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205 Lawrence Street City of Marietta Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Meeting Minutes CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION R. Steve Tumlin, Mayor Cheryl Richardson, Ward 1 Grif Chalfant, Ward 2 Johnny Walker, Ward 3 G. A. (Andy) Morris, Ward 4 Reggie Copeland, Ward 5 Michelle Cooper Kelly, Ward 6 Joseph R. Goldstein, Ward 7 Monday, February 12, 2018 5:15 PM Council Chamber Presiding: R. Steve Tumlin, Mayor Present: Cheryl Richardson, Grif Chalfant, Johnny Walker, Andy Morris, Reggie Copeland, Michelle Cooper Kelly and Joseph R. Goldstein Also Present: Bill Bruton, City Manager Doug Haynie, City Attorney Stephanie Guy, City Clerk CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tumlin called the meeting to order at 5:22 p.m. MINUTES: 20180135 Agenda Work Session - January 8, 2018 Review and approval of the January 8, 2018 Agenda Work Session minutes. The motion was made by Council member Chalfant, seconded by Council member Kelly, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 6 – 0 – 0 Approved Absent for the vote: Andy Morris BUSINESS: 20180173 BLW Report Council Member Michelle Cooper Kelly gives the Board of Lights and Water (BLW) report for the meeting held on Monday, February 12, 2018. Reported City of Marietta Page 1 Printed on 2/20/2018 12:12:34PM  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION Meeting Minutes February 12, 2018 20180094 Hands-Free Driving Ordinance Request to implement a Hands-Free Driving Ordinance for the City of Marietta. Motion to implement a Hands-Free Driving Ordinance for the City of Marietta, with an effective date of April 1, 2018. The motion was made by Council member Kelly, seconded by Council member Richardson, that this matter be Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 6 – 1 – 0 Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda Voting Against: Joseph R. Goldstein 20180166 North Square Building Elevations (Rear Loaded) Motion to approve exterior elevations for North Square townhomes located around Caldwell Circle (Units 70 - 90). The motion was made by Council member Morris, seconded by Council member Richardson, that this matter be Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 7 – 0 – 0 Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda 20180179 School Bus Cameras in Marietta Request to direct City Attorney to review City ordinance and procedures of School Bus Camera traffic laws and bring forth enhancing recommended amendments thereto, if any, to subsequent J/L meeting. Further, to “reaffirm” City’s School Bus camera contract with MCS. Discussion was held. There was general agreement to take no action. No Action Taken 20180205 Temporary Access Easement for 849 Franklin Gateway Request for council consideration of temporary access easement to Atlanta United F.C. Easement would allow vehicle storage and access of the rear of AUFC training facility to conduct a construction project. Motion to approve the temporary access easement to Atlanta United F.C. Easement would allow vehicle storage and access of the rear of AUFC training facility to conduct a construction project. City of Marietta Page 2 Printed on 2/20/2018 12:12:34PM CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION Meeting Minutes February 12, 2018 The motion was made by Council member Walker, seconded by Council member Kelly, that this matter be Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 7 – 0 – 0 Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda 20180214 Soaring Drive Speed Table Study Request by Council Member Michelle Cooper Kelly for a motion authorizing a speed table study on Soaring Drive. Motion authorizing a speed table study on Soaring Drive. A motion was made by Council member Morris, seconded by Council member Richardson, that this matter be Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 6 – 0 – 0 Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda Absent for the vote: Grif Chalfant 20180204 Chalktoberfest Street Closures A motion to approve Street Closures for Chalktoberfest 2018. Motion to approve Street Closures for Chalktoberfest 2018 as listed and waive City Code Section 10-4-070 (C) and (E) to provide for the consumption of beer and wine in Glover Park and the sale and consumption of beer and wine adjacent to Glover Park for the duration of the event. Further, to sponsor said event to permit businesses with a valid permit under 10-4-070 (F) to engage in alcohol sales, with the temporary street closures as stipulated by Council. The motion was made by Council member Richardson, seconded by Council member Copeland, that this matter be Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 7 – 0 – 0 Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda 20180218 Amendment to the Lease with Marietta Leasehold, L.P. Approval of an Amendment to the lease between the City of Marietta and Marietta Leasehold, L.P. A motion was made by Council member