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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CC - 02/03/2014 - MINS 02 03 14 REG (Migrated from Optiview)Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, February 3 , 2014 at 6:00 pm Page 1 of7 This summary is provided as a convenience and service to the public, media, and staff. It is not the intent to transcribe proceedings verbatim . Any reproduction of this summary must include this notice. Public comments are noted and heard by Council, but not quoted. This document includes limited presentation by Council and invited speakers in summary form. This is an official record of the Milton City Council Meeting proceedings. Official Meetings are audio and video recorded. The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton was held on February 3, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Mayor Joe Lockwood presiding. INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER Mayor Joe Lockwood called the meeting to order. ROLLCALL Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Kunz, Councilmember Large, Councilmember Hewitt, Councilmember Thurman, Councilmember Lusk and Council member Longoria. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA (Agenda Item No . 14-029) Motion and Vote: Councilmember Thurman moved to approve the Meeting Agenda with the following changes: • Add an Executive Session to discuss personnel. • Add a Proclamation. Councilmember Mohrig seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, February 3, 20 J 4 at 6:00 pm Page 2 of7 PUBLIC COMMENT Abbe Laboda, 13825 Brittle Road, Milton, Georgia 30004 I am in partnership with Laura Rencher for Preserve Rural Milton. I wanted to let you know some feedback that we have gotten from the community. We've worked really hard, as I'm sure you already know. You've seen the signs and magnets. If you have been on our website you have seen an overwhelming response from the community about our efforts. Just to give you some numbers, we set up a website about three weeks ago and we have over 1,000 unique visitors on a daily basis. Then, we started a Facebook page and in three days we have had over 521 likes; 991 use; and as of today we have received over 1,000 signatures on the petition that you are aware of. We decided to gain momentum for effort for conservation for Rural Milton by creating yard signs and car magnets. In just two weeks, I have delivered over 190 yard signs, I have knocked on 190 doors, and we have sold just under 400 car magnets. The response from the community has been overwhelming. I think they like you again. There was a big divide as you well know in the last four or five years from all the controversy that we have had. I've made great stride and effort in trying to talk with everybody door by door; literally door by door. They are asking if you are listening to us, I say, yes, you are listening to us. We are working together. Do you agree with us? Yes, you agree with our initiatives. Are there any problems? No, no problems, no issues, we are working together. So, I am trying very hard to bridge the gap between the community and what Laura is working with you on the different initiatives. I'm getting handwritten notes and verbal thank you for our work. I've come across people who are angry; they have shouted at me because they are mad at you; not me, but because they are mad at you. They are disappointed, they are tearful, they are distrustful of the city and many people have just given up to complacency and are welcoming a new effort. One of the two big things that have come up with conversations with everyone is that I am trying to educate them on what a green print is; that is the very first step to defining what steps we need to take moving forward. Those folks who have a slight understanding of what that is. They are in agreement and are looking for you to do something about it. The other big bit of feedback that I am getting is clear cutting. People are really upset about the clear cutting. They don't understand the building business, they don't understand the development business, and they don't understand the numbers that go along with it. I try to explain to them that it is the easiest and most effective cost efficient way for them to do their business; they don't care, obviously, I don't care. They don't want to see the trees clear cut. So, I am asking you if there is anything we can do about that. I don't know what that means, I don't know what that looks like, I don't know where we go from here, but I am asking you if we can stop clear cutting. Maybe the City of Milton can be one of the first to start that effort. I know that clear cutting is completely legal within forest practices within Georgia. Developers and builders have taken that route because it is easier for them. I get that; I understand but there are consequences to all of that. So, I've told them that I would ask you if we can put some motions in place where we can end clear cutting within the City of Milton. Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, February 3, 2014 at 6:00 pm Page 3 of7 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Milton and ECOFLO, Inc. for Milton's Household Paint and Chemicals Collection Event (HPCC) on February 22, 2014. (Agenda Item No. 14-030) (Cindy Eade, Sustainability Coordinator) Motion and Vote: Councilmember Lusk moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Kunz seconded the motion . The motion passed unanimously (7-0). REPORTS AND PRESENT A TIONS 1. Proclamation Recognizing Chris Lagerbloom's Credentialed Manager Designation from ICMA. (Mayor Joe Lockwood) FIRST PRESENTATION (None) PUBLIC HEARING (None) ZONING AGENDA (None) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the City of Milton Radar Permit to Include the Cambridge High School Zone. (Agenda Item No. 14-024) ORDINANCE NO. 14-02-197 (First Presentation at January 22,2014 Regular Council Meeting) (Carter Lucas, Public Works Director) Carter Lucas, Public Works Director This is an ordinance amendment to update our radar permit to include the Cambridge High School zone . I do need to make one correction. The Birmingham Falls School zone was also included in this amendment. So, this would update our overall speed table to include those two school zones. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Hewitt moved to approve Agenda Item No . 14-024. Council member Longoria seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, February 3, 2014 at 6:00 pm Page 4 of7 NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of A Resolution Reappointing a Member to the City of Milton Board of Zoning Appeals for District 3/Post 1. (Agenda Item No. 14-031) RESOLUTION NO. 14-02-289 (Mayor Joe Lockwood) Joe Longoria, Councilmember Nancy Plesnarski, who has been serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals since I took office in 2010, has agreed to serve for another term. The term is for four years. She has done an excellent job and I would like to reappoint her. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Kunz moved to approve Agenda Item No. 14-031 appointing Nancy Plesnarski to the Board of Zoning Appeals for District 3/Post 1. Councilmember Thurman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 2. Consideration of A Resolution Reappointing a Member to the City of Milton Historic Preservation Commission for District 3/Post 1. (Agenda Item No. 14-032) RE S OLUTION NO. 14 -02 -290 (Mayor Joe Lockwood) Joe Longoria, Councilmember Travis Allen has been serving on the Historic Preservation Commission since its inception . This appointment is a two year term. Travis would like to continue serving on the commission. He is currently the Chairman. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Mohrig moved to approve Agenda Item No. 14-032 appointing Travis Allen to the Historic Preservation Commission for District 31P0st 1. Council member Hewitt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 3. Consideration of A Resolution of the City of Milton, Georgia Enacting A Moratorium for 180 Days to Bar The Acceptance of Applications for Rezonings to the CUP, NUP, TR, R-2 and R-2A Zoning Districts. (Agenda Item No. 14-033) RE S OLUTION NO. 14 -02 -291 (Ken Jarrard, City Attorney) Ken Jarrard, City Attorney The council may recall that on January 6, 2014, we adopted a temporary moratorium to prevent the filing ofrezonings to the CUP, NUP, TR, R-2 and R-2A Zoning Classifications while we worked on the performance standards. We are continuing to do that, however, what the law anticipates is that while you can adopt an emergency moratorium, you need to have a Public Hearing before you adopt a longer Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, February 3, 2014 at 6:00 pm Page 5 of7 tenn moratorium. That is what we have done . We have advertised this for a Public Hearing. When the Public Hearing is over, if you prefer , you can adopt the resolution and this will extend the moratorium for the following three trigger points: 1. 180 days after the adoption of this resolution. 2. To the approval by the City Council of an extended moratorium. 3. Upon the adoption of amendments to the perfonnance standards for CUP, NUP, TR, R-2 and R­ 2A zoning classifications . Mayor Lockwood I will now open it up for Public Comment. Walter Rekuc, 615 Scarlet Oak Trail, Milton, Georgia 30004 I am not speaking for or against this. However, the one thing I would like to request is that if you are putting a moratorium; don't put a maximum time limit. Try to put a limit whenever you feel that the project is completed and you have come up with a resolution that seems reasonable. Then, bring it back to the council to be heard and resolved. The second thing is that if you do go through with this, I ask that you create a committee and have that committee assembled with people who are within the community including neighborhoods , developers, builders, real estate agents, bankers, etc. in order to have a good cross-section of the community. I think to really look at something, it is best to have people that can look at both sides of the process and see what could be resolved and come up with a good product. This is a good way of looking at possible solutions and getting immediate input from those individuals who are the most affected. City Attorney Jarrard 180 days is the longest amount of time that this moratorium can be in effect. However, if the council decides to enact modifications, it could end sooner than 180 days. