Maycrs  Opportumityinevery direction.  MINUTES  WAYCROSS CITY COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024-5 5:00 PM WAYCROSS CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS  CALLTOORDER:  The Waycross City Commission Meeting was called to order on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 5:00 pm by Mayor James. The meeting was held in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. Present were Commissioners Diane Hopkins, Katrena Felder, Sheinita Bennett and Mayor Pro Temp, Alvin  Nelson.  A. Invocation: City Manager B. Pledge of Allegiance  Invocation led by James Smart, Public Works Director  Attorney, Huey Spearman, read the following for the record before. Alvin Nelson took his seat  as Commissioner for District 1-  SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA Case No. S24A1386  September 13, 2024  345  The Honorable Supreme Court met pursuant to adjournment.  The following order was passed:  ALVIN NELSON V. HENRY STRICKLAND et al.  Appellant Alvin Nelson appealed from two orders issued by the Superior CourtofWare County on May 2, 2024. One ofthose orders granted appellee Henry  Page 1 of4    Strickland's petition challenging the results of the November 7, 2023 election for District 5 City Commissioner for Waycross,0eorgia, and scheduled a new election for November 5, 2024. The other order denied Nelson's motion to dismiss Strickland's petition forinsufficient process and insufficient service of process. We docketed Nelson's appeal of both orders Nelson has now moved for a stay of the superior court's orders pending appeal. Upon consideration of the motion and the responses from the appellees, the motion is hereby GRANTED and the orders on appeal are STAYED until  on July 31, 2024.  further notice from this Court.  ALl the Justices concur, except Boggs, C.J., not participating.  SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF  GEORGIA  Clerk's Office, Atlanta  Icertify that the above is a true extract from the minutes of the Supreme Witness my signature and the seal of said court hereto affixed the day and year last above  Court of Georgia. written.  Jhs. S,  Clerk  C. City Clerk to Read Section 2-66 (a) - Decorum Read by Jacqualine Powell, City Clerk D. Request Motion to Approve Agenda  There was a motion made by Commissioner Hopkins to approve. Seconded by Commissioner  Bennett. All voted in favor and the motion passed.  II. PUBLICREMARKS ON OFFICIAL ACTIONS  III. EXECUTIVE DUTIES: IV. OFFICIAL REPORTS: A. City Manager's Report  B. Mayor's Report (To Include Any Public Service Announcements).  V. CONSIDERATION OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS:  A. Consent Calendar:  Page 2 of4    1. Approval ofl Minutes n/a  a. Waycross City Commission Planning & Information Session, Monday August 5, b. Waycross City Commission Meeting, Tuesday August 6, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Waycross City Commission Planning & Information Session, Tuesday, August 12, d. Waycross City Commission Budget Public Hearing, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Waycross City Commission Planning & Information Session, Tuesday, August 19, f. Waycross City Commission Meeting, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm.  2024, at 5:00pm. 2024, at 5:00pm 5:00 pm. 2024, at 5:00 pm.  2. Ordinance Second Readings:  An Ordinance to Close Alley in the City Block Created by The Boundaries of Pendergast Street on the South Plummer Street on the West, Wadley Street ont the North, and Wilkerson Street on the East; To Authorize Quitclaim Deeds; To Establish An Effective Date; To  Repeal Conflicting Ordinances; and for Other Purposes.  3. Privilege License Renewals: n/a  There was a motion made by Commissioner Bennett to approve. Seconded by  Commissioner Hopkins. All voted in favor and the motion passed.  B. Privilege Licenses: n/a Bids:  1. Request for Approval of Offer on City Blvd-Lot3  There was a motion made by Commissioner Bennett to approve. Seconded by Mayor Pro  Temp, Alvin Nelson. All voted in favor and the motion passed.  D. Ordinances: n/a E. Resolutions:  1. A Resolution of the City of Waycross, Georgia to Approve New Ameris Bank Credit Card Contract with the City of Waycross, Georgia, and to Authorize Designated City Officials There was a motion made by Commissioner Bennett to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Hopkins. All voted in favor and the motion passed.  As Users of the New Credit Card; and for Other Purposes.  Page 3of4    2. A Resolution of the City of Waycross, Georgia to Authorize Mutual Aid by Waycross Police Department and Ware County Board of Education Police Department Pursuant to There was a motion made by Commissioner Bennett to approve. Seconded by Mayor Pro 3. AF Resolution of the City of Waycross, Georgia To Approve the Sale, and Transfer of Certain Real Property Located on City Blvd Lot3, Consisting of1.96 Acres, Map & Parcel There was a motion made by Mayor Pro Temp, Alvin Nelson to approve. Seconded by  the Georgia Mutual Aid Act; and for Other Purposes. Temp, Alvin Nelson. All voted in favor and the motion passed.  Number WA1902 036; and for Other Purposes.  Commissioner Felder. All voted in favor and the motion passed.  VI. LASTCALLandlor ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION  VII. ADJOURNMENT  There was a motion made by Mayor Pro Temp,Nelson to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Bennett. All voted in favor and the motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:14 pm  CITY OF WAYCROSS  BY:  #mlaplw MICHAELANGEIOIMAS, Mayor  ATTEST:  u  Clerk  pllw  Page 4 of4