Kelly, seconded by Council member Richardson, that this matter be Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 7 – 0 – 0 Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda City of Marietta Page 3 Printed on 2/20/2018 12:12:34PM  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION Meeting Minutes February 12, 2018 20180217 Budget Amendment Appropriation of Tourism funding for Gone with the Wind facility. Motion to approve the appropriation of $200,000 of Tourism funding for Gone with the Wind facility, along with an amendment to the Welcome Center Contract to appropriate the funding. The motion was made by Council member Kelly, seconded by Council member Morris, that this matter be Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 7 – 0 – 0 Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda A brief discussion was held regarding the Allgood Road at Cobb Parkway Intersection Improvement Project. A motion was made by Council member Kelly, seconded by Council member Morris, to suspend the rules of order to add an item to the agenda to authorize acquisition of a portion of property and easements along the South Frontage Portion of Walker School property along Allgood Road for the purpose of construction the Right Turn Lane - Allgood Road at Cobb Parkway Intersection Improvement Project in exchange for $150,000 and stipulations as listed below. 1. Walker School will relocate their existing fence along their playground by March 1, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 7 – 0 – 0 Approved (See new agenda item 20180219) A motion was made by Council member Kelly, seconded by Council member Morris, to add agenda item 20180219 related to the Allgood Road at Cobb Parkway Intersection Improvement Project to the Council consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 7 – 0 – 0 Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda 20180174 Draft City Council Agenda Review and approval of the Wednesday, February 14, 2018 DRAFT City Council Agenda. -under Minutes: Agenda item 20180137 was added to the consent agenda as amended. -under Ordinances: Agenda items 20180027, 20180030, 20180040 and 20180041 were added to the consent agenda. City of Marietta Page 4 Printed on 2/20/2018 12:12:34PM  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION Meeting Minutes February 12, 2018 -under Ordinances: Agenda items 20180028, 20180042, 20180043 and 20180044 were removed from the agenda. -under Judicial/Legislative: Agenda items 20180088, 20180089, 20180090 and 20180091 were added to the consent agenda with Joseph Goldstein voting against. -under Parks and Rec.: Agenda item 20180099 and 20180185 were added to the consent agenda. -under Other Business: Agenda item 20180086 was added to the consent agenda as a Motion to deny. -under Other Business: Agenda item 20180138 and 20180168 were added to the consent agenda. Discussed 20180175 Executive Session Executive Session to discuss legal, personnel, and/or real estate matters. A motion was made in open session by Council member Morris, seconded by Council member Kelly, to enter an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation and real estate sale/lease/purchase. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 6 – 1 – 0 Approved Voting Against: Joseph R. Goldstein The Executive Session was held. A motion was made in open session by Council member Morris, seconded by Council member Kelly, to exit the Executive Session. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 7 – 0 – 0 Approved Following the executive session, a motion was added to the Council agenda: The motion was made by Council member Chalfant, seconded by Council member Morris, to consider the sale of 17 acres of property on Franklin Gateway. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 7 – 0 – 0 Approved City of Marietta Page 5 Printed on 2/20/2018 12:12:34PM  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION Meeting Minutes February 12, 2018 20180096 2018 Appointed Official Review Discussion involving annual required review of appointed officials. Motion to set salaries of the following appointed officials payable in installments per city administrative procedures retroactive to January 1, 2018: 1. Administrative Assistant to the Mayor: $50,000 per year, set at 40 hours per week, and amendment of the associated employment agreement. 2. City Clerk: $70,000 per year. 3. City Manager: $213,075.20 per year, and amendment of the associated employment agreement. 4. BLW General Manager: $133,660.80 per year. 5. Municipal Court Judge: $70,065.75 per year. 6. Prosecuting Attorney: $66,635.85 per year. The motion was made by Council member Richardson, seconded by Council member Chalfant, that this matter be Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Vote: 7 – 0 – 0 Recommended for Approval - Consent Agenda ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Stephanie Guy, City Clerk Approved: _________________ City of Marietta Page 6 Printed on 2/20/2018 12:12:34PM