Alpharetta Council Meeting of Mayor and Council, March 6th, 2006

Posted Wednesday, March 8, 2006

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Council Meeting Agenda

 

I. Call to Order

 

§ Mayor Arthur Letchas called the Meeting to Order.

 

II. ROLL CALL

 

§ All City Council members were present with the exception of Councilman Aiken who was out of town on business.

 

III. Pledge to the Flag

 

§ Troop 3143 came forward to lead the Pledge.

 

IV. special Presentation

 

A. Human Resources Presented by Shannon Forester

 

§ Shining Star Awards

§ The following employees received Shining Star Awards:

 

Engineering / Public Works

Allen, Bobby

Chatham, Earl

Cochran, Joel

Cousineau, Zachary

Daniels, Verbena

Debord, Alex

Delaney, John

Dockery, Marty

Eicher, Kristina

Grabenstein, Mark

Hunter, Travis

Hyde, Randy

Kenimer, Cole

Kennedy, Clen

Newton, Robert

Owens, Marti

Pifer, Alex

Smith, Kevin

Stephens, Mike

Walls, Kevin

Waters, Jason

Wilson, Jared

Windsor, Matt

Police

Bard, Jim

Bradley, Ron

Braithwaite, Jakai

Burger, Matthew

Davis, Rebekah

Derner, Derick

Farmer, Ken

Frank, Ryan

Harper, Jason

Harris, James

Harth, Kirk

Haynes, Tonya

Jones, Greg

Lagerbloom, Chris

Layne, Shannon

Mechler, Scott

Myers, Randy

Nurse, Keithroy

Parker, Travis

Paul, David

Robison, John

Schulman, Mike

Simpson, Tommy

Stone, Matt

Vash, Scott

Waddell, Billy

Woods, Sean

Court

Judge Zimmerman

Elizabeth Sahlin

Don Bates

Donald Burney

Rita Combs

Dawnene Kahn

Kimberly Klehm

Shoenthal, Fran

Melissa Waddell

Recreation & Parks

Anderson, Marilyn

Fire

Popadics, Joe

Sanders, Keith (for the dept.)

Community Development

Blood, William

 

V. consent agenda:

 

A. Minutes:

 

1. Council Meeting 02.20.06

B. PH-06-AB-03 Chicago Pizza

5975 North Point Parkway

Alpharetta, Georgia 30022

Consumption on the Premises

Liquor, Beer & Wine - Sunday Sales

 

Motion: Councilmember Gibson moved to approve the minutes from the City Council meeting held on 02.20.06 and PB-06-AB-03. Councilmember Paine seconded and the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

 

VI. new business:

 

A. Administration – Presented Bob Regus

 

1. Development Authority Appointment – Mr. Kyle Caswell

 

§ This appointment was recommended by Councilman D.C. Aiken

 

Motion: Councilmember Monson moved to approve the appointment of Kyle Caswell to the development Authority. Councilmember Gibson seconded and the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

 

B. Community Development Department – Presented by Mayor Arthur Letchas

PH-05-16/V-05-23 Danyo Office Building

Consideration of a site plan approval for a proposed two story medical office building to be located on Haynes Bridge Road. The applicant also seeks a variance to the parking requirements, building setbacks and landscape and buffer requirements. The property is legally described as being located in Land Lot 747, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

 

§ This item was denied at the February 27th City Council Public Hearing.

§ The applicant has requested a motion to reconsider.

§ The City Attorney stated that a motion to reconsider could be made at the next meeting which is tonight (03.06.06).

 

Motion: Councilmember Gibson moved to approve the reconsideration of PH-05-16/V-05-23 Danyo Office Building. Councilmember Letchas seconded and the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

 

§ The applicant would like the opportunity to address the sewer issue that impacted residents on Jon Scott Drive.

§ Fulton County will need to get involved to repair the problem.

§ The applicant will have to communicate the steps to repair the sewer issue under the oversight of Dr. John Moskaluk.

§ The solution from Fulton County needs to be in writing.

§ The size of the building is also a concern.

 

Motion: Councilmember Gibson moved to table the reconsideration of PH-05-16/V-05-23 Danyo Office Building until April 24th, 2006 Public Hearing. Councilmember Monson seconded and the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

 

VII. citizens comments:

 

§ Don Nosier 305 Karen Drive regarding how he is pleased with roadway landscaping in Alpharetta.

 

VIII. reports:

 

A. Sam Thomas – Resolutions on Condemnation

 

§ Three remaining parcels are needed to meet the time line for Westside Parkway development between Webb Bridge and Cumming Street.

§ Appraisals of all parcels have been made.

§ The City Attorney read the Resolution for parcel #2.

§ Public comment invited and heard.

 

Motion: Councilmember Monson moved to approve the condemnation resolution for parcel #2(Webb Bridge Road LTD and Richard B. Morrow) as identified in the exhibit provided to the City Council.. Councilmember Gibson seconded and the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

 

§ The City Attorney read the Resolution for parcel #6.

§ Public comment was invited.

 

Motion: Councilmember Monson moved to approve the condemnation resolution for parcel #6 (Sentinel Lakeview Realty, LLC) as identified in the exhibit provided to the City Council. Councilmember Paine seconded and the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

 

§ The City Attorney read the Resolution for parcel #7.

§ Public comment was invited.

 

Motion: Councilmember Gibson moved to approve the condemnation resolution for parcel #7(Sentinel Lakeview Realty, LLC) as identified in the exhibit provided to the City Council. Councilmember Monson seconded and the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

 

B. Debbie Gibson – A Resolution to oppose SB 510 and SR 1040

 

§ SB 510 and SR 1040 would allow property owners and developers the opportunity to circumvent and encroach upon stream buffer Ordinances.

§ The Georgia Municipal Association, the Atlanta Regional Commission, and the Georgia Association of Water Professionals are in opposition to these Bills as well.

§ The City Attorney read the Resolution.

§ Public comment was invited.

 

Motion: Councilmember Gibson moved to approve the Resolution to oppose SB 510 and SR 1040 which could prevent the City from protecting its water buffers. Councilmember DeRito seconded and the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

 

C. Bob Regus - Shannon Forester will be leaving the City in April, 2006.

 

D. Bob Regus – New Department Directors Named

 

§ After service as the Budget and Finance Operations Manager for the City of Alpharetta Finance Department, Carol Wolfe was selected to serve as the Finance Director. Mr. Regus’ selection was supported by the City Council.

§ Deputy Chief Keith Sanders was selected as interim Chief of Fire and Emergency Services by Mr. Regus last week. Mr. Regus’ selection was supported by the City Council. As of Monday, March 06, 2006, he will assume the position as Chief of Fire and Emergency Services.

 

E. Jim Paine

 

§ Family and Friends High School – Alpharetta City Band will performing at Alpharetta High School on Wednesday, March 8th at 7:30. Admission is free.

 

IX. Adjournment: There being not further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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