MINUTES Present: Cheryl Van Metre, Archie Johnston, Charles Boozer, Burley Lyons, Ray Archibald, and Iris Hill (Ex-Officio Member) Absent: Drew Weeks Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read. Mrs. Van Metre reported the monies in the Bell Fund are 432,386.58 – balance Mrs. Hill asked committee to look at encumbered funds and determine whether they can be put back into the Bell Fund. After some discussion, Mr. Johnston moved to recommend to Council to move the $15,000 for pavers around the garage, the $4,759.50 for garage renovations, and the $300.00 for picnic tables of the encumbered money back into the Bell General Fund. Mr. Archibald seconded and motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Hill said she has not heard anything back on the seawall grant. She said it has been published and has past the comment period and we should hear something on the 15th. Council will be asked if this can go out for bid. She will inquire on specs for the seawall. At this time, she stated that GEL is working on the plans for drainage. The grant for the restroom was discussed at this time. After much discussion about an architect and engineer, in addition to the maintenance and upkeep, the committee asked if we are ready for restrooms at this time. If not, should we hold off on the grant application? Mr. Archibald moved to request Council to hold off on the grant application for the restroom at this time. Mayor Lyons seconded and the motion was approved with Archie Johnston opposing. What can we do right now to go forward with the project? Mrs. Hill suggested asking council for permission to get permit for fill of the rail area and to do the seawall, waiting for one company to do all the prep work. This request will be held until we hear from the seawall grant application on the 15th before making recommendation to council. Mrs. Van Metre said the Heritage Display viewing will be upcoming soon. Jimmy King stated that an outside party has offered a real working shrimp boat for donation to the town. The comments were not favorable on this offer. Next meeting set for February 2, 2010 at 10:00 am. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 am.
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