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City of West Point Regular Council Meeting Minutes Monday, June 10, 2024 @ 5:30 PM West Point Council Chambers The regular meeting of the Mayor and Council was held in the Council Chambers June 10, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. with Mayor Steven M. Tramell presiding. Members Present: Members Absent: Mayor Pro-Tempore Joseph R. Downs III Councilmember Gloria R. Marshall Councilmember Joel B. Finlay Councilmember Sandra Thornton Councilmember Gerald W. Ledbetter Councilmember Kevin M. Patrick Councilmember Gerald W. Ledbetter gave the opening prayer. Mayor Steve Tramell led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Tramell called the meeting of the Council to order. MINUTES Mayor Tramell asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the April 30, 2024, and the May 13, 2024, meetings. Councilmember Gerald W. Ledbetter made said motion, seconded by Councilmember Kevin M. Patrick; passed unanimously. FINANCIAL REPORT Mayor Tramell stated the financial report for approval is in the Council packet. Mayor Tramell asked for a motion to approve the May 2024 Financial report. Councilmember Kevin M. Patrick made said motion, seconded by Councilmember Gerald W. Ledbetter; passed unanimously. AGENDA Mayor Tramell reviewed the agenda and asked for a motion to approve the agenda. • Juneteenth Proclamation • Board and Committee Statement of Interest to Serve • Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Voting Delegate Councilmember Joseph R. Downs III made said motion; seconded by Councilmember Kevin M. Patrick and passed unanimously. Page 2 of 3 JUNETEENTH PROCLAMATION Mayor Tramell read a proclamation proclaiming the month of June to be noted as Juneteenth month in the City of West Point. He also acknowledged the 159th anniversary of Juneteenth and honored the Lamp Bearers, local senior residents ages 95 and above. which included, Ms. Mary Francis Pittman 95, Mr. Godfrey Greenwood 96, Ms. Maudie Taylor 96, Ms. Bessie L. Wright 96, Ms. Rosie DeVance 97, Ms. Jo Francis Jackson 97, Ms. Francis Pal Reaves 97, Ms. Nancy Huguley 98, Ms. Mattie Davis 99, Ms. Minnie Clyde Murphy 99, Mr. A. R. Ransom 99, Ms. Viola Hudmon 100, Ms. Dorothy Allen 101, Ms. Clemmie Jones 101, Ms. Lula Mae Roberts 107, and Ms. Mary Sledge 107. The festival will be held on June 15th in downtown Lanett. Chairperson Carmen B. McCoy stated one of the Lamp Bearers, Ms. Nancy Huguley passed this past Sunday. The Juneteenth committee thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. BOARD AND COMMITTEE STATEMENT OF INTEREST TO SERVE Mayor Tramell asked for a motion to approve an updated application for Board and committees Statement of Interest to serve to include “Submit statements of interest to Kristin Lester or City Manager’s designee at West Point City Hall, the appointment list will be placed on city website and social media, applications must be submitted 20 days prior to the city council scheduled business meeting to vote on the appointment. No applications will be accepted more than 60 days prior to the business meeting at which the application will be considered. Applications must be specific to the board, authority, or committee the applicant wishes to serve. Limited to two per application. Once applicants are considered and the position filled by the council, all other applicants will be required to reapply for future consideration. Councilmember Joseph R. Downs III made said motion, seconded by Councilmember Kevin M. Patrick; passed unanimously. MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AUTHORITY OF GEORGIA VOTING DELEGATE Mayor Tramell asked for a motion to appoint Ed Moon to serve as the City’s voting delegate on the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia’s (MEAG) Election Committee, with authority to cast all votes to which this city is entitled. Mayor Steve Tramell is appointed as alternate voting delegate. Councilmember Gerald W. Ledbetter made said motion. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Joseph R. Downs III; passed unanimously. 2 Page 3 of 3 OTHER Mayor Tramell stated there will not be a meeting on June 25, 2024, due to Georgia Municipal Convention and no meeting on July 8, 2024, due to no business. There will be a work session on Tuesday, July 30th at 5:30 p.m. and the next Business meeting on Monday, August 12th at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURN Mayor Tramell asked for a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Joseph R. Downs III made said motion and seconded by Councilmember Kevin M. Patrick; passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________ ______________________ Richard McCoy Steven M. Tramell City Clerk Mayor 3