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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Knight called to order the regular meeting of the Rutledge City Council on the above date. Council members Brenda Thompson, Tom Strott, Bill Spann and James Bratcher were present as were members of the public.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Tom Strott made motion to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2011 public hearing for the mileage rate as submitted. Brenda Thompson seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
REQUEST FOR WEBSITE ASSISTANCE
Kris Bray was present and stated she was at the meeting on behalf of the Merchants Association to request for funds to help pay for their website. She said the website would be www.smallbutspecial.info. She said the initial cost will be $500.00 and would be linked to the city website. James Bratcher made motion to give the merchants $500.00 for the website. Bill Spann seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
SECOND READING TO AMEND ALCOHOL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Tom Strott made motion to approve the second reading to amend the alcohol license requirements. Brenda Thompson seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE
Mayor Knight advised that Judge Rebecca Dally had resigned as the judge due to being involved in campaigning for her husband. He stated that they need to appoint a new judge to fill the remainder of the term. He said Charles Merritt was present and had agreed to fill the term but would need to be sworn in. Mayor Knight swore in Charles Merritt as the City of Rutledge Municipal Court Judge to fill the remainder of the 2011 term. Judge Charles Merritt thanked the Mayor and Council.
APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION SUPERINTEDENT
Mayor Knight administered the oath of Election Superintendent and swore in Debbie Rutherford as the City or Rutledge Election Superintendent.
DUCKWEED REMOVAL
Mayor Knight advised the council that the duckweed at the treatment pond needed to be removed and cost would be $10,200.00. Tom Strott made motion to spend up to $10,200.00 for the removal of duckweed. James Bratcher seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
STOP SIGN REQUEST
Mayor Knight advised the council a letter had been submitted from Melanie Lewis the Rutledge Postmaster. He said an employee of the post office had an accident at the intersection of Newborn Road and Dixie Highway. She states in the letter that she has witnessed many near misses and is asking that we install a three way stop. Chad talked to DOT and was advised that we can do it since it is a city street. He said we may need to investigate further. Tom Strott stated the details do not matter the fact is we do have a speeding problem. Bill Spann advised that warning signs would need to be installed. Tom Strott made motion to install the stop signs at the intersection of Newborn and Dixie. Brenda Thompson seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Brenda Thompson made motion to leave regular session for the purpose of entering executive session to discuss litigation. Bill Spann seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried. Brenda Thompson made motion to leave executive session and enter back into regular session. Bill Spann seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
Tom Strott made motion to adjourn. James Bratcher seconded, all voted in favor and motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
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