Category: Minutes

The Odum City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 1, 2026.  Mayor Greg Leggett called the meeting to order and Clerk, Robbin Manners prayed the invocation.  Kevin Higgs, Kelsey Baker, and Nick Bauer were present for the meeting.  Kathy Rozier and Ron Sluder were absent.

Kevin Higgs made a motion to accept the August 2026 minutes as emailed.  Nick Bauer made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 3-0 vote.

There were no committee reports given.

Mayor Leggett informed the council of upcoming meetings that they may be interested in attending.  The GDOT Quarterly meeting, The GMA District Fall Meeting are coming up and he called on Clerk Robbin Manners to give information on the 2026 Tax Timeline and the City Christmas Party Plans.

There were no guest present for the meeting.

Old Business:

Clerk Robbin Manners updated the council on the current SLFRF Grant.  She informed them that we are waiting for the final drawdown and then we will be closing out the Grant.  All work has been completed.

Bids were opened on purchasing doors for the Odum City Gym and the Multipurpose Building on North Church Street.  After a brief discussion Kevin Higgs made a motion to accept the bid from Murphy’s Builder Supply (the only bid submitted) and to purchase the doors at a cost of $7510.96.  The purchase will be made from SPLOST V Funds.  Kelsea Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 3-0 vote.

Bids were opened on Installation of the Doors at the Odum City Gym and the Multipurpose Building on North Church St.  After a brief discussion Kelsea Baker made a motion to accept and approve the Bid from Richard Thompson Home Solutions (the only bid submitted) at a cost of $7000.00 and to pay for the installation with SPLOST V Funds. Nick Bauer made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 3-0 vote.

Bids for erecting a Shelter over the stage area of the Odum Depot were opened at this time.  After a brief discussion, Kevin Higgs made a motion to accept and approve the bid from Richard Thompson Home Solutions (the only bid submitted) at a cost of $7,800 and to pay for the shelter out of SPLOST V Funds.  Kelsea Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 3-0 vote.

At this time, Mayor Greg Leggett informed the council that they needed to have a work session to review some ordinance that are over 25 years old to see if they needed to be updated and to also update some of the City of Odum Polices and discuss some new policies.  After a brief discussion, the date and time were set to hold the Work Session on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 at 5:00pm at City Hall.

At this time, Clerk Robbin Manners, read the corrections that the council suggested for the New Water and Sewer Rates and Ordinance and read the ordinance with corrections for the 2^nd time.  After a brief discussion, Nick Bauer made a motion to approve the new ordinance with the appropriate changes and to approve the new water and sewer rates as suggested by Georgia Rural Water.  The change will go in to affect beginning with the Feb. 2027 billing period for January 2027 Water and Sewer usage. Residential Customers can expect an approx. increase of $4.00 per month.  Kelsea Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 2-1 vote.  Bauer and Baker voting yes and Higgs voting no.

At this time, Mayor Leggett presented prices for placing blinds on the windows at the Odum Recreation Center as requested by the Election Supervisor, Robby Smart.  The blinds will reassure the public that all voters will have privacy when voting at the Odum Precinct.  After a discussion it was decided to go with Mini blinds.  The clerk was asked to order the 12 blinds at a cost of approx… $50 each and have the maintenance workers install them before the election in November.

New Business

The Mayor informed the council that the City had been approached about declaring Nov, 2026 Family Court Awareness Month.  After a discussion, Mayor Greg Leggett asked the clerk, Robbin Manners to draw up the resolution and have it in the Oct. Meeting.

With nothing further to attend, Kevin Higgs made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Nick Bauer made a second to the motion and the motion was carried with a 3- vote.  The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully,

The Odum City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on August 4, 2026 at 7pm at Odum City Hall.  Mayor Greg Leggett opened the meeting and prayed the invocation.  Kathy Rozier, Kevin Higgs, Kelsey Baker, and Nick Bauer were present for the meeting.  Ron Sluder was absent.

