M I N U T E S

REGULAR MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF JANUARY 3, 2006

Call to Order: The regular meeting of Mayor and Council of January 3, 2006 was called to order by Mayor Charles Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Invocation: The invocation was given by Councilman Lord followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

Roll Call: Present were Mayor Charles Hall, Councilmen David Halcome, Wesley Lord, Donald Judson and Councilwoman Debbie Youmans.

Also present were City Manager William Werner, Director of Finance Mike Blandenburg, Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Elaine Corley, Director of Planning, Building and Zoning Steve Pearson, Chief Dwayne Hobbs, Director of Public Works Mike Gippert, Director of Support Services Christine Terrell, Management Analyst Angela Redding and City Attorney Jack Hancock.

Approval of minutes: Mr. Lord made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Mayor and Council of December 19, 2005, seconded by Mr. Halcome. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Adjournment: Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting.

Swearing in of Judge Matthew Simmons administered the oath

Mayor and Council: of office to Mayor-Elect Corine Deyton.

Judge Gregory Adams administered the oath of office to Councilwoman-Elect, Ward 1, Sparkle Adams.

Judge Daphne Walker administered the oath of office to Councilwoman-Elect, Ward 2, Debbie Youmans.

Mayor Deyton called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Ordinance to amend Request was made to consider an Ordinance to

Section 2-15-18 amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of

Appointment and Forest Park, Georgia, specifically to amend Title

Term of office of Chief 2, General Government, Chapter 5 Municipal

Municipal Judge and Court, Article A, Section 2-15-18 Appointment

Assistant: and term of office of Chief Municipal Court Judge and Assistant to add a new Subsection (b) to provide for Interim Appointments; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

Mr. Lord made a motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Judson. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Mayor Pro-tem: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park as to the selection of a Mayor Pro-tem and for other lawful purposes.

Mr. Lord made a motion to approve the Resolution to appoint Councilman Donald Judson as Mayor Pro-tem for the year 2006, seconded by Ms. Youmans. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

City Attorney: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park, Georgia, for appointment of the City Attorney and for other lawful purposes.

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution to appoint Joe Harris of Glaze, Harris and Mack as City Attorney for the year 2006, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Mayor Deyton thanked Mr. Hancock for his services to the City. Mr. Hancock stated he would be available to assist Mr. Harris in the transition in any way he can.

City Solicitor: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park, Georgia, for appointment of an Interim City Solicitor and for other lawful purposes.

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution and appoint Jerry Patrick as Interim City Solicitor for a period of 30 days, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Mayor Deyton asked Mr. Werner to read the Resolution to appoint a Mayor Pro-tem.

Mayor Deyton asked Mr. Werner to read the Resolution to appoint Mr. Joe Harris as City Attorney.

Mr. Lord made a motion to suspend the reading of the Resolution to appoint an Interim City Solicitor, seconded by Mr. Halcome. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

City Clerk: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park, Georgia, for appointment of City Clerk/Treasurer and for other purposes.

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution to appoint Mike Blandenburg as City Clerk/Treasurer for the year 2006, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Mr. Lord made a motion to forego the reading of all of the Resolutions. Voting was unanimous.

Deputy City Clerk: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park, Georgia for appointment of Deputy City Clerk and for other lawful purposes.

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution to appoint Joyce Whitfield as Deputy City Clerk for the year 2006, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Interim Chief Judge: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park for appointment of an Interim Chief Judge of the Municipal Court and for other lawful purposes.

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution and appoint Mike Martin as Interim Chief Judge for a period of 30 days, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Environmental Judge: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park, Georgia for appointment of an Interim Judge of Environmental Division of the Municipal Court and for other lawful purposes.

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution and appoint Clay Davis as Interim Judge of Environmental Division for a period of 30 days, seconded by Mr. Halcome. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Retirement Committee: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park, Georgia for appointment of a member to the Retirement Committee and for other lawful purposes.

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution and appoint Councilman David Halcome as a member of the Retirement Committee, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Central Safety Comm: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park for appointment of a member to the Central Safety Committee and for other lawful purposes.

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution and appoint Debbie Youmans to the Central Safety Committee, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

N.O.I.S.E. Delegate: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park, Georgia, for appointment of a member to N.O.I.S.E. and for other lawful purposes.

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution to appoint Wesley Lord as the N.O.I.S.E. Delegate, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

N.O.I.S.E. Co- Request was made to consider a Resolution by

Chair Representatives: the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park, Georgia for appointment of N.O.I.S.E. Delegate Co-Chair representatives and for other lawful purposes.

