City Council

. City of Margaret May 19, 2020 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Perry, Councilman Carter, Councilman Ray, Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre and Mayor Howard, Absent: Councilman Chapman Prayer: Councilman Perry Mayor Howard called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Howard asked for approval of minutes for May 5, 2020 meeting. Councilman Perry made the Motion to approve minutes for May 5, 2020. Councilman Carter seconded the Motion. Motion passed with Mayor Pro- Tem abstaining due to him not being present at that meeting. Lyman Lovejoy addressed the Council about Fallview Ct. Mr. Lovejoy feels that Fallview should have been accepted when the City accepted the other roads in Hunter’s Crossing. Bryan Camp informed the Council that the road in question is about 150 ft. Mr. Lovejoy said there are about 10 usable lots along that road. Mayor Howard stated that the roads would have to be accepted before Mr. Lovejoy can enter into a contract with the County to pave Fallview Ct. Councilman Ray noted that the issue with Fallview was visited by the Council 4 years ago. Councilman Perry stated that the City has had an history with developers that have not lived up to their words of maintaining the roads they are building on. Councilman Perry would like to have the subdivision almost built out before the City accepts the road. Brian Camp suggested putting down a “2” binder and then do a seal coat. Councilman Ray asked if Mr. Camp had a price on binder and seal coat? Mr. Camp stated it was $55,000.00 and it does include side roads as well. Mr. Camp suggested to make the remaining lots on Fallview into estate lots. Mayor Howard informed Mr. Lovejoy and Mr. Camp that their plats would have to be redrawn and then Plats would have to be approved by the Council. Council Ray suggested that potential buyers be made aware that Fallview is not a City road, therefore the City is not liable for anything on Fallview. Mayor Pro-Tem Mcintyre suggested that money be put in an escrow account and once the road is completed 90%, then the City would revisit accepting Fallview Ct. Mayor Howard agrees that Fallview Ct could be possibly revisited once the build is at 90%. Mayor Howard informed the Council of the need for more protection for the City Clerks. Mayor proposed putting glass all way across counter and up to the ceiling. St. Clair Glass & Mirror quoted a price of $2550.00 to put up glass to protect the City Clerks. Councilman Ray made the Motion to put up the glass across the counter for the Clerks. Councilman Perry seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Howard passed a Plat of Charles Pendley around for the Council to see changes that Mr. Pendley proposes. Councilman Perry made the Motion to approve Mr. Pendley’s for changes without charging the fee for changing Plats because Mr. Pendley has helped the City tremendously. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Next, on the Agenda Mayor Howard asked whether or not the Council wanted to give the ABC Wrecker driver the permission to park his overweight truck on South Hillcrest? Councilman Perry has concerns and his answer was “No”, Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre has had several complaints and he has saw some indentions in the road, therefore his answer was “No”, Councilman Carter has some concerns and complaints, therefore his answer was “No” and Councilman Ray thinks that the City needs an Ordinance on Weight Limits that address all roads in the City. Mike the Wrecker driver had made a conscience decision to go all round the City so that he will avoid the newly paved South Hillcrest. Mike also state that since the City will not allow him to park his wrecker on South Hillcrest, he would like for the City to fix his driveway because the it was damaged by roller machine used to pave South Hillcrest. Mayor Howard informed Mike that he would contact City Attorney Erskine Funderburg to be advised on this matter Mayor Howard asked the Council for anymore comments: Councilman Perry – nothing Mayor Pro-Tem Mcintyre – wanted to know about the house on Joy St. Mayor Howard forgot to ask Erskine. Councilman Ray asked had we heard anything about Hunter’s Crossing road. Mayor Howard informed Councilman Ray that MCCarthy stated that underneath the road is the problem.  Councilman Carter – nothing Perry made the Motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carter. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM. ___________________________ Isaac Howard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre Peeples, City Clerk