Nick Bauer made a motion to accept the minutes from the June 2026 meeting as e-mailed.  Kelsey Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 3-0 vote.  Kevin Higgs did not attend the June meeting and therefore did not vote.

Committee Reports:

Kathy Rozier reported that as of today the City has $976.25 in outstanding taxes due.  This is for past years including 2025.

Kelsey Baker had nothing to report.

Kevin Higgs had nothing to report.

Nick Bauer had nothing to report.

Leon McKinney reported that he gotten some information on changing the speed limit on North Church St. coming into the City Limit.  He read some of the steps for getting the speed limit changed.  After a brief discussion, the council advised him to find out if the City would be responsible for paying the engineering fees for the studies that are required and if so an estimate of those fees.

Ms. Barbara Randall came before the Council on behalf of her niece who is currently in the hospital and having a hardship paying her water bill.  After a discussion Kelsey Baker made a motion to give the niece a payment arrangement to bring and keep her account current and to waive any other late fees until the bill is caught up.   Kathy Rozier made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Robby Smart, Wayne County Elections Supervisor, asked the council to consider putting up blinds on the windows at the recreation where elections are held because the State Board of Elections was pushing “Privacy in voting”.  After a discussion the council advised the clerk to look into the options and cost of making the windows more private and bring it back to the council in Sept.  Mr. Smart also reminded the council that beginning in January 2027, they should all be registered with the State Ethics Board and should begin submitting their own Campaign Contribution Reports and Personal Financial Disclosures. 

Mr. Bill Powell from Georgia Rural Water gave a presentation on Water and Sewer Rate Analysis and gave the Council an idea of where the City of Odum’s charges should be to keep up with the rising cost of producing water and processing sewer.  He presented a new ordinance that would list all charges and requirements for the Customers.  The Council was advised to take the ordinance home and review it for any needed changes and to bring those to the next council meeting. 

After a brief discussion about replacing doors on the Odum City Gym, Nick Bauer made a motion to place and ad to accept bids for the cost of the doors and the installation of the doors.  Bids will be opened at the next meeting.

After a discussion about building a shelter over the stage at the depot, Kevin Higgs made a motion to place an ad to accept bids on both a permanent shelter and one that would be temporary and could be easily removed when not in use.  Nick Bauer made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.  Bids will be opened at the Sept. Council Meeting.

At this time, Robbin Manners, went over the 2025-2026 budget amendments.   Kathy Rozier made a motion to amend the budget as proposed.  Kevin Higgs made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote. 

Mayor Greg Leggett talked to the council about Municipal Insurance which is due Sept. 4, 2026.  After a brief discussion, Nick Bauer made a motion to waive the bid process and stay with our current provider.  Kevin Higgs made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Mayor Greg Leggett advised the council that they needed to have a work session to update a few ordinances and policies.  The council asked for a week night session.  The mayor will set the date and notify the council.

Mayor Greg Leggett informed the council that Ebony Smith had given her resignation as part-time police clerk.  He informed the council that Ebony would stay on until the end of August and would help train her replacement.  He noted that Ebony had been a big help to the City of Odum and that he wished her well.

Kevin Higgs made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Nick Bauer made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

With nothing further to attend, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

The Odum City Council met for its regular monthly meeting on July 7, 2026 at Odum City Hall.  Mayor Greg Leggett called the meeting to order and prayed the invocation.  Ron Sluder, Kevin Higgs, Kathy Rozier and Nick Bauer were present for the meeting.  Kelsey Baker was absent.

Ron Sluder made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 2026 meeting as emailed.  Nick Bauer made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 3-0 vote.  (Kathy Rozier was not present for the May meeting and did not vote.)

Committee Reports:

Ron Sluder reported that he had met with DNR concerning grants to renovate the Recreation Complex.  He introduced Shy Duncan who informed the Council that there are a couple of grants that may help us with the renovations.  One of them is the Coastal Incentive Grant which she suggested we use for the planning stage if we are approved and the other is the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program which she suggested we use for the Construction Phase of the project if approved. Both Grants have a pre-application due date in late fall of this year. 

