City Council - Regular Session of the City Council
City of Woodstock, GA
The Chambers at City Center - 8534 Main Street
770 592-6000 (Main) 770 592-6002 (City Clerk) 770 926-1375 (Fax)
http://www.woodstockga.gov *Hearing Assistance Available Upon Request
Monday, February 12, 2024
City Council - Regular Session of the City Council
7:00 PM
ITEM 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
7:00 PM Meeting called to order at The Chambers at City Center,
8534 Main Street, Woodstock, GA.
ITEM 2. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
1. Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
(Michael Caldwell)
2. Proclamation: William Hiram Dean's Bicentennial Birthday
ITEM 3. APPOINTMENTS/OATH OF OFFICE
ITEM 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Announcements
(Colin Ake)
ITEM 5. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
ITEM 6. PUBLIC COMMENT
ITEM 7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve Ordinance - City of Woodstock GO Bonds, Series 2024
(Jeff Moon)
Request for approval of the ordinance for City of Woodstock GO Bonds series of 2024. The ordinance is to reaffirm results of November 7, 2023 Bond Referendum, to authorize the commencement of validation proceeding and the preparation use and distribution of an official statement and for related matters.
2. Approve Renewal of Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement
(Jeff Moon)
Request for approval of renewal of Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. GEMA/Homeland Security requires this agreement to be updated every four years. This agreement upon approval will be valid until March 1, 2028.
3. Execution of Mauldin Body Shop, LLC Lease
(Jeff Moon)
Request for approval to authorize Mayor to execute the lease agreement with Mauldin Body Shop, LLC. Lease agreement for the city-owned Neese towing lot to Mauldin Body Shop Inc.
4. Ratify Purchase of 271 Park Avenue
(Jeff Moon)
Request for approval to ratify 271 Park Avenue, Lot 82, Park Place Estates. Final closing package attached for review.
5. Approve City Center/East Main Street Quitclaim Deeds
(Jeff Moon)
Request for approval of quitclaim deeds for the three city-owned parcels and the right-of-way for East Main Street south of Arnold Mill Road. Chambers Street extension replaced this section of roadway. The parcels and right-of-way are being deeded to the Downtown Development Authority for inclusion in the City Center development per sections 3a and 3b of the previously approved IGA (attached for reference).
6. Approve Surplus/Disposal of Police Equipment and Vehicles
(Robert Jones)
Request for approval to surplus and dispose of various equipment and vehicles as listed through GovDeals online auction or other appropriate method.
7. Approve Surplus/Disposal of Communications Equipment
(Stacy Brown)
Request for approval to surplus and dispose of various communication equipment as listed through GovDeals online auction or other appropriate method.
8. Approve Surplus/Disposal of Senior Center Equipment
(Brian Borden)
Request for approval to surplus and dispose of various senior center equipment as listed through GovDeals online auction or other appropriate method.
9. Approve Revisions to Organizational Chart
(Coty Thigpen)
Request for approval of revisions to the City's Organizational Chart.
10. Approve Alcohol License - Dulce Gelato, LLC
(Tracy Albers)
Request for approval of Alcohol License for Dulce Gelato, LLC for on-premise consumption and Sunday sales of distilled spirits, malt beverages, and wine at a restaurant located at 775 Dobbs Road, Suite 108, within the city limits of Woodstock.
11. Approve Special Event Permit/Road Closure Request - Serenade Heights 5K
(Hannah Menard)
Request for approval of a Special Event Permit and Road Closure Request (Path of Life Road) for the Serenade Heights 5K. Event location: First Baptist Church of Woodstock Event Date/Time: March 2, 2024 from 7:00am to 10:30am.
12. Approve Road Closures - July 4th Spectacular/Christmas Jubilee
(Brian Borden)
Road Closure Request
Request for approval to close Main Street and Rope Mill Road, from Woodstock Elementary School at 230 Rope Mill Road to Highway 92 (Sam's Club), on July 4 and December 8, 2024, for the City of Woodstock Holiday Parades and Freedom Run. Request closure of Elm Street and East Main St. in front of The Park at City Center for the two festivals.
Event Start Times
July 4th Spectacular Parade (10:00 am) / Woodstock Freedom Run (7:00 am) / December 8th Christmas Jubilee & Parade of Lights (5:30 pm)
Road Closure Times
July 4th (Freedom Run - 6:45 - 8:30 am) (Parade - 9:45 am)
December 8th (Christmas Jubilee Parade of Lights - 5:15 pm)
13. Approve 2024 Summer Concert Series Band Contracts
(Brian Borden)
Request for approval of RCS Productions (band) contracts for the 2024 Woodstock Summer Concert Series. Legal changes have been made to the contracts per city attorney.
