M I N U T E S

 

REGULAR MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

 

 

 

 

Call to Order:              The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of September 8, 2009 was called to order by Mayor Corine Deyton at 7:00 p.m.

 

Invocation:                  The invocation was given by Councilwoman Linda Lord followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

 

Roll Call:                     Present were: Mayor Corine Deyton, Mayor Pro-tem Sparkle Adams, Councilman Donald Judson and Councilwomen Linda Lord and Maudie McCord.

 

                                    Also present were City Manager John Parker, Director of Finance Mike Blandenburg, Director of Support Services Christine Terrell, Chief Eddie Buckholts, Captain Robert Cotrell, Management Analyst Angela Redding, Deputy Director of Planning, Building and Zoning Mike Tuttle, Deputy Director of Recreation and Leisure Services Sharon Smith, Director of Public Works Mike Gippert and City Attorney Robert Mack.

 

Approval of minutes:  Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Work Session of Mayor and Council of August 17th and the Regular Meeting of August 17th, seconded by Ms. Adams.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Comments:                  Mr. Darnell Moorer announced that Saturday, the Forest Park Ministers Association will be sponsoring their annual “Day of Prayer” at Starr Park from 12 until 5:00 p.m. and invited all pastors, churches and residents to join them.  Also he stated on September 11th, they will be observing 911 at the Fire Station on Jonesboro Road.  He stated on October 3rd, the Forest Park Ministers Association will be doing a joint cleaning effort of Ward 1 and 2, and will meet at Forest Park Middle School.  He stated the school has asked to participate in their efforts.

 

                                    Mr. Moorer also asked the identity of the properties that are going to be demolished if the ordinance requesting the funds is passed.  Mr. Parker stated the properties are along Main Street where the revitalization will take place, and where the City is starting the planning and purchase of properties to accommodate the  passenger rail, along with the additional multi use areas along Main Street that are presently planned and hopefully implemented within the next two years.       

 

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 proposed millage rate. 

 

                                    Mayor Deyton asked if there was anyone present to speak.

 

                                    Mr. Darnell Moorer asked if this will be the permanent millage rate for the City?  Mr. Parker explained this millage rate is for this particular upcoming year.  After that, you must go through the same process regardless of whether the dollars go up or down.  The reason for the millage increase is due to the closure of Fort Gillem.  The City will have to hire additional police officers, firemen, code enforcement and public works.  All of these areas will be affected by the additional 1100 acres that the City will be acquiring on September 15th, 2011.  He stated the City is accomplishing this through phases. 

 

                                    Mr. Judson made a motion to close the public hearing and reconvene the meeting, seconded by Ms. McCord.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

New Retail alcohol     Request was made to consider a new retail alcohol license for beer

License – Parkway      and wine from Shree Gogajikrupa LLC D/B/A Parkway Bottle

Bottle Shoppe:            Shoppe, 11 Forest Parkway, no exceptions noted.         

 

                                    Mr. Judson made a motion to approve the request for a new retail alcohol license for Parkway Bottle Shoppe, seconded by Ms. Lord.  Voting for the motion was unanimous.

 

Resolution -                 Request was made to consider a Resolution by the City Council of            

Surplus property:         the City of Forest Park declaring certain city property listed on                                            Exhibit A, to be surplus property and to provide for its proper                                             disposal either by auction or other methods pursuant to the City’s                                            ordinances; and for other purposes.

 

                                    Ms. Adams 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   

Appropriation of         for the City of Forest Park, Georgia, to appropriate funds in the funds:                               amount of $13,664.00 to cover estimated computer equipment                                            maintenance costs for the Police Department; to repeal all                                                          Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith; to                                                    provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

 

                                    Ms. Lord 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 of

Millage Rate:               the City of Forest Park to establish the Final Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate for the City of Forest Park, Georgia, to provide for severability; and for other purposes.    

 

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

 

Ordinance -                 Request was made to consider an Ordinance by the City Council of

Appropriation              the City of Forest Park, Georgia, to appropriate funds in an amount

of funds:                     of $150,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General                                           Fund in order to provide for the demolition of various structures on                                    City owned properties, Environmental Studies, design services,                                       and other fees and costs related to safety upkeep and development                                            of such properties; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting                                           ordinances; and for other purposes.

 

                                    Mr. Judson 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

Amendment to            for the City of Forest Park, Georgia to approve the “First

City Retirement          Amendment to the City’s Retirement Savings Plan” attached

Savings Plan:               hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference; to authorize the Mayor to execute said amendment on behalf of the City; to provide for severability; to repeal all Ordinances, Resolutions and parts of Ordinances and Resolutions in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

                                   

                                    Mr. Judson 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

Amendment to                  for the City of Forest Park, Georgia to approve the “First

Deferred Compensation    Amendment to the City’s Deferred Compensation Plan” attached

Plan:                                  hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference; to authorize the Mayor to execute said amendment on behalf of the city; to provide for severability; to repeal all Ordinances, Resolutions and parts of Ordinances and Resolutions 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.

 

Comments:                  Ms. Lord reminded everyone of the Good Neighbor Day at Starr Park on September 19th.

 

                                    Mr. Parker reminded everyone of the Special Election on September 15th for SPLOST for the Board of Education.  He stated this is not a new tax, but would be a continuation of the present 1% sales tax.  He encouraged everyone to vote. 

 

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

 

                                    The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.