CITY MANAGER’S
WEEKLY REPORT AUGUST 3-9, 2020
The Fayetteville Police Department held a police use of force training session for the public. This training gives the public insight into process officers use when determining the appropriate use of force. 8/3
Discussed the Dixon Farms rezoning request with the developer’s legal counsel Baxter Russell
8/3
Held operations meetings with all department divisions, including Public Safety (Fire and Police), Community & Economic Development, Finance & Administrative Services, and Public Services
8/4
Held a meeting with City Clerk Anne Barksdale and Public Information Officer Ann Marie Burdett
8/4
Held the weekly meeting with Mayor Ed Johnson
8/4
Set up the City of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) that is part of the Cares Act and reviewed the terms and conditions
8/5
Met with Fayette County Manager Steve Rapson and Public Works & Engineering Director Phil Mallon to discuss access possibilities for the Bus Barn and Gymnasium as they are redeveloped
8/5
Met with Mayor Ed Johnson
8/5
Met with Assistant City Manager/Fire Chief Alan Jones, Finance & Administrative Services Director Mike Bush, Finance & Administrative Services Assistant Director Carleetha Talmadge, and Human Resources Director Nella Cooper to discuss the CRF funding options for the City
8/5
Met with Chris Patton from Southside Church to discuss use of current City Hall
8/5
Met with Finance & Administrative Services Director Mike Bush to discuss the millage rate and department financial issues
8/6
Held the weekly breakfast meeting with City Council Member Paul Oddo
8/6
Met with Community & Economic Development Director David Rast to discuss the 8/6 City Council meeting items and departmental operations matters
8/6
Participated in the 8/6 City Council meeting via video conference
8/7
Met with Finance & Administrative Services Director Mike Bush and Community & Economic Development Director David Rast to discuss operational matters
8/7
Met with Community & Economic Development Director David Rast and Development Consultant David Fields to discuss the property at the northwest corner of the Beauregard Boulevard and Grady Avenue intersection
8/7
Met with Matt Russom of Showbiz Production to discuss amphitheater upgrades
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