The regular monthly meeting for the month of July was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by the Honorable Mayor Don R. Emmons.
Members present: Clemontine F. Washington, Mayor Pro-Tem; Levern Clancy, Jr., Councilman; Henry O. Stevens, Sr., Councilman; and Jim H. Woods, Councilman.
The Mayor called the meeting to order with the invocation repeated, and everyone repeating The Lord’s Prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was recited by everyone.
Minutes – Councilman Jim Woods made the motion to approve the minutes dated June 09, 2008. The motion was seconded by Councilman Levern Clancy, Jr. This motion was passed unanimously.
Unfinished Business
A. Midway Station – Occupational License pending the restoration of billboard. Councilman Clancy stated that
painting the billboard didn’t bring it up to the sign ordinance standards. Councilman Clancy made a motion that the business need to be closed until the matter is corrected. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington requested that Councilman Clancy withdrawn the motion, extending the temporary license an additional 30 days. Councilman Clancy made a motion to take extracts from the Sign Ordinance and present them to Mr. Patel and allow 30 additional days for the billboard to be brought up to the Sign Ordinance standards. This motion was seconded by Councilman Henry O. Stevens, Sr. This motion was passed unanimously.
New Business
A. Sanitary Sewer Roadway Boring – T. R. Long Engineering – Mr. Trent Long recommended Paul Krebs Construction Co. as the low bidder in the amount of
$49,657.00. If approved by the Mayor and Council the
Contractor will receive the bid. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to accept Paul Krebs Construction Co. bid in the amount of $49,657.00.
This motion was seconded by Councilman Henry O. Stevens, Sr. This motion was passed unanimously.
B. Henrietta’s Art of Baking Occupational License – Mrs. Henrietta Weaver requested approval for her occupational license. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to approve Henrietta’s Art of Baking Occupational License. This motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy. This motion was passed unanimously.
C. H & W Lawn Care Service Occupational License –
Mrs. Sheree Devillars requested approval for her occupational license. Councilman Woods made the motion to approve H & W Lawn Care Service Occupational License. This motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Washington. This motion was passed unanimously.
D. Autumn Archery Occupational License – Mrs. Rebecca Beasley requested approval for her occupational license. Councilman Stevens made the motion to approve Autumn Archery Occupational License. This motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Washington. This motion was passed unanimously.
E. Uniforms Unlimited Occupational License – Ms. Sametria Harris requested approval for her occupational license. Mayor Pro-Tem made the motion to approve Uniforms Unlimited Occupational License. This motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy. This motion was passed unanimously.
F. Shrimp Shack Too Occupational License – Councilman Stevens made the motion to approve Shrimp Shack Too Occupational License. This motion was seconded by Councilman Woods. This motion was passed unanimously.
G. Coastal Family Salon Sign – A copy of the sign approved by Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission.
Mrs. Attical stated that the new sign is in compliance with the sign ordinance.
H. Comprehensive Plan Resolution – Mayor Pro-Tem Washington moved to have the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission to be designated as the organization responsible for conducting comprehensive planning activities in the City of Midway. This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. This motion was passed unanimously.
I. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance 2008-012 – Mayor Emmons opened the public hearing. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to adjourn the public hearing and go back into regular session. This motion was seconded by Councilman Woods. This motion was passed unanimously. (attached)
J. Intergovernmental Agreement for Road Maint. & Services - Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to accept the agreement. This motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy. This motion was passed unanimously. (attached)
K. Intergovernmental Agreement SPLOST Agreement –
Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to accept the agreement. This motion was seconded by Councilman Woods. This motion was passed unanimously. (attached)
L. Adult Entertainment Moratorium Resolution - Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to adopt the Resolution with the necessary corrections by Attorney Richard Braun, Jr. This motion was seconded by Councilman Woods. This motion was passed unanimously.
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M. Liberty County Development Authority 2008-032-MW– Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Councilman Woods. This motion was passed unanimously. Mrs. Attical explained the plat of the property and Mr. Ron Tolley was present if there were any concerns. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Councilman Woods.
This motion was passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington motion to approve rezoning with standard conditions. This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. This motion was passed unanimously.
Executive Session – Councilman Stevens made a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel. This motion was seconded by councilman Clancy. Salaries were discussed. Councilman Clancy made a motion adjourn executive session. This motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Washington. This motion was passed unanimously.
Councilman Clancy made a motion to increase the finance director and city clerk’s 3.5%. The increase is in affect immediately. Councilman Clancy withdrew the motion. Councilman Clancy made a motion to give the finance director and city clerk a 3.5% cost of living increase. This motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Washington. This motion was passed unanimously.
Councilman Clancy made the motion to adjourn the regular monthly meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Adjourn
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Don R. Emmons, Mayor Lynette G Cook-Osborne,
City Clerk