Mr. Lord made a motion to approve the Resolution and appoint Donald Judson and Mayor Corine Deyton as N.O.I.S.E. Delegate Co-chair Representatives, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

CCMA Delegate: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park, Georgia for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Clayton County Municipal Association.

Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution and appoint Sparkle Adams to serve on the Board of Directors of the Clayton County Municipal Association, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Death Benefit Comm: Request was made to consider a Resolution by the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park, Georgia for appointment of members to the Death Benefit Committee.

Mr. Lord made a motion to approve the Resolution and appoint Mayor Deyton, Mr. Judson and Mr. Halcome to the Death Benefit Committee, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Resolution – signing Request was made to consider a Resolution by

Checks: the Mayor and Council of the City of Forest Park naming the depositories for funds of the City of Forest Park; authorizing withdrawals of said funds by check or draft; and naming the officers of said City authorized to sign checks or drafts.

Mr. Werner then read the Resolution.

Mr. Lord made a motion to approve the Resolution and appoint Mayor Deyton and Mr. Donald Judson as elected officials to sign checks and Mr. Mike Blandenburg and Ms. Joyce Whitfield as appointed officials to sign checks, seconded by Mr. Halcome. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Ordinance to Request was made to consider an Ordinance by

Donate $1,500 from Councilwoman Youmans of the City of Forest

Ward 2 Projects to Park authorizing the donation of one thousand

TRIAD: five hundred dollars ($1,500) to TRIAD; to authorize the funds to be paid from Ward 2 Projects, Line Item 100-20-1110-52-3908; and for other purposes.

Ms. Youmans made a motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Comment Period by Mr. Harold Crumbley spoke and stated the City

Public: has a new future, new Mayor and believes Forest Park can reverse the course and asked the Council that when you make a move on a piece of land regardless of what you do with it, that you will make sure whoever owns that land gets justice.

Mr. Frank Peal spoke concerning his rights and stated he believes the new City Council will uphold the Constitution.

Ms. Diane Lunsford spoke concerning the new City government, improving the image of the City, ordinances for historic property, better pay for police and fire, improved road work, consistency in the Planning and Zoning Dept, and keeping Senior citizens in the forefront, and the Jones on Lamar Drive and putting the comment period back at the beginning of the agenda.

Donna Barkley spoke concerning changing Third Street to a one-way street and a ticket she received in Forest Park.

Comments by Mr. Judson congratulated Mayor Deyton and

Governing Body: welcomed her.

Comments by Mr. Darnell Moorer welcomed everyone to a new

Public: year and recognized the outgoing officials.

Ms. Baldwin, representing the Clayton Countywide Homeowners Association, spoke and welcomed the new council and invited everyone to attend their meetings.

Ms. Judson spoke and stated the City of Forest Park had an historical event with our first female Mayor and our first African American Council Member and thanked everyone for their help in working this election.

Ms. Fran Walker spoke and stated she was happy to see everyone on the Council.

Mr. Andy Wynn spoke on behalf of the Vietnamese community and promised their support to the new governing body.

Ms. Roberta Abdul Salaam, State Representative, congratulated the Governing Body and offered her assistance to the City.

Mayor Deyton asked that the rules be suspended to add an item to the agenda to move the public comment period to the beginning of the meeting.

Mr. Judson made a motion to suspend the rules and add an item to the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Mr. Lord stated he would like to see the Council go through all the rules of council.

Mr. Judson made a motion to move the Comment Period to the beginning of the meeting, seconded by Ms. Youmans. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

It was noted the “Comment Period by the Public” will be moved after the approval of the minutes.

Governing Body Ms. Adams thanked everyone that voted for her

Comments: and we will move forward and make Forest Park the best City in Clayton County.

Mayor Deyton made the following statement: “I will ask you to please allow me to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for your confidence in electing me as your Mayor. I realize there may have been some apprehension after the election about what the newly elected Mayor might mean for Forest Park. This is certainly understandable. After all, its been 12 years without a change in the Mayor’s position, but change can be good. In talking with residents over the past few months, I clearly heard their priorities, people want government to be the hand extended in crisis and they want leaders who listen. The challenges ahead are many. We will need to work together effectively. Today we are the ones with the opportunity to make a difference. I ask you to join me in working to create a better Forest Park for our senior citizens, for the least among us, and for all of us who are proud to call Forest Park our home. Thank you for being here tonight and we hope to see you often.”

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.