M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF AUGUST 3, 2009
Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of August 3, 2009 was called to order by Mayor Corine Deyton at 7:00 p.m.
Invocation: The invocation was given by Rev. Willie Green followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Roll Call: Present were: Mayor Corine Deyton, Mayor Pro-tem Sparkle Adams, Councilwomen Maudie McCord , Linda Lord, Debbie Youmans and Councilman Donald Judson.
Also present were City Manager John Parker, Director of Finance Mike Blandenburg, Director of Support Service Christine Terrell, Chief Eddie Buckholts, Director of Public Works Mike Gippert, Deputy Director of Planning, Building and Zoning Mike Tuttle, Captain Jamie Reynolds, Management Analyst Angela Redding, Deputy Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Sharon Smith and City Attorney Joe Harris.
Approval of Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Work
Minutes: Session of July 20th and the Regular Meeting of July 20th, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Comment Period: Mr. Forrest Webb spoke on behalf of his
son, and thanked the Council for their support of
Recess: Ms. Lord made a motion to recess for a public hearing, seconded by Ms. McCord. 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 childcare center in a residential home filed by Dorothy D. Belton,
owner of
Mayor Deyton asked if there was anyone present to speak.
Ms. Cecilia Belton – stated her mother has had a daycare for the past 20+ years and the values and morals she has instilled in her, she also instills in the children she watches everyday.
Ms. Enika Bryant – stated her daughter attends Ms. Belton’s daycare and as an educator, she makes sure the brightest and the best works with her child, she has the qualities and characteristics of a daycare provider that any one would be blessed to have and hoped the Council approves the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board.
Ms. Shirkia Spearman – stated she is an educator with Dekalb County School System and her daughter also attends Ms. Belton’s daycare and as an educator she knows what to look for, and she knows that her daughter is being educated by one of the best.
Ms. Hudson – stated she to is an educator in Henry County, and Dorothy had kept her children and not only does she nurture these children, she provides the preparation for them to enter school and would never entrust her children with anyone else. She stated she is an asset to the community and is a total advocate for her facility.
Patrick Gudaitis – stated he lives across the street from Ms. Belton and he said he has never had a better set of neighbors, and felt the Council should approve this petition.
Forrest Webb – said if you have a value in your community such as Ms. Belton, that is priceless and strongly urged Council to support her petition to continue to operate.
Damon Woods – stated his daughter attended Ms. Belton’s daycare
and she is very caring and nurturing and when it comes to education you want someone comfortable to leave your children with and that was Ms. Belton.
Rose Mosley Jackson – stated her daughter went to Ms. Belton and she had no complaints and is a very good daycare provider.
Eleanor Woods – stated Ms. Belton is heaven-sent and we couldn’t ask for anything more and please keep her open.
Mr. Judson made a motion to close the Public Hearing and reconvene the meeting, seconded by Ms. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Conditional Use - Request was made to consider a Conditional Use Permit to
Daycare- 5978 establish and operate a childcare
center at
Ms. Lord made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board and approve this request, seconded by Ms. McCord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Resolution - Request was made to consider a Resolution by the City Council for
Edward Byrne the City of
Memorial Justice agreement with the Bureau of Justice Assistance for a 2009
Grant: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant award year 2009 in the amount of one hundred ten thousand six hundred eighty eight dollars to be added into the budget of the police department; under the terms and conditions that the funds will primarily be used to support the Forest Park Police Department; to provide for severability; to repeal all Resolutions and parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Ms. Youmans made a motion to approve this Resolution, seconded by Ms. Adams. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Resolution - Request was made to consider a Resolution by the City Council of
Reallocation of the City of
Community Dev. Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of
Block Grant Funds: $35,000 from Starr Park Improvements to Senior Center Improvements and to authorize the Mayor to execute the amended Community Development Block Grant Agreement and for other purposes.
Ms. Lord made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Ms. McCord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Resolution - Request was made to consider a Resolution by the City Council of
Intergovernmental the City of
Agreement –
Babb Intergovernmental License
Agreement with
Middle School: of the Clayton County School District
for the use of Kiwanis Stadium and Concession Stand to conduct football games;
August 18th, September 1st, 15th, 29th;
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. Adams made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Ms. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Resolution - Request was made to consider a Resolution by the City Council
Intergovernmental of
the City of
Agreement - a
License Agreement with South
South West Academy for the use of Kiwanis Stadium and Concession
Christian 23rd, 2009 to conduct football games in their region 5-A Varsity
Academy: Football Program; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Ms. Adams made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Ms. McCord. 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 Number 07-17; to provide for severability; to
Area: 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. Lord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
Comments: Ms. Lord reminded everyone of the Southside Neighborhood Watch meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. at the Police Department.
Ms.
Lord also invited everyone to the Forest Park Good Neighbor Picnic in
Ms. Youmans stated it is with regret that she will not be seeking re-election for the Ward 2 seat coming up in November.
Mayor Deyton
invited everyone to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground
equipment in
Adjournment: Ms. Adams made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. McCord. Voting for the motion was unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.