January 11, 2018
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
January 11, 2018
1. Meeting Called to Order and Swearing in of Mayor Rick Roberts and Council Members John Byrd and Mickey O’Malley
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Appearances
• James Bence, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC – Presentation of Financial Audit for Period Ended June 30, 2017
4. Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager
5. Consider Approval of December 14, 2017 Minutes
6 Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of an Ordinance Prohibiting the Retail Sale of Dogs & Cats
7. New Business
a) Consider Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
b) Consider Appointment of 2018 Department Heads, Committees and Board Members
c) Reaffirm Check Signers for any/all banking/checking accounts
d) Consider Adoption of Fee Schedule
e) Consider Establishing and Fixing Qualifying Fees for Municipal Elections per
O.C.G.A. §21-2-131(1)(a) and election qualifying dates.
f) Consider Adoption of City of Ball Ground Zoning Map
g) Consider Arbor Day Proclamation
h) Consider “Opt In” to District Regional Program for Commercial Indoor Water Use Assessments
i) Discussion of Public Parking Time Limits in Downtown
j) Consider 1st Reading of Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Ordinance
k) Consider Zoning Request by Feroz Ali for 5.45 acres located at 8049 and 8051 Ball Ground Hwy.
l) Consider Ordinance To Prohibit the Use of ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV’s) within the incorporated limits of the city
8. City Manager’s Report
9. Mayor’s Report
I0. Council Members’s Reports
11. Public Comments
12. Executive Session (If Needed)
13. Adjourn
October 12, 2017
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
Item 1: Meeting Called to Order to order by Mayor Rick Roberts.
Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance
Item 3: Appearances
Recognizing and Presenting a Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week
Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager
Item 5: Consider Approval of August 10, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes
Item 6: Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of New Ordinance to The Code of The City of Ball Ground Chapter 28 Titled Utilities; Division 3. Sewers: Prohibiting private wastewater systems within the City of Ball Ground service delivery area.
b) Consider Second Reading of Special Events Policy and Procedure
Item 7: New Business
a) Ratify Decision to Award Bid to Construct Senior Center
b) Consider Purchase of New Police Vehicle
Item 8: City Manager Comments
Item 9: Mayor Roberts & City Council Comments
Item 10: Public Comments
Item 11: Executive Session (If Needed)
Item 12: Adjourn
September 14, 2017
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
September 14, 2017
Item 1: Meeting Called to Order to order by Mayor Rick Roberts.
Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance
Item 3: Appearances
Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager
Item 5: Consider Approval of July 13, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes
Item 6: Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of Application for New Alcohol License
Applicant: Locally Yours, LLC located at 245 Gilmer Ferry Rd.
b) Consider Second Reading of Annexation Petition
Applicant: Randall C. Carter & Cynthia S. Carter
475 Old Howell Bridge Rd.
Presently Zoned: Light Industrial Applicant is not seeking to rezone
c) Consider Second Reading An Ordinance As Related to Code Section 103.3 (Rain Sensor Shut Off)
d) Consider Second Reading of An Ordinance – Water Meters
e) Consider Second Reading of An Ordinance – Water Waste Management
Item 7: New Business
a) Consider Amendment to Valley Overlay District
b) Consider RESOLUTION 2017 – R03 – Removal of Portions of State Route 372 From the State Highway System
c) Consider Special Events Policy and Procedure
d) Consider First Reading of New Ordinance to The Code of The City of Ball Ground Chapter 28 Titled Utilities; Division 3. Sewers: Prohibiting private wastewater systems within the City of Ball Ground service delivery area.
e) Consider First Reading of New Ordinance to The Code of the City of Ball Ground Chapter 22 Titled Solid Waste; Article II. Collection and Disposal
f) Consider the Following Items as Surplus Property
• One Acre Tract on Church Street
• One John Deere Zero Turn Mower (not economically feasible to repair)
• One Utility Trailer (Bent Axle – Not feasible to repair – Scrap Metal)
Item 8: City Manager Comments
Item 9: Mayor Roberts & City Council Comments
Item 10: Public Comments
Item 11: Executive Session (If Needed)
Item 12: Adjourn
August 10, 2017
AGENDA
August 10, 2017
Item 1: Meeting Called to Order to order by Mayor Rick Roberts.
Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance
Item 3: Appearances
Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager
Item 5: Consider Approval of July 13, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes
Item 6: Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of Changes to Ancillary Tasting Room Ordinance
b) Consider Second Reading of 2016/2017 Budget Amendments
Item 7: New Business
a) Consider First Reading of Application for New Alcohol License
Applicant: Locally Yours, LLC located at 245 Gilmer Ferry Rd.
b) Consider First Reading of Annexation Petition
Applicant: Randall C. Carter & Cynthia S. Carter
475 Old Howell Bridge Rd.
Presently Zoned: Light Industrial Applicant is not seeing rezoning
c) Consider Changes to Code Section 103.3 (Rain Sensor Shut Off)
d) Consider Ordinance Change – Water Meters
e) Consider Ordinance change – Water Waste Management
f) Consider Implementing Toilet Rebate Program
g) Consider Resolution to Terminate 457 Employee Retirement Plan
h) Consideration of Storm Water Management Policy/Covenant
Item 8: City Manager Comments
Item 9: Mayor Roberts & City Council Comments
Item 10: Public Comments
Item 11: Executive Session (If Needed)
Item 12: Adjourn
Revised: August 8, 2017
July 13, 2017
AGENDA
July 13, 2017
Item 1: Meeting Called to Order to order by Mayor Rick Roberts.
Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance
Item 3: Appearances
• Dave Konwick – “Banners for Veterans” Program
Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager
Item 5: Consider Approval of June 8, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes
Item 6: Old Business – None
Item 7: New Business
a) Consider Setting 2017 Property Tax Millage Rate
b) Consider Setting 2017 Fire Tax Millage Rate
c) Consider IGA with Cherokee County Concerning SPLOST Referendum
d) Consider FY-16/17 Budget Amendments
e) Consider Changes to Ancillary Tasting Room Ordinance
Item 8: City Manager Comments
Item 9: Mayor Roberts & City Council Comments
Item 10: Public Comments
Item 11: Executive Session (If Needed)
Item 12: Adjourn
Revised: July 11, 2017
June 8, 2017
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
June 8, 2017
Item 1: Meeting Called to Order to order by Mayor Rick Roberts.
Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance
Item 3: Appearances
Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager
Item 5: Consider Approval of May 11, 2017 Work Session Minutes and May 11, 2017 Council Meeting
Item 6: Old Business –
a) Consider Second Reading of 2017/2018 Budgets
b) Consider Second Reading of Defined Benefit Plan
Item 7: New Business
a) Consider a Contract for Probation Services with Georgia Probation Management
b) Consider Authorizing Staff to Seek Bids for Construction of Senior Center
Item 8: City Manager Comments
Item 9: Mayor Roberts & City Council Comments
Item 10: Public Comments
Item 11: Executive Session (If Needed)
Item 12: Adjourn
