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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CC - 01/05/2015 - MINS 01 05 15 REG (Migrated from Optiview)Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday , January 5, 20 J5 at 6:00 pm Page lof6 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 January 5,2015 at 6:00 PM, Mayor Joe Lockwood presiding. INVOCATION Remco Brommet, Chaplain for the City of Milton Police and Fire. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Joe Lockwood called the meeting to order. ROLLCALL Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Thurman, Councilmember Kunz, Councilmember Lusk, Council member Hewitt, Councilmember Longoria and Councilmember Mohrig. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (L ed by Mayor Jo e Lockwood) APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA (Agenda Item No. 15-001) Motion and Vote: Councilmember Longoria moved to approve the Meeting Agenda. Councilmember Hewitt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the December 8, 2014 City Council Work Session Minutes . (Agenda Item No. 15-002) (Sudie Gordon, City Clerk) 2. Approval of the December 15, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. (Agenda Item No. 15-003) (Sudi e Gordon, City Cl erk) Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, January 5, 2015 at 6:00 pm Page 2 of6 3. Approval ofa Construction Services Agreement between the City of Milton and Peek Pavement Markings, LLC to Provide Roadway Striping. (Agenda Item No . 15-004) (Carter Lucas, Assistant City Manager) 4. Approval of an Extension for the Amendment to the Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Incode Software to Add the Business License Module. (Agenda Item No. 15-005) (Stacey Inglis, Assistant City Manager) 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 Horne Depot for Freedom Park Efforts. (Presented by Mayor Joe Lockwood) FIRST PRESENTATION 1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Article VI, Financial Management Program, Division 7 -Debt Management Policy. (Agenda Item No . 15-006) (Ken Jarrard, City Attorney) Motion and Vote: Councilmember Mohrig moved to approve the First Presentation Item. Councilmember Thurman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). PUBLIC HEARING ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION 1. Consideration of the Issuance of an Alcohol Beverage License to Windward Parkway Restaurant, LLC dba Ray's New York Pizza, Located at 5230 Windward Parkway, Suite 105, Milton, Georgia 30004. The Applicant is Joseph Karam for Wine, Malt Beverages, and Distilled Spirits. (Agenda Item No. 15-007) (Stacey Inglis, Assistant City Manager) Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, January 5, 2015 at 6:00 pm Page 3 of6 Stacey Inglis, Assistant City Manager The applicant has followed all of the city's required ordinances and staff recommends approval. This is simply a change in ownership. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Hewitt moved to approve Agenda Item No. 15-007. Councilmember Kunz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). 2. Consideration of the Issuance of an Alcohol Beverage License to Article of Faith Enterprises, LLC dba Ricco's, Located at 14155 Highway 9, Suite 500, Milton, Georgia 30004. The Applicant is David Lupica for Wine, Malt Beverages, and Distilled Spirits. (Agenda Item No . 15-008) (Stacey Inglis, Assistant City Manager) Stacey Inglis, Assistant City Manager The applicant has followed all of the city's required ordinances and staff recommends approval. This is a new restaurant and ownership. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Kunz moved to approve Agenda Item No. 15-008. Council member Longoria seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). ZONING AGENDA (None) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Consideration of a Resolution and Ordinance Amending the Charter for the City of Milton, Georgia. ORDINANCE NO. 15-0 1-232 (Agenda Item No . 14-344) (Discussed at December 8, 2014 Council Work Session) (New Business at December 15,2014 Regular Council Meeting) (Ken Jarrard, City Attorney) Ken Jarrard, City Attorney This is the second presentation of a potential resolution that would change the city's charter with respect to the specific grant of authority to allow us to enter into leases and maintenance operation agreements with respect to city property. I would like to see this language in the charter with respect to our ability to engage in these types of leases or management agreements. If you adopt this tonight, it will change your charter in two places; Section 1.12 and Section 6.32. If adopted, this will be sent to the Secretary of State and it will be added to the local laws that are published annually. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Thurman moved to approve Agenda Item No. 14-344. Council member Kunz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, January 5, 2015 at 6:00 pm Page 4 of6 NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of a Resolution of the Milton City Council to Extend the 2012 -2015 Strategic Plan through the End of2015. RESOLUTION NO. 15-01 -321 (Agenda Item No . 15-009) (Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager) Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager As you recall, we adopted our first Strategic Plan which was a three year plan and would carry us through 2014. It is set to expire in 2015. I would like for us to continue to have a Strategic Plan in place. This is simply a request to extend the Strategic Plan for one year. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Mohrig moved to approve Agenda Item No. 15-009. Council member Longoria seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0). 2. Consideration of a Resolution of the Milton City Council to Re-Adopt the Five GMA Ethics Principles for Recertification to be a Georgia Certified City of Ethics. RESOLUTION NO. 15-01 -3 22 (Agenda Item No . 15-010) (Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager) Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager This is simply a resolution that you will adopt from time to time if you want to continue to be a City of Ethics with GMA. This re-affirms the council's pledge to conduct its affairs according to the following five standards: • Serve others, not ourselves. • Use resources with efficiency and economy. • Treat all people fairly. • Use the power of our position for the well-being of our constituents. • Create an environment of honesty, openness and integrity. In order to continue to be a City of Ethics, this resolution will need to be adopted tonight. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Kunz moved to approve Agenda Item No. 15-010. Councilmember Thurman seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0). Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, January 5, 2015 at 6:00 pm Page 5 of6 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ST AFF REPORTS 1. Discussion of Health Insurance Benefits for Elected Officials. (Sam Trager, Human Resources Director) Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager Per your request for more information regarding the opportunity for you to receive health insurance benefits through the city, I have compiled some data for you. The city has two plans that employees can choose from. They are the base plan and the buy up plan. The base plan is the plan that we set our baseline from. The buy up plan is for employees who want to have the ability to buy up to a better plan in which they contribute funds into the base plan so that they have lower deductibles and co-pays. If you decided to be a part of the city's health insurance plan this year, it would not cost the city any additional money because our premiums will remain the same. However, going forward in future years, if you choose to participate in our healthcare plan, you will be included in the questionnaire that compiles all the medical information necessary to calculate the city's premium. We cannot guarantee that your participation in the city's healthcare plan will not cause the city's premium to rise because we are not privy to your medical history. After further discussion, council agreed to ask Todd Bryant, President of Ascension Insurance, Inc. to discuss health insurance benefits for elected officials at the January lih Work Session. Chris Lagerbloom, City Manager I would like to discuss the naming of the Hopewell House. Previously, you asked me to research the property and provide you with names that have meaning toward the house. Before you is a list of about 10-12 names that have history with the house and property. I have had several email exchanges with Norman Broadwell who is an expert on the history of Milton. Norman told me that the land goes back as far as the 1830's based on a land transaction at that time. The property was transferred from a gold trust to its first owner but was then sold to Thomas Byrd, Sr. for $50.00. Council member Lusk has suggested that we name it the Thomas Byrd House. The council agreed on this name for the house. Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Monday, January 5 , 2015 at 6:00 pm Page 6 of6 ADJOURNMENT (Agenda Item No. 15-011) Motion and Vote: Councilmember Thurman moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:56 p.m. Councilmember Longoria seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). Date Approved: January 21 , 2015