June 16, 2015
The Town of Glen St. Mary held the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:14 P.M. at the Town Hall with Council Members Davis, Foster,and Rhynehardt present. Mayor Juanice Padgett presided over the meeting. She asked Greg Lyons of Lyons & Lyons to open with prayer followed by the flag salute.
Mayor Padgett addressed the Council by handing out a copy of the resignation letter from Charles Reneau effective June 8, 2015. She told them he will be running for Mayor when qualifying begins next week.
Minutes: Consideration – Approval of minutes of May 19, 2015 – Regular Monthly Meeting: On a motion by Councilman Rhynehardt, second by CouncilMember Davis, the Board voted to approve theminutes as presented. (Vote 4-0)
Policy Agenda Items:
2013/2014 Annual Audit – Clay Lyons and Kyla Taylor with Lyons and Lyons – Clay Lyons presented the annual Audit with the fiscal end date of September 30, 2014. An unqualified opinion is the highest assurance level of opinion that can be given by an accountant. The Town had the same findings as past years relating to the lack of segregation of duties. Mr. Lyons stated he does not see this going away. He touched on several pages showing where the Town stands financially. He told Council the Auditor General maintains a database of all Town finances. Mr. Lyons added the Town had a loss of about $20,010, but the Council voted to increase fees beginning the new fiscal year, which he feels is a positive move. Council had no questions in regard to the audit report. Mr. Lyons asked the Council to look over the audit report and call their office if they have any questions. On a motion by Councilman Rhynehardt, second by Councilman Foster, the Council voted to approve the 2013/2014 annual audit as presented. (Vote 4-0)
Resolution #2015-03 - Baker County Comprehensive Emergency Plan – Mayor Padgett asked Attorney Bense to read the Resolution. On a motion by Councilman Rhynehardt, second by Council Member Davis, the Board voted to adopt Resolution #2015-03 as presented. (Vote 4-0)
Review Prior Month’s Expenditures (Check Register) – Council had no questions about the prior month’s expenditures.
Mayor Padgett made the recommendation to Council that the Town put an ad in the paper to advertise the vacant seat rather than appoint someone. Councilman Foster and Council Member Davis were in agreement that they felt they need to run for the position.
On a motion by Councilman Rhynehardt, second by Councilman Foster, the Town meeting was adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
