CITY OF MORROW, GEORGIA

Regular Council Meeting

August 9, 2005

PRESENT AT MEETING: ALSO PRESENT:

Virlyn Slaton, Mayor Pro Tem            John Lampl, City Manager             

Thomas J. LaPorte, Councilman

Charles O. Sorrow, Councilman

C. R. Huie, Councilman

EXCUSED ABSENCE                       Mayor Jim Millirons

Mayor Pro Tem Slaton called the regular meeting of the Morrow City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Millirons was excused for shoulder surgery. The meeting took place in the Council Chambers of the Morrow Municipal Complex, 1500 Morrow Road, Morrow, GA 30260.  Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.  Councilman Sorrow gave the invocation.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:                        Work Session               -  July 12, 2005           

Regular Meeting           -  July 12, 2005

                                                                        Work Session               -  July 26, 2005           

Regular Meeting           -  July 26, 2005

Councilman Huie made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilman LaPorte.  The motion passed unanimously.

PRESENTATION:                The Allan Vigil appreciation award was rescheduled for the August 23, 2005 Council meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

No Old Business

NEW BUSINESS:

Item 1:            The Council reviewed a contract from Jordan Jones & Goulding for the design and construction of 1420 Southlake Parkway.

Councilman Sorrow made a motion to sign the contract, seconded by Councilman LaPorte.  The motion passed unanimously.

Item 2:            Mayor Pro Tem Slaton notified the audience that the Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for August 16, 2005, was cancelled, due to no agenda items.

COMMENTS:

Mayor Pro Tem Slaton:      Commended both the Fire and Police Departments for their response and prompt service.

Mayor Pro Tem Slaton adjourned the meeting at 7:36 pm.

EXCUSED ABSENCE

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JIM MILLIRONS, MAYOR

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VIRLYN SLATON, MAYOR PRO TEM

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C. R. HUIE, COUNCILMAN

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THOMAS J. LaPORTE, COUNCILMAN

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CHARLES O. SORROW, COUNCILMAN

ATTEST:

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Sylvia Redic, City Clerk