City ofThomasville Council Meeting, May 13, 2024  The Council oft the City of Thomasville met in regular session on the above date. Mayor Todd Mobley presided, and the following Councilmembers were present: Mayor Pro Tem Terry Scott and Councilmembers Scott Chastain, Royal Baker, andl Lucinda Brown. Alsoj present were the Interim Cityl Manager, Chris' White; Assistant City Manager, Sheryl Sealy; City Attorney, Timothy C. Sanders; other city staff; citizens andi members oft thei media. The meeting was held in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1441 East. Jackson Street, Thomasville, Georgia. Simultaneous access to the meeting was provided to those members of the media and citizens unable to attend the meeting via the City of  Thomasville's online live stream feed located at www.thomasvlle.org.  CALLTO ORDER INVOCATION  Mayor Todd Mobley called the meeting to order at 6:001 PM. Councilmember Lucinda Brown gave the Invocation. Mayor Pro Tem Terry Scott led thel Pledge of Allegiance.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Councilmember Scott Chastain: moved to approvet the Regular Meeting Minutes ofA April 22, 2024, as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Scott seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed 5-0. With the following votes  recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain, Baker, and Brown.  PROCLAMATIONS  1. Mental Health Awareness Month: Councilmember Royal Baker recognized the Vashti Center, Alisha Williams; and, Georgia Pines, Jamekah Brooks and Michael Lane. Councilmember Baker presented a proclamation acknowledging the efforts of both organizations to provide mental health services to Thomasville community andj proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month. 2. National Police Week: Mayor Mobley recognized Thomasville Police Chief, Wade Glover; Assistant Police Chief, Eric Hampton; and the Thomasville Police Department. Mayor Mobley presented a proclamation recognizing the sacrifices that the members of Thomasville Police Department make to safeguard the 3. National Public Works Week: Mayor Pro Tem Scott recognized the Thomasville Public Works Department and presented a proclamation to Public Works Director, Stephen Stewart; and Urban Landscape Manager,  community andj proclaimed! May 12-18, 2024, as National Police Week. Brian Allensworth, proclaiming May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week.  RECOGNITIONS  1. 103rd Rose Show & Festival Recognitions: Mayor Mobley recognized City ofThomasville staffr responsible for the coordination of the 103rd Rose Show & Festival. He noted that the City has heard from locals and merchants that the 103rd Rose Show and Festival was thel best and largest experienced in years, maybe ever! Mayor Mobley further noted that while the City was awaiting the true economic impact ofthis year's event, itv was anticipated the city welcomed over 40,000 people in attendance over two days, bringing in a $4.3 MILLION DOLLAR direct impact. Main Street Director, Brandy Avery, took the lead in the coordination ofther many moving parts for the event this) year. This event also owes its success to the dedicated efforts of City of Thomasville employees, who invest countless hours into its planning and execution. Every department collaborated together to ensure the success ofthe event. Mayor Mobley thanked Mrs. Avery, the staff, and volunteers for a wonderful event. Councilmember Brown extended a special thank you to Mrs.  City oft Thomasville  City Council! Meeting Agenda, May 13,2024  Page lof14    Vicky Bryson, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, forl helping her to navigate through her first Rose 2. Adopt-A-Stream Program Certificates: Councilmember Chastain reported that the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program's mission is to monitor and improve Georgia's steams, wetlands, lakes, and estuaries from the mountains to the coast. On April 11-, 18 oft the City of Thomasville staff members completed the testing requirements to become volunteers and join this program. Our volunteers will conduct site testing at eight registered sites within Thomasville andi record the results in the state's database. This data will be utilizedi to monitor water quality within the City ofThomasville. The following listed City ofThomasville Employees were present and were recognized as having completed the Adopt-A-Stream Program Training and were  Show & Festival as a Councilmember.  awarded certificates: Ray Herndon Ben Willis Rufus Harper  Jay West Gigil Payne  Mark Harmon Matthew Leach  Stephen Stewart Willy Still  Councilmember Chastain commended thes staff fort their efforts and dedication.  CITIZENS TOI BEI HEARD  Mayor Mobley acknowledged the following citizen as listed on the Citizens tol bel Heard Sign-In Form: 1. Belle McGalliard, resident of Swan Street, Thomasville, Georgia, acknowledged shel had voiced concerns at the last Council meeting regarding the changes to CNSNext. She reported that the staff has since provided exceptional service in working with her to better understand the new system. McGalliard further reported staff members Melissa Creel, Chelsea Ansley, Michael King, and Brian Spradley were: so helpful in getting everything connected, downloaded, and helping her understand what buttons toj press to get the channels she wanted to watch. McGalliard further noted that even when everything did not work on the second day, the staff continued to provide exceptional service and had her issues resolved quickly. She thanked 2. Keith Thomas, resident of Woods Gatel Lane, Thomasville, Georgia, commended: staff fort their presentations att the recent Workshop and noted they were very well done. He noted he was annoyed with recent actions ofa an individual who recorded aj personal conversation and indicated that elected officials should be more 3. Veronica Scott, resident of Pinecrest Boulevard, Thomasville, Georgia, voiced concerns with Mr. Thomas' comments and indicated such matters should be considered as private and between those individuals. She reported, on aj positive note, that she was on her way to present a scholarship award to assist a student who 4. Candeel Henderson, resident ofThomas County, Georgia, spokei in favor of Thomasville and Thomas County transitioning to 100%1 renewable energy by 2035. She requested to know what it would take for the Council toj present aj proclamation recognizing climate change in Thomasville. She reported on several: recent news headlines where companies had completed deals to ensure solar panel implementation in Georgia counties and encouraged the City of Thomasville to incentivize customers who choose to utilize solar power and to  Councilmembers: and staff for listening and then] helping her through the challenges.  