City Council

. City of Margaret April 18, 2023 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman James Chapman, Councilman Darius Crump, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre, and Mayor Isaac Howard Absent: Councilman Jonathan Ray Prayer: Clyde Beverly Pledge of Alliance The meeting was called to order Discussion: Councilman Matthew Tortorice tabled the approval of Council Meeting minutes from 3-7-2023 as written. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made the Motion to allow $5000.00 for the RPCGB to redistrict lines for the City of Margaret. The Motion died from lack of second. Councilman Matthew Tortorice tabled RPCGB drawing up a five-year plan for the City of Margaret to promote growth until 5-16-2023. Councilman Matthew Tortorice tabled the discussion on a forensic audit until the next meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre made the motion to table Pleasant Valley Phase 6 Plat which would replace 2- 100ft. lots with 3- 50 ft. lots. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. The Motion passed by majority. Mr. Pendley then offered to sell the lots to the City of Margaret for $225,000.00. Mayor Isaac Howard tabled the amending of the water/sewer applications. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made the Motion to table minutes as written from 4-4-2023. The Motion dies from a lack of second. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre made a Motion to approve the minutes for Council Meeting 4-4-2023 as written by the city clerk. Motion dies from a lack of second. Councilman James Chapman made a Motion to accept the proposal by Brookhaven Development Partners which asks for a 25% reduction of the total amount of tap fees for Ridgefield. The $30,750 amount can be spread over the next two takedowns – 49 lots, 17 taps purchased on April 7th, and 32 taps purchased around September 1st unless the builder moves closing up. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Council will discuss the Pollution Prevention Report at the next meeting. Mr. Barker presented the Council with road quotes from Massey Asphalt Paving LLC: Ida Street – option 1 material and labor = $5340.00 approx. 55’ Ida Street – option 2 material and labor = $10,770.00 includes widening the road Levine Rd – option 1 material and labor = $13,120.00 widen the road to 18’. Approx. 300’ long from Scenic Crest towards Davis St Levine Rd - option 2 material and labor = $28,450.00 widen the road 18’ from Scenic Crest to the intersection at Davis St Woodland Cir – option 1 material and labor = $47,000.00 remove faulted Asphalt and base at various areas of Woodland Cir and replace with 4” of ALDOT-approved asphalt mix. Approx. 1590 sq. yards. Woodland Cir – option 2 material and labor = $122,480.00 whole street. Department Heads: Interim Chief Fields gave the Council an update on police vests and the property room. Interim Chief Fields would like to create a Crime Committee which would include to residents from each district. Chief Parrish has nothing. Mayor Isaac Howard asked for any more comments: Councilman James Chapman – no Councilman Darius Crump – no Councilman Matthew Tortorice discussed: 1). Emails for the city council and employees 2). Council Decorum Justice Carter addressed the council concerning a council member calling his job. Charles Pendley addressed a council member about being angry and not working with other council members. Freddie Parham addressed the Council about meetings being personally attended. Brandie addressed Council about stop signs in Ridgefield Dr. at the 4-way. Brandie inquired about the land across the street from the city hall. Concerned citizen feels that Clover Ave. has been ruined by construction. Janice McIntyre addressed Council about making use of Facebook as a positive media platform. Brett Gray supposes Interim Chief Fields. Brett Gray would like to see Ad Valorem Taxes implemented for police and fire departments. Brett Gray addressed the Council about the Council being in disarray. Clyde Beverly asked about the current audit and the basis for a forensic audit. Clyde Beverly also suggested mediation for Councilman Jonathan Ray and Justice Carter.  Councilman James Chapman made a Motion to adjourn. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre seconded the Motion. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM. ___________________________ Isaac Howard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre, City Clerk