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: Mayor Rick Roberts called the meeting to order.
Council Members and Staff Present:
John Byrd
Mickey O’Malley
Lee Prettyman
Andrenia Stoner
Chris Luly
Darrell Caudill
Eric Wilmarth
Karen Jordan
Kim Murphy
Donald Campbell
Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member John Byrd
Item 3: Appearances – None
Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager
March 14 – Music on Main 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
April 18 – Concert in the Park beginning at 7:00 PM
Item 5: Approval of February 20, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes
Council Member O’Malley put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member Prettyman to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2020 Council Meeting as submitted in writing by the City Clerk.
Motion Unanimously Approved
Item 6: Old Business
Consider Change to Section 104.12.E(2).(e) of the Ball Ground Development Code (2 story buildings)
Council Member Prettyman put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member Byrd to approve the second reading of this ordinance.
Motion Unanimously Approved.
Consider change to Section 107.3.C of the Ball Ground Development Code (Sidewalks)
Council Member Stoner put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member O’Malley to approve the second reading of this ordinance.
Motion Unanimously Approved.
Item 7: New Business
Consider Employee Services Sharing Agreement between Cherokee Board of Commissioners and City of Ball Ground
Council Member Byrd put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member O’Malley to enter into an Employee Services Sharing Agreement between Cherokee County Board of Commissioners and the City of Ball Ground for the purpose to utilize the services of one (1) of the staff members from the Cherokee Planning and Zoning Department one (1) day per week in order to assist with City with planning and zoning issues that arise during the day -to-day operations of the City. In exchange for such services, City will provide a pro rata portion of such employee’s salary and benefit to the County. (See Agreement for additional terms)
Motion Unanimously Approved.
Consider Inmate Housing Agreement between Cherokee County Board of Commissioners and City of Ball Ground
Council Member Prettyman put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member Stoner to enter into an Inmate Housing Agreement between the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners consented to by Frank Reynolds in his capacity as duly elected Sheriff of Cherokee County, Georgia and the City of Ball Ground for the purpose and intent that the pursuance of law enforcement in and for the City and the County, the County and the Sheriff will accept, book and house Inmates for the City, subject to the terms outlined in the agreement.
Motion Unanimously Approved.
Item 8: City Manager Comments
City Manager Wilmarth provided Council Members with an unaudited report of
account balances, and statement of revenue and expenditures for the month ended February 29, 2020.
A written report of the Police Departments activity for the month ended February 29, 2020 was presented to Mayor and Council Members for review.
Item 9: Mayor Roberts
Mayor Roberts commended City Manager Wilmarth for his efforts in communicating up to date information concerning the COVID-19 Virus to council members and staff.
Mayor Roberts stated he would like to establish a youth council to involve and teach the youth in the City about local government. Mayor Roberts anticipated having the program in place by mid-summer.
Item 10: Council Comments
Council Member O’Malley stated the city ball fields would once again be home to Georgia Dizzy Dean Championship Baseball Tournaments.
Council Member Prettyman gave an update on the Sign Ordinance Committee meeting held prior to the council meeting. He stated the group made progress and hoped to have a draft to present to council soon,
Item 11: Public Comments – None
Item 12: Executive Session (If Needed)
Item 12: Adjourn
There being no further business for Mayor and Council consideraton a motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn at 8:35 PMThe minutes of this March 12, 2020 City Council Meeting approved this 14th Day of May 2020.
__________________________
A.R. (Rick) Roberts, III, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Karen L. Jordan, City Clerk
