Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met April 14.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Alderman Long 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, Monte Holsapple, Brandon Windell, Rocky Markham, Chad Rappe, also present were Cody Holsapple, Korey Damery, Charlie Dunmire, Pam Windell, Kim Cook, Lewis Cook, Sue Cole, Tami Long, Kent Damery, Matt Reed and Deputy Matt Helfer.

Alderman Holsapple made a motion, seconded by Alderman Rappe to appoint Alderman Long as Mayor Pro-Tem due to Mayor Dunmire’s absence. Motion carried.

The minutes of the March 10th meeting were reviewed and approved as presented. Deputy Helfer presented the police report.

Alderman Long updated the Council on ball diamond and park projects. Alderman Long presented a bid from True Concrete for the Pickle ball court for the amount of $17,150.00.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Holsapple for the amount of $17,150.00 for concrete from True Concrete.

Alderman Long presented the profit and loss reports. He informed the council the personnel committee is recommending a pay increase of 6% for full time employees and the Park Director. Parttime employee and park assistant wages will be increased to $15.00 per hour.

Kim - $ 45,792.00     Charlie - $ 61,292.00 

Cody - $ 57,440.00   Korey - $ 39,290.00

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Holsapple to approve pay increases as presented. Motion carried.

Alderman Long presented the proposed budget for the fiscal year May 2025 – April 2026.

A motion was made by Alderman Holsapple, seconded by Alderman Beasley to approve the Budget for the fiscal year. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood updated on ordinance violations.

Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 2025-51. An Ordinance Amending Schedule “A” (Stop Intersections) of Chapter 24 of the City Cody of the City of Macon.

A motion was made by Alderman Beasley, seconded by Alderman Rappe to approve Ordinance No. 2025-51. Motion carried.

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

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

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

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

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/April_2025_Minutes.pdf