City Council

. City of Margaret November 2, 2020 Organizational Meeting 1:17 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Ray, Councilman Carter, Councilman Chapman and Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre, Mayor Wilson Absent: Councilman Elected Matthew Tortorice Prayer: Councilman Ray Mayor Wilson called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Wilson asked that the Council consider electing Councilman Daryl McIntyre as Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilman Chapman made the Motion to nominate Councilman Daryl McIntyre as Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilman Ray seconded the Motion. Roll call vote on the Motion: Councilman Chapman- yes Councilman Ray- Yes Councilman Carter – Yes Councilman McIntyre – Abstained Motion passed. Mayor Wilson presented Ordinance Rules of Procedure 2020-1102, which establishes “Roberts Rules of Order” and sets the Council meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Councilman Chapman made the Motion to accept Ordinance 2020-1102 which establish order. The Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre. Roll call vote on the Motion: Councilman Chapman – Yes Councilman Ray – Yes Councilman Carter – Yes Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre – Yes Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2020-1102PC was presented. Mayor Wilson informed the Council that he would like to use his appointing authority. Mayor Wilson nominated George “Bunky” Wiggin for appointment as full-time Chief of Police. Councilman Ray argued that the Mayor’s appointing authority was taken away. Mayor Wilson informed the Council that he has consulted with City Attorney. Mayor Wilson would like for the Council to vote on the Chief of Police position, including annual salary for George “Bunky” Wiggin as full-time Chief of Police, at an annual salary of $52,000, to serve the usual term coinciding with the Mayor’s term of office. Councilman Chapman made a motion to pass Resolution 2020-1102PC to appoint George “Bunky” Wiggin as full-time Chief of Police for the City of Margaret, at an annual salary of $52,000, to serve a term corresponding with the Mayor’s term of office and subject to appointment or re- appointment at the next organizational meeting following general municipal elections. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the motion. Roll call vote on the motion: Councilman Chapman- Yes Councilman Ray- No Councilman Carter - No Councilman McIntyre – Yes Motion was tied. Mayor Wilson was the tie breaker. Mayor Wilson voted – Yes, Motion passed with majority ruling. Councilman Ray requested to put it out there that he does not want to throw money down the hole.” Resolution 2020-1102PC is adopted and approved at this organizational meeting held on November 2, 2020 as detailed above. By adoption and approval of this Resolution, the Mayor and Council affirm and confirm appointment of the Chief of Police as stated above. Resolution 2020-1102C which would appoint Teja McIntyre the City Clerk was presented. Councilman Carter made the Motion to accept Resolution 2020-1102C. Councilman Chapman seconded the Motion. Roll call vote on the Motion: Councilman Chapman – Yes Councilman Ray – Yes Councilman Carter – Yes Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre – Yes Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2020-1102FC which appoints David Parrish as Fire Chief was presented. Councilman Chapman made the Motion to accept Resolution 2020-1102FC. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. Roll vote call on the Motion: Councilman Chapman – Yes Councilman Ray – Yes Councilman Carter – Yes Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre – Yes Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2020-1102WO which appoints Isaac Howard as Water Operator for the City of Margaret was presented. Councilman Chapman made the motion to accept Resolution 2020-1102WC. Councilman Ray seconded the Motion. Roll call vote on the Motion: Councilman Chapman – Yes Councilman Ray – Yes Councilman Carter – Yes Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre – Yes Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2020-1102INS which appoints Gene Barker as the Building Inspector for the City of Margaret. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre made the Motion to accept Resolution 2020-1102INS. Councilman Ray seconded the Motion. Roll call vote on the Motion: Councilman Chapman – Yes Councilman Ray – Yes Councilman Carter – Yes Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre – Yes Resolution 2020-1102CT which appoints Amanda Fulmer McCurdy as Court Clerk for the Margaret Municipal Court. Councilman Chapman made the Motion to accept Resolution 2020-1102CT. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. Roll call vote on the Motion: Councilman Chapman – Yes Councilman Ray – Yes Councilman Carter – Yes Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre – Yes Resolution 2020-1102bb which designate BB&T Bank as the depository for all the accounts for the City of Margaret. Councilman Carter made the Motion to accept Resolution 2020-1102bb. Councilman Chapman seconded the Motion. Roll call vote on the Motion: Councilman Chapman – Yes  Councilman Ray – Yes Councilman Carter – Yes Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre – Yes Resolution 2020-1102 Monthly Bills which allows all regular monthly bills to be paid. Councilman Chapman made the Motion to accept Resolution 2020-1102. Councilman Carter seconded the Motion. Roll call on the Motion: Councilman Chapman – Yes Councilman Ray – Yes Councilman Carter – Yes Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre – Yes Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Wilson addressed the Council about a spending limit for the Mayor. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre made the Motion to give the Mayor a spending limit of $1500.00. Councilman Chapman seconded the Motion. Roll call vote on the Motion: Councilman Chapman – Yes Councilman Ray – Yes Councilman Carter – Yes Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre – Yes Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Chapman made the Motion to adjourn. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 1:41 PM. ___________________________ Jeffrey Wilson, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre, City Clerk