Regular Council Meeting
January 5, 2010

Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tucker at 7:00pm.

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.

Invocation given by Councilman Andrews
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Wright

Welcome extended to all by Mayor Pro Tem Tucker who recognized the following distinguished guests:  Houston County Chairman Ned Sanders ,  Houston County Commissioner(s)Tom McMichael and Jay Walker, Doctor Dan Callahan(Centerville resident), Executive Director Houston County Development Authority Morgan Law, Executive Director of Hodac Cathy Hart, City of Warner Robins Councilmember(s) John Williams and Bob Eubanks, Former Mayor of Centerville Ronnie Brand, Warner Robins Convention and Visitors Bureau Representative Marsha Buzzelle.

Adoption of Minutes:  Motion made by Councilman Wright to both sets of minutes as written; seconded by Councilman Smith.  Motion carried.  Minutes adopted: 
December 1, 2009 Pre Council Meeting
December 1, 2009Regular Council Meeting

Official Swearing in Ceremony of Mayor John R. Harley:   Houston County Superior Court Judge Edward D. Lukemire read oath and Mayor Elect Harley affirmed oath by saying “I do”.   A copy of oath attached to and made part of official minutes. 

Official Swearing in Ceremony of Councilman Cameron Andrews Post 1: Houston County Superior Court Judge Lukemire read oath and Councilman Andrews affirmed oath by saying “I do”.   A copy of oath attached to and made part of official minutes. 

Official Swearing in Ceremony of Councilman Randall Wright Post 2:  Houston County Superior Court Judge Lukemire read oath and Councilman Wright affirmed oath by saying “I do”.   A copy of oath attached to and made part of official minutes. 

Mayor Pro Tem Tucker turned the meeting over to Mayor Harley at 7:13pm.
Mayor Harley publicly thanked Judge Lukemire and other distinguished guest for coming to the meeting.

Old Business
None

New Business
Alcohol Business License: RIDDHU, LLC dba KWIK TIP (owner:  Adityakumar Patel):   Councilman Tucker reported that the application is in order.   A copy of business license application provided to Governing Authority for review.    Mr. Patel not present at the meeting.

Motion made by Councilman Tucker to approve Alcohol Business License; seconded by Councilman Smith.  Councilman Andrews opposes.  Motion carried.

2010 Appointments:  Mayor Harley entertained motion to adopt the following appointments for 2010.  A blanket motion made by Councilman Tucker to approve 2010 appointments; seconded by Councilman Andrews.  Motion carried.
·         Municipal Court Judge Jeff Grube
·         Municipal Court Judge Fred Graham
·         Municipal Court Solicitor Susan McNally
·         Municipal Court Public Defender Rabb Wilkerson
·         Administrative Law Judge Herb Wells

2010 Mayor Pro Tem:  Motion made by Councilman Wright to appoint Councilman Smith Post 4 as Mayor Pro Tem 2010 calendar year; seconded by Councilman Tucker.  Motion carried.

Discussion: Special Event Permit Fees (Alcohol Special Event Permit):  Councilman Tucker recommended to the Mayor and Council that the fees should be raised as follows: current special event alcohol catering permit fee increase from $35.00 to $300.00.   Councilman Andrews recommended the restaurant alcohol license fee increase.  Councilman Tucker pointed out that restaurants serving on Sundays already pay an additional Sunday sales license in the amount of $800.00 over the standard alcohol licenses.     Mayor Harley asked how many special event permits has the city issued in the last year. City Clerk Bedingfield stated she didn’t have the specific number on hand.  City Administrator Eidson stated that requests for these permits have increased due to the opening of the Galleria Conference Center.  
If the Council moves forward and approves recommendation  then it would be appropriate to direct City Attorney Tydings to draft an Ordinance amending the current alcohol ordinance fees as follows:  Cater Event Permit : $300.00, Beer –On/Off Premises $ 500.00, Wine- On/Off Premises $500.00.   No motion or action taken.

Authorization to add Mayor John R. Harley as signatory on all Bank Accounts:  Motion made by Councilman Wright to add Mayor John R. Harley as signatory on all City of Centerville bank accounts/ signatory on checks; seconded by Councilman Tucker.  Motion carried.   A check requires two signatures on all accounts.

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.  
Motion made by Councilman Smith to authorize expenditure ( Mayor’s Day Training/ City Attorney Tydings/ City Administrator Eidson)  and to transfer funds from the General Fund Contingency to cover the costs associated with this expenditure; seconded by Councilman Andrews.  Motion carried.

Comments from Council
Councilman Tucker publicly thanked Jeanne and Doug Bauer, Morgan and Kelly Law for all their help with and work on the Christmas Lights display. 
Councilman Wright invited everyone to come and have refreshments after the meeting to welcome the new Mayor.
Mayor Harley thanked his family and friends for all of their support.  Mayor Harley stated that he will be working with a lot of wonderful people at the city and looks forward to working as a team.

Comments from the Audience
None

Mayor Harley entertained motion to adjourn meeting.  Motion made by Councilman Smith to adjourn meeting at 7:30pm; seconded by Councilman Wright.  Motion carried.