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Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council
City of Woodstock, GA
The Chambers at City Center- 8534 Main Street
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MINUTES
EXPERIENCE WOODSTOCK
HER HERITAGE, HER VISION
Monday, January, 27, 2014
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council
7: 00 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ITEM 1.
7: 00 PM Meeting called to order on January 27, 2014 at The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main
Street, Woodstock, GA.
Attendee Name
Status
Title
Chris Casdia
Council Member- Ward 2
Present
Bob Mueller
Present
Liz Baxter
Present
Bud Leonard
Present
Tessa Basford
Present
Warren Johnson
Council Member- Ward I
Absent
Donnie Henriques
Mayor
Present
Jeff Moon
Manager
Present
Clerk
Present
Rhonda Pezzello
City
City
Tracie Barnes
HR Director
Preston Pooser
Parks
Parker
and
Present
Rec Director
Present
Public Works
Present
Calvin Moss
Police Chief
Present
Dave Soumas
Fire Chief
Present
Jimmy Eley
Assistant Fire Chief
Present
Brian Stockton
Economic Development Director
Present
Jessica Guinn
Community
James Moore
IT Director
Robert Porche
CFO
Finance Staff
Crystal Welch,
Jeremy
ITEM 2.
Arrived
Development Director
Present
Present
Present
Audrey
Sullivan, Cassandra
Henry
Present
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
1.
Northside Hospital- Cherokee Concert Sponsorship Appreciation
Plaque
presentation
to Northside Hospital -
Cherokee in appreciation of their 2013 Presenting
Sponsorship of our Summer Concert Series.
2.
Proclamation
of
Excellence - Chattahoochee Gold Swim Team
On December 8, 2013, Chattahoochee Gold' s Women' s Senior Team was named the 2013
Georgia Swimming State Champion.
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APPOINTMENTS/ OATH OF OFFICE
ITEM 3.
1.
Appointments to Ethics Board, Planning Commission
Ethics Board
Ward 1 has one vacant appointment
Ward 6 has one vacant appointment( to replace Sabine Robertson who moved).
Planning Commission
No DDA Appointments
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
Motion to appoint Michael Downey to the Ethics Board for Ward 6 by Council Members
Basford/ Casdia. All in favor. Motion carried 5- 0.
RESULT:
APPROVE [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Tessa Basford, Council Member- Ward 6
SECONDER:
Chris Casdia, Council Member- Ward 2
AYES:
Casdia, Mueller, Baxter, Leonard, Basford
Ordinance ( ID # 2754) 2nd
Reading of Ordinance- Ch. 62 Revision Pertaining to Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board Term Limits ( Approved)
2.
Reappointments and/or new appointments can be made after the 2nd reading of this ordinance.
COMMENTS2nd
Current Meeting:
Reading: -
Motion to
approve
by
Council Members Leonard/ Mueller.
All in favor
except Council Member Basford who voted against. Motion carried 4- 1.
Shawn Harty's issue and reason for originally asking for the term limits was concerning
Chairmanship.
RESULT:
APPROVED [ 4 TO 11
MOVER:
Bud Leonard, Council Member- Ward 5
SECONDER:
Bob Mueller, Council Member- Ward 3
AYES:
Chris Casdia, Bob Mueller, Liz Baxter, Bud Leonard
NAYS:
Tessa Basford
3.
Parks and Recreation Appointments
COMMENTS-
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Ward 5)
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Chris Conti ( Mayor); Shari Stewart ( Ward 3) and Bud Spitler
Council Members Mueller/ Leonard.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-
0.
RESULT:
APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ITEM 4.
1.
Announcements for January/February 2014
Police Department now taking applications through February 24th for the next Public
Safety Academy that begins on February 27th. See website for more information.
Random Act
of
Kindness
Day
in honor
of
Gabriel Sierra
on
February
26th. More
info
will be forthcoming.
Next Council
Meeting- February
10
at
7
pm -
The Chambers at City Center
Next Towne Hall Meeting- February 13th at Magnolia Hall at 7 pm
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
Genevieve Georges -
is
ITEM 5.
5th Annual High Tea. Proceeds go to a Library being built in Kenya. Date
8t''.
February
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/PROJECT UPDATES
Mayor' s State of the City Address 2013
Last year, I said in the introduction to my State of the City Address that " no matter what form of
measurement you utilize, 2012 was the best year on record for quite a while for the City" and that the
pendulum had swung to the positive after five- years of economic downturn. I am pleased to say that 2013
was an extremely successful and even award winning year for the City of Woodstock. 2013 far exceeded
our hopes and dwarfed the successes of the previous year.
