City Council

. City of Margaret November 17, 2020 6:04 P.M. In attendance: Councilman Ray, Councilman Carter, Councilman Chapman, Matthew Tortorice, Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre, and Mayor Wilson Prayer: Mr. Barker Mayor Wilson called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Wilson asked the Council to approve Minutes for October 20,2020 Meeting and the November 2, 2020 Organizational Meeting. Mayor Pro- Tem McIntyre made the Motion to approve the Minutes from 10-20-2020 & 11-02-2020. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carter. Motion passed. C&S Homes Representative informed, that C&S Homes were unaware of the conditions of Moonlite Dr. Therefore, C & S Homes does not feel that it’s fair for them to incur all the financial burden of the cost to fix Moonlite Dr. because they purchased the land from an individual who had purchased the land from the Bank. Erskine Funderburg explained to C & S and the Council that the City does not have any liability other than notifying the resident of the hazard of the road. Mr. Funderburg also went on to explain that a road can be a public street without being a city street. C & S stated that they only have 11 unfinished lots. C & S agreed that they would be willing to incur some of the cost if the City would send out a letter to the Residents notifying them of the cost on their part to repair Moonlite Dr. Mayor Wilson informed the Council, that he has another Engineer coming to look at Moonlite Dr. The City will also alert Waste Management of the danger of Moonlite Dr. Carrie Macon a resident of Margaret, addressed the Council concerning the activities that took place at the November 2 nd Organizational Meeting. Mrs. Macon also wanted to know all the places the announcement was posted for Organizational Meeting. Mrs. Macon was informed that the announcement was posted on the door and bulletin board at City Hall, the Margaret Post Office, Margaret Foodmart and Flashtrack. Mrs. Macon also had questions concerning the appointment of Chief George Wiggin and the inability of Councilman Tortorice not being able to be sworn in. The majority was given the opportunity to reconsider their vote to appoint Chief Wiggin as the Chief of Police. The Motion to reconsider was not accepted by the majority. So, the Motion to appoint George Wiggin as Chief stands. Councilman Ray also voiced his objection to the way the appointment of Chief Wiggin was handled. Councilman Ray informed the City Attorney Erskine Funderburg, that he only voted on the salary and not the person. Attorney Funderburg informed Councilman Ray that when the Council voted they knew the salary was for George Wiggin and that the Council knew that the $52,000.00 was going toward the Police Chief ‘salary. Again, Councilman Ray informed the City Attorney that the he only voted for the salary and not the person. The City Attorney Funderburg asked Councilman Ray did he know the name of the person, and the position the $52,000.00 was going toward? Attorney Funderburg then stated that as far as he was concerned the appointment stands. City Attorney Erskine Funderburg will also get an AG’s Opinion on the way Chief Wiggin was appointed. Councilman Ray also voiced concern about the lack of an Agenda during the Organizational Meeting. The City Attorney Erskine Funderburg explained to Councilman Ray that because it was an Organizational Meeting, no Agenda was required. Councilman Tortorice made a Motion for the City to be able to put Minutes, Ordinances, Resolutions and Agendas on the website. Tortorice would also like to look into Municode as well. The Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre. City Clerk Teja McIntyre will get a quote from Municode. Councilman Tortorice made the Motion for the City top create a budget. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Ray. The Motion was passed by roll call: Councilman Chapman – Yes Councilman Carter- No Councilman Tortorice – Yes Councilman Ray- Yes Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre – Yes Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre made the Motion to table the vehicles discussion. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Chapman. Motion passed unanimously.  Fire Chief David Parrish informed the Council, that he disagreed with the decision to table the vehicles discussion. Councilman Ray inquired as to why a part-time employee has the privilege to have a City phone and a City vehicle to take home. Councilman Ray stated that a lot of leisure time is taking place in the City vehicle. Councilman Tortorice wanted to know, how the vehicle is being used when Isaac, the City’s Water Operator is at his full-time job. Isaac addressed the concerns of Councilman Ray and Councilman Tortorice by stating that he can’t specify when he will be called out at any given time. Councilman Tortorice stated he just wanted to make sure vehicle is being used to it full potential. Councilman Carter made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Chapman seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:09 PM. ___________________________ Jeffrey Wilson, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre , City Clerk