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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Spencer Knight called to order the regular meeting on the above date. Council members Tom Strott, James Bratcher, Brenda Thompson and Bill Spann were present as were members of the public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Tom Strott made motion that the minutes of the February 22 meeting be approved as submitted. Bill Spann seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
REPLACEMENT OF PUMP – WELL # 6 – WEST MAIN ST.
Mayor Knight advised the council that in November we received a quote for the repair and replacement of the pump for well number 6 on West Main. He said we decided not to do anything at the present time because the well does not produce a lot. We were scheduled for an audit of our water system with Scott Callaway from EPD and as a result of the audit we were informed that the well has to be fixed because it is on our permit. The quote received from Oconee Well is $11,277.48. He said this is the worst case. They really will not know what all will need to be replaced until they get in there. He advised that he needed approval to spend up to $11,300.00 if needed. Brenda Thompson made motion to authorize the mayor to spend up to $11,300.00 for the repair of well 6. James Bratcher seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
TIRE REPLACEMENT BILL
Mayor Knight advised the council that an individual had requested that the city pay for a tire damaged by the street. He stated in the past with such requests we have said no. Tom Strott stated that the person had admitted the tire was bad. There was no motion made.
COMMUNICOM LEASE EXTENSION LETTER
Mayor Knight informed the council that the lease Communicom had with the city has expired. He stated they currently pay $50.00 per month and they are asking us to extend the current lease until September 2011 with the same terms. He said we will then renegotiate and see if we are getting the right amount of money. Tom Strott made motion to extend the lease until September 2011 with the same terms as the previous agreement. Bill Spann seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
GARBAGE CONTRACT AGREEMENT
Mayor Knight stated that the contract was not yet ready and plans to have it on next month’s agenda.
DOWNTOWN PARK LANDSCAPING QUOTES
Mayor Knight stated that the city had requested bids for landscaping the park with sod, sprinkler system, pavers around gazebo, receptacles at the base of six trees and timbers around the swing sets. He stated that four quotes were received as follows: J& J Landscaping at $18,650.00, Piedmont Landscape at $15,950.00, Clean Cut at $14,975.00 and Great Estates at $6,715.00 which only included the sod and irrigation system. Tom Strott stated that Great Estates would need to be taken out because they did not quote the entire job. James Bratcher stated that he was recusing himself from the discussion and vote because he was affiliated with the person that owned Clean Cut. Tom Strott made motion to accept the quote submitted by Clean Cut provided they put the pavers in granite sand, the electrical in conduit and they supply a workers comp and liability insurance certificate. Brenda Thompson seconded, Bill Spann voted for, Tom Strott voted for and motion carried with a constitutional majority.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Brenda Thompson made motion to exit regular session for the purpose of entering executive session to discuss litigation. Tom Strott seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried. Tom Strott made motion to exit executive session for the purpose of entering regular session. Bill Spann seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
One legal matter was discussed, no action taken.
MEETING ADJOURNED
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