There are two awards that I am especially proud of that I would like to remind everyone about.
The City of Woodstock and Walton Communities were honored at the Atlanta Regional Commission' s
annual State of the Region Breakfast as joint recipients of the Developments of Excellence Livable
Centers Initiative Achievement Award in recognition of the recently opened Woodstock West
community.
The second award was that the Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta was selected as the 2013 Retail Deal of the
Year at the Atlanta Business Chronicle' s Best in Atlanta Real Estate Awards.
While both of these awards highlight two highly visible projects, there were many other accomplishments
in 2013.
General Administration
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In 2013, Council adopted a new ward boundary map to reflect the growth in the City of Woodstock
and 2010.
The new boundaries went into effect on January 1, 2014. We saw long-time
Council Member Randy Brewer not seek re- election and Warren Johnson elected to fill the Ward 1 seat.
between 2000
Bob Mueller, Bud Leonard
and
I
re- elected
were
to four
year
terms.
And Steve Standridge won the
Volunteer Council on Aging auction to be Mayor for the Day in September. For those of you who know
Steve, I am pleased to report that we did survive his one day in" office".
won the Chamber of Commerce' s "
Going Green Communities 2013 Mayor' s Recycling
with over 421, 000 pounds of recyclable materials collected during June and July.
Our IT Department completed their five-year infrastructure goal of connecting all long- term city
buildings with fiber based connectivity as a cost effective way to improve our internal connectivity. We
also launched the " Public Stuff' smart phone app as a new citizen communication platform to help
Woodstock
Challenge",
improve interaction with our residents.
We completed our first year of being self-insured for health insurance and offering our Wellness Program
to employees. Of the 169 employees covered by the City' s health insurance plan, 168 participated in the
Wellness Program for the year. We also established a self-insured worker' s comp insurance fund.
Human Resources also manages our loss control program. We continued to see a drop in general liability,
casualty and property claims. In November, HR coordinated and hosted supervisory training for worker' s
comp
HR also worked with the Finance Department to establish a new position control system
claims.
for employee management.
Our Finance Department received the " Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting"
for the 20"' consecutive year from the Government Finance Officers Association.
Our General Fund ended the fiscal year with a surplus of$ 1. 559 million, with revenues topping out at
14. 753 million. Combined revenues increased by $ 1. 8 million over the previous year to total $ 28. 1
million.
In December 2013, Standard and Poor' s raised the City' s bond rating three notches from an AA- to A-.
Quoting now from their report, " The rating reflects the City' s very strong liquidity; strong economy; and
adequate budgetary flexibility and performance and reserve levels".
The stable outlook shows that the
City is headed in the right direction".
Community Development Department
Jessica Guinn
was
hired
as
Director
of
Community
Development in
February. We' ve certainly enjoyed
having Jessica as part of our team.
301
new single
times the
family
permits
residential permits were
issued in 2011.
issued in 2013,
a
26%
increase from 2012 and nearly three
Stalled projects that were started prior to the economic downturn are
moving forward and existing subdivisions are quickly running out of inventory.
With the increase in new residences, over $ 458, 000 was added to the Parks and Recreation Impact Fee
account, which will help fund parks and greenspace facilities throughout the City.
Building Inspections and Development Services offices worked diligently to ensure that all inspections
were completed and businesses were registered in time for the July 2013 grand opening of the Outlet
Shoppes of Atlanta. Currently 100 of the 102 tenant spaces are occupied, three outparcels are occupied
and a fourth outparcel is currently under construction.
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Most recently, the City was awarded a grant through the Atlanta Regional Commission' s Livable Center
Initiative ( LCI) program to expand the existing Downtown LCI along the Hwy 92 corridor from the Main
Street intersection to I-575. This will enable the City to set forth a plan to revitalize the Highway 92
corridor, transforming this critical thoroughfare connecting Woodstock to the greater Atlanta region into a
gateway more reflective of our award-winning downtown.
Last, but certainly not least for Community Development, our Building Official Duane Helton was
awarded the Georgian Award by the Georgia State Inspector' s Association for his contributions to his
profession and organization throughout the year.
Economic Development Services/ DDA/Main Street Program
It was a busy and successful year for Downtown Woodstock as well. Brian Stockton moved over from
the City Planner' s position to become Economic Development Director in March, replacing Billy Peppers
who left to go work for the State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
2013
breaking
for Downtown Woodstock.
