City Council

. City of Margaret December 10, 2019 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Carter, Councilman Chapman, Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre, and Mayor Howard Absent: Councilman Perry and Councilman Ray Prayer: Mr. Barker Mayor Howard called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Howard asked for approval of minutes for November 19, 2019. Councilman Carter made the Motion to approve minutes for November 19, 2019. Councilman Chapman seconded the Motion. Motion passed with Mayor Pro-Tem abstaining because he was not present. Mr. Barker gave his report. Mr. Barker informed the Council that there are 84 new homes this year plus 2 pending. David Parrish gave his report. Mr. Parrish informed the Council that there were 28- Emergency Medical call, 2- Motor Vehicle Accidents, 1- Hazardous Materials call, and 2- Hazardous Conditions calls with a total of 33 calls for Margaret Fire Department. Mr. Parrish also gave the total revenue for the Public Works Department for November and December. The total revenue for November is $27,120.41and total revenue for December is $66,969.86. Also, the total revenue for Water Taps are $5400.00. Chief Smith gave his report to the Council. Chief Smith also informed the Council of an accident involving Amberly Click who recently graduated from Police Academy and her superior Officer Derrick Hudgins which violated Police Pursuit Policy. Chief Smith informed the Council that there will be disciplinary actions taken. Mayor and Council feels that the Police Department needs a new Police vehicle. Chief Smith stated that the Police Interceptors are not available at this time. The only vehicle available is a  Chevy Tahoe. Chief Smith states that the Tahoe are $34,883.64 without the Police package. Councilman Chapman stepped away from the table at 6:37PM. Councilman Chapman returns to the Council table at 6:42 PM. Councilman Carter made the Motion to approve $35,000.00 for a 5.3-liter V8 Tahoe as a Police Vehicle. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Carter made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Chapman seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:55PM. ___________________________ Isaac Howard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre Peeples, City Clerk