Atlanta City Council
Meeting Minutes
January 6, 2015
OPEN: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held on Tuesday January 6, 2015 at the Atlanta Golf Course. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fred Finchum at 7:30pm.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Fred Finchum, Billie Cheek, Bob Polley, Adam McVey, Matt Clemmons and Amber Finchum were present. Bill Moore was absent.
Motion by Billie Cheek second by Amber Finchum to approve minutes as presented.
Roll Call:
Polley-yes Cheek-yes
Clemmons-yes McVey-yes
Moore-A Finchum-A
Mayor Finchum-yes
Motion Carries.
Motion by Bob Polley second by Matt Clemmons to pay all bills approved by their respective chairmen or as far as money allows.
Roll Call:
Polley-yes Cheek-yes
Clemmons-yes McVey-yes
Moore-A Finchum-yes
Motion Carries.
Dale Colaw reported that Bob Kolhase was going to meet with the Ballingers on the water easement. Hopefully this will be concluded soon.
Attorney Blinn Bates reported on an effort to expand the Enterprise Zone again. This will be coming up soon. More information will be forthcoming.
An IDOT Audit covering 2010-2012 MFT Expenditures. Everything was fine.
The Lincoln/Logan County Development Partnership name has been changed to Logan County Development Partnership. A report was given to the council for review.
The membership renewal is up and the rate is $350. The Mayor felt the annual membership should not be renewed.
Motion by Bob Polley second by Matt Clemmons not to renew the City’s membership in the chamber of commerce.
Roll Call:
Polley-yes Cheek-yes
Clemmons-yes McVey-yes
Moore-A Finchum-yes
Motion Carries.
Dale Colaw reported on some proposed ordinances changes as recommended by the Planning commission. Several changes were recommended.
Motion by Matt Clemmons second by Bob Polley to accept and approve the zoning changes as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Roll Call:
Polley-yes Cheek-yes
Clemmons-yes McVey-yes
Moore-A Finchum-yes
Motion Carries.
Alderman Polley asked if there were any changes in the status of the collection of the TIF money. This was ongoing.
Alderman Clemmons ask if anything had been done on the incubator project. The Mayor explained that the Dr. had backed out of the project. A new project was being put together.
Alderman Clemmons asked that a list of members and terms be put together of all committees for review.
Mayor brought up problems had surfaced with records and payments for the shooting range. This was being addressed by the Police Dept.
Alderman McVey brought up tires lying on the roofs, of a building uptown. These should be replaced with blocks due to mosquitoes.
The Mayor reported that a Run, Pitch and Hit competition will be held this spring in Atlanta.
Motion by Adam McVey second by Bob Polley to adjourn.
Roll Call:
Polley-yes Cheek-yes
Clemmons-yes McVey-yes
Moore-A Finchum-yes
Motion Carries.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm
Kenneth Martin
City Clerk
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