Regular Meeting of the Roswell Mayor and City Council, Monday, June 19, 2006, 7:30 p.m.

Posted Wednesday, June 21, 2006

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Mayor Jere Wood presiding

Council members present: Lori Henry, Kent Igleheart, Terry Joyner, David Tolleson, and Paula Winiski. Jerry Orlans was absent, excused.

Welcome – Mayor Jere Wood

Pledge of Allegiance - Sons of the American Revolution

 

 

1. Approval of May 31, 2006 Open Forum Minutes (detailed minutes to replace Council Brief Minutes adopted on June 12, 2006); approval of June 12, 2006 Council Brief Special Called Minutes; and approval of June 12, 2006 Council Brief Zoning Minutes.

Administration and Finance

2. Approval for the Mayor to sign Natural Area Conservation Easements.

Community Development

3. Approval to authorize the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a contract with Heath and Lineback Engineers in the amount of $17,300 for design of the Charles Place CDBG Waterline Improvement Project. Environmental/Public Works

4. Approval of extension of Jordan, Jones and Goulding contract performance period for professional Program Management Services to be effective July 1, 2006 with an expiration date of June 30, 2007. The contract amount is $215,000. Transportation

Tolleson moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Igleheart seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

 

Mayor’s Report

1. Reading of the Proclamation for National Flag Day honoring the adoption of our first official flag of the United States in 1777.

• The Mayor read the Proclamation for National Flag Day.

2. Recognition of City of Roswell employee veterans honored at Roswell’s Memorial Day Ceremony.

• Three City of Roswell employees were honored for their military service. They include: Police Detective Ken Kraus; Police Officer Michael Matthews; and Park Ranger Jacob Long.

3. Presentation by Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

• Brandon Beach, Chairman of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, presented a summary of the benefits of chamber membership.

Public Safety – Councilman David Tolleson4. Approval of Budget Amendment 3520CP-06-19-06 in the amount of $10,000 to recognize revenue and authorize spending authority for the renovations at Fire Station #2 as a winner in the Maxwell House and HGTV “Spruce Up Your Firehouse” contest.

· The City’s Fire Department won a $10,000 grant from Maxwell House and HGTV to “spruce up” the kitchen in Fire Station 2.

· The budget amendment will increase the revenue and expenditure budget in the Capital Projects Fund by $10,000 to reflect the grant.

Tolleson moved approval. Henry seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

Councilman Igleheart introduced the City’s new yard waste and curb-side recycling collector, Community Waste Services. They will begin yard waste collection July 1, 2006.

 

Mayor’s Report – continued:

5. Approval of the FY 2006-2007 Budget for the City of Roswell, Georgia in the amount of $96,799,696. (Second Reading of Budget Ordinance.)

• The City Attorney read the ordinance.
• Budget Director Mike Erwin presented an overview of the FY 2006-2007.
• Public comment heard.

Henry moved approval of the budget with the following amendments:

• 2000 Bond Fund - Decrease the Holcomb Bridge Road Multi-Use project (Steeplechase to Fouts Road) from $350,000 to $40,000 to cover design for the project.
• 2000 Bond Fund - Add the Holcomb Bridge Road sidewalk project in the amount of $310,000.
• General Fund - Add funds for lobbying assistance in the amount of $20,000 in contingency.
• Capital Project Fund - Decrease the Dobbs Drive project from $300,000 to $60,000 and move it to Capital Projects Contingency pending an assessment from the risk manager on the working conditions of 105A Dobbs and coordination with the Space Needs Plan.
• Capital Projects Fund - Decrease funding for Mimosa Boulevard Extension from $916,000 to $650,000.
• General Fund - Barrington Hall – Add a requirement that the FY 2007 operating budget for Cost Center 6181 in the amount of $244,362 is contingent upon approval of a three year operating plan to increase the volunteer base and raise revenues to fund components of the Barrington Hall Master plan.
• Capital Projects Fund - Delete funding in the amount of $50,000 for Roswell River Walk – Ace Sand Property.
• Capital Projects Fund - Delete funding in the amount of $50,000 for Roswell River Walk – Wells Tract.
• Capital Projects Fund - Increase the Sidewalk Connectivity Program from $250,000 to $350,000.
• 2000 Bond Fund - Decrease development of the Riverwalk from $1,444,794 to $1,344,794.
• 2000 Bond Fund - Add funding in the amount of $100,000 for the Ace Sand Property and the Wells Tract, $50,000 each.
• Hotel Motel Tax Fund – Delete $3,000 for “Alive After 5” and fund this project from the FY 2006 funds.
• Capital Projects Fund – Add $476,300 for Holcomb Bridge Road sidewalks.

Winiski seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

6. Approval of the FY 2006 – 2007 millage rate of 6.087. (Third Reading of Millage Rate.)

· The City Attorney read the ordinance.

· Roswell’s millage rate will remain the same as the FY 2005/06 millage rate at 6.087.

· Public comment invited.

Henry moved approval. Joyner seconded and the motion passed 5-0

 

Community Development – Councilman Jerry Orlans

7. Conservation Subdivision, Paragon Development, Coleman Drive, Land Lot 317

(Deferred from June 12, 2006 Zoning Meeting)

· The applicant requested a deferral of the hearing to the July 10, 2006 Zoning meeting.

Tolleson moved approval to defer the item to the July 10, 2006 meeting. Igleheart seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

Environmental/Public Works – Councilman Kent Igleheart

8. Approval to authorize the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a contract with Integrated Science and Engineering (ISE) in the amount of $71,430 for professional services for completion of a Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study.

• The study will look at future funding sources for stormwater in Roswell.
• It will include public education and outreach; GIS analysis of impervious area; GIS analysis of existing stormwater CIPs and outstanding work orders; and other issues of implementation of a potential funding source.

Igleheart moved approval. Tolleson seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

Recreation and Parks – Councilman Terry Joyner

9. Approval of Budget Amendment 6120-06-19-06 in the amount of $125,000 to reflect increased revenues received and expenditures incurred in the Participant Recreation Fund for FY 2006.

Joyner moved approval. Henry seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

10. Approval of Budget Amendment 6195-06-19-06 in the amount of $543.50 to reflect increased revenues and expenditures in the Special Populations Task Force Cost Center.

Joyner moved approval. Tolleson seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

City Administrator’s Report

11. Approval to reschedule the Mayor and Council meeting on Monday, July 3, 2006 to Wednesday, July 5, 2006 and approval to add July 3, 2006 as a one time additional paid holiday to the City of Roswell holiday schedule.

Winiski moved approval. Joyner seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

Adjournment of Meeting

The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.

Work Session of Mayor and Council, Monday, June 19, 2006

The Council Brief is produced at the request of the Mayor's Office and City Administration. Public comments are noted as heard by Council but not quoted or paraphrased. This document includes limited presentation by Council and invited speakers in summary form.

 

Mayor Jere Wood presiding

Council members present: Lori Henry, Kent Igleheart, Terry Joyner, Jerry Orlans, David Tolleson, and Paula Winiski. Jerry Orlans was absent, excused.

 

The Work Session was deferred to a future date.

Promoting the City of Roswell

 

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