City Council

. City of Margaret September 21, 2021 6:05 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Chapman, Councilman Jonathan Ray, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, Councilman Darius Crump, Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre, and Mayor Jeffrey Wilson Absent: Councilman Darius Crump Prayer: Mr. Barker Mayor Jeffrey Wilson called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Jeffrey Wilson asked for the approval of Council Meeting Minutes from 9-07-2021.Councilman Jonathan Ray made a Motion to table the Minutes for failure to receive in 72 hrs. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously Mayor Jeffrey Wilson asked Motion to amend the agenda because of addition of mobile home variance for Mary Hargrove. Variance is for District One. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre made the Motion to amend the agenda. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Lakeside Dr. in Brookhaven was discussed. Mark Altobella expressed concern for potholes on Lakeside Dr., lack of sidewalks, and road is crumbling and not safe. Mr. Altobella also inquired about money allocated for Lakeside Dr. by previous developers. Zeb Coppock expressed concern about contractor’s equipment riding over the roads in Brookhaven causing damage. Mr. Gallagher thinks everyone needs to focus on the here and now when concerning the roads City Attorney Erskine Funderburg explained to the Council that the only liabilities for Lakeside Dr. lies with the residents and the HOA. City Attorney, Erskine Funderburg will send a letter to Daryl Pittard concerning the Lakeside Dr. Chief George Wiggin gave a report on the Police Department. The Police Department had a total of 33 calls for month of August. Chief Wiggin asked Council for the approval to stripe the remaining police cars. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to table this discussion until the new cars are purchased. Motion died from a lack of second. Chief Wiggin also inquired as to whether or not the Police Department could work Talladega Races the following week. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre made the Motion to all the City of Margaret’s Police Department to work the Talladega Races. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre made the Motion to authorized Chief Wiggin to stripe the remaining police cars. The amount of the striping for the cars are $350.00 and the amount for the explorers are $428.00. BEI will do the striping. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. The Motion carried with Councilman Jonathan Ray abstaining. Chief David Parrish gave the report for the Public Works Department. The revenue for August was $79,088.09. The revenue up to date was $70,608.56. The amount for past due account in the 60/90 days is $4934.07 and the past due amount for accounts in 30 days is $7985.60. Chief Parrish also gave the report for the Fire Department. The Fire Department total calls for the month of August is 74. Chief Parrish also inquired about the purchase of 3-Lucas CPR machines. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to approve the spending of up to $20,000.00 each for the purchase of 3-Lucas CPR machine out of the American Rescue Plan Fund account. Mary Hargrove appeared before the Council, in order to get approval for a mobile home variance. Councilman James Chapman made a Motion to grant a mobile home variance to Mary Hargrove with the following stipulations: only Ms. Hargrove can stay in the mobile home and after 1 year the variance will be reevaluated. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Harvey McWhorter addressed the Council about approving the Andrew Lane Plat. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre made the Motion to approve The 44 lots platted on the Andrew Lane Plat subject to valley gutters and proper storm drainage runoffs. Councilman Matthew seconded the Motion. The Motion carried with Councilman Jonathan Ray abstaining. Mr. McWhorter informed the Council about a potential fire station with a waste recycling center in the back of it. The fire station will be located where Brookhaven and Old Acton meet. Mr. Harvey McWhorter presented the Council with a new plat. But, Mr. McWhorter was informed that he would first have to pay plat fee. Mr. McWhorter also inquired about getting half of the $250,000.00 road bond he paid for the roads affected while harvesting timbers. The Council declined the request. Lt. Sanchez came back before the Council with his K-9 proposal. The total for implementing the K-9 program is $8054.00. Lt. Sanchez will also receive 1 overtime if he is called out with the K-9. Councilman Jonathan Ray made The Motion to spend up to $8100.00 to fund the K-9 Program. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. The Motion carried with Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre and Councilman James Chapman abstaining. Resolution 2021-0803FT Fire Truck which allows the City to purchase a fire truck in the amount of $49,500.00 to be taken out of the American Rescue Plan Funds. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to approve Resolution 2021-0803FT Fire Truck and use the funds out of the American Rescue Plan money to purchase a fire truck for $49,500.00. Resolution 2021-0907ENG City Engineer which allows the City to hire a City Engineer to handle whatever need my arise at $125/hour. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to approve Resolution 2021-0907ENG City Engineer and pay him $125/hour. Council Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2021-0907LT Council Laptops which allows the Council to purchase laptops for the City Clerk and Councilmembers in order to keep the City functioning in case of another COVID outbreak. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre made the Motion to approve Resolution 2021-0907LT and purchase the laptops out of the American Rescue Plan money. Resolution 2021-0907 EW Essential Workers pay was tabled. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to table Resolution 2021-0907 EW Essential Workers pay until the next Council Meeting. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Jeffrey informed the Council of the necessity of an Executive Session Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to approve the Council  going into Executive Session. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Jeffrey Wilson and the Council went into Executive Session at 7:46 PM. Mayor Wilson stated that the Executive Session will last 15 min. Council reconvened at 8:00 PM. Mayor Jeffrey Wilson ask for a Motion to approve Erskine Funderburg, City Attorney to handle the matter discussed in the Executive Session. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to allow Erskine the City Attorney to handle the matter discussed in Executive Session. Mayor Pro- Tem Daryl McIntyre seconded the Motion. The Motion carried with Councilman Jonathan Ray opposing. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to adjourn. Mayor Pro- Tem Daryl McIntyre seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM. ___________________________ Jeffrey Wilson, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre, City Clerk