MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING

CITY COMMISSION-CITY HALL

February 20, 2001

7:00 p.m.

Mayor Ray opened the special meeting.

City Mgr. Lay told the Commission that Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon were not interested in the proposal.  They felt they had fulfilled their contract with the City and the minimum they would except is $17,500.00.

City Mgr. Lay stated he had talked with Atty. Gray and he stated that if we took this to court it would cost a minimum of $10,000.

Mike Duncan told the Commission the discussion he had with Quinn Construction.  He also stated he had put a lien on the project until he was paid for services rendered.

Some discussion was had about doing core samples on the concrete.  Comm. White suggested getting test done and then if it comes back o.k. pay the $8500.00 in question and be through with this project.

The Commission gave City Mgr. Lay the authority to contact World Testing Laboratories in Mt. Juliet about doing the test not to exceed $5,000.

There being no further business the motion was made by Comm. Jones to adjourn and seconded by Comm. Vencion.  Said meeting adjourned at 810 p.m.

VISITORS PRESENT: Mike Duncan, Rex Moore

MEMBERS PRESENT: