Special Called Council Meeting

November 22, 2011

Meeting called to order by Mayor Harley at 4: oo pm.

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

New Business

• 2012 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement: Mayor John R. Harley recognized City Administrator Eidson provided a copy of the agreement document. Essentially is an intergovernmental agreement which the county has proposed to the (3) cities that we enter into with them so they move forward with call for election. The County would issue the call for the election; SPLOST question would be on the primary election ballot in 2012. City Attorney Tydings has reviewed document and reports that it is substantially in the same form as that of previous years and is approved as to form. City Administrator Eidson briefly discussed Exhibit A which outlines City of Centerville projects (sidewalks, water and sewer improvements, debt potentially on water system improvements, public safety construction of a new Police Department), as well as Warner Robins, Houston County and City of Perry projects. The City of Centerville’s projects total 3.26% of the 2012 SPLOST proceeds. Property acquisition serves everyone in the county to help with the encroachment issue at WRAFB. Industrial sites for Houston County Development Authority for future economic development. City Administrator Eidson attended both SPLOST meetings, which were well attended by county, city and community. City Administrator Eidson reports that he hasn’t heard any negative comments, and that it seems most feel that this new SPLOST will be highly beneficial to the county and cities.

City Administrator Eidson recommended Mayor and Council adopt the Resolution as written, sign the document, and return it to the county on behalf of Centerville. The City of Warner Robins did so last night and the City of Perry, like Centerville, is taking this item into consideration on an agenda today.

Motion made by Councilman Wright to adopt as written on the behalf of Centerville and return signed document to Houston County; seconded by Councilman Andrews. Motion carried.

• Discussion: Sunday Package Sales Ordinance Amendment: City Attorney Tydings. The ordinance amendment discussed at the last council meeting has been expanded to go ahead and cover all issues associated with this legislation change, including setting days and ours for service, annual fees, licensing process, etc. City Attorney Tydings stated this is an overhaul of the prior ordinance reflective of what voters approved in the local referendum held earlier this month. The city attorneys from Warner Robins, Perry, and Centerville all worked together extensively on the ordinance amendments. Ms. Tydings reports that she had three goals in mind when drafting the proposed ordinance amendment: easy to understand and comply with (business owners), easy to enforce (law enforcement), and easy to administer (City Clerk’s office).City Attorney Tydings stated proposed ordinance amendment was drafted to mirror state law with regard to days and hours of sale. The ordinance amendment will become effective immediately upon adoption.

Motion made by Councilman Tucker to adopt ordinance as written; seconded by Councilman Wright. Councilman Andrews abstains. Motion carried. See 2011-6.

The new license fees will be effective with 2012 licenses.

Comments from Council

None

Comments from Audience

James Ermancyzk, 123 S Third Street, thanked Veterans Memorial Ceremony, and Austin Scott meeting.

Executive Session (Land Acquisition): Mayor Harley recognized Councilman Smith.

Motion made by Councilman Smith to amend executive session and add personnel; seconded by Councilman Wright. Motion carried. Motion made by Councilman Andrews to enter into executive session at 4:29pm; seconded by Councilman Wright. Motion carried.

Executive session adjourned and Mayor and Council reconvened at 5:25pm.

Resolution & Affidavit Executive Session: City Attorney Tydings read resolution. Motion made by Councilman Andrews to adopt as written; seconded by Councilman Tucker. Motion carried. Affidavit executed by Mayor Harley and notarized by City Clerk Bedingfield. Documents attached and made part of official minutes.

Motion made by Councilman Smith to approve employee Christmas bonuses; $200 full time employee’s and $ 100 part time employee’s bonuses to be included in the December 2, 2011 payroll; seconded by Councilman Tucker. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 5:27pm.

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Mayor John R. Harley

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Attest by City Clerk Krista Bedingfield

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