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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CC - 10/04/2007 - MINS 10 04 07 REG (Migrated from Optiview) Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 7:00 pm Page 1 of 4 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 recorded. The Regular Council Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton was held on October 4, 2007 at 7:00 PM, Mayor Joe Lockwood presiding. INVOCATION Mayor Lockwood introduced Scott Seeke, The River Church, who gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lockwood called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL City Clerk Marchiafava called the roll. Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Karen Thurman, Councilmember Julie Zahner Bailey, Councilmember Bill Lusk, Councilmember Tina D’Aversa-Williams, Councilmember Neal O’Brien, and Councilmember Rick Mohrig. (Councilmember Morhig arrived at the meeting at 7:35 PM) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Lockwood led the Pledge of Allegiance APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA City Clerk Marchiafava read Agenda Item No. 07-382. Staff would like to request the following changes to the Meeting Agenda: 1. Under the Consent Agenda, postpone the approval of August 16, 2007 regular meeting minutes to the October 18, 2007 meeting. 2. Add to Reports and Presentation a Proclamation for Code Enforcement Appreciation Month. 3. Add to Reports and Presentations a Proclamation naming Kathleen Smith as City of Milton Young American Patriot for 2007. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Thurman moved to approve the Meeting Agenda as amended. Councilmember Lusk seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Lockwood read the rules for Public Comment. City Clerk Marchiafava called the public comment: Charles Norton, 1255 Summit Road, Alpharetta, GA • Issue of sign size. • Tree preservation versus private property rights. • Ethics questions directed to City Attorney. Jon Carroll, 2140 Country Way, Milton, GA • Congratulated everyone for a job well done on the Milton Round-Up. Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 7:00 pm Page 2 of 4 REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS Reading of a Proclamation for Code Enforcement Appreciation Month. (Added by Motion and Vote) Deputy Director of Community Development Mike Tuller recognized the efforts of Milton Code Enforcement Officers Issac Lewis and Troy Smith on behalf of the City of Milton. Mayor Lockwood read the Proclamation proclaiming the month of October, 2007 as Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation month and presented it to Issac Lewis and Troy Smith. Presentation of Proclamation naming Kathleen Smith as City of Milton Young American Patriot for 2007. (Added by Motion and Vote) Councilmember Neal O'Brien read the Proclamation proclaiming Kathleen Smith as the City of Milton Young American Patriot for 2007, in keeping with highest tradition of Girl Scouts, the Young America's Foundation and the United States of America. She earned the Gold Award, through her exceptional accomplishments in the National Honor Society, competitive sports, music, and countless other pursuits as a Milton High School Senior. CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Marchiafava read the Consent Agenda: 1. (Agenda Item No. 07-383) Approval of the August 9, 2007 Special Called Meeting Minutes. (Agenda Item No. 07-384) 2. Approval of the August 16, Regular Meeting Minutes. (Postponed by Motion and Vote) 3. (Agenda Item No. 07-385) Approval of the August 23, 2007 Special Called Minutes for the 5:30 PM mtg. 4. (Agenda Item No. 07-386) Approval of the August 23, 2007 Special Called Work Session Minutes. 5. (Agenda Item No. 07-387) Approval of the August 23, 2007 Special Called Minutes for the 8:30 PM mtg. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Thurman moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended (Items 1, 3, 4 and 5). Councilmember D’Aversa seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. FIRST PRESENTATION City Clerk Marchiafava read the first presentation items: (Agenda Item No. 07-388) 1. RZ07-012 - 980 Birmingham Road - To rezone from C-1 to C-1 to allow the existing wine store to sell liquor/spirits not to exceed 30% of its total inventory. (Agenda Item No. 07-389) 2. RZ07-016 - Text Amendment to the City of Milton Zoning Ordinance, Article 12G, State Route 9 Overlay District. (Agenda Item No. 07-390) 3. Approval of an Ordinance to Adopt Revisions to the City of Milton Personnel Policy Handbook. Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 7:00 pm Page 3 of 4 (Agenda Item No. 07-391) 4. Approval of a Telecommunications Ordinance. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Zahner Bailey moved to approve the First Presentation items listed above. Councilmember O’Brien seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Lockwood: • Milton Round-up great success. • He has a bet with Mayor Bodker of Johns Creek on local football games. • The loser has to wear other team's jersey to their City Council meeting. Mayor Lockwood: Called for Council Reports. There were none. Mayor Lockwood: Called for Staff Reports. STAFF REPORTS Interim City Manager Chris Lagerbloom: • Advised that tomorrow is the deadline for a joint Milton/Johns Creek/Sandy Springs grant regarding recycling. There is no cash match. • Part of grant through Department of Community Affairs. • Turn-key special event recycling program. • If awarded the grant would be between $6,000-$7,000. • This would assist Milton in meeting state mandated waste production goals. Project Coordinator Linda Blow: • Provided an update on Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival. • 40 antique vendors • 30 art vendors • Several food vendors • Met with Public Safety personnel regarding closing Mid Broadwell. City Clerk Marchiafava read agenda item No. 07-392. EXECUTIVE SESSION The purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss personnel. Councilmember Mohrig arrived at this time. Motion and Vote: Councilmember Lusk moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:33 pm. Councilmember O’Brien seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion and Vote: Councilmember Thurman moved to adjourn the Executive Session at 7:45 pm. Councilmember O’Brien seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion. The motion passed unanimously. Regular Meeting of the Milton City Council Thursday, October 4,2007 at 7:00 prn Page 4 of 4 RJ3CONVENE REGULAR MEETING Mation and Vote: Councilmember Zahner-Bailey moved to reconvene the Regular Meeting of October 4,2007 at 7:49 pm. Councilmember D'Aversa seconded the motion. There was no CounciI discussion. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOUIUVMF,NT Motion and Vote: Councilmember Mohrig moved to adjourn the regular meeting of October 4,2007. Councilmember Zahner-Bailey seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion. The motion passed unanimously. After no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm. Date Approved: November 1,2007 I1..i ~G!L~C~UI'&~ R. Marchiafava, City Clerk '