Minutes for April 15, 2008

Better Hometown Director Lindsey Wood reported that the Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success. Estimates indicate about 300 participants. Also the first of the Concert Series on April 12^th turned out about 100 people. Great to see that many people downtown. The City Wide Clean up is coming up on April 19^th and the City Wide Yard Sale is scheduled for May 3^rd.

Mayor Burgess reported that the By-Pass was on schedule with DOT to let a contract in 2010. He also announced that the City had received a $200,000 EPD Grant for clean up at the Mill site and thanked the Walton Tribune for a good article in the paper.

The agenda was approved as submitted.

Vice Mayor Terry made a motion, seconded by Council Member Porter to approve the minutes for March as submitted. After giving opportunity for discussion the Mayor called for a vote and all were in favor.

Council Member Peppers made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Terry to approve the financials for March 2008 as submitted. After giving opportunity for discussion the Mayor called for a vote and all were in favor.

Vice Mayor Terry made a motion, seconded by Council Member Peppers for the City and Planning & Zoning Commission to work with the City Attorney to update the City Zoning Ordinance at a price not to exceed $5,000. After giving opportunity for discussion the Mayor called for a vote and all were in favor.

Mayor Burgess gave a presentation to the Council (Traysa Price arrived at 6:55 PM) on his Downtown Design Concept. After some discussion Vice Mayor Terry made a motion, seconded by Council Member Price to go forward to get a plan. After giving opportunity for discussion the Mayor called for a vote and all were in favor.

Council Member Peppers made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Terry to the Anti-Drug Testing Procedures for the Gas Department. After giving opportunity for discussion the Mayor called for a vote and all were in favor.

Vice Mayor Terry made a motion, seconded by Council Member Price to approve a lease with GMA for $63,694 for 5 years for a tractor, bush hog and boom mower. After giving opportunity for discussion the Mayor called for a vote and all were in favor.

Vice Mayor Terry made a motion, seconded by Council Member Peppers to approve a contract with GTS for delinquent tax collections. After giving opportunity for discussion the Mayor called for a vote and all were in favor.

Council Member Price made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Terry to approve a proposal from Mauldin & Jenkins for audit services for FYE 2008, FYE 2009 and FYE 2010. After giving opportunity for discussion the Mayor called for a vote and all were in favor.

Council Member Peppers made a motion, seconded by Council Member Price to approve a bid from Todd Smith Grading for $780,126.47 and to pay Fred Eggers for inspections. After giving opportunity for discussion the Mayor called for a vote and all were in favor.

Meeting adjourned.