City,Council Meeting Gity-Hall - Council Chambers April 18, 2024 WORK SESSION  6:00P.M. - Work Sesion/70P.M-Comail Meeting  Mayor Matthew Santini opened the Work Session'at 6:02 P.M. Gouncill Members discussed Council Member Cooley made ai motion to enter Closed Session forthe purposes-of Personnel and Potential Litigation. Council Member Cordell seconded the motion. Motion  each item from the agenda with corresponding Staff Members.  carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0 with Mayor Santini voting Mayor Santini closed Work Session at 6:46R.M.  OPENING. MEETING  Mayor Santini called the-Council Meeting to order at. 7:00P P.M.  Invocation by Council Member Cooley.  Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cordell.  The City Council met in Regular Session with Matthew Santini, Mayor, presiding, and the followingp present: Jayce Stepp, Council Member Ward Two; Calvin Cooley, CouncilMember Ward Four;: Alyssa Cordell, Council Member Ward Six; Dan Porta, City Manager; Julia Drake, Absent: Kari Hodge, Council Member Ward One; Cary Roth, Councii Member Ward Three;  City Clerk; and Keith Lovell, Çity Attorney. and Gary Fox, Council Member Ward-Five  REGULAR. AGENDA  Mayor Santini stated that! he would be voting on all items-on the agenda.  COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 1. April 4, 2024, Council Meeting Minutes  Council Member Cooley made ai motion to approve the April 4, 2024, Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Stepp seconded the motion. Motion carried unanifnously. Vote: 4-0 PUBLIC: HEARING- 1st READING OF ZONINGAMNEXATION REQUESTS  2. AZ24-01: 144 Cassville. Rd  Applicant: Old Castle APG South, Inc.  Randy Mannino, Planning, and Dévelopment Director, stated-the: applicantrequests annexation into the city. The proposed zoning is H-I (Héavy Industrial). If approved, staff recommends the  following.zoning conditions:    A. Stormwater runoff and stormwater quality solutions are required for the site as outlined in City of Carterville's Code of Ordinances, CHAPTER 7.5, DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE IX, POSI-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FORNEVDEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT: B. If the applicant desires to dispose of inert waste onsite then an inert landfill must be  designed, reviewed, and permitted through the GA EPD. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0.  Mayor Santini opened the public hearing for the zoning portion of the application. Furthermore, he stated that all comments made for the zoning portion of the case would be Brandon Bowen, 15 S. Public Square, came forward to represent the applicant and to give an overview of the type of products that Georgia Masonry Supply provided. Continuing,he gave an overview of the complete application and stated that given this application is approved, remediation of the site cleanup would be a part of the plans for the Land Disturbance Reimit.. Jason Rash, President of Georgia Masonry Supply, came forward to give, the history of the Karl Lutjens, 114 Old Mill Rd., came: forward to discuss the engineering issues on the site and Guy Parmenter, 114 Cassville Rd., came forward to state that there is sound, lighting, and dust issues from this, site that affect the surrounding neighbors. He would like to see something implemented to protect those neighbors from these issues and reduce the disturbances. Lisa D. Ellis, 122 Cassville Rd., came forward to reiterate the disturbances from this site Boyd Pettit, 21 Hillside Dr., came forward to discuss the impact of Georgia Masonry Supply's intention for doubled capacity and the affect it would have on the area pertaining to traffic. Continuing, he urged the Mayor and Council Members to consider implementing conditions that Mr. Bowen returned to the podium to state that all parties had met with Mr. Parmenter and Ms. With no one else to come forward to speak for or againstthe zoning portion oft the application, Mayor Santini opened the public hearing for the annexation portion of the application. Mr. Bowen stated that he would like his comments to be referenced from the zoning portion to  referenced in the annexation portion, as well.  company.  the plans to remedy those issues.  pertaining to the light, sound, and dust.  would address all the concerns oft the neighbors and the- betterment oft the area. Ellis and were currently working on an agreement to address their concerns.  the public hearing was closed.  the annexation portion oft this applicàtion.  Keith Lovell, City Attorney, statéd that all comments would'be referenced.  With no one else to come forward. to speak for or against the annexation portion of the  application, the public hearing was closed.  2    This was the first reading and'would be voted on at the next scheduled City Councilmeeting  on May 2, 2024.  