MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

CITY COMMISSION-CITY HALL

November 13, 2000

7:00 p.m.

Mayor Ray opened the meeting; City Mgr. Lay gave the invocation.

Comm. Jones made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous regular meeting as received, seconded by Comm. Vencion, voted unanimous.

Vice-Mayor Creasy made the motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting as received, seconded by Comm. Jones, voted unanimous.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS Gilbert told the Commission his crews had been working on the gas line up Shake Rag Hill, and also still working on the sewer rehab.

City Mgr. Lay told the Commission they were having problems locating the owner of the Nazarene Church where sewer line repairs needs to be done.  He explained further.

City Mgr. Lay stated he had talked with the Core of Engineers and they recommended put field in behind gas lines at Green River Bridge and let the creek re-route itself. 

Tim told the Commission he was having the Turkey Trot this weekend.

Tim also told the Commission about a program he had established with the Merchants purchasing Christmas banners to be displayed around the square for Christmas.  He explained in depth the cost per banner and etc.

Chief Seitz ask the Commission that since 13 South has been annexed if Officer Baer could take his patrol car home.

After some discussion Comm. Jones made the motion to leave as is, seconded by Comm. White.  Roll call as follows: Comm. Jones, yes, Comm. White, yes, Vice-Mayor Creasy, no, Comm. Vencion, yes and Mayor Ray, no.  Motion passed 3 to 2.

6A)  WELL DRILLING City Mgr. Lay stated he had checked about the liability in searching for water whereupon we hid bad water.  He stated he talked with EPA in Atlanta and they said that if we hit bad water and didn’t intend to use it all we had to do was seal it up.

Atty. Gray stated that if it was on a landowner’s property they need to sign a form whereas if they find anything wrong with the water they can’t hold the City liable for anything.

Kenneth Gentry with Miller Drilling came before the Commission and gave a run of the phases we would have to go through.

The census of the Commission was for Atty. Gray to check on the limit we can spend before going out for bids, whether it be $7,500 or $10,000.

6C)  SPRINKLER SYSTEM City Mgr. Lay stated on one of the bids the material only was $5,800 assuming the City did it’s own labor.  To have a special meeting Thursday at 6:00 p.m. to discuss this further.

OPEN ITEMS: Comm. Jones ask about the piece in the paper about City furnishing water for the 13 North water project.  He stated he thought it was understood that the City would only provide water if they had it.

City Mgr. Lay told the Commission that as of January 1, 2001 the City’s dental plan would not have a dentist locally.  He stated he had been looking elsewhere and the best he could find would be for the City to be self-insured. 

Comm. Jones made the motion, seconded by Comm. Vencion to leave as is until July.  Roll call as follows:  Comm. Jones, yes, Comm. White, yes, Vice-Mayor Creasy, yes, Comm. Vencion, yes and Mayor Ray, yes.  Motion passed by unanimous vote.

City Mgr. Lay told the Commission that he was looking into hiring another maintenance worker to take care of paper work, maintenance work, cleaning of dog pens and etc.  He explained there was already monies appropriated in the budget for an extra person.

Comm. Vencion ask about the Water Plant.  City Mgr. Lay stated the handrails have been constructed and the contractor will be back this week to seal leaks.

Comm. Vencion stated he had been contacted about the pavilions in the City park being nasty this weekend.  City Mgr. Lay explained what had transpired at the pavilion.

City Mgr. Lay told the Commission that the Old City Hall was in desperate need of a roof.  This to go out for bids.

Mayor Ray ask if you could light the tennis courts at the park with floodlights.  Some discussion was had.

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the motion was made by Comm White to adjourn and seconded by Comm. Vencion.  Said meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

VISITORS PRESENT: Kenneth Gentry, Tom Killien

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