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

AGENDA
October 8, 2020

Notice is hereby given that this meeting will be conducted with the City Council and Staff via conference call at the date and time described above for the purpose of discussion and voting regarding any and all city business. The public may access this meeting via telephone. The public may access this meeting via telephone by dialing 1 (877) 615-4339. When prompted enter passcode 68090519#. Participants will be muted. If you have a question or comment you would like to submit to the Mayor or City Council, please send by email to ewilmarth@cityofballground.com by 5:00 PM Wednesday, October 7, 2020. The meeting can also be viewed live via the City’s Facebook Page. If you need additional information please call City Hall 770-735-2123.

Item 1: Meeting Called to Order

Item 2: Roll Call of Council Members

Item 3: Approval of Agenda

Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager

Item 5: Approval of August 13, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes

Item 6: Old Business
a) Consider 2nd Reading of Application for Alcohol License (Consumption on premises)
Applicant: 1984 Brewin LLC/DBA Rock Solid Brewing
Location: 345 Gilmer Ferry Rd
b) Annexation Petition 2020-A01: Ridge Mill Associates, LLC 9.99 Acres located on Northridge Rd

Item 6: New Business
a) Consider Resolution 2020-R-08 as related to petition to change zoning of 10 +/- acres on Northridge Road from AG (General Agriculture) to RZL/Ball Ground (Zero-Lot0Line) for single family residential. Applicant: Ridge Mill Associates, LLC
b) Consider First Reading Annexation Petition 2020-A02:
Applicant: Lynwood Development – 560 Old Dawsonville Road
c) Consider First Reading Annexation Petition 2020-A03
Applicant: Fred Brackett – 619 Old Dawsonville Rd
d) Consider First Reading Annexation Petition 2020-A04
Applicant: City of Ball Ground – 1.34 acres landlocked property located north of where public access road ends (Roberts Lake Rd)
e) Consider Interdev Change Order #1 for Storm Utility Data Collection Project
f) Consider an Intergovernmental Agreement for Transportation Improvement Project identified as “2021 Ball Ground Resurfacing Project” between Cherokee County, GA. And City of Ball Ground, GA.
g) Consider an Intergovernmental Agreement for Transportation Improvement Project identified as “Old Canton Road at Commerce Lane Guardrail Project” between Cherokee County, GA. And City of Ball Ground, GA.
h) Consider adoption of SDS
i) Consider Request by CCWSA to modify service area to exclude certain parcels
j) Ratify purchase of 2021 Police Vehicle
k) Consider Installation of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station
l) Consider Authorizations of Small Business Grants

Item 7: City Manager Comments

Item 8: Mayor Roberts

Item 9: Council Comments

Item 10: Public Comments

Item 11: Adjourn

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

AGENDA
August 13, 2020

Notice is hereby given that this meeting will be conducted with the City Council and Staff via conference call at the date and time described above for the purpose of discussion and voting regarding any and all city business. The public may access this meeting via telephone. The public may access this meeting via telephone by dialing 1 (877) 615-4339. When prompted enter passcode 6447118# Participants will be muted. If you have a question or comment you would like to submit to the Mayor or City Council, please send by email to ewilmarth@cityofballground.com by 5:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2020. The meeting can also be viewed live via the City’s Facebook Page. If you need additional information please call City Hall 770-735-2123.

Item 1: Meeting Called to Order

Item 2: Roll Call of Council Members

Item 3: Approval of Agenda

Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager

Item 5: Approval of July 9, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes

Item 6: New Business
a) Consider Adoption of Fire District Tax Rate for 2020
b) Consider Adoption of Amendment to Fire and Emergency Services Agreement with Cherokee County
c) Consider Application for Alcohol License (Consumption on premises)
Applicant: 1984 Brewing LLC/DBA Rock Solid Brewing
Location: 345 Gilmer Ferry Rd
d) Consider Agreement between the City of Ball Ground and SAFEbuilt Georgia, LLC for Services (Building Inspections)
e) Consider Purchase of F-250 Vehicle for Water/Sewer Department
f) Consider Acquisition of Property Parcel 2020-A
g) Consider Bid Award for Surplus Property (420 Gilmer Ferry Road aka 420 Main Street)
h) Consider RESOLUTION 2020-R05 to accept Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Grant established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES)
i) Annexation Petition 2020-A01: Ridge Mill Associates, LLC
9.99 Acres located on Northridge Rd.
Item 7: City Manager Comments

Item 8: Mayor Roberts

Item 9: Council Comments

Item 10: Public Comments

Item 11: Adjourn

Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council
City of Ball Ground, Georgia
Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
July 9, 2020

Notice is hereby given that this meeting will be conducted with the City Council and Staff via conference call at the date and time described above for the purpose of discussion and voting regarding any and all city business. The public may access this meeting via telephone. The number and pass code will be published on Monday, July 6, 2020. Participants will be muted. If you have a question or comment you would like to submit to the Mayor or City Council, please email comments to ewilmarth@cityofballground.com by 5:00 PM Wednesday, July 8, 2020.
The meeting can also be viewed live via the City’s Facebook Page. If you need additional information please call City Hall 770-735-2123.

Item 1: Meeting Called to Order / Approval of Agenda

Item 2: Roll Call of Council Members

Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance

Item 3: Public Hearing – Property Tax Increase for 2020

Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager

Item 5: Approval of June 11, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes

Item 6: Old Business
a) Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance Change for Package Alcohol Sales by Restaurants
b) Consider 2nd Reading of Sign Ordinance
c) Consider 2nd Reading of Chapter 14 – Building Code Regulations (Cherokee County)
d) Consider 2nd Reading of Cherokee County Animal Ordinance.

Item 7: New Business
a) Consider Adoption of Millage Rate for 2020 Property Tax
b) Consider Adoption of Fire Tax for 2020
c) Consider Resolution GEFA Loan LC2019993
d) Consider Resolution GEFA Loan 2914L37WQ
e) Consider Adoption of Fee Schedule

Item 8: City Manager Comments

Item 9: Mayor Roberts

Item 10: Council Comments

Item 11: Public Comments

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
June 11, 2020

Notice is hereby given that this meeting will be conducted with the City Council and Staff via conference call at the date and time described above for the purpose of discussion and voting regarding any and all city business. The public may access this meeting via telephone by dialing 1 (877) 615-4339. When prompted enter passcode 7156 989#. Participants will be muted. If you have a question or comment you would like to submit to the Mayor or City Council, please send by email to ewilmarth@cityofballground.com by 5:00 PM Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
The meeting can also be viewed live via the City’s Facebook Page. If you need additional information please call Eric Wilmarth (770)735-2123.

Item 1: Meeting Called to Order / Approval of Agenda

Item 2: Roll Call of Council Members

Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance

Item 3: Appearances

Item 4: Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager

Item 5: Approval of May 14, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes

Item 6: Old Business
a) Consider Second Reading of the 2020/2021 Operating Budget

Item 7: New Business
a) Public Safety Memorandum of Understanding: An Agreement between Cherokee County and City of Ball Ground
b) Consider 1st Reading of Ordinance Change for Package Alcohol Sales by Restaurants
c) Consider 1st Reading of Sign Ordinance
d) Consider Establishment of 2020 Operational Property Tax Millage Rate
e) Considers Memorandum of Understanding: An Agreement between Cherokee County and City of Ball Ground for services of the County Marshal’s Office
f) Consider Adoption of Chapter 14 – Building Code Regulations (Cherokee County)
g) Consider Adoption of Cherokee County Animal Ordinance.

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

Revised: June 9, 2020 PM

Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council

City of Ball Ground, Georgia

Ball Ground City Hall ~ 7:00 P.M.

AGENDA

May 14, 2020

Notice is hereby given that this meeting will be conducted with the City Council and Staff via conference call at the date and time described above for the purpose of discussion and voting regarding any and all city business. The public may access this meeting via telephone by dialing 1(877)615-4339. When prompted enter passcode 6708104#. Participants will be muted. If you have a question or comment you would like to submit to the Mayor or City Council, please send by email to ewilmarth@cityofballground.com by 5:00 PM Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

The meeting can also be viewed live via the City’s Facebook Page. If you need additional information please call City Hall 770-735-2123.

Item 1:  Meeting Called to Order

Item 2: Roll Call of Council Members

Item 2: Pledge of Allegiance

Item 3:  Appearances

Item 4:  Announcements/Informational Items/Project Updates – City Manager

Item 5:  Approval of February 20, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes

March 26, 2020, Emergency Special Called Council Meeting Minutes

Item 6: Old Business

Item 7:  New Business

1. Consider Resolution to Accept Grant ($100,000 reimbursement grant for Roberts Lake Acquisition)
2. Consider 1^st Reading of Proposed budget
3. Consider Budget Hearing date of June 4, 2020, at 5:00 PM
4. Consider CDBG Cooperation Agreement

Item 8:  City Manager Comments

Item 9: Mayor Roberts

Consider Proclamation National Garden Week June 7-13, 2020 in honor of the Ball Ground Garden Club (Anestsa-Ga-Da) –

Item 10: Council Comments

Item 11: Public Comments

Item 12: Executive Session (If Needed)

Item 12: Adjourn