City Council

City of Margaret May 21, 2024 6:00 P.M. In attendance: Councilman James Chapman, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, Councilman Jonathan Ray, and Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre Absent: Mayor Isaac Howard and Councilman Darius Crump Prayer: Clyde Beverly Pledge of Alliance The meeting was called to order Discussion: Councilman Matthew Tortorice moved to hold a public hearing concerning the redistricting. Councilman Jonathan Ray seconded the Motion. The Motion failed due to lack of majority, with two yeses and two noes. Mr. Beverly would like to withdraw his proposal concerning economic development for future consideration. Councilman Jonathan Ray moved to table the permit increase discussion. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. The Council received a letter concerning the acceptance of Lakeside Dr. from an attorney representing Brookhaven Development Ventures. Councilman Jonathan Ray made the Motion to accept Lakeside Dr. and require a $300,000.00 road bond for future housing development on Lakeside Dr. Councilman Jonathan Ray rescinded his motion. Council Jonathan Ray moved to accept Lakeside Dr., have a road analysis done on Lakeside Dr. before the remaining seven lots are developed, and have something signed stating that the road will be repaired if any damage is done. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman James Chapman moved to allow Attaway Tree Service to cut down the tree on Ronnie St. for the quoted amount of $2050.00. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Old Acton was tabled because Trussville Utilities is supposed to work on it. The sewer department truck has been tabled because the potential sewer operator is no longer interested in the job. Chief Field presented the Council with his department numbers. Councilman Jonathan Ray moved to allow Chief Fields to purchase tasers for the quoted amount of $6529.00. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Jonathan Ray moved to give Chief Fields a five percent raise, to be paid retroactively when the other employees were given a five percent increase. Councilman Matthew Tortorice seconded the Motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Jonathan Ray moved to allow Chief Fields an amount not to exceed $3000.00. Councilman James Chapman seconded the Motion. The Motion passed unanimously. Councilman James Chapman moved to approve council meeting minutes from 4-9-2024. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre seconded the Motion. The Motion passed with three yeses and one no. Councilman James Chapman moved to approve council meeting minutes from 4-16-2024. Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre seconded the Motion. The Motion passes with three yeses and one no. Mayor Pro-Tem asked for any more comments: Councilman Chapman had no comments. Councilman Matthew Tortorice presented the first reading of a resolution regarding a comprehensive plan from the RPCGB and then called for a Motion to approve it. Councilman Jonathan Ray requested that the Sewer Operators present the sewer report to the Council. Councilman Jonathan Ray discussed treating all employees fairly and the same way. Councilman James Chapman made a Motion to adjourn. Councilman Jonathan Ray seconded the Motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 PM. Daryl McIntyre, Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: Teja McIntyre, City Clerk