HomeMy Public PortalAbout20200528Synopsis.docxCity Council Synopsis, May 28, 2020
Mayor Shirley Sessions called the meeting to order at 6:30PM via Zoom. Those present were Mayor pro tem Barry Brown, Jay Burke, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Nancy DeVetter and Spec Hosti.
Also attending were Dr. Shawn Gillen, City Manager; George Shaw, Director, Community Development; Dana Braun, Assistant City Attorney, Ellis, Painter, Ratterree and Adams; and Janet
LeViner, Clerk of Council.
Mayor Sessions placed the following on the Consent Agenda:
Minutes, City Council Meeting, May 14, 2020
Minutes, Special Meeting, May 19, 2020
City Manager admin assistant requesting funds transfer to cover current shortage and future invoices through fiscal year end. This line item pays for legal fees from Ellis, Painter,
Ratterree and Adams
Agreement: Earth Balance Corporation to implement a Sand Fence Installation Project
University of Georgia Agreement, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant
Spec Hosti made a motion to approve the consent agenda. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Public Hearing
Private Parking Lot in Residential Area, Russell Bridges, 1001 Butler Avenue. Spec Hosti made a motion to bring back to the June 11, 2020 City Council Meeting. Jay Burke seconded.
Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Consideration of Local Requests and Applications – Alcohol License
Coco’s Sunset Grille – 1A Old US Hwy 80: add beer/wine package sales and Sunday sales to existing alcohol license for take-out. Spec Hosti made a motion to bring back to Special Meeting
on June 3, 2020. Jay Burke seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations
Distribution of monies allocated the 4th of July Fireworks be distributed among local businesses. Monty Parks made a motion to leave the money in the general fund. Jay Burke seconded.
Voting in favor were Jay Burke, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Barry Brown, and Spec Hosti. Voting against was Nancy DeVetter. Vote to approve, 5-1.
Status of EOM Engineering Contract. Spec Hosti made a motion to authorize the City Manager to issue a 90-day Notice of Termination to EOM. Jay Burke seconded. Vote was unanimous to
approve, 6-0.
14th Street Crossover. Mayor pro tem Brown made a motion for the City Manager to approach the USACOE to options with the crossover. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve,
6-0.
Spec Hosti made a motion to adjourn. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05PM.
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Janet LeViner, MMC
Clerk of Council