During the course of the year, 179 new
Authority District. The net
job creation for Downtown for 2013 was 1, 278 positions. In case you were wondering the outlet mall is
actually in the district.
was a record
businesses
opened
year
creating 1, 291
new
jobs in the Downtown Development
Downtown welcomed many new residents during the past year, with 93 new homes constructed and
Woodstock West by Walton Communities adding 308 apartment units to downtown for a total of 401 new
residences.
The total of new houses and apartments, commercial construction and road improvements
total over$ 97 million in new investment.
The first phase of the street grid network opened as part of Woodstock West in July, helping to provide
traffic relief to Main Street. The DDA completed a parking and circulation study for the
much needed
areas
along Wall Street,
as well as a
fagade improvement
program
that
was released
recently.
The first
phase of the way finding/parking sign identification program is currently in production and will start
being installed in the next 30 days.
The Main Street
organization
has
grown
to
over
250
members.
GROW ( the Design Committee of Main
Street) has hired a professional company to assist with landscape maintenance on Main Street as well as
implementing new holiday decoration in downtown. Main Street members volunteered over 1, 500 hours
last year for various projects in downtown.
Fire Department
Our Fire Department
over
2012.
Of those
responded
calls
for
to
over
service,
4, 300
72%
calls
for
service
were within
in 2013,
the city limits
which represented a
of
Woodstock
and
4% increase
28% were in
Cherokee County.
Over 1, 600 life safety inspections were conducted, over 450 construction inspections and over 630 plan
reviews were completed in 2013. Pre- fire plans were also completed for the new outlet mall as well.
A fire engine originally purchased in 1995 was replaced with a new 2013 model. A new rescue truck was
also purchased and Fire Station 10 saw an addition completed to the building to add lockers for gear
storage.
Specifications were also completed for a new ladder truck which will be on the agenda tonight
for authorization to bid out.
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the firefighter'
s
fire
gear
in 2013.
Chief Soumas
and Assistant Chief Eley worked hard this past year to evaluate sites for a new fire station in the
Ridgewalk area, narrowing the options down for Council' s consideration.
Parks and Recreation
On October 7, 2013, the Woodstock Parks and Recreation Department was awarded national accreditation
from the Commission for Accreditation
of
Parks
and
Recreation Agencies ( CAPRA).
This achievement
was the culmination of a four year process that included a comprehensive review of all department
The Department was formally recognized as a CAPRA Accredited
Agency at the National Recreation and Parks Association 2013Best of the Best Award Ceremony in
Houston, Texas in October. We are currently one of only 119 CAPRA accredited Parks and Recreation
operations, policies and procedures.
agencies in the United States and one of only seven in the State of Georgia.
I would like to again
congratulate Preston and the entire staff of the Parks and Recreation Department, as well as our Parks and
Recreation Citizen Advisory Board for this significant accomplishment. Well done everyone.
2013
the opening
opened on
of
Woodstock'
first
dog park, Woofstock Park. The new park, at 150 Dupree
July 4b weekend. The park features separate areas for large and small dog breeds,
restrooms, shade structures and lighting.
The park will also have a trail head with a boardwalk
connecting Woofstock Park to the Greenprints Trail System.
saw
Road,
The Special Events Division had
Concert Series
s
the
was a
tremendous
a
very
successful
success.
event
season
in 2013.
The 16"
Annual Summer
The concert series included performances from Little Texas,
Yacht Rock Review, Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project, the Dazz Band and the Marshall Tucker Band.
Attendance for the 2013 series is estimated at 40, 000 people.
Other
in 2013 included:
Arbor Day Celebration, Earth Day Celebration, Great American
Clean- up, Greenstock Day, Memorial Day Service, Wing and Rock Fest, September Brown Bag Concert
Series, 9/ 11 Day of Remembrance, Kids Fest, Veteran' s Day Ceremony Christmas Jubilee Parade and
special events
Festival
flag
of
Lights.
We also saw the Daughters of the American Revolution donate a Braille American
to the
City at the Veteran' s Day Ceremony. Unfortunately, a severe storm forced the
City' s Annual Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Show. They of course will be
plaque
cancellation
of
the
back in 2014.
On a sad note, we added the name of Woodstock' s own Sergeant Joshua J. Strickland, U.S. Army, to our
Sgt. Strickland was killed in action while serving our country in Afghanistan.
