January: 14, 2019 6:00 p.m.  Cedartown City Commission Meeting  Attending:  Commission Chairman Matt Foster Commission Chair Pro-Tem Dale Tuck Commissioner Andrew Carter Commissinner lordan Huhhard Commissioner. Jessica Payton City Attorney Carey Pilgrim Citv Manager Rill Fann Assistant City Manager Edward Guzman City Clerk Carol Crawford  Also Attending:  INVOCATION  The invocation was given by Bishop. Joseph Sewell of Lake Creek Anointed Ministries and was  followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. COMMISSION CHAIR ANDI PRO-TEM APPOINTMENTS  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Carter to appoint Commissioner Foster as Commission Chairman and Commissioner Tuck as Commission Chair Pro-Tem, seconded by Commissioner Payton, all voting "Aye" none voting "No" the Commission made the appointments of Commissioner Foster as Commission Chairman and Commissioner Tuck as Commission Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE CURRENT AGENDA AND' THE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by Commissioner Tuck, all voting "Aye" none voting "No" the Commission approved the current agenda and the Commission  Pro-Tem.  DECEMBER 10, 2018  meeting minutes of December 10, 2018.  RECOGNITION OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF SCOTT JACKSON  The Cedartown City Commission presented a watch to Assistant Fire Chief Scott Jackson recognizing his 25 years of service and his retirement effective February 1, 2019.  EMPLOYEE LONGEVITY RECOGNITION  5 years ofs service - William Bosler, Joe Colquitt, Joshua Martin and' Wade White 10 years of service - Jimmy Barfield, James Newsome, Amy Orebaugh and Ray Rosser  15 years ofs service - Earl Kinne 25 years of service - Calvin S. Jackson  20 years of service - Timmy Ledbetter and Jonathan Zuker    ADMINISTRATION AWARD PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD PUBLIC WORKS AWARD MANAGERS REPORT  The Administration Award was presented to Aimee Madden. The Public Safety Award was presented to Tyler Eason. The Public Works Award was presented to Michael Hooper.  lam happy to announce the promotion of Mitzi Allen to the position of Assistant City Clerk. Mitzi completed her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration: at Shorter lact cnrina fwith a ANGPA hv the wavl and has rontinunncly arrented greater responsibilities ini the Administrative Department. Mitzi will attend the l'am both happv and sad to announce the retirement of Assistant Fire Chief Scott. Jackson who will be leaving us effective January 31st. Scott has also served as the organization safety coordinator the last several years and has effectively compiled and submitted our safety grant applications with LGRMS each year. In 2018, his efforts resulted in grants of over $15,000. Biggers Field project update - The new roof on the concession stand, new plumbing fixtures ini the restrooms and interior painting have been completed with LED lighting upgrades, exterior painting, new door installation, metal stair replacement and new restroom partitions are alli in process. Weather has delayed the project al bit but  next session of Municipal Clerks training through GMA.  they still project being completed by the first of March.  Aimee Madden  Update on Tourism and Economic Development Department plans. New event at Big Springs Sterling Holloway. Summer Concert Series move to Peek Park Have an open air Art Gallery at the Depot. Rebrand the Fall Festival - November2  Have a Spooky Spooks Halloween Village and activity centers for kids at Bert Wood  Park.  Christmas parade move to Saturday and have breakfast with Santa and pictures. The Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Development team that visited us last October will return on Tuesday, January 29th to give us their report and findings. We will meet at the Slate House Grill in Rockmart beginning at 6 p.m. Ifyou plan to attend, please let me know and Iwillt take care of the arrangements.    CONSIDERATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT. JUDGE AND: SOLICITOR A motion was made by Commissioner Tuck, seconded by Commissioner Hubbard, all voting "Aye" none voting "No" the Commission approved the reappointment of Municipal Court. Judge CONSIDERATION OF THE. APPOINTMENTS TO' THE CEDARTOWN TREE COMMISSION A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by Commissioner Payton, all voting "Aye" none voting "No" to appoint Mike Rhodes and. June Beck to the Cedartown Tree  Andrew Roper and Municipal Court Solicitor Trey Keliey.  Commission.  CONSIDERATION OF AI RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE MINOR AMENDMENT TO POLK COUNTY AND CITIES OF CEDARTOWN, ROCKMART AND ARAGON JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2017- - A motion was made bv Commissioner Carter. seconded bv Commissioner Pavton. all voting "Aye" none voting "No" to approve RESOLUTION 1, 2019 adopting the minor amendment for Polk County and the Cities of Cedartown, Rockmart and Aragon Joint Comprehensive plan to retain thoir malifiod Incal aovernmant ctatic and plioihility for ctate nermite arante and Inans City Engineer Ronnie Wood advised the Commission that if the City elects to move forward with this project. Iti is his recommendation that the projects be awarded as follows: Division I- Replace the Main Influent Lift Station with Additive. Alternate Bid #2 for repairing the existing two rotary screens be awarded to Haren Construction Company, for a 270 calendar day Division II- Replace the Cave Springs Lift Station be awarded to Sol Construction for a 270 A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Payton, all voting "Aye" none voting "No" the Commission approved awarding Division p project to Haren Construction Company and Division II project to Sol Construction for at total amount of  2027  CONSIDERATION OF WASTEWATER PROJECT BIDS  bid in the amount of $2,282,000. calendar day! bid of $718,760.  $3,000,760.  COMMISSIONER REPORTS  Commissioner Payton stated that there are connections that are made at Commission training. The City of Cedartown has great workers. She wants everyone to know that Commissioner Tuck stated that the MLK Celebration willl be held on. January 19th at Cedar Lake. the MLK celebration service will also be held on Sunday, January 20th at Friendship Baptist Church located on 321 MLK. Jr. Blvd., and Tony Davis and Blake Dodd willl be at the Auditorium. Commissioner Tuck commented that the as to the change of  great things are going on in Cedartown.  leadership tonight, follow good leadership.    Commissioner Carter: stated that this is his third year on the Commission. Itis amazing to work with such wonderful people. Commissioner Hubbard thank you fors serving as Commission Chairman. Job well done. The City of Cedartown has wonderful employees. Commirinnar Unhhard tala all ta amail Incrinn Dauton Un rtntnd that hn loune Cedartown and that he is thankful for being allowed to serve. Commissioner Foster expressed Happy New Year and that we are off1 to a good start. Cedartown has good people as workers and leadership from Commissioner Hubbard, friends and familv. How great ity would be is congress or other bodies were like our  Commissioners. Thank you and Happy New Year.  ADJOURN  At 6:40p p.m., a motion was made to adjourn by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by Commissioner Payton, all voting "Aye" none voting "No" the Commission adjourned.  APPROVED:  MATT FOSTER, CHAIRMAN CEDARTOWN CITY COMMISSION  ATTEST:  CAROL CRAWFORD, CITY CLERK