City Council Meeting Minutes, May 10, 2010

City Council Meeting Minutes, May 10, 2010

The Easley City Council met on May 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Center. All members were present with the exception of Dave Watson. Lisa Garrett served as the secretary taking the minutes.

The news media is notified in case of a called meeting. All regular meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and all of the media has been so notified.
Members of the media present were The Pickens County Courier, the Easley Progress, and the Greenville News.

Mayor Bagwell called the public meeting to order at 7:00. The public meeting was for any discussion on the City Operating Budget. There was no discussion and the public meeting was closed at 7:05.

Councilman Chris Mann gave the invocation. Then Mayor Bagwell asked for everyone to stand and pledge allegiance to the flag.

There were no corrections or additions to the minutes and they stand approved.
*Included minutes from July 4th meeting, Budget Work Session, and Special Called Meeting.

Mayor Bagwell called for reports from Council Members.
Ward 1 – Councilman Garrison – No report
Ward 2 – Councilwoman Dodson – No report.
Ward 3 – Councilman Mann – No Report
Ward 4 – Councilwoman Valentin – No Report
Ward 5 – Councilman Wright No Report
Ward 6 – Councilman Watson –Absent

Mayor Bagwell called on Mr. Fox Simons, City Administrator, for his report. There will be a bid opening on May 25th at 10:00 a.m. for repairs to West End Hall.

The Mayor called on citizens to address council. Jean McMorris wanted to ask that something be done with the house next door to her. It is in bad shape, yard grown up, a real eye sore. Tommy Holcombe to find out who owns it and get in touch with him and he will be in contact with Ms. McMorris.

Presentations: None

Unfinished Business: Ordinance Second Reading:
Ordinance No. 2010-03: Officially naming a gazebo at the new Easley Downtown park the M.E. “Chris” Christopherson Gazebo. Councilman Mann made a motion to approve with a second coming from Councilwoman Dodson. The motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Watson being absent.

New Business: Ordinance First Reading:

Ordinance No. 2010-04: To provide for the adoption of City Operating Budget, it execution and effect, for the fiscal period July 1, 2010 through June 20, 2011. Councilman Mann made a motion to approve with a second coming from Councilman Garrison. The motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Watson being absent.

Resolutions:

Resolution No. 2010-08: To permit the 2010 July 4th Celebration a variance to
hold a multi-day event on Pendleton Street and in Old Market Square. Councilman made a motion to approve with a second coming from Councilman Wright. The motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Watson being absent.

Resolution No. 2010-09: To endorse the month of May as national Bike Month and the Week of May 17th-21st as Bike-To-Work-Week. Councilman Mann made a motion to approve with a second coming from Councilman Garrison. The motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Watson being absent.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.