MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry
D. Roseberry, Mayor; and Councilmembers: David Eady; Sarah Davis; Mike Ready,
Jim Windham, George Holt, and Jeff Wearing.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Matt Pepper, City Manager; Lauran Willis, City Clerk; Jody Reid, Utility
Superintendent; Dave Harvey, Police Chief; Peggy Madden, Hoyt Oliver, Cheryl
Ready, Louise Eady, Laurie and Art Vinson; Dean Hicks, Allyson Epps, Randy
Simon, Danielle Miller, and James Johnson, from Oxford College; Laura Gafnea,
Director of Community Relations from Oxford College.
Agenda Attachment A
Honorary Councilmember of the Month
Mayor Roseberry introduced Laura Gafnea as the Honorary Councilmember for
October.
Mayor’s
Announcements
Mayor Roseberry reminded every one of the protocols for
open meetings as it relates to quorums.
Campus Life
Center Project
Dean Hicks from Oxford College presented their design concept for the
Campus Life Center before turning over the discussion to James Johnson from
Oxford to explain the details and answer any questions. The Planning Commission
recommended that Council grant Oxford College a variance to build within the
setback for the proposed project. This item will be on the October 1, 2018
Regular Session for a vote. Attachment B
Handicap Ramp for Old Church
Mayor Roseberry lead discussion on the design for a handicap ramp at
Old Church. Council was presented with three different options prepared by
Designed Installations by Jim Williams. After discussion the majority was in
favor of Option 3: Which included the install of a 36’x5’6” ramp at church
entry. The ramp will have composite top and bottom rails, pickets decking,
sides, post sleeves, and post caps. The structural material will be treated
yellow pine. Will relocate pavers as shown on drawing. Council asked City
Manager Matt Pepper to meet with Mr. Williams to get clarification and confirm
the type of materials that will be used. This item will be on the October 1,
2018 Regular Session. Attachment C>
107 W. Clark Street Renovation Project
Councilmember Jeff Wearing gave an update on the Yarbrough House
Renovation. Wearing said that construction will begin tomorrow September 18,
2018.
Uniforms Contract
Councilmember Jeff Wearing requested Council discus the city’s contract
with Cintas which provides uniforms for the Public Works Department. Wearing asked that this item be moved to the
October work session allowing him time for further research. Attachment D
Recommendation
to Amend Code Section 40-536. -
Livestock and Fowl.
This item will be on the October 1, 2018 Regular Session for a first
reading. Attachment E
Rezoning Request
Planning Commission recommended approval of a request from City Council
to rezone the following lots from “R-20” to “Institutional” in preparation for
the construction of a city park: 102, 104 and 106 W. Watson Street, 1307 Emory
Street, 1311 Emory Street, Parcel X012 002 (located on Asbury Street), and
Parcel X012 006 (located on Emory Street). Council will hold Public Hearing
scheduled for Monday, October 1, 2018 at 7:00 PM and will vote on the request
at the regular session following the public hearing. Attachment F
A motion was made by Windham, seconded by
J. Wearing to adjourn at 7:12 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lauran Willis, CMC/MMC/FOA
City Clerk