February 13, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm
Those in attendance Mayor Jim Renfrow, Misty McCard, Rebecca Lawson, Jermaine Petty, Bill Yoes, Diane Reed, Travis Whisenhunt, Chalon Ragsdale, and Mark Herrmann. Lisa Thornton-absent

Comments- none
Rebecca Lawson motioned to approve January 2023 minutes, Jermaine Petty 2nd
motion. Passed 7-0

Diane Reed motioned to approve January 2023 treasurer report, Rebecca Lawson 2nd motion. Passed 7-0

Court & Police Report-Chief Stout gave report.

Building Inspector Report- Troy Enochs gave report.

Planning Commission Report- Brenda Reynolds gave report. Carole Jones will be creating a Planning workshop agenda for February 23, 2023 at 6pm.

Committee Report- Diane Reed mentioned a Frog pong fall festival discussion and creating a festival committee.

Unfinished Business:
Update on Wastewater System Rehabilitation Project- Trent Williams gave update on sewer project.

New Business:
Fire Donation-table it Compliance Officer- Mayor Renfrow mentioned the need of a compliance officer and discussed the different job duties such as helping do maintenance facilities, and community service along with city compliance responsibilities. Mayor will present a Compliance Officer Job description to
council for the next council meeting.

Webpage updates-Mayor Renfrow mentioned he is looking into different website services with easy accessibility. Wifi and cameras are in the works to purchase and install.

New Business
Resolution 02-13-23A to amend 2022 Budget- Rebecca Lawson made a motion to read Resolution 02-13-23 by title only as amended, Jermaine Petty 2nd motion. Passed 8-0

Rebecca Lawson made a motion to approve Resolution 02-13-23A, Travis Whisenhunt 2nd motion. Passed 7-0

Resolution 02-13-23B Arvest Bank- Rebecca Lawson made a motion to read Resolution 02-13-23B by title only, Jermaine Petty 2nd motion. Passed 8-0

Rebecca Lawson made a motion to approve Resolution 02-13-23B, Mark Herrmann 2nd motion. Passed 7-0

Central EMS MOU-ARPA Funding Request-table it for more discussion
Hotel/Motel/Restaurant (HMR) Tax-Discussion on adding taxes on Hotels, Motels, Restaurants. Announcements-none
Citizen comments-Parking and blocking streets discussion.
Rebecca Lawson made a motion to adjourn, Jermaine Petty 2nd motion. Passed 7-0

Adjourn at 7:39pm