City of Midway
Regular Monthly Meeting
March 08, 2010
6:00 P.M.
The Honorable Dr. Clemontine F. Washington, Mayor - Presiding
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes of February 03, 2010
February 08, 2010
February 22, 2010
6. Wastewater Presentation – Lindsay Swida
7. Keep Liberty County Beautiful – Clean-up Date
8. Council Planning Recommendation
9. Unfinished Business -
A. LCPC Presentations – Mrs. Debra Attical, Zoning Administrator
1. Cole & Sons Mobile Detailing Occupational License
2. Robert Pringle Special Exception 2009-047-MW
3. East Wood Village Rezoning Petition 2009-053-MW,
2009-054-MW; and 2009-055-MW
4. Veteran’s Floor Maintenance LLC
B. Midway Day Festival
10. New Business -
A. M. Summers Consulting Occupational Licenses
B. Beijing House Occupational License
C. Willie Mae’s Occupational License
D. Amendment to Midway Fire Ordinance Chapter 2;
Article A- Sec. 3-2-3
11. Announcements
12. Adjourn
Official Minutes of the Midway City Council
Regular Monthly Meeting
March 08, 2010
The regular monthly meeting for the month of March was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by the Honorable Mayor Dr. Clemontine F. Washington.
Members present: Curtes H. Roberts, Sr., Mayor Pro-Tem; Levern Clancy, Jr., Councilman; Melice H. Hamilton, Councilwoman; and Terrence Doyle, Councilman.
Mayor Washington greeted the audience.
Invocation by the Mayor Pro-Tem Curtes H. Roberts, Sr.
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag led by Councilman Levern Clancy, Jr.
Approval of Agenda – Councilman Clancy made the motion to approve the agenda as printed. Mayor Pro-Tem Roberts seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
Approval of Minutes- February 03, 2010 – It was moved by Councilman Clancy to adopt the minutes as written. Mayor Pro-Tem Roberts seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
February 08, 2010 – It was moved by Councilman Clancy to adopt the minutes with the necessary corrections. Councilwoman Hamilton seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
February 22, 2010 - It was moved by Mayor Pro-tem Roberts to adopt the minutes with the necessary corrections. Councilman Clancy seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Waste Water Presentation – Lindsay Swida- Mr. Swida is the water/wastewater operator for the City of Midway. Mr. Swida stated that the City of Midway has a permit to withdraw 300,000 gallons of water per day from the Floridian Aquifer. Mr. Swida stated that during the summer months there are large amounts of unaccounted water pumped from the city well. Mr. Swida stated that we have applied for a permit to pump more water. Hopefully Environmental Protection Division (EPD) will approve the permit to allow more than 300,000 gallons to be pumped per day. Mr. Swida stated that the City of midway has a commitment with the Liberty County Industrial Authority (LCDA) to collect 200,000 gallons of wastewater per day. Mr. Swida stated if the city is going to grow the Treatment Plant will have to expand. Mr. Swida stated that there are a few maintenance issues at the treatment plant, old vehicles and scrap that need to be removed from the site. There is a sludge problem in pond number one. The treatment plant site had 80+ acres of planted pines which is an asset.
Mr. Richard Braun, Jr., City Attorney stated that the City of Midway is involved in a reciprocal agreement with the Liberty County Development Authority. Attorney Braun also stated a part of the agreement is that LCDA have water capacity of approximately 1,000,000 gallons per day (gpd) withdrawal permit under the Glebe agreement. LCDA will provide the City of Midway 300,000 gallons per day (gpd). Attorney Braun stated that the expansion of the water facility would be expensive and the City Council needs to explore the agreements first.
Keep Liberty County Beautiful – Clean Up Date – Mayor Washington stated that she spoke with Mrs. Sara Swida, Keep Liberty County Beautiful Director, and the April 10th date would be during the Liberty County Board of Education spring break. The new suggested date is April 17th. Councilman Terrence Doyle made the motion to change the date from April 10, 2010 to April 17, 2010. Councilman Clancy seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Council Planning Recommendation - The Mayor and Council made the recommendation on February 22, 2010 that the City purchase a 360 zero turn lawn mower and the city employees along with part time workers if needed, will cut the grass for the year 2010. Mayor Pro-Tem Roberts made the motion to adopt the above recommendation that the City purchase a 360 zero turn lawn mower and the city employees along with part time workers if needed, will cut the grass for the year 2010. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Unfinished Business -
Cole & Sons Mobile Detailing Occupational License – Mrs. Debra Attical, Zoning Administrator of Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission, stated that the LCPC recommended approval at the Midway Town Center Car Wash in the designated Bay # 4 as stated in Mr. Michael W. Wilson’s letter, to have the proper disposal of the chemicals. Mayor Pro-Tem Roberts made the motion to approve Cole & Sons Mobile Detailing Occupational License. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Robert Pringle Special Exception 2009-047-MW – Mrs. Debra Attical , Zoning Administrator of Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission, stated she didn’t have any additional information.
