City Council

. City of Margaret October 19, 2021 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Chapman, Councilman Jonathan Ray, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, Councilman Darius Crump, and Mayor Daryl Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre Absent: Mayor Jeffrey Wilson Prayer: Mr. Barker Pledge of Alliances Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre asked for the approval of Council Meeting Minutes from 9-7-2021. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made the Motion to approve the minutes from the 09-7-2021 meeting. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre asked for the approval of Council Meeting Minutes from 9-21-2021. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to approve the minutes from the 9-21-2021 meeting. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Harvey McWhorter introduced The Pines of Ridgefield Plat for Council approval. Mr. McWhorter informed the Council that the lots are larger and Moody Gusc does the sewer. Councilman Matthew Tortorice asked about a retention pond. Keith Hager the engineer for Brookhaven Development Partner stated that areas for the water runoff have no adverse effects. Councilman Jonathan Ray made a reference to the drainage issue on Americana, Hager assured Councilman Jonathan Ray that there is a plan in place to fix the issue. Mr. McWhorter explained to the Council that there is a dedicated construction entrance from Ridgefield Dr. to Sanie RD. Councilman Matthew Tortorice voiced concern about the houses with garages in the front creating a parking issue. Hager informed the Council that the homeowners have access to parking because the driveways are at a 37.5 depth rather than a 35 depth, and double garages. There are 146 proposed lots on The Pines of Ridgefield Plat. Councilman Jonathan Ray inquired about an alternate construction entrance in order to prevent road damage to Ridgefield Dr. Councilman Matthew Tortorice stated that Councilman Jonathan Ray needed to made a Motion to approve The Pines of Ridgefield Plat because it is in his district. Discussion died from lack of Motion. Councilman James Chapman would like to research the Pines of Ridgefield Plat further. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to table The Pines of Ridgefield Plat until the next Council Meeting. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. Motion was voted as following: Councilman James Chapman – Yes Councilman Darius Crump – Yes Councilman Jonathan Ray – No Councilman Matthew Tortorice – No Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre voted “Yes” to break the tie. Motion to table passed with majority. Dave Arrington submitted a Plat on Sterling Place Sector 1-Phase 2 for the Council to approve. Mr. Arrington stated that the drainage has already been addressed. Mr. Arrington also wanted to know, what is the process for accepting a road. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made a Motion to accept the Sterling Place Sector 1 Phase 2 Plat with the stipulation stating that Plat is accepted minus accepting the roads in Phase 2 of Sterling Place. Councilman Jonathan Ray seconded the Motion. The Motion was voted as following: Councilman James Chapman – No Councilman Darius Crump – No Councilman Jonathan Ray – Yes Councilman Matthew Tortorice – Yes Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre voted “No” to break the tie. Motion for Sterling Place Sector 1 Phase 2 was voted down. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre asked for a Motion to allow the City to pay the annual $3750.00 to the St. Clair Co. School Resource Program. Council James Chapman made the Motion to allow the City to pay the $3750.00 to the St. Clair Co. School Resource Program. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. The garbage bid contract was introduced next. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made the Motion to allow City Attorney Erskine Funderburg to draw up the contract and place 3 options for the garbage specs. Option 1 is to have 2 garbage dump passes annually. Option 2 is to have 1 garbage dump pass annually. And option 3 is to have no annual garbage dump passes. There will also be 8 cubic yard dumps at the City Hall, Public Works Annex Bldg. and Fire Stations. There will also a $1 environmental fee. The essential pay for workers came up to be discussed. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to table the pay for essential workers until the next Council Meeting. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre opens the floor to the public: Tyler Davis a representative from Eddleman Residential disagrees with the Council’s decision to table the Sterling Place Mark Altobella expressed concern for potholes on Lakeside Dr. and inquired about money allocated for Lakeside Dr. by previous developers. Mr. Altobello also feels that no one is looking out for the Brookhaven Subdivision. Erskine informed everyone that Metro Bank is holding $58,200.00 in escrow to fix Lakeside Dr. in Bobby Smith’s name. Erskine will also try to arrange a meeting with Daryl Pittard. Zeb Coppock expressed concern Lakeside Dr and about houses being built. He also might reach out to the media. Barry Gallagher would like everyone to start looking forward, instead of in The past. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Jonathan Ray seconded the Motion. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM. ___________________________ Daryl McIntyre, Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre, City Clerk