City Council

. City of Margaret February 5, 2019 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Chapman, Councilman Perry, Councilman Carter Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre, Councilman Ray, Mayor Howard Prayer: Mr. Barker Mayor Howard called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Howard asked for approval of minutes for January 8, 2019. Councilman Perry made the Motion to approve minutes for January 8, 2019. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. USA Communications addressed the Council, about transferring their franchise agreement to a company by the name of Hargray. Hargray will hire more employees in order to improve internet connection for the City of Margaret. Councilman Ray suggested that the City of Margaret look into getting a cable/internet company that can service the whole City. The next item on the Agenda was, changing from RDS to the State for collecting the City of Margaret’s sales tax, rental tax and use tax, etc. The Mayor would also like to bring business licenses back in house as well. Councilman Perry made the Motion to waive the procedures of the first reading of the Resolution appointing the State as the collector of the City’s sales tax, use tax and rental taxes, etc. The Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Ray Made the Motion to adopt the State of Alabama’s Resolution to allow the State to handle sale tax, use tax, rental tax, etc. The Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Chapman arrived at the meeting. Mayor Howard brought Councilman Chapman of the activities of the Council prior to his arrival. Mr. Roy Guy gave the Council an update on the new city hall. Mr. Guy  stated that the building of the new city hall cost would be from $800,000.00 to $830,000.00. Phase I will cost $311,000.00 includes everything on the outside of the building, the shell of the building and the sidewalks. Phase II will include electrical wiring and inside work. Mr. Guy has gotten about $3000,00 worth of drawing. Mr. Guy ensured the Council that these drawings are State approved. Councilman Chapman made the Motion to Approve $350,000.00 for shell of the new city hall and all the grade work as specified in the bids that were accepted by the Council. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Howard informed the Council that he had meet with Erskine Funderburg, the City Attorney, and verified that the Sewer Agreement with the GUSC is good. Councilman Perry made the Motion to approve the Sewer Agreement Ordinance 2019-0205. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Ray. The Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Howard informed that he had spoke to the County concerning the roads in Hunter’s Crossing. County feels that the road didn’t set properly and that the mix used was bad. The County also informed Mayor Howard that the roads in Hunter’s Crossing, Magnolia and Sunrise would not be addressed until May at the earliest. Mr. Barker will get some quotes on tar and gravel. Mr. Barker will also check with United Seal Coat as well. Councilman Ray submitted an invoice for uniforms for the Youth Assoc. in the amount of $4585.00. Councilman Perry made the Motion to pay the invoice for the uniforms for the Youth Association. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. The Council gave Mr. Barker the go ahead to get the property on Co. Rd 12 tested for asbestos. Council Chapman will contact Etowah Chemical concerning getting rust off of the storm shelters. Mayor Pro-Tem made the Motion to adjourn. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Perry. Meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM. ___________________________ Isaac Howard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre Peeples, City Clerk