Daily Update for Citizens

Hello Ball Ground:

Mayor Roberts participated in another conference call this morning with Dr. Del Rio, an infectious disease expert with Emory and Grady. To be certain there wasn’t a lot of positive information, with the soul except that he stated he has never seen such a rapid scientific response on work dealing with any previous virus and vaccine development. Still no solutions but rapid progress.

Dr Del Rio also concurs with local news reports, asking individuals that are exhibiting only mild symptoms to self isolate and treat at home. The healthcare system currently has a major shortage of not only tests, but the personal protective equipment needed when completing the tests. If your symptoms progress then by all means call your healthcare provider and set up a plan for testing. Remember, the overwhelming majority of cases are minor. He is hopeful that this guidance will change by Friday, and that tests and protective equipment will be in solid supply and we can then move towards testing everyone in order to further identify carriers and get them properly isolated.

Locally, several of our restaurants have closed their indoor dining but are still offering curb-side to go services, or even home delivery. Please take advantage of this.

Mayor Roberts is urging all residents to avoid social gatherings and to practice physical distancing, even from people you know. Stay in touch socially via you favorite media outlet…….but avoid physically getting together.

This evening at 5:00 PM Governor Kemp will hold a press conference. We are expecting that he will be delivering some statewide guidelines and updates and we look forward to hearing what he has to say.

On a final thought. We are asking everyone to take a little extra precaution in your daily routines. Drive slower. Use extra precautions in all physical activities. One of the things we haven’t talked about much is the fact that our local hospitals already stay pretty busy with car accidents and other injuries from simple at home accidents. The hospital ER is just not the place to be right now. Not only does our presence there consume services, but it also exposes us to probably the most dangerous place to contact the virus at this time. Use Caution. Physical Distancing. Wash Hands. Stay safe.

Another rainy day in Georgia – but Wednesday provides some promise for some sunshine. We need it.

Take good care.

Eric

March 12, 2020

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

AGENDA
March 12, 2020

Item 1: Meeting Called to Order

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

Item 6: Old Business
a) Consider Change to Section 104.12.E(2).(e) of the Ball Ground Development Code (2 story buildings)
b) Consider change to Section 107.3.C of the Ball Ground Development Code (Sidewalks)

Item 7: New Business
a) Consider Employee Services Sharing Agreement between Cherokee Board of Commissioners and City of Ball Ground
b) Consider Inmate Housing Agreement between Cherokee County Board of Commissioners and City of Ball Ground
c) Consider Resolution to apply for City Employee Credit Cards from United Community Bank

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

February 20, 2020

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

AGENDA
February

Item 1: Meeting Called to Order

Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance

Item 3: Appearances

Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager

Item 5: Approval of January 9, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes

Item 6: Old Business – None

Item 7: New Business
a) Consider Annexation Petition
Applicant: Danny Jordan Location: Roy Haynes Dr.
b) Consider Surplus of Property 420 Gilmer Ferry Road (Vacant Lot)
c) Consider Bids Received on Surplus Property 301 Gilmer Ferry Road
d) Consider Change to Section 104.12.E(2).(e) of the Ball Ground Development Code (2 story buildings)
e) Consider change to Section 107.3.C of the Ball Ground Development Code (Sidewalks)
f) Consider of GMA Lease Purchase for Patrol Vehicle
g) Consider Transfer of Alcohol License
Applicant: 10 Paperclips, LLC / DBA Les Bon Temp Louisiana Kitchen
Licensee/Owner: Christopher Brett Ruffnoh
h) Consider Resolution Supporting Legislation for the Georgia Local Government Infrastructure Finance Authority Act
i) Consider Resolution Supporting Locally-Established Building Design Standards for Residential Dwellings.

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

January 9, 2020

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

AGENDA
January 9, 2020

Item 1: Meeting Called to Order

Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance

Item 3: Appearances
• James Bence, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC – Presentation of Financial Audit for Period Ended June 30, 2019
• Eric Rife concerning the outdoor storage ordinance

Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager

Item 5: Approval of November 14, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes
(December meeting cancelled)

Item 6: Old Business – None

Item 7: New Business
a) Consider Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
b) Consider Appointment of 2020 Department Heads, Committees and Board Members
c) Reaffirm Check Signers for any/all banking/checking accounts
d) Consider Establishing and Fixing Qualifying Fees for Municipal Elections per O.C.G.A. §21-2-131(1)(a)
e) Consider Adoption of Zoning Map
f) Consider Adoption of Schedule of Service Fees
g) Consider Arbor Day Proclamation
h) Consider Proposal for Solid Waste Services
i) Consider GMA Lease/Purchase Agreement for Electronic Message Board

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

November 14, 2019

PLEASE NOTE THE WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED

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

AGENDA
November 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 October 24, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes

6. Old Business

7. New Business
a) Consider appointment to the Cherokee County Municipal Planning Commission
b) Consider Storm Water Mapping Proposal from Inter
c) Consider Advertising to Accept Bids/Proposals (RFPs) for Solid Waste Services
d) Consider State Wide Mutual Aid Agreement

8. City Managers Report

9. Mayor Roberts Comments

10. Council Members Comments

11. Public Comments

12. Executive Session to consider acquisition of land parcel 2019(f)

13. Adjourn

October 24, 2019

Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

October 24, 2019

AGENDA

1. Call Meeting to Order – Mayor Roberts

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Appearances

4. Announcements – City Manager Eric Wilmarth

5. Consider Approval of September 12, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes

6. Old Business

a) Consider Second Reading of Amendment to Retirement Plan Document

7. New Business

a) Consider Resolution of Support for DNR Trails Grant Application
b) Consider Resolution of Support for Long Term Maintenance Commitment of Approved for DNR Trails Grant
c) Consider Sale of 301 Gilmer Ferry Road (Surplus Property Declaration)
d) Consider First Reading of Proposed Changes to Sign Ordinance
e) Proclamation recognizing November 3, 2019 as Retired Educators Day
f) Consider Intergovernmental Agreement for Cherokee Co. to Conduct Elections for City of Ball Ground

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