3. Z24-04: 144 Cassville-Rd.  Applicant: Old Castle APG South,Inc.  Mr. Mannino stated the appliçant requests a change in zening from R-10 with conditions to H-I (Heavy Industrial) for the 4.2-acre tract. Staff does not oppose thé Heavy Industrial (H-I) A. Concrete waste on Parcel C025-0096-092 needs to be remroved from the floodplain and disposed ofj properly in an inert landfill as a condition of zoning approval per our local floodplain mânagement standard as outlined in Article VIo of our local development B. Stormwater runoff and stormwater quality solutions are: required for the site as outlined in City of Carterville's Code of Ordinances, CHAPTER 7.5, DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE IX, POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT ANDREDEVELOPMENT: C.Ifd the applicant desires 'to dispose of inert waste onsite then an inert landfill must be  zoning ift the following conditions are applied to zoning:  régulations.  désigned, reviewed, and permitted through the GA EPD., The Planning Commisionreommerded approval 6-0.  :  Mayor Santini opened the public hearing and stated all previous-comments: wèré't 'to follow this Withi no one else to come forward to speak for or against Z24-04, the publichearing.was closed. This was the firstreading and would be voted" on at the next scheduled City Council meeting  case, as well.  on May 2,;2024. PROCLAMATIONS  4. Motorcycle Awareness Month  Mayor Santini stated this proclamation is toj promote safety and awareness for everyone on the Mayor Santini presented the proclamation to Wayne Nunez with the Motorcycle Safety  highways and sharing the road with motorcycles.  Commission.  5. Z24-03: OThornwood Dr.  Applicant: WJDS, Inc.  Mr. Mannino stated the applicantrequests a change in: zoning from G-C.to) RA-12 (Residential Attached) to construct approximately 96 for-rent townhomes on the 9.5-açre tràct. Staff does not A. The Developer to provide a City of Cartersville utility easement with a width suitableto locate all proposed and future utilities with adequate separàtion. A utility easement along Thornwood Driye is required to, extend 30: feet from the centerline ofThornwood Drive. B. Developer to. extend the.existing water line on Thornwood Drive and loop the proposed  oppose. the rezoning with the following conditions for utilities: *  water line inside the development.  3    ThePlanning Commission recommended denial 6-0.  Mayor Santini opened the public hearing for the application and with no one to come forward This was the first reading and would be Voted on at the next scheduled City Council meeting Council Member Cooley made a motion to add three (3) items to the agenda. Council Member  to speak for or against the applicafion, the public hearing was closed.  on May 2, 2024.  Stepp seconded the môtion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  RESOLUTIONS  6. Second-Level Grant Application forPine Mountain Trailhead  Steve Roberts, Parks and Recreation Director, stated Parks and Recreation is seeking approval Council Member Cooley made a motion to approve the Second- Level Grant Application for Pine Mountain Trailhead. Council Member Cordell seconded the motion. Motion carried  toj pursue the second level oft the grant process for the Pine Mountain Trailhead.  unanimously. Vote: 4-0  Reference Resolution #; 16-24 BID. AWARDIPURCHASES 7. Samsung Camera System  Steven Grier, FiberCom Director, stated that this item is the purchase of a new Samsung. camera software system. This camera system is used for enhancing security and surveillahce capabilities across all city departments. The total amount is $15,698.40 from Telenet Systems. This is not a budgeted item, but funds are available and was recommended for approval. Council Member Çordell made a motion to approve the Samsung Camera System. Council Member Cooley seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  8. Crew Truck Purchase  Michael Dickson, Gas Department Directer, stated the Gas System has been approved to add an additional crew to perform maintenance on the Gas System's distribution system. Part of the equipment outfitting of this maintenance crew is the purchase of a crew truck with à service body. With the delays in the production and allocation of heavy-duty trucks and service bodies today, the Gas System searched area dealerships for in-stock trucks that 'met the Gas System's specifications required for a crew truck. The Gas System located four (4) new Ford F550 Cab & Chassis trucks that specifically met ours specifications. Lee-Smith, Inc. of Chattanooga, Tennessee provided the lowest priçe and best delivery time of 8-9 weeks for a completed 2024 F550 with a service bodyi in thei total delivered price of$97,370.00. Three (3) other trucks were located: meeting our specifications, Speedway Ford of Griffin, Georgia provided a total delivered price of $98,438.00 for a new 2024 F550 With a delivery time of20-22.weeks, Peach State Truck Centers ofNorcross, Georgia provided the total delivered price fofremaining two (2) trucks we located of  4    $117,140.00: for ai new.2022 F550-and! $128,685.70 for ai new 20241 F550,each with a deljvéry time With'd discounts totaling $1,600.00, ther Gas System recommended Council approval to purchase the.2024F550, Crew Cab, Cab & Chassis truck withservice body from Lee-Smith, Inc. ofChattànooga, Tennessee in the amount of$97,370.00. This purchase is not a budgeted item Counci-Member Cooley made ai motion to approve the Crew Truck Purçhase. Council Mémber Cordell seconded the motion. Motion carried,nanimously. Vote: 4-0  of1-2 weeks.  