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

AGENDA
January 10, 2022

Item 1:  Discussion of Fitts Annexation (Old Dawsonville Road)

Item 2:  Discussion of Fitts Property Request for Extension of Valley Overlay District

Item 3:  Discussion of Loyd Development Annexation (Ball Ground Highway)

Item 4:  Discussion of Loyd Development Zoning Request

Item 5:  Discussion of Suncap Request for Rezoning (Won’t be on agenda until February.  Request for rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Light Industrial (LI).  Proposed use as a warehouse distribution facility estimating 750 jobs.  Future land use for the parcel is “Work Place Center” which includes this proposed use.

Item 6:  Recap of agenda items for the January 13, 2022 meeting

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

AGENDA
December 9, 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 November 18, 2021, Council Meeting

Item 8: Old Business – None

Item 9: New Business
a) Consider Certain Items for Surplus: 14,000 lb. Utility trailer, Santa
Sleigh and
b) Consider Authorization of Actuarial Study of Three (3) Year Buy-back in
Defined Benefit Plan
c) Consider Resolution Adopting the Cherokee County 2021 Hazard
Mitigation Plan
d) Consider First Reding of Application for Alcohol License
Applicant: Raul De La Vega/BG Tavern, LLC
Location: 270 Gilmer Ferry Road

Item 10: City Manager Comments

Item 11: Mayor Roberts Comments

Item 12: Council Comments

Item 13: Executive Session If Needed

Item 13: Adjourn

Following the meeting, the public is invited to attend a reception for John Byrd and
Mickey O’Malley. Refreshments will be served.

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

AGENDA

November 18, 2021

6:00 PM – Public Hearing 

Regarding the Extension of the Valley Overlay District..

A Public Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 6:00 PM to solicit public comments on the extension of the Valley Overlay District.  An application to extend the boundary of the Valley Overlay District to include 11.16 acres in a 48.2-acre parcel located on Old Dawsonville Road has been submitted to the City Council for consideration.  The City Council will consider this request at the 7:00 PM, November 18, 2021 Monthly Meeting.  

7:00 PM – City Council Meeting

Item 1:  Meeting Called to Order by Mayor Roberts.

Oath of Office:  Council Member, Post 3 – Vicki Benefield

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 October 14, 2021 Council Meeting

Item 8:  Old Business 

1.  Consider Second Reading of Annexation Application 2021-A07

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

1. Consider Second Reading of An Ordinance Allowing an Increase in License Fee on Insurers and to Impose a Gross Premiums Tax on Insures

Item 9: New Business

1. Consider Application to Extend the Valley Overlay District include 11.16 acres in a 48.2  Acre Parcel Identified as Map & Parcel 04N04-030 and 04N04-032. (255 & 275 Old Dawsonville Rd,)
2. Consider Ratification of  Submittal of Public Safety Grant Supplement for $5,396.00
3. Consider Ratification of Submittal of State Grant for Sewer System Improvements of $1,290,153
4. Consider Authorization to Open Checking Account (Construction Account)
5. Consider Authorizing Appraisals for Potential Land Swap (Straighten Property Line between Bracket Property and Calvin Farmer Park property

Item 10:  City Manager Comments

Item 11: Mayor Roberts Comments

Item 12:  Council Comments 

Item 13:  Executive Session If Needed

Item 13:  Adjourn

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

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

AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 9, 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 August 12, 2021 Council Meeting

Item 8: Old Business

Consider Second Reading of Annexation Petition 2021-04
Applicant: Loyd Development Services – Ball Ground Hwy.
Consider Second Reading of City of Ball Ground Development Code

Item 9: New Business

Consider John Loyd Development Services request to rezone 39.98 +/- acres on Canton Hwy from R-80 (County) to TND (Traditional Neighborhood Development). If rezoned, the property will be utilized for single family detached homes and townhomes.
Consider Resolution R-06 Recognizing Constitution Week (September 17-23)
Consider Property Lease for Downtown Parking
Consider Declaration of Surplus Property: 2014 Dodger Charger
Consider Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Advertisement of Sale of Property (Related to refinancing City Hall)

Item 10: City Manager Comments

Item 11: Mayor Roberts Comments

Item 12: Council Comments

Item 13: Executive Session – Discussion of Potential Litigation

Item 13: Adjourn