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Meeting adjourned

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Clay Moore new Public Works Directors started today and we all welcome him.

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January 30th is the strategic planning session from 5-8:30 at Stokes Brown Public Library.

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Consent Agenda was voted on and approved.

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The next item on the agenda is the City Attorney annual evaluation and each alderman was given a opportunity to complete a survey and evaluate the attorney.

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The motion passes 5-1

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Discuss and possibly take action on transfer to a parcel and two easements in the middle of property owned by Sally Bell to Sally Bell.

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City Attorney Bartee says the property is a 100x100 ft and is surrounded by Sally Bells property. The original purchase was in 1996 $17,900 and it included an easement to a 100x100ft plot and 2.3 acres. The only land being “given” back is the 100x100 plot and easement.

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Discuss and possibly take action on phase 2C of the AOC Sewer Project. Motion passes 6-0

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Discuss and possibly take action on change order #1 and #2 with Cleary Construction for the Phase 5 interceptor project. Total savings of $14,451.50. Motion passes 6-0

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Discuss and possibly take action to approve a proposal in the amount of $95,500 from Griggs and Maloney, Inc. To perform a one year optimization study of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Motion approved 6-0

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Discuss and possibly take action to approve Task Order #17 with Gresham Smith Inc., for Project 2C of the AOC Sewer Project in the amount of $1,236,653. Motion passes 6-0

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Lisa Arnold was voted in by a 4-2 vote. Her term will expire in November 2020.

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Two candidates are on the ballot to replace Ward 5 Alderman, Lisa Arnold and Mrs. Deborah Kreie Camacho. Both are now being allowed a max of 5 minutes speak.

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New procedure to replace alderman passes. 6-0

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Amendment passes 6-0

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Discuss and adopt a procedure to fill the unexpired term of Ward 5.

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City Manager asked if the motion needs to be made to the amendment so the City Alderman can be sworn in “immediately” or as soon as possible.