Fallen Heroes Memorial.
The William G. Long Senior Center had a very productive year in 2013 as well. There are currently 613
registered members at the Senior Center. Activities offered in 2013 included 98 off-site bus trips and 19
special events hosted on- site. There was an average of 43 daily participants utilizing the Center with just
over 11, 000 annual visits.
We also purchased the vacant lot across from the Park at City Center for the development of a new
parking lot that will serve both the Park and Downtown Woodstock.
Police Department
The Woodstock Police Department
fewer Part 1
major crimes
down
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crimes
that
responded
in 2013 than 2012,
are
tracked
by
to
over
31, 000
which represented a
the F. B. I.
Violent
calls
for
service
6% decrease.
crime was
down
by
in 2013.
There were 39
Part 1 crimes are considered
57% in 2013 from 2012, and
72% when compared to 2011.
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The Department continued its commitment to community policing through increased bicycle and foot
patrol activities throughout the year, particularly in the Downtown and retail areas of the City. During the
year, officers conducted over 1, 000 foot patrols and approximately 150 bike patrols. We also conducted 2
self-defense courses for 30 citizens and 6 teen driving classes with 125 participants.
In 2013, the Woodstock PD revamped the Citizens Police Academy, offering 2 sessions in partnership
with the Woodstock Fire Department. The Fall Citizens' Public Safety Academy course was the largest
yet with 31 participants, bringing the total number of participants to nearly 300 since the inception of the
original program.
The all-volunteer Woodstock Police Auxiliary Unit and Reserve Officer Unit continued to provide
exemplary support during the year. Together they donated over 1, 000 hours of deployable time to the
Department. The Woodstock PD Explorer Post also remained active in 2013, participating in Explorer
competitions in Gatlinburg, TN and in Cobb County. The team competed against 75 other groups from
across the country and achieved 3 top- 5 finishes.
The Woodstock Police Foundation raised over$ 82, 000 in 2013. Funds raised are used to assist the Police
and Fire Departments in obtaining unbudgeted equipment, emergency support for officers and firefighters
injured in the line of duty, and to ensure a good Christmas for 70 area children in need through the Shop
with a Hero program. In December, the Foundation purchased a used mobile command vehicle with the
intent of donating the vehicle to the City following appropriate Board action and acceptance by the City
Council. If approved by Council, the vehicle will be used as a multi- discipline forward command
platform for incidents in the region and major events in the City.
Officers in the Department underwent over 4,400 hours of training, with Officer Maddox and Detective
Schaefer completing their bachelor degrees. Asst. Chief Giesey graduated from the F. B. I. National
Academy in 2013. There were also many other individual certifications completed during the year by a
multitude of officers.
Public Works
A
number of
Capital Projects
were
completed
in 2013.
Some
of
the
projects completed
include:
the
Ridgewalk I- 575 interchange, Ridgewalk Parkway widening, Woodstock Parkway relocation, the Rubes
Creek Water Reclamation Facilities improvements, and the overflow parking lot for Rope Mill Park. We
also saw construction started on the Noonday Creek and Downtown Spur Trails, which will be completed
in April, 2014.
On a side note, it took from 1976 until 2013 to get the Ridgewalk Interchange from an
idea to a reality. It just goes to show that persistence does eventually pay off.
We
restructuring and improvements to our Utility Billing office in 2013. Rob Hogan was
board to reorganize and improve the office and has done an outstanding job. Rob has a
saw major
brought
on
number of years of private sector experience with Days Inn and Equifax and has been a very good
addition to our management team.
Our Stormwater Division completed a number of projects, as well as inspecting 803 storm sewer
structures during the year.
All Stormwater employees became Georgia Soil and Water Conservation
Commission Level IA Certified Personnel
and
licensed
as
Class A CDL drivers.
We also saw over
72, 000 pounds of debris swept from city streets, trash that would have ultimately entered our storm
sewers and found its way into our local streams and creeks had it not been removed.
Our Streets Division repaved a half-mile of roadway and restriped 5. 71 miles of double yellow striping
and almost a mile of white edge striping with the new striping machine that was purchased during the
year. Red lights were also installed at the two new intersections at the Ridgewalk Interchange.
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In Water and Sewer, almost 250 water leaks were repaired during the year, as well as completing a sewer
manhole rehab project in Woodstock Downtown that has eliminated sewer odor complaints in the area.
We also began the drilling of test wells for our Groundwater Project, which is essential for the long term
viability of our water system. I might add that we have had encouraging results so far.
