The last meeting of this City Council and Mayor. Mr. Simmons (far right in picture) and Mrs. Smith second from right, will make way for Mr. Gary Speers and Mr. Thurmond Bell. Mayor Deason is seated on the far left, he will be replaced by Mr. Melton Potter. Mrs Duffey was on leave during this photo, Ms Cathy O'Shields is pictured in the City Clerk's seat. She will be the new City Clerk.
No Old Business listed on Agenda. New Business: 1) Hospice Month presentation by Mayor. 2) Approval for upgrade of tower on July Mt. 3) Resolution for Draft Beer approved. Resolution will go to the Legislative Delegation for action before the Legislature. 4) Payment of $350.00 approved for Appraisal of property adjacent to Word Field. 5) Budget amended in the amount of $42,000 for the construction completion of service road in front of Police Station on John T. Reid Pkwy. 6) Resolution to set Public Hearing for rezoning of property on Goosepond Island from R1 to M1. Public Hearing will be Nov. 24, 2008 at 6PM. 7) Ordinance approved for the annexation of the property east of the "River Bridge" owned by Section Grain & Gin. The "Country Store" is located on the property. 8) Budget amendment for House of Ruth to repair of roof leak in the amount of $400.00. It was mentioned that there was a previous agreement that the House of Ruth would pay for all repairs to the structure. The Council President stated this is a small amount. It was stated last week in the work session that there are many other repairs that are needed. 9) Presentation from Christine Harding regarding sidewalk, paving of parking lot, lighting and construction of a "sally port" at the new Police Station. 10) Budget amendment for completion of Water, Sewer and Gas lines infrastructure in the industrial park in Hollywood. Tabled until next council takes office. 11) Public Hearing for approval of Alcohol Beverage license for The Rivers Edge, located on Veterans Drive by water plant. License request approved. 12) Public Hearing for Riders Restaurant and Lounge, 4711 S. Broad St., old Russ Ts. License request approved. 13) Bank Signature Card change approved, Mayor Elect Potter, Incoming City Clerk Cathy O'Shields approved to be placed on signature card for check signing. 14) Resolution concerning the declaration and sale of surplus property approved.
Reports: Mayor- Mrs. Gail Duffey's Birthday, the Mayor lead all in singing happy birthday. Mayors Prayer Breakfast will be held at the 1st United Methodist Church at 10AM on Nov. 3, 2008. Mayor Deason, Mr. Simmons and Mrs. Smith gave farewell speeches. The Council President continued the Council Meeting until Nov. 3, 2008 after the Mayors Prayer Breakfast where the meeting will be reconvened and the new Council Members and Mayor sworn in.
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