City of Coolidge Council Meeting Official Minutes  May: 14, 2024 6:30PM 6:30P.M.  The City of Coolidge regularly scheduled Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Diane H. Causey at  The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by City Manager Don Cole.  Approve April 2, 2024, Workshop Minutes:  Motion-t.Johnson; Second-Braswell; Gentry-aye; Leger-aye; M.. Johnson-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.  Approve April 2, 2024, Investigating Committee Meeting Minutes:  Motion-.Johnson; Second-Braswell; Gentry-aye; Leger-aye; M.. Johnson-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.  Approve 18, 2024, Investigating Committee Meeting Minutes:  Motion-t.Johnson; Second-Braswell; Gentry-aye; Leger-aye; M.. Johnson-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.  Approve April 18, 2024, Council Meeting Minutes:  Motion-Leger; Second-F.Johnson; Gentry-aye; Braswell-aye; M.. Johnson-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.  Speaker Appearance:  Linda Smith-A A Citizens Perspective on Issues Coolidge is currently facing:  Lack of citizen participation at meetings Keeping citizens informed - City Website Council unity and making informed decisions Dogi issue - needs to be handled faster Need more businesses and events  New City Charter - Roles and responsibilities of Mayor, City Manager, Council, and Staff  Social Media Policy- - needs to be finalized and move forward Ordinances need to be enforced and revised to coincide with the new Charter Council Retreat Action Items - Need to meet timelines Invite local Pastors to meetings to lead the Prayer and Invocation  Improve acoustics in Council Room SO people watching by live-stream on Facebook can hear Must be rescheduled due to Animal Control not being notified oft the meeting tonight by Chuck McDonald. Rescheduled for Workshop, June 4, 2024,5:30PM.  Thomas County Animal Control:    Page 2  Approve Order of Agenda to include Flow Meter (Continuous Monitor) and Box:  Motion-M.J Johnson; Second-Braswell; F.J Johnson-aye; Gentry-aye; Leger-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.  Approve Bills to be paid:  Motion-M.Johnson; Second-Braswel; F.Johnson-aye; Gentry-aye; Leger-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.  Administrative Department  City Manager Report- Copy provided in Council folders  City Hall will be closed Friday, May 17th, from 10:00 AM-1:301 PM, in order for staff to attend ai funeral.  Finance Department  Approve/Adopt Quarterly Budget Amendment Resolution:  Motion-M.Johnson; Second-F.J Johnson; Gentry-aye; Braswell-aye; Leger-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.  Public Works salaries will be paid from Water and Sewer Fund:  Motion-M.J Johnson; Second-Leger; F.. Johnson-aye; Gentry-aye; Braswell-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.  Police Department  Chief's Report - No Chief's Report available this month due to Chief Campbell being on leave for personal  reasons.  Ratify donated vehicle for Police Department from Thomas County:  Motion-M.Johnson; Second-Braswell; F.Johnson-aye; Gentry-aye; Leger-aye; Smith-aye  UnanmousyaPprove.  Public Works Department  Public Works Report - No Public Works Report available this month due to Chief Campbell being on leave for Approve Estimates from SOWEGA Chlorinator Co., Inc., for Flow Meter (Continuous Monitor) and Installation- Motion-Leger; Second-F.Johnson; Gentry-aye; Braswell-aye; M.. Johnson-aye; Smith-aye  personal reasons.  $3,507.00, and' Waterproof Plastic Box- $327.50:  Unanimously approved.  Approve/Adopt Flood Ordinance per guidance from EPD - Deadline August 14, 2024:  Motion-Leger; Second-M.Johnson; F.. Johnson-aye; Gentry-aye; Braswell-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.    Page 3  Approve/Adopt Resolution to combine 2024 Supplemental LMIG Grant with FY: 2025 and FY 2026 Grants: Motion-Leger; Second-F.Johnson; Gentry-aye; Braswell-aye; M.. Johnson-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously: approved.  Approve Quote from Thomas County Public Works for materials for Driveway $3,395.35: Motion-M.. Johnson; Second-Braswell; F.. Johnson-aye; Gentry-aye; Leger-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.  Street Department No business to discuss. Recreation Department No business to discuss. New Business  Election of District 10 GMA Officers:  Motion-Leger; Second-M.. Johnson; F.J Johnson-aye; Gentry-aye; Braswell-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.  Mediacom Franchise: Table to next Council Meeting. Limits, Businesses, Churches, and Apartments:  Update Leaf and' Yard Trimmings pick-up rates and start charging every account to include outside the City Motion-Smith; Second-Braswell; F.. Johnson-aye; Gentry-aye; Leger-aye; M. Johnson-aye  Unanimously: approved.  Old Business Adopt Personnel Policy:  Motion-M. Johnson; Second-Braswell; F.J Johnson-aye; Gentry-aye; Leger-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.  Public Comment No public comment. Adjourn Motion to adjourn:  Motion-M. Johnson; Second-Braswell; F.. Johnson-aye; Gentry-aye; Leger-aye; Smith-aye  Unanimously approved.    Page 4  Lliase H. Cauw Mayor, Diane H. Causey  Cuphni-nlk Asst. City Clerk, Stephanie Mock  Present  Absent  Councilmember Freddie. Johnson Councilmember Tonia Gentry Councilmember Todd Braswell Councilmember Elizabeth Leger Councilmember Melissa. Johnson Councilmember W.C. Smith