Regular Council Meeting

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2024 at 7:00 PM CITY HALL BUILDING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Invocation - Pastor Cindy Conner - Clarkdale United Methodist 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 A. Approve Bills B. Approve Legal Bills C. Approve Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Motion made by Anderson, Seconded by Myrick. Voting Yea: Anderson, Leverette, Myrick, Adams, Elder, Lamar 4. EXCEPTION TO CONSENT AGENDA 5. CITIZENS REPORT Tim Adams has concerns regarding the Police Dept. & City Hall moving to the Threadmill Complex. Mayor Clemons addressed his concerns. Derek Caffe has concerns regarding moving City Hall and there being an anchor in the downtown area to attract citizens to the businesses. Mayor Clemons addressed his concerns. Ann Turner has concerns regarding the extension of the Silver Comet Trail & Police vehicles at the Threadmill Complex. Mayor Clemons and Cpt. Garrett addressed her concerns. 6. GAS SYSTEM REPRESENTATIVE Ollie Clemons Attorney Kimbrough stated the gas company is in good shape and the rates are up in January. 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. Patrol Stats and CIU Stats 10. FIRE DEPARTMENT Marlin Lamar, Chairperson Brandon Merritt, Fire Chief A. Monthly Run Report /Year-End Report 11. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Sandra Leverette, Chairperson Bo Garrison, Director A. Purchase of a New 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department to accept and approve the quote of John Thornton Cadillac, as the lowest quote, in the amount of $46,787.00 for a 2024 GMC 1500Serra Crew Cab Standard Box Four Wheel Drive truck to be added to the Public Works Fleet Department. Quotes received: Name Amount Jim Ellis Buick GMC Atlanta $48,495.53 Carl Black Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc $48,250.00 John Thornton $46.787.00 The funds will come from SPLOST, 335-4200-54-2500. Motion made by Lamar, Seconded by Adams. Voting Yea: Anderson, Leverette, Myrick, Adams, Elder, Lamar B. Purchase of 2024 GMC Canyon It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department to accept and approve the quote of John Thornton Cadillac, as the lowest quote, in the amount of $39,599.00 for a 2024 GMC Canyon Four Wheels Drive truck, to be added to the Public Works Fleet Department. The Public Works Department reached out to Hardy Chevrolet Buick GMC and was informed that General Motors has halted the production of the 2024 GMC Canyon 4WD for Government  purchasing for all dealerships across Georgia. Hardy does not have any available vehicles in their inventory. Quotes received: Hardy Chevrolet Buick GMC No bid Jim Ellis Buick GMC Atlanta: $58,156.56 John Thornton Cadillac $39,599.00 The funds will come from SPLOST 335-4200-54-2500. Motion made by Lamar, Seconded by Adams. Voting Yea: Anderson, Leverette, Myrick, Adams, Elder, Lamar C. Purchase of Two New Full Size Three-Line Message Sign Traffic Trailers It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department to accept and approve the quote of Aramsco DBA Tran Safe, as the lowest quote, in the amount of $ 35,057.00 for two (2) full-size three-line message boards to be added to the Public Works Department. Quotes received: Name Cost per unit Quantity Total Aramsco DBA Tran Safe $17,528.50 (2 total =$35,057.00) Trans Supply $18,995.00 $37,990.00 Light Shop $20,656.00 2 $41,312.00 The funds will come from SPLOST, 335-4200-54-2500. Motion made by Lamar, Seconded by Adams. Voting Yea: Anderson, Leverette, Myrick, Adams, Elder, Lamar D. Purchase of a New Light Tower It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department to accept and approve the quote of United Rental, as the lowest quote, in the amount of $12,560 for a new light tower to be added to the Public Works Department. Quotes received: Patriot Contractors Equipment Sales & Supply -Allmand $16,224.00 Generac $16,282.00 Wanco Power and Light $16,140.20 United Rental $12,560.00 The funds will come from SPLOST, 335-4200-54-2500. Motion made by Lamar, Seconded by Adams. Voting Yea: Anderson, Leverette, Myrick, Adams, Elder, Lamar 12. PARKS DEPARTMENT Meredith Adams, Chairperson Darrell Weaver, Director A. No Report Mr. Myrick encouraged citizens to go by the parks around the city and scan the QR code and complete the survey. 13. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Valerie Anderson, Chairperson Darrell, Weaver, Director A. January 2024 Code Enforcement Report B. Application 2023-07 SLUP: Special Use Permit Request by Mark Campbell 6171 & 6183 Pine Street Application 2023-07 SLUP: by Mark Campbell to allow for truck storage located at 6171 & 6183 Pine Street (Tax ID#02061820010, #02061820011 and #02061820012). The property is currently zoned LI (Light Industrial). The full staff report and supporting documents are attached. Attorney Kimbrough opened the public hearing and swore in Lane Campbell & Colby Henson. Mr. Campbell stated there would be a maximum of 25 trucks and the property would be fenced in. Mrs. Anderson made a motion to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Myrick. Motion passed. 6-0 After hearing Mr. Campbell & Mr. Henson's description of the property, the motion was made to deny the request. Motion made by Elder, Seconded by Myrick. Voting Yea: Adams, Lamar Voting Nay: Anderson, Leverette, Myrick, Elder C. Alcohol License Approvals Attached is a listing of Alcohol Privilege License Renewal requests received. Each applicant has conducted and passed the required background checks by the Austell Police Department. Staff recommends approval of each of the requests listed. Taqueria La Tecampana 1936 Veterans Memorial Highway, Austell GA 30168 (Raul Eduardo Cuevas) Austell Food Store 5565 Austell Powder Springs Rd, Austell GA 30106 (Fareed Sevani) Sebo, LLC (Quick Serve) 131 Maxham Road, Austell GA 30168 (Deedarali Boricha)  Motion made by Elder, Seconded by Myrick. Voting Yea: Anderson, Leverette, Myrick, Adams, Elder, Lamar 14. ATTORNEY, DUPREE & KIMBROUGH A. No Report 15. MAYOR’S REPORT A. CMA Meeting February 13, 2024, at 6:30 PM Cobb Chamber of Commerce 1100 Circle 75 Pkwy #1000 Atlanta, GA 30339 16. ADJOURN Motion made by Myrick, Seconded by Anderson. Voting Yea: Anderson, Leverette, Myrick, Adams, Elder, Lamar