Regular Council Meeting
July 7, 2009

Meeting called to order by Mayor Harold M. Edwards, Jr. at 6:06pm.

Invocation given by Councilman Cameron Andrews
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Randall Wright
Welcome extended to all by Mayor Harold M. Edwards, Jr. and recognized Commissioner Jay Walker.  

Present were Mayor Harold M. Edwards, Jr., Councilman Cameron Andrews, Councilman Randall Wright, Councilman Robert Smith and City Attorney Rebecca Tydings.  Absent:  Councilman Edward Tucker (Fort Stewart) and City Administrator Patrick Eidson (vacation).

Adoption of Minutes
June 2, 2009 Pre Council Meeting:  Motion made by Councilman Wright to adopt minutes as written; seconded by Councilman Andrews.  Motion carried.
June 2, 2009 Regular Council Meeting: Motion made by Councilman Smith to adopt minutes as written; seconded by Councilman Wright.  Motion carried.
June 16, 2009 Council Work Session:  Motion made by Councilman Wright to adopt minutes as written; seconded by Councilman Smith.   Motion carried.

Items added to Agenda:
·         Motion made by Councilman Smith to add item to agenda:  Home Based Business, Warner Robins Electric Inc., 608 Cambridge Drive, owner: Bruce Crabb; seconded by Councilman Wright.  Motion carried.

·         Motion made by Councilman Wright to add item to agenda: Appointment of Sub Committee to bring on consultant (Jeanne Bauer) to market City of Centerville; seconded by Councilman Smith.  Motion carried.  Item will come after Fire Chief Sub Committee.

Home Based Business, Warner Robins Electric Inc., 608 Cambridge Drive, (owner) Bruce Crabb:  Copy of application provided to Governing Authority for review.  Motion made by Councilman Andrews to approve home base business license; seconded by Councilman Wright.  Motion carried.  

Rezoning Request 400 Thomson Rd:  City Attorney Tydings reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission met on June 18, 2009.   Chairman Paul Copeland (Planning & Zoning Commission) unable to attend due to prior commitment.   City Attorney Tydings presented copy of P&Z minutes to include recommendation of approval to Governing Authority, rezone 400 Thomson Rd from R-2 to R-3 with the restriction that the only use allowed in R-3 (professional occupancy) outlined in Centerville Code 71.3 ( R-3 Multifamily Residential District).    

Within the R-3 multifamily residential district, the following uses are permitted
 (15) Office buildings exclusively used for professional occupancy and of such character and nature that such use will not adversely affect adjacent and nearby residential properties.

Mayor Edwards entertained motion to close regular meeting and open public hearing.  

Opponents

Rosanna Harris, 107 Jennie Drive, wanted to look at the standpoint that businesses operate for profit, therefore the traffic will increase in the neighborhood if rezoned to allow business.  Mrs. Harris is a business woman.  If a person is operating for profit then there will be more customer’s causing a problem in parking.  Expressed concern about traffic due to the Thomson Rd expansion and ongoing school traffic.    Lastly, stated that she has an elderly mother that drives; traffic makes her nervous.

Andrew Lyles, 100 Spring Valley, lives adjacent to Carter property.  His wife has lived in this home since she was a child.  Mr. Lyles stated that he has been living in this house for 18 years.  Mr. Lyles referenced Sec. 3-45 re: adverse effects on residential neighborhood.  Stating that they (opponents) do not want this property rezoned.  Mr. Lyles stated that this is a neighborhood not a business area where they raise their children.  Everyone doesn’t want it to change.

Mike Clark, 398 Thomson Street, stated that his profession requires him to work different shifts. If he is at home trying to sleep and is disrupted due to customer’s coming in and out of residence.  

Gail Moore, 250 Thomson Street, stated that she sympathizes with neighbors.  Neighborhood is increasing noise on the street; no privacy.  

Proponents
Mr. Carter seeking rezoning of property from R-2 to R-3.  The purpose is to maximize the value of estate property; change the potential market for selling the property.

Sandee Davis, Real Estate South, agent present; no comment.

Mr. Carter present; no comment.

Mayor Edwards entertained motion to close public hearing and reconvene regular meeting at 7:38pm.

Mayor Edwards entertained motion to accept or refuse recommendation for rezoning property R-2 to R-3.  City Attorney Tydings read Sec. 3-45.

Motion made by Councilman Andrews to deny recommendation for rezoning, keep property R-2; seconded by Councilman Wright.   Motion carried.

