Hello Ball Ground:

We just received a call from the contractor making repairs on Groover Street between Old Dawsonville Road and Civic Drive that their schedule has changed and they plan on moving in Monday morning instead of later in the month.

In order to make the proper repairs, the contractor will need to close the road off and on throughout the day as they dig out and repair the failed areas before top coating.

Old Dawsonville will remain open, but Groover between Old Dawsonville and Civic will see closures.

Please use caution in the area.

Have a great weekend!

Eric

Hello Ball Ground

Some long-awaited good news from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

We received approval this morning on the Concept Report for the Ball Ground Truck Bypass.  This has been years in the making.

On the downside, the State has not listed this for any type of fund expenditure until 2030.  On the upside, we now have a valid project with a valid date.  We will now double our efforts with Senator Beach and Commissioner West in an attempt to convince the State to allocate funds much sooner.

Regardless, having an approved concept is huge.   Anyone who would like to review the concept plan and approval may do so here at City Hall during normal business hours.

We are tentatively scheduled to have the striping crews downtown for roadway and crosswalk striping the week of November 15^th, while the repairs and resurfacing of Groover Street between Old Dawsonville Road and Civic Drive are scheduled for the week of Thanksgiving.

As always, the weather will play a role in maintaining these dates.

Have a great day Ball Ground.

Eric

Good Afternoon Ball Ground:

Our paving contractor has notified us that they plan on mobilizing tomorrow (Wednesday) to begin road patching on Depot Street which will be followed by resurfacing hopefully on Friday.  Please avoid the area if possible and drive with extra caution if you must travel thru this area.

Thanks and have a great week.

Eric

Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

City of Ball Ground, Georgia

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

AGENDA

October 14, 2021

Item 1:  Meeting Called to Order by Mayor Roberts.

Item 2:  Pledge of Allegiance

Item 3:  Approve Agenda

Item 4:  Appearances – None

Item 5: Public Comments – None

Item 6:  Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager

Item 7: Approval of September 9, 2021 Council Meeting

Item 8:  Old Business

Item 9: New Business

1. Consider Amendment to American Rescue Plan (ARP) Budget
2. Consider Budget Amendment to General Operating Budget for period ended June 31, 2021
3. Consider Notification of Water Special Rate District for Estates at Sharp Mountain Creek
4. Consider Notification of Increase in Capacity Fee for Existing Business (Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center)
5. Consider Acceptance of Bid for Sale of Surplus Property
6. Consider Approval of Installment Sales Agreement (GMA / Regions Bank)
7. Consider Approval to Construct a Kiosk in the Downtown Area
8. Amend Schedule of Fees to Include Fee for Long-Side Bores
9. Consider Adoption of New Ordinance Allowing an Increase in License Fee on Insurers and to Impose a Gross Premiums Tax on Insures
10. Consider Approval of Old Dawsonville Road Widening, Pedestrian and Paving Project
11. Consider First Reading of Annexation Application 2021-A07

Applicant:  Rob Hosack – 255 & 275 Old Dawsonville Road  (04N04-030 & 04N04-031)

Item 10:  City Manager Comments

Item 11: Mayor Roberts Comments

Item 12:  Council Comments

Item 13:  Executive Session

Item 13:  Adjourn

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