105 E. Main Street
7:00 p.m.
Present: Fred Farley Jody Price
Absent:
John Phifer Pam Van Hook
Toby Benge
Others Present: Andy Emmert, Utilities and Street Superintendent, Building Commissioner
Murry Dixon, Code Enforcement Officer
Robyn Cook, Clerk-Treasurer
Melissa Cunnyngham, Attorney
Minutes: April 12, 2016: regular meeting,
approved
April 12, 2016: festival meeting, approved
April 25, 2016: executive session, approved
REPORTS
Water, Wastewater, & Streets: Andy Emmert
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In addition the council voted to give Endeavor a deadline for restoration and repair work in connection with their fiber optic project throughout town. The deadline will be May 9
th. Mr. Emmert will notify them and put the specifications in writing to them as well.
The council also unanimously agreed to donate the camera inside the post office to the post office.
Mrs. Price made the motion and Mrs. Van Hook seconded.
AYE: Mr. Farley, Mr. Benge, Mr. Phifer, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Van Hook
NAY:
Building Commissioner: Andy Emmert
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Code Enforcement: Murry Dixon
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Clerk-Treasurer: Robyn Cook
The clerk presented the council with PERF enlargement information which covers the full time utility position currently filled by Curt Majors. The information was taken under advisement and will be decided on before the May 31st deadline.
OLD BUSINESS
Questions from Neila Teal. Mrs. Teal asked the status of the properties located on Central and Railroad Streets discussed during previous meetings.
Mr. Emmert reported that the property on Central Street is currently being handled by the Hamilton County Health Department. He also reported that the title search is complete on the property at Railroad Street and has been turned over to attorney Aaron Culp. Ms. Cunnyngham will follow up with Mr. Culp.
In addition, Amy Miller, Cornerstone Grants, is looking into grant options to tear the Railroad Street house down along with the Cain property purchased by the Town in the tax sale.
NEW BUSINESS
Presentation Regarding Atlanta Ball Fields. Steve Burzynski from Imavex Orange along with several baseball coaches and team players attended the meeting to discuss options for using the Atlanta Ball Fields.
They are a travel baseball club without their own facilities. After a very positive discussion regarding this, a meeting was set for Monday, May 2nd in order to discuss a written agreement.
Mrs. Price motioned to move forward with a verbal commitment. Mrs. Van Hook seconded and the motion carried with a unanimous vote.
AYE: Mr. Farley, Mr. Benge, Mr. Phifer, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Van Hook
NAY:
With no further business to discuss the claims were signed and the meeting adjourned.
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Fred Farley, Council President
ATTEST: _____________________
Robyn Cook, IAMC, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer