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date: 2023-05-18
title: Special Called Meeting Minutes
source: 2023-05/2023-05-18_Special Called Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council Administration
Mayor Anthony S. Ford Frederick Gardiner, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Yolanda Barber Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk
Councilman Elton Alexander John Wiggins, City Treasurer
Councilwoman John Blount Quinton Washington, City Attorney
Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt Jeremy T. Berry, City Attorney
Councilman Alphonso Thomas
Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the
quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused on
sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events.

I. Call to Order – Mayor Ford

II. Invocation – Councilman Blount

III. Pledge of Allegiance – Recited by all in attendance.

IV. Roll Call – All members were present except Councilwoman Gantt

V. Motion to amend the Agenda: To remove Item #2 to be heard by the City
Council at the 5/30 Work Session Meeting: Blount/Thomas Passed 4-0.

VI. Motion to adopt the Agenda: Blount/Alexander Passed 4-0.

NEW BUSINESS
1. Council Consideration to approve the 2023-2024
Liability Insurance Policy for the city.
Presented by Frederick Gardiner - City Manager and
Matt Simmons, Gallagher and Daniel Duhart, GAMSG
Motion to approve the renewal with Travelers Insurance and Beazley
for Cyber Security Insurance: Blount/Alexander Passed 4-0.

2. Council Discussion of City Finances.
Presented by Frederick Gardiner, City Manager and
John Wiggins, City Treasurer
Item Removed from the Agenda

3. Executive Session: Personnel, Real Estate and Potential Litigation
There was no Executive Session.

Motion to Adjourn: Alexander/Blount Passed 4-0.
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