City Council Minutes September 17, 2018 Work Session

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