City of] Midway City Council Meeting Minutes June 28, 2021 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Brenda Ford. The Invocation was given by Councilman John Whitmire. Mayor Brenda Ford led the Pledge. Those in attendance included Mayor Brenda Ford, City Secretary Debra Newkirk, Wes Savage, Council members John Whitmire, Rex Newkirk, Gus Kangos, Angie Thornton, and Steve Parrish. Operator Janet Boone was unable to attend. Guest present were. John Deeley and Josue Chavez. Steve Parrish made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, John Whitmire made the second and with all voting in favor the motion carried. At this time, Josue Chavez was recognized by the Mayor. Mr. Chavez is the owner ofsJ's RV Park, located at 11779 Hwy 21 E. and he was approaching Council with the possibility of adding a laundromat to the RV Park. Wes Savage explained to Mr. Chavez that there is a small service line there and that with the number of RVs in the park that presents a drain on water pressure. When questioned about the possibility of putting in a larger line, it was explained that the way the lines were laid out and the sizes of the lines that were put in poses the greatest problem. Mr. Savage explained there is a larger line across Hwy 21 from the RV Park, but that Mr. Chavez would have pay for the road bore under the highway and the connection to the larger line. Mr. Savage suggested that the RV Park look into the possibility of putting in their own water well, storage tank and pressure tank. Wes believed that this would be the best option monetarily. Mr. Chavez thanked Mr. Savage for his time. There were no public comments. Under the Statutory Agenda, the first item was the approval ofthe bid by. J.F. Fontaine & Associates to to the renewal application for the wastewater system. The bid submitted was for $2,515.00; the $515.00 is the fee the State charges based on the amount of wastewater the City is permitted to discharge and is something that the City has to pay. So the fee to J.F. Fontaine would actually be $2,000.00. Steve Parrish made the motion to approve the bid, Gus Kangos made the second and with all voting in favor the motion passed. The Mayor asked that the next item, regarding the bids on the water system improvements be moved to last. The ad for thej position of Chief of] Police was presented to the Council for their approval before being placed in the paper or on the TML website. Gus Kangos made the motion to approve the ad, Steve Parrish made the second and with all voting in favor the motion carried. Regarding calling Power Field Services, the item was tabled until further notice was received from Wes Savage. At 7:30 p.m. the Council entered Executive Session. At 7:40 p.m. the Council returned to Open Session. Rex Newkirk made the motion to approve the bids as presented by Sean Conner: Duplichain Contractors for the filtration system, second ground storage tank, and all the appurtenances and Johnson Lab & Supply for the replacement of all meters with Smart" meters. As part of the same motion, a statement will be sent to USDA stating that if costs exceed the amount in contingency after change orders the City would pay out of pocket. Gus Kangos made the second and with all voting in favor the motion carried. Wes Savage gave the reports for both Water and Sewer stating that everything is good. Debra Newkirk gave a short report and requested time off for Friday, July 2nd and gave the Council a reminder that City Hall would be closed on Monday, July 5th for the Holiday. John Whitmire made the motion to approve the time off, Gus Kangos made the second, Rex Newkirk abstained, and with all others voting in agreement the time off was approved. Gus Kangos made the motion to adjourn, Rex Newkirk made the second and with all voting in favor the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Bude fal Qubllskub Brenda Ford, Mayor Debra Newkirk,City Secretary -