City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STONECREST, GEORGIA Honorable Mayor Jason Lary, Sr. Council Member Jimmy Clanton, Jr. – District 1 Council Member Rob Turner- District 2 Council Member Jazzmin Cobble – District 3 Council Member George Turner- District 4 Council Member Diane Adoma – District 5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 8, 2019 7:00 p.m. 3120 Stonecrest Blvd. Suite 190 Stonecrest, Georgia I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jason Lary II. ROLL CALL: All members were present III. INVOCATION: Pastor Tony Cash, Global Leadership Christian Center IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: V. APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA: Under appointments Mayor Lary requested #4 to be listed as Zoning Board of Appeals. #2 Parks Steering Committee (from Arabia Mountain Overlay Steering Committee). Councilwoman Adoma made a motion to approve the agenda. Councilman Rob Turner provided the second. Councilwoman added for discussion Chapter 5, 17 and 23. The motion carried unanimously. VI. MINUTES: March 25th, 2019 minutes--Councilman George Turner made a motion to approve the March 25th minutes. Councilman Rob Turner provided the second. The motion carried unanimously. The February 25th, 2019 minutes will be reviewed at the April 22nd, 2019 meeting. VII. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lary presented a proclamation in honor of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Mayor Lary presented a proclamation in honor of the Leadership Preparatory Academy. 1  VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS: John T. Fisher with National Action Network. He shared information concerning a homeowner’s scam. The scam involves mortgage identity theft. Faye Coffield spoke about an Open Records request that she has not received an answer yet. She has an issue with a neighbor who has illegally cut trees even after receiving a Stop Work Order. Mayor Lary took a moment to address Ms. Coffield’s concerns and stated he will personally assist her in getting the problem resolved. IX. APPOINTMENTS: 1. Interim City Manager, Julian Jackson Mayor Lary made a motion to appoint Julian Jackson as the Interim City Manager. Councilman Clanton provided the second. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Arabia Mountain Overlay Steering Committee Mayor Lary made a motion to approve of the Parks Steering Committee (formerly the Arabia Mountain Overlay Steering Committee). Councilman Rob Turner provided the second. The motion carried 5-1. Councilwoman Adoma opposed. Councilman Rob Turner made a motion to approve. Councilman Clanton provided the second. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Planning Commission Mayor Lary made a motion to approve Joyce Walker, District 2, as an replacement member. Councilman Rob Turner provided the second. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Zoning Board of Appeals (replacement member) Councilman Rob Turner made a motion to accept Ms. Tyner of District 2. Mayor Lary provided the second. The motion carried unanimously. X. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Second Reading—Ordinance to Create Chapter 22 (Solid Waste) Mayor Lary made a motion to approve. Councilman Clanton provided the second. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Second Reading—Ordinance to Create Chapter 22.5 (Storm Water) Councilman Clanton made a motion to approve. Councilman George Turner provided the second. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Second Reading—Ordinance to Create Chapter 25 (Water, Sewer, Sewage Disposal) 2  Mayor Lary made a motion to approve. Councilman George Turner provided the second. The motion carried unanimously. XI. NEW BUSINESS: 1. First Reading—Ordinance to Create Chapter 5 (Animals) 2. First Reading—Ordinance to Create Chapter 17 (Motor Vehicles Regulations) 3. First Reading—Ordinance to Create Chapter 23 (Streets & Sidewalks) XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None required WHEN AND EXECUTIVE SESSION IS REQUIRED, ONE WILL BE CALLED FOR THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: 1) PERSONNEL, 2) LITIGATION, 3) REAL ESTATE XIII. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: Interim City Manager, Julian Jackson stated that it was an honor and privilege to work for the City of Stonecrest. Mr. Jackson also stated that he is committed to solving any issues that need resolving. XIV. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: No comments XV. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman George Turner asked Attorney Denmark if there is anything the council needed to be aware of. Attorney Denmark stated that the Hotel Motel Tax increase passed through the General Assembly. Councilman George Turner inquired about the split parcel. Attorney Denmark stated that this is a bit more involved than originally believed and will take more time to process. Councilwoman Adoma said the 100 Women 100 Million Dollar project has been launched. Orientation will be held on Thursday, April 18th. At the International Women’s Month conference there was standing room only. Councilwoman Adoma thanked everyone for their support of the event. Councilman George Turner announced that the Cambodian Buddhist Temple will host a three-day festival celebrating the New Year. The event will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Rock Springs Road and Evans Mill Road. 3  Councilman Rob Turner announced that the DeKalb County Cultural Exchange will host a breakfast on the 3rd Saturday on April 20th at The House of Hope from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Councilwoman Cobble will hold the District 3 quartley townhall meeting on Thursday, April 11th 6:00 p.m. for refreshments and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Ousley United Methodist Church. Mayor Lary commented that his nephew is starting at Auburn as a point guard. Mayor Lary jokingly said he has to cheer for him even though this is an opposing team XVI. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lary adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. 4