City Council

. City of Margaret October 6, 2020 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Ray, Councilman Carter, Councilman Perry, Councilman Chapman and Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre Absent: Mayor Howard Prayer: Councilman Perry Mayor Pro- Tem McIntyre called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre asked for approval of minutes for October 6, 2020 Councilman Ray made the Motion to approve minutes for October 6, 2020. Councilman Perry seconded the Motion. Motion passed with Councilman Chapman and Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre abstaining because they were not present. Harvey McWhorter was on the agenda to speak to the Council about Brookhaven Plats, but Mr. McWhorter was not present. Councilman Perry informed the Council, that the Plats had been previously presented by Mr. Smith to the Council, and he feels that the drainage needs to identified. Mr. Barker informed the Council that he and David had a scheduled appointment to meet with a Contractor at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, who is willing to repair Moonlite Dr. The Council asked that the Contractor be insured and bonded. Councilman Ray feels if though Moonlite Dr. will be a money pit. Mr. Barker inquired about what would be next step, if Contractor is not bonded and insured? Councilman Perry then, suggested it be turned over to City Attorney Erskine Funderburg. Councilman Chapman suggested we find out what the person can do before the Council proceeds. Matthew Tortorice suggested, Mr. Barker finds out whether Contractor is willing to donate material to fix Moonlite Dr. Mr. Barker spoke with Mr. McCarthy about repairing Hunter’s Crossing Rd. Mr. McCarthy informed Mr. Barker that he can’t make any repairs for 4 months because he is shorthanded due to COVID and other issues.  Councilman Perry suggests that Mr. Barker gets something in writing, so the City will have some documentation. Mr. Barker will ask if McCarthy will seal the Hunters Crossing Road until it can be repaired. Councilman Ray feels that 4-6 months of doing nothing is inexcusable. Pay Scale and Raises were next on the Agenda, Councilman Chapman made a Motion to table the discussion on Pay Scales/ Raises until the new administration takes office. The Motion was seconded by Stephen Perry. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre asked for anymore comments: Councilman Chapman asked Mr. Barker for an update on the street lights. Mr. Barker stated that he gave the Alabama Power guy the address so he could come look at addresses and then give Mr. Barker a quote. Mr. Barker had not received the quote as of, today. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre asked whether or not a service call can be placed on lights not working until Mr. Barker receives the quote? Councilman Chapman would like for the City Clerk to come up with something for Wyatt Dr. residents to sign to give the City a right-of-way on their property. Council Councilman Carter informed the Council that the Christmas Parade will be held on December 20, 2020 @ 4:00 PM. Councilman Perry informed the Council that someone needs to be responsible for handling trash issues when he leaves. Matt Tortorice doesn’t mind accepting that job. Councilman Chapman made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Perry seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Carter thinks the City needs to get a sign to deter speeding. Meeting adjourned at 6:45PM. ___________________________ Daryl McIntyre, Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre Peeples, City Clerk