City Council Minutes May 21, 2018 Public Hearing

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry D. Roseberry, Mayor; and Councilmembers: George Holt; Jim Windham; Mike Ready; Jeff Wearing, Sarah Davis, and David Eady.

OTHERS PRESENT: Matt Pepper, Assistant City Manager; Dave Harvey, Police Chief; Jody Reid, Utility Superintendent; Lauran Willis, City Clerk; Officer Matthew Roberts, Hoyt Oliver, Cheryl Ready, Peggy Madden, Allyson Epps from Oxford College, Judy Greer, Juanita Carson, Spencer Arnhart, candidate for District 4 Commissioner; Danial Parson from Oxford College.     

The meeting was called to order by the Hon. Jerry D. Roseberry, Mayor at 6:00 PM.

Agenda – Attachment A

Mayors Announcements
Roseberry announced the purpose of the public hearing is to discuss the proposed operating budget and the capital budget for FY2019 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019).   (Attachment B)

Roseberry asked for any comments or concerns from the citizens or council.

Hoyt Oliver, 312 W. Clark Street, was not aware of money budgeted for the entrance park at Geiger Street.  
Oliver also questioned the need for the proposed vehicle for transporting people around the city. Hoyt said if it is to be used on the trails is a violation of our ordinances. Roseberry said the city uses similar vehicles for trail maintenance.  And if necessary, we could make an ordinance to accommodate for the proposed vehicle on city trails. The purpose behind purchasing the vehicle is that there are citizens who pay taxes to support the trails and can’t walk it, and can’t use wheel chairs on it because of the steep areas. If the city offers to transport the citizens free of charge at the cities convenience to enjoy the trails there is nothing wrong with it.  Oliver said as long as the ordinance reads that way. Roseberry said we can change that, although we don’t have to but we can, as long as everyone is treated fairly.  Oliver also expressed concern regarding the brush and tall grass along the trials. Roseberry said that should be a part of the maintenance of the trails. There being no further questions or discussion. 

The Public Hearing was adjourned at 6:06 PM