City Council

. City of Margaret April 19, 2022 6:10 P.M. In attendance: Councilman James Chapman, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, Councilman Darius Crump, Councilman Jonathan Ray, and Mayor Jeffrey Wilson Absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre 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 4-5-2022. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made the Motion to approve e the minutes from the 4-5-2022 meeting. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Stan Batemon a candidate for Chairman of County Commissioners race spoke to the Council. Council signed Resolution 2022-0419 Margaret Sewer Plant Accounts which authorized the opening of 3 accounts for the sewer. The accounts will be general fund, sewer deposits and sewer impact fee. Councilman Darius Crump arrives at the meet 6:24 PM. Jeff Barnes from Food Barn addressed the Council about possibly bring a Food Barn to City of Margaret. Councilman Jonathan Ray addressed the potholes in Ridgefield and Turkey Trail. Councilman Matthew inquired about a rotation for potholes. The water clerk will look into creating a form addressing potholes. Councilman Jonathan Ray asked Chief George Wiggin about information he requested from the Police Department. Chief George Wiggin informed the Council that he only answers to the Mayor. Councilman Jonathan Ray made a Motion to table employee rates. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Matthew Tortorice suggested that the City Attorney, Erskine Funderburg be contacted regarding increased taxes on rental companies. Councilman James Chapman made a Motion to table discussion on sign display. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Jeffrey Wilson informed the Council of the mutual agreement that was signed by Bobby Smith, that states Bobby Smith and Daryl Pittard will pay to pave Lakeside Dr. Councilman Jonathan Ray inquired about an officer involved accident. Councilman Jonathan Ray also wanted it noted on the record that he was informed by the City Attorney, that police related information should be provided by the Chief of Police. Mayor Jeffrey Wilson asked for comments: Councilman Jonathan Ray made a Motion to hire a third part to investigated the officer involved accident. Motion died from lack of seconded. Councilman Matthew Tortorice thinks that Rausch Coleman needs to be contacted concerning Brookhaven Dr. Councilman Matthew Tortorice would like to revisit Police Department salary increase. Councilman Matthew Tortorice suggested that the City start annexing land into the City. Councilman Matthew Tortorice stated that the City Districts need to be redone, because his District carries the bulk of the City’s population. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM. ___________________________ Jeffrey Wilson, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre, City Clerk