Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Nov. 13.

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, Chad Rappe, also present were Charlie Dunmire, Sue Cole, Cody Holsapple, Korey Damery, and Ray Jackson.

The minutes from the Oct 9 meeting were reviewed and approved.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council that Santa will be here Dec 2nd and food baskets will be distributed on Dec 16th. The City of Macon is donating $2000.00 towards the food baskets.

A motion was made by Alderman Huggins, seconded by Alderman Markham for the donation of $2000.00 towards the food baskets. Motion carried.

Alderman Long is in discussions with the Engineers for plans on the parks for the ball fields.

Mayor Dunmire presented the police report.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council that the Macon Speedway is for sale and it is not closing, he also informed the council that the 51 Bistro is closed.

Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 2023-40, an Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of taxes for the city of Macon for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2024

A motion was made by Alderman Rappe, seconded by Alderman Huggins to approve Ordinance No. 2023-40. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood informed the council the fencing between Dollar General and Marsha Carter’s property will be reviewed in December.

Ray Jackson was present to dispute an invoice he had received for damages to the sanitary sewer system located on the west side of railroad right-of-way south of Glenn Street. Mr. Jackson informed the council that he did not cause damage. Mayor Dunmire informed Mr. Jackson that he does not have to pay for the damages.

Treasurer Reynolds presented the Treasurer’s Report.

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

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

A motion was made by Alderman Markham, seconded by Alderman Long to adjourn. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/Nov_2023_City_Minutes.pdf