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Statham City Council authorizes land purchase, approves inspection-registration ordinance and equipment buy
Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting the Statham City Council authorized the mayor to negotiate purchase of a 2.861‑acre parcel (ST01‑034) for up to $40,000 after a closed session, and approved Ordinance O‑26‑01 to register private building inspection companies; the council also approved a used dump truck purchase and an intergovernmental agreement, all by 5‑0 votes.
The Statham City Council on Feb. 17 authorized a land purchase agreement and approved several routine city actions during a 26‑minute meeting.
Following a brief public‑meeting agenda and routine approvals, Councilmember Patterson moved to amend the agenda to add an executive‑session item to discuss real estate; Councilmember Penn seconded and the amendment passed 5‑0. After convening a closed session under Georgia law, the council returned to open session and approved a motion authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement to purchase a portion of parcel ST01‑034, described in the minutes as roughly 2.861 acres adjacent to the city’s property off Dooley Town Road, at a price not to exceed $40,000. The motion was made by Councilmember Penn, seconded by Councilmember Terilli and adopted 5‑0.
Also during the meeting the council approved Ordinance O‑26‑01, which, according to the motion on the record, allows registration of private building inspection companies; the motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by Councilmember Terilli and passed unanimously. Councilmembers voted 5‑0 to purchase a 2009 F750 dump truck for Public Works from Hacket Sales, Inc. for $49,900 after Councilmember Terilli moved the purchase and Councilmember Penn seconded.
Councilmember Penn moved and Councilmember Patterson seconded a motion authorizing the mayor to sign an intergovernmental agreement; that motion also passed 5‑0. The meeting minutes do not include the text or fiscal terms of that intergovernmental agreement.
City Attorney Jody Campbell announced after the closed session that the council had met to discuss matters exempt from the Open Meetings Act, specifically a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property; he stated no votes or final decisions were made during the closed portion. An affidavit, signed by Mayor Debi Krause and filed with the minutes, records the statutory basis for the closed session under O.C.G.A. §50‑14‑3 and §50‑14‑4(b). The council later adopted a resolution ratifying the closed‑session subjects and directing the mayor to execute the required affidavit.
The meeting opened at 6:31 p.m. and adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
