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The Magee Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, for a regularly scheduled meeting.
Mayor Mark Grubbs called the meeting to order, and the minutes were approved.
The board revisited an issue from its August 5 meeting and decided to leave 1st Street SE between 12th Avenue SE and 10th Avenue SE open.
“It’s a city street,” Grubbs said.
Alderman Sue Honea made a motion to add a 4-way stop at 2nd Avenue and 3rd Street, which the board approved.
Alderman Alison Berch recused herself from the discussion of the claims docket, which was approved.
Melinda Green appeared before the board to submit an updated blueprint for Jacob’s Crossing at Woodgate.
“It was built in 2007,” she said, “but the papers got lost.”
She explained that the first phase was approved and recorded, but the second phase, which has been built, was never properly recorded.
Forrest Dungan of Clearpoint Engineers recommended that the board review the updated blueprints and compare them to the originals.
“It should be recorded that the subdivision was approved,” he said.
Alderman Suzie Bourn told Green, “It needs to be in our next packet. I need to study it before I put my name on it.”
The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the county for housing inmates.
Dungan told the board that the only remaining open MCWI project is contract number four, the Lamar Road Sewer Extension Project. A punchlist for the project has been issued, and the project is expected to come in approximately $37,000 under contract.
The board approved a pay request for the project in the amount of $22, 683.15.
Dungan said the punchlist for the paving project remains outstanding.
Installation of the playground equipment at the city park is underway.
Christian Carrico explained to the board plans for landscaping at the park and said Bruce Lewis had volunteered to do the installation of a sprinkler system for free.
Carrico also told the board the stage for the park’s outdoor classroom will be concrete, but the stands will be made of wood. They will, however, be built into the mound, which will make the height of the highest bleacher only about 18 inches from the ground behind it, enhancing the safety of the area.
The board approved the donation of playground equipment from Five County Child Development for Marvin Jackson Park.
Public Works Superintendent Tim Bray said, “Big Creek’s looking a whole lot better.”
Police Chief Denis Borges told the board that 37 DUIs have been given in 2025, most of which were issued in the last 2-3 months.
The board approved the resignation of one officer.
Zoning Administrator Penny Aguirre presented two recommendations from the zoning board for rezoning of property in the city. Both were approved.
The board also approved the continued cleanup of a property at the cost of $1900. The cleanup had been halted due to budget restraints.
Jimmy Zila of Parks and Recreation told the board the new air conditioners are in and are working. He also said the pitching mounds are done.
“It looks great,” Berch said.
A baseball tournament will be held August 30-31.
Zila said work will begin soon on the batting cages, but it is currently too hot to install the carpet because the high temperatures will cause problems with the glue.
Mike Berry told the board that the airport is again able to accept credit cards. In addition, he explained initial plans for apron and taxiway rehabilitation at the airport.
The board approved the disbursement of funds seized by the Magee Police Department. The funds can be used for any capital police expenditure, Brett Duncan said.
The board approved the publication of the notice of public hearing, which will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 5:15 p.m.
“We’re not adjusting the levy for 2026,” Duncan said.
Finally, the board approved a water bill adjustment of $14.85.
The board entered executive session to discuss possible litigation and personnel.
