M I N U T E S

 

REGULAR MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF FEBRUARY 1, 2010

 

 

 

 

Call to Order:              The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of February 1, 2010                                         was called to order by Mayor Corine Deyton at 7:00 p.m.

 

Invocation:                  The invocation was given by Councilwoman Karen-Brandee Williams followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

 

Roll Call:                     Present were Mayor Corine Deyton, Mayor Pro-tem Sparkle Adams, Councilwomen Linda Lord, Maudie McCord and Brandee-Karen Williams.

 

                                    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, Colonel Tommy Orr, Director of Support Service Christine Terrell, Deputy Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Sharon Smith, Deputy Chief Matt Jackson, Management Analyst Angela Redding and City Attorney Joe Harris.

 

Approval of                 Ms. Adams made a motion to approve the minutes of the Work

Minutes:                      Session of January 19th and the regular Meeting of January 19th, seconded by Ms. Lord.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Comment Period:        Mr. Carl Evans spoke concerning the sell of property and the citizens should know what the City is spending their money on.

 

Archway:                    Ms. Gail Webb of Archway Partnership was present.  She stated Archway was brought to Clayton County in 2008 from the University of Georgia that provides the opportunity to bring resources from all of the university systems to the community to address the top priority issues facing the community which are economic development, housing, education, and transportation. 

                                   

                                    They are now in eight counties in the partnership and Archway is a growing program. The Executive Committee has met and discussed the priority issues facing Clayton County and have developed a work plan which they will accomplish this year.

 

                                    They have been working to develop an application for the federally qualified healthcare center for Clayton County. They are also working with the school system, creating programs for young girls in the middle school as well as programs to increase parental involvement and improve student attendance in the schools.  In economic development, they are working with Clayton County economic development department to certify Clayton County as a Georgia Work Ready Community.  They are also working with the Clayton Public Image Committee to help redefine a positive image for Clayton County.    

 

                                    Accomplishments consist of creating an internal phone directory for Clayton County, creating a website for the neighborhood Stabilization program, completed more than 7 landscape design projects and presently working on a Master Plan and Landscape Design Plan for Forest Park Parks and Recreation. They are also conducting a writing workshop for 9th and 10th graders, a teen summit, and a Women’s Conference to get women more involved in the community. They also need to increase participation within the County and Cities of small business owners and support those owners.  They continue to work in community health and this year they will be hiring a Community Health Archway Professional to work with Clayton County‘s Public Health Department.

 

                                    Ms. Webb asked that one of the City Council Members participate on their Steering Committee.  Ms. Adams volunteered to serve on that Committee. 

 

Resolution -                 Request was made to consider a Resolution by the City of Forest

Surplus property:         Park, declaring certain City property, listed on Exhibit A, to be surplus property and to provide for its proper disposal either by auction or other methods pursuant to the City’s Ordinances; and for other purposes.

 

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

 

Comments:                  Ms. Adams stated there will be a Teen Council Meeting on Monday, February 8th and a Neighborhood Watch Meeting tomorrow night.

 

                                    Ms. McCord gave an update of the Mayor and Council’s activities and meetings attended during the month of January.

 

Other Business:           Ms. Angela Redding gave an overview of her job responsibilities and update of ongoing City projects           

 

Adjournment:              Ms. Adams made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Lord.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.  The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.