APPROVED MINUTES November 12, 2024 Cochran City Council Regular Session @ 7:00 PM  RG City Council Billy Yeomans, Mayor Keith Anderson, Council Member (District 1, Pos! 1) Gary Ates, Council Member (District 1, Pos! 2) Carla Coley, Council Member (District 21 Pos! 1) Lonnie" Tedders, Councill Member (District 2, Post 2) Andrew Lemmon, Council Member (District 3, Post I) Shane Savant, Council Member (District 3,1 Post 2) CALLTOORDER I.INVOCATION  City Auditorium, 102NS Second Street, Cochran, GA31014  City Staff  Richard Newbern, City Manager Candace Summerall, City Clerk Jim Elliott, City Attorney  Mayor Billy Yeomans called the meeting to order at 7:001 PM andi requested all to stand for thei invocation.  Council Member Gary Ates delivered the invocation. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Council MemberTedders led thel Pledge of Allegiance.  IV.ATTENDANCE Andrew Lemmon. V.ADOPTAGENDA/MINUTES  Mayor confirmed four council members present, establishing a quorum. Two members absent: Keith Anderson and  A. Minutes  Motion by Council Member Coley to approve the October 10, 2024 regular session minutes with two corrections: 1.Addition of Council Member Savant's statement recommending time to think about millage rate before voting  2. Removal of' "no formal vote taken" regarding Cochran Housing Authority reappointment    Second by Council Member Tedders. Motion carried unanimously.  B.Agenda  Council Member Coley requested three additions to the agenda with Council Member. Ates adding the fourth:  1. Resignation of Council Member Keith Anderson (effective October 31st) 2. Resignation ofCouncil Member Andrew Lemmon (effective November 12th) 3. Discussion of sign mural installation on North 2nd Street  4. MLK Parade discussion carried unanimously.  Motion by Council Member Coley to approve the agenda as amended. Second by Council Member Savant. Motion Motion by Council Member Savant to move the two resignation items tot the top oft the agenda following the Hospital Proclamation. Second by Council Member Ates. Motion carried unanimously.  VI.AGENDAI ITEMS (AS REORDERED) 1. Proclamation tol Bleckley Memorial Hospital  Mayor Yeomans presented a proclamation recognizing Bleckley Memorial Hospital as the 2024 Hometown Health  Hospital oft the Year.  2. Council Member Keith Anderson Resignation by Council Member Tedders, Motion carried unanimously. 3. Council Member. Andrew Lemmon Resignation  Motion by Council Member Ates to accept the resignation of Keith Anderson effective October 31st, 2024, Seçond  Motion by Council Member Ates to accept the resignation of Andrew Lemmon effective November 12th, 2024. Council Member Savant noted that a special election willl be held in March for these positions.  Second by Council Member Coley. Motion carried unanimously.  4. Consider Award of] Bid tol ICB Construction, Inc.  Item was tabled forl December consideration. Council Member Coley expressed need to review complete scope of work before approval. City Manager Newbem confirmed matter could be addressed at December 10th meeting pending completion of negotiations with contractor. No formal motion was required to table the item.  5.1 Public. Hearing Conditional Use Zoning Application daycare facility at 181 East Cherry Street.  Public hearing opened at 7:15 PMI regarding application from Hedda Kitchens of Alll My Kidz Academy 2 fora    Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval with conditions regarding traffic flow. No public Motion by Council Member Coley to: approve the conditional use application. Second by Council Member. Ates.  comments reçeived. Public hearing closed at 7:191 PM.  Motion carried unanimously. 6.2 2025 City Council Retreat  Discussion held regarding retreat dates and location. Council agreed to:  Dates: February 6-8,2025  Location: Middle Georgia State University (tentative) Facilitator: Carrie Hamilton (tentative) 7.2025 CDBG Application Authorization  Discussion included alternative uses for CDBG funds suggested by Council Member Coley, including public facility improvements for City Auditorium and Old Arts Alliance Building. Motion by Council Member Savant to authorize stafft to proceed with preparing 2025 CDBG application for Phase III ofhousing rehabilitation. Second by  Council Member' Tedders. Motion carried unanimously.  8. 2024 CDBG Grant Documents  Motion by Council Member Savant to approve General and Special Condition grant documents for the 2024 CDBG grant received from Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Second by Council Member. Ates. Motion  carried unanimously.  9. PTSD Insurance for First Responders  Motion by Council Member Savant to approve budget amendment authorizing $7,000 for PTSD insurancelservices for full-time first responders as required by the Ashley Wilson. Act effective January 1,2025. Second Council  Member Ates. Motion carried unanimously. 10. 2025 Holiday Calendar carried unanimously. I1. MLK Parade Request  Motion by Council Member Coley to approve the 2025 holiday calendar for city employees, noting correction needed for Christmas Day date (December. 25th instead of26th). Second by Council Member Tedders. Motion  Request presented by Gary Warner, NAACPPresident, for MLK parade approval and route approval. Motion by Council Member Savant toj provide traffic control support, second by Council Member Ates. Motion carried  unanimously.  12. Sign Mural Installation Discussion  Extended discussion regarding mural and advertising installation at) North 2nd Street. Council Member Coley raised concerns about proper permitting and compliance with sign ordinance. Specific conçerns inçluded:    Incomplete application documentation Questions about property owner permission Advertisement portion of mural (approximately 10'x x 17) Compliance with non-conforming sign regulations  City Attorney. Jim Elliott requested to review the matter and provide guidance, VII.CITY MANAGER DISCUSSION/ TEMS/UPDATES Noi items presented for discussion. VIII. COUNCIL DISCUSSIONITEMS Noi items presented for discussion.  IX.ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS 1.Next Work Session - Tuesday, December 10th, 2024@ @ 6:00PM 2. Next Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 @ 7:00PM  X. PUBLIC COMMENTS  1. Melissa Barker, Chamber of Commerce President Provided updates on upcoming community events including: Oleana play at MGSU (November 12-14) Havenwood Gardens 2 ribbon cutting (November 14) First Baptist Church' Thanksgiving hymnal (November 17)  Chamber Bingo (November 18) Chandler the Chamber Elf event (November 29) Caffeinated Connections (December 4) Cochran Parade (December 6)  2. Maude Brown  Expressed concerns about incidents involving her grandson at local recreational facilities  Discussed interactions with city officials regarding the incidents  3. Chris Coley  Requested accountability for city department heads    Urged incoming council tol hold city staffa accountable Expressed concerns about city operations XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION No matters requiring executive session. XII. ADJOURNMENT  Prior to adjournment, Council Member Savant requested acknowledgment ofar recent community tragedy, expressing condolences to the affected family of Mitchell Holiday and requesting continued community support during the upcoming holiday season. Council Member Coley noted thes substantial community: response through  monetary donations and expressions of support for the memorial fund established. Mayor Yeomans adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:221 PM.  Minutes respectfully submitted by:  COCH SEAL RAN,  Candace Summerall, City Clerk