MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

CITY COMMISSION-CITY HALL

June 5, 2000

7:00 p.m.

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

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

DEPARTMENT REPORTS Gilbert stated his crew had mainly done routine work and is also still replacing water meters.

Gilbert also stated several of his men were attending Seminars on Natural Gas, he explained further.

City Mgr. Lay stated they were still replacing filters at the Water Plant.  Deadline for completion of the Water Plant project is July 5, 2000.

Comm. Jones ask if the right of ways have been cut on Forrest Hills.

Mayor Ray ask about the City’s new truck.  City Mgr. Lay explained they were having trouble finding this truck.  The Commission felt that if it wasn’t here go ahead and cancel order and purchase with Neil Sandler whom can also get the state contract.

OPEN ITEMS: Comm. Jones ask about Waynesboro Apparel.  City Mgr. Lay told the Commission they had paid for all bad checks and that they only had 6 employees.

Comm. Vencion made the motion, seconded by Comm. Jones to give Waynesboro Apparel a 90-day notice to evacuate the building, voted unanimous.

Comm. Jones ask about the Haggard Building.  City Mgr. Lay told the Commission that Mr. Minor has received his loans and that his business is starting to pick up.

Comm. Jones ask about budget and sales tax.

Comm. Vencion stated he would like to get started on the 3 star community.

Comm. Vencion ask if the City had the Police Officer that left our employment under contract.  City Mgr. Lay stated no.

City Mgr. Lay stated the fire works show for July 4, 2000 would cost approximately $4,500.  He stated the City or a sponsor would have to pay $2,000 and Coke would pay $2,500.  He stated the display would be July 1^st. and that he needs a location for this event.

City Mgr. Lay stated Gilda Collie had called him concerning an Industry interested in coming to Waynesboro.  This manufacturing plant makes screws.   City Mgr. Lay to contact Mr. Gum.

City Mgr. Lay stated he had been ask to get a Mutual Aid agreement with Multi County 22^nd. Judicial Task Force.  He explained further.

Comm. Jones ask who would be held liable?  More discussion was had with the decision to let Attorney Gray look over the agreement before the Commission makes a decision.

City Mgr. Lay told the Commission he would like to hire a seasonal worker to help the Parks Director.  He stated he had some monies left in the budget to pay for this help.

There being no further business to come before the Commission the motion was made by Comm. Vencion to adjourn and seconded by Comm. White.  Said meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

VISITORS PRESENT: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ludwig

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