City Council

. City of Margaret October 1, 2019 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Perry, Councilman Carter, Councilman Ray, Councilman Chapman, Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre and Mayor Howard Prayer: Mr. Barker Mayor Howard called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Howard asked for approval of minutes for September 24, 2019. Councilman Perry made the Motion to approve minutes for September 24, 2019. Councilman Ray seconded the Motion. Councilman McIntyre and Councilman Chapman abstained. Motion passed. Councilman Perry made the Motion to purchase new furniture for the New City Hall in the amount of $31,831.03 out of the Court funds. Councilman Chapman seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Chapman made the Motion to purchase a “40” flagpole for the New City Hall in the amount of $1738.00. The Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ray informed the Council of a business in Birmingham that sells rustic flags. Mayor Howard informed the Council that the Health Insurance will increase in 2020. Individual coverage is going up $20. The Family coverage is going up $57. Teja Peeples will get more quotes for the Health Insurance. The Council will revisit Health Insurance topic another day. Mr. Barker informed the Council that everything for the New City Hall is pretty much finished and that Corky should have the parking lot finished with a week. Councilman Perry informed the Council that he has someone willing to look at Magnolia for tar and gravel.  Massey Asphalt will be doing the paving from Sunrise entrance to Hillcrest and the entrance of City Hall. Mayor Howard informed the Council that he will be opening bids Friday at 5:00PM for material that will be used to bow under the railroad. Mayor Howard suggested that the Council think about revisiting the Impact Fee Ordinance. Mr. Barker asked about an assessment fee. Councilman Chapman asked about the goals located in Wilson Park, because they are not 10ft goals. Councilman Perry would like an updated status on the other Stop Sign in Brookhaven. Councilman Carter had nothing. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre had nothing. Councilman Ray informed the Council that he authorized the removal of goals at Wilson Park. And that he had a meeting with the new Principal at Margaret, concerning the Youth Association, so that everyone will be on the same page. Bo, a resident of Sunrise Subdivision asked about the status of the payment to County for roads in Sunrise. Mayor Howard informed him that this issue is still on hold waiting on our City Attorney. Councilman Perry made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Ray seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ray made the Motion to adjourn. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM ___________________________ Isaac Howard, Mayor  Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre Peeples, City Clerk