Roswell Council Brief

Posted Wednesday, July 19, 2006

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City of Roswell

Community Information Division

(770) 641-3727

www.roswellgov.com

Prepared: Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Prepared by: Julie Brechbill, (770) 594-6416

Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council, Monday, July 17, 2006, 7:30 p.m.

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, David Tolleson, and Paula Winiski. Councilman Terry Joyner and Jerry Orlans were absent, excused.

Welcome – Mayor Jere Wood

Pledge of Allegiance – Sally White

 

 

1. Approval of June 19, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes (detailed minutes to replace Council Brief Minutes adopted on July 5, 2006); approval of July 5, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes (detailed minutes to replace Council Brief Minutes adopted on July 10, 2006); and approval of July 10, 2006 Council Brief Minutes. Administration and Finance

2. Approval of a Resolution to Submit a FY 2007 Wireless Communities Georgia Grant Application seeking $1,500,000 in State Funds to design, develop and deploy a wireless city-wide network. Administration and Finance

Councilwoman Winiski moved approval of the consent agenda. Councilwoman Henry seconded and the motion passed 4-0.

 

 

 

1. Acknowledgement of donation from the Roswell Recreation Association for purchase and installation of spray ground at riverside Park.

· Roswell Recreation Association has set aside funds up to $225,000 for this zero depth water playground project.

· On July 13, 2006, the Recreation Committee recommended approval.

· All costs associated with this project will be the responsibility of the Roswell Recreation Association.

Henry moved approval. Igleheart seconded and the motion passed 4-0.

Administration-Finance – Councilwoman Lori Henry

2. Approval of a Resolution to increase the E-911 charge on Roswell wireless phone bills from $1.00 to $1.50 for the implementation of E-911, Phase II service.

• Phase II service will provide E-911 with automatic number identification and automatic location identification of a wireless caller.
• The Administration and Finance Committee recommended approval at its July 6, 2006 meeting.

Henry moved approval. Igleheart seconded and the motion passed 4-0.

Public Safety – Councilman David Tolleson

3. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for the provision of 911 emergency communications services to the City of Sandy Springs, Budget Amendment BA3800-07-17-06 to increase the E911 FY2007 Approved Expenditure Budget from $1,575,000 to $4,393,184 and to increase the FY2007 E911 Approved Revenue Budget from $1,575,000 to $5,172,580 and Budget Amendment BA3800CP-07-17-06 to re-appropriate $150,000 from Capital Projects Fund Reserves for the communication console upgrade.

• Roswell will provide emergency 911 services for the City of Sandy Springs police and fire departments.
• In order to carry out the contract, Roswell will hire 20 additional communications officers and install seven additional dispatch stations within its existing facility.
• The cities anticipate the center will receive 120,000 calls a year for service from Sandy Springs residents.
• Roswell will provide the services to Sandy Springs for 10 years under the agreement.
• Public comment invited.

Tolleson moved approval. Henry seconded and the motion passed 4-0.

Transportation – Councilwoman Paula Winiski

4. Approval of a Resolution authorizing payment of the option price set forth in the Option Agreement for Parcel 4 for the Grimes Bridge Road Bridge Replacement Project #05TRA002 in an amount not to exceed $2,700.

• The Grimes Bridge project replaces the bridge over Big Creek and will realign the intersection of Grimes Bridge Road and Oxbo Road.
• Public comment invited.

Winiski moved approval. Tolleson seconded and the motion passed 4-0.

5. Approval authorizing payment to Shelley J. Thomas Sears for the Pine Grove Road Bridge Replacement Project for right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $10,000 and approval of Budget Amendment 9710-07-17-06 in the amount of $10,000 for the re-appropriation of unspent 1995 Bond funds.

Winiski moved approval. Henry seconded and the motion passed 4-0.

City Attorney’s Report

6. Recommendation for closure to discuss litigation.

Tolleson moved approval. Henry seconded and the motion passed 4-0.

City Administrator’s Report

7. Recommendation for closure to discuss personnel.

Henry moved approval. Winiski seconded and the motion passed 4-0.

Adjournment of Meeting

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Work Session of the Mayor and City Council, Monday, July 17, 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, David Tolleson, and Paula Winiski. Councilman Terry Joyner and Jerry Orlans were absent, excused.

The work session was called to order at 7:55 p.m.

Promoting the City of Roswell

· Community Information Manager Julie Brechbill led the discussion.

· Promotion efforts by the Community Information Office and Convention & Visitors Bureau were discussed.

· Roswell’s current promotion plan was discussed.

· A survey of residents was discussed.

· There was a consensus from Mayor and Council to survey residents and then return with the results before developing a new promotion plan.

 

 

The work session adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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