City of La Belle – May 13th, 2024 Minutes

CITY OF LABELLE

BOARD OF ALDERMAN

OPEN BUSINESS MEETING

MAY 13, 2024

The LaBelle Board of Aldermen met in open session on May 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Mayor Zach Sharpe presided at the meeting.  Mayor Sharpe declared that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order.

Aldermen Present:  Elizabeth Clay, Roy Lewis, Dee Raleigh, and Colt Jennings

Alderman Absent: Sam Wilson and Linda Goodson

City Personnel Present:  Ottie Lewis-Assistant City Clerk/Collector, and Wendy Lewis, City Clerk

City Personnel Absent:  Wayne Rudd and Keith Strange

Guests:  None

Others Present:  Chris Heimer and Kyler Meyer

Approval of April 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes:  Alderman Elizabeth Clay moved to approve the April 8, 2024 Open Meeting Minutes as written.  Alderman Dee Raleigh seconded the motion.  The motion passed with a vote of Aye-4, Nay-0.

Approval of April 23, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes:  Alderman Dee Raleigh moved to approve the April 23, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes as written.  Alderman Elizabeth Clay seconded the motion.  The motion passed with a vote of Aye-4, Nay-0.

Financial Reports:  The monthly financial reports were presented and studied.

Bills for Approval:  Bills for the month were presented and studied.  Alderman Elizabeth Clay moved to pay all bills. Alderman Roy Lewis seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of Aye-4, Nay-0.

Water Usage Report:  The monthly Water Usage Report was presented and studied.

Collector’s Report:  The City Collector’s Report was presented and studied.

Unfinished Business: 

Derelict Properties: They are improving, sent 4 letters recently.

Sewer Project:  Company is here running a camera through the sewer lines. Our two new sewer pumps are up and running.

Water Project: We have some meters. Clerk needs to call insurance to make sure they are covered.

LSLI Project:  Working in town now. 

New Business:  

Hazard Mitigation Resolution: After being read, Alderman Colt Jennings made a motion to adopt the resolution. Alderman Roy Lewis seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of Aye-4, Nay 0. 

Rodeo Parade and Picnic License: The Rodeo asked to have their parade and requested their yearly liquor license. After discussion, Alderman Elizabeth Clay moved to approve the Rodeo’s requests. Alderman Dee Raleigh seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of Aye-4, Nay-0.

Benton and Associates Sidewalk Contract: The contract between Benton and Associates and the City of La Belle for the sidewalk grant had to be resigned due the price changing(lower). After explanation, Alderman Roy Lewis moved to approve the new contract as read. Alderman Dee Raleigh seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of Aye-4, Nay-0.

New Tires 2018 Ford:  We are in need of new tires for the 2018 Ford F150. After discussion, Alderman Colt Jennings moved to purchase 4 (6 ply) tires at $265.00 each. Alderman Elizabeth Clay seconded the motion, The motion passed with a vote of Aye-4, Nay-0.

Mayor’s Report: Mayor Sharpe would like to get new shirts for each Alderman for representation of our town. The clerk will look into this and order them. 

Motion to adjourn:  Alderman Roy Lewis moved to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Colt Jennings seconded the motion.  The motion passed with a vote of Aye-6, Nay-0.  Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Minutes by Wendy Lewis, City Clerk  
Mayor Zach Sharpe

see previous month minutes here