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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCAC 2021.09.14 Minutes_Citizen’s Advisory Council Minutes September 14, 2021 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers The Regular Meeting of Citizen’s Advisory Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present were Ryan Knox, Darius Jackson, DeCarlo Garcia, Felton Barnes. Called to Order This meeting was called to order by the Mr. Knox at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge was recited by members in attendance. Mayor’s Time City Government Week Mayor Whitten mentioned the recent event which included the 911 Memorial Ceremony/Dinner and the dedication of clock tower to the late City Attorney Ben Holley. He then reviewed the activities that will be taking place during City Government Week, October 18th-24th and invited the Board to take part in hosting a table at the Government Week activity on October 23rd. Approve Agenda Chairman Knox amended the current Agenda to include Item 5.1- to introduce the new board member and move 5.1 to 5.2. Motion made by a Board member to accept and approve the amended Agenda. Seconded by a Board member with all yeas the motion was approved by unanimous vote. Procedural Discussion Introduction of new Board member Mr. Knox introduced new member, Mr. Roy Estes. Mr. Estes gave a brief introduction of his personal and business background. Introducing Agenda Items for Discussion Mr. Knox noted that he would like to stick to, two Agenda items for the remainder of the year. He noted that it may be easier for the Board to just focus on these items and asked for any input. Discussion ensued. Action Items Agenda Topics for next Year Memorial Trees for Arbor Day Mr. Knox spoke to the Board about the possibility of planting memorial trees for Arbor Day, the kind of trees and the location of where the trees could be planted. Discussion ensued. Motion made by a Board member to approve the development of the Arbor Day Memorial Tree and to return with that in the next meeting. Seconded by a Board member with all yeas the motion was approved by unanimous vote. Classic Hoops Tournament Mr. Knox suggested having and or sponsoring a basketball tournament. Discussion ensued and item was tabled until the next meeting. Approval of minutes from the May 11, 2021, June 8, 2021, and the July 13, 2021, CAC meetings Mr. Knox asked for action. Motion made by a Board member approve the minutes from the May 11, 2021, June 8, 2021, and the July 13, 2021. Seconded by a Board member with all yeas the motion was approved by unanimous vote. General Discussion 1st Year of CAC Review Mr. Knox and members of the Board reviewed the items that were discussed and completed over in the first year of the Citizen’s Advisory Council. Adjournment This meeting was adjourned by Chairman Knox at 7:10 p.m. _____________________________ __________________________ Ryan Knox J B Whitten Chair of Citizen’s Advisory Council Mayor Minutes approve this_____ day of , 2021.