120 North Essa Street, Lake Park, Georgia 31636  City Hall 229-559-7470 Fax 229-559-7499 City of Lake Park Regular Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024 6:00 pm  Members present were. Mayor Jena Sandlin, Council Member Oscar Griffith, Council Member Michelle Lane, Staff Present: City Clerk Lisa Johnson, Deputy Clerk Christian Crews, Fire Chief Matt Ryan, Police Chief Ed  Council Member Busby Courson, and Council Member Carl Spano Yarbrough, Maintenance upervisor-n-Traning Kaleb Rogers Mayor] Jena Sandlin called the meeting to order. Council Member Oscar Griffith led the invocation. Mayor) Jena Sandlin led thej pledge.  Minutes: Mayor Sandlin called fort thei review and approval oft the Minutes oft the) July 2, 20241 Regular Council Meeting. Council Member Michelle Lane made a motion to approve the Minutes oft the Julyl 2, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. Council Member Oscar Griffith seconded thei motion. Thei motion passed unanimously, 4-0. Mayor Sandlin called for Citizens whol have concerns they would like tol bring tot the Counci/sattention. There  were none.  REPORTSOFOFFICERS/DEPARTMENT HEADS: Fire Department: Matt Ryan  Presented a monthly call report  Stated that hei is planning a CPR course for thel Fire Department and would like to invite Council and Stated that he needs pest control for spiders at the Fire Station; City Clerk Lisa Johnson responded that Naylorl has been notified and they will: spray fors spiders at thel Fire Station when they come next. Stated thatl hei needs trash] pickupatt the Fire Station; Mayor Sandlin stated thatt the Maintenance Crew  stafft to participate; he will need a count by mid-July.  would pick up theirt trash. Police Department: Chief Ed Yarbrough Presented a monthly call report.  Reported that therel has been ar recent upticki in arrests for crime, including a fentanyl. Reported that the Charger has reached a point where it will cost more to keep running than is efficient. Hej presented a quote from Cass Burch fora a new Dodge Charger with a 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty for $39,483, stating that it could be financed for $800/mo. Council Member Spano stated  1    that the preliminary budget has accounted for this amount. Council Member Oscar Griffith made a motion to purchase a new Dodge Charger from Cass Burch for $39,483. Council Member Carl Spano  seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0. Maintenance/Publc Works Department: Kaleb Rogers  Presented activity report.  Requested to rent al bush hogt for cleanup at the corner of Hwy 41 and Lakes Blvd  Reported that there had been an issue with the pump at the well; investigation of reports from residents of no water revealed that there was a loss of power at the pump. The problem has been found to be a tripped breaker. The City is still on Lowndes water until morning, to be sure that we can switch back over and not experience further problems over night. Council Member Carl Spano asked if wel had gotten a reading at the Lowndes meter, and Mr. Rogers stated that he had taken a  picture and would take another when the City switches back to City water.  Administration: City Clerk Lisa Johnson Presented the Administration report  Discussed thel Municode quote. Council Member Busby Courson asked ifstaffc could dot thatinternally. Council Member Lane stated that this was one oft the goals from the City's Retreat. No action taken. Reported that there weret two volunteers to fill empty seats on thel Board of Zoning and Appeals, but formsl had notyet been received. Reported that there wasoner volunteer toi fill the seatont the Valdosta Lowndes Planning Commission, Shawana Griffith. Council Member Carl Spano made a motion to appoint Shawana Griffith ast the City'srepresentative to the Valdosta Lowndes Planning Commission. Council Member Busby Courson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.  Financial Reports: City Clerk Lisa Johnson  Kirk Arich with Mauldin and Jenkins presented the Audit Report.  Reported that the check from FEMA has been received, in the amount of$111,392.50 and will reflect Councill Member Carl Spano made al motion to accept thel Financial Reports as stated. Council Member Council Member Carl Spano reported that the preliminary FY25 Budget has been distributed in Council Packets for Council review, and stated that this budget includes some things that have been requested and/or discussed at this meeting. Hei further reported that the' Tax Assessor) has requested a 30-day extension for submitting millage rates as the Tax. Assessor's office does not expect to have  on August reports.  Reported that all departments continue to operate within their budgets. Michelle Lane seconded thei motion. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.  updated assessments until August 19.  New Business: Ordinance Updates:  City Clerk Lisa Johnson presented the second reading oft the GMEBS. Agreement into thel Minutes. City Clerk Lisa Johnson presented the second reading of the Municipal License Fee Ordinance into Council discussed pickup of storm debris that residents place in the right of way, and agreed that Maintenance crews would pick up debris beginning on August 15th until August 30th, Debris will be taken to Mayor Sandlin's lot to be burned. Mrs. Gloria Luke noted for the Council that there were limbs that had fallen from an oak tree in the wooded area at the corner of 4H Club Rd and Marion  the Minutes.  2    Ave. that is blocking thel hydrant. Mayor Sandlin stated that she would have the Maintenance crew Mayor Sandlin stated that the Council needed to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel, Council Member Oscar Griffith made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss Personnel. Council Member Michelle Lane seconded the motion. Thei motion passed unanimously, 4-0.0 Council entered Executive Session Council Member Oscar Griffith made a motion to reenter Open Session. Council Member Busby Courson seconded the motion. Thei motion passed unanimously, 4-0. Council reentered Open Session at 7:48 pm. Council Member Oscar Griffith made ai motion to purchase ai new computer system and printer for TAC, not to exceed $2,500, to be paid for out of SPLOST VIII: Administration funds. Council Member Carl Spano Council Member Oscar Griffith made a tentative motion that if Melissa accepts the job to go full-time TAC, that wel hire a part-time person to fill her position until the end of the year with the tendency of becoming a full-time in the year 2025. Council Member Spano offered a modification to hirea part-time person Council Member Oscar Griffith made an amended motion to agree to tentatively open a part-time Administrative position contingent upon Assistant Clerk Melissa More's willingness to become full-time as Court Clerk and TAC, with the part-time person becoming full-time at the first of the year. Council Member Council Member Busby Courson clarified that a part-time position would not have benefits and suggested that the pay for the part-time portion be slightly increased until the applicant became full-time in order to increase chances for hiring qualified personnel. Council Member Spano noted that there is a starting rate for new hires. City Clerk Lisa Johnson stated that her thought had been $16 to start for this position, and the starting rate for full-time is $17, and suggested that thej person may be started at the regular full-time rate Council Member Busby Courson made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Michelle Lane seconded the  address that as well.  at7:10 pm.  seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.  contingent upon Melissa accepting the full-time position.  Spano seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.  and possibly bei included in the COLA increase budgeted for FY25.  motion. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.  Thei next regular meeting will be on September 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm.  Sin BLohNBw Lisa) Johnson,City Clerk seplenclon 13,3034  Date Seal  Date  &  3