September 6, 2016 Council Minutes
September 6, 2016
Those Present: Ada DeClark, Glenn Hunter, DeLoy Kunz, Matthew Argyle, Clerk Samantha Cooper, Doug Thompson, Mayor Robert VanCleave, and Cynthia Reno.
Meeting called to order: 7:00 pm Invocation: Councilmember Matthew Argyle
The chair entertained a motion from Councilmember DeClark that the council accepts the published agenda. Councilmember Hunter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
Minutes from August 2, 2016 regular council meeting were read aloud by Clerk Cooper. The chair entertained a motion from councilmember Hunter that council accepts minutes as read. Councilmember Argyle seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Resident Cynthia Reno addressed the council regarding the low water pressure in her home. This has been an ongoing issue. The age of pipes and the buildup in this contributes to this. Councilmember DeClark said the City is hoping to address the lower water pressure on this side of the road next year. Ms. Reno indicated she knows she will be paying to improve her pipes going into her home, and would like warning of the cost so she can budget.
The Chair entertained a motion from Councilmember Argyle to accept proposed budget for FY 2016-2017. Councilmember seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The Chair entertained a motion from Councilmember DeClark that the City of Georgetown donate $1000 to the Georgetown School as well as $1000 to the Georgetown Parental Support group. The need to ensure that these funds stay within the Georgetown School was discussed, as the intent of these funds is to assist Georgetown kids and teachers. Councilmember Argyle made a motion to vote on this proposal, Councilmember Hunter seconded it. A vote was held. The majority voted to donate the funds. Councilmember Kunz abstained. The motion carried.
There was discussion of homes without the new reflective address signs out yet. The signs are still being placed, and it is hoped they will be completed soon. As a reminder, the signs are mandatory for city residents. They cannot be removed by residents.
Councilmember Argyle brought up out of date Ordinance #13, which states that able-bodied males must volunteer time clearing city streets or be fined. The council requested clerk Cooper look into having this ordinance repealed.
Police Report: Officer John Martinez made 30 total contacts for the month of August.
Maintenance Report: Doug reported that he has been busy doing summer maintenance. He turned the lights back on now that school is back in session, has been watering the cemetery, and trying to get the sewer pond emptied. He also framed up and painted around the new windows in the city hall building so the wood doesn’t degrade too much this winter, and has been kept busy working with the state road crew.
Office Report: There are 17 delinquent water and sewer accounts for the month of August.
The chair entertained a motion from councilmember DeClark that the council approve checks and vouchers for the month of August 2016 in the amount of $14400.82 in the general fund, $1,513.28 in the water fund, $48,457.34 in the sewer fund with all funds totaling $64,371.44. Councilmember Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.
The chair entertained a motion from councilmember DeClark that the council adjourn from the September 2016 council meeting at 8:15 pm. Councilmember Kunz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried the council.