Drinking Water Laboratory and Related Services Contract:   Utilities Superintendent Brumfield reported that in the past EPD (Environmental Protection Division) provided at no charge water testing.  At this time EPD will begin charging a fee ($1160.00) annually.  This is a non budgeted item, however; funds are available within the Enterprise Fund.  Mayor Edwards recognized City Accountant Williams; confirmed line item transfer for expenditure.    Budget shall be amended accordingly.
Motion made by Councilman Wright authorizing Mayor Edwards as signatory on contract; seconded by Councilman Smith.  Motion carried.

Govdeals Surplus Equipment Update (Mobile Home):   Mobile home was recently placed Govdeals site; high bid denied $1600. 00.  Motion made by Councilman Wright to resubmit mobile home and set reserve at $3000.00 on Govdeals site; seconded by Councilman Andrews.  Motion carried.

GMA Finance/ Lease Agreement (CSI Technology & Total Computer Solutions):  Mayor Edwards recognized City Clerk Bedingfield.  City Clerk Bedingfield provided a copy of the lease agreement to Governing Authority for review.   City Clerk Bedingfield reported that the FY2010 did include cost for hardware/software upgrade.  The proposed GMA loan is a (3) year term at 3.58% interest, total amount to be financed $ 143,469.91.  City Clerk Bedingfield stated that the documents had been reviewed by the City Accountant Dwight Williams and City Attorney Tydings.  The document is in order.  City Clerk Bedingfield is seeking authorization from Council to designate Mayor Edwards as signatory on agreement.
Motion made by Councilman Smith to designate Mayor Edwards as signatory on GMA Finance/Lease Agreement; seconded by Councilman Andrews.  Motion carried.
City Clerk Bedingfield will notarize completed paperwork and send overnight via U.S. Mail to GMA to begin process.

Council Sub-Committee/Fire Chief Search:   Motion made by Councilman Andrews to nominate Councilman Smith and Councilman Wright to serve on the sub-committee/Fire Chief search; seconded by Councilman Wright.  Motion carried.

Appointment of Sub Committee to bring on consultant (Jeanne Bauer) to market City of Centerville Motion made by Councilman Wright to nominate: Councilman Tucker and Councilman Wright to serve on subcommittee (Jeanne Bauer) to contract with City of Centerville; seconded by Councilman Andrews.  Motion carried.  

Repairs on Fire Chief Truck:  Mayor and Council provided copy of (4) estimates for repairs: Toler’s Paint and Body Shop, RCI Collision, Precision Collision Center,  and Gore’s on the Parkway, Inc.  Recommendation made to Governing Authority to select Toler’s Paint and Body Shop.  
Motion made by Councilman Wright to select Toler’s Paint and Body Shop to repair the Fire Chief truck; seconded by Councilman Smith.  Motion carried.

Correction/amendment Sunday Alcohol Sales Ordinance:  City Attorney Tydings reported that there had been typo in the ordinance and therefore will be amended.   City Attorney Tydings read section below:
The current Chapter 3, “Alcoholic Beverages,” of the Centerville Code of Ordinances is amended by replacing the word “Sunday” in the fifth line of Article 1, Section 3-45(c) with the word “Saturday” as follows:

Sec. 3-45. Legal hours for sales and purchases.
(c)   All alcoholic beverages consumed on premises.  It shall be unlawful for any licensee or person employed by a licensee for consumption-on-the-premises to sell, offer for sale, transfer or offer to transfer to others, or any person to purchase, receive or offer to receive from such a licensee, or from a person employed by such a licensee, any alcoholic beverage to be consumed on the premises as defined in this article between the hours of 11:45 p.m. on Sunday Saturday and 6:00 a.m. the following Monday and between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on the other days of the week; provided, however, any licensee that also holds a Sunday sales permit shall be allowed to sell, and any person shall be allowed to purchase or receive, alcoholic beverages on the premises between the hours defined in the Sunday sales ordinance.  

Motion made by Councilman Smith to adopt Ordinance with amendments; seconded by Councilman Wright.  Motion carried.  See Ordinance 2009-4.

Comments from Council
Councilman Smith stated that it is refreshing to see everyone at the meeting tonight.  Encouraged participation at all council meetings.

Mayor Edwards thanked everyone for coming out and stated “this is how government works”.  

Comments from Audience
Robert Reese, 110 Hickory Hill, recommended to Governing Authority that they find a better solution to bill water customers.  Mr. Reese did not receive his water bill and was cut-off due to non payment.  Recommendation made to Governing Authority to offer online payments in the future to avoid situation.   City Clerk Bedingfield informed Mr. Reese that on line payments are going to be available in the upcoming months due to the software/hardware upgrade.   

Motion made by Councilman Wright to add item to agenda: Executive Session; seconded by Councilman Andrews.  

Executive Session:   Motion made by Councilman Wright to enter into executive session at 7:56pm; seconded by Councilman Andrews.  Motion carried.

Executive Session adjourned at 8:30 p.m.  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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