CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAYOR. AND COUNCIL, CITY OFI FORT VALLEY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15,2024, AT6:30F PM CITYHALL-204 WEST CHURCH STREET  Present: Mayor Pro-tem Fred van Hartesveldt, Councilwoman Juanita Bryant, Councilman Henry Howard, Councilwoman Laronda F. Eason, Councilwoman Carla Gowen, Councilwoman Sandra B. Marshall, City Administrator James A. Woods, ChiefAB Evans, Major DJ Flores, Chief Woodard, Walter  Johnson, and Recorder Diane Brown City's Clerk. Zoom Attendees and Citizens.  Mayor Jeffery Lundy Presided I. CALLTOORDER-630 pm. II. INVOCATION-Mayor Jeffery Lundy III. PLEDGE. ALLEGIANCE IV. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA  Mayor Lundy needs a motion to adopt the agenda. Councilwoman Bryant -Motion to go into Executive Session. Second Motion-Councilman Henry Howard.  Discussion-Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt it would seem unfair, that we got all these people here for the public parts of the meeting and send them all out at the beginning who are here to cheer on their relatives who are getting an award to go into Executive Session now they all have to wait until we get back for theirrelatives to be on the awards portion of the meeting doing those things first and Mayor Lundy-Use the privilege given to the Chair without going into Executive Session to follow  then if we need an Executive Session we can do it then.  the agenda as outlined. Motion to adopt the agenda. Motion-Councilwoman Carla Gowen Second Motion-Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt Eason, Councilwoman Sandra B. Marshall.  Opposed-Counciwoman Juanita Bryant, Councilman Henry Howard, Councilwoman Laronda F. Mayor. Jeffery Lundyackmowledged the presence ofthe quorum ofcouncil members and the agenda was not approved therefore continues to move the meeting forward with the items on the agenda  Motion failed, vote 4/3, the City Council Meeting Agenda was not adopted.  that do not require a vote from thel Mayor and Council. V. MINUTES APROVAL2025-amuay (Minutes not approved.)  Committee Meetings Work Session Meeting City Council Meeting  VI. ANNOUNCEMENIS.MayeN Jeffery Lundy  Reading by Mayor Lundy-Fort Valley received the Civility Award Meet and Greet, Imola Tues. Feb. 20", at I-pm at the Austin Theater. 22,2024, 4-6 pm. Matthew Sippio Impact Center, 1000 Tulip Dr.  The Last Drop- National Teen Dating, Violence Awareness Month Event, Thursday, February Archway Partnership- Ms. Tisa Horton of the FVDDA will present more information.  CTAE Proclamation-read by Mayor Lundy    VII. PROCLAMATION-Care, Technical and Agricultural Education Month- Proclamation was read aloud by  Mayor Jeffery Lundy.  VIII. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH-January 2024  Public Works Department- Damarcus Smith, employed 6-years, currently in Mechaniç Shop. Fire Department- Tobias Howard employed 41 months, hired with experience, and transferred Received the Commendation 12/21/2023 Fraud case theft of $61,000 M/O, obtained 6- Administration Department-Delliah Chevere employed 2 months, temporary MU Clerk,  tothe Opening of the New Fire Station#3.  Police Department-Inspector Deandre Hall is one of top investigators. warrants on 6 suspects in the case, outstanding job.  outstanding administrator.  IX. FORTVALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS PRESENTATION  Detective Wilbourn and Sergeant A. Raines were each awarded the Department Commendation Medal. Entering auto cases, stolen firearm located. Several break-ins occurred near Villas on 8. Detective B. Reed was awarded the Community Service Medal attended nearly 30 department events. Detective K. Wilson was awarded the Police Commendation Medal boosted operational rate up to Sergeant I. Faulks received the Safety Award has not had an accident in over 5 years, and for having  80%, outstanding detective. good conduct over: 3 years.  X. FORT VALLEY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYAWARDS PRESENTATION the Royal Diamond Dance Team for their participation in the December 2023 Christmas Parade.  Ms. Tisa Horton of the FVDDA presented a plaque and at trophy to the following City Departments, FVMS Band, and  Fire Department-Old #2 Fire Truck.  Public Works Department-Christmas decoration and lighting downtown, most creative float. Royal Diamonds Dance Team-the best dance group participated in the Christmas Parade.  Fort Valley Middle School Band-Perforance and Participation.  XI. MANAGEMENT REPORT- City Administrator, James A. Woods  XII. RESOLUTIONS Meeting.  The following resolutions requiring vote by Mayor and Council were not considered during the City Council 1. Resolution to replaçe/repair the plumbing pipes throughout the Police Department 2. Resolution to sell offa all the old computers in the Police Department at a cost of 3. Resolution for the City of Fort Valley Mayor and Council to declare support for Fort Valley Downtown Development Authority to apply for the Archway Partnership 4. Resolution for the City of Fort Valley Mayor and Council to authorize the execution oft the  Building at the estimated cost of$12,000-$15,00.  $50.00 each.  Connected Resilient Communities Initiative. Statewide mutual aid and assistance agreement.    XIII. ETHIC BOARDCOMMITTEE (EBC) issue ofcurrent complaint. XIV. REPORTS FROM THE DEPARTMENTS Public Works Department Fire Department Police Department Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion failed. Motion to enter executive session. Motion Councilwoman Laronda F. Eason Second Councilwoman Juanita Bryant  Randomly draw five (5) names of members of the EBC to serve as a committee to address the  Mayor Lundy called for Motion to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.  Executive Session Meeting purpose is to discuss personnel. XVI. MEETING CONTINUED AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION-9:20 pm.  XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION -7:35 pm.  Mayor Lundy Privilege of the Chair. Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion Councilwoman Carla Gowen Second Councilman Fred van Hartesveldt AD/OURNMENT-923 pm.  The Chair does not acknowledge any person on the Council, rules the meeting out of order.  Mayor Lundy announced the meeting adjourned and exited the chambers.