OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING
DATE: October 28, 2008
TIME: 6:30 P.M.
PLACE: Oxford City Hall
PRESENT: Mayor Leon Smith
Mr. Mike Henderson, Council President
Mrs. June L. Reaves, Council Member
Mr. Greg Thrower, Council Member
Mr. Steven C. Waits, Council Member
ABSENT: Mr. T. Boice Turner, Jr., Council Member
The meeting was called to order by the Council President, Mike Henderson and Shirley Henson, City Clerk of the City, served as the Clerk of the meeting.
Chief Gary Sparks gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Henderson stated the Council had received a copy of the minutes of the October 14, 2008 meeting. Mrs. Reaves made a motion to dispense with the reading of these minutes and to approve them as written. This motion was seconded by Mr. Waits.
Mr. Henderson called for any comments or questions; there being none, Mr. Henderson called for a vote on the motion to approve. On roll call the votes of the Council were as follows: Mrs. Reaves “Yea”, Mr. Waits “Yea”, Mr. Thrower “Yea” and Mr. Henderson “Yea”. Nays: None. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Henderson stated that Mr. Turner is absent.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Henderson called for any Old Business. There was none.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2008-56 – Resolution to award the bid for a boiler at the Oxford Civic Center.
Mr. Thrower made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2008-56 to award the bid to Model City Plumbing and Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $89,390.00. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reaves.
On roll call the votes of the Council were as follows: Mrs. Reaves “Yea”, Mr. Waits “Yea”, Mr. Thrower “Yea” and Mr. Henderson “Yea”. Nays: None. The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 2008-57 – Resolution to appoint Cynthia Cano to the Library Board for a three year term expiring October 27, 2011.
Mrs. Reaves made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2008-57. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thrower.
On roll call the votes of the Council were as follows: Mrs. Reaves “Yea”, Mr. Waits “Yea”, Mr. Thrower “Yea” and Mr. Henderson “Yea”. Nays: None. The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 2008-58 – Resolution to appoint Meg Swain to the Library Board for a three year term expiring October 27, 2011.
Mrs. Reaves made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2008-58. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thrower.
On roll call the votes of the Council were as follows: Mrs. Reaves “Yea”, Mr. Waits “Yea”, Mr. Thrower “Yea” and Mr. Henderson “Yea”. Nays: None. The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 2008-59 – Agreement between the Oxford Water Works and Sewer Board and the City of Oxford for the construction of water utilities at the Oxford Recreational Park in the amount of $213,100.80.
Mr. Thrower made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2008-59. The motion was seconded by Mr. Waits.
On roll call the votes of the Council were as follows: Mrs. Reaves “Yea”, Mr. Waits “Yea”, Mr. Thrower “Yea” and Mr. Henderson “Yea”. Nays: None. The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 2008-60 – Agreement between Alabama Power Company and the City of Oxford for an underground power system at the Oxford Recreational Complex in the amount of $26,506.00.
Mr. Thrower made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2008-60. The motion was seconded by Mr. Waits.
On roll call the votes of the Council were as follows: Mrs. Reaves “Yea”, Mr. Waits “Yea”, Mr. Thrower “Yea” and Mr. Henderson “Yea”. Nays: None. The motion carried unanimously.
Invoice from Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. in the amount of $8,744.10 for advertising, shipping and reproduction.
Mr. Henderson noted these are expenses for the re-bid of the Recreational Complex.
Mr. Thrower made a motion to approve the invoice in the amount of $8,744.10. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reaves.
On roll call the votes of the Council were as follows: Mrs. Reaves “Yea”, Mr. Waits “Yea”, Mr. Thrower “Yea” and Mr. Henderson “Yea”. Nays: None. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Henderson called for any other new business. There was none.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Smith stated that Oxford Lumber and Ace Hardware is celebrating 50 years tonight. Mayor Smith stated they have done an excellent job over the years. Mayor Smith stated that he has presented them with a Proclamation for their years of service. Mayor Smith stated that Lowe’s and Home Depot have not affected them. Mayor Smith thanked them for the excellent job.
Mr. Henderson stated that he is proud of Mrs. Newman and Billy Newman.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Mr. Henderson called for Council comments or reports at this time.
Mrs. Reaves thanked Mayor Smith for his comments. Mrs. Reaves stated she worked at Oxford Lumber and Ace Hardware for them and thank them for giving her a job. Mrs. Reaves stated it is a landmark in our City.
Mrs. Reaves stated that she appreciates Council members Henderson and Thrower for their 8 years on the Council and their leadership and service to this city.
Mr. Thrower stated it is an honor to serve 23,000 people. Mr. Thrower stated Oxford has great citizens.
Mr. Waits stated that he wants to echo what Mrs. Reaves said. Mr. Waits stated it was an honor to serve with them.
Mr. Henderson congratulated the Oxford High School football team on making the playoffs.
Mr. Henderson stated several churches are having a trunk of treats and asked everyone to visit those.
Mr. Don Hudson, Park and Recreation Director, stated that the Oxford Civic Center will have trick or treating on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mr. Henderson stated that we need to set Monday, November 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. as the Organizational meeting and the regular Council meeting.
Mr. Waits made a motion to set Monday, November 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. as the Organizational meeting and regular Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Reaves.
On roll call the votes of the Council were as follows: Mrs. Reaves “Yea”, Mr. Waits “Yea”, Mr. Thrower “Yea” and Mr. Henderson “Yea”. Nays: None. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Henderson called for any other comments. There were none.
Visitors
Mr. Henderson called for visitor’s comments.
Mr. Perry White asked everyone to remember the family of Sam Walker who passed away last week.
Mr. Henderson stated that we have some board positions available and if someone is interested in some of those board positions please contact Ms. Henson for applications.
There being no further discussion, Mrs. Reaves made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henderson.
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Shirley Henson, City Clerk Chris Spurlin, Council President
