Roswell Special Called Meeting Brief

Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2006

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City of Roswell

Community Information Division

www.roswellgov.com

Prepared: Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Prepared by: Julie Brechbill, 770.594.6416

jbrechbill@ci.roswell.ga.usSpecial Called Meeting of the Mayor and City Council, Monday, November 27, 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, Terry Joyner, Jerry Orlans, David Tolleson and Paula Winiski.

Welcome - Mayor Jere Wood

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

 

Administration-Finance - Councilwoman Lori Henry

1. Approval of an Ordinance to annex Overlook at Litchfield Subdivision, Litchfield Hundred Subdivision, and Arnold Mill Property (Second Reading)

* City Attorney David Davidson read the ordinance.

* The Litchfield Hundred/Arnold Mill Road property consists of 587.27 acres and its owners have petitioned for annexation into the City of Roswell using the 60 percent method.

· Owners of 92.24 percent of the property and 75 percent of the registered voters approved.

· The assessed value of the proposed annexed Litchfield Hundred/Arnold Mill property is $13,901,460 and will generate approximately $84,618 in property taxes.

· The Overlook at Litchfield subdivision consists of 80.05 acres and its owners have petitioned for annexation into the City of Roswell using the 60 percent method.

· Owners of 65.58 percent of the Overlook at Litchfield property approved the annexation.

· There are no residents currently living on the Overlook at Litchfield property.

· The assessed value of Overlook at Litchfield subdivision is $757,560 and will generate approximately $4,611 in property taxes.

· The resolution initiates the annexation and zoning process with the City.

· If approved, the annexation would become effective on December 1, 2006.

* Public comment heard.

Councilwoman Henry moved approval. Councilman Tolleson seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

2. Approval of an Ordinance to annex Summerhill Estates area. (Second Reading)

* City Attorney David Davidson read the ordinance.

* The Summerhill Estates subdivision consists of 20.68 acres and its owners have petitioned for annexation into the City of Roswell using the 60 percent method.

* Owners of 90 percent of the land area and 70 percent registered voters approved the annexation.

* The resolution initiates the annexation and zoning process with the City.

* If approved, the annexation would become effective on January 1, 2007.

* The assessed value of Summerhill Estates is $2,203,240 and will generate approximately $13,411 in property tax.

* The Administration and Finance Committee recommended approval at its November 2, 2006 meeting.

* Public comment invited.

Councilwoman Henry moved approval. Councilman Orlans seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

3. Approval of an Ordinance to annex Sweet Apple Crossing Extended. (Second Reading)

* City Attorney David Davidson read the ordinance.

* Sweet Apple Crossing Extended consists of 98.09 acres and its owners have petitioned for annexation into the City of Roswell using the 60 percent method.

* Owners of 73.11 percent of the land area and 62.63 percent of the registered electors approve.

* If approved, the annexation will become effective on December 1, 2006.

* The assessed value of Sweet Apple Crossing Extended is $4,580,240 and will generate approximately $27,880 in property taxes.

· Public comment invited.

Councilwoman Henry moved approval. Councilman Orlans seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

4. Approval of an Ordinance to annex Cagle-Etris Area. (First Reading)

* City Attorney David Davidson read the ordinance.

* The Cagle-Etris area consists of 231.744 acres and has submitted a petition for annexation into the City of Roswell using the 60 percent method.

* More than 60 percent of the owners of the land area and registered voters signed the petition.

* The assessed value of the Cagle-Etris area is $5,858,100 and will generate approximately $35,658 in property taxes.

* The annexation will take effect on January 1, 2007.

· Public comment heard.

Councilwoman Henry moved approval. Councilman Joyner seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

5. Approval of a resolution to initiate procedures for the annexation of the Fox Hall area.

· City Attorney David Davidson read the resolution.

· The Fox Hall area consists of 237.57 acres and has submitted a petition for annexation into the City of Roswell using the 60 percent method.

· More than 60 percent of the land owners and registered voters signed the petition.

· The resolution initiates the annexation and zoning processes.

* If approved, the annexation would take effect on January 1, 2007.

* The assessed value of the Fox Hall area is $19,022,160 and will generate approximately $115,788 in property taxes.

This item was deferred until the November 28, 2006 Special Called Council meeting.

6. Approval of an ordinance to annex Pettett-Ebenezer. (First Reading)

* City Attorney David Davidson read the ordinance.

* The Pettett-Ebenezer area consists of 37.229 acres and has submitted a petition for annexation into the City of Roswell using the 100 percent method.

* If approved on second reading of the ordinance, the annexation will be effective on December 1, 2006.

* Public comment invited.

Councilwoman Henry moved approval. Councilman Orlans seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

6. Recommendation for closure to discuss litigation.

Councilman Tolleson moved approval. Councilman Joyner seconded and the motion passed 6-0.

Adjournment of Meeting

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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