Councilman Doyle made the motion to deny approval for Robert Pringle Special Exception 2009-47-MW. Councilman Clancy seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
East Wood Village – Mrs. Attical didn’t have any additional information but requested that the Rezoning Petitions: 2009-053, 054, 055 MW, The Eastwood Village Subdivision be tabled again. Rezoning petition: 2009-053-MW Request submitted by George and Susan Haray owners of Parcel 241A 107 which contain 12,237 sq ft. of uplands, located on Olde Cottage Lane. Rezoning petition: 2009-054-MW Request submitted by The Mulberry Company, LLC owners of the remaining subdivision parcels except parcel 109. Rezoning petition: 2009-055-MW Request submitted by Bryan Bank & Trust, owners of parcel 241 A 115, located on Veranda Trail within Eastwood Village Subdivision, the lot contains .28 acres of upland more or less. The owners request to rezone the parcels from R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District) to R-2 (Single Family Dwelling District) for the purpose of changing the front yard setback from thirty-five (35) feet to twenty-five (25) feet. Note ** Excludes lot 16 (parcel 241A 109) ** Add to the areas requesting rezoning parcel 241A 085** Councilman Doyle made the motion to table the rezoning petitions list above. Councilman Hamilton seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Veteran’s Floor Maintenance, LLC – Mrs. Attical stated the LCPC recommends approval with the following special conditions: 1. List this business with the Fire Authority and submit a list of all chemicals that will be used by this business. 2. Give an escape plan to the Midway Volunteer Fire Department and the Liberty County Fire Authority. Mr. John Slappy, the owner is present on this evening. Councilwoman Hamilton made the motion to approve the Veteran’s Floor Maintenance, LLC Occupational License. Councilman Clancy seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Midway Day Festival – Councilman Clancy stated that the Midway Day Festival will be a three day event as follow: April 18th at Midway Civic Center with Midway Middle School Step Team and other gospel groups in the community; April 21st at Midway/Riceboro Library Branch and conclude on April 24th at Cay Creek Wetland Center with festivities from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Councilman Clancy distributed a flyer with three themes. Council voted 3 to 1 voted for the Theme: Midway Transformed From Past to Present. Mr. Clancy reminded the Council that each council will be responsible for decorating a bulletin board in the civic center by April 16, 2010.
New Business
M. Summers Consulting Occupational License - Mrs. Attical presented the LCPC recommendation of approval. Councilman Doyle made the motion to approve M. Summers Consulting Occupational License. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Beijing House Occupational License – Mrs. Attical presented the LCPC recommendation of approval. Councilman Clancy made the motion to approve Beijing House Occupational License. Councilman Doyle seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Willie Mae’s Occupational License – Mrs. Attical presented the LCPC recommendation of approval. Councilman Clancy made the motion to approve Willie Mae’s Occupational License. Councilwoman Hamilton seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Amendment to Midway Fire Ordinance Chapter 2; Article A-
Sec. 3-2-3 – Councilwoman Hamilton stated that she would like to start charging a false alarm service fee. Chief Chipp stated from November 2009 to present the Midway Volunteer Fire Department had over 30 false alarm calls from one location. Councilwoman Hamilton stated it’s very expensive to the city. Attorney Braun stated that he and the City Clerk will work on the amendment. The first reading will be at the April 12, 2010 meeting.
Hazard Mitigation Planning Resolution – Mayor Washington stated that she had met with Mr. Mike Hodges and the City of Midway need to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Planning Resolution to be in compliance. Mr. Hodges sent a letter informing the Midway City Council that appendix G doesn’t exist. Councilman Clancy made the motion to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Planning Resolution. Councilwoman Hamilton seconded the motion. 3 Votes for 1 against (Councilman Doyle). Mayor Washington requested the City Clerk to go and make copies and distribute to the City Council.
Announcements – Mayor Washington informed the City Council that their registration forms for the GMA Annual Training in Savannah was needed this evening. Mayor Washington reminded the Council that the planning meeting will be held on March 22, 2010.
Adjourn - Councilwoman Hamilton made the motion to adjourn the regular monthly meeting at 7:45 p.m. This motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy. This motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Clemontine F. Washington, Mayor
Lynette G Cook-Osborne, City Clerk
