KE PA   RS  120 North Essa Street, Lake Park, Georgia 31636  City Hall 229-559-7470 Fax 229-559-7499 City ofl Lake Park Regular Council Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 6:00 pm  Members present were Mayor Jena Sandlin, Mayor Pro Tem Oscar Griffith, Council Member Michelle Lane, Staff Present: City Clerk Lisa) Johnson, Fire Chief Matt Ryan, Deputy Clerk Belinda Stone, Deputy Clerk! Melissa  and Council Member Busby Courson  Morey, Police Chief Matt Bannister, Maintenance Jeff! Patterson. Mayor Jena Sandlin called the meeting to order. Mayor Pro-Tem Oscar Griffith led thei invocation. Mayor Jena Sandlin led the pledge.  Mayor Sandlin called for the review and approval of the Minutes. Council Member Michelle Lane made a motion to approve the Minutes of the October 3, 2023 Council Meeting. Council Member Busby Courson seconded thei motion. Mayor Sandlin called for any further discussion. Therel being none, she called foravote. Council heard from Jeff Spradley concerning plans for the City's Hallmark Christmas Event on December 9, beginning with the Christmas Parade at 1:00. Mr. Spradley noted that the event is expected att this point to  The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.  go over budget and the Committee is seeking donations to offset additional costs.  CITIZENS CONCERNS:  Arthur Keckli - 314 4-H Club Rd - asked about the Speed Detection Radar Sign that was installed on 4-H Club Road, noting that the sign appears to be off. He: stated that the: sign helped when it was on, but as soon as it was off the speeding started up again. Police Chief Bannister stated that hel had moved the sign, which collects data, and he will cover the sign's operation in his report. Mr. Keckli asked about Air BnBs in his neighborhood. Mayor Sandlin responded that the State had not enacted any legislation regarding Air BnB's to date. Zoning Board Chair Carl Spano noted thati these are reviewed and allowed as: zoned similar tol hotels, motels and similar at the moment and that he felt these should have a Business License. Mr. Keckli asked when stop signs would bei installed at the 4-way stop at newly graded roads, and the Mayor responded that Glorial Luke -201 4-H Club Rd - reiterated Mr. Keckli's concerns andi noted thati therei is al Ferrari thatspeeds  when the construction was completed the: signs would bei installed. through the neighborhood around 9:00-10:00 pm.  DEPARTMENT REPORTS:  Fire Department: heard a report from Fire Chief Matt Ryan, attached.  1    Water/Public Works Department: heard a report from Jeff Patterson on the Water and Public Works Departments, status on damage from Idalia, and the status on the Bucket Truck, attached. He reported that the: scheduled reservation for thel lift has been delayed. Council approved the cost for repair of the Bucket Police Department: Chief Matt Bannister presented the Police Report and gave a report on the Radar Sign, which were installed on October 4. He stated that even when the sign is not displaying the speeds it is collecting data, which can ber used to determine the need forl better speed bumps. Chief Bannisterd distributed Administration: heard reports from City Clerk Lisa Johnson on FEMA: activities, audit update, notice oft road Financial Reports: Council Member Michelle Lane made al motion to accept the unaudited Financial Reports for October, 2023. Council Member Busby Courson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously,  Truck at a cost of $4,925.00.  to Council reports from the Radar Sign; Mrs. Johnson requested to file with the Minutes. closure on Bellville Rd beginning December 4, and aj request for LMIG projects.  3-0.  Budgets: Seta a date of November 28th at 6:30 for a BudgetWorkshop.  Executive Session - Council Member Oscar Griffith made a motion to enter Executive Session to approve thel Executive Session Minutes from October3,2023 and to discuss personnel. Council Member Michelle. Lane seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0. Council entered Executive Session at 7:33 pm. Council reconvened at 8:57 pm. Council Member Oscar Griffith made a motion to re-enter regular session. Council Member Busby Courson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0. Council Member Busby Courson made: a motioni to approve thel Executive Session Minutes ofC October: 3, 2023. Council Member Michelle Lane seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0. Council Member Michelle Lane made a motion to accept the resignation of Police Chief Matt Bannister and his recommendation for Officer Ed Yarbrough to be promoted as a replacement, effective January 1, 2024, with a starting pay of $26.00/hr. Council Member Busby Courson seconded the motion. The motion passed Council Member Busby Courson made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Michelle Lane seconded the  unanimously, 3-0.  motion. Thei motion passed unanimously, 3-0.  The next regular meeting will be on December 5, 2023, at 6:00 pm.  degalo Lisa Johnson, Lity Clerk al1a033 Date!  Raph  nsla023  Date Seal  2    STATE OF GEORGIA City ofLake Park  EXECUTIVE SESSION AFFIDAVIT  November 14, 2023 DATE  AFFIDAVIT OF PRESIDING OFFICIAL(S) FOR A CLOSED PUBLIC MEETING While in Regular Session, the motion was made to enter into an Executive Session to discuss  certain matters in a Closed Session.  To discuss with Council pending and/or potential litigation, settlement claims, administrative proceedings oro otherjudicial actions, which is exempt from the Open  Meetings Act pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-2(1).  () Ar meeting to discuss the purchase, disposal of, orl lease of property; authorize the ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or disposal of real estate; enter into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property subject to approval in a subsequent public vote; or enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease real estate subject to approval in subsequent public vote, which is excluded from  the Open Meetings Act pursuant to Section 50-14-3b)0)(C).  (X) A meeting discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of aj public officer ore employee, which is excluded pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-3(b)(2). (%) Discussion in Executive Session of Records that are otherwise protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act as pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-3-  (b)(4).  The subject matter oft the Executive Session ofthe Regular Meeting or Work Session Because of events occurring during the closed session, I am unable to affirm the  was devoted to matters within the exceptions provided by law.  subject matter of the Executive Session of the Regular Meeting or Work Session was devoted to  only matters within the exceptions provided by law.  Bapha  Sworn to and: subscribed. before me this 46 dayof! Novenkec,2023.  1!1!' III  baBllhk Notary Pulfic  CLINICI  @