City Council

. City of Margaret November 19, 2019 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Perry, Councilman Carter, Councilman Chapman, Councilman Ray and Mayor Howard Absent: Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre Prayer: Mr. Barker Mayor Howard called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Howard asked for approval of minutes for November 5, 2019. Councilman Perry made the Motion to approve minutes for November 5, 2019. Councilman Carter seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Perry made the Motion to allow Margaret Youth Association to purchase apparel from Susan Ragsdale in the amount of $8400.00. Councilman Carter seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Carter made the Motion to approve Ordinance 2019-1119 which addresses the different fees for Plats: a) Preliminary Plat Approval $1000.00 b) Final Plat Approval $1000.00 c) Modification of Previous Approved And Recorded Plats $1000.00 d) Addition of Real Property to Previous Approved and Recorded Plat $500.00 Councilman Perry seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Perry made the Motion to charge $250.00 a roll for the City of Margaret tobacco stamps that are to be placed on cigarettes sold in local stores. Councilman Ray seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Harvey McWhorter updated the Council concerning the Phase 6 Plats. Mayor Howard is concerned about the water lines. McWhorter plans to eliminate roads in order to address the water lines. McWhorter also plans to fix Americana before any building is done. Councilman Chapman arrives to the meeting 6:15 PM. Councilman Perry inquired whether or not homes will have double driveways, because he is worried about the parking situation. Mr. McWhorter suggested that the Police Department needs to enforce parking rules on side of the road. Councilman Perry stated that the HOA cannot enforce fees for violation. McWhorter also stated that all the plots have been shifted to give people back yards. McWhorter would like to break ground by December 2, 2019. This ground breaking is more geared toward prepping site. Mayor Howard needs a right of way for water to loop around Kincaid to Americana. Mayor Howard also asked Mr. McWhorter thoughts about building a new fire station in Brookhaven Subdivision. Mr. McWhorter doesn’t see a fire station in budget right now. Councilman Perry made the Motion to approve Brookhaven Plat for Phase 6 with the stipulation that “8” piping is used to make a loop to tie into the current “8” main. Councilman Carter seconded the Motion. Councilman Chapman stepped away from the Council table at 6:31 PM Councilman Chapman returns @ 635PM. Motion is passed with Councilman Chapman abstaining. Mayor Howard states that the Subdivision Rules and Regulations would have to be tailored to the City of Margaret. Mr. Barker gave an update of the new City Hall. Everything is furnished with the exception of cubicles for the Police Department and Phyllis office phone jack needs to be reconfigured. Councilman Chapman had complaints after the accident that happened on Mustang Dr. No one could get in an out for 30 minutes. Councilman Chapman feels that something needs to be done. And the City needs to find an alternate route for exiting if something happens at the school. Mayor Howard states that the City will create a letter and send to the County Commission. Councilman Chapman is also concerned about the lack of presence of Police Department during school traffic.  Councilman Ray would like to replace Hakeem Davis with Devin Looney. Devin Looney will now open and close the gym during the basketball season. No one on the Council has a problem with the changes. Beau, resident of Sunrise Subdivision asked if the City had a stringent rule concerning roads now. Mayor Howard informed Beau that the City now has something in place Councilman Ray made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Chapman seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:19 PM. ___________________________ Isaac Howard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre Peeples, City Clerk