City Council

. City of Margaret November 1, 2022 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman James Chapman, Councilman Jonathan Ray, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, and Mayor Jeffrey Wilson Absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre and Councilman Darius Crump Prayer: Mr. Barker Pledge of Alliance Mayor Wilson called Meeting to order Discussion Councilman Matthew Tortorice made a Motion to go in Executive Session for 15 mins. with the Police Chief position as the topic. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Session started at 6:03 PM. Council returned back into session at 6:18 PM. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to transfer Interim Chief Jim Thompson from interim to Police Chief at $51,000.00 a year with option of family or single coverage. The following conditions: 6 months probationary period, must complete certification for police chief, must be a working chief of police, and must have 1 officer educated in Mental Health Education. Motion was seconded by Councilman James Chapman. Roll call vote: Councilman James Chapman -YES Councilman Jonathan Ray- YES Councilman Matthew Tortorice – YES Mayor Jeffrey Wilson – YES David Parrish informed the Council that Margaret Elementary needs a lift station for the sewer, the lift station will cost $7730.00. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made the Motion to spend up to $12,000 to purchase new lift station pump and refurbished the damage one to be taken out of the sewer funds. Councilman Jonathan Ray seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously.  Mayor Jeffrey Wilson informed the Council of a Scout Eagle project at Wilson Park. Mayor Jeffrey Wilson informed the Council of a community garden across from the school. Councilman Matthew Tortorice made a Motion to partner with the City of Argo on their ATRIP Grant Project with the City of Margaret not donating over $40,000, along with the matching money from the County. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman James Chapman made a Motion to spend $1000.00 for mulch for the school. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Matthew Tortorice would like to require stainless hardware for cut on/ cut off valves for waste water system. Daniel Carr asked the Council about subdivision road requirements. Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to adjourn. Councilman Jonathan seconded the Motion. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM. ___________________________ Jeffrey Wilson, Mayor Attest: ___________________________ Teja McIntyre, City Clerk