City of BallGround

July Agenda

City Manager — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:45:19 +0000

Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

City of Ball Ground, Georgia

Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.

AGENDA

July 10, 2008

Item 1: Meeting Called to Order Mayor Roberts

Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance

Item 3: Public Comments – Appearances

Carson Ray, Regional Youth Services Supervisor for Sequoyah Regional Libraries

Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items – City Manager

Item 5: Approve Minutes

a) June 12, 2008 Regular Meeting

Item 6: Old Business

a) 2^nd Reading Annexation Petition 2008-A003 COMA Properties, Applicant

The applicant request annexation of 55.73 acres. The property is described as all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 130, 3^rd District, 2^nd Section of Cherokee County, Georgia, and being more particularly described in Cherokee County Tax Map No.03N07, Parcel No.064. No change in zoning is requested at this time.

b) 2^nd Reading Annexation Petition 2008-A004 – Randall Ingram, Applicant

The applicant request annexation of 2.17 Acres. The property is described as all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 309 of the 4^th District. 2^nd Section of Cherokee County, Georgia and being more particular described in Cherokee County Tax Map No. 04N04B, Parcel 011B. No change in zoning is requested at this time.

c) Consider 2^nd Reading of Proposed Animal Control Ordinance. This ordinance would replac the existing animal control ordinance.

d) Consider 2^nd Reading of Proposed Amendment to the City of Ball Ground Comprehensive Code as it is related to Light Industrial (LI) Zoning. Future Automobile, Boat and Trailer Sales would require “Special Permitted Use by the City Council”.

Item 7: New Business

a) 1^st Reading Annexation Petition 2008-A006 – Michael Troy & Linda M. Gibson, Applicants

The applicants request annexation of 2.34 Acres. The property is described as all tha tract or

parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 271, 4^th District, 2^nd Section, Cherokee County,

Georgia, being more particularly described as the 2.34 acre tract west of State Road 372 shown on

a plat of survey for lba D. Andrews by Roy D. Wilson, Jr. RLS #2081, dated 7- 9-92 recorded in Plat

Book 43, page 121, Cherokee County Records, which plat is hereby referred to and made a part of

this description. The property is further described in Cherokee County Tax Map No. 04N03C,

Parcel 009. No change in zoning is requested at this time.

e) 1^st Reading Annexation Petition 2008-A005 - Michael Troy & Linda M. Gibson, Applicants

The applicants request annexation of 2.00 Acres. The property is described as all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 4^th District and 2^nd Section of Cherokee County, Georgia, and being a portion of Land Lot No. 300 and being more particular described in Cherokee County Tax Map No. 04N04, Parcel 022 & 23. No change in zoning is requested at this time.

Item 8: City Managers Report

Item 9: Mayor Roberts & City Council Comments

Item 10: Executive Session (If Needed)

Item 11: Adjourn

Do you know Ball Ground?

Planner — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:24:35 +0000

Do you know where these pictures were taken? (click on image to enlarge)

If you said the area in and around Long Swamp Creek, you’re right! Prior to the 1930s it was the site of Roberts Dam in the eastern part of Ball Ground. Today it is another outstanding example of Ball Ground’s natural beauty.

Streetscapes

City Manager — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:40:21 +0000

The long-awaited project to enhance pedestrian access and the appearance of the downtown area has been advertised for bid in the Cherokee Tribune. A pre-bid meeting for all interested bidders will be held at Ball Ground City Hall at 9:00 a.m. on July 9, 2008. The bid opening will be on July 21, 2008 at 12:01 p.m., also at Ball Ground City Hall. Following bid opening, the lowest bidder will be selected by the City and must be validated by the Georgia Department of Transportation. Following validation, a Notice to Proceed will be issued to the contractor. The city expects work to begin on or before September 1, 2008. The project is expected to take nine months to complete.

City Hall News

Planner — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:14:10 +0000

IF CITY HALL IS CLOSED AND YOU EXPERIENCE A WATER EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 770-402-7823.

SHOULD YOU NEED POLICE ASSISTANCE…..CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY. CALLING CITY HALL WILL ONLY DELAY THE RESPONSE TIME TO YOUR CALL.

ANNIVERSARY BELL

In order to commemorate the 125th anniversary of its founding, the city of Ball Ground will install a bell in the City Hall bell tower. The bronze bell, nearly two feet in diameter, was made by John Eachus and Associates and cast by the Royal Dutch Bell Foundry in Holland. The new bell will be dedicated during a ceremony at City Hall on Saturday, September 27, 2008.

Water Restriction

City Clerk — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:00:26 +0000

Effective June 4, 2008 The Georgia Department of Natural Resources approved a Level IVb for the City of Ball Ground service area. The Level IVb will allow all outdoor water uses on an odd/even basis, two days per week between midnight and 10:00 AM. Odd addresses may water on Tuesday and Thursday; even addresses on Monday and Wednesday. The Georgia DNR notice further states that the following water uses are still prohibited under Section 391-3-30-04 of the Rules for Outdoor Water Use:

Using Hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting, public health, safety or flushing;
Washing hard surfaces, such as streets, gutters, sidewalks and driveways except when necessary for public health and safety.

The following outdoor water uses are still allowed and are unaffected by the Level IVb drought response modification granted:

Outdoor water uses exempt from the Drought Response Level IV outdoor watering restrictions established pursuant to Section 391-3-30-.05 of the Rules for Outdoor Water Use;
Filling of swimming pools, without restrictions on day or time, as provided for in HB 1281 which was passed by the 2008 General Assembly and signed by Governor Perdue May 14, 2008

Hand watering of existing landscape for 25 minutes per day and watering of new landscape for up to 10 weeks are not applicable within the City of Ball Ground service area during the Level IVb drought response modifications approved wherin.

