MINUTES

OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

5:00 P.M.

COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Anthony D. Clifton, Councilmember Solomon Ferguson, Councilmember Travis Ferguson and Councilmember Pattisue S. Elliott.

NOT PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Burt.

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: City Attorney Nathan Lee and City Manager Kathy M. Storey.

Mayor Clifton called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall. Councilmember Travis Ferguson gave the invocation and Mayor Clifton led the pledge of allegiance.

The minutes for the Work Session on December 11, 2014, Regular Meeting on January 12, 2015 and for the Work Session on February 3, 2015 were tabled.

Councilmember Solomon Ferguson made a motion to approve the January 2015 Treasurer’s report as presented and Councilmember Travis Ferguson made the second. A vote was taken and the results were unanimous. (4 ayes)

Councilmember Travis Ferguson made a motion to approve invoice for PF Moon in the amount $93,499.96 to be paid out of 2013 Water Bond and Councilmember Solomon Ferguson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the results were unanimous. (4 ayes)

Councilmember Elliott made a motion to approve invoice for Hofstadter & Assoc in the amount $3,536.78 to be paid out of 2013 Water Bond and Councilmember Travis Ferguson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the results were unanimous. (4 ayes)

Mayor Clifton made a motion to open an additional checking account for the DDA for Railroad Days Events with the rules following the same procedures as the original DDA checking account. Councilmember Solomon Ferguson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the results were unanimous. (4 ayes)

Mayor Clifton made a motion to approve invoice for ECO-Tech in the amount $23,469.00 to be paid out of 2013 Water Bond and Councilmember Solomon Ferguson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the results were unanimous. (4 ayes)

Councilmember Travis Ferguson made a motion to approve invoice for Fitness Equipment Sales in the amount $29,855.00 to be paid out of Splost and Councilmember Elliott seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the results were unanimous. (4 ayes)

Mayor Clifton made a motion to give full time employee a 3% raise effective January 1, 2015 and Councilmember Travis Ferguson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the results were unanimous. (4 ayes)

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Mayor Clifton made a motion to appoint Hillary Flynn to the Downtown Development Authority for the unexpired term of Cyd Brantley with the term ending in December 31, 2015. Councilmember Solomon Ferguson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the results were unanimous. (4 ayes)

The Planning & Zoning Board appointment was tabled.

City Manager Storey informed the council of the schedule for the 2015-2016 budget process. She also updated the council on the completion of the work in progress at the Water Treatment Plant.

Mayor Clifton made a motion to adjourn and Councilmember Travis Ferguson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the results were unanimous. (4 ayes)

The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. in City Hall.

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City Clerk Kristen C. Price Mayor Anthony D. Clifton