Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Sept. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Frank Dunmire called the Macon City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Attorney Scott Garwood, Treasurer Kimberly Reynolds, Clerk Kim Miller, Council Members Rocky Markham, Doug Huggins, Tom Long, and Chad Rappe. Also present were Charlie Dunmire, Pam Windell, Sue Cole, Cody Holsapple, Korey Damery, Alisha Houston, and John Lewis

The minutes from the August 14th meeting were reviewed and approved.

Mayor Dunmire presented Pam Windell’s resignation.

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Rappe to accept the resignation of Pam Windell. Motion carried.

Mayor Dunmire recommended Kim Miller be appointed to the Clerk Position.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Huggins to appoint Kim Miller as clerk. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood swore Kim Miller as Clerk

Mayor Dunmire presented pay request no. 12 for water projects that will be paid out of TIF funds.

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Long to approve pay request no. 12. Motion carried.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council that the new dump truck had been delivered and they can inspect it after the meeting.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council that the sewer installation along Eckhardt Street had been put out for bids. Bids must be in by 2pm on September 20, 2023.

Alderman Beasley issued a building permit for a new house. He informed the council there will be a zoning hearing on September 18th at 5:30pm to rezone two properties.

Alderman Long presented the council with the information and cost for contracting with Macon County Sheriff’s Department. Estimated cost of $148,000 will include officer salary, squad car, camera, and dispatch cost. The city will have an officer 40 hours a week instead of 20 hours a week. After a short discussion it was the consensus of the council to move forward with the county. The present contract expires April 30, 2024.

Attorney Garwood presented Resolution no. 2023-04, A Resolution authorizing the use of special allocation funds for a redevelopment project occurring at 109 & 125 N. Front Street for Wall Street Embroidery.

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Markham.

Attorney Garwood informed the council that the cleanup at Macon Speedway is continuing and he will send a letter stating that if progress is being made no ordinance violations will be issued.

Alisha Houston and John Lewis were present to request permission to have fireworks at Macon Speedway for a gender reveal event. It was the consensus of the council to allow the event.

Treasurer Reynolds presented the Treasurer’s report.

A motion was made Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Long to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Long to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried.

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

The City Council adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/Sept_Minutes_2023.pdf