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Hewitt moved to approve Agenda Item No. 14-033. Councilmember Mohrig seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 4. Consideration of A Resolution Adopting the City of Milton Parks and Recreation Department Youth Sports Concussion Policy. (Agenda Item No. 14-034) RESOLUTION NO . 14-02 -292 (Jim Cregge, Parks and Recreation Director) Jim Cregge, Parks and Recreation Director In 2013, the state of Georgia legislature passed a bill mandating that all agencies that provide youth sports must have a policy that pertains to dealing with concussions to include education and how to safely return to play. Before you is the City of Milton's policy that is very much in line with what the law is calling for. We have also created a parent education verification form. In addition, we have also created pocket reminders which highlight how to deal with concussions and when to safely return to play. These concussion cards will be distributed to every single participant; players, parents , and coaches . We have also included a waiver fonn that every parent of each player is required to sign. Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, February 3, 2014 at 6:00 pm Page 6 of7 Motion and Vote: Councilmember Kunz moved to approve Agenda Item No. 14-034. Council member Lusk seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 5. Consideration and Possible Approval of a Land Acquisition Contract for a +/-2.1404 Acre Parcel of Property in the Crabapple Community of Milton. The Proposed Acquisition Involves an Assemblage of Parcels Located between Crabapple Circle to the North and Crabapple Road to the South, and is Otherwise Identified as Portions of Fulton County Tax Parcels 22 400111350092 , 22400111350258,22400111350126 , 22 400111350118 , and 22 4001113 50266. The Acquisition Price is $900,000 . The Seller is SHF Crabapple , LLC. (Agenda Item No. 14-035) (Chris Lagerbloo m, City Manager) Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager This is the first of two potential land acquisition contracts that are being brought to you tonight. This is the first time they have been brought out of Executive Session and presented to the public . These parcels are located in Crabapple immediately behind the stores such as the Twisted Thread, etc. These parcels are owned by two individuals. This would make an excellent location for City Hall to be built. This agenda item is for your approval to bring this proposal to these sellers in the hope that they will accept our offer. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Thurman moved to approve Agenda Item No. 14-035 and give City Manager Lagerbloom the authority to sign all documents needed at the closing pertaining to the purchase of these properties . Councilmem ber Lusk seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 6. Council Consideration and Possible Approval of a Land Acquisition Contract for a +/-.3277 Acre Parcel of Property in the Crabapple Community of Milton. The Proposed Acquisition Involves a Parcel Located between Crabapple Circle to the North and Crabapple Road to the South, and is Otherwise Identified as a Portions of Fulton County Tax Parcel 22 400111350217. The Acquisition Price is $46,000. The Seller is ]W Homes , LLC. (Agenda Item No . 14-036) (Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager) Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager With the same presentation as the prior agenda item , this is the other .3 acres that is needed to acquire all the land that we are seeking. This particular parcel has a different owner than the previous parcels. This is our proposed purchase agreement and if you approve this agenda item, I will present this offer to ]W Homes , LLC. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Kunz moved to approve Agenda Item No. 14-036 and give City Manager Lagerbloom the authority to sign all documents needed at the closing pertaining to the purchase of these properties. Councilmember Mohrig seconded the motion . The motion passed unanimously (7-0). Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, February 3, 2014 at 6:00 pm Page 7 of7 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS STAFF REPORTS EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion and Vote: Councilmember Lusk moved to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel at 6:52 p.m. Councilmember Kunz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). RECONVENE Motion and Vote: Councilmember Longoria moved to reconvene the Regular Meeting at 6:58 p.m. Council member Thunnan seconded the motion . The motion passed unanimously (7-0). ADJOURNMENT (Agenda Item No. 14-037) Motion and Vote: Councilmember Lusk moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:59 p.m. Council member Mohrig seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). After no further discussion the Regular Council Meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Date Approved: February 19, 2014. Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk Joe Lockwood, Mayor