Closing
In conclusion, as I look back on the previous eight years that I have had the privilege of serving as your
Mayor, there are many things that come to mind that I am proud that we have been able to accomplish by
working together
as a team.
Council,
staff, residents,
boards,
authorities,
business
owners —it
all happens
because of the shared vision we have for Woodstock
I am proud of the recognition that we have received from the Atlanta Region and from across the state for
we have had— especially in our Downtown area. While we have accomplished much, there
is still much left to do in the coming years.
the successes
I want to encourage each of you to continue to work together, to build upon the successes that we have
achieved, and
to
accept
nothing less that the best for Woodstock.
We have
a good
team in place.
We
have a good plan in place. We live and work in a community that most cities want to become.
Let' s aim higher, strive further, and work harder than we ever have before. Now let' s get back to work.
PUBLIC COMMENT
ITEM 6.
Mr. Eric Schrader -
contacted Ed Lee pertaining to a parcel near Brookshire where trees have
been torn down and left there. He is here tonight on behalf of his father who lives in Brookshire.
When Mr. Schrader
worked
with
Pulte he had to have land disturbance
permit.
But the
They are subject to a $ 50, 000 fine. Suspects
they got a fair amount of timber as revenue out there. He is asking Council not to go easy on the
owner.
Have them do the land development in lieu of a fine. This happened over a 7- 10 day
period. Surprising they got away with what they did.
He hopes a project is imminent.
developers
City
of
this property did not
pull a permit.
Manager:
Guinn.
Notice
Kelly Martin is the property owner and has met with Jeff Moon and Jessica
He is aware and does know of the fines he is facing, which is over $ 50, 000 ( received
of Violation). There is something that appears to be going in there.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
ITEM 7.
1.
Ordinance ( ID #
2759)
Public
HearingNote:
V#116- 13
Merrill
Gardens
Variance
Approved)
City of Woodstock Georgia has received a Variance application from William Pettit, Jr. of
Seattle, WA ( Case V#116- 13). The property is located at 12730 Hwy 92 east in Woodstock,
Georgia consisting of ± 8. 02 acres. The property is identified as tax map and parcel number
15N24 149B of± 5. 77 acres and 15N24 145 of± 2. 25 acres zoned SL- C ( Senior Living) with the
Parkway Overlay District Zoning in the City limits of Woodstock, GA. The request is for
variances to LDO section 7. 928 to extend the building height to 53 feet and to vary the
Architectural elements required by LDO sections 7. 930(4) and 7. 930.( 6) for the Senior Living
and Memory Care facility previously approved in A#061- 13.
1) A two- foot hedgerow shall be required outside of all first floor windows which extend to the
ground.
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2) Windows under canopy areas, including front and side entry porticos, shall adhere to LDO
7. 930(4) by incorporating a two ( 2) foot knee wall.
3) A thirteen foot height variance is granted to accommodate three stories of habitable space and
a pitched roof with dormer windows as shown in elevations by Urbal Architecture dated 9. 4.2013
submitted with the application.
4) Light levels at the property line shall not exceed 0. 1 foot-candle and all exterior lighting
fixtures shall be Dark Skies compliant.
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
Presented by Patti Hart.
Joel Barker, representing Merrill Gardens.
A few standards present a hardship when applied to Senior Housing.
High pitched roof as compared to flat roof has a more residential feel.
35' about the same height as the annex building across the street. Reason for variance request of
13'.
First floor senior housing common area requires 15' high to encourage residents to come out and
socialize.
The plan on the left is a two- story; they are proposing a three- story that doesn' t encroach on the
neighbors and leaves more greenspace.
Seniors prefer communities reminiscent of home rather than commercial type structures that
represent institutional care.
Lakestone neighbors want the Merrill Gardens project to flow with theirs architecturally
speaking. They like stone, not brick.
Windows to ground is being requested to have an indoor outdoor connection and will discourage
a shut- in feeling.
Will entice them daily to stay connected to the outdoor work and to get some
exercise and use the outdoor areas for walks, picnics, etc.
Once trees are grown they hope to shut out some of the noise and views of Highway 92. They are
not retail, commercial or institutional.
They have no knowledge of any neighbors in Lakestone opposed to their variance requests.
Council Member Leonard said he works with a Senior Facility in Kennesaw and he concurs with
these variances.
Council Member Casdia
asked about
blasting
issues discussed last
year.
