Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
May 9, 2019
Meeting called to order by Mayor Rick Roberts
Present for the meeting were:
Mickey O’Malley, Council Member
Lee Prettyman, Council Member
Andrenia Stoner, Council Member
Donna England, Finance Officer
Bryon Reeves, Police Chief
Darrell Caudill, City Attorney
Eric Wilmarth, City Manager
Karen L. Jordan, City Clerk
Absent: Council Members John Byrd and Frank Homiller
Pledge of Allegiance
Appearances – None
Announcements – City Manager Eric Wilmarth
Upcoming Events: May 11 – Movie in the Park
May 19 – Pickin’ in the Park
4th Friday – Open Mic at the Food Court
1st & 3rd Saturday – Farmers Market in the Food Court
June 29 – Fly Betty Band and Annual Fireworks Display
Consider Approval of April 25, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes
Council Member Stoner put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member O’Malley to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2019 Council Meeting as submitted in writing by the City Clerk.
Motion Unanimously Approved
Old Business
Consider Second Reading of FY 2019-2020 Operating Budget
Mayor Roberts noted that the budget had been properly advertised and a public hearing was held on May 2, 2019 with only staff in attendance. No public comments received.
Council Member Stoner put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member Prettyman to approve the FY 2019-2020 Operating Budget as submitted.
Motion Unanimously Approved.
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
Council Member O’Malley put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member Prettyman to approve the second reading of the application for a new alcohol license for Miranda Jackson for 340 Gilmer Ferry Road.
Motion Unanimously Approved
New Business
Consider First Reading of change to Dynamic Breaking Ordinance
The proposed change of the existing ordinance would include the stretch of SR 372 (Ball Ground Highway) from Cherokee Village Drive to Preserve Parkway and also Canton Highway (SR 372) (SR Business 5) to the northern City Limit and south to intersection of Canton Hwy and Howell Bridge Road.
Council Member Stoner put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member Prettyman to approve the first reading of this ordinance as submitted.
Motion Unanimously Approved
Consider First Reading of Changes to Sign Ordinance
Council Member O’Malley put forth a motion, Seconded by Council Member Stoner to remove this item from the agenda.
Motion Unanimously Approved
Consider Adoption of Sidewalk Policy/Sidewalk Fund
City Manager Wilmarth submitted a proposed Sidewalk Policy for Council consideration. The policy would allow the builder/developer an option of either installing sidewalks as required by code or pay into a sidewalk fund to be established by the City at the initial rate of $5.00 per square foot for sidewalk not installed. The fund would be used at the City’s discretion to reclaim, repair or construct sidewalks within the City. Should the developer believe the cost is too high, he (developer) may be given the option of using an approved crew to install the same linear footage of sidewalk at a location to be specified by the City.
Following Council discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Prettyman, Seconded by Council Member O’Malley to approve the Sidewalk Policy as submitted.
Motion Unanimously Approved
City Managers Report
City Manager Wilmarth presented Mayor Roberts and City Council with a written report of operational activities of the City over the previous month. The City Manager covered several of the items in a verbal report.
Chief Reeves presented Council Members with a written report of the Police Department activity for the month of April 2019.
Mayor Roberts Comments
Mayor Roberts stated negations are ongoing with Cherokee County as related to the Service Delivery Strategy. It is hoped we have a signed agreement with the County in the near future,
Council Members Comments
Council Members Prettyman and Stoner commended staff on the work each does for their respected departments.
Public Comments
Comments related to water drainage issues were made from several residents of the Sage Hill Subdivision
City Manager Wilmarth stated the City recently completed a project on South Sharp Mountain Church Lane to deter water from the Sage Hill Subdivision.
Mayor Roberts spoke to the residents concerning the matter and asked City Manager Wilmarth to further look into the complaints.
Executive Session (If Needed)
Adjourn
There being no further business for Mayor and Council Members to consider a motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn at 7:50PM.
The minutes of this May 9, 2019 City Council Meeting approved this 13th Day of June 2019.
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Mayor A. R. Roberts, III Mayor Pro Tem John Byrd
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Council Member Frank Homiller Council Member Mickey O’Malley
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Council Member Lee Prettyman Council Member Andrenia Stoner
Attest: _____________________________
Karen L. Jordan, City Clerk
