City of Macon City Council met Dec. 10.
Mayor Frank Dunmire called the Macon City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Clerk Pam Windell, Treasurer Lori Huggins, Attorney Scott Garwood, Council Members Doug Huggins, Kimberly Claussen, Brandon Windell, Caleb Beasley, Doug McGuire. Also, present were Charlie Dunmire, Cody Holsapple, Deputy Seth Major, Sue Cole, Richard Zerfowski, Gene Alcorn, Bill Dowis, Monte Holsapple, Cheri Holsapple, Roger Snively, Debbie Stewart, Mike Stewart, Kelsea Stewart, John Kendall, Addie Simpson, Dan Brue, Vicki Carr, Pat Whittington, Sheriff Brown, and Lt. Adam Walters.
The minutes from the November 12th meeting were approved. Deputy Major presented the police report.
Sheriff Brown informed the Council that due to a cost analysis completed for theSheriff’s Office, increases to the contract with the City of Macon would be 50% - same as what was presented last month. In addition to the contract increase, there would also be an approximately $18,000 annual fee for dispatch services. It is still the consensus of the Council not to have a contractual Deputy in Macon due to the cost. Mayor Dunmirewill be in contact with the county and get information about the county’s hire back program.
The Christmas baskets will be delivered on December 15th.
Cody reported that he and Charlie went to Stonington a couple weeks ago to help with tornado cleanup. Cody went back today to help with hauling brush and debris.
Alderwoman Claussen presented the P & Ls.
Alderman McGuire reported that the property and casualty insurance quote from Dimond Bros. for the City was approximately $5,000 less.
A motion was made by Alderman McGuire, seconded by Alderman Beasley to change insurance carrier to Dimond Bros. Motion carried.
Mayor Dunmire informed the Council that he had met with Brian Ray, owner ofKrekel’s, about TIF funds for construction cost at the restaurant. The Mayor will contact Keith Moran about the construction project.
The Mayor informed the Council and those present at the meeting that there will be an informational meeting at the Community Center on Wednesday December 13th to answer question about a proposed housing development.
Mayor Dunmire informed the Council that one of the zoning board members had resigned and that one of the members had moved out of Macon. He would like to appoint Joe Koehler and John Snowden to the zoning board.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Claussen, seconded by Alderman Beasley to acceptthe Mayor’s appointments of Joe Koehler and John Snowden to the zoning board.Motion carried.
Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 20181210-01, an Ordinance adopting a policy preventing sexual harassment for the City of Macon.
A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Huggins to approve Ordinance No. 20181210-01. Motion carried.
Superintendent of Meridian Schools Dan Brue voiced his concerns over not having a police officer in Macon.
Treasurer Huggins presented the Treasurer’s report.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Claussen, seconded by Alderman Huggins to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Claussen, seconded by Alderman Beasley to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Claussen, seconded by Alderman Huggins to adjourn. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/December_2018.pdf
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