M I N U T E S

REGULAR MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF DECEMBER 17, 2007

Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of December 17, 2007 was called to order by Mayor Corine Deyton at 7:00 p.m.

Invocation: The invocation was given by Pastor Randy Gibson, Second Baptist Church of Forest Park, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

Roll Call: Mayor Corine Deyton, Mayor Pro-tem Donald Judson, Councilwomen Debbie Youmans, Sparkle Adams, Linda Lord and Councilman David Halcome.

Also present were City Manager John Parker, Director of Finance Mike Blandenburg, Director of Planning, Building and Zoning Steve Pearson, Director of Public Works Mike Gippert, Chief Dwayne Hobbs, Chief Eddie Buckholts, Management Analyst Angela Redding, Director of Support Services Christine Terrell, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Sharon Smith and City Attorney Joe Harris.

Approval of minutes: Ms. Adams made a motion to approve the minutes of the Work Session of December 3, 2007 and the Regular Meeting of December 3, 2007, seconded by Mr. Judson. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Comment Period: Mr. Bill Piper spoke concerning the SACS investigation of the school board members. He asked questions concerning what the City can do to improve the quality of the schools.

Mr. Dave Rashmir thanked Mr. Halcome for his years of service to the City.

Mr. Aubrey Villines, was present on behalf of Mia Luna. He spoke concerning the issuance of the alcohol license for Mia Luna, D/B/A Pink Pony. He spoke concerning the mandamus filed in the Superior Court of Clayton County from the A Group along with the landlord tenant dispute filed at the same time. He asked that the Council go forward with this license.

Mr. Kenneth Sokolov, on behalf of the A Group, asked to speak in light of the presentation by the applicant, he asked to rebut and address some of the points previously made by Mr. Villines.

His request was taken under advisement.

Ms. Kimberly James spoke concerning the procedures for violation of driving over a curb and asked for clarification of certain sections of the home occupation ordinance.

Mr. Kenneth Sokolov then spoke concerning previous allegations. He stated he has taken the opportunity to advise the City Council of matters that directly bear on the appropriateness or inappropriateness of this applicant to receive a license from the City.

Mr. Larry White, attorney for the A Group also spoke concerning the issuance of the alcohol license from Mia Luna, D/B/A Pink Pony. He presented documents to the City and asked those documents be made a part of the record.

Recess: Mayor Deyton recessed the meeting to hold a Public Hearing.

Public Hearing: Ms. Adams made a motion to open the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Youmans. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Mayor Deyton opened the Public Hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to Title 8, Article E, Section 8-8-62.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City so as to remove certain areas of the City from the “Sexually Oriented Business Overlay District (SOBOD).

No one was present to speak at the Public Hearing.

Ms. Lord made a motion to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Judson. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

Mayor Deyton reconvened the meeting.

Clayton County Ms. Adams made a motion to remove from the

Dog Control Services: table the Clayton County and the City of Forest Park Joint Dog Control Services and Costs Agreement.

Ms. Adams made a motion to approve the Agreement with the stipulation previously recommended by the City Attorney in the Work Session, seconded by Ms. Youmans. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

On-Premises Mr. Judson made a motion to table the request

Alcohol license - for a new on-premises consumption alcohol

Mia Luna, Inc. license for liquor, beer and wine from Mia Luna,

D/B/A Pink Pony: Inc. D/B/A Pink Pony South, 4730 Frontage Road until the next meeting, seconded by Ms. Lord. Voting for the motion were Ms. Lord, Mr. Judson, Mr. Halcome and Ms. Adams. Ms. Youmans recused herself from the vote.

Ordinance – Sexually Request was made to consider an Ordinance

Oriented Business by the City Council for the City of Forest Park,

Overlay District: Georgia, to amend Title 8, Chapter 8, Article E, Section 8-8-62.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City, so as to remove certain areas of the City from the “Sexually Oriented Business Overlay District”, to provide for severability; to repeal all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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

Police Presentation: Chief Hobbs informed the Council the CALEA Assessment was held and the Police Department has been recommended for approval in March. He then gave the crime statistics for the year, reporting a 3% decrease in crime.

Council Comments: Mr. Halcome thanked the City for allowing him to serve for the past four years, congratulated Ms. McCord and offered her any assistance.

Adjournment: Ms. Lord made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.