Matthew Alexander

The Council discussed and approved payments for wet soils in the amount of $244,000 and change order #3 totaling $44,949.28. The Council entered into an executive session to discuss pending legal matters. The Mayor provided an update regarding the LOST agreements with Douglas County and Carroll County. Additionally, the City Manager presented the 2000-2012 Census jurisdictional shares.

The council reviewed and approved an annexation and rezoning request for a residential development project consisting of single-family units. The council decided to handle the minimum standards clarification density revision for multi-family residential projects administratively rather than through ordinance amendment. A motion was passed allowing the presiding officer to vote in the absence of the mayor. The council also received status updates on transportation permits, upcoming budget schedules, infrastructure improvements, and park property acquisitions, in addition to acknowledging a donation for local cemetery maintenance.

The council addressed issues concerning a miniature golf course and approved a lease for one acre of city recreational land to the owners, set for a four-year term with a two-year renewal option at an annual fee of $25.00. Additionally, the council authorized the City Civil Defense to rent a building on the public square to be used as a warehouse at a cost of $30 per month.

The council addressed various administrative and municipal tasks, including the installation of a street light on Third Street and the approval of payment for outstanding bills. The council passed a resolution to borrow $25,000 from the Bank of Villa Rica. During the reorganization portion of the meeting, members were sworn in, committee chairmen were appointed, and salaries for the mayor and council members were established, along with a policy for out-of-town duty expenses. Donations were authorized for the City Cemetery and New Hope. Additionally, the council granted building permits for construction projects on Wall Street and White Street.

The council received a presentation regarding the advantages of R E A from representatives of the Douglas County Electric Membership Corp, who also presented a commission check to the city. The council voted to rescind a motion from a previous meeting. Additionally, the recreation center committee was granted authority to establish their own rules. The council declined a purchase request for a radio, adjusted a water bill for a specific resident, acknowledged a resignation from the Civil Defense Director, approved a 5% salary increase for certain employees, established a minimum service charge for gas appliance lighting, and authorized payment for construction work on a new building.