Notice
Midway City Council
will hold the
regular monthly meeting
Sept. 08, 2008
6:00 p.m.
The public is welcome.
Regular Monthly Meeting
Sept. 08, 2008
6:00 P.M.
Agenda
1. Call to Order and Invocation
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Corrections, if any, to Minutes
4. Approval to Minutes of August 11, 2008
5. Unfinished Business
A. Adult Entertainment Moratorium Resolution
B. Midway Station Occupational License – Mr. Patel
6. New Business
A. Gwendolyn Lowe – Director of Finance
B. Riceboro Preschool Learning Center Occupational License
C. Rezoning Petition 2008-043-MW – Mrs. Attical
D. Annexation Ordinance 2008-014 - Mrs. Attical
E. City Equipment
F. Gateway Sector Plan – Midway Civic Center –
09/10/2008 5:30-7:00 p.m.
7. Executive Session - Personnel
8. Adjourn
Official Minutes of the Midway City Council
Regular Monthly Meeting
August 11, 2008
9397 E. Oglethorpe Hwy.
Midway, GA 31320
The regular monthly meeting for the month of August 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.
Old Business:
A. Adult Entertainment Moratorium Resolution - The City Attorney will present this Resolution at the next regular meeting.
B. Midway Station Occupational License – Mr. Patel will be notified in writing of the requirements for the billboards located on the Midway Station property.
New Business:
A. Memorandum of Understanding Agreement among the City of Midway and Liberty County for the Creation of Growth Management Partnership Resolution. Councilman Clancy stated that the Liberty County Commissioners hasn’t passed this Agreement and Resolution. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington questioned are there any provisions for the City of Midway to back out of this partnership. Mayor Emmons stated that the funds would come from account #44157873. Mayor Emmons also informed the Council that City of Hinesville and City of Riceboro has adopted the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement and the Creation of Growth Management Partnership to Assess the Impacts of the Expected Growth at Fort Stewart.
Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement. This motion was seconded by Councilman Woods. Final vote 2 approves 2 opposed; Mayor Emmons breaks the tie with an approval. (3 approves, and 2 oppose) This motion was passed.
Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to adopt the Resolution of the City of Midway Regarding the Fort Stewart Growth Management Partnership. This motion was seconded by Councilman Woods. Final votes 3 approve and 1 Councilman Stevens opposed. This motion was passed.
Approval of Minutes – Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to approve the minutes dated July 28, 2008 as printed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy.
B. Hollow Oak Cleaning Services Occupational License - Mrs. Jodi Ieralli stated that magnetic signs will be used and taken off before entering her neighborhood. Councilman Woods made the motion to approve the Occupational License of Hollow Oak Cleaning Services. This motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy. This motion was passed unanimously.
C. Riceboro Preschool Learning Center – This business requires a state license. The new business owner needs to complete a new application. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made a motion to disapprove this occupational license.
This motion was seconded by Councilman Woods. This motion was passed unanimously.
Councilman Woods made the motion to adjourn the regular monthly meeting. Councilman Stevens seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Adjourn
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Don R. Emmons, Mayor Lynette G Cook-Osborne,
City Clerk
Official Minutes of the Midway City Council
Regular Monthly Meeting
September 08, 2008
9397 E. Oglethorpe Hwy.
Midway, GA 31320
The regular monthly meeting for the month of August was called to order at 6:08 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.
Approval of Minutes – Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to approve the minutes dated August 11, 2008 with the correction of punctuation. This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. This motion was passed unanimously.
Unfinished Business:
Adult Entertainment Moratorium Resolution - Councilman Clancy made the motion to adopt this Resolution with the necessary changes made by City Attorney Richard Braun, Jr. for a period of 120 days. This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. This motion was passed unanimously.
Midway Station Occupational License – Mr. Patel has failed to comply with the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Patel was presented with extracts from the Sign Ordinance, and allowed 30 additional days for the billboards located at Hwy 17 & Hwy 84 Intersection to be brought up to the Sign Ordinance standards. Mr. Patel’s temporary license will expire on Sept. 10, 2008. Mr. Patel will be sited for operating a business without a valid business license each day after the close of business on Sept. 10, 2008 and each day he is open thereafter.
New Business:
Gwendolyn Lowe – Director of Finance – Councilman Clancy made the motion to move Mrs. Lowe from A to G under new business. This motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Washington. This motion was passed unanimously.
Riceboro Preschool Learning Center Occupational License – Ms. Mary Scott requested to withdraw her application for an occupational license at this time. Ms. Scott stated that she has her Director’s license and she is employed by Mrs. Neloweze Cooper.
Mrs. Attical presented Rezoning Petition 2008-043-MW with recommendation of approval by Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission (LCPC) and Annexation Ordinance 2008-014 with recommendation of approval by LCPC. Councilman Stevens made the motion to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy.
This motion was passed unanimously. Councilman Woods wanted to know who would be responsible for supplying waste water and water services to this property. Attorney Braun explained that that if the property is located in the service delivery strategy the service provider would not change. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to adjourn the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. This motion was passed unanimously.
Rezoning Petition 2008-043-MW – Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to approve Rezoning Petition 2008-043-MW. This motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy. This motion was passed unanimously.
Annexation Ordinance 2008-014 – Councilman Woods made the motion to adopt the Annexation Ordinance 2008-014.
This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. This motion was passed unanimously.
City Equipment – Mayor Emmons stated the city needs a dump truck to pick up debris by the roads, hauling dirt, and when cleaning ditches. Councilman Woods suggested that Councilman Clancy be in charge of this duty. Councilman Woods made the motion to purchase a dump truck not to exceed $10,000.00 This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington voted nay.
Gateway Sector Plan Meeting – Mayor Emmons reminded the council to attend the Gateway Sector meeting to be held on Sept. 10, 2008 at 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Midway Civic Center.
Gwendolyn Lowe – Director of Finance – Mrs. Lowe presented financial statements, and explained that she had started the depreciation process and Capital Improvements plans. Mrs. Lowe will print break downs for the council.
Public Concerns - Ms. Karen Schuchter the owner of 64 Brookwood Court stated that she has an unusually problem with wild hogs in her yard. Mrs. Schuchter is seeking assistance from the city.
Executive Session – Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel. This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. This motion was passed unanimously.
Hiring an additional police officer was the subject. Councilman Clancy made the motion to adjourn executive session and return to regular session. This motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Washington. This motion was passed unanimously.
Councilman Woods made the motion to hire Timothy March Rich, Sr. This motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy. This motion was passed unanimously.
Mayor Emmons stated that we have an invoice from Mrs. Debra Attical in the amount of $ 280 to cover her personal lost during an incident that happened on August 11, 2008 at Midway Civic Center. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to reimburse Mrs. Debra Attical $ 280 for personal losses incurred when she fell on August 11, 2008. This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. Councilman Woods voted nay.
Adjourn – Council Stevens made the motion to adjourn the regular monthly meeting. This motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy. This motion was passed unanimously.
Adjourn
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Don R. Emmons, Mayor Lynette G Cook-Osborne,
City Clerk
