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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Spencer Knight called the regular meeting of the Rutledge City Council to order on the above date. Council members Tom Strott, Brenda Thompson, James Bratcher and Bill Spann were present as were members of the public.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brenda Thompson announced that the public needed to be reminded that Rutledge has a leash law. She said citizens have the right to walk and not feel threatened by dogs running loose. She stated the owners need to take responsibility for their pets.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Bill Spann made motion that the minutes of the June 15, 2009 meeting be approved as submitted. James Bratcher seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Debbie Rutherford gave an update on checking and utility billing balances.
APPROVAL TO TEMPORARILY OPERATE ON CURRENT BUDGET
Tom Strott made motion to temporarily operate on the 08/09 budget until the new budget has been finalized, Brenda Thompson seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
BUDGET DISCUSSION
Mayor Knight advised that we are still waiting on quotes and prices to come in and would have this on the agenda at a later meeting.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Mayor Knight advised the council and public that city hall would be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for election training.
GEORGIA RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT
Mayor Knight advised the council that Ouida Autry would be attending a walking trails grant in Perry, Georgia on August 11, 2009.
BANDSTAND IN DOWNTOWN PARK
Mayor Knight stated that the new bandstand would be a gazebo style. He said it will be all pressure treated wood and a metal roof. It will be elevated and open on all sides. He said the old bandstand will be moved to the ballpark. Tom Strott stated that we need to hire someone to do a drawing so we can show the citizens. It needs to be planned out so it will fit with the brick wall. James Bratcher made motion to get prices for plans on the gazebo. Bill seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION PERSONNEL
Tom Strott made motion to exit regular session for the purpose of entering executive session to discuss personnel. Brenda Thompson seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried. Brenda Thompson made motion to exit executive session. Tom Strott seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
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