Mr. Barker stated that
no blasting was found necessary.
No one signed up to speak for or against these variances.
Council Member Leonard made a motion to approve with conditions # 144 as presented by
Planning Commission. Council Member Mueller seconded. All in favor. Motion
the
carried 5- 0.
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RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ITEM 8.
MINUTES APPROVAL
1.
Approval of Minutes - January 13, 2014 Regular Council Meeting (Approved)
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
Motion to approve by Council Members Baxter/Mueller with one change to aerial contract
to add Council Member Baxter' s question pertaining to where the funding was coming
from for this — out
of what
budget.
The
answer was
Stormwater.
All in favor.
Motion
carried 5- 0.
RESULT:
APPROVE AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Liz Baxter, Council Member- Ward 4
SECONDER:
AYES:
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM 9.
COMMENTS - Current Meeting:
Motion to approve Items 9. 1 through 9. 7 made by Council Members Leonard/ Mueller. All in favor.
Motion carried 5- 0.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
1.
Alcohol License and
Sunday
Sales
Clean Plate Hospitality LLC dba Reel Seafood ( On Premise Consumption
of
Malt Beverages, Wine,
and
Liquor) (Approved)
David Silverman has applied on behalf of Clean Plate Hospitality LLC dba Reel Seafood ( 8670
Main St Ste A) for on premise consumption and Sunday sales of Malt Beverages, Wine, and
Liquor
at
a
restaurant
within
the
city limits.
The registered agent for this will be David
Silverman.
The applicant has met all of the requirements within the Ordinance of the City of Woodstock.
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
Plan to open in March. Fresh seafood and outdoor seating.
Motion to approve Items 9. 1 through 9. 7 made by Council Members Leonard/Mueller. All
in favor. Motion carried 5- 0.
2.
Surplus Items Request( Approved)
The
various
items listed in the
needed and/ or
the cost to
attachment (
repair exceeds
its
i.e., vehicles and equipment) are either no longer
value.
Requesting Council's approval to surplus and
dispose of the listed items via online auction.
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Account Name/ Number- 101- 1510- 3920- 392210- 00 Sale of Fixed Assets
Budget Amount- $ 28, 008. 38
Amount Spent to Date - Received $ 19, 842. 14
Encumbered Balance - N/A
Amount of Request- TBD at time of auction
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
3.
RFP 2014- 08 Aerial Platform Fire Apparatus Advertisement (Approved)
Requesting Council's approval to advertise RFP 2014- 08 Aerial Platform Fire Apparatus ( i.e.,
Ladder Truck). If approved, the RFP would release/ advertise on January 31, 2014 and would be
open for 60 days. The release and award of this RFP will have no budgetary impact on the current
year budget.
Account Name/ Number- FY 2015 Budget
Budget Amount- 0
Amount Spent to Date - 0
Encumbered Balance - 0
Amount
of
Request- $ 1. 1 Million- Finance through GMA Lease Pool Program
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
Motion to approve Items 9. 1 through 9. 7 made by Council Members Leonard/ Mueller. All
4.
Contract
and/ or
RFP ( ID #
2738)
Cherokee Truck
and
Equipment -
Vacuum
Truck
Repairs/Preventive Maintenance (Approved)
Cherokee Truck and Equipment has submitted pricing information to make repairs to the Vacuum
Truck for the Stormwater Division of Public Works. This equipment was damaged by a previous
employee of the City.
The quotes provided also include preventive maintenance to keep the
machinery running appropriately.
Staff recommends approving the repairs and preventive maintenance.
Account Name/ Number- 505- 4325- 5220- 522220- 00 ( SW Vehicle Maintenance)
Budget Amount- $ 52, 000
Amount Spent to Date - $ 7, 838. 09
Amount
of
Request- $ 37, 342. 00
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
5.
Alcohol License- Habanero' s Taqueria ( On Premise Consumption and Sunday Sales of Malt
Beverages, Wine,
Mayor
and
Council
and
Liquor) (Approved)
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Nestor Cobo has applied on behalf of Habanero' s Taqueria ( 9550 Main Street) for an alcohol
license for on premise consumption and Sunday sales of Malt Beverage, Wine, and Liquor at a
restaurant within the city limits. The registered agent for this will be Nestor Martinez Cobo.
This is a change of ownership for this business. It is not changing name, only the ownership. The
applicant has met all of the requirements within the Ordinance of the City of Woodstock.
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
Plan to open in next few weeks.
6.
