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Regular Council Meeting
Invocation given by Councilman Tucker Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout Troop Welcome extended to all by Mayor Harley and welcomed Councilman Tucker. Present were Mayor John R. Harley, Councilman Cameron Andrews, Councilman Randall Wright, Councilman Edward Tucker and Councilman Robert Smith, Jr. Also present,City Administrator Patrick Eidson and City Attorney Rebecca Tydings. Adoption of Minutes: Motion made by Councilman Smith to adopt both sets of minutes as written;
seconded by Councilman Tucker. Motion carried.
New Business Presentation FY 2011-2012 Budget: Motion to open public hearing by Councilman Andrews at 7:10pm; seconded by Councilman Wright. Motion carried. City Administrator Eidson provided copy of budget presentation to Mayor and Council. Mr. Eidson thanked the Budget Sub Committee (Councilman Randall Wright and Councilman Robert Smith, Jr.) and Department Heads. City Administrator gave a power point presentation to include FY 2011-2012 Budget overview. City Administrator Eidson provided a FY 2010-2011 Performance Report that includes General Fund (Police, Fire, Water and Sewer).The proposedFY 2011-2012 General Fund Budget is calculated using a proposed millage rate of 12.001, which remains unchanged from the FY 2010-2011 budget year. The Budget Narrative includes a detailed summary of the General Fund and Enterprise Fund Budgets including the following (11) General Fund Departments: Legislative, Executive, Law, Financial Administration, Municipal Court, Police, Fire, Other Protection(Animal Control), Streets, Building Inspector, Economic Development, and two (2) Enterprise Fund Departments: Water & Sewer and Sanitation Fund. The proposed adoption of FY 2011-2012 Budget will be at the Council Work Session Meeting June 21, 2011 at 5:30pm. Mayor asked for public comments; none. Mayor closed public session and reconvened Regular Council Meeting at 7:55pm. A copy of the budget presentation is attached and made part of official minutes. Relocation and Size Change of a Water Line Along the Margie Drive Project: City Administrator
Eidson provided quote from Georgia Asphalt for cost to relocate a water main that will be under the road as a
result of the Margie Drive road project if it is not moved. Utilities Superintendent stated this just makes
good sense no reason to leave line under new road. Councilman Tucker asked which side of the road shall the
line be moved? Utilities Superintendent Brumfield stated the line will be moved on the West side of Margie,
the water main does supply water to the mall and water tank and a few couple of homes on Margie. City
Administrator stated they are seeking approval to draft letter for Mayor’ssignature to Houston County Public Works
Director Robbie Dunbar seeking a change order to the road project scope of work to relocate the lineat a cost of
$124,596.50 with Centerville’s promise to reimburse Houston County. Motion made by Councilman
Andrewsapproval to draft letter for Mayor signature and letter Houston County Commissioner seeking change
order to relocate linecost of $124,596.50 and agreeing to reimburse Houston County; seconded by Councilman
Tucker. Motion carried. Fire Chief Jones introduced Firefighter Brian Edger started May 23, 2011. Grant 13-Appeal for Support for Application: City Administrator Eidson provided a copy of application. Detective Hadden participated in Sexual Assault Training in Dallas Texas which was paid in full by HODAC. This is solely a point of information. 2011 Independence Day Celebration Support: Police Chief Andrews and Fire Chief Jones. Chief Andrews stated that WR Police and Fire Departments have requested their support on the upcoming 2011 Independence Day Celebration Support. Chief Andrews recommended sending 2 full time officers and 2 part time officers. Fire Chief Jones requesting same 4 personnel. Mayor and Council fully support decision to provide manpower for the upcoming celebration. No motion or action taken. Ordinance amendment: method of counting votes: City Attorney Tydingsreported to the Governing Authority that City Clerk Bedingfield had been in contact with Houston County Board of Elections. It is necessary to make a change with our current method of counting votes. All in person absentee voting and early voting will be done on DRE machines. Will move ahead and seek pre-clearance with the Department of Justicefor change of language. This only changes that if anyone comes to vote early on premises, then those individuals will cast ballot on DRE machines instead of on paper ballots. This is solely as a point of information. Discussion – Sunday retail alcohol sales: City Attorney Tydings stated that she has received questions from council members regarding local jurisdictions ability to allow retail package sales of alcohol on Sunday from 12:30 p.m.-11:30pm if passed by referendum. If such a referendum passed (after being placed on the ballot by resolution of the Council), then traditional package stores, convenience stores, and grocery stores would be able to offer retail package sales on Sunday if they already hold alcohol license in that jurisdiction. This could be done by referendum question on November 8 General Election ballot. If the Mayor and Council decide to place referendum question then fee would have to be determined for license. First adopt resolution, once adopted, seek pre clearance from DOJ for the referendum question. Call for election would have to place in the local organ of County (Houston Home Journal). Copy of memo with referendum question provided to Mayor and Council. Mayor Harley asked if there were any thoughts comments. Councilman Tucker asked when will the Mayor and Council vote to approve resolution to place on ballot.There is a timeline to move forward with placing referendum question on November 8, 2011 General Election ballot. Mayor and Council instructed City Attorney to draft resolution for consideration at the June 21, 2011 Council Work Session. Discussion – July Council meeting date: City Administrator Eidsonrecommended that the July 5, 2011 Council meeting be moved or canceled. City Administrator Eidson, City Attorney Tydings and City Clerk Bedingfield will not be available to attend meeting. Motion to move Regular Council Meeting to July 12, 2011 at 7:00pm; seconded by Councilman Tucker. Motion carried. Comments from Council Councilman Andrews welcomed Councilman Tucker. Councilman Andrews stated he is disappointed that the Governing Authority is even entertaining putting the referendum question on the ballot. Councilman Wright welcomed Councilman Tucker. Councilman Tucker stated that he has been deployed since December 1, 2010 as first sergeant 1177th TransportationCompany. Thanked everyone for allowing him to participate via phone, Skype and email to communicate. Will be flying back Sunday to Quatar it isabout a 23 hour flight. Councilman Tucker will returning home November 2011 and announced that he will be seeking re-election for Post 4 seat. Councilman Tucker stated that he has enjoyed sitting on council, this is his home for over 30 years. It is an honor to serve your country and city. Councilman Tucker stated that he it was a great moment seeing his children. Son graduated two weeks ago and surprised him coming home. Does not take serving on the Council lightly. Councilman Smith welcomed Councilman Tucker. City Administrator Eidson welcomed Councilman Tucker and recognized Police Chief Andrews on completing Bachelor Arts Degree in Social and Criminal Justice from Ashford University (May 30, 2011)-graduated with honors. Comments from Audience • Paul Riffle, 302 Sentry Oaks Drive, Centerville, Ga. (Requesting speed limit be lowered by 5mph to allow low speed vehicle to run on city streets.)Reported that there is a state law that allows low speed vehicle on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. Asked if the city would be willing to change speed limits. Mayor Harley stated that an engineering study would have to be done and there is a lot of money that would be involved. City Attorney stated that the traffic engineering study still does not mean speed limit would be lowered. Meeting adjourned at 8:47pm.
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