Regular Council Meeting

April 6, 2010 

Meeting called to order by Mayor John R. Harley at 7:05pm. 

Invocation given by Councilman Smith 

Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Wright 

Welcome Extended to all by Mayor Harley 

Present were Mayor John R. Harley, Councilman Cameron Andrews, Councilman Randall Wright, Councilman Edward Tucker, and Councilman Robert Smith.  Also present, City Administrator Patrick Eidson and City Attorney Rebecca Tydings.   

Mayor Harley entertained motion to add the following items to the agenda: Proclamation White Cane Month.  Motion made by Councilman Tucker to add items to the agenda; seconded by Councilman Smith.  Motion carried. 

Proclamation: April National Civitan Month :  Mayor Harley read and signed proclamation. 

Proclamation:  National Library Week 2010 (April 11-17, 2010 ):  Mayor Harley read and signed  

Proclamation. 

Proclamation:  White Cane Month:  Mayor Harley read and signed proclamation.  JC Cofield present to receive signed proclamation. 

Adoption of Minutes:   Blanket motion made by Councilman Wright to adopt minutes as written; seconded by Councilman Tucker.  Motion carried. 

·         March 2, 2010 Pre Council Meeting 

·         March 2, 2010 Regular Council Meeting 

·         March 16, 2010 Council Work Session 

Old Business 

None 

New Business 

Alternative Design:  Bill A Magallano (owner) 219 Scarborough Rd:   Councilman Tucker made motion to table item until the April 20, 2010 Council Work Session.  Applicant requested tabling item due to prior engagement and unable to attend meeting. 

Water Line Relocation for Thomson Rd Project from Houston County:  City Administrator Eidson/ Utility Superintendent Brumfield.  Motion made by Councilman Tucker to allocate funds from the SPLOST for street improvements and approve full payment (est. $177,000) to Houston County; seconded by Councilman Wright.  Motion carried. 

Meter Change Out Program Purchase:  City Administrator Eidson recognized Utilities Superintendent Brumfield.  Mr. Brumfield stated the funds were budgeted for the 500 meters.  This was presented as a point of information to Mayor and Council. 

Comments from Audience 

Benny Leverette, 410 Davis Drive:   Mr. Leverette is upset due to a recent court judgment where he was placed on probation.  He stated that he is going to sell his home and take his family out of Centerville.  Mr. Leverette stressed to the Mayor and Council that the Police Department should monitor speeders, illegal drugs and burglaries currently going on in this area.   

Comments from Council 

Councilman Wright reminded everyone that the city-wide cleanup will be on April 17, 2010, starting at 8 a.m., will be an all day event. 

Mayor Harley stated that the City of Warner Robins Council met and approved the Willie Lee Parkway extension.  In addition, Mayor Shaheen recognized Mayor Harley and Councilman Tucker for their efforts in the Willie Lee extension.   

Mayor Harley adjourned meeting at 7:33pm. 

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Mayor John R.  Harley  

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Attest by: Krista Bedingfield 

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