14. Approve 2024 Summer Concert Series Sponsorships
(Brian Borden)
Request for approval of the 2024 Woodstock Summer Concert Series Sponsorship Package. Benefits of the sponsorship have been revised.
15. Approve Ordinance ZTA#010-24 to Amend Ch 14 of City Code (Animals) (2nd Reading)
(Niwana Ray)
Request for approval of proposed ordinance ZTA#010-24 to amend Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 14-2 of the City Code. The proposed amendment would allow for the keeping of chickens within the city limits on residential lots larger than 20,000 SF. Regulations largely mimic those of Cherokee County. Reviewed/ approved by City Attorney. Provided as Attachment A.
16. Approve Proposed Local Amendments to Ga Plumbing Code (2nd Reading)
(Tracy Albers)
Request for approval of an ordinance to adopt local amendments to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code. DCA has reviewed proposed local amendments and has no comment. At the regular City Council meeting held on January 22, 2024, Council introduced the Ordinance by a 3-2 vote.
17. Approve IGA with Cherokee Co - Resurfacing/Road Repairs
(Jamie Palmer)
Request for approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherokee County to provide resurfacing and road repairs for various city roads.
18. Approve RFB 2024-06 for Award/Contract of Revere Drive Groundwater Well Site Project
(Jeremy Parker)
Request for approval of RFB-2024-06 for the award and contract of the Revere Drive Groundwater Well Site project and to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. RFB 2024-06 issued for the purpose of installation of a well pump and construction of a treatment building along Revere Drive. 4 bids received / Awarded to lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, Sol Construction, LLC.
19. Approve MAJBA 16243 - RFB 2024-06 Revere Groundwater Site Project
(Jeremy Parker)
Request for approval of MAJBA 16243 to request additional funding for RFB 2024-06 Revere Groundwater Site Project. If approved, Water/Sewer Tap Fees will be used to fund a portion of additional project costs. The remaining costs will come from repurposing funds from the Groundwater Project in SPLOST V to the Revere Groundwater Site project.
20. Approve MAJBA 16261 - Reclassification - IT Help Desk Tech I (PT to FT)
(Coty Thigpen)
Request for approval of MAJBA JE 16261 for additional funding for the reclassification of IT position # 153503 (Help Desk-IT Technician I). If approved, the position will be reclassified from a part-time status to a full-time status and will fund the additional salary and benefits needed for the remainder of this fiscal year using Operating Contingency.
21. Approve Agreement for Neese Road Improvement Project (N Segment- Parcel 52)
(Jamie Palmer)
Request for approval of the agreement for the Neese Road Improvement Project. The improvements are for the Northern Segment of the project - Parcel 52.
22. Adopt 2024 ADA Transition Plan
(Jeff Moon)
Request for approval of the 2024 ADA Transition Plan.
23. Approve Resolution to Appoint Grievance Officer/Adopt Grievance Procedures
(Jeff Moon)
Request for approval of Resolution appointing Grievance Officer and for the adoption of Grievance Procedures as part of the 2024 ADA Transition Plan.
24. Approve Resolution for Disability Discrimination Grievance Procedure
(Jeff Moon)
Request for approval of Resolution for Disability Discrimination Grievance Procedure as part of the 2024 ADA Transition Plan.
25. Approve Termination of Lease for Woodlands Park
(Jeff Moon)
Request for approval authorizing termination of the lease with Woodlands Park HOA for Woodlands Park.
ITEM 8. PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 9. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Approval of Resolution #771-2024 to Adopt Mission/Vision Statements
(Coty Thigpen)
Request for approval of Resolution #771-2024 for adoption of the City's new mission and vision statements.
2. Presentation of 2024 Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
(Jamie Palmer)
Presentation providing an overview of the new or altered projects within the city's Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
3. Consideration of Approval to Amend Contract with Cherokee Co Water & Sewerage Authority
(Jeff Moon)
Request for approval to amend the contract with the Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority.
4. Consideration of Approval for Work Authorization 47 - Mill Street and Wheeler Railroad Crossing
(Jamie Palmer)
Request for approval of Work Authorization 47 for preliminary design proposal of the Mill Street and Wheeler Railroad Crossing.
5. Consideration of Approval to Retire Police K9 Officers Exo & Rex
(Robert Jones)
Request for approval to retire K9 Officers Exo and Rex from the Woodstock Police Department.
6. Consideration of Approval for Transfer of K9 Officers Vedos & Figo to Police Department
(Robert Jones)
Request for approval to transfer ownership of K9 Officers Vedos and Figo from the Public Safety Foundation to the Police Department by way of donation.
7. Consideration of Approval to Purchase of 6 Police Vehicles & Equipment
(Jeff Moon)
ITEM 10. OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 11. MINUTES APPROVAL
ITEM 12. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. FY2023 Woodstock TAD Annual Report
(Ron Shelby)
No action required.