COCH EORGI MINUTES Cochran City Council Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Public Hearing @ 6:30PM u City Auditorium, 102 N, Second Street, Cochran, GA 31014, City Council CityStaff Billy Yeomans, Mayor Keith Anderson, Council Member (District 1, Post 1) Gary Ates, Council Member 3u1 (District 1, Post 2) Carla Coley, Council Member (District 2 Post 1) Lonnie Tedders, Council Member (District 2, Post 2) Andrew Lemmon, Council Member (District 3, Post 1) Shane Savant, Council Member (District 3, Post 2). Richard Newbern, City Manager Candace Summerall, City Clerk Jim Elliott, City Attorney I. Call to Order byl Mayor Billy Yeomans at 6:361 PM II. Invocation led by Gary Ates II. Pledge of Allegiance led by/ Andy! Lucas IV.Attendance Mayor/Coumcil Members Present: Mayor Billy' Yeomans, Gary Ates, Carla Coley, AndrewLemmon Councit Members Absent: Keith/ Anderson, Lonnie Tedders, Shane Savant City Staff Present: Richard Newbern (City! Manager), Candace Summerall (City Clerk) City Staff Absent: Jim Elliott (City Attorney) V.AdoptAgenda/Minute: Council cannot properly or legally adopt the agenda under Robert's Rules of Order. The agenda can only be discussed and then officially adopted later once a quorum has been secured. VI. Public Hearing on FY2 24/25 Budget Ther mayor stated that the city attorney confirmed a quorum was not required for the public hearing on The city attorney clarified that whilet the council could discuss the budget, they could not vote due to the FY2024-2025 budget. The mayor reviewed ther rules for public comments. lack of quorum. A. Citizen Comments 1. Melissa Barker President/CEO Cochran-Bleckley Chamber) commented on the proposed $25,500 allocation for the Chamber of Commerce being much lower than other outside agencyf funding. She requested the council reconsider increasing this amount, statingi iti feels devaluing to the positive community impact of the Chamber. B. No other citizens provided comments Public Hearing closed at 6:40F PM VI. City Manager Discussion/Updates VII. Council Discussion Items to allow adequate review time. A. None A. Council Member Carla Coley requested providing council packets more than 24 hours in advance B.Coleys suggested having police presence witha at tent or giveaways at community events like Dre Day, Juneteenth and the Fall Festival to promote positive relations. IX. Announcements of upcoming meetings and events A. Richard NewDern/Melissa Barker announced the Caffeinated Connection event on. June 5 at8AM at the Chamber Conference Room tol honor city employees. B. CouncilWork: Session: 6/11/2024 at 6:00pm C. Council Meeting: 6/11/2024 at 7:00pm OF SEAL Meeting ended with mayor stating council could stay and discussi further or leave GEORC CoauSNma, Lty Cne