City Council

City of Bowdon Mayor and Council Meeting Monday December 9, 2024 7:00PM Mayor and Council Chambers, 182 Grammar School Road I.- IV. Agenda Items: The Mayor and City Council met for a regular meeting on Monday, December 9th, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Randy Saxon at 7:00PM. The invocation was led by Ken Bowman, Liberty Baptist Church Minister, and was followed with the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present: Mayor Randy Saxon Councilmember Jan Johnson Councilmember Bobby Elliott Councilmember Wes McEntyre Absent: Mayor Pro-tem Marty Johnson Staff present: City Manager Jeff Reese City Clerk Susan Pierce Police Chief Mark Brock City Attorney Kevin Drummond V. Approval of Meeting Agenda VI. Approval of Minutes The minutes from the November 11, 2024 meeting were approved with no objections. The agenda was approved with no objections. At this time, Mayor Saxon presented a Certificate of Recognition to Averi Lowen, Bowdon High School Cross- Country State Champion. VII. Public Comments Sadie Young, owner of Flicker + Flame Candle Co., spoke about the lack of downtown parking for customers as well as staff. Mayor and Council assured her that they were working on a solution. VIII. Business Session A. ARPA Obligations – City Manager Reese explained that the ARPA funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024. The plan is to obligate it for salary reimbursement, and using the funds from the salaries covered for projects including improvements at the water and sewer plants, Master Plan, Sidewalks, handicap parking, and zoning updates. B. Moratorium on New Residential Construction – Council noted that we need to conduct an infrastructure study as well as a zoning ordinance update before approving any new construction other than the projects already approved. There will be a 180-day moratorium on all new construction projects. Motion by Councilmember McEntyre to approve a resolution enacting a 180-day moratorium on any new construction in the city limits of Bowdon; second by Councilmember Jan Johnson; motion carried unanimously.  City of Bowdon Mayor & Council Meeting Minutes December 9, 2024 C. Board Appointment – Bowdon Housing Authority – Mayor Saxon spoke with Kristy Bowen who agreed to serve on the Bowdon Housing Authority. Motion by Councilmember Jan Johnson to approve the appointment of Kristy Bowen to the Bowdon Housing Authority to replace Cathy Pollard; second by Councilmember McEntyre; motion carried unanimously. D. Meeting Time Change – Council wishes to change the work session and council meeting times from 7:00PM to 6:00PM beginning in January 2025. Motion by Councilmember McEntyre to approve changing the work session and council meeting times from 7:00PM to 6:00PM beginning in January 2025; second by Councilmember Elliott; motion carried unanimously. E. Alcohol License Renewals – The following businesses have submitted their applications and payments for renewal of their alcohol licenses: O’berry’s Pies and Pints, Bowdon Mini Mart, El Mezcal Restaurant, Magnificent Group, Bowdon Food and Gas, and Tacos El Torito. Motion by Councilmember McEntyre to approve the renewal of the alcohol licenses listed above as presented; second by Councilmember Elliott; motion carried unanimously. F. Mayor’s Reports – The Gymnastics Center Dedication is tentatively scheduled for January 5 at 2:00. G. City Manager Reports – Mr. Reese discussed ARPA funding, Zoning Ordinance update, residential construction moratorium, water usage study, the Gymnastics Center, self-insured employee health insurance, Master Plan for the city, organizational charts, sidewalk repairs, biweekly meetings with HD Excavations, Carroll EMC stakeholder breakfast, Watts Park survey, flow charts for permits and other tasks, solid waste disposal bids, street sign replacements, meeting with Matt Windom from Carroll County Water Authority, and cemetery maintenance. H. Department Reports – no questions. IX. Financial Session A. Property Tax Unpaid Balance Summary B. November Financial Reports C. Cash Balances as of 12/03/2024 Motion by Councilmember McEntyre to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel; second by Councilmember Jan Johnson; motion carried unanimously. X. Executive Session Motion by Councilmember McEntyre to exit Executive Session; second by Councilmember Elliott; motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilmember McEntyre to adjourn the meeting; second by Councilmember Elliott; motion carried unanimously. XII. Adjournment _________________________ ________________________ Mayor Randy Saxon City Clerk Susan Pierce