September 12, 2019

Prior to the start of this meting a work session will be held at 6:00 PM

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

AGENDA
September 12, 2019

1. Call Meeting to Order – Mayor Roberts

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Appearances
Marie Harington – Resolution Supporting the Volunteering Aging Council

4. Announcements – City Manager Eric Wilmarth

5. Consider Approval of August 8, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes

6. Old Business

7. New Business
a) Consider adoption of Service Delivery Area Map with Cherokee County Water and Sewage Authority (CCWSA)

b) Consider A RESOLUTION of the City of Ball Ground to authorize the Mayor to establish a Franchise Fee applicable to holders of cable and video franchises issued by the State of Georgia

c) Consider change to Schedule of Fees

d) Consider amendment to Retirement Plan Document

e) Consider granting authority to CCWSA for Industrial Pre-Treatment Inspections and Compliance of City of Ball Ground Sewage System

8. City Managers Report

9. Mayor Roberts Comments

10. Council Members Comments

11. Public Comments

12. Executive Session – Discussion of possible land acquisition

13. Adjourn

August 8, 2019

A WORK SESSION WILL BE AT 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council will begin at 7:00 PM

AGENDA
August 8, 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 July 11, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes

6. Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of Wireless Facilities and Antennas (Small Cell) Ordinance

7. New Business
a) Consider relinquishment of unused sewer easement
b) Consider adoption of Policy regarding bidding by employees on surplus property/equipment
c) Consider adoption of Sewer Capacity Fee Schedule
d) Consider adoption of SDS Agreement
e) Consider adoption of MOU for 800 MHz Radio System
f) Consider adoption of MOU regarding Cherokee Office of Economic Development
g) Consider adoption of Inmate Housing Agreement
h) Consider adoption of Storm Water Fee Schedule
i) Consider InterDev Agreement for GIS Services
j) Consider Annexation Notification and Land Use Dispute Resolution

8. City Managers Report

9. Mayor Roberts Comments

10. Council Members Comments

11. Public Comments

12. Executive Session (If Needed)

13. 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