Alcohol License - Black Summit LLC dba Marco' s Pizza ( on premise consumption and
Sunday
Sales
of
Malt Beverages
and
Wine) ( Approved)
Andrew Black has applied on behalf of Black Summit LLC dba Marco' s Pizza( 2068 Eagle Drive
ste 330) for on premise consumption and Sunday Sales of Malt Beverages and Wine at a
restaurant within the city limits. The registered agent will be Andrew Black.
The applicant has met all of the requirements within the Ordinance of the City of Woodstock.
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
Plan to open mid-March located on Eagle Drive across from Etowah High School.
7.
Ordinance ( ID #
2755)
2nd
Reading Ordinance -
Ch.
18 Building Code Revisions
Approved)
Staff is requesting that Chapter 18 -
Buildings and Building Regulations, Division 2 Technical
Codes, Section 18- 61 ( a) 1- 8 and ( b) 1- 2 be amended to remove the code edition dates so that
staff doesn't have to bring back the ordinance for revision every time the edition date changes.
Instead, the wording that is already in section A references " as they are now exist or as adopted
by the state". Staff would also like to request that there be a reference made to the City website
where actual editions will be listed and kept up to date. We will also be adding a section to cross
reference the Fire and Life Safety codes so that all codes are in one section.
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved.
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
ITEM 10.
1.
NEW BUSINESS
Vote to Add to Agenda/ Vote:
Resolution in Support of Municipal Court Jurisdiction on I-
575 ( Approved)
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
Motion to
add
to the
agenda
made
by
Council Members CasdiaBasford.
All in favor.
Motion carried 5- 0.
Mayor
and
Council
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WHEREAS:
The Mayor and Council of the City of Woodstock, Georgia, requested
annexation in January 2011 ofthe portion ofright-of-way along Interstate 575 that lies
within the boundaries of the City Limits at the Cherokee County/ Cobb County line to the
northern most City Limits of Woodstock andfor this to be under the City of Woodstock
Police Jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS: The Cherokee County Delegation granted this annexation via House Bill
as adopted on 411212011 with the caveat that, "
this property shall be exceptedfrom
the jurisdiction ofthe Municipal Court of the City of Woodstock; the Municipal Court
shall have no jurisdiction over the property described in subsection; andjurisdiction
over such property shall be in the State an Superior Courts of Cherokee County or as
otherwise provided
by general law.'; and
590
WHEREAS: The Woodstock Police Department, because of this restriction, in effect
expends taxpayers money that cannot be recoupedfrom those who violate the laws on 1575 due to the cost ofthe Police Officer' s timefor enforcement of the laws and the time
to adjudicate the citations written by attending State and Superior Court proceedings
held outside of the City Limits of Woodstock.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, The Mayor and Council feel the gFier
asks that the new
delegation reconsider this restriction so that Woodstock can be treated the same as the
other cities in Cherokee County that border I-575 (Ball Ground, Canton and Holly
Springs) which have annexed Interstate 575 and have municipal court jurisdiction over
such.
Motion to
approve
Baxter then
asked
the
for
resolution
a
change
by
Council Members Basford/ Casdia — Council Member
in the wording to
strike "
feel the prior delegation has
unfairly penalized the City of Woodstock and now" in the last paragraph. Council Member
Basford/ Casdia accepted this amendment to their motion. Motion carried 5- 0.
A
unanimous vote
2008
when
delegation
we
at
is
raised
needed
by
the delegation for introduction
the lodgings tax to 8%,
that time
allowed
him to
of new
legislation.
Council Member Leonard
send an email
to them stating his
Back in
was absent.
support.
The
If need
be, we can ask Council Member Johnson to send an email of support to this delegation.
RESULT:
APPROVE AS AMENDED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Tessa Basford, Council Member- Ward 2
SECONDER:
Chris Casdia, Council Member- Ward 6
AYES:
ITEM 11.
1.
OLD BUSINESS
Renaming of Poor Street at Property Owner' s Request( Approved)
COMMENTS-
Current Meeting:
Suggestions
were
Lewis
or
Rich.
There is only one house on the street that this change will
affect.
Motion to approve renaming Poor Street to Lewis Street by Council Members
Mueller/Leonard. All in favor. Motion carried 5- 0.
Mayor
and
Council
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RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ITEM 12.
January 27, 2014
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
Productive retreat per Mayor.
Council Member Mueller stated the facilitator Janice Saylors was very impressed with our group.
