Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Sept. 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Clerk Pam Windell 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, Chad Rappe, Brandon Windell, Caleb Beasley, and Doug McGuire. Also, present were Charlie Dunmire, Sue Cole, Richard Zerfowski, Larry Belskamper, and Matt Foster.

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Beasley to appoint Alderwoman Claussen as Mayor Pro-Tem. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Huggins to approve the minutes from the August 12th meeting. Motion carried.

The contract for the Warnick Court water project was presented by Matt Foster of Chastain and Associates.

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Rappe to approve the water project contract presented by Chastain and Associates. Motion carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem reminded the Council about clean-up day on October 5th from 8 – noon. She also informed the Council that there would be a committee shredding day on October 26th from 8 – 11 a.m.

Alderman Huggins reported that the sidewalk work on Front Street in front of the bank and post office has been completed.

Attorney Scott Garwood informed the Council that he had sent a notice to the Boody Water Company informing them that their water rate would increase starting with the December billing cycle. The water rate increase and the ordinance pertaining to no sale of cannabis in the City of Macon will be in the recodification book.

Mayor Pro-Tem Claussen presented the profit and loss reports.

Alderman Beasley presented Ordinance No.20190909-01, an Ordinance amending the zoning code about not allowing shipping container, semi-trailer container, or any other free-standing storage container to be permitted for use as an accessory use in any residential zoning district. Alderman Beasley would like to allow for storage containers already on residential properties. Mayor Pro-Tem Claussen and Aldermen Huggins, McGuire, and Rappe agree the storage containers should be removed.

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Rappe to approve Ordinance No. 20190909-01. Motion carried. Kimberly – yes, Doug H – yes, Doug M – yes, and Chad – yes. Caleb – no.

Alderman Rappe reported that two businesses had expressed interest in being on the business sign. He has called them and is waiting for them to return his call.

Attorney Garwood informed the Council that he is still working on the dilapidated properties. He will have the Council review the closed session minutes next month.

Treasurer Huggins presented the Treasurer’s report.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Huggins to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Rappe, seconded by Alderman Huggins to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Huggins to adjourn. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

https://maconcity.us/documents/653/September_2019.pdf