MINUTES

LAGRANGE CITY COUNCIL

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT Elsie Carter, Mayor, Josh Nagy, Administrative Assistant and Graham Whatley, City Attorney.  Stephanie Cooper, City Clerk, absent.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Wally Nay, Jean Knight, Melanie Woosley, Debbie Pollard, Joe Davenport, Jason Taylor, Tom Goldsmith and Linda Hall.

Mayor Carter called the meeting at 6:38 p.m.  Mayor Carter led Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 4, 2010 MEETING     Councilwoman Woosley made motion to approve January 4, 2010 minutes, seconded by Councilwoman Pollard.  The motion in favor of passed unanimously, 8 to 0.

PUBLIC COMMENT     Kenneth Shaw, West Main Street, made comment about police department.

MIKE PATTERSON WITH INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL ON COMMERCIAL RATES

In 2008, the City approved an increase in franchise contract.  Franchise contract is for residential and commercial; the increase was applied to residential only.  In 2009, there was not an increase and because of an internal audit, Industrial Disposal applied a rate increase from 2008 to commercial rates. 

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 1-2010 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGRANGE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION OF BONDS     Josh Nagy read Ordinance 1-2010 and public hearing will be March 1, 2010. Dwight Salsbury with Ross, Sinclaire & Associates updated Council on OLDA bonds and Eagle Creek Golf Course bonds.

DISCOVER DOWNTOWN LAGRANGE REPORT     Barbara Edds gave a report on past and future events.

APPOINTMENT OF WALLY NAY TO LAGRANGE UTILITIES COMMISSION

Mayor Carter asked for a motion from City Council and no motion was made.  Councilman Taylor asked Mayor Carter to present another name.

NEW BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS     Councilman Taylor had concerns about the Little Blue House or Welcome Center, driving by 10:00 or 11:00 at night and people wandering around inside.  Mayor Carter stated that meetings are held there like the Historic District Commission.  Councilman Taylor had questioned the salary of Graham Whatley.  Tom Goldsmith questioned about the advisory committee and budget committee.  Councilwoman Knight questioned about the $50,000.00 to LaGrange Elementary School.  Councilwoman Woosley questioned about the property at 408 North First Street, CDL license for Darleen Rusnak, expense on an Apple Ipod, and the changing of hours for Public Works Department.  Councilwoman Knight questioned about the lease of the Italian Restaurant at 208 East Main Street. 

PUBLIC COMMENT                  Richard Rankin, 519 Horton Road, made comment to Mayor Carter about her vehicle.

UPDATE BY ERNIE HARRIS          Ernie Harris appeared after meeting was adjourned.

ADJOURN   Mayor Carter adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m.

                                                                        ELSIE B. CARTER, MAYOR

ATTEST:

STEPHANIE COOPER, CITY CLERK