Kathy Rozier reported that there is $2,762.20 in outstanding taxes owed to the City of Odum. 

Kevin Higgs had nothing to report.

Nick Bauer had nothing to report.

Fire Chief Matthew Strickland reported that the 2 ½“   fire hoses have been ordered but have not come in yet.  He submitted pictures of the Air Compressor that he talked to the Council about last month.  After a brief discussion, Kevin Higgs made a motion to purchase the Air Compressor from Mr. Strickland.  Ron Sluder made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Leon McKinney reported that he had been in correspondence with FLOCKSAFTEY and they are in the final stages of getting our cameras installed.

At this time Mayor Greg Leggett introduced County Commissioner Mike Gordon.  Commissioner Gordon talked to the council about a new tax law and how it would affect the Citizens of Wayne County and asked the council to consider all the options and let him know how they felt about the new tax.  He gave 3 different directions the County could decide to go and their differences. The options are to adopt House bill 581 known as FLOST (Floating Local Option Sales Tax) or LHOST (Local Homestead Sales Tax) or keeping taxes the same as they are now.

Mayor Greg Leggett tabled the first 2 items on the Old Business and called on Mr. Aubrey Mansfield to give a report on the SLFRF Project.  He stated that the project is almost complete except building a shelter over the electric panel and we should be ready to close out the grant in August.

At this time Clerk Robbin Manners presented the proposed General Fund Budget for 2026-2027 (this is the 2^nd presentation).  After a brief discussion Kathy Rozier made a motion to accept the budget as proposed.  Nick Bauer made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.  The 2026-2027 General Fund budget is $374,910.00

Next, Clerk Robbin Manners presented the proposed Water and Sewer Budget for 2026-2027 (this is the 2^nd presentation).  After a brief discussion Ron Sluder made a motion to accept the budget as presented.  Kevin Higgs made a 2^nd to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.  The 2026-2027 Water and Sewer budget is $205,286.94.

New Business

In new business, there were 2 items on the agenda.  After a brief discussion of these items, they were tabled until estimates could be obtained.  They will be placed on the agenda for next month.  They were doors for the City Gym and an awning for the Depot.

Kevin Higgs made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Ron Sluder made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4+0 vote.

With nothing further to attend, Mayor Greg Leggett adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted,

The Odum City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on June 2, 2026 at the Odum City Hall.  Mayor Greg Leggett called the meeting to order and prayed the invocation. Kathy Rozier, Nick Bauer, and Kelsea Baker were present for the meeting.  Kevin Higgs and Ron Sluder were absent.  The minutes from May’s meeting were not approved due to a quorum to vote to approve.  They will be on July’s agenda to approve.

Committee Reports

Kathy Rozier had nothing to report.

Nick Bauer had nothing to report.

Kelsea Baker had nothing to report.

Leon McKinney reported that the new transmission had been installed in the police vehicle and it was working great.

Matthew Strickland asked the council to consider purchasing an air compressor that he had for sale to put in the fire station to use for the fire trucks.  He stated that it was in “like new” condition, and he was asking $800 for it.  They asked him to bring pictures and details to the next meeting for consideration.  They asked the clerk to put it on the agenda in July.

Mayor Greg Leggett tabled the next 2 items on the agenda until the July meeting.

Mayor Greg Leggett opened bids for fire hoses at this time.  Only 1 bid was submitted.  The bid came from MES at a price of $7,282.24.  After a brief discussion, Nick Bauer made a motion to accept the bid and to purchase the hoses with SPLOST V funds.  Kelsea Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 3-0 vote.

At this time Clerk, Robbin Manners read changes to the Alcohol Ordinance needed due to the Recent Referendum that passed allowing Sunday Sales of Alcohol.  After reading the amendments, Kathy Rozier made the motion to amend the Ordinance to allow Sunday Alcohol Sales, Kelsea Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 3-0 vote.

