Macon Reporter

City of Macon City Council met July 14.

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, Monte Holsapple, Chad Rappe, Caleb Beasley, Rocky Markham also present were Pam Windell, Kim Cook, Lewis Cook, Sue Cole, Debbie Herbert, Danny Livingood, Shane Majors, Marsha Carter, and Deputy Helfer.

The minutes of the June 9th meeting were reviewed and approved as presented.

Deputy Helfer informed the council he will be starting a Community Walk with First Responders program and is inviting anyone that would like to join on the walk to meet on the following dates and locations.

August 9th- 8am meet at the library

August 16th- 8am meet at the Firehouse

August 21st- 8am meet at Hogan Hills - Faith Life Church

August 28th- 8am meet at Memorial Park

Debbie Herbert from the South Macon Board of Trustees was present to ask the city to assist the library with a new roof, bathroom heating repairs, repair vandalized lighting and small storage shed. Mayor Dunmire informed her the request will be placed on the next month’s agenda for action.

Alderman Long updated the council on the walking trail and in the process of installing pickleball court.

Pay Requests 9 & 10 from Burdick, totaling $153,103.89, were presented for approval.

A motion was made by Alderman Rappe, seconded by Alderman Markham to approve payment to Burdick in the amount of $153,103.89. Motion carried.

Attorney Garwood updated on ordinance violations.

Treasurer Reynolds presented the treasurer’s report.

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

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

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

The City Council adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

https://www.maconcity.us/documents/653/July_2025_Minutes.pdf