JANUARY 3, 2005 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

The regular meeting of the City of Lavonia Mayor and Council was held on the above date at 6:02 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Ralph M. Owens, Council Members: Eddie Floyd, Don Canady, Kay McGlennen, and Jason Macomson. Also present was City Attorney – John Dickerson, City Manager - Gary Fesperman, Ricky Whitworth, Randy Moore, Stewart E. Sweeney, Jimmie Rucker, Ruth Ann Gillespie, Ruth Davis, Elvis Brown, Marcus Johnson, Rev. Bobby Berryman, Alton Rucker, Sr., Denise Matthews – Franklin Co. Citizen and City Clerk – Angela V. Greer

Mayor Owens called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Jason Macomson gave the invocation, followed by the pledge to the flag.

Motion by Kay McGlennen, seconded by Eddie Floyd to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2004 Regular Meeting, the December 21, 2004 Public Hearings for the 2005 General Fund Budget held at 5:30 P.M. and 6:00 P.M., the Public Hearings for the setting of 2004 Tax Mills held at 5:45 P.M., 6:10 P.M., and 6:30 P.M., and the December 21, 2004 Called Council Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Kay McGlennen to rezone the property of Aria Partners – Farzad Saidly at 11750 Augusta Rd from R-1 to B-2. Motion carried.

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Eddie Floyd to approve the Occupational License for J.R.’S Pool Room – Jimmie Rucker pursuant to the following restrictions: No one under sixteen years of age, I.D. check, operating hours are 5:00 P.M. – 10: 30 P.M. Monday through Saturday, closed on Sundays., No Loitering, No Parking in the streets only on pool room property, must install adequate lighting for parking lot. License is subject to be revoked if guidelines are not followed. Motion carried.

At this time Mayor Ralph M. Owens swore in Kay McGlennen as 2005’s Mayor Pro-tem.

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Kay McGlennen to reappoint Mr. Larry Cabe to serve as Commissioner for a five (5) year term, beginning January 1, 2005 and to appoint Mr. Mac Douglas Johnson to serve as Commissioner for the one (1) year term, ending December 31, 2005. Motion carried.

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Eddie Floyd to approve the Department Heads, Authorities, Commissions and Boards as presented. Sheet attached. Motion carried.

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Kay McGlennen to approve the 2004 General Fund Budget amendments as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Jason Macomson, seconded by Kay McGlennen to approve the resolution to designation of certifying officials and property selectors for eligibility status pertaining to the acquisition and utilization of Surplus Property acquired through the Georgia State Agency for Support Services Division. Motion carried.

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Kay McGlennen to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 P.M. Motion carried.

Motion by Eddie Floyd, seconded by Jason Macomson to enter back into the regular meeting at 6:28 P.M. Motion carried.

Motion by Eddie Floyd, seconded by Don Canady to approve the Occupational License of Stewart E. Sweeney – Antique Outlet Mall - 10 Bowman St. Motion carried.

Motion by Don Canady, seconded by Eddie Floyd to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 P.M.

Motion carried.

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