HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CC - 01/31/2009 - MINS 01 31 09 SCWS (Migrated from Optiview)Special Called Work Session of the Milton City Council
Saturday, January 31, 2009, at 10.00 a.m_
Page 1 of 2
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 documenr includes limited
presentation by Council and invited speakers in summary form. This is an of tial record of the Milton City Council Meeting proceedings. Official Meetings
are audio recorded.
The Special Called Work Session of the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton was held on Saturday,
.lanuary 31, 2009 at 14:40 AM, Mayor Pro Tem Tina D'Aversa presiding.
Council Members Present: Councilmember Karen Thurman, Councilmember Julie Zahner Bailey,
Councilmember Bill Lusk, Councilmember Burt Hewitt, Councilmember Tina D'Aversa, Councilmember Alan
Tart
Absent: Mayor Joe Lockwood/excused
Mayor Pro Tem D'Aversa
• Called the Special Called Work Session to order.
Motion and Vote. Councilmember Thurman moved to approve the Special Called meeting agenda adding an
onsite visit to Nix Road. Councilmember Zahner Bailey seconded the motion. There was no Council
discussion. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
4n -Site visit of the Crabapple Community Building, 12615 Broadwell Road, and the Bethwell
Community Building, 2695 Hopewell Road.
Crabapple Community Building, 12615 Broadwell Road
City Attorney Jarrard
• Advised the Councilmembers the property is deeded to Fulton County for 4-H Club, Boy Scout, Home
Demonstration Club and other agricultural purposes of interest in the community where the property is
located and shall be used for these public purposes under the supervision and direction of the County
Agricultural Agent of Fulton County.
■ It was noted that the building has not been used for approximately three years and was approximately
1,000 square feet.
■ Staff and elected officials viewed the building, as well as the exterior of the property.
• Staff will confirm whether or not the building is identified as historical,
The tree save area will be identified to protect the root zone and to eliminate parking in the critical root
zone areas.
• Staff will contact the owner of adjacent property to discuss the existing ingresslegress easement to initiate
discussion regarding possible changes to that easement.
• Staff will provide the elected officials with an actual survey of the property to include any and all
easements, right-of-ways, identification of trees, sewer, as well as research an exclusivity clause for
parking.
• The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be requested to assist with the selection of the Parks
Master Plan consultant.
Public Comment
Tom Statham, Milton, Georgia
0 Stated that he thought that sewer was installed in September.
Special Called Work Session of the Milton City Council
Saturday, January 31, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.
Page 2 of 2
• There could be an overlapping easement that might create future problems.
On -Site Visit to Nix Road
Public Works Director Drake
+ We initiated a project to improve gravel roads, including placement of new gravel. The gravel placed on
the roadways did not meet the gravel specification called out in the contract and this issue has been
discussed with the contractor and supplier.
• Some material was removed and a larger -sized rock was put down to test a remedy and that was not
sufficient.
■ The contractor agreed to take up all of the materials placed on the road.
• It was requested that staff contact Fulton County to ask what mixture they used when resurfacing the
gravel roads.
• It was suggested that a driveway at Birmingham Park be used for future testing of alternative roadway
surfaces.
Bethwell Community Building, 2695 Hopewell Road
City Attorney Jarrard
• Advised the Councilmembers the "described property is deeded to Fulton County for community club
house purposes to be used by 4-H Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Home Demonstration Clubs, Garden
Clubs, and/or other agricultural clubs and other purposes of interest to the community where the property
is located and shall be used for these public purposes under the supervision and direction of the County
Agricultural Agent of Fulton County
In the event the above described property should cease to be used for the purposes outlined; or in the
event the proposed community building to be erected thereon should not be commenced within a period
of six months from this date; or in the event the proposed community house should be allowed to
deteriorate to an extent that it is not used or useful for community club house purposes; then in either of
said events, the legal title to said property shall immediately revert to party of the first part, its successors
[sic] and assigns."
■ Staff and elected officials viewed the building, as well as the exterior of the property_
Staff will provide the elected officials with an actual survey of the property to include any and all
easements, right-of-ways, identification of trees, etc.
• Staff will initiate discussion with any heirs regarding the deed restrictions.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Hewitt moved to adjourn the Special Called Work Session. Councilmember
Tart seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion. The motion passed unanimously.
After no further business, the Work Session adjourned at 12.50 p.m.
Date Approved: February 18, 2009
ea e R. Marchiafava, City Clerk Joe Lockwood ayor