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 Mayor Deyton followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Present: Mayor Corine Deyton, Mayor Pro-tem Donald Judson, Councilman David Halcome 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, Director of Planning, Building and Zoning Steve Pearson, Director of Public Works Mike Gippert, Major Tommy Orr, Chief Eddie Buckholts, Deputy Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Sharon Smith, Management Analyst Angela Redding and attorneys Joe Harris and Robert Mack.
Approval of
minutes: Mr. Judson made a motion to
approve the minutes of the Work Session of Mayor and Council of
Mr.
Halcome made a motion to approve the minutes of the Work Session of Mayor and
Council of
Comment Period: Mr. spoke concerning a problem he had with a 911 operator and the police department.
Ms. Dianne Lunsford spoke concerning CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and expressed her appreciation for the learning experience. She stated she rode with Station One and wanted everyone to know she got to see first hand this Station work as a team and was very proud of them. She acknowledged Captain Oliver, Barry Welch, Jim Shaw, Jeffrey Landrum and Tony Sailors for their hard work.
Ms. Ann
Keith stated she was excited to hear of the Main Street Sports Bar that is
opening but expressed concern about noise if the bar is allowed to stay open
until
Ms. Martha
Delgado (
Recess: Ms. Adams made a motion to recess for a Public Hearing seconded by Ms. Youmans. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Public
Hearing: Mayor Deyton opened
the Public Hearing to receive comments on the request for a conditional use
permit to operate a “group daycare” home for property located at
Mayor Deyton asked if there was anyone present to speak concerning this request.
Mr. Marquette Kendrick, owner of the property was present. He stated they currently have six children but are looking to increase their revenue to be able to expand to a commercial building.
Ms. Adams made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Youmans. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
New on-premises Request was made to consider a new on-
Consumption alcohol premises consumption alcohol license for liquor,
License –
Sports Bar: Main Street Sports Bar,
Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the request from Main Street Sports Bar, seconded by Mr. Halcome. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
New on-premises Request was made to consider a new on-
Consumption alcohol premises consumption alcohol license for liquor,
License –
Restaurant beer and wine from
Mr. Judson
made a motion to approve the request from
Conditional Use - Request was made for a Conditional Use Permit
Ms. Youmans made a motion to deny the request, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Ordinance Request was made to consider an Ordinance by
Moratorium
– building the City Council for the City
of
Permits – downtown place interim development controls in the form
Core redevelopment of a temporary moratorium of the issuance of
Area: building permits in the downtown core redevelopment area for the construction of any new buildings or the renovation of existing buildings in any amount exceeding $5,000.00 for a period of time not to exceed six months so as to allow for analysis of appropriate land use and development of a comprehensive redevelopment plan for said area of the City and potential rezoning of some or all of the property in said area; to provide for severability; to repeal all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Ms. Youmans. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Ordinance - Request was made to consider an Ordinance to
Moratorium – building place Interim Development Controls on the
Permits – Wards 1 Issuance of Building Permits for the
And 2: Construction of new residential buildings or the renovation of existing residential buildings in any amount over $25,000.00 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. Adams made a motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Ms. Youmans. Voting for the motion were Ms. Adams, Ms. Youmans and Mr. Judson. Mr. Halcome abstained. The motion carried.
Ordinance - Request was made to consider an Ordinance by
Moratorium
on the City Council for the
City of
Building permits for place interim development controls in the form
Hotels, motels, tourist of a temporary moratorium on the issuance of
Courts, extended stay Building Permits for the construction of any new
Facilities: hotels, motels, tourist courts or extended stay facilities in the City so as to allow for analysis and development of appropriate standards and requirements for such facilities; to provide for severability; to repeal all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Ordinance - Request was made to consider an Ordinance by
Exterior
finishing the City Council for
the City of
Standards and amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Requirements: Forest Park specifically Title 8, Chapter 2 thereof, so as to adopt a new Article P providing for Exterior Finishing standards and requirements for residential dwellings; to provide for severability; to repeal all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Halcome with the amendment that this ordinance applies to any remodeling or upgrades if it’s over $25,000.
Mr. Halcome amended his motion that this ordinance apply to any remodeling or upgrades if the amount exceeds over ˝ of the appraised value.
Mr. Halcome withdrew his amendments.
Voting for the ordinance was unanimous.
Election Mr. Halcome made a motion to appoint Sandra
Superintendent
and
Deputy
Election
Superintendent: seconded by Ms. Youmans. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Voting Delegate: Ms. Youmans made a motion to appoint Sparkle Adams as Voting Delegate to the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention, seconded by Mr. Judson. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Committee Reports: Mayor Deyton stated the City will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary and a committee is being formed to plan the celebration.
Adjournment: Ms. Youmans made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Judson. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.