M2019-08
August 19, 2019
- Meeting called to order by Mayor Bates at 7:07 pm.
- Roll Call by clerk Connie Duke. All council members present.
- Mayor asked for Public comments: Question from the floor of when the Town takes over the roads. May 1, 2020. No other public comments.
- Approved the Minutes of July 15, 2019 meeting. Motion by Jimbo Quick, 2nd by Donald Gunter. Passed 6-0.
- Approved the Minutes of August 5, 2019 special meeting. Motion by Donald Gunter, 2nd by Matthew Blair. Passed 6-0.
- Mayor presented information on grant opportunities. ARC grant deadline is this fall with 50/50 match.
- Council discussed Storm Shelter or Farmers Market for first project.
- Council decided on Storm Shelter first due to the safety of the citizens of the Town.
- Discussed for Farmers Market possibility of “open air” or “carport” type structure that could be moved later if needed.
- Mayor presented need for Election training for the Clerk.
- Motion by Jimbo Quick and 2nd by Bud Reed to send the Clerk for training the first week of December with a cost not to exceed $1,200.00. Passed 6-0.
- Mayor gave 2019 budget review. We are at or above projection for income and significantly below projects for expenses.
- Mayor opened discussion for 2020 proposed budget. Discussed line items that are more than anticipated.
- Discussed chip seal vs asphalt, how long does chip seal/asphalt last.
- Decided to set up plan with the worst/most needed first and do 1st pass with chip seal to give time for 2nd pass with asphalt.
- Final budget @ September regular meeting.
- Approved invoices and payroll. Motion by Donald Gunter, 2nd by Bud Reed. Passed 6-0.
- No Other business.
- Motion to Adjourn by Bud Reed, 2nd by Donald Gunter.
- Next Meeting will be September 16, 2019.