Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met Nov. 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 Caleb Beasley, Brandon Windell, Monte Holsapple, Rocky Markham, Chad Rappe, also present were Cody Holsapple, Pam Windell, Kim Cook, Lewis Cook, Anna Jesse, Mary Adams, and Tristan Easley.

The minutes from the Oct 14th meeting were reviewed and approved as presented. Deputy Evenson is attending Military training. There were no police reports available.

The food baskets will be delivered on December 14th. A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderman Holsapple for the City to donate $2000.00 for the food baskets. Motion carried.

Alderman Long reported that work on dugouts has been started on the ball fields and fencing.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council that the Crow Barn is planning to open November 15th.

Mayor Dunmire informed the council of a Business District Grant application for the Barber Shop for a roof, windows, flooring and lighting for $39,000.00

Attorney Garwood presented Resolution No. 2024-09. Resolution Authorizing the use of Business District Special Allocation Funds for a Redevelopment Project Occurring at 127 N. Front Street.

A motion was made by Alderman Rappe, seconded by Alderman Markham to approve Resolution No. 2024-09. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood presented Resolution No. 2024-08. A Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Tax Increment Financing Funds to The South Macon Public Library District for Property & Building Improvements & the Rescission and Replacement for Resolution R2024-1.

A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderman Holsapple to approve Resolution No. 2024-08. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 2024-49. Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 (Fireworks) of the City Code.

A motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Holsapple to approve Ordinance No. 2024-09. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 2024-50. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the City of Macon for the Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2024 and Ending April 30, 2025.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Long to approve Ordinance No. 2024-50. Motion carried.

Treasurer Reynolds presented the treasurer’s report. Motion was made by Alderman Holsapple, seconded by Alderman Windell to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.

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

The Christmas tree lighting will be on November 30th. Pam Windell asks if the City of Macon can donate to this event. Mayor Dunmire recommended the city to donate $500.00 toward the event.

A motion was made by Alderman Markham, seconded by Alderman Windell to donate $500.00 from the City of Macon for the tree lighting event. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Markham, seconded by Alderman Windell to adjourn. Motion Carried.

The City Council adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/November_2024_Minutes.pdf