City Council

. City of Margaret January 4, 2022 6:03 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: Prayer: Mr. Barker Pledge of Alliances Mayor Wilson called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Jeffrey Wilson asked for the approval of Council Meeting Minutes from 12-21-2021. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre made the Motion to approve the minutes from the 12-21-2021 meeting. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Jonathan Ray arrives at the meeting 6:09 PM. Councilman James Chapman arrives at the meeting 6:10 PM. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre made the Motion to pass Ordinance 2022- 0104 Rescue Billing which allows billing consultations to charge insurance companies and individuals for fire and rescue services rendered. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Barker informed the Council of the deteriorating conditions of Americana Dr. and Brookhaven Dr. (21 left and 31 right valley gutters damaged plus ones on Hunters Cove) in Brookhaven Subdivision. The Council would like for the city Attorney Erskine Funderburg to set up a special meeting with Bobby and Billy Smith, Brookhaven Development Partners Rep. Harvey McWhorter, Daryl Pittard, Rausch Coleman, and Prominence Homes to discuss the road conditions and develop solutions. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made a Motion to table approval of the Phase 13 Plat for Brookhaven Development Partners because present subdivision rules and regulations do not address maintaining roads. Motion died from lack of second. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre made the Motion to approve Phase 13 Plat for Brookhaven Development Partners on the basis that it meets all future subdivision rules and regulations, inlets are properly installed to address the water drainage problems, there will be not street parking allowed, house are for sale, double driveways and double garages. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. Roll call vote is: Councilman James Chapman – Yes Councilman Matthew Tortorice - No Councilman Darius Crump – No Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre – Yes Councilman Jonathan Ray- Yes Mayor Jeffrey Wilson -Yes Motion is carried by majority. Attorney Erskine Funderburg informed the Council that he is currently writing a contract which allows the City of Margaret to purchase the sewer system from City of Moody. Mayor Jefferey Wilson asked for comments: Councilman Matthew Tortorice would like for the City to look into clearing off the Arant and Moseley land purchased last year. Councilman Jonathan Ray - nothing Councilman James Chapman – nothing Councilman Darius Crump - nothing Mayor Pro-Ten Daryl McIntyre informed the Council that the City needs to obtain and easement from home owners in order to fix Michael St. where the bus turns around at the end. The Council will request the Public Works Department to barricade off a sink hole that has formed on Stone Cove in Ridgefield Subdivision. Attorney Erskine Funderburg suggested that all City streets have weight limit signs posted. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman  James Chapman seconded the Motion. Meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM. ___________________________ Jeffrey Wilson, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre, City Clerk