considerate with such matters.  has an opportunity to attend college.  work towards renewable energy where possible.  ADOPT AGENDA  Mayor Mobley requested to add two items relating to 1111 Phelps Street, Thomasville, Georgia, to the agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Scott moved to add "Consider the adoption ofar resolution of emergency to provide for the first and second readings of an ordinance at this one meeting, in relation to 111 Phelps Street, Thomasville, Georgia." Councilmember Baker seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed 5-0, with the following Councilmember Chastain moved to add "Consider an ordinance on first and second reading, under resolution of emergency, to confirm the declaration and order by the City Manager, in relation to 111 Phelps Street, Thomasville, Georgia.". Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed 5-0, with the  votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain, Baker, and Brown.  following votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain, Baker, and) Brown.  City of Thomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13,2024  Page 2of14    Councilmember Chastain moved to adopt the agenda, as amended. Mayor Pro Tem Scott seconded the motion. There was noi further discussion. Thei motion] passed 5-0, with thei following votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain,  Baker, and Brown. OLD] BUSINESS  Second reading of an ordinance to rename Susie Way to Mother EI Douglas Way. Ministries for many years that served thet underprivileged of the community.  City Planner, Kenny Thompson: reported there werei no amendments tot the ordinance sincei its passage on first reading. He briefly reviewed the ordinance honors the memory of Mother Earleane Douglas who ran The Rescue Mission Mayor Pro Tem Scott moved to order the ordinance toi rename Susie Way tol Mothe E. Douglas Way as read for the second time, passed, and adopted, as presented. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Thei motion passed: 5-  0, with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain, Baker, and Brown.  The adopted ordinance follows.  ORDI NO.: ORD-08-05132024  AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE STREET NAME OF SUSIE WAYTO MOTHER E DOUGLAS WAY; TO PROVIDE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICTHEREWITEE ANDI FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  SECTIONI  BEI IT ORDAINED by the Council oft the City ofThomasville: andi iti is hereby ordained by  the authority oft the same, that Susie Way be changed tol Mother E. Douglas Way.  SECTIONII  BE IT ORDAINED that all ordinances of the City ofThomasville in conflict herewith be  the same are hereby repealed for purposes of this ordinance only.  SECTIONI III  BEITFURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shalll be effective ont the date ofits final  reading andj passage.  SECTIONIV  BEI ITI FURTHER ORDAINED all ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict herewith  are hereby expressly repealed.  SECTIONV  BEI IT FURTHER ORDAINED and iti is hereby declared to be thei intention oft the Mayor and Council oft the City of Thomasville that all sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, andj phrase ofthe Ordinance are and were, upon their enactment, believed by the Mayor and the Council tol be  fully valid, enforceable, and constitutional.  SECTIONVI  City of Thomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13,2024  Page 3of1 14    BEI ITFURTHER ORDAINED andi iti is hereby declared by the Mayor and Council oft the City of the Thomasville that () to the greatest extent allowed by law, each and every section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is severable from every other section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase and (ii) that to the greatest extent allowed by law, no section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is mutually dependent upon any other  section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.  SECTIONVII  BEITI FURTHER ORDAINED andi iti is hereby declared that in the event that any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph ors section ofthis ordinance shall, for any reason whatsoever, be declared invalid, unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable by the valid judgement or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, it is the express intent of the Mayor and the Council of the City of Thomasville that such invalidity, unconstitutionality or unenforceability, shall, to the greatest extent allowed by law, not render invalid unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable any ofthe remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or section of the Ordinance and that to the greatest extend allowed by law, all remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or section of this ordinance  shall remain valid, constitutional, enforceable, and of full force and effect.  SECTION VIII  This ordinance shall not be made aj part of the official codified ordinances of the City of Thomasville but shall nevertheless be spread upon the public minutes and records of the City of  Thomasville.  SECTIONIX  This ordinance was introduced and read at a lawful meeting of the City Council for the CityofThomasvile, Georgia, held on. April22,2024, andi read thes second time, passed, anda adopted  inl like meeting held on May 13,2024.  ADDED AGENDA ITEMS  Consider the adoption ofai resolution ofemergency toj provide for thei first and second readings of an ordinance Executive Director of Engineering and] Inspections, Markl Harmon, reported there existed an emergency: need to adopt an ordinance on first and second readings at this one meeting, in relation to 111 Phelps Street, Thomasville. Georgia. Councilmember Baker moved to adopt al Resolution of Emergency to provide fort the first and second readings of an ordinance at this one meeting, as presented. Councilmember Chastain seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Thei motion passed 5-0, with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain, Baker, and Brown.  