Town Council Regular Meeting

Tyrone Town Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2018 Present: Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Furr Council Member Ken Matthews Council Member Ryan Housley Council Member Linda Howard Town Manager Jonathan Lynn Finance Manager Sandy Beach Town Attorney Dennis Davenport Town Clerk Dee Baker Mayor Eric Dial was absent Mayor Pro Tem Furr opened the meeting and Council Member Howard gave the Invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments Approval of Agenda Council Member Matthews made a motion to approve the agenda. Council Member Howard seconded the motion. Motion was approved 4-0. Consent Agenda: All matters listed under this item are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately. Approval of Special Called minutes, June 7, 2018 and regular meeting minutes, June 7, 2018. Council Member Housley made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Matthews seconded the motion. Motion was approved 4-0. Page 1 of 4 Old Business: 1. Consideration to approve Resolution No. 2018-04 adopting the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget. Jonathan Lynn, Town Manager Mr. Lynn stated that no changes had been made after the initial changes requested from Council. The document before them was the final document. Council Member Housley made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-04 adopting the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget as presented. Council Member Matthews seconded the motion. Motion was approved 4-0. New Business: 2. Consideration to approve the hiring of a Town Engineer/Public Works Director. Jonathan Lynn, Town Manager Mr. Lynn stated that his intention was to seek approval for the Town Engineer/Public Works Director. A possible candidate was selected. The candidate called this week and stated that due to a family situation that prohibited him to move from South Carolina he will be unable to accept the position at this time. Mr. Lynn asked for no action to be taken on the item. Staff Comments Mr. Lynn informed Council that most if not all municipalities applying for the budget award this year has submitted headshots of their Mayor and Council. At no cost to the Town prior to a Town meeting a photographer could take their photos next to the American Flag. Council Member Howard asked for the deadline. Mr. Lynn stated that the pictures needed to be submitted by September. Mr. Lynn ended by stating that he would execute the coordination. Mr. Lynn informed everyone that Action Wrestling was coming back to the Recreation Center for a performance on Friday, June 29th and that once again all VIP seat were sold. Mr. Lynn shared that he would be out of the office Friday, Monday and Tuesday for the GMA Conference but would be available by phone or email. Mr. Lynn announced that Town offices would be closed for the July 4th holiday. Page 2 of 4 Chief Perkins relayed to Council that he was of the understanding that policy stated; if a position was previously approved, there was no need for a vote from Council when the position was in need to be re-filled. He stated that after meeting with Ms. Beach and Mr. Lynn; he put the cart before the horse and hired Officer Cody Clark. He added that Officer Clark hails from Selma and was a great fit for the force. He completed his Georgia certification and met all requirements. Chief Perkins asked for ratification and added that in the future he would seek Council’s approval prior to hiring. Council Member Housley made a motion to approve the hiring of Officer Charles “Cody” Clark to begin immediately. Council Member Howard seconded the motion. Motion was approved 4-0. Council Member Furr shared that she also believed the hiring process for an established position was the responsibility of the department head. Council Member Housley inquired as to the reasoning why this was a policy. Mr. Lynn stated that the policy was in effect prior to his arrival. The policy in place states that Council approves all hires but not terminations. If an appeal was requested, then Council would be the deciding body. Chief Perkins added that he was under the impression that if the position was a currently funded position, department heads would have the ability to hire. Chief Perkins added that currently the employee handbook was being reviewed for changes and this practice could be added. Chief Perkins stated that he would be out of the office next week and the July 4th week as well but would be available if needed. Council Comments Council Member Furr inquired as to why the Windsor Park signage has not been erected. Mr. Lynn stated that it was his understanding that the sign had initially been constructed, however; the fabrication began upon payment from the Town. It will take a little longer than expected. Council Member Furr announced that she had received several calls thanking the Town for removing the bushes on Laurelwood Road and Briarwood Road that blocked the view of oncoming traffic. Page 3 of 4 Adjournment Council Member Matthews made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Housley seconded the motion. Motion was approved 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 pm. _______________________ ___________________ Gloria Furr, Mayor Pro Tem Dee Baker, Town Clerk Page 4 of 4