by WHITLEY CLIFTON
Members on Swainsboro City Council convened for a special called meeting on Monday, September 19, at 6 p.m. at city hall. Julian Sconyers gave the night’s invocation and the pledge of allegiance was recited by all. Council then reviewed minutes from the September 6 meeting and passed a motion to accept the minutes as presented.
New business
In reference to new business, council discussed an expense proposal between the city and county regarding roof repairs at the airport totaling approximately $16,500. Council approved to pay the full amount for repairs and will then be reimbursed for the county’s portion as is normally done. The City and County customarily share airport expenses on a 50/50 basis.
Executive session
An executive session for discussion of an employment issue was scheduled on council's agenda. However a 3-3 tie vote among councilmembers halted action. Johnny Ray Stafford, Julian Sconyers and Dr. D.J. Davis voted in favor of entering session, however John E. Parker, Eric Quarterman and Bobbie Collins voted against the motion. Following a vote in favor by Mayor Bennett, the motion was approved and council entered into executive session. As of Tuesday morning, efforts by the Blade to obtain details of the executive session from City Administrator Melissa Kirby have not been successful. This newspaper will provide all details including any and all action taken as a result of this closed session when they are made available by City officials.
