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City of Atlanta City Council met June 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

OPEN: The regular meeting of the Atlanta City Council was held at the Atlanta City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McVey at 7:30pm.

 

ROLL CALL:  Colaw, Thomas, Young, Dreyer, Cheek and Evans were present.

 

Motion by Cheek second by Evans to approve the minutes as presented.

ROLL CALL:

                   Colaw-yes                                             Dreyer-yes

                  Thomas-yes                                            Cheek-yes

                  Young-yes                                               Evans-yes

                                                                                                         Motion Carries.

                                                                                                   

Motion by Evans second by Thomas to pay all bills as approved by their respected chairman or as far as money allows.

ROLL CALL:

                   Colaw-yes                                             Dreyer-yes

                  Thomas-yes                                            Cheek-yes

                  Young-yes                                               Evans-yes

                                                                                                            Motion Carries.

                                                                                                   

Carl Johnston asked if a vacant building could be turned into a gym.

                                                                                                                                         

Chief Eimer reported that a new officer will begin working on 6/27/19. Four to Five officers will be working the night of the Fireworks. He wanted to close North St. for the Firework which will be on 6/30/19.

 

Randy Brooks reported that 2 outings had been postponed but individual play had been picking up.

New discounts were in effect and would be published.

 

The Mayor brought up the Resolution for Harvest Host that was discussed at the last meeting.

Motion by Colaw second by Dreyer to approve the Resolution for Harvest Host.

 

ROLL CALL:

                   Colaw-yes                                             Dreyer-yes

                  Thomas-AB                                            Cheek-yes

                  Young-no                                               Evans-yes

                                                                                                            Motion Carries.

The Mayor brought up the need for a lawn mower again and asked the council to approve the purchase of the used 2017 Toro mower.

 

Motion by Cheek second by Colaw to purchase 2017 Toro mower.

 

ROLL CALL:

                   Colaw-yes                                             Dreyer-yes

                  Thomas-yes                                            Cheek-yes

                  Young-yes                                               Evans-Abstain

                                                                                                            Motion Carries.

 

The Library requested a special permit for consumption of alcohol for programs held on June 27, July 11, Aug 8 and Oct 24th.  The library does have insurance coverage.

Alderman Young asked if this was a one-time permit for all dates or each date.  He also states City Hall should have a copy of that policy. The Mayor recommended that the first event be approved with the last 3 events approval upon receipt of current insurance coverage.

Motion by Colaw second by Evans to approve the Special event license for the Library.

 

ROLL CALL:

                   Colaw-yes                                              Dreyer-Abstain

                  Thomas-Abstain                                      Cheek-yes

                  Young-No                                                 Evans-yes

                                            Mayor-yes

                                                                                                            Motion Carries.

 

The council was given a copy of a Hold Harmless agreement for swimming lessons, for review. To be voted on at the next meeting.

 

Logan County Emergency Management Agency is holding a meeting from 10am to 12 on 6/20/19 and anyone can attend.

 

The Mayor went over information about the upcoming Census. A census representative came to City Hall with information.

 

The Fire Dept. will be helping with collecting donation for the Fireworks.

 

The Mayor stated the employees wanted to trade days on the 4th of July to give them a 3-day weekend.

Alderman Young states either they all work on Thursday or none of them work on Thursday. He also stated that he talked with Paul about street signs and some signs have been ordered.

 

  Motion by Evans second by Cheek to adjourn the meeting.

 

    ROLLCALL:

                 Colaw-yes                                   Dreyer-yes

                 Thomas-yes                                 Cheek-yes

                  Young-yes                                  Evans-yes                         Motion Carries

             

                                                                                                                           

The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm

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