Regular Council Meeting

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 07, 2023 at 7:00 PM CITY HALL BUILDING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Invocation - Pastor Malcom Lewis - Beacon of Light Church B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Add Items to Agenda 2. CONSENT AGENDA – INFORMATION AND UPDATE (No action required by Council – See Specific Department Director before a Meeting) 3. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA Motion made by Anderson, Seconded by Myrick. Voting Yea: Leverette, Adams, Elder, Lamar A. Approve Bills B. Approve Legal Bills C. Approve Minutes of Regular Council Meeting 4. EXCEPTION TO CONSENT AGENDA 5. CITIZENS REPORT Mrs. Ann Turner confirmed council dates for September. Mr. Derek Caffe was concerned about the 2022 Comp Plan being inline with developers. Mayor Clemons confirmed that it is inline. Mr. Tim Adams was concerned about the Police Department staff having so much turnover and is wanting to make sure council is aware of it and checking into why and what is happening. Mr. Maurice Clines is a resident at the Village at the Park community. He is wanting permission to park his truck on city property beside his house. Mr. Weaver stated we would have to check into it further before giving permission.  Pastor Malcom Lewis is concerned about the property across from the Cenacle. The property holds water and he is concerned about the health hazards from the standing water.. Mr. Weaver stated they could meet out there with the property owner to discuss further options. 6. GAS SYSTEM REPRESENTATIVE Ollie Clemons Mr. Kimbrough stated the Gas System is getting gas in the ground preparing for winter. 7. FINANCE REPORT Valerie Anderson, Chairperson Denise Lowe, Director A. Monthly Financial Report 8. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Melanie Elder, Chairperson Elizabeth Young, Director A. No Report 9. POLICE DEPARTMENT Devon Myrick, Chairperson Scott Hamilton, Police Chief A. A. Austell Police July 2023 Crime Stats 10. FIRE DEPARTMENT Marlin Lamar, Chairperson Brandon Merritt, Fire Chief A. Fire Report June 2023 11. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Sandra Leverette, Chairperson Bo Garrison, Director A. August 2023 -Public Works-City Council Agenda. 12. PARKS DEPARTMENT Meredith Adams, Chairperson Darrell Weaver, Director A. Juneteenth Weekend 6/16 – 6/17 13. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Valerie Anderson, Chairperson Darrell, Weaver, Director A. Code Enforcement Report  B. Application 2023-04SLUP: Special Land Use Permit request by M&M Waste, Inc. to allow for the continued use as a recycling facility located at 5491 Austell Powder Springs Road (Tax ID #19128100150, 19128100160, 19128200090 and 19128200450). The property is currently zoned GC, general commercial. Mrs. Anderson turned this over to Mr. Kimbrough for a public hearing. Mr. David Weinstein spoke on behalf of his parents who run the company. No one spoke in opposition. Mrs. Anderson made a recommendation to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mrs. Adams. Motion passed. 6-0 Application 2023-04SLUP: Special Land Use Permit request by M&M Waste, Inc. to allow for the continued use as a recycling facility located at 5491 Austell Powder Springs Road (Tax ID #19128100150, 19128100160, 19128200090 and 19128200450). The property is currently zoned GC, general commercial. The SLUP was approved with the following 3 stipulations: 1. The applicant shall continue to work with staff on the landscape and fencing enhancements to improve buffering and screening measures. 2. The applicant shall not make any additions or modifications to the subject property due to extensive flood hazard areas identified by FEMA (per staff's attached documents). If any modifications become necessary, the applicant shall work with the Public Works Department to ensure compliance with FEMA regulations are met. 3. Except as otherwise provided herein, the development shall meet all City of Austell codes and the provisions of the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations unless specifically approved by the Austell Board of Variance and Zoning Appeals. Motion made by Anderson, Seconded by Adams. Voting Yea: Leverette, Myrick, Elder, Lamar 14. ATTORNEY, DUPREE & KIMBROUGH Executive Session regarding a personnel matter. No motions made and no votes taken per Mayor Clemons. Motion made by Anderson, Seconded by Leverette. Voting Yea: Myrick, Adams, Elder, Lamar 15. MAYOR’S REPORT A. CMA Meeting August 8, 2023 at 6:30 pm Hosted by City of Powder Springs The Green Magnolia  4371 Marietta Street Powder Springs 16. ADJOURN ADJOURN Motion made by Myrick, Seconded by Adams. Voting Yea: Anderson, Leverette, Elder, Lamar