Regular Council Meeting  

October 4, 2011 

Meeting called to order by Mayor Harley at 7:00pm 

Invocation given by City Administrator Eidson. 

Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Wright. 

Welcome Extended to all by Mayor Harley recognizing Commissioner Walker. 

Present were Mayor John R. Harley, Councilman Cameron Andrews, Councilman Randall Wright, Councilman Robert Smith, and City Administrator Patrick Eidson.  Absent City Attorney Rebecca Tydings (out on medical leave) and Councilman Edward Tucker (Active duty National Guard). 

Motion to add item under new business:  Proclamation Armed Forces Councilman Wright; seconded by Councilman Andrews.  Motion carried. 

Adoption of Minutes:  Blanket motion made by Councilman Wright to adopt minutes as written; seconded by Councilman Andrews.    Motion carried. 

·         September 6, 2011 Regular Council Meeting 

·         September 20, 2011 Council Work Session 

Old Business 

New Business 

Proclamation Armed Forces Triple Ribbon Day:  Motion to adopt Proclamation by Councilman Wright; seconded by Councilman Andrews.  Motion carried. 

Curtis Photography Contract-Fire Department:  City Administrator Eidson recognized Fire Chief Jones.  Chief Jones stated historically the Fire Department fundraiser monies are used to purchase equipment.    The Fire Department will receive 15% of money, after covered expensed for the photographer.  There are (2) agreements to discuss tonight.  City Administrator Eidson reported to Mayor and Council that the contract had been reviewed by City Attorney Tydings.  City Administrator Eidson made recommendation to move forward and proceed with execution of contract.  Chief Jones stated that once all sponsors have received donations, company will provide itemization of cost and the Fire Department will get 15% of bottom line figure.   Councilman Andrews stated he is aware of company and has worked on different task in the past.  Motion made by Councilman Andrews; seconded by Councilman Smith.  Motion carried. 

FIRST (Fire Rescue Support Team) Contract-Fire Department:  City Administrator Eidson recognized Fire Chief Jones.  Chief Jones reported the Fire Department will receive 55% of the donation.  The Fire Department will receive 100% of any donation over $40.00. 

Motion to approve by Councilman Wright; seconded by Councilman Smith.  Motion carried.   

City Participation March of Dimes March for Babies:  City Administrator Eidson recognized Municipal Court Clerk Bowden.  Mrs. Bowden stated that she had been approached back in August seeking support to form a March of Dimes team.  Over the 4 weeks City Hall/ Fire Department/ Centerville Elementary School raised over $600.00. There were 7 people from the city that walked for the March Dimes fund raiser.     Mayor Harley thanked everyone for their participation. 

Comments from Council 

Comments from Audience 

Executive Session:  Councilman Wright made motion to enter into executive session at 7:21pm; seconded by Councilman Andrews 

Mayor and Council reconvened at 8:47pm.   

Resolution and Affidavit:  Mayor Harley read resolution.  Motion made by Councilman Wright to adopt resolution as written; seconded by Councilman Andrews. Motion carried.  Affidavit executed by Mayor Harley and notarized by City Clerk Bedingfield.  Documents attached and made part of official minutes.   

Meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.   

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Mayor John R. Harley 

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Attest by City Clerk Bedingfield 

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