Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met May 12.

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 Tom Long, Caleb Beasley, Monte Holsapple, Brandon Windell, Rocky Markham, Chad Rappe, also present were, Charlie Dunmire, Pam Windell, Lewis Cook, Sue Cole, Tami Long, Shane Majors, Monica Johnson, Neil Stombaugh, Danielle Love, Larry Love and Deputy Parks.

The minutes of the April 14th meeting were reviewed and approved as presented.

Attorney Garwood swore in Mayor Dunmire, Treasurer Reynolds, Clerk Miller, Aldermen Long, Markham, Windell, and Holsapple.

Deputy Parks presented the police report.

Monica Johnson was present to inform the council of Macon Summer Funday 1-5pm with kid’s games, vendors, food trucks and Music in the Park- William Marsala playing from 2-5 pm.

Danny Livingood and Sue Cole were present to inquire about sidewalks that need repaired.

Shane Majors introduced himself to the Council as the new owner of the former “bus barn” property on North Woodcock St. and stated that he was open to any ideas as to what the Council thought about redevelopment projects for the property.

Danielle Love relayed concerns about the property to the north of theirs on North Woodcock St. The property is in disrepair. Attorney Garwood would research the ownership of the property for future notices of code violations.

Alderman Long updated the council on the walking path.

Alderman Long presented the council with a proposed increase for rental of the community center to $775.00 and $100.00 extra for Friday and Saturday.

A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderman Holsapple to increase the rental rate.

Alderman Long presented the council with a proposed increase in the amount paid for cleaning the community center to $200.00 and increase the building supervisor reimbursement to $130.00.

A motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Beasley to increase the rental rate and cleaning of the community center and building supervisor. Motion carried.

Alderman Beasley informed the council there are 3 building permits issued. May 17th is clean-up day.

Attorney Garwood updated on ordinance violations.

Attorney Garwood presented Ordinance No. 2025-52 An Ordinance Implementing a Municipal Grocery Retailers Occupation Tax and a Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax for the City of Macon.

A motion was made by Alderman Windell, seconded by Alderman Long to approve Ordinance No. 2025-52. Motion carried.

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

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

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

The City Council adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/May_2025_Minutes.pdf