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Mulga council: votes at a glance — Aug. 20, 2024
Summary
Council actions included approval of minutes, payment of bills, park funding, adoption of Resolution 2024-09 (hearing for building codes), enrollment in SRCS, ZIP code change for Bayview, adoption of Ordinance 2024-05 (compensation), appointment of an acting clerk, and other routine business.
At its Aug. 20 meeting the Mulga council recorded the following formal actions and roll-call outcomes:
- Acceptance of Aug. 6, 2024 minutes: Motion by Lisa Armstrong, second Rachel Davis. Roll call: District 1: Yes; District 2: Abstain; District 3: Yes; District 4: Yes; District 5: Yes; Mayor: Yes. Outcome: accepted.
- Acceptance of July 16, 2024 minutes: Motion by Lelan Taylor, second Lisa Armstrong. Roll call: unanimous yes. Outcome: accepted.
- Approval of bills for payment: Motion by Chandra Gage, second Jeremy Davis. Roll call: unanimous yes. Outcome: approved.
- Allocation to park board ($3,000): Motion by Rachel Davis, second Jeremy Davis. Roll call: unanimous yes. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution No. 2024-09 (set public hearing on adopting building department and technical codes by reference): Motion by Lisa Armstrong. Roll call: unanimous yes. Outcome: resolution adopted (hearing scheduled in September).
- Enrollment in Georgia Gas Authority SRCS (compliance service): Motion by Lisa Armstrong, second Rachel Davis. Roll call: unanimous yes. Outcome: approved; estimated cost $9,300 for Sept–Dec 2024 and ~$19,000 for 2025.
- Resolution No. 2024-10 (authorize mayor to pursue Bayview ZIP code change from 35005 to 35118): Motion by Rachel Davis. Roll call: unanimous yes. Outcome: adopted.
- Resolution No. 2024-11: Motion by Rachel Davis, second Lisa Armstrong. Roll call: unanimous yes with mayor abstaining. Outcome: adopted (mayor abstained).
- Ordinance No. 2024-05 (compensation for mayor and councilmembers): Motion for immediate consideration and adoption; motion carried by roll call (all yes). Outcome: ordinance adopted.
- Appointment of Acting Town Clerk: Jeremy Davis moved to appoint Melissa Freeman as acting town clerk until Tabitha Galloway returns from medical leave; second by Chandra Gage. Roll call: unanimous yes. Outcome: appointment approved.
Other items recorded included announcements about Bayview Park title transfer, solicitation of bids for a splash pad and an update that negotiations with Minor Fire Department are ongoing regarding a requested 9% increase in fire protection costs (council suggested 7.5%–8%).
