BeseR THE OFFICIAL MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA  JANUARY19*,2022  I. CALL TO ORDER-6:30P.M. II. INVOCATION- II. APPROVALOF/ AGENDA  a. Motion-Mayor. Jeffery Lundy, 20d Council Member Alonzo Allen  IV. SWEARING IN OF ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS  a. Mayor. Jeffery Lundy  b. Council member- Fred Van Hartesveldt Counci-member- Jaunita Bryant d. Counci-member- Carla Gowen a. Work Session Meeting- December14",2021 b. Regular Council MecingDecember1e-20a a. Mayor Jeffery Lundy- Death/Ms. Hattie Holden b. Ga. Bulldog celebration/Kearis Jackson, reach out to coaches C. Death-Jerrell Smith, "Honor Him"  V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  VI. ANNOUCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR  VII. PERSONTO. ADDRESS MAYOR & COUNCIL-None VIII. DISCUSSION OF NEW BUSINESS  1. Filling the Vacancy of Former Council member LeMario Brown - (Discussion) a. Council member-Carla Gowen "each go out search for a replacement, come back and Council member- Jimmy Barnes have them bring in a resume' to be appointed Council member-Jaunita Bryant "Hold a special election, L. Brown has a 2-yr term left d. Council member- Alonzo Allen, "allow the Attorney to do research to ensure Council is 2. Declaration of Mr. Jerrell Smith as The Posthumous Police Chief of the City of Fort Valley a. Interim Chief Thompson- Ask, Jerrell Smith be recognized as Posthumous Chief b.. Council member-Carla Gowen, Motioned, Council member Jaunita Bryant 2nd all Interim Chief announce Memorial Service, Dates and Times and Locations for. Jerrell d. Council member- Carla Gowen announce entire Council will be at a conference. b. Administration and Personnel Committee- Council member Fred' Vanshartfelt  vote.  doing the right thing e. Mayor Lundy- Discussion is tabled  approved Smith  3. Appointment of New Committee Chairs  a. Mayor Pro Tem- Council member Alonzo Allen Public Safety Committee -Council member Carla Gowen d. Public Works Committee- Council member Alonzo Allen    Finance Committee - Council member Jimmy Barnes Economic Development Committee- Council member Jaunita Bryant 4. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR FLAVORS RESTAURANT a. The City Marshal presented to the Mayor approved for license b. Council members- Alonzo Allen -Motion, Jimmy Barnes 2nd Alcohol License 5. RESOLUTION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE EPD/GUN RANGE  a. Mayor Lundy- Discussion Tabled 6. TRUCKSTOP PROJECT UPDATE  a. Mr. Kendrick, contact w/engineer, gives sq.ft. measurements and location Us 49N  Bypass and number of pumps and vehicle parking a. Mr. K. McGhee Bid $500 for Flat Bed  7. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE BID PROPOSAL FOR SURPLUS EQUIPMENT.  Council member-limmy Barnes, motion to accept bid, Council member Fred  Van Hartesveldt 2nd alli in favor.  8. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT a. Interim Chief Thompson reads report 9. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT a. Cash report b. Tons of garbage disposed of Pothole coverage material d. Cemeteries and Parks maintained a. Mr. Eddie "2019 Insurance claims for Secure Health b. Need contact for the City's Attorney  10. FINANCE DEPARTMENT 11. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  a. Mr. Gary Lee, real estate acquisitions, get Attorney to look at it from the City'sstand point of interest, from a legal stand point, Best interest fort valley, included from to b. Mayor Lundy- Mr. Washington, Attorney on a retainer, you can call him on city business, the city needs an attorney, Fort' Valley First. Committee appointments for the leader tribune news paper  not the bottom  12. EXECUTIVE SESSION 13. ADJOURNMENT