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 Pastor Geraldine Burgess of New Solomon Temple followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Roll Call: Mayor Corine Deyton, Mayor Pro-tem Sparkle Adams, Councilman Donald Judson and Councilwomen Debbie Youmans, Linda Lord and Maudie McCord.
Also present were City Manager John Parker, Director of Finance Mike Blandenburg, Chief Dwayne Hobbs, Director of Planning, Building and Zoning Steve Pearson, Deputy Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Sharon Smith, Director of Public Works Mike Gippert, Director of Support Services Christine Terrell, Chief Eddie Buckholts, Management Analyst Angela Redding and City Attorney Joe Harris.
Approval of Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Work
Minutes: Session and Regular
Meeting of Mayor and Council of
Mr. Judson
made a motion to approve the Special Meeting of Mayor and Council of
Comments by Ms. Lois Collins asked the Council to dispel the rumor she heard
Public: that Sheriff Hill is
going to be the new Police Chief in
Ms. Adams replied that to her knowledge at this time that this was a rumor.
Mr. Parker responded by saying that should Sheriff Hill apply for any position that he would be considered based on his qualifications and availability.
New On-Premises Request was made to consider a new on-premises alcohol license
Alcohol license- for beer only from Las Isabeles Mexican Restaurant, Inc. Las
Las Isabeles Isabeles Mexican Restaurant and Taqueria,
4644 #A
Mexican Restaurant: Road.
Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the new on-premies license for beer only from Las Isabeles Mexican Restaurant and Taqueria, seconded by Ms. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Resolution - Request was made to consider a Resolution by the City Council of
Babb Middle
School: the City of Forest Park,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental License Agreement with
Babb Middle School of the Clayton County School District for the use of Kiwanis
Stadium, and Concession Stand for the Dates of August 19, 2008 and September 2,
16, 2008 to conduct football games at a rate of $100 for use of field per date
and $50 for use of concession stand per date; to provide for severability; to
provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Ms. Lord made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Judson. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Ordinance - Request was made to consider an Ordinance by the City Council
Moratorium - for the City of Forest Park, Georgia, to readopt and extend the
Downtown Core Moratorium in the Downtown Core Redevelopment Area provided
Redevelopment for in Ordinance No. 07-17; to provide for severability; to repeal
Area: 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 the City Council
Moratorium - for the City of Forest Park, Georgia to readopt and extend the
New Hotels, Motels, Moratorium on permits for new Hotels, Motels, Tourist Courts or
Tourist Courts or extended stay facilities provided for in Ordinance Number 07-19;
Extended stay to provide for severability; to repeal all Ordinances and parts of
Facilities: Ordinances in conflict
herewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Ms. Adams made a motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Ms. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Ordinance - Request was made to consider an Ordinance by the City Council
Moratorium - for the City of Forest Park, Georgia, to readopt and extend the
Certain residential Moratorium on permits for certain residential construction
Construction: provided for in Ordinance Number
07-18; 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 Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Proposal to Request was made by the Police Department to consider a proposal
Upgrade Police to upgrade the computer system to include adding mobile data
Department terminals.
Computer System:
Ms. Adams made a motion to approve the proposal submitted by the Police Department to upgrade the computer system, seconded by Ms. McCord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Comments by Ms. Lord stated there will b e a Southside Neighborhood Watch
Governing Body: Meeting on September 2nd at the Police Department.
Ms. Adams stated there will be a Northside Neighborhood Meeting Thursday at the Police Department.
Adjournment: Ms. Adams made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
The meeting
adjourned at 7:20 p.m.