Regular Council Meeting
March 3, 2009

Meeting called to order by Mayor Harold M. Edwards, Jr at 7:00pm

Invocation given by Councilman Tucker
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Smith
Welcome extended by Mayor Edwards

Present were Mayor Harold M. Edwards, Jr., Councilman Cameron Andrews, Councilman Randall Wright, Councilman Edward Tucker, and Councilman Robert Smith, Jr.

Adoption of Minutes
February 3, 2009 Pre Council Meeting:  Motion made by Councilman Andrews to adopt minutes as written; seconded by Councilman Wright.  Motion carried.
February 3, 2009 Regular Council Meeting:  Motion made by Councilman Tucker to adopt minutes as written; seconded by Councilman Andrews.  Motion carried.
February 17, 2009 Councilman Work Session: Motion made by Councilman Wright to adopt minutes as written; seconded by Councilman Smith.  Motion carried.

Old Business
None

New Business
Home Based Business Application(s);

•TNL Lawn Care, 101 Dogwood Glen, Terry Mallory (owner):   Mr. Mallory present at meeting; equipment shall be stored in shed located in backyard of property.  No traffic at residence.  Motion made by Councilman Andrews to approve business license; seconded by Councilman Wright.  Motion carried.
•Harley Interiors, 403 Dogwood Glen, John Harley (owner):  Councilman Smith stated he had talked with Mr. Harley re: business license.  Mr. Harley present at meeting.  Mr. Harley stated that he has been in business since 1995 in Warner Robins.  Mr. Harley recently moved antique business to Byron Antique Mall.  No merchandise or customers at residence; solely paperwork function at home.  Motion made by Councilman Smith to approve business license; seconded by Councilman Andrews.   Motion carried.

Police Department/Fire Department Vehicle Exchange:  Action taken at the March 3, 2009 Pre Council Meeting.

Houston County DHS Sign Placement:  Action taken at the March 3, 2009 Pre Council Meeting.  City Administrator Eidson referenced Ordinance re: sign requirements. (Temp sign maximum 15 days; wait 30 days and then place sign).  Councilman Andrews made motion to waive sign maximum limit allowing 30 days for placement; seconded by Councilman Wright.  Motion carried.

Appoint a Council Budget Sub-Committee (FY 2010):  City Administrator Eidson stated this is part of the budget process ref: schedule of meetings with Department Heads.  All departments have been provided a budget calendar with process of preparation.  The internal review process is in the beginning stages.  The week of March 25, 2009 will mark the process of scheduling meetings with sub-committee and department heads to review each department’s budget proposals.   
Motion made by Councilman Andrews to appoint Councilman Tucker and Councilman Wright to serve on the FY2010 Budget Sub-Committee; seconded by Councilman Smith.  Motion carried.
City Administrator Eidson stated that he will be contacting committee to schedule dates for meetings.

Comments from Audience
None

Comments from Council
None

Motion made by Councilman Andrews to enter into executive session at 7:20pm; seconded by Councilman Tucker.  Motion carried. 

Executive Session adjourned at 8:04pm; Mayor and Council did not reconvene.

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Mayor Harold M. Edwards, Jr.

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Attest by: City Clerk Krista Bedingfield

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