CITY OF SYLVANIA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES

May 18, 2010, 6:00 P.M. 

PRESENT:  Mayor Evans

Council Members:  Beasley, Cleland, Dees, Mercer, Sheppard & Smith  

VISITORS:  The Mayor presented the “If I Were Mayor Essay Contest” awards to the top three winners.

Mr. Ezra Thomas appeared before Council to discuss his concerns with the contractors that are trimming the City’s right of ways.  The City Manager stated that he would address all of Mr. Thomas’ concerns.

INVOCATION:  The Mayor called the meeting to order and Council Member Cleland led in prayer and the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dees and seconded by Council Member Beasley to make the following changes to the agenda:

Add:                 - Parker Engineering to provide info to Water Planning Council

                        - Extend tree trimming contract for two weeks

Remove:          - 2^nd Reading and adoption of flood damage prevention ordinance

All voted aye. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 

MINUTES PREVIOUS MEETING:  There was a general consensus to approve the May 4, 2010 council minutes as presented.  All voted aye.

APPROVE PAYMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY’S BILL:  A motion was made by Council Member Smith and seconded by Council Member Mercer to approve the City Attorney’s bill for the month of April 2010 in the amount of $1,511.70.  All voted aye.

DISCUSS GMA MAYOR’S MOTORCADE SILENT AUCTION AT GMA CONVENTION:  A motion was made by Council Member Sheppard and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dees to approve the City participating in the GMA Mayor’s Motorcade through the silent auction.  All voted aye.  The Mayor asked Council Member Beasley to be responsible for the auction item.

APPROVE RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2009 BUDGET:  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Dees and seconded by Council Member Cleland to approve a resolution to amend the 2009 budget.  All voted aye.

PARKER ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO WATER PLANNING COUNCIL:  A motion was made by Council Member Sheppard and seconded by Council Member Beasley to approve hiring Parker Engineering to provide up to date information to the Water Planning Council with the cost to be split with Screven County.  All voted aye.

EXTEND TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT 2 WEEKS:  A motion was made by Council Member Sheppard and seconded by Council Member Mercer to extend the City’s contract with Trees Unlimited for the clearing of electrical right of ways for an additional two weeks, which will include 80 hours of work for $6,836.00.  All voted aye.

ADJOURNMENT:  A motion was made by Council Member Cleland and seconded by Council Member Mercer to adjourn at 6:38pm.  All voted aye.