Pre Council Meeting
January 5, 2010

Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tucker at 6:02pm.

Present were Mayor Pro Tem Edward Tucker, Councilman Cameron Andrews, Councilman Randall Wright, Councilman Robert Smith , City Administrator Patrick Eidson, and City Attorney Rebecca Tydings.

Discussion: Special Event Permit Fees (Alcohol Caterers):  Mayor Pro Tem Tucker reported to Council that currently the city’s fees are not in line with the sister city Warner Robins.  A comparison of Warner Robins’ and Centerville’s fee schedules was provided to Council for review.  Mayor Pro Tem Tucker recommended that the city amend current special permit for alcohol catering fee from $35.00 to $300.00.   Councilman Andrews stated that he did not have a problem with recommendation and supported the increase.   In addition, Councilman Andrews recommended that the City raise Beer and Wine business license fees from $300.00 to $500.00; which would also be in line with Warner Robins.  If the Council moves forward and approves recommendation  then it would be appropriate to direct City Attorney Tydings to draft an Ordinance amending current special event alcohol catering permit and beer/wine on-off premises fees as follows:  Alcohol Catering Special Event Permit : $300.00, Beer –On/Off Premises $ 500.00, Wine- On/Off Premises $500.00.   No motion or action taken.

Mayor’s Day Attendance by City Administrator and City Attorney:  City Administrator Eidson informed the Mayor and Council that funds were not included in the 2009-2010 budget for the City Administrator and City Attorney to attend the upcoming GMA Mayor’s Day Conference in Atlanta January 22-25, 2010.  Some members of council had indicated their desire that both staff members attend with the Mayor to introduce him to the many other elected officials, stated and local, that always attend the meeting.  City Administrator Eidson provided estimated cost of $ 2,5oo.oo to include: meals, registration fees, lodging, and mileage.  City Administrator Eidson made recommendation to transfer funds from the General Fund Contingency to cover this unbudgeted expenditure.  No motion or action taken.

Mayor Pro Tem Tucker adjourned meeting at 6:14pm.