At this time Clerk Robbin Manners went over the proposed budgets for 2026-2027.  The proposed Water and Sewer Budget for 26-27 was $205,286.94.  The proposed General Budget was $374,910.00. Both budgets will be reviewed by the council and will be put on the July 7, 2026 agenda for approval.

Kathy Rozier made a motion to adjourn the meeting.   Nick Bauer made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 3-0 vote.

With nothing further to attend, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

The Odum City Council met for it’s monthly meeting on April 14, 2026.  Mayor Greg Leggett called the meeting to order and prayed the invocation.  Kathy Rozier, Ron Sluder, Kelsea Baker and Nicholas Bauer were present for the meeting.  Kevin Higgs was absent

Nick Bauer made a motion to accept the March 26 minutes as emailed.  Kelsea Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Committee Reports

Kathy Rozier had nothing to report

Ron Sluder stated that he had some ideas for the Recreation Complex that he would bring to the next meeting.

Nick Bauer had nothing to report.

Kelsea Baker had nothing to report.

Police Chief, Leon McKinney asked the council about allowing the public to use Odum’s gun range that is located off of Reddish Rd.  After a brief discussion, Ron Sluder made a motion to NOT allow the public to use the range, only authorized law enforcement may use the range.  Kelsea Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Fire Chief, Matthew Strickland informed the council that the Knocker truck repairs are almost complete. He also asked the council to purchase a Thermal Imager at a cost of $1614.21.  After a discussion, Nick Bauer made a motion to purchase the Imager from the SPLOST V funds that are allocated for public safety.  Ron Sluder made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Mayor Greg Leggett called on Mr. Aubrey Mansfield, Maintenance Supervisor.  Mr. Aubrey told the council that our Tap Tool and attachments are worn out.  He has been borrowing one from Screven for the last few taps that he has installed.  After a brief discussion Ron Sluder made a motion to buy a new tap tool and attachments from Macon Supply Company at a price of $3175.30 and to purchase it with SPLOST V Funds.  Kelsea Baker made a 2^nd to the motion and the motion carried with a 3-0 vote.  Kathy Rozier did not vote.

Mayor Greg Rozier informed the council that the Chamber of Commerce had asked for donations for an upcoming Event.  Ron Sluder made a motion to donate $250.00 for the event.  Kathy Rozier made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

City Clerk, Robbin Manners, read a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan Work Plan for the City of Odum to include a plan to replace, and clean culverts and ditches in the City of Odum.  The Cost will be around $1,000,000.  The City has applied for a CDBG Grant to help fund the project. Kathy Rozier made a motion to adopt the resolution and allow Mayor Greg Leggett to sign it on behalf of the City of Odum. Nick Bauer made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Mayor Greg Leggett informed the council that the City of Screven had asked for a donation toward the 4^th of July Fireworks Event for 2026, noting that it is our Nation’s 250^th Birthday.  Ron Sluder made a motion to donate $500 to the City of Screven for this event.  Kelsea Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Ron Sluder made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Kathy Rozier made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

With nothing further to attend the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

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Robbin Manners, Clerk                                                                                      Kathy Rozier, Mayor Pro-Tem

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Ron Sluder, Council Member                                                                        Kelsey Baker, Council Member

_____________________________                                                                                                                             Nick Bauer, Council Member        

The Odum City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Mar. 3, 2026 at 7pm.  Mayor Greg Leggett called the meeting to order and prayed the invocation.  Council members Kathy Rozier, Kevin Higgs, Kelsey Baker and Nick Bauer were present for the meeting.  Ron Sluder was absent.

Nick Bauer made a motion to accept the minutes from the February meeting as emailed.  Kevin Higgs made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Committee Reports

Kathy Rozier reported that taxes are still coming into the City and informed the Council that there were only good reports coming in on moving the City taxes to the County bills.  Residents are glad to pay at one place.

Kevin Higgs had nothing to report.

Nick Bauer had nothing to report.

