June 11, 2020
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
June 11, 2020
Notice is hereby given that this meeting will be conducted with the City Council and Staff via conference call at the date and time described above for the purpose of discussion and voting regarding any and all city business. The public may access this meeting via telephone by dialing 1 (877) 615-4339. When prompted enter passcode 7156 989#. Participants will be muted. If you have a question or comment you would like to submit to the Mayor or City Council, please send by email to ewilmarth@cityofballground.com by 5:00 PM Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
The meeting can also be viewed live via the City’s Facebook Page. If you need additional information please call Eric Wilmarth (770)735-2123.
Item 1: Meeting Called to Order / Approval of Agenda
Item 2: Roll Call of Council Members
Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance
Item 3: Appearances
Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager
Item 5: Approval of May 14, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes
Item 6: Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of the 2020/2021 Operating Budget
Item 7: New Business
a) Public Safety Memorandum of Understanding: An Agreement between Cherokee County and City of Ball Ground
b) Consider 1st Reading of Ordinance Change for Package Alcohol Sales by Restaurants
c) Consider 1st Reading of Sign Ordinance
d) Consider Establishment of 2020 Operational Property Tax Millage Rate
e) Considers Memorandum of Understanding: An Agreement between Cherokee County and City of Ball Ground for services of the County Marshal’s Office
f) Consider Adoption of Chapter 14 – Building Code Regulations (Cherokee County)
g) Consider Adoption of Cherokee County Animal Ordinance.
Item 8: City Manager Comments
Item 9: Mayor Roberts
Item 10: Council Comments
Item 11: Public Comments
Item 12: Executive Session (If Needed)
Item 12: Adjourn
Revised: June 9, 2020 PM
May 14, 2020
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
May 14, 2020
Notice is hereby given that this meeting will be conducted with the City Council and Staff via conference call at the date and time described above for the purpose of discussion and voting regarding any and all city business. The public may access this meeting via telephone by dialing 1(877)615-4339. When prompted enter passcode 6708104#. Participants will be muted. If you have a question or comment you would like to submit to the Mayor or City Council, please send by email to ewilmarth@cityofballground.com by 5:00 PM Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
The meeting can also be viewed live via the City’s Facebook Page. If you need additional information please call City Hall 770-735-2123.
Item 1: Meeting Called to Order
Item 2: Roll Call of Council Members
Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance
Item 3: Appearances
Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager
Item 5: Approval of February 20, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2020, Emergency Special Called Council Meeting Minutes
Item 6: Old Business
Item 7: New Business
- Consider Resolution to Accept Grant ($100,000 reimbursement grant for Roberts Lake Acquisition)
- Consider 1st Reading of Proposed budget
- Consider Budget Hearing date of June 4, 2020, at 5:00 PM
- Consider CDBG Cooperation Agreement
Item 8: City Manager Comments
Item 9: Mayor Roberts
Consider Proclamation National Garden Week June 7-13, 2020 in honor of the Ball Ground Garden Club (Anestsa-Ga-Da) –
Item 10: Council Comments
Item 11: Public Comments
Item 12: Executive Session (If Needed)
Item 12: Adjourn
July 11, 2019
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
July 11, 2019
1. Call Meeting to Order – Mayor Roberts
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Appearances
Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather, annual report on fire/EMS services
4. Announcements – City Manager Eric Wilmarth
5. Consider Approval of June 13, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes
6. Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of Application for New Alcoholic Beverage License
Applicant: Ryan Turnage Business: Barrel House Coffee Co., LLC
Location 275 Gilmer Ferry Road
7. New Business
a) Consider Establishment of 2019 Operational Property Tax Millage Rate of 4.707 mills (revenue neutral).
b) Consider Establishment of 2019 Special Tax District (Fire Tax)
c) Consider Memorandum of Understanding for Participation in the Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad
d) Consider 1st Reading of Small Cell Ordinance.
8. City Managers Report
9. Mayor Roberts Comments
10. Council Members Comments
11. Public Comments
12. Executive Session (If Needed)
13. Adjourn
May 9, 2019
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
May 9, 2019
1. Call Meeting to Order – Mayor Roberts
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Appearances
4. Announcements – City Manager Eric Wilmarth
5. Consider Approval of April 25, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes
6. Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of FY 2019-2020 Operating Budget
b) Consider Second Reading of Application for New Alcoholic Beverage License
Applicant: Miranda Jackson Business: Fire & Ice Events, LLC/Truck & Tap
Location: 340 Gilmer Ferry Road
7. New Business
a) Consider First Reading of change to Dynamic Breaking Ordinance
b) Consider First Reading of changes to Sign Ordinance
c) Consider Adoption of Sidewalk Policy/Sidewalk Fund
8. City Managers Report
9. Mayor Roberts Comments
10. Council Members Comments
11. Public Comments
12. Executive Session (If Needed)
13. Adjourn
April 25, 2019
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
April 25, 2019
1. Call Meeting to Order – Mayor Roberts
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Appearances
4. Announcements – City Manager Eric Wilmarth
5. Consider Approval of March 14, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes
6. Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of Annexation Petition
Applicant: David W. Shirley & William R. Shirley
Located 370 & 374 Roy Haynes Drive
7. New Business
a) Consider First Reading of FY 2019-2020 Operating Budget
b) Consider Resolution for County Fire Marshal Services
c) Consider GMA Lease/Purchase of Kubota 4wd ATV
d) Consider the Surplus of Public Works Equipment
e) Consider Application for New Alcoholic Beverage License
Applicant: Miranda Jackson Business: Fire & Ice Events, LLC/Truck & Tap
Location: 340 Gilmer Ferry Road
f) Consideration Resolution Authorizing Membership in the Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (GIRMA) for Liability Insurance Coverage
g) Consider Purchase of property 2019-A
h) Consider Purchase of property 2019-B
i) Consider Purchase of property 2019-C
j) Consider Purchase of property 2019-D
k) Consider Purchase of Property 2019-E
8. City Managers Report
9. Mayor Roberts Comments
10. Council Members Comments
11. Public Comments
12. Executive Session (If Needed)
13. Adjourn
March 14, 2019
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
March 14, 2019
1. Call Meeting to Order – Mayor Roberts
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Appearances
4. Announcements – City Manager Eric Wilmarth
5. Consider Approval of February 7, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes
6. Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of Amendment to Ball Ground Municipal Code of Ordinances Chapter 105 Title Floodplain Management; Section 105-4 Applicability.
b) Consider Second Reading of Amendment to Ball Ground Municipal Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 Titled Utilities to Which to regulate fees and charges for storm water utilities services, define the scope of responsibility, establishes an enterprise fund, credit and appeal policies, billing and collection policies, and other policies and procedures related to establishing the storm water utility.
7. New Business
a) Consider Purchase of Water Dept. Vehicle: 2019 Ford F-250 Pickup
b) Consider Surplus of Water Vehicle 1993 F-350
c) Consider First Reading of Annexation Petition
Applicant: David W. Shirley & William R. Shirley
Located 370 & 374 Roy Haynes Drive
d) Consider Resolution Declaring April as National Safe Digging Month
8. City Managers Report
9. Mayor Roberts Comments
10. Council Members Comments
11. Public Comments
12. Executive Session (If Needed)
13. Adjourn
