MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry
D. Roseberry, Mayor; and Councilmembers: George Holt; Jim Windham; David Eady;
Mike Ready; and Sarah Davis. Councilmember Jeff Wearing was not in attendance.
OTHERS PRESENT: Matt
Pepper, Assistant City Manager; Dave Harvey, Chief; Jody Reid, Utility
Superintendent; Lauran Willis, City Clerk, Hoyt and LaTrelle Oliver, Erik
Oliver, Teresa and Darryl Welch, Judy Greer, Cheryl Ready, Peggy Madden, Laura
McCanless, Hubert White, Ben Palmer from Oxford College and Noah Corimano-White
of Oxford College.
Agenda – Attachment A
The meeting was called to order by the Hon. Jerry D.
Roseberry, Mayor
Honorary Councilmember of the Month
Mayor Roseberry introduced Ben Palmer from Oxford College as Honorary
Councilmember of the month.
Mayor’s Announcements:
Mayor Roseberry appointed Councilmember Sarah Davis to work
with City Clerk Lauran Willis with this year’s July 4th celebration
and in the selection of a Grand Marshal.
Roseberry said he, Matt, Jody, Dave and Lauran met with Bureau Veritas today
regarding the Code Enforcement contract and found that they also do building
inspections. Roseberry asked Council if they would be interested in an
additional contract with them to do building inspections for the city. Matt will put together a package for the March
work session.
Minor Subdivision
The Planning Commission recommends the approval of a
minor subdivision for Hubert White and Joyce Sullivan at the corner of Asbury
Street and W. Watson Street. This item
will be on the March 5th agenda for a vote. Attachment B
107 W. Clark Street
Erik Oliver presented his report to Council regarding the restoration of the city-owned property located at 107 W. Clark Street. Oliver touched on the highlights of the project. He said there are very limited state
funds for historical restoration projects. He suggested a community fund raising campaign to help offset part of the cost. Council was in agreement that the city needs to contract with a structural engineer to inspect the buildings to assure their soundness and then move forward with getting a new roof to prevent further water damage. It was also recommended the need for a project manager to oversee the project. Councilmember Eady recommended Erik Oliver as a potential project manager to oversee its efforts and execute ideas and manage the project. Jim Windham agreed with Eady and was also in favor of Erik as
project manager. Holt recommended the funding for the restoration be put in the FY2019 Capital Budget and to move forward with this project. Roseberry asked Matt to move forward with getting an engineer to inspect the structures and appointment of a project manager for the Yarbrough House project will be on the council’s March 5 agenda for discussion and action.
(Attachment C)
101 Longstreet Circle
Cheryl Ready, Chairperson for the Trees, Parks and Recreation Board
said they have reviewed this property and determined it unsafe for a community
park. Their recommendation was to keep
the lot as a well maintained open vista with its natural surroundings.
6153 Emory
Street Demolition
Assistant City Manager Matt Pepper said we have received two bids for
the asbestos abatement and demolition of the house located at 6153 Emory
Street. His recommendation was to award
the project to Enviroprobe, LLC at the cost of $21,550. This item will be on the March 5th
agenda for a vote. (Attachment D)
FY2019 Budget
Report
Mayor Roseberry appointed the committees for work on the FY2019
Budgets. For the General Operating
Budget he appointed Mike Ready as Chair with Jeff Wearing and Sarah Davis. For the Capital Budget he appointed George
Holt as Chair, with David Eady and Jim Windham.
Roseberry said we should have a first draft report at the March 19, 2018
work session. (Attachment E)
N. Emory Sewer
Project Easements
Assistant City Manager Matt Pepper said after the changes requested in
the design there are six properties that will need new easements. He has the
new easement documents from the City Attorney and he and Jody Reid are working
to obtain the signatures for the new easements.
Chasing Coral Film Screening
Councilmember David Eady said Lyn Pace, Chaplin for Oxford College is
working with the Atlanta Science Festival in conjunction with the Oxford
College on a film screening. Part of the event includes dinner for the mayors,
commissioners and other dignitaries.
Eady requested the cities’ participation as co-sponsor for the dinner
with a contribution of $250.00. All
members were in agreement with the request.
Executive Session
None
Adjourn
Motion made by Windham,
seconded by Davis, to adjourn at 7:08 PM. Motion passed 6/0.
Respectfully Submitted;
Lauran Willis, CMC/FOA
City Clerk