City Council

. City of Margaret June 11, 2019 6:05 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Chapman, Councilman Carter, Councilman Ray, and Mayor Howard Absent: Councilman Perry, and Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre Prayer: Mr. Barker Mayor Howard called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Howard asked for approval of minutes for May28, 2019. Councilman Carter made the Motion to approve minutes for May 28, 2019. Councilman Ray seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Howard informed the Council that Elaine St. needs an overlay or the City will lose the road. Mr. Barker stated that the paving would have to go all the way back to the Mashburns in order for the overlay to be effective. Massey Asphalt stated that the job would be around $8000.00 to repair and this does include labor. Councilman made the Motion to fix Elaine St. Councilman Ray seconded the Motion. Motion passes unanimously. The new City Hall has been bricked, electrical and plumbing studs are done. Mayor Howard told the Council that the door system is running from $15,000.00 to $18,000.00 and that is high, so Mr. Barker is getting another bid. Mr. Barker informed the Council that he has two people for the telephone cable wiring. Home Tech for $4115.00 which could start the next day and ALW for $3915.00 who can start in 2 days. Councilman Ray made the Motion to hire ALW to do the telephone cable wiring for the new City Hall. Councilman Chapman seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously.  Mr. Barker and the Council discussed the sink hole located at 1001 Allison Court. Mayor Howard will uncover the hole on Saturday, so that it will be ready for Public Works to start working on Monday. The 3-way stop at Brookhaven was next on the Agenda. The County does not see a viable way for the 3 way stop because there is not enough sight. The Council briefly discussed the house on Joy St. Mr. Barker advised the Council that the City Attorney suggested legal alternatives. The Council is interested in finding other alternatives rather that legal. Councilman Carter would like the Council to start coming up with ideas concerning the Christmas Parade. Councilman Chapman made the Motion to adjourn. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Ray. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM. ___________________________ Isaac Howard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre Peeples, City Clerk