M I N U T E S

 

REGULAR MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF AUGUST 6, 2007

 

 

 

 

Call to Order:                 The regular meeting of Mayor and Council of August 6, 2007 was called to order by Mayor Corine Deyton at 7:00 p.m.  

 

Invocation:                     The invocation was given by City Manager John Parker followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

 

Present:                         Mayor Corine Deyton, Mayor Pro-tem Donald Judson, Councilman David Halcome, Councilwomen Sparkle Adams and Debbie Youmans.

 

                                      Also present were City Manager John Parker, Director of Finance Mike Blandenburg, Director of Public Works Mike Gippert, Director of Support Services Christine Terrell, Asst. Chief of Police Tommy Orr, Deputy Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Sharon Smith, Management Analyst Angela Redding, Building Inspector Mike Tuttle, Captain Matt Jackson and City Attorney Joe Harris and Robert Mack.

 

Approval of minutes:      Mr. Judson made a motion to consider all of the minutes together, seconded by Ms. Adams.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

                                      Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Work Session of Mayor and Council of July 10th, the Work Session of July 16, 2007 and the regular meeting of July 16, 2007, seconded by Ms. Adams.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Comment Period:           Ms. Ophelia Lee, Hendrix Drive, asked Council to consider amending the Ordinance to place more restrictions on dangerous or vicious dogs such as pit bulls.  She stated her neighbor has a pit bull, and although it is in a fence, the fence is very old and no taller than four feet and she is afraid for her grandchildren.

 

                                      Ms. Margaret Brown spoke concerning the garbage collection on her street.  She says each week Waste Management leaves garbage up and down the street and she has to clean it up and she wanted to bring this to their attention.

 

Mr. Forest Webb spoke and urged Council to support the Resolutions with the Clayton County School District and South West Atlanta Christian Academy. He stated both schools contribute to the community and the City should establish a relationship with the schools.

 

Proclamation:                 Mayor Deyton presented a proclamation to Captain Matt Jackson of the Fire Department and Jaquan Jackson of the Muscular Dystrophy Association proclaiming August as MDA Firefighter Appreciation Month.

 

On-premises                  Request was made to consider a new on-

Consumption (beer &    premises consumption alcohol license for beer

Wine)  Savor the Taste:  and wine from Savor the Taste Restaurant, 4510 Jonesboro Road.     

 

                                      Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the request for a new on-premises consumption alcohol license, seconded by Ms. Youmans.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Resolution – Clayton      Request was made to consider a Resolution by

County School District:  the City Council of the City of Forest Park authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with Clayton County School District for the use of Kiwanis Stadium, and concession stand for the date of August 28, 2007, September 11, 2007 and September 25, 2007 to conduct football games at a rate of $150 per game; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; and for other purpose.

 

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

Resolution – South        Request was made to consider a Resolution by

West Atlanta                  the City Council of the City of Forest Park

Christian Academy:       authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with South West Atlanta Christian Academy for the use of Kiwanis Stadium and concession stand for the dates of September 13th, 2007 and September 20th , 2007 to conduct football games in their Region 5-A Junior Varsity 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 Mr. Judson.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Resolution -                   Request was made to consider a Resolution

Final Plat:                      requesting authorization for the City Manager to

4700 & 4718                  sign a Final Plat as approval of the City Council

Mitchell Street:              of Forest Park for the relocation of an R-80 Single Family residential property line (4700 & 4718 Mitchell Street).

                                     

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

 

Resolution –                   Request was made to consider a Resolution

Final Plat:                      requesting authorization for the City Manager to

Elite Estates                   sign a Final Plat as approval of the City Council

Townhomes:                   of Forest Park for the subdivision of a Townhome Development (Elite Estates Townhomes). 

 

                                      Mr. Judson made a motion to table this Resolution until the next regular meeting, seconded by Ms. Youmans.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Resolution –                   Request was made to consider a Resolution by

Ga. DOT – State             the City Council for the City of Forest Park,

Farmers Market:            Georgia, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a supplemental agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Project Number PEMSL-0006-00(695) State Farmers Market; to provide that the Grant amount remain the same; to provide that all other terms and conditions of the agreement, other than the additional services, shall remain the same; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

 

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

 

Ordinance -                    Request was made to consider an Ordinance     

EDAW, Inc. and              by the City Council for the City of Forest Park,

Jack Burnside:              Georgia to authorize the Mayor to execute additional services with EDAW, Inc. for the purpose of developing an implementation strategy and Jack Burnside for additional project administration assistance for the State Farmers Market Project.

 

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

 

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

 

                                      The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.