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City commission narrowly approves changes to alcohol ordinance

Robert PrestonBy Robert PrestonOctober 12, 20180 Views
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At the Douglas City Commission’s previous meeting, the commission tied 3-3 on two items related to the city’s alcohol ordinance. Because the votes ended in a tie, commissioners had to re-visit those items at Monday’s regular commission meeting.

 

The first ordinance defined a pub and would allow alcohol to be served in such an establishment. A pub is smaller than a restaurant, serves a limited menu, and offers entertainment inside. Alcohol would also be served inside the pub. This item passed 4-2, with commissioners Cindy McNeill, Edwin Taylor, Kentaiwon Durham, and Olivia Pearson voting in favor. Commissioners Mike Gowen and Bob Moore voted against it.

 

The second item would allow individuals to drink one alcoholic drink while outdoors during special city events. The new ordinance includes some very specific language as the circumstances under which this can happen. Once again, this item ended in a 3-3 tie with Mayor Tony Paulk casting the deciding vote in favor of the new ordinance.

 

Commissioners also approved several items on the consent agenda and did not approve another item. Among those approved were:

  • A five-year land lease with Walter Lyon on property at the airport for $60 per month;
  • Agreements with individuals on 32 hangars at the airport on perpetual contracts unless the individuals violate the contract;
  • The purchase of a new return activated sludge pump at the wastewater treatment plant for $15,993.50;
  • An economic electric rate for the new Elixir anodizing facility;
  • An intergovernmental agreement between the city and Coffee Regional Medical Center for the USDA REDLG grant; and
  • Two change orders for the Highway 135 widening project. The change orders add a total of $68,254.24 to the overall cost of the project.

 

Commissioners also rejected an item on the consent agenda by a 4-3 vote. Earlier this year, the city awarded East Coast Asphalt the bid for the 2017 LMIG paving projects. In August, the city learned that East Coast had gone over on the asphalt leveling by 389.3 tons, an amount equal to $33,285.15. Utilities director Mike Hudson brought the item to the commission for guidance as to whether or not to pay for the over-run. After discussion, the commission voted 4-3 not to pay the extra $33,285.15. Commissioners Gowen, Moore, and McNeill voted to pay while commissioners Pearson, Taylor, and Durham voted not to. Mayor Paulk once again broke the tie, voting not to pay for the extra asphalt.

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