the executive session at 7:48 p.m. and return to regular session. Councilmember Gerace  seconded the motion. Themotion passed unanimously.  Actions Items-  Hiring of a Police Officer- Councilmember Gerace made the motion to hire a police officer. Councilmember Lee seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Hiring of an Executive Assistant Councilmember Lee made the motion to hire an executive assistant. Councilmember Stevens seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Republic Waste Management Contract Renewal - Republic Services requested a three year initial term agreement, with two one year extensions. The first year the contract rates will remain the same, as it has since 2016. At the anniversary oft the first year, the price will increase based Announcements - Mayor Clancy suggested that a Special Call Meeting be held on June 4, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. He also read the thank you card from Lynette G. Cook-Osborne for the floral during Adjournment - Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to adjourn at 7:58 p.m.  on the October CPI Index (Water/Sewet/Trash), not to exceed 3 percent.  the bereavement ofher sister.  Councilmember Stevens seconded the motion.  R Levern  Chihdhkh Lynette G. Cook-Osborne, City Clerk  SE  4    Hermina Glass-Hill Home Occupational License - Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to open the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. Councilmember Gerace seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Gerace made the motion to close the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Councilmember Stevens seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Gerace made the motion to approve the Hermina Glass-Hill Home Occupational License. Councilmember Lee seconded the motion. Themotion passed  unanimously.  Gina's Etc. Beauty Salon Sign Permit. - No action  Coastal Massage Clinic Sign Permit - Councilmember Lee made the motion to approve the temporary sign permit for periods of30 days four months a year. Councilmember Gerace  seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.  Sister Lengths, LLCE Home Occupational License - Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to open the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. Councilmember Gerace seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to close the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. and return to regular session. Councilmember Lee seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to approve the Sister Lengths, LLCHome Occupational License. Councilmember Lee seconded  the motion. The motion passed unanimously.  Proclamations were read by Mayor Pro-Tem Washington  Municipal Clerk Week - City Clerk, Lynette G. Cook-Osborne, accepted the National Police Week Proclamation - Sergeant, Duvale Page, Sr., accepted the National Public Works Week Proclamation - Director, Terrell L. Chipp, Sr., accepted  Proclamation. Proclamation. the Proclamation.  Abandoned Property - Mrs. Ruth Vance complained about a house that has been vacant for five (5) years. It was damaged by the storm and the residents are using a generator. The residents only come on the weekend and the property needs to be condemned. The Midway Police Department will look into this matter. Mrs. Vance thanked the Mayor and Council for their time.  Cul-de-Sac Issues- - Mr. Fleming wasn't present.  Blighted Property - Ms. Misty Schmitt complained about old Annie Mae's Sweet Shop reducing the value of people's property value. She stated that this stuff needs to be discussed and people are scavenging through the debris. She stated that it appears that people are adding to it. She Executive Session - Councilmember Lee made the motion to enter executive session at 7:18 p.m. to discuss personnel. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. After a brief discussion Councilmember Lee made the motion to adjourn  suggested that the city go clean it up.  3    Item Two: EDT,Inc., Change Order Number 2, Professional Service Fee: Documents need tol be prepared for Georgia Department ofTransportation (GDOT) Utility Encroachment Permit as well as documents necessary: for the Civil Engineering approach to the waste water/i.e., sewer connection.  $1,500.00  Councilmember Lee made the motion to approve the proposed Change Order Number 2. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington seconded the motion. The motion passed. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington, Councimember Lee and Councilmember Stevens voted for the Item Three: Signature required for ten foot wide easement for Coastal Electric Item Four: EDT, Inc., Status Report as of Friday May 11, 2018. The LCPC changes were not completed on Friday, but they are completed as oftoday. Upon receipt of all the required changes EDT, Inc. will complete all required changes and  motion. Councimember Gerace voted against the motion.  Cooperative-1 No Cost Associated  make the final submittal to LCPC.  Request for Proposal (RFP)- City Attorney  The job announcement has already been sent to the Coastal Courier to be published in  the next edition. Three candidates has inquired about the position.  Miss Midway Pageant Events  Mayor Pro-Tem Washington has three (3) contestants and the contestants qualifications are in the Mayor's Office. She will get the confirmation on the date. She will need to check the availability of the Dorchester Improvement Association in  June.  Midway Day Festival volunteer committee.  Councimember Lee thanks and recognized the Volunteer Committee by presenting  each ofthem with a certificate. A group picture was taken ofCouncilmember Lee and the  LCPC Presentations (Action Items) Mr. Seifert, Planner II, presented the following items:  Keepin' It Kuntry Open Air Market Occupational Application - Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to remove this application from the table. Councilmember Lee seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lee made the motion to accept LCPC recommendation to disapprove Keepin' It Kuntry Open Air Market Occupational License. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.  2    Official Minutes of thel Midway City Council Regular Monthly Meeting May 14, 2018  Thel Midway City Council regular monthly meeting for the month ofMay was called to order at 6:00 p.m.at thel Midway Police Department int thel Midway Municipal Courtroom located at 10490E. Oglethorpe Hwy., Midway, Georgia by the Honorable Mayor, Levern Clancy, Jr. Officials Attendance: Levern Clancy, Jr., Mayor; Clemontine F. Washington, Mayor Pro-Tem; Catherine. M. Gerace, Councilmember; T. Gerald Lee, Councilmember; and Henry 0. Stevens, Jr., Staff Attendance: Lynette G. Cook- Osborne, City Clerk; Terrell L. Chipp, Sr., Public Works Manager;  Councilmember.  Duvale Page, Sr., Police Sergeant and Alan Seifert, LCPC Planner. Invocation was given by Mayor Pro-Tem Washington.  Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was led by Councimember Gerace.  Approval of Agenda dated May 14, 2018. -1 Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made thei motion to approve the agenda. Councilmember Stevens seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.  Approval ofl Minutes- unanimously.  Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to approve the April 19,2018-F Regular Monthly Meeting revised minutes as printed. Councilmember Gerace seconded the motion. The motion passed Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to approve the March 26, 2018- - Monthly' Work Session as printed. Councilmember Stevens seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.  Updates - Mayor Clancy presented the following:  City Hall Multi-Complex  Mr. Judson Bryant was present and he explained his memo and attachments. Item One: Attachment One - Landscape Architect Proposal, Professional Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to approve the Verdant Enterprises, LLC., Agreement between City ofMidway and Landscape Architect Proposal. Councilmember Lee seconded the motion. The motion passed. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington, Councilmember Lee and Councilmember Stevens voted for thei motion.  Services Fee: $6,272.00  Councilmember Gerace voted against the motion.  1