Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
April 25, 2019
1. Call Meeting to Order by Mayor Rick Roberts at 7:05 PM
Council Members Present: John Byrd, Mickey O’Malley, and Andrenia Stoner
Council Members Absent: Frank Homiller and Lee Prettyman
Staff Present: Donna England, Chris Luly, Eric Wilmarth, Darrell Caudill, and Chief Bryon
Reeves
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Appearances
4. Announcements – City Manager Eric Wilmarth
5. Consider Approval of March 14, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes
Council Member O’Malley put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member Stoner to
approve the minutes of the March 14, 2019, Council Meeting as submitted in
writing by the City Clerk.
Motion Unanimously Approved
6. Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of Annexation Petition
Applicant: David W. Shirley & William R. Shirley
Located 370 & 374 Roy Haynes Drive
Council Member Byrd put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member Stoner to
approve the second reading of an annexation petition by David W. Shirley and
William R. Shirley for property located at 370 and 374 Roy Haynes Drive.
Motion Unanimously Approved
7. New Business
a) Consider First Reading of FY 2019-2020 Operating Budget
Mayor Roberts presented the FY 2019-2020 Operating Budget to Council and provided
a brief overview of the significant changes over previous years.
Council Member Byrd put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member O’Malley to
accept the budget as presented for the first reading.
Motion Unanimously Approved
b) Consider Resolution for County Fire Marshal Services
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Mayor Roberts put forth a request asking Council to approve a resolution affirming
the City of Ball Ground to begin using the services of the Cherokee County
Fire Marshal for plan review and required commercial building inspections.
Council Member O’Malley put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member Stoner to
approve the resolution.
Motion Unanimously Approved
c) Consider GMA Lease/Purchase of Kubota 4wd ATV
Council Member Byrd put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member Stoner to
approve the lease/purchase of a 4-wheel drive Kubota ATV from Nelson
Tractor Company in the amount of $11,250.00 through the Georgia Municipal
Association Lease/Purchase Program.
Motion Unanimously Approved
d) Consider the Surplus of Public Works Equipment
City Manager Wilmarth presented Mayor and Council with a list of property he
recommends be surplused and place on GoveDeals for public auction. Items
are identified as: Ferris TA26 Sidearm Mower, John Deere 3120 Tractor, John
Deere PTO drive fertilizer spreader, a 5’ offset bush hog and a Bull Dog ATV.
A motion was put forth by Council Member Stoner, Seconded by Council Member
Byrd to place the above-listed items on the auction site. Motion Unanimously
Approved
e) Consider Application for New Alcoholic Beverage License
Applicant: Miranda Jackson Business: Fire & Ice Events, LLC/Truck & Tap
Location: 340 Gilmer Ferry Road
A motion was put forth by Council Member Byrd, Seconded by Council Member
O’Malley to approve the first reading of an application for new alcoholic
beverage license, applicant Miranda Jackson with Fire & Ice Events, LLC/Truck
and Tap at 340 Gilmer Ferry Road.
Motion Unanimously Approved
f) Consideration Resolution Authorizing Membership in the Georgia Interlocal
Risk Management Agency (GIRMA) Liability Insurance
A motion was put forth by Council Member Stoner, Seconded by Council Member
Byrd to adopt a resolution authorizing membership in the Georgia Interlocal
Risk management Agency (GIRMA) for Liability Insurance.
Motion Unanimously Approved
g) Consider Purchase of property 2019-A
This item of business discussed in Executive Session. No action taken.
h) Consider Purchase of property 2019-B
This item of business discussed in Executive Session. No action taken.
i) Consider Purchase of property 2019-C
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This item of business discussed in Executive Session. No action taken.
j) Consider Purchase of property 2019-D
This item of business discussed in Executive Session. No action taken.
k) Consider Purchase of Property 2019-E
This item of business discussed in Executive Session. No action taken.
8. City Managers Report
City Manager Wilmarth presented Mayor Roberts and City Council with a written report of
operational activities of the City over the previous month. The City Manager
covered several of the items in a verbal report.
City Manager Wilmarth announced that a meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee
would take place at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 30
th
to discuss the Community
Center, Parks Property and future needs.
9. Mayor Roberts Comments
Mayor Roberts informed Council of the creation of a Historic Preservation Committee
with an initial charge of inventorying the historic properties within the existing
historic district. Mayor Roberts explained that since the initial inventory 15 years
ago numerous structures have been altered or destroyed and it was necessary to
get a new inventory and also to begin planning for the adoption of a Historic
Preservation Ordinance, hopefully by September 2019. Mayor Roberts appointed
the Committee to consist of Stefanie Joyner, Sylvia Bowles, Josh Briggs, and
Anne Hartness and Karen Jordan.
10. Council Members Comments
Council Member O’Malley reported that repairs were being made to the tennis courts and
when finished the courts would also be stripped for pickle ball. No other
comments were received.
11. Public Comments – None
12. Executive Session
• At this time Mayor Roberts left the meeting because of his family interest in one
of the items to be discussed. Mayor Pro Tem Byrd conducted the remainder of the
meeting.
Council Member Stoner put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member O’Malley to
adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing future acquisition of
real estate. (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(4))
Motion Unanimously Approved
Elected officials and staff convened into Executive Session in the conference room to
discuss subject acquisitions. Upon completion of discussion Elected officials and
staff returned to the Council Chambers.
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A motion was put forth by Council Member Stoner, Seconded by Council Member
O’Malley to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene back into the open
meeting.
Motion Unanimously Approved.
13. Adjourn
There being no further business for consideration Council Member Stoner put forth a
motion, Seconded by Council O’Malley to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.
Motion Unanimously Approved.
The minutes of this April 25, 2019, City Council Meeting approved this 9
th Day of May,
2019.
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Mayor A. R. Roberts, III Mayor Pro Tem John Byrd
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Council Member Frank Homiller Council Member Mickey O’Malley
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Council Member Lee Prettyman Council Member Andrenia Stoner
Attest: _____________________________
