City Council Minutes November 4, 2019 Public Hearing

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE OXFORD MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

PUBLIC HEARING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019 – 6:00 PM

CITY HALL 

PRESENT: Jerry D. Roseberry, Mayor; Council members: Mike Ready. Not present: Sarah Davis, Jim Windham, Jeff Wearing, George Holt.

 

Staff members present: City Manager Matt Pepper, City Clerk Marcia Brooks, Deputy City Clerk Stacey Mullen, Utility Superintendent Jody Reid, Police Chief Dave Harvey

 

OTHERS PRESENT: Monica Sagastizado – NEGRC, Patsy Burke

 

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

Mayor Roseberry announced the purpose of this Public Hearing is to provide information about a Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) being applied for by the City of Oxford.  Matt Pepper introduced Monica Sagastizado from the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, who explained that the grant being applied for is to replace a water main along Clark Street, Hull Street, and Oxford Road.  Ms. Sagastizado presented information about the grant application requirements and application process (Attachment 1).


The maximum amount Oxford can apply for is $750,000.  The application process is very competitive and based on a point system.  An environmental review is also required before the application can be submitted. 


Mr. Ready asked when the ratings would be determined.  Ms. Sagastizado explained that the ratings review occurs in August of each year and winners of the grants are announced in September of each year.


There being no further discussion, Mayor Roseberry adjourned the Public Hearing at 6:10 pm.

       

Respectfully Submitted,

Marcia Brooks

City Clerk