Regular Monthly Meeting

Town of Thunderbolt Council Meeting February 12, 2025 Mayor Williams opened the public comment at 6:00PM. Public has five minutes per person to ask questions or comment on any agenda item. Nicholas Patrick approached Mayor and Council. Mr. Patrick shared his concerns with road paving and resurfacing in the Town. He asked we contact Georgia Department of Transportation for assistance. Mayor Williams stated there are plans for paving and resurfacing. Beth Goette, 3006 Leonard Street approached Mayor and Council and asked for an explanation of the Georgia Fund 1. Council Member Crenshaw explained that this is a State agency and will yield a higher interest rate than local banks. Ms. Goette thanked Council Member Crenshaw. Stella Lavin thanked Mayor Williams for placing a box in the lobby of Town Hall for donations. Mayor Williams closed the public comment at 6:30PM. Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:30PM, February 12, 2025. Those in attendance were Bethany Skipper-Greer, David Crenshaw, Lawrence Ward, Dr. Edward Drohan, James Lavin and Brooks Barbaree. Also in attendance were Charles Barrow, Town Attorney and Jan LeViner, Town Clerk. Matthew Walker, Town Administrator was excused. Pastor Williams approached Mayor and Council to deliver the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Meeting Agenda. Council Member Ward made a motion to approve as amended. Council Member Crenshaw seconded. Vote was unanimous 6-0 to approve. Presentations  Coastal Civil Engineering  Sublime Massage Therapy & Bodywork  Bulldog Lighting and Events  Joyride Board Club  Black History Month Proclamation.  Proclamation: Eloria Gilbert  125th Anniversary, Central Missionary Baptist Church Thunderbolt Museum. Mayor Williams gave an update on the Museum’s fund raiser. Finance Report. Ms. Brett approached Mayor and Council to give a financial summary through January 2025. She further stated revenues and expenditures are in line year to date. Ms. Brett also gave an update on Georgia Fund 1. Consideration of Consent Agenda:  License Agreement for the Installation of Network Facilities  Approval of Safe Touch Security  Approval for Christmas Tree for Tompson Park quotes  Power DMS Sole Source Police Department Quote  New Police Vehicles quotes for approval Council Member Ward made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Crenshaw seconded. Vote was unanimous approve, 6-0. Discussion Agenda Approval of Updated Master Fee Schedule. Council Member Crenshaw made a motion to defer this agenda item until the March 12, 2025 meeting. Council Member Ward seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0. Public Hearing: House Bill 581. Mayor Williams opened the Public Hearing to discuss House Bill 581. Mayor Williams explained the House Bill as it relates to Stephens Day and ad valorem property tax bills. There was no citizen input. Mayor Williams closed the Public Hearing. Department Reports:  Police/Municipal Court/Neighborhood Watch – Chief Sean Clayton  Fire – Chief Andrew Bateman  DPW – Oscar Crosby  Town Administrator – Matthew Walker  City Clerk/Zoning Administrator – Jan LeViner Legal Report Second Reading, 2025-01, Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. Council Member Ward made a motion to approve. Council Member Drohan seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve 6-0. Dr. Drohan discussed the proposed Emergency Contact List for Residents without Mobile/Internet Capabilities. Council Member Ward made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Personnel, Real Estate and Litigation. Council Member Crenshaw seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0. Council Member Ward made a motion to return to regular session. Council Member Drohan seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0. Mayor Williams called the regular session to order. Council Member Crenshaw made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Drohan seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:30PM, ______________________ Dana Williams, Mayor _______________________ Jan LeViner, Clerk