at this one meeting, in relation to 111 Phelps Street, Thomasville, Georgia.  The: adopted resolution follows.  RESOLUTION OF EMERGENCY  WHEREAS, after numerous citizen complaints and upon the own motion of the city manager, pursuant to section 5-381 of Article XI, Unfit Buildings or Structures, of the Code of Thomasville, Georgia ("Code) a hearing was properly noticed and conducted on May 6, 2024 ("Hearing") concerning the unsafe and unsanitary condition of the dwelling located at 111 Phelps Street, Thomasville ("Property"), as well as the accumulation of weeds, trash, junk, filth and other unsafe and unsanitary conditions outside the dwelling but located on the Property;  City of Thomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13,2024  Page 4of1 14    WHEREAS, in connection with the Hearing the city manager (1) determined that the dwelling located ont the Property is unfit forl human habitation and is an unfit dwelling as defined in section: 5-380oft the Code duet to (i) defective or inadequate plumbing, improper sanitation facilities, insufficient ventilation, and lack of running water, as required by the building code of the City, and/or Article XI of the Code, and (ii) lack of proper maintenance, deterioration or decay, or fire hazards, are unsafe, unsanitary, or dangerous to human life, safety, health and morals and (2) determined that there was an accumulation of weeds, trash, junk, filth and other unsafe and unsanitary conditions outside the dwelling but located on the Property creating a public health hazard and a general nuisance to those persons in the vicinity of thel Property; WHEREAS, pursuant to section 5-381€ ofthe Code, the city manager ordered the owner ofthe property located at 1111 Phelps Street, Thomasville, Georgia; to () repair the dwelling located on the Property in order to remedy the defective or inadequate plumbing, improper sanitation facilities, insufficient ventilation, lack ofrunning water, as required by thel building code oft the city, or Article XI of the Code, and the lack of proper maintenance, deterioration and decay, and fire hazards, that are unsafe, unsanitary, and dangerous tol human! life, safety, health andi morals ora absent such repair close, secure, and vacate such dwelling and (ii) remove and abate the accumulation of weeds, trash, junk, filth and other unsafe andi unsanitary conditions outside the dwelling but located on the Property that were found to create aj public health hazard and a general nuisance to those  persons ini the vicinity ofthel Property; and order and has failed to comply with such order. the actions of the city manager described above;  WHEREAS, the owner of such property was given seven (7) days to comply with such WHEREAS, section 5-381€ ofthe Code requires the City Council to approve by ordinance NOW THEREFORE BEI ITI RESOLVED, that in the interest of public health, safety and welfare ofthe citizens ofthe City ofThomasville, thel Mayor and Council ofthe City ofThomasville hereby determine that there exists an emergency in connection with the conditions present at and within 111 Phelps Street as described above and that such exigent circumstances necessitate the adoption of an ordinance on first and second readings at this one meeting pursuant to City of Thomasville Ordinance Section 2-2 in order to repair, remedy and abate the conditions present at  and within 111 Phelps Street as described above SOI DONE this the 13th day ofMay, 2024.  Consider an ordinance, under resolution of emergency, to confirm the declaration and order by the City Manager: (1)That the dwelling located at 111 Phelps Street is unfit for human habitation pursuant to the code of ordinances of City ofThomasville; and (2) that such dwelling shall be closed and vacated by all occupants and secured until such dwelling has been repaired; and (3) that the accumulation of all trash, junk, filth, and other unsanitary or unsafe conditions located at and on 111 Phelps Street and other unsafe and unsanitary conditions that have been found to create a public health hazard and a general nuisance to those persons residing in the vicinity of the property shall be removed and such health hazard and general nuisance shall be Executive Director of Engineering and Inspections, Mark Harmon, provided an overview oft the dilapidated structure. This structure has been in a deteriorating state without utilities for an extended period. The current owner of the property has been residing there in deplorable conditions and recently invited several others to live there. They were residing int tentsi int thel back and side yards. As you can see, they! brough animals, lots of other belongings, created lots oftrash, junk and even! human waste on site. The odor, noise and disturbance for this neighborhood isi far beyond what is allowed under unfit statutes. Notices of Unfit structure status along with as scheduled hearing date were sent April 24, 2024, to the owner ofrecord and posted att the site. The Unfit structure case was brought before the City Manager in an advertised hearing on May 6, 2024, where an order was lawfully issued to clear the property of all trash and debris, remove all items fromi the property that are not a part oft thel house itself, vacate the property and board up all windows and doors until such time that repairs are completed to allow human occupancy. The owner was granted7  abated.  City of1 Thomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13,2024  Page 5 of14    days to complete this task. The (Lis Pendens) order was recorded mailed to the owner and posted on site per the requirement by COT ordinances and Georgia Law. In total, there have been five Code Enforcement cases at this address for overgrowth, abandoned vehicles, sanitation, and now unfit/unsafe conditions. This house has not had utilities or1 running water since 2022. The photos included show the exterior conditions on site. Wel have receiveda total of9 recorded complaints and had multiple conversations about this property in less than 30 days. It was reported that aj physical review oft the property on the afternoon ofl May 13,2 2024, revealed the owner was not in compliance of Mayor Pro Tem Scott moved to order the ordinance relating to 111 Phelps Street, Thomasville, Georgia, as read for thei first ands second times, underi resolution ofe emergency, as presented, as passed, and adopted. Councilmember Baker seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. It was noted that this ordinance wasi ini relation to 111 Phelps Street and did not encompass any additional properties or structures not at this address. It was further reported that the owner of record for this address was under an order from thej judge to: serve the balance of six months inj jail ifthe! property and structure was not vacated and cleared as was ordered. It was also noted that the process set forth in the Property Maintenance Code for the City of Thomasville would be followed if the owner of record desired to make repairs. There was noi further discussion andt the motion remained unchanged. Thei motion passed 5-0, with thei following votes  the order and deadline.  recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain, Baker, and Brown.  NEW BUSINESS  First reading of an ordinance to enacta new Chapter 23, captioned "Parks".  City Attorney, Timothy C. Sanders reported the City is fortunate tol have al large number of parks and has maintained an internal, administrative process for addressing certain uses of parks, ranging from reserving picnic pavilions and athletic fields to permitting large scale organized activities inj parks. Unfortunately, a pattern of misuse of the parks andj park facilities has developed, ranging fromi instances ofv vandalism ofbathroom facilities tot thet theft of ornamental plants planted by the City. The purpose oft this ordinance is toj provide both ai framework for the already established administrative processes andj promote thej proper use andj preservation oft the City'sp parks. Key aspects ofthe ordinance Provides a framework and guidelines for already established procedures for reserving parks, as well as Provides hours for park usage between sundown and sunrise, unless otherwise posted. Regulates dumping and littering, fires, private grills, swimming /bathing, vehicles, and animals in parks. Attorney Sanders provided thei following description of sections of thei new ordinance, noting that the language  are as follows:  addressing revoking permits and cancelling events.  relating to private grills had been revised based on discussion during Council Workshop.  Section 23-3: This section provides a framework for the City's already established processes and procedures for reserving parks and park facilities. In addition, this section provides guidelines for the issuance of permits for the use of parks andj park facilities, as well as addresses the circumstances under which aj permit may be revoked or an event cancelled, such as violation of Section 23-4. This section establishes City wide hours of use for parks. Staff recommended a standard time for use of sunrise to sundown unless otherwise posted. The underlying premise ist thati many parks, particularly passive parks are notl lighted anda are better suited to this time frame. Conversely, some parks are lit, like Cherokee Park and Remington Park and could bej posted with a different open hours period, such as being closed from midnight until 5:00  the park's ordinance ori inclement weather.  a.m.  Section 23-5. This section prohibits the destruction ofp park property and similar behavior. Section 23-7. This section prohibits the operation ofmotor vehicles, which includes ATVS  Section 23-6. This section prohibits dumping and littering in parks.  and] PTVs, in parks unless on designated roads andj parking areas.  City of Thomasville  City Councill Meeting Agenda, May 13,2024  Page 6of1 14    Section 23-8. This section addresses animals in parks, in coordination with the Animal Control ordinance. Dogs, cats, and other domestic pets may be brough into parks, subject to the control requirements oft the Animal Control ordinance. However, they are prohibited from being in or on any athletic fields in any park. This is a slight change from the current provisions of the Animal Control ordinance, which simply prohibits dogs, cats, or pets from Remington Park. Staff recommended this change, and a corresponding change to the Animal Control ordinance, in that there are other athletic fields in other parks besides Remington and that the primary concern with animals was feces on playing fields. Under this proposed language, dogs for example could be in Section 23-9. This section addresses firesi inj parks. In short, fires arej prohibited unless set in connection with authorized work by the City by either City personnel or contractors. Privately owned grills or smokers may not be utilized in parks unless requested and authorized, subject to reasonable conditions placed on their used by the City. Otherwise, fires and attendant grilling may 5/8/24 Revision: Section. 23-9(c) has beeni revisedt toi remove thet requirement that permission. must) first be obtained before bringing a private grill into aj park. The section does still otherwise prohibit. fires inj parks unless they are in a grill and requires that grills must be appropriately supervised and extinguished afier use. Section 23-10. Swimming and bathing are prohibited in any oft the ponds or other bodies Section 23-11. This section clarifies that the ordinance does not in any way restrict City Section 23-12. This section authorizes the City Manager to establish emergency rules for the protection oft the health, safety, and welfare of Park visitors and toj protect Park property. Section 23-13. This section provides that violations oft this ordinance shalll be punishedi in accordance to section 1-7 of the City's ordinances. Section 1-7 provides the default penalties for violations of any City ordinance. In short, violators could be sentenced inj municipal court to ai fine  Remington Park, just not on any oft the athletic fields.  only be done in City owned, designated grills already in thej parks.  of water located ini thej parks.  personnel performing City work in thej parks.  not to exceed $1,000 ori imprisonment for aj periodi not to exceed six months.  Councilmember Chastain moved to order the ordinance to enact a new Chapter 23, captioned "Parks" as read for the firstt time, passed, and carried over as presented. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Councilmember. Brown inquired if there was a designated area at the Park that would accommodate the placement ofs spent hot coals from grills before the individuals left the park. Interim City Manager White noted staff would follow up on. that request. There was no further discussion and the motion remained unchanged. The motion passed 5-0, with the following  votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain, Baker, and Brown. The title oft the ordinance read for the first time, passed, and carried over follows.  