She said she had never been to a City that has worked as well as group. He would like everyone
to know that.
ITEM 13.
CITY MANAGER AND STAFF COMMENTS
The City Manager requests an executive session.
Administrative Variances issued since 2010 are being attached to the minutes at the City
Manager' s request.
This is the same format we will use going forward. The entire DRC approves these.
ITEM 14.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- Personnel, Litigation, Real Estate
Motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate at 8: 27 pm
made by Council Members Mueller/Leonard. All in favor. Motion carried 5- 0.
ITEM 15.
FINAL ADJOURNMENT
Motion to reconvene into regular session at 9: 07 pm made by Council Members
Mueller/ Casdia. All in favor. Motion carried 5- 0
Motion for final adjournment at 9: 07 pm made by Council Members Mueller/ Casdia. All in
favor. Motion carried 5- 0.
As
lOt"
adopted
this
day of February, 2014.
Donnie Henriques, Mayor
Mayor
and
Council
Rhonda Pezzello, City Clerk
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ORGIA
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AFFIDAVIT
Cherokee County
MEETING DA
E
AFFIDAVIT OF PRESIDING OFFICIAL( S)
FOR A CLO5ED PUBLIC MEETING
While in Regular Session, the motion was made to enter into an Executive Session to discuss
certain matters in a closed session.
To discuss with council pending and/ or potential litigation, settlement claims,
administrative proceedings or other judicial actions, which is exempt from the
Open Meetings Act pursuant to O. C. G.A. Section 50- 14- 2( 1).
A meeting to discuss the purchase, disposal of, or lease of property; authorize the
ordering of an appraisal related to the acquisition or disposal of real estate; enter
into a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property subject to approval in a
subsequent public vote; or enter into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease
real estate subj ect to approval in subsequent public vote, which is excluded from
the Open Meetings Act pursuant to Section 50- 14- 3( b)( 1)( C).
A meeting discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring,
disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer
or employee, which is excluded pursuant to O. C. G. A. Section 50- 14- 3( b)( 2).
Discussion in Executive Session of Records that are otherwise protected from
disclosure under the Open Records Act as pursuant to O. C. G.A. Section 50- 14- 3b)( 4).
V
The subject matter of the Executive Session of the Regular Session was devoted to
matters within the exceptions provided by law.
Because of events occurring during the closed session, I am unable to affirm the
subject rnatter of the Executive Session of the Regular Session was devoted to only matters
within the exceptions provided by law.
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Applicant
Address
Subdivision
Request
Reason
DPC Action
Date
Kerlev Familv Homes
1708 Grand Oaks Dr
Grand Oaks
Rear Setback 25' to 20'
Screened Porch
APPROVED
7. 21. 10
Cornerstone
20 %
Ragsdale Road
West
Trees
previous developer
APPROVED
11. 3. 10
508 Rokeby Drive
Wynchase
Covered Porch
APPROVED
3. 9. 11
49, 51- 54
Woodstock Knoli
Covered Decks
APPROVED
3. 24. 11
510 Rokeby Dr
Wynchase
Covered Porch
APPROVED
7. 20. 11
333, 329, 325 & 321
Woodstock
Reduce 10' to 8' for Front
Limitation of Retaining
McAffee St
Downtown (
APPROVED
3. 7. 12
10. 17. 12
Limited room for health
AV#
10 - 10
Cornerstone, LLC
AV#
11 -
KB Home
11
reduction of Canopy
Canopy Growth by
Spotted Ridge Circle;
Lots 18, 31, 33, 36, 43AV#
12 -
11
Woodstock Knoll
AV#
13 -
11
KB Home
AV#
14 - 12
John Weiland Homes
Gara e) 5etback
Wa( I
Building Predate City
Reduce Stream Buffer 75' to
Impervious buffer.
APPROVED
WITHDRAW
15 -
12
ERB Industries
1 Safety Way
None
60'
Expansion requested.
V#
16 -
12
WITHDRAWN
WITHDRAWN
WITHDRAWN
WITHDRAWN
WITHDRAWN
V#
17 -
13
Ashton Woods
Woodstock Knoll
Porch
1. 5' variance granted to 25'
Road Curve clips corner
corner- side setback
of house
V#
300 Spotted Ridge
V#
18 -
13
Brock Built Homes
Circle ( lot 16)
lot # 109
Wing Wali &
Grand Oaks
Covered
APPROVED
43. 13
APPROVED
5. 5. 13

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