Anyone wishing to water new, professionally installed landscape must register through the Outdoor Water Use Registration Program. The program will be hosted on the Urban Agricultural Council web site at www.urbanagcouncil.com beginning April 1, 2008 when these watering exemptions take effect.

Please note that the City of Ball Ground is still within the Drought Response Level IV area. If you have questions, please visit the Georgia Department of Natural Resources website at www.gaepd.com and click on “Drought and Water Use Information” for a list of frequently asked questions.

Request for Sidewalk Input

City Manager — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:52:32 +0000

The City of Ball Ground is in the process of creating a sidewalk plan. An in-depth plan will be prepared which will establish the priority for placement of new sidewalks. The plan will also include information such as sidewalk material, sidewalk width, curb and gutter requirements, and drainage requirements.

Once adopted by the City Council, the plan will serve as the primary sidewalk planning document as Ball Ground seeks grant funding from the state and federal levels.

Do you have a suggestion? Let us know of the areas you feel are most critical for installation of new sidewalks. You can respond to this blog - or email the City Manager directly at ewilmarth@cityofballground.com

Thank you.

Public Notices

City Clerk — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:22:51 +0000

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE HELD THE 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 pm UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED. WORK SESSIONS ARE HELD THE 4TH THURSDAY EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED.

AFTER BUSINESS HOURS WATER EMERGENCY CALL: 770-402-7823

FOR POLICE, FIRE OR EMS…….CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY…..DO NOT CALL CITY HALL. THIS WILL DELAY THE RESPONSE TIME TO YOUR NEED.

THE BALL GROUND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IS FORMING

An informational breakfast was held at the Ball Ground Community Center Monday, July 14, 2008 at 6:30 AM. According to Jennie Way, Group Organizer there were approximately 20 people who attended the meeting. Business Owners who attended the meeting expressed interest in forming a Business Association and agreed to meet again on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 7:30PM. If you are interested in attending the meeting please call Jennie Way at 770-735-1544 for more information.

RABIES CLINIC COMING TO BALL GROUND

Ball Ground Animal Hospital is planning a Rabies Clinic at the Ball Community Center on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Please call 678-454-1000 for more information.

Mound Street Paving Grant

City Manager — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:20:07 +0000

The City of Ball Ground has been awarded a Local Area Resurfacing Grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation to resurface Mound Street from Gilmer Ferry Road to Depot Street. C.W. Matthews has been awarded the contract for the project but the Notice to Proceed from the Georgia Department of Transportation has not yet been awarded. The street is scheduled to be paved in 2008.

Mound Street, May 2008.

Meeting Agenda

admin — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:49:57 +0000

Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.

AGENDA
July 10, 2008

Item 1: Meeting Called to Order Mayor Roberts

Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance

Item 3: Public Comments - Appearances

Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items - City Manager

Item 5: Fiancial Report for Period Ended June 30, 2008

Item 6: Approve Minutes
a) June 12, 2008 Regular Meeting
b) June 26 ,2008 Work Session

Item 7: Old Business
a)2nd Reading Annexation Petition 2008-A003 COMA Properties, Applicant
The applicant request annexation of 55.73 acres. The property is described as all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 130, 3rd District, 2nd Section of Cherokee County, Georgia, and being more particularly described in Cherokee County Tax Map No.03N07, Parcel No.064. No change in zoning is requested at this time.

b)2nd Reading Annexation Petition 2008-A004 - Randall Ingram, Applicant
The applicant request annexation of 2.17 Acres. The property is described as all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 309 of the 4th District. 2nd Section of Cherokee County, Georgia and being more particular described in Cherokee County Tax Map No. 04N04B, Parcel 011B. No change in zoning is requested at this time.

Item 8: New Business
a) 1st Reading Annexation Petition 2008-A006 - Michael Troy & Linda M. Gibson, Applicants
The applicants request annexation of 2.34 Acres. The property is described as all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 271, 4th District, 2nd Section, Cherokee County, Georgia, being more particularly described as the 2.34 acre tract west of State Road 372 shown on a plat of survey for lba D. Andrews by Roy D. Wilson, Jr. RLS #2081, dated 7- 9-92 recorded in Plat Book 43, page 121, Cherokee County Records, which plat is hereby referred to and made a part of t his description. The property is further described in Cherokee County Tax Map No. 04N03C, Parcel 009. No change in zoning is requested at this time.

b)1st Reading Annexation Petition 2008-A005 - Michael Troy & Linda M. Gibson, Applicants
The applicants request annexation of 2.00 Acres. The property is described as all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 4th District and 2nd Section of Cherokee County, Georgia, and being a portion of Land Lot No. 300 and being more particular described in Cherokee County Tax Map No. 04N04, Parcel 022 & 23. No change in zoning is requested at this time.

Item 9: Mayor Roberts & City Council Comments

Item 10: Executive Session (If Needed)

Item 11: Adjourn

Ground Water Search

admin — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:15:25 +0000

In March 2007 the City of Ball Ground hired New Hampshire-based Emory and Garrett Groundwater, Inc. to search below the Earth’s surface for new sources of drinking water utilizing the latest known technology.

At the conclusion of their study in late June 2007, Ball Ground’s potential well sites were located using this state of the art technology. Ball Ground city staff is currently negotiating with property owners to obtain permission to drill test wells on their property. Once the city has permission from the land owners to drill, we will apply to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division in order to obtain the necessary permits to install test wells.