Kelsea Baker reported that our guys had repaired another water leak at the end of N. Church St.  Mr. Aubrey informed the council that it had caused some issues with the residents at the end of the line stating that there was sand in the lines, but they worked with the resident to get the issues resolved.

Mayor Greg Leggett welcomed our guest and introduced them to the council.  Tina Morgan with Leadership Wayne and Jack Ellis with The Press-Sentinel.

Ballfield lights were tabled until Council Member Ron Sluder could be present.  He is checking on the cost of getting the lights repaired.

At this time, Robbin Manners, Clerk gave the second reading of the Multipurpose Off-Highway Vehicle Ordinance.  After a brief discussions and some typing errors being corrected, Kevin Higgs made a motion to accept the MPOHV ordinance with the noted amendments.  Kelsey Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote. 

Clerk Robbin Manners, read The Language Access Plan for the 2026 CDBG Grant that the city has applied for.  After a brief discussion, Kathy Rozier made a motion to adopt the Plan and give Mayor Greg Leggett permission to sign the plan on behalf of the City of Odum.  Kevin Higgs made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Council Member Kathy Rozier read a resolution authorizing a Referendum on the Sale of Alcohol on Sundays.  Kevin Higgs made a motion to adopt the resolution and ask the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City of Odum. Nick Bauer made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Mayor Greg Leggett informed the council that he had been approached by someone asking if the speed limit on N. Church St. coming into the City from the County could be lowered to slow traffic down.  The issue was tabled until the Mayor can get information on whether it can be done or not and what the steps are to lower it if it can be done.

Mayor Greg Leggett and Clerk Robbin Manners talked to the council about the new CDBG Grant that the City has applied for and where the matching funds of $50,000 might come from.  After a discussion, Kevin Higgs made a motion to reallocate $25,000 from Recreation Facilities and Equipment to Storm Water and Infrastructure Projects in the SPLOST V FUNDS.  This will leave a total of $200,000 allocated to Recreation Facilities and Equipment and $40,000 in Storm Water and Infrastructure Projects.  The balance of the matching funds for the CDBG Grant will come from other sources to be determined at a later date.

With nothing further to attend, Nick Bauer made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Kelsea Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

The Odum City Council met for the regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 3, 2026.  Mayor Greg Leggett was not present.  Mayor Pro-Tem Kathy Rozier opened the meeting and Clerk Robbin Manners prayed the invocation. All Council members were present for the meeting.  Assistant Clerk Janice O’quinn was also present for the meeting.

Nicholas Bauer made a motion to accept the minutes from the January meeting as emailed.  Kevin Higgs made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4- vote.

Mayor Pro-Tem Kathy Rozier called on Sharon Keithley.  Ms. Keithley informed the council that she has rented the Gym in the past for Beauty Pageants and that she and some of the mothers of her contestants are planning to have a Bingo to raise money for some of the girls to go to Disney World.  She stated that she needed the Gym for approx. 5 hours but the all day rate was a bit more than they felt they could pay and the 3 hour rate was not long enough to set –up, hold the bingo, and clean up.   After a brief discussion Kelsea Baker made a motion to allow the 3 hour fee of $75.00 this one time for this benefit, but allow her the time to clean at no charge.   Ron Sluder made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Committee Reports:

Kevin Higgs ….Kevin Higgs called on Fire Chief Matt Strickland who reported that everything that was approved at the last meeting had come in.  The Knocker truck is at the mechanic and he will check on the status of it.  He told them that the next 2 items on the list that were a priority were the Dump Tank and the Thermal Imager.  These Items will be discussed at the next meeting.

Nick Bauer reported that a water leak under the road on N. Church Street had been fixed and the road should be repaired soon.

Kelsea Baker reported that the water pumps had kicked off but the issue had been fixed.

Ron Sluder had nothing to report.

(Old Business)

At this time Mayor Pro-Tem Kathy Rozier closed the regular meeting for an Executive Session to discuss a legal matter with the City Lawyer Samantha Jacobs.  Nothing was decided on, nor voted on during the Executive meeting. 

