City Council

. City of Margaret March 1, 2022 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman James Chapman, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, Councilman Darius Crump, Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre and Mayor Jeffrey Wilson Absent: Prayer: Councilman Matthew Tortorice Pledge of Alliances Mayor Wilson called Meeting to order Discussion Mayor Jeffrey Wilson asked for the approval of Council Meeting Minutes from 2-15-2022. Mayor Pro-Tem McIntyre made the Motion to approve the minutes from the 2-15-2022 meeting. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. The Council sign off on Resolution 2022-0301 which authorized the Council to pay for an air compressor for Fire Department out of the American Rescue Plan money. The amount of the air compressor is $30,845.61. This was previous passed in the 12-21-2021 meeting. Councilman James Chapman made a Motion to table the discussion of improvements to both fire stations, in order for Chief Parrish to get more quotes. Chief Parrish informed the Council that he could get some AR Mueller water meters for wholesale price of $200.00 per meters. Councilman James Chapman would like for Chief Parrish to try and negotiate a lower price. Councilman James Chapman made a Motion to suspend the rules for immediate consideration for the purchase of the meters. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to allow Chief Parrish to purchase 200 Mueller AR water meters for up to $40,000. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman James Chapman made a Motion to allow Public Works Department to purchase an altitude valve in the amount of $11,503.53. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. The Council addressed the Centerville Everson’s family request to rename Duke St. Everson St in honor of their father because he is a lifelong resident of City of Margaret. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre made the Motion to allow Everson St. to replace Duke St. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. The Council talked about the impact fee. Councilman Matthew Tortorice stated that the builders had suggested impact be $500.00. Councilman Chapman stated that $500.00 was not the agreement of the whole Council. And that $500.00 impact fee was not enough for damaged roads. Mayor Jeffrey Wilson asked for a Motion on impact fees. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to set impact fees at $1500.00. And impact fees will take in effect as of 3/1/2022. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. The Council agreed to bid out the upkeep of the Austin Olds Cemetery, Macedonia Cemetery, and Dillard Park out for bids. Mayor Jefferey Wilson asked for comments: Councilman Matthew Tortorice – wants increase the pay for the Police Department. Mayor Jeffrey Wilson feels that the increase should be employee wide. Councilman Matthew Tortorice feels that the employee rates should be on a range basis. Chief of Police George Wiggin will get some numbers and bring back to the Council. Councilman Matthew Tortorice would like for Chief Parrish to place concrete barriers on Brookhaven Drive. Chief Parrish will gather quotes. Councilman James Chapman – nothing Councilman Darius Crump - nothing Mayor Pro-Ten Daryl McIntyre – need to get quotes on refencing Austin  Olds Cemetery. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl Mcintyre made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Darius Crump seconded the Motion. Meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM. ___________________________ Jeffrey Wilson, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre, City Clerk