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

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

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

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

8. City Managers Report

9. Mayor Roberts Comments

10.  Council Members Comments

11. Public Comments

12. Executive Session

13. Adjourn

Revised:  Oct. 17, 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