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, BY (1) ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 23, CAPTIONED "PARKS"; (2) REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND (3) PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE  DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. ANDI FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  First reading of an ordinance to amend Section 4-29, captioned "Prohibited Acts" of Article II, Animal Control, City Attorney, Timothy C. Sanders reported that in connection with the drafting oft thej proposed Parks ordinance, the issue of animals being present in parks and under what conditions were considered. Attorney Sanders noted that Section 4-29(a) of the. Animal Control ordinance currently allows animals inj parks, subject to being under control as defined in the ordinance. The exception is Remington Park, in which pet animals of any kind are absolutely. The  Chapter 4 Animals.  City ofThomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13,2024  Page 7of14    proposed amendment would allow pets in all of the parks in the City, but would prohibit them from being on any athletic field in any oft the parks in the City. For example, ift the amendment were passed, a dog could be walked on the sidewalks in Remington! Park, but would be prohibited: from being on any ofthel baseball or soccer fields. Councilmember Brown moved to order the ordinance to amend Section 4-29, captioned Prohibited Acts" of Article II, captioned "Animal Control" of Chapter 4, captioned "Animals" as read for thei first time passed and carried over. Mayor Pro Tem Scott seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed 5-0, with thei following votes  recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain, Baker, and Brown.  The title oft the ordinance read for the first time, passed, and carried over follows.  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, BY (I) AMENDING SECTION: 4-29, CAPTIONED* "PROHIBITED ACTS,"OFARTICLEI II, ANIMAL CONTROL, CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS; (2) REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND (3) PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE  ANDI FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  First reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 14, captioned "Sewerage".  Assistant Utilities Superintendent, Eric Gossett reported the City of Thomasville has been working to update the Chapter 14 Sewerage ordinance to align it with the City of Thomasville's business practices and State and Federal regulations. In addition tot the Environmental: Protection. Agency's] policies andi regulations, an updated ordinance will allow the City of Thomasville to continue utilizing best practices. Additionally, developers look to ordinances as a guide when deciding to build in Thomasville. The proposed ordinance has been drafted over a span of241 months through extensive research and assistance of outside agencies. Chapter 14 regulates the bulk of sewerage operations throughout the sewer system and Thomasville. Thej proposed ordinance will provide updated terminology, remove standards that are no longer relevant to modern day practice and those that do not align with best business practices. Additionally, the proposed ordinance will provide updated terminology and definitions for fees and update enforcement sections to align with best practices. Itisrequestedi that Council consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 14to align terminology, definitions, business practices and enforcement of ordinance. Assistant Utilities Superintendent Gossett reviewed a PowerPoint presentation that outlined the substantial changes to the current Chapter 14 and its sections and noted that Council had received the PowerPoint and a redline version of the proposed amendments in their 05.08.2024 and 05.13.2024 Electronic Council Agenda Packet (ECAP) prior to the Workshop Councilmember Baker moved to order the ordinance to amend Chapter 14, "Sewerage", as read for the first time, passed, and carried over as presented. Councilmember Chastain seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed 5-0, with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain, Baker, and Brown.  and] Meeting.  Thet title of the ordinance read for the first time, passed, and carried over follows.  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, BY (1) DELETING CHAPTER 14, CAPTIONED "SEWERAGE," IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW CHAPTER 14, CAPTIONED "SEWERAGE," (2) REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND (3) PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE ANDI FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  Resolution in support of referendum relating to Transportation Special Local Option Sales and Use Tax Interim City Manager, Chris White reported' Thomas County does not currently impose a Transportation: Speciall Local Option Sales Tax on eligible purchases within Thomas County. As directed by City Council, the drafted resolution requests the Thomas County Board of Commissioners to submit a referendum in March of2025 pursuant to and in conformity with the procedures ser forth. in the Act to Thomas County voters for their approval of the question of whether or not a TSPLOST should be imposed on all sales and uses allowed by law within Thomas County for the  (TSPLOST).  City of1 Thomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13,2 2024  Page 8of14    benefit ofall citizens ofThomas County and its municipalities. Ity was noted that, ifai favorable vote was returned, the TSPLOST funds collected would be used for transportation purposes only and would be a fair tax paid by residents and visitors to Thomas County. Interim City Manager White reported thel Mayors ofall Thomas County Municipalities of Thomas County would be encouraged to adopt a like resolution and submit it to the Thomas County Board of Mayor Pro Tem Scott moved to adopt the TSPLOST resolution as presented. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed 5-0, with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott,  Commissioners within the coming months. Chastain, Baker, and Brown. The adopted resolution follows.  