CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAYOR AND COUNCIL CITY OF FORT VALLEY THURSDAY,JANUARY 18, 2024, AT6:30 PM CITYHALL-204 WEST CHURCH STREET  ATTENDANCE: Mayor Jeffery Lundy, Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt, Councilwoman Juanita Bryant, Councilwoman Carla Gowen, Councilwoman Larondal F. Eason, Councilwoman Sandra B. Marshall, Councilman Henry Howard, City Administrator James A. Woods, Dir, Gary Lee, Police Chief AB Evans and Major DJ Flores,  Chief A. Woodard, Mr. Walter Johnson RECORDER-Diane Brown, City Clerk PRESIDED-Mayor Jeffery Lundy I. CALLTOORDER II. INVOCATION-Councilwoman Eason III. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF THE. AGENDA  Motion Councilwoman Carla Gowen Second Motion-Councilman Henry Howard All in favor motion carried.  V. MINUTES APPROVAL-2023-December Committee Meetings Work Session Meeting Special Called Meeting Emergency Special Called Meeting Motion Councilwoman Carla Gowen Second Motion-Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt ) All in favor motion carried.  VI. ANNOUNCEMENIS.MayeN Jeffery Lundy  Peaches tol Beaches Yard Sales-Marvin Crafter Festival Park, March 8-9, ,2024, Time:8:am-6: pm. 1. Amending Section 18-293-Dwelings or Other Buildings Unfit for Human Habitation. Motion to amend Section 18-293 Dwelling or Other Buildings Unfit for Human Habitation.  The reading of Proclamation for the Late Ms. Jessie Mae Hill  VII. ORDINANCE  Only change the days from a +0 day to 14-day letter. Motion-Councllwoman Carla Gowen Second Motion- Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt Discussion followed.  Withdraw of first Motion Councilwoman Carla Gowen  Motion to accept Ordinance Section 18-296 Dwelling or Other Building Unfit for Human Habitation. With the proper changes. (Section number error came via City Attorney Quinton  Washington's Office).  Motion -Councilwoman Carla Gowen Second Motion-Counciwoman Laronda Eason All in favor motion carried.  VIII. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH  Public Works Department- Marium Harris Fire Department- Sgt. Ian Lindsey  Brandon Walker promotion to Lieutenant position. Alexander Pryor promotion to Assistant Chief position.    Police Department-Sgt. Raines  Also received Merits Award from Chief Evans for his courageous rescue of an elderly Ofc. Scott received the Community Service Award, the 5lh highest in the agency for For outstanding job of Code Ofc. And working administratively compiling cases for Judge and working hand in hand with Economic development to improve the city's appearance and is an intricate part in helping the Police reduce crime.  female from a burning house located on Persons St. Administration Department-Code Enforcement Rhonda Walker  participation in 15 city events.  IX. MANAGEMENT REPORT- City Administrator, James A. Woods-None  Councilwoman Juanita Bryant  Motion to reinstatel Mr. Vernon Kendrick, give him back pay and pay his attorney fees,  Second Motion-Counclwoman Laronda Eason  Discussion followed.  X. RESOLUTIONS  1. Resolution to appoint Ginikki Crafter as a Core Board Member to the Fort Valley Downtown Development Authority Board to serve the remaining 3 years ofa 4-year term of  the vacant seat.  Motion- Councilwoman Juanita Bryant Second Motion-Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt All in favor Motion carried.  2. Resolution ofCouncil to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract of the Municipal  Court Judge.  Motion- Councilwoman Juanita Bryant Second Motion-Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt o All in favor Motion carried. 3. Resolution to adopt the Urban Redevelopment Plan. Motion- Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt Second Motion- Councilwoman Carla Gowen All in favor Motion carried. Motion-Counciwoman Carla Gowen No Second Motion. Motion Failed.  4. Resolution of Mayor and Council to review the City Administrator James A. Woods'  Contract.  5. Resolution of Mayor and Council to approve the contract of Quinton Washington,  Washington, Dryer & Associates. No Second Motion. Motion Failed.  Motion- Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt  6. Resolution of! Mayor and Council to organize an event to celebrate The FVSU Wildcats  winning in the Inaugural Florida Beach Bowl. Motion Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt Second Motion-Councilman Henry Howard All in favor Motion carried.  XI. REPORTS FROM THE DEPARTMENTS    XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION-Motion. at 7:40PM.  Motion Councilwoman Laronda Eason Second Motion-Councilman Henry Howard All in favor Motion carried.  Meeting Resumed at 8:53 pm. Mayor Lundy presided. Action-Three motions by way of resolutions. Motion to rehire Mr. Kendrick asap for employment. Motion-Counciwoman Juanita Bryant Second Motion-Councilman Henry Howard Discussion followed. Amendment to the motion. Councilwoman Juanita Bryant Yae-Vote-4 Councilwoman Sandra B. Marshall Opposed-Vote-3 Motion carried Yae-4/Nay-3  Send Mr. Kendrick a letter saying his position is open tomorrow.  Motion by way of resolution to rehire Mr. Vernon Kendrick effective Monday, January 22,2024. Councilwoman Juanita Bryant, Councilman Henry Howard, Councilwoman Laronda Eason, Mayor. Jeffery Lundy, Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt, Councilwoman Carla Gowen. Motion by way of resolution to terminate within the next 30 days the employment contract of  City Administrator Mr. James Woods according to the Charter.  Motion -Councilwoman Juanita Bryant Second Motion- Councilwoman Laronda Eason  Yae-Vote-4 - Opposed-Vote-3  Councilwoman Juanita Bryant, Councilman Henry Howard, Councilwoman Laronda Eason, Councilwoman Sandra B. Marshall, Mayor Jeffery Lundy, Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt,  Councilwoman Carla Gowen.  Motion carried Yae-4/Nay-3  Motion to terminate, not renew the contract of City Attorney Quinton Washington, of  Washington Dreyer & Associates.  Motion-Counclwoman Juanita Bryant Second Motion- Councilman Henry Howard  Yae-Vote-4 Opposed-Vote-3  Councilwoman Juanita Bryant, Councilman Henry Howard, Councilwoman Laronda Eason, Councilwoman Sandra B. Marshall. Mayor Jeffery Lundy, Councilwoman Fred van Hartesveldt,  Councilwoman Carla Gowen.  Motion carried Yae-4/Nay-3  Motion to adjourn the Meeting. Motion-Counciwoman Laronda Eason Second Motion-Counciwoman Bryant All in favor motion carried. MEETING AD/OURED-9,0OPM.