COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

JULY1, 2014

A Regular Meeting of the Millen City Council was held on July 1, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Present were Mayor King Rocker, Council members Walter Thomas, Darrel Clifton, Regina Coney, Ed Fuller, and Robin Scott. Also present were City Manager Michael Felts and City Attorney Hubert Reeves.

Call to Order

Mayor Rocker called the meeting to order, at 6:00 p.m.

Invocation

Hubert Reeves gave the invocation.

1. Approval of the minutes of the June 3, 2014 Regular Meeting

Councilman Clifton made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thomas, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on June 3, 2014. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

2. Approval of the minutes of the June 24, 2014 Called Council Meeting.

Councilman Thomas made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Coney, to approve the minutes of the Called Council Meeting held on June 24, 2014. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

3. Discuss and Vote to approve LMIG List for DOT.

Councilman Clifton made a motion, seconded by Councilman Scott, to approve the LIMG List for DOT, which hasRailroad Avelisted as first priority for LIMG Funds. Full list is attached. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

4. Discuss and Vote on application for Williams Game Room at 623 Cotton Avenue.

After some discussion about the application for William’s Game Room, Council instructed Mr. Felts to ask the applicant for a more detailed business plan and building layout for the business, and bring it back to Council at next meeting.

5. Vote to replace water line on Johnson Street. Bid of $9,800.00 from Shockley Plumbing.

Councilman Scott made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fuller, to approve the bid from Shockley Plumbing for the replacement of the water line on Johnson Street at a cost of $9,800.00. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

6. Vote to adopt Amendment to Probation Agreement with JenkinsCounty.

Councilman Clifton made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Coney, to adopt an amendment to the existing Probation Agreement with JenkinsCounty. See attached amendment. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

7. Discuss on committing to the “Quality of Life Program”.

After some discussion over whether the City should commit to the “Quality of Life Plan” presented to the Council at their last meeting, it was the consensus of the Council to request additional information from the EDC about the breakdown of each category described on the plan before making an official commitment.

8. REPORT BY CITY MANAGER:

a. Financials

Mr. Felts reviewed to City’s Financial position with Council.

b. Main Street Millen Letter

Mr. Felts read a thank you letter from Main Street Millen for the City’s donation to the Annual Fireworks.

c. EPD Notice of Violation at Treatment Plant

Mr. Felts informed the Council that the City had received a Major Spill Violation letter from the EPD. This letter appears to be issued by mistake after further investigation by Utility Director Johnny Thomas. He contacted our monitoring company and they found that there was a type-o on EPD’s Inspection Document that probably triggered this violation letter. It is our position that the City is within our permit conditions, and have sent a response to the EPD, and are waiting their review.

9. Executive Session –Not needed

10. Adjournment

There being no further business the Mayor adjourned the meeting.

Approved by Mayor and Council

Mayor’s Signature:

ATTESTED: City Manager