RESOLUTION  WHEREAS, Article: 5A ofChapter 8 ofTitle 48 ofthe Official Code of Georgia Annotated O.C.G.A. $48-8-260 through O.C.G.A. $48-8-269.6 (the "Act") authorizes a county to impose for al limited period oft time a county-wide Transportation Special Local Option Sales and Use Tax (the "TSPLOST"): subject toi the Act for designated transportation purposes at ai rate ofu upt to 1% subject to approval byt the voters within the designated county at a referendum held fors such purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City of Thomasville is the largest municipality in' Thomas County, with an official population of 18,88land is a qualified municipality as defined in O.C.G.A. $48-8-110; WHEREAS, the City of Thomasville is host to over 1,500 promotional events held in downtown Thomasville, with an annual visitor attendance of over 166,000; and, WHEREAS, the City of Thomasville has record of over 588,000 visitors in Thomasville throughout a five-year period who have attended various events such as: Rose Show & Festival, Victorian Christmas Festival, and Downtown Thomasville Sip & Shops; and, WHEREAS, the Council oft the City ofThomasville desires toi request the Thomas County Board of Commissioners to submit a referendum in March of 2025 pursuant to and in conformity with the procedures ser forth in the Act to Thomas County voters for their approval oft the question of whether or not a TSPLOST should be imposed on all sales and uses allowed by law within Thomas County for the benefit ofa all citizens of Thomas County andi its municipalities. NOW, THEREFORE BE. IT RESOLVED, that the Council oft the City ofThomasville, Georgia, hereby requests the Thomas County Board of Commissioners of Thomasville, Georgia, call fori the Election pursuant to and in conformity with thej procedures seri forthi int the Act to bel held in all voting precincts in Thomas County on the second' Tuesday in March, 2025, fort thej purpose of submitting to the voters of the County for their approval, the question of whether or not a Transportation Special Local Option Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST) at a rate of up to 1%1 to be imposed on all sales and uses allowed by law within Thomas County, Georgia, fora a lawful period of time and for the raising of funds designated for transportation purposes within Thomas County  and,  and its collective municipalities as provided for by the Act. Georgia on this, the 13th day ofl May 2024.  PASSED, APPROVED, AND. ADOPTED, by the Council of the City of Thomasville,  Resolution to authorize application to, and acceptance of, thel FY: 2024 Georgia Department ofTransportation Executive Director of Engineering and Inspections, Mark Harmon reported that in March of this year, the City of Thomasville was notified by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) of Local Road Assistance (LRA) supplemental grant funds eligibility in the amount of$375,035.41. This is toj provide resurfacing assistance for roads  Supplemental Local Maintenance Improvement Resurfacing Grant.  City of Thomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13,2024  Page9of14    within the City limits. The grant application must be submitted through thel Local Maintenance Improvement Grant Application. (LMIG) website. There is no local match required to receive the funds. The roadways selected for resurfacing are based on factors such as the Roadbotics ride score, the condition of underlying utilities, and coordination with upcoming grant projects. The roads planned tol be addressed with thej project are as follows: Director Harmon further reported that all utilities along Metcalf Avenue have been upgraded, so it is ready for resurfacing. It was removed from the 2022 SPLOST-LMIG Resurfacing projects due to construction costs. The resolution would authorize thes submittal oft the LMIG application and authorize thel Mayor orl Mayor Pro Tem tos sign Councilmember Chastain moved to approve the resolution as presented. Councilmember. Baker seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Thei motion passed 5-0, with the following votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain,  Orchard Lane (Remington. Avenue tol East. Jackson Street) Metcalf Avenue (Baybrook Street tol East Pinetree Boulevard)  necessary and related documents.  Baker, and Brown. Thea adopted resolution follows.  RESOLUTION  WHEREAS, the Council ofthe City ofThomasville, Georgia, desire toj provide resurfacing street improvement within the city limits for the betterment oft the community'st transportation; and, WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, desires to obtain grant funding from the Georgia Department ofTransportation: Local) Maintenance Improvement Grant for WHEREAS, the Council of the City ofThomasville, Georgia, has received an email from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) witha al linkt tot the Department's website showing WHEREAS, the Council oft the CityofThomasville, Georgia, recognizes there are not any local matching funds required towards the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant for street WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, desires to authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore to sign all necessary and related documents as shall be necessary in relation to the Fiscal Year 2024 GDOT Supplemental Local Maintenance Improvement Grant NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, hereby authorizes the submittal of the Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance Improvement Grant application and the required supporting documentation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, further authorizes the provision of commitment of funds as required in the Georgia Department of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, further authorizes thel Mayor of the City ofThomasville, or Mayor Pro Tempore, as the signatory on alli necessary and related documents as shalll be necessary for relation to the Georgia Department  assistance with street resurfacing improvements; and,  agrant formula amount of $375,035.41 onl March 15, 2024; and,  resurfacing improvements; and,  application.  Transportation Local Maintenance Improvement Grant; and  ofTransportation Locall Maintenance Improvement Grant application.  PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Thomasville,  Georgia, on this, the 13th day ofMay 2024.  City ofThomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13, 2024  Page 10of14    Resolution to authorize submittal of application for the FY 20241 Partnership For Inclusive Innovation (PIN) TPDI Records Manager, Duane" Treadon reported that thel Partnership forl Inclusive Innovation believes new: ideas come from anywhere and everywhere, but that the opportunity toi innovate has not been shared equally. By democratizing access to funding and support networks through resources across business, research universities and government, the Partnership advances all Georgians by supporting those with vision. One of PIN's four key pillars is Community Research. PIN will provide social and financial capital for researching our community needs. Through aj partnership with researchers at GA Tech, staff willj provide access to data for analysis. This project willi review the available data, analyze the information, and review scholarly literature andi reports toi identify and evaluate existing evidenced-based intervention and prevention strategies. Analysis oft the data in conjunction with other data sources and community surveys by the department will establish an understanding of past and current crime patterns. Alls sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) contained in the data willl bes safeguarded using the TPDI Rules ofConduct: for Disclosure  Grant.  of Departmental Records and) Reports. Excerpt:  4.1.14 DISCLOSURE OF DEPARTMENTAL RECORDS ANDI REPORTS written directives, and in compliance with state and federal laws. (82.1.7)  A. B.  An employee will not disclose and/or release any confidential departmental policies, plans, reports, records, crime records, operations, or other sensitive information except as authorized in applicable GCIC information will not be released to any individual other than departmental employees or another law enforcement agencies carrying out al law enforcement objective. All releases of GCIC information will comply with GCIC regulations, pursuant to SOP2.17-GCIC Rules and Regulations and Manager Treadon requested Council authorize the. submission ofal FY 2024 PIN grant application in an amount up to$ $150,000 and authorize the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem tos sign all necessary and related documents. Councilmember Chastain moved to approve the resolution as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Scott seconded thei motion. There wasi no discussion. The motion passed 5-0, witht thei following votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain,  any other applicable written directives. (82.1.7)  Baker, and Brown. The adopted resolution follows.  RESOLUTION  WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, desires to provide the necessary resources for data review and analysis, and conduct a systematic literature review of WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, desires to submit an application to the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN) Community Research grant program toj provide recommendations for an evidence-based violence reduction intervention strategy for the WHEREAS, the City ofThomasville Police Department has an opportunity tos submitaFY 20241 PIN: application for a grant ofup to one-hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) in funding WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, desires to authorize the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to sign all necessary and related documents as shall be necessary in NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, hereby authorizes the submission ofal FY: 2024 PIN grant application in an amount up to BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, further authorizes the expenditure ofupt to $150,000 and the Mayor of the City ofThomasville: and  violence intervention strategies for the' Thomasville Police Department; and,  Thomasville Police Department.  assistance; and,  relation to the FY 2024) PIN Grant application; and,  $150,000; and,  City ofT Thomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13,2024  Page 11of14    Mayor Pro Tem, as the signatory on all necessary and related documents as shall be necessary in  relation toi the FY20241 PIN Grant application. Georgia, on this, the 13th day ofMay 2024.  PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Thomasville,  Resolution to ratify authorization to apply for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) FY 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act CEMIWA)mpiemestaton Projects Solicitation. Police Chief, Wade Glover reported LEMHWA funds are usedt toi improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for first responders through the implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide] prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs. The Thomasville Police Department will use the grant funds to provide wellness solutions for first responders. An explanation of each element is in the attached Health and Wellness document. Thej proposed application will request $108,600 in grant funds with no local match required. Pursuant to the City of Thomasville's Grants Policies and Procedures, the application deadline for submission of the FY 2024 COPS LEMHWA grant created the need for the application to be submitted prior to Council approval; therefore, the approval shall be ratified by the Mayor and Council. Iti is requested that the Council take appropriate action to ratify authorization to apply to the FY2024 COPS LEMHWA program as to provide Mayor Pro Tem Scott moved to approve thei resolution as presented. Councilmember Chastain seconded the motion. There wasi no discussion. Thei motion passed 5-0, witht the following votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain,  wellness solutions for first responders in our community.  Baker, and Brown. The adopted resolution follows.  RESOLUTION  WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, desires to provide the WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, desires to submit an application to the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) FY2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and' Wellness AaEMtA)lmphmemasin Project toj provide wellness solutions WHEREAS, the City ofThomasville Policel Department has an opportunity to submital FY 2024 COPS LEMHWA application for a grant of upt to one-hundred twenty-seven thousand dollars WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, desires to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary and related documents as shalll be neçessary in relation to the FY: 2024 WHEREAS, pursuant to the City of Thomasville's Grants Policies and Procedures, the application deadline for submission oft thel FY 2024 COPS LEMHWA grant created the need for the application tol be submitted prior to Council approval; therefore, the approval shalll be ratified by the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, hereby ratifies the authorization for the submission ofal FY: 2024 COPS LEMHWA grant BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, further authorizes the expenditure of upt to $108,600 and thel Mayor of the City ofThomasville and  necessary mentall health and wellness services for our first responders; and,  for first responders.  ($108,600) in funding assistance; and, COPS LEMHWA Grant application; and,  Mayor and Council.  application in an amount upi to $108,600; and,  City of Thomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13,2024  Page 12of14    Mayor Pro Tem as the signatory on all necessary and related documents as shall be necessary in  relation to thel FY 2024 COPSI LEMHWA Grant application. Georgia, on this, the 13th day ofM May 2024.  PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Thomasville,  Motion to approve and authorize execution of Automatic Aid Intergoyernmental Agreement between the City Fire Chief, Tim Connell reported that the Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) did not receive credit for Automatic Aid from the recent ISO (Insurance Services Office) inspection. During the recent ISO inspection site visit, TFR was informed that ISO will no longer give credit for automatic aid agreements that have specific addresses or zones. ISO instructed TFR that for TFR to receive the automatic mutual aid credit, they would have to respond to confirmed structure fires county-wide. The county must also respond within the city limits to all confirmed structure fires. This requires anl Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)b between the City and County Firel Rescuel Departments for Automatic Aid. Thel IGA outlines the provision for TFR's cooperation with Thomas County Firel Rescue and a uniform response tos structure: fires within the Thomas County Firel District andt the Thomasville Firel District. Ins summary, for confirmed structure fires only, TFR would send one engine with a minimum oftwo firefighters and a command vehicle; Thomas County Fire Rescue would do the same. Once an apparatus arrives on the scene and determines their agency can handle the incident, the incoming unit would be canceled. With the execution oft this agreement, TFR and Thomas County Fire Rescue would again receive full credit from ISO for automatic aid in the future. It is requested that Consider approving and authorizing thel Mayor'ss signature to execute an Automatic Aid Intergovermental. Agreement Councilmember Baker moved to approve thel Intergovermental Agreement and to authorize the Mayor's signature to execute thel IGA as presented. Councilmember Chastain seconded thei motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed: 5-0, with thei following votes recorded: AYES: Mobley, Scott, Chastain, Baker, and Brown. Motion to authorize Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to sign and execute the agreement to lease the Fast-Fill Assistant Utilities Superintendent, Eric Gossett reported that The City of Thomasville has operated a fast fill compressed natural gas (CNG) station since 2013 at 1334 West. Jackson Street. The City of Thomasville has leased thel land for thes sum of $28,800 annually from Logix Development, LLC. Retail sales have also decreased from al high of$ $226,000 in 2017 and are projected to only generate $25,000 in 2024. Additionally, the City of Thomasville has relied] heavily on a credit program from thel Federal Government: tol be ablet tor maintain margin. However, this program could go away int the future, which would create al heavy burden fort the City ofThomasville. The City ofThomasville approached the landowner in an interest of them leasing the CNG station from the City of Thomasville. The lease would be for the sum of$1 per month with the lessee purchasing the natural gas from the City ofThomasville in the sum of $1 per ccf. Logix Development LLC would be responsible for selling gallon gas equivalent (GGE) to CNG vehicles. Thel lease agreement would mitigate an annual $28,800 expense tot the City ofThomasville while generating approximately $14,832 in natural gas sales at the station. The lease would be for a period of 12 months with four additional 12-month terms unless terminated. Itisr requested that the City Council authorizes thel Mayor orl Mayor Pro Tem to sign all necessary documents related to thel lease agreement with Logix Development, LLC. Mayor Pro Tem Scott moved to authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to sign and execute the agreement to lease the Fast-Fill Compressed Natural Gas Station to Logix Development, LLC as presented. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed 5-0, with the following votes recorded: AYES:  ofThomasville, Thomasville Fire Rescue, and' Thomas County Fire Rescue.  between the City of Thomasville, Thomasville Fire Rescue, and Thomas County Fire Rescue.  Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Station to Logix Development, LLC.  Mobley, Scott, Chastain, Baker, and Brown.  REPORTS  Interim City Manager White reported the Thomasville Police Department Command Inspection is scheduled for May  16,2024, at 6:00 PM and encouraged Councilmembers and the community to attend.  City ofThomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13, 2024  Page 13of14    Councilmembers collectively commended the many TEAM Thomasville employees for their efforts during the 103rd Annual Rose Show & Festival. They also acknowledged Mrs. Vicky Bryson, Executive. Assistant tot the Cityl Manager, and thanked her for assisting Councilmembers with scheduling their many meetings and ensuring they have what all Councilmember Chastain recognized the City of Thomasville Electric Department for extending their assistance to Tallahassee, Florida, to restore power following the recent inclement weather and tornados ini the Tallahassee  information needed prior to any event they attend as Councilmembers.  community. ADJOURNMENT  Having no additional business for consideration att this meeting, the City Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:57 PM.  CITY OF TIOMASVILECEORGIA Confay  Mayor,  MihAReN  ATTEST: City Clerk  019 TL th [seal]  City of Thomasville  City Council Meeting Agenda, May 13,2024  Page 14of14