Mayor Pro-Tem closed the Executive Session and reopened the regular meeting with old business.   Ballfield lights were the next item on the agenda.  Ron Sluder asked to table this until he has more information on the lights. 

Off Road Vehicle ordinance was tabled until the corrected draft is available and should be read for the 2^nd time at next month’s meeting.

(New Business)

Bids for An Engineering Firm were discussed and scored by the council.   No vote was taken at the meeting, however the clerk emailed the council individually and asked for their vote on Feb. 4, 2026.  The results were as follows:  4 votes for Hofstadter & Associates, 1 council member did not respond to the email.

At this time Clerk Robbin Manners went over the budget and suggested amending some line items.  There was some discussion on the budget. Nick Bauer made a motion to amend the budget as proposed, Kevin Higgs made a 2^nd to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

Ron Sluder made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Kevin Higgs made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 4-0 vote.

With nothing further to attend, Mayor Pro-Tem Kathy Rozier adjourned the meeting.

The Odum City Council held their regularly scheduled Jan. 6, 2026. Mayor Greg Leggett called the meeting to order and prayed the invocation. Due to the absence of Council members, the October, November and December minutes needed to be approved. After a brief discussion, Kevin Higgs made a motion to accept the October, November, and December minutes as e-mailed. Ron Sluder made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 5-0 Vote.

Committee Reports:
Kathy Rozier had nothing to report.
Kevin Higgs called on Fire Chief Matthew Strickland who informed the council that last months approved items had been ordered and went over the list of items still needed. After a discussion Kathy Rozier made a motion to purchase 22- 1 ½”fire hoses at a cost of $3659.26, Hooks and Handles at $422.89 and a gauntlet at $96.43 for a total of $4178.58 to be taken from SP LOST V funds. Kevin Higgs made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 5-0 Vote. Kevin Higgs made a motion to take bids on 2 ½ “fire hoses needed and Air-pacs. Ron Sluder made a 2nd to the motion and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote.

Nick Bauer had nothing to report.

Kelsey Baker reported that they are waiting on the gates to come in for the sewer pond.

Ron Sluder had nothing to report.

Police Chief Leon McKinney reported that the approved items from last month’s items had been purchased. The drawer system for the truck has been delivered and is awaiting installation. After some discussion about a grant that is being applied for, Ron Sluder made a motion to approve matching funds up to $7000 from SPLOST funds to pay the balance of the vehicle, if the City of Odum is awarded the grant of $40,000. He also reported that he had picked up 2 generators that were given to the City Police Department through a government program.

At this time Mayor Leggett called on Jim West berry and Neighbors to address the council. They discussed their concerns about the growing “Buzzard Population” in our area, stating that they are causing damage to houses and cars in the area. After a discussion the Mayor asked Council Member Kelsey Baker to look into purchasing a noise making apparatus to deter the birds from the water tanks.

Ron Sluder informed the council that he planned to have a work day at the Recreation ball fields to get the fields ready for the season. He is also going to check on getting lights fixed at the ball fields.

Mayor Greg Leggett brought up the need to finish the Multi-purpose Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance. After a discussion Kevin Higgs made a motion that the Ordinance should simply say “if the Vehicle is in Compliance of all State Guidelines, they are permitted to be on City of Odum Streets” and list those guidelines or attach a hand-out from the State on the issue. Kathy Rozier made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote. The clerk will get with the City Attorney to amend the proposed ordinance.

Mr. Aubrey Mansfield (Maintenance Supervisor) informed the council that the backhoe was in need of repairs. The estimate of repairs was $5,765.40. He informed them that we need the backhoe on almost daily to complete Water and Sewer tasks as well as Street and Drainage issues. Ron Sluder made a motion to waive the Purchase Policy and do the repairs with money in SPLOST V funds. Kelsey Baker made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote.
Kevin Higgs made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Nick Bauer made a second to the motion and the motion carried with a 5-0 vote.

With nothing further, Mayor Leggett adjourned the meeting.