M I N U T E S

 

REGULAR MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF APRIL 16, 2007

 

 

 

 

Call to Order:                 The regular meeting of Mayor and Council of April 16, 2007 was called to order by Mayor Corine Deyton at 7:00 p.m.

 

Invocation:                     The invocation was given by Rev. Leon Beeler followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. 

 

Present:                         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, Director of Finance Mike Blandenburg, Director of Support Services Christine Terrell, Chief Eddie Buckholts, Deputy Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Sharon Smith, Management Analyst Angela Redding, Director of Public Works Mike Gippert, Director of Planning, Building and Zoning Steve Pearson, Major Chris Matson and City Attorney Joe Harris.

 

Approval of minutes:      Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Work Session of Mayor and Council of April 2, 2007 and the regular meeting of Mayor and Council of April 2, 2007, seconded by Mr. Lord.  Voting for the motion were Mr. Lord, Mr. Judson, Mr. Halcome and Ms. Adams.  Ms. Youmans abstained.

 

Comment Period:           none

 

Proclamation -                The Proclamation for National Donate Life Month was removed from the agenda.

 

Renewal of on-               Request was made to consider renewal of on

Premises consumption- premises consumption for beer only from

(beer only)                      Quisqueya High, Inc. D/B/A Taqueria Y

Taqueria Y                      Pupuseria La Internacional, 4095 Jonesboro

Pupuseria La                  Road. 

Internacional:

                                      Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the request for renewal of an on-premises consumption alcohol license, seconded by Mr. Lord.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Renewal of on-               Request was made to consider renewal of an on-

Premises consumption   premises consumption alcohol license for beer

(beer only) from             only from Metrostar Enterprise, Inc. El Latino

El Latino Billares:          Billares & Restaurant, 4420 Jonesboro Road.  

 

                                      Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the renewal of an on-premises consumption alcohol license from Metrostar Enterprise, Inc. El Latino Billares & Restaurant, seconded by Ms. Adams.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Resolution –Georgia       Request was made to consider a Resolution by

Cities Week:                   the City of Forest Park recognizing Georgia Cities Week, April 22-28, 2007 and encouraging all citizens to support the celebration and corresponding activities. 

 

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

 

Resolution – License      Request was made to consider a Resolution by

Agreement – Forest        the City Council of the City of Forest Park

Park Falcons:                 authorizing the Mayor execute an amended License  Agreement with the Forest Park Falcons for the use of Kiwanis Stadium to conduct a Football Game at a rate of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per game for the Stadium and Fifty Dollars ($50) per game for use of Concession Stand; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

 

                                      Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Ms. Youmans.  Voting for the motion were Mr. Judson, Mr. Lord, Ms. Adams and Ms. Youmans.  Voting against the motion was Mr. Halcome.  The motion carried.

 

Lease Agreement:          Request was made to consider a Lease Agreement between the City of Forest Park and Claire Redman, 964 Longleaf Drive, to lease City property.

 

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

 

Other business:             Mayor Deyton announced the public meetings regarding Fort Gillem:

                                                April 26th – 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Open House

                                                Draft Plan – Forest Park Recreation Center

 

                                                April 26th – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Open House

                                                Draft Plan – Forest Park Recreation Center

 

                                                May 23rd, Final Plan Presentation

                                                6 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Forest Park City Hall

 

                                      Ms. Youmans expressed her appreciation and thankfulness to everyone for sharing their love, concern, prayers, gifts, flowers, cards and their thoughtful, kind and heartfelt words during her most difficult time since her husband passed.    

 

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

 

                                      The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.