Monticello City Council

Public Hearing

June 6th, 2006

7:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2006-07 PROPOSED BUDGET

The Monticello City Council held a special meeting at 7:30 P.M. on June 6th, 2006 in the City Council Chambers. The purpose of this meeting was to conduct a Public Hearing on the 2006-07 operating budget submitted by the City Manager. Mayor Holmes called the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: Brian Standifer, Jackie Smith, and Glenn Newsome. Also, in attendance at the meeting were City Manager, Hugh King and City Clerk, Belinda Whirley.

Citizens present were: Gene Mathis, Lillie Standifer, Sara Kinard, Bertha Montford, Ashley Rooks, Roberta Anderson, Sonia Norwood, Tamara Carter, and Cynthia Davis.

INVOCATION

Gene Mathis gave the invocation.

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 59 FT. SETBACK FOR ICE MACHINE ON FORSYTH ST.

Gene Mathis, City Zoning Officer appeared before Council to request that a setback of 59ft. be established by special exception for Central Georgia Ice as an action of City Council. Following considerable discussion, Councilor Smith made a motion to approve setback of 59ft.and Councilor Standifer seconded the motion. Councilor Newsome voted against the request. Request was denied because a 3-1 vote is required.

DISCUSSION OF THE 2006-2007 BUDGET

Copies of the Proposed Budget were available for inspection. After brief discussion of the budget council agreed to fund an additional police officer and extensive computer upgrades for the police department. In addition, $5,000.00 was added for Better Hometown and $1,000.00 added for square beautification.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Lillie Standifer appeared before Council to express her approval of the additions to the budget for the Monticello Police Department.

Sara Kinard appeared before Council to voice her concern that utility rates were going to be increased for the City’s next fiscal year. Council assured Mrs. Kinard that there will be no increase in utility rates for the next fiscal year.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 on a motion made by Councilor Smith and seconded by Councilor Standifer. All were in favor.