CAVE SPRING CITY COUNCIL
CALLED MEETING
APRIL 3, 2012
12:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Mayor Rob Ware, Council members Mary Littlejohn, Nellie McCain, Ken Landers,
Robin Clements, and Peggy Allgood were all present.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rob Ware called the meeting to order.
FIRE SAFETY
INSPECTIONS
Tracy Packer, assistant fire chief, was present. He stated that the state orders annual fire
inspections on all buildings used for viewing or assembly under life safety codes. Mayor
Ware asked if the fire department has done this before. Packer stated they used to do a
“familiarization” tour. The Mayor also asked if the city is required to do this and what
the training requirements would be. Also, the Mayor asked how much time these
inspections would take. Packer did not have an exact number of businesses in Cave
Spring, but did say that inspections would not be too time consuming. Mary Littlejohn
asked about the abandoned building full of unused items and trash. Packer stated that this
could be an optional inspection that the Council could add. The Mayor responded that
nothing optional will be done. Packer noted that he has a checklist for the inspection.
Mayor Ware would like for the city’s attorney to research this to confirm what exactly
the state requirements are.
LIFE SAFETY
CODE HANDBOOK
Tracy Packer made a request for the purchase of Life Safety Code Handbook. It will be
purchased.
RESOLUTION FOR
NWGRC
Michael Miller, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Coordinator, was present to explain
the intent of NWGRC. NWGRC is an entity organized under the laws of the State of
Georgia and includes counties and municipalities in northwest Georgia. The commission
is the recipient of funds from the federal, state and local governments, and is presently
the recipient of funds under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (“NSP”). The
Commission must use NSP funds to purchase distressed properties, renovate the home
situated thereon, and sell the real estate to lower income individuals and families in an
effort to stabilize home values and to provide affordable housing to lower income
individuals and families. The NWGRC desires to organize a non-profit corporation, as
authorized by O.C.G.A.50-8-35, to hold title to properties while they are being renovated
and marketed and to further the mission and objectives of the NSP as well as to
administer other housing funds which may be awarded to the regional commission in the
future. This code requires that each unit of local government affected by the organization
of such a non-profit corporation authorize the formation of the same. NWGRC is asking
the city of Cave Spring to sign such a resolution. This will be on the regular meeting
agenda.
EMERGENCY
ACTION PLAN
Mayor Ware asked Tracy Packer, Assistant Fire Chief, if the city has a plan in place now.
Packer presented council with a draft plan. Mayor Ware stated that Scotty Hancock,
Emergency Management Director of Floyd County, or Tim Herrington, Assistant
Director, need to be involved. Mayor Ware would like the Director to attend a meeting.
Ken Landers stated that the park board is on stand-by to open cave. Two-hundred people
came to the cave during the last tornado threat. There was a problem with pets. Packer
reported that the pole for the siren is being installed at the fire hall.
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FIRE DEPT.
REQUEST FOR
BOOTS
MOTION: Mary Littlejohn made a motion to approve a purchase of twelve pairs of
leather boots from Ten Eight Fire, not to exceed $2,700.00. Nellie McCain seconded
the motion. All voted yes.
TRAILWAY
SYSTEM BIDS
Bids were received and reviewed as follows:
(Total Base Bid + alternate 8 benches and 8 trash receptacles.)
Lewallen Construction- $112,688.13
J.H. Benefield Construction- $116,321.00
CDB Construction- $174,000.00
Lewallen Construction is the only contractor registered with D.O.T as required.
MOTION: Ken Landers made a motion to accept bid as submitted from Lewallen
Construction. Littlejohn seconded the motion. All voted yes. D.O.T. will be notified of
bid acceptance.
HISTORY WEEK
Peggy Allgood, President of the Historical Society, reported that they Society would like
to designate July 2-8, 2012 as History Week. Mayor Ware asked Allgood to have a list
of activities at the next council meeting. This will be a regular agenda item. Allgood
also expressed appreciation for proclamation and Rob’s presence at the meeting with
Armistead Richardson’s descendant, Greg Gilbert, who stated that Richardson was a very
fair man who did business on his word and handshake. Gilbert said this was indicative of
the principles that Cave Spring was founded on.
ADJUSTMENTS
The adjustments were discussed and will be on the regular meeting agenda.
VOTE TO ADD
TO AGENDAWATER DEPT.
TRUCK TIRES
MOTION: Mary Littlejohn made a motion to add this item to the agenda. Landers
seconded the motion. All voted yes.
WATER TRUCK
TIRES
The second lowest bid from Adams-Zuker Tire was recommended.
MOTION: Peggy Allgood made a motion to accept this bid not to exceed $850. Landers
seconded the motion. All voted yes.
REMINDER
There will be Open House at the Cave Spring Rehab Center on April 10 th at 11 A.M.
Peggy Allgood reported that new clients who are deaf and blind are being served there.
She would like to see the City available to help these individuals possibly concerning
traffic because of trucks traveling through town.
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APRIL 3, 2012
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ADJOURN
Mayor Ware adjourned the meeting.
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CLERK
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