SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

 

The regular meeting of the City of Lavonia Mayor and Council was held on the above date at 5:30 P.M. with the following members present:  Mayor Ralph M. Owens, Council Members:  Eddie Floyd, Jr., Don Canady, Kay McGlennen, and Jason Macomson.  Also present was City Attorney John Dickerson, City Manager Gary Fesperman, Police Chief Randy Shirley, Assistant City Clerk Susan Gorman, Fire Chief Jones Beasley, Charles Cawthon, Scott O’Barr, Randy Moore, Ruth Davis, Ruth Ann Gillespie, Bobby Lott, Clifford Baugus, Mary Baugus, Patricia Baugus, Freddie Manley, James Crowe, Barbara Burdette, Ricky Whitworth, Kenneth Teasley, Denise Matthews Franklin Co. Citizen, and City Clerk Angela V. Greer.

 

Mayor Ralph Owens called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone.  Rev. Kenneth Teasley gave the invocation, followed by the pledge to the flag.

 

Motion by Kay McGlennen, seconded by Don Canady to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2004, Regular Council Meeting and the minutes to the Public Hearing held on August 2, 2004 as presented.  Motion carried.

 

 

Motion by Eddie Floyd, seconded by Don Canady to approve the following building permit:  Motion carried.

 

#588 – Eagles Wings Construction…….Bear Creek Road……………New Home

 

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Kay McGlennen to approve the following Occupational License and Alcoholic Beverage License:  Motion carried.

 

The Variety Store………….13675 Jones Street…………………..Wanda Brown

 

Royal Food Store………….293 Caudell Drive……………………Tejash N. Patel

 

Motion by Jason Macomson, seconded by Eddie Floyd to change the regular council meeting time from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.  Don Canady opposed and Kay McGlennen opposed.  Mayor Ralph Owens opposed.  Motion denied.

 

Motion by Eddie Floyd, seconded by Jason Macomson to change the regular council meeting time from 5:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M effective next council meeting.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Jason Macomson, seconded by Eddie Floyd to approve the Mayor to sign a contract agreement with the Georgia Mountain Regional Development Center to write and administer a Economic Development Administration Public Works Grant for the proposed Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade and the I-85 waste water 15 inch trunk line project.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Eddie Floyd to approve the Mayor to sign a contract agreement with the Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center for the preparation and development of the Joint Comprehensive Plan, required by DCA and due by the end of 2005, including the combined five municipalities of Franklin County and Franklin County.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Kay McGlennen, seconded by Eddie Floyd to approve the Mayor to sign a  resolution making an application for a revolving loan fund from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a Georgia Small Cities Program Community Development Block Grant Employment Incentive Program (CDBG/EIP) grant for subsequent direct loan to White Roof, LLC and Carry-On Trailer Corporation.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Eddie Floyd, seconded by Kay McGlennen to authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the Splost agreement and resolution with Franklin County along with the surrounding municipalities in Franklin County on how the projected next six year Splost Funds will be allocated, as presented.   Motion carried.

 

 

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Kay McGlennen to deny a petition presented by Hartwell Railroad to close the Adams Street railroad crossing.  Motion carried.

 

 

Mayor Owens announced that Bosal Industries Georgia has been awarded a new contract with Saturn for an exhaust system for the new Saturn SUV the “VUE” that is coming out from General Motors.  This expansion will consist of construction of an additional 54,000 square foot building, creation of 40 plus jobs, and a capital investment of $4 million plus dollars. 

 

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Kay McGlennen to enter into executive session at 6:00 P.M. to discuss litigation.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Jason Macomson to end the executive session and return to regular session at 6:13 P.M.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Kay McGlennen to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 P.M. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

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Ralph M. Owens, Mayor                                              Angela V. Greer, City Clerk