CONEA  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 October 3, 2023 6:00 pm  Members present were Mayor Jena Sandlin, Mayor Pro Tem Oscar Griffith, Council Member Staff Present: City Clerk Lisa Johnson, Fire Chief Matt Ryan, Deputy Clerk Belinda Stone, Deputy  Michelle Lane, and Council Member Busby Courson  Clerk Melissa Morey.  Mayor Jena Sandlin called the meeting to order. Mayor Pro-Tem Oscar Griffith led the invocation. Mayor Jena Sandlin led the pledge.  Mayor Sandlin called for the review and approval of the Minutes of the September 5, 2023, Council Meeting. Council Member Michelle Lane made al motion to approve the Minutes ofthe September 5, 2023, Regular Council Meeting. Council Member Oscar Griffith seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0. Council Member Michelle Lane made ai motion to approve the September 14, 2023 Called Meeting. Council Member Oscar Griffith seconded the motion. The motion passed Mayor Sandlin thanked members of staff and community for their work in cleaning up in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. She then invited Sharon Gadbois to give some information about Sharon Gadbois - SBA- has assistance available for homeowners & renter in addition to Small Businesses int the aftermath ofl Idalia. They will be at the Civic Center on October 9, 2023, Columbus Mayor Sandlin then called for Citizens who have concerns they would like to bring to the Council's  unanimously, 3-0.  services offered by the Small Business Administration.  Day. attention. Citizens' Concerns:  Suzan Keckli-3 3154 4-H Club Rd - concerns regarding speeding on 4-H Club Road and Long Pond Road, and the speed bumps are: insufficient, and therea are posts up for stop signs but  1    no stop signs; stated that there are drainage issues and culverts that have not been addressed; stated that there is al home being built as an Air BNB across the road from her house, and a slab has been poured for a camper in the neighborhood (across the canal). There are still trees in Canal. Canal was sprayed, nothing else ever done. Council Member Griffith asked if Ms. Keckli had the address of the property which purportedly is building  an Air BNB, and another resident answered thati it is at 218 Baxley Dr.  Dave Kucharek - 5124 Grand Oaks Circle  Complaint that Engineers got ugly with him at Billy Wallace's home. The green belt in Grand Oaks Village was cut down. been told there was a gopher turtle habitat in the greenbelt.  Has called Department of Wildlife to see if there was a permit to cut, as he has Marilyn Shaw - 5038 hammock Trail - stated that she is not in the City but has a complaint regarding green belt tree removal in Grand Oaks Subdivision, as iti is directly Sharon Galloway - 107 Harris trail -V Wasinformed that there will be discussion for Idalia Ross Vossfelt - 216 Baxley Drive - Zoning questions- concern re: Air BNB being built at 218 Baxley and slab being poured for a camper to be rented for air BNB also Air BNB at the end of Baxley Dr. Stated that the neighborhood was zoned for single family Gloria Luke - 201 4-H Club Rd-I Needs Speed bumps, stop signs need to be put up. Weeds in the canal and lakes. Wants to be notified when it is announced that 218 Baxley Dr. is  across from her home. Clean up at meeting.  residences.  going to be Air BNB.  REPORTS OF OMIGNyDEPAHTMPTHLEAD: Fire Department: Matt Ryan  See attached report  Reported that the Fire Department's computer went out during Hurricane Idalia and needed to be replaced. Requested computer replacement at a cost of approximately $1000; request for PS Trax software at a cost of approximately $1398 tabled until  November pending Budget and more precise quotes.  Water/Public Works Department: City Clerk Lisa Johnson  See attached report.  Water Meters -67 meters being warranted and 10 that must be replaced (out of warranty) are ordered - Council Member Oscar Griffith made a motion to approve purchase of out of warranty meters & registers at $2,870 to be paid for out of the Water Operating Fund. Council Member MichelleLanes seconded the motion. Thei motion passed Council reviewed quotes for repair oft the roofon the pump house. - Rhett Moore $7750- Council Member Michelle Lane made a motion to approve Rhett Moore Construction to complete the repairs to the roof of the pump house at: a cost of $7,750 to be paid for from  unanimously, 3-0.  2    the Water Operating Fund. Council Member Oscar Griffith seconded the motion. The  motion passed unanimously, 3-0.  Corbett Electric has been contacted to check out the generator.  Police Department: City Clerk Lisa Johnson  See attached report.  2021 Tahoe engine is being replaced under warranty.  Chief was on duty with the County during Hurricane Idalia but was in Contact with both  Officer Morris and Officer Estrada.  Administration: City Clerk Lisa Johnson  See attached report.  Reported that she is working with OPB on documentation needed for the Phase II grant; the compliance monitors are requiring a separate process for EPD approval. NCIC. Audit went well and got more information on perfecting internal procedures. Thei maintenance crewi is almost done with debris pickup that we can manage. Hydraulic cylinders on the dump truck have gone out and will need to be replaced; quotes are not Tress too large for our staff to handle and limbs that need attention that could fall into roadway during high wind. We will need to run a request for bids to get this work done. The application for assistance has been submitted, and it is our understanding that a FEMAr representative willl be: assigned who can help us ensurethatweincludeallrequired  in yet! but will be forwarded when we have them.  elements.  Financial Reports: City Clerk Lisa Johnson  Council Member Michelle Lane made a motion to accept the unaudited Financial Reports for September 5, 2023. Council Member Busby Courson seconded thei motion. The motion Reported that she had received an email from Mauldin Jenkins; they are waiting for documents from Mr. Zeigler, the former accountant, to complete the audit. They will be able to come to the Council Meeting to explain the audit when it is completed.  passed unanimously, 3-0.  Judge Council- requested a raise from $375 to $600. Council tabled for next meeting to include in  New 2024 budget.  Windstream internet service is coming to Lake Park  Disconnect water - Council Member Oscar Griffith made a motion to disconnect water accounts that are 30 days past due, and to allow an agreement to pay in increments for those who need time to catch up. Council discussed the past due cut-off time. Council Member Griffith retracted his motion. Council Member Michelle Lane made a motion to disconnect water accounts at 90 Days past due, accepted the agreement to catch up past due bills. Council Member Oscar Griffith made the motion and then retracted. Council Member Michelle Lane made the motion to disconnect at 90 days and allow installment  3    agreements to catch up if needed. Council Member Busby Seconded the motion. The  motion passed 2-1, with Council Member Oscar Griffith opposed.  Christmas Event-1 Linda Hogan is working on Event planning. Will give an update at the November  meeting.  Ms. Keckli - asked ifthe City has aj program for toys for children whose families may need extra help at Christmas; Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army both have programs, but they are available only to families who are already receiving public benefits. She stated that she would like tol be ablet tol help with any such project. Mayor Sandlin stated that the  Church of God has a program.  Executive Session - Council Member Michelle Lane made a motion to enter Executive Session Council Member Oscar Griffith seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The council entered Executive Session at 7:28 pm and reconvened at 8:24 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. There was no action taken. The next regular meeting will be on November 7, 2023, at 6:00 pm.  diaBldnser Lisa Johnson, @tyo Clerk NmlH10g3  geplnae  Date  Date  Wfufar  Seal ENCIAL SEAL  4