informed the Council that Roger Spears the architect will had a quote on the New City Hall by 8-23- 18.  Councilman Perry made the Motion to allow Mayor Howard to transfer $100,000.00 to the Rainy-Day Fund. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro- Tem McIntyre. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem Mcintyre made a Motion to table the new hire for Public Works was because the Council needs more time to research a pay scale. Councilman Ray seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ray feels that the City of Margaret is behind everyone when it comes to salaries. Councilman Carter would like to do a community event for the city and the residents of Margaret. Councilman Perry made the Motion to approve Councilman Carter for $1500.00 in order to do a community event. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Howard informed Jerome Lowery that the license fees for the Margaret Flea Market are at the discretion of the Council. Mr. Lowery is willing to get the fees as is. $110.00 year for the owner and $3.00 a day per table for booth renters. Mr. Lowery is to keep up with the booth renters and turn money into the City yearly. Councilman Ray informed the Council that the City needs a new sponsor sign for St. Clair County High School because Councilman Carter’s name doesn’t appear on the old one. The cost for the new sign will be $300.00. Leonard Anthony addressed the Council about his missing medication. Councilman McIntyre made the Motion to appoint Laura Barnes as the City’s Municipal Judge. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Carter. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Carter made the Motion to adjourn. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Ray. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned 7:33 PM ___________________________ Isaac Howard III, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre Peeples, City Clerk