City Commission Meetings: Minutes

MINUTES
TOCCOA CITY COMMISSION
November 10, 2008

 

The City Commission of the City of Toccoa met in Regular Session at City Hall on Monday, November 10, 2008, five o’clock P. M. with Mayor Andy Pavliscsak presiding.

The invocation was given by Assistant City Chaplin Phillip Teasley followed by the Pledge Of Allegiance to the Flag.

On roll call the following were present:

Mayor Andy Pavliscsak
Vice Mayor Ron Seib
Commissioner David Austin
Commissioner Janice English
Commissioner Bob Troup
City Manager Billy Morse
City Attorney John Dickerson
Clerk Jo Gleason

Motion by Commissioner Troup, seconded by Commissioner Austin and unanimously carried to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda as presented, a copy of this Agenda being attached as Exhibit “A.”

Under Reports the following comments were heard:

Commissioner Troup reported that a lot things were happening that were not good and the economy was slowing down. He said one of the things we could do that did not cost a lot of money was to clean up our neighborhoods.

Vice Mayor Seib echoed the remarks made by Commissioner Troup.  He also wanted to thank the participation of the Commission and others who attended the Joint RDC meeting with Mr. Mike Beatty.  He also expressed his pride and pleasure to be able to serve in the capacity as a commissioner in the RDC.

Commissioner Austin commended Ken Cox on obtaining the credentials as a Master Code Enforcer.  He also offered congratulations to all persons who had won their races in the election.

City Manager Morse announced that Jerry Owenby has been promoted to Captain for the Toccoa Fire Department.  He has been employed with the Toccoa Fire Department since 1978.  Jerry scored the highest score on a written exam and was interviewed by three out of town Fire Chiefs.

Mayor Pavliscsak next recognized any visitors who wished to speak on any of the Agenda items.

There were no persons present who wished to be heard.

I.    CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Commissioner Troup, seconded by Commissioner Austin and unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items as submitted:

A.  Request for Approval of Minutes of October 27,2008 City Commission Meeting

B.   Request for Approval of Minutes of October 27,2008 City Commission/Stephens County Commission Joint Meeting

C.   Resolution: Honoring All Veterans and Recognizing the Importance of Veteran’s Day

D.  Proclamation: Recognition of Farm-City Week, November 21-27

 

II.  OLD BUSINESS---NONE

III.    NEW BUSINESS



E.   Motion by Commissioner Troup, seconded by Commissioner Austin to draft a letter of support for Northeast Georgia Housing Authority to demolish 6 units of housing in the Currahee Vista Development.  This would involve only 2 buildings.


F.   Motioned by Vice Mayor Seib, seconded by Commissioner Austin and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations from Attorney Dickerson for amendments to SPLOST V Agreement. These changes would be necessary to forward fund $5 million for Hayestone Brady projects.


G.   Monthly Financial Report.  Finance Director Emory Stephens reported--$900,000 cash balance as of October 31,2008.  There are no variables that should cause any alarms.  General Fund-Animal Control has large Workers Compensation claims.  Grant Fund had only minimal activity.  Water Fund has very significant and stable flow of revenue. SPLOST Fund received $52,000.  Gas Fund had a good report but realized a $443,000 loss for first 4 months of budget.  Solid Waste is on target as far as revenues are concerned. Income from interest is significantly less because of the decline in interest rates and also due to the low balances that we maintain in the bank accounts.  


H.  Consideration of Amendments to the Personnel Policy Manual.  Motioned by Commissioner English, seconded by Vice Mayor Seib and unanimously carried to table this matter. It was decided to review the entire Personnel Manual during a forthcoming work session.

I.     Establish Fees for the Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance.

Motioned by Commissioner Troup, seconded by Commissioner Austin to establish the following fees for Sexually Oriented Businesses.

Application for License----$5,000.00
Change of Location Fee----$2,500.00


J.  Consideration of Appointments to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board for Unexpired Terms.

Motioned by Mayor Pavliscsak, seconded by Commissioner Troup and unanimously carried to appoint Gerald Shedd to the term that would expire June 30, 2010.  The decision to fill the term that would expire on June 30, 2009 was tabled.


H.  Recognition of Visitors Wishing to Speak on General Items.

There were no persons present who wished to be heard.



IV. ADJOURN

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Pavliscsak in order to enter the scheduled Work Session.

 

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