Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Oct. 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Alderman Doug Huggins called the Macon City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Attorney Scott Garwood, Treasurer Lori Huggins, Council Members Kimberly Reynolds, Caleb Beasley, Tom Long, and Chad Rappe. Also, present was Charlie Dunmire and Andrew Weatherford.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Rappe to name Alderman Huggins as mayor pro-tem. Motion carried.

The minutes from the September 12th meeting were reviewed and approved. Chief Lamb was not present to present the police report.

Mayor Pro-tem informed the council that the aerator price increased by $8,200.00.

A motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Beasley to approve the change order for aerator price by $8,200.00. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Rappe to approve payment #1 for the water projects in the amount of $126,954.00. Motion carried.

Mayor Pro-tem informed council he is still waiting on estimate on ball fields.

Street Superintendent Holsapple and Public Works Assistant Damery have started the tile extension at the south end of the high school on South Woodcock St.

Water Superintendent Dunmire informed the council that work on new line has been started.

Alderman Beasley has issued 4 permits. One for demo of old shed, one for new sunroom, and 2 new sheds. Creta Ater will be submitting a request to rezone her property from downtown business to residential.

Attorney Garwood informed the council that at this time there are only four members on the zoning board. The mayor will appoint three more at the meeting in November.

Attorney Garwood informed the council that the property on South Wall Street has not been cleaned up. Attorney Garwood recommends asking the court to hold her in contempt of court for not cleaning up of the property.

Attorney Garwood informed the council that the taxes on the property on North Woodcock are paid. It will cost $150.00 to find her. Then a letter can be sent about greenery on the property that needs to be removed. 

Attorney Garwood informed the council that he will have the tax levy ordinance at the December meeting for approval and that the closed meeting minutes need to be reviewed in December.

Andrew Weatherford was present he is running for Macon County judge. Treasurer Huggins presented the Treasurer’s report.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Rappe to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Beasley to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried.

The clerk will send a letter to Mattie’s with the ordinance about outside noise hours.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Rappe to adjourn. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/October_2022.pd