M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF
MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of Mayor
and Council of
Invocation: The invocation was given by Darnell Moorer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Roll Call: Present were Mayor Corine Deyton, Mayor Pro-tem Donald Judson, Councilmen David Halcome, Wesley Lord and Councilwomen Debbie Youmans and Sparkle Adams.
Also present were City Manager John Parker, Asst. Director of Finance Joyce Whitefield, Chief Eddie Buckholts, Captain Jamie Reynolds, Director of Planning, Building and Zoning Steve Pearson, Director of Public Works Mike Gippert, Deputy Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Sharon Smith, Management Analyst Angela Redding, Beverly Martin of Support Services and City Attorneys Joe Harris and Robert Mack.
Approval of
minutes: Mr. Judson made a motion to
approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of
Mr. Judson
made a motion to approve the minutes of the Work Session of Mayor and Council
of
Ms. Youmans made the following changes, on page 2, under Moratorium, add:
1) Ms. Youmans asked for this
moratorium to allow time to determine the best use for this area and look at
the current land use and zoning since it is most affected by noise and
air pollution
2) She stated when Mr. Lord left
the meeting there was no quorum and asked the minutes reflect the
meeting adjourned due to lack of a quorum.
3) She asked that the minutes also reflect the discussion held concerning the issue of voting machines.
Mr. Judson and Mr. Lord accepted the amendments to the minutes. Voting for the motion and amendments were Mr. Lord, Mr. Judson, Ms. Adams and Ms. Youmans. Mr. Halcome abstained. The motion carried.
Comment Period: Mr. Ralph Thomassen spoke concerning Waste Management and the regulations at the Transfer Station. He asked if he could carry the leaves over to the Transfer Station without a charge.
Mr. Steve
Wilson, representing Mr. William Garcia spoke.
He stated he would like to object to the Ordinance that would curtail any
new building permits in Ward 1. He
stated they have an engineer and on-site plans for some work on
Ms. Martha
Delgado spoke concerning three rental houses on her street on
the fact there are so many people living in each house.
Recess: Ms. Adams made a motion to recess for a public hearing, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Public Hearing: Mayor Deyton opened the public
hearing to receive comments on the Ordinance to amend Section
It was pointed out the ordinance would amend the City’s zoning ordinance so as to place a 500 foot distance requirement on permits for new places of assembly in the C-2 Zoning District, the downtown Main Street area.
Mr. Moorer asked the reason for this ordinance. Mr. Parker explained this is for safety purposes and felt it was in the best interest of the citizens.
Mr. Halcome felt it should be enforced in all commercial areas throughout the City.
There were no other comments.
Mr. Halcome made a motion to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Public Hearing: Ms. Youmans made a motion to open the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Mayor Deyton opened the public
hearing to receive comments on the Ordinance to add a new Section
Mayor Deyton asked if there was anyone present to speak.
Ms. Ann Keith asked what this ordinance is in regards to. Mr. Harris stated there was no specific way to measure distances and this ordinance would apply across the board to distance requirements under the zoning ordinance.
Mr. Lord made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Youmans. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Ordinance-Final Plat Request was made to consider an Ordinance requesting authorization for the City Manager to sign a Final Plat as approval of the City Council of Forest Park for the subdivision of one (1) lot zoned General Commercial into two (2) lots.
Mr. Lord made a motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Judson.
Mayor Deyton requested a roll call vote.
Ms. Adams - yes
Ms. Youmans - yes
Mr. Judson - yes
Mr. Halcome - yes
Mr. Lord - yes
The motion carried.
Ordinance – amend Request was made to consider an Ordinance to
Section
Distance Require- of Ordinances so as to add distance
ments: requirements to the permitted uses allowed by subsections (29), (30) and (34) thereof; and for other purposes.
Mr. Halcome made a motion to table this Ordinance until the next regular meeting to receive more clarification, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Ordinance – Section Request was made to consider an Ordinance to
distance require- Code of Ordinances so as to provide a method of
ments: applying and measuring all distance requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and for other purposes.
Mr. Judson made a motion to table this Ordinance until the next regular meeting, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Ordinance – Interim Request was made to consider an Ordinance
Development Controls- to place Interim Development Controls on the
Wards 1 & 2: issuance of Building Permits for the Construction of new Residential Buildings or the renovation of existing residential buildings in any amount over $25,000 in Wards 1 and 2 of the City of Forest Park for a period not to exceed six months to allow for an analysis of appropriate land use and the adoption of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Rezoning the property in these areas, and for other purposes.
Ms. Youmans made a motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Resolution – adoption Request was made to consider a Resolution by
Of City Charter: the City Council for the City of Forest Park, Georgia, to request on behalf of the City that the Georgia General Assembly adopt a new City Charter for the City at the 2007 Session of the General Assembly, as prepared and presented to the General Assembly by and on behalf of the Mayor and City Council for the City; to express the support of the City in favor of the new 2007 City Charter; to repeal all Resolutions and parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Ms. Youmans made a motion to approve the Resolution with the stipulation we have a Work Session to discuss the changes before the Charter is sent to the General Assembly for approval, seconded by Mr. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Resolution - Request was made to consider a Resolution by
“Redevelopment the City Council for the City of
Powers Law” : Georgia, to request on behalf of the City that the Georgia General Assembly adopt Local Legislation in the 2007 Session of the General Assembly to authorize the City to have and exercise all redevelopment and other powers granted to municipalities by Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia, the “Redevelopment Powers law” as the same now exists or may be hereafter amended, said Local Legislation to be prepared and presented to the General Assembly by and on behalf of the Mayor and City Council for the City; to express the Support of the City in favor of the said legislation; to repeal all resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Mr. Judson made a motion to table this Resolution, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Resolution - Request was made to consider a Resolution by
Creation of
Special the City Council for the
City of
Tax District: Georgia, to request on behalf of the City that the Georgia General Assembly adopt legislation creating or authorizing the creation of a Special Tax District for the area currently comprising Fort Gillem, Georgia at the 2007 Session of the General Assembly as prepared and presented to the General Assembly by and on behalf of the Mayor and City Council for the city; to express the support of the City in favor of the said Special Tax District Legislation; to repeal all Resolutions and parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution.
Mr. Lord made a motion to table this Resolution until more information is received.
Mr. Judson withdrew his motion.
Ms. Adams seconded the motion. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Fire Department: Chief Eddie Buckholts gave a power point presentation explaining the responsibilities and programs of the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services.
Comments by Ms. Adams thanked all of the Departments,
Governing Body: especially the Public Works Department, for their help during the Block Party Saturday.
Ms. Youmans requested a Work Session.
Mayor
Deyton stated a Work Session will be held on Monday, October 9th at
Adjournment: Mr. Lord made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Halcome. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
The
meeting adjourned at