City Council

. City of Margaret February 15, 2022 6:00 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 1-4-2022. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made the Motion to approve the minutes from the 1-4-2022 meeting. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. Motion passed with Councilman James Chapman abstaining. Centerville Everson’s family addressed the Council concerning naming Duke St. after him because he is a lifelong resident of City of Margaret. Mayor Wilson asked the Council and no one seems to object. A vote concerning this will be held at the next Council Meeting. Water Operator Isaac Howard informed the Council that he needs to purchase an altitude valve in the amount of $11,503.53, before we get into a situation of not having enough water. Councilman Matthew Tortorice would like to consider buying purchasing the altitude valve out of the American Rescue Plan. Councilman Jonathan Ray would like to use the water tap money. Mayor Jeffrey Wilson asked if the Council would like to suspend the rules for immediate consideration? There was no response. Impact fees were discussed next. A $500.00 impact fee for all new building permits were proposed. Councilman Matthew Tortorice would like to make sure, all builders are notified. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made the motion to suspend the rules in order to consider impact fees. The Motion  died from lack of a seconded. Councilman Matthew Tortorice would like for the City to prep the purchased land, in order to attract potential developers. Mayor Jeffrey Wilson suggested selling timber off the land. Councilman Jonathan Ray will get quotes for mulching the trees on the land. Chief Parrish addressed the Council about making upgrades to Fire Stations 1 & 2. Chief Parrish would like to brick, and put-up aluminum lettering up at Station 2. Chief Parrish would like to put in tile flooring, sliding, and put- up aluminum lettering at Fire Station 1. Councilman Jonathan Ray would like for Chief Parrish to get quotes on the improvements for Fire Stations 1 & 2, because the City will eventually have to build a 3rd Fire Station. The pa system will have to be rebidded because Megan Thompson is no longer at Structural Engineering. Keith Hager the City Engineer gave an update concerning the sewer. Mayor Jefferey Wilson asked for comments: Councilman Jonathan Ray – wants to know status of stolen property report. Lt. Sanchez informed Councilman Jonathan Ray that the reports had been turned over to the County. Councilman James Chapman – nothing Councilman Darius Crump - nothing Mayor Pro-Ten Daryl McIntyre - nothing Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. Meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM. ___________________________ Jeffrey Wilson, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre, City Clerk