NOTICE: The following summary is provided pursuant to 50-14-1(e)(2), The Georgia Open Meetings Act, of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Called Work Session of the Lavonia City Council

April 28, 2004

SUMMARY

Members of Governing Authority Present included Mayor Ralph M. Owens, Council Members Eddie Floyd, Don Canady, Kay McGlennen, and Jason K. Macomson, and City Manager Gary M. Fesperman.

Agenda Items: Action

Waste Water Expansion Project Update – City Manager Gary Fesperman updated the council on compliance schedule for EPD Consent Order No. EPD-WQ-4199.	NONE
Waste Water Expansion Project Update – City Manager Gary Fesperman reviewed possible funding options for expansion project, including estimated project costs, grants, direct payment, and loans.	NONE
Waste Water Trunk Line OFF I-85 – City Manager Gary Fesperman introduced/reviewed a proposal to install a 15” sewer trunk line under I-85 to increase sewage capacity for current and future commercial/industrial use along Hwy 17 at and north of I-85 intersection; also discussed funding options, including grants and loans; also discussed potential business closings due to Hwy 17 DOT project, relocation of city utilities due to Hwy 17 DOT project, and associated estimated costs.	NONE
Waste Water Operator – City Manager Gary Fesperman reviewed with Mayor and Council the possible need to employ a waste water operator in the future to oversee the waste-water plant and lift station maintenance, versus continuing to outsource the job	NONE
Water Department – City Manager Gary Fesperman introduced a proposal to move the water department to the armory motorpool; Mayor and Council discussed applications received for water superintendent position, and possible candidates for interview	NONE
Public Restroom Facilities at Gazebo – City Manager Gary Fesperman introduced proposals to provide restroom facilities at the Gazebo, both location, size, and style of accommodations to be provded	NONE
City Website - Council Member Jason K. Macomson asked each council member and Mayor to provide a biographical sketch and picture suitable for inclusion in website	NONE
Adams St Railroad Crossing Closing – Council members discussed postponement of public hearing on crossing closing due to lack of legal petition from Hartwell Railroad	NONE

Prepared by Jason K. Macomson, Council Member Post 4