and willl be paid for from gas revênues.  ,9. Valve Purchase  Mr. Dickson stated the Gas System is requesting the purchase oft three 12-inch valves. Two for the SK America Project and one for stock. Three bids were: requested but only two were received. Consolidated Pipe and Supply t.Lawrenceville, Georgia submitted the low bid of $45,570.00. This is à budgeted item and Counci'sapproval to accept this bid was recommended. Mayor Santini made a motion to approve the Valve Purchase. Council Member Stepp.  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  10. Filter Purchase  Mr. Dickson stâted the Gas System is requesting'the purchase oftwo 6-inch filters'for the SK America Project metering station. Three bids were-requested but only two were received. Bartlet Controls of Waxhaw, NC: submitted the low bid of $27,720.00. This is a budgeted item and Council Member Stepp made ai motion to approve the Filter Purchase. Council Member  Council's approval to açcept this bid was recommended.  Cooley seconded,thei motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  11. Relief Valve Purchase  Mr. Dickson stated the Gas System is requesting the purchase oftwo 4-inch Mooney relief valves. One for the SK America Project metering station and oné for stock. Bartlet Controls of Waxhaw, NCi is the sole source provider for these'items, ahd they submitted a quote of $17,552.00. Thisis al budgeted item and Council's appfoval to accépt this quote was  recommended.  Council Member Cooley. made a motion to approve the' Relief Valve Purchase. Council  Member Cordell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  12. Flow Meter ConsoleReplacement  Sidney Forsyth, Water Department Director, stated that the Water Treatment Plant uses acoustic transit time flow meters 'to accurately-measure 'flow pumped into the City's water distribution system by the high-service pumps. The original Accusonic console for high-service The sole source provider ofliseqpupmem,Acmseni, has provided a quote for ranew, updated replacement console at a cost of $42,478.00. This cost includes material, installation,  pump station #2, installed in 2007, has failed and needs replacement.  5    commissioning, and aone-year parts and labor warranty. Thisi is a budgeted mâintenance item and Council Member Cooley.made a motion to approve'the Flow Meter Console Replacement. Council Member Cordell seconded the motion. Motion carfied unanimously. Vote: 4-0  was recommended for approval.  13.. Laboratory Equipment Move  Mr. Forsyth stated in planning the logistjcs of moving to the new Water Admin Complex, it was determined" that the water and wastewater laboratories will need specialty moving services to ensure continued service and regulatory compliance. Since there are specific temperature, time, and analytical requirements that must be maintained throughout the move, it is best if everything and everyone is moved within a single day by a company specializing in operating laboratory Quotes were solicited. from three companies with this specific expertise and received one responsive! bid from Amsongiwsip.900mat isal budgeted expense tol bej paid from account Council Member Cordell made ai motion to approve the Laboratory Equipment Move. Council  moves.  505.3320.54.1301.  Member Cooley seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  SECQND READING OF ORDINANCES 14. Water DepartmentOrdimance Updates summarized below are submitted for your approval:  Mr. Forsyth stated the following ordihance updates related to the Water Department,  Section 24-25 Residential Toilet Rebate Program = Changes the effective date of the rebate, increases the rebate amount to $75.00, and reduces the flush rate of u/tra-high Chapter 24 Article XV Drought Management and Response - Codifies the City's drought response to match the State EPD's Drought Managementand: Response Rules. Section 24-8 Water Ban - This section will be listed as "Reserved" as a new language Section. 24-145 Wastewater Treatment Rates - Adds language allowing a surcharge to be applied to high concentrations of Ammonia and Total Phosphorus in permitted Section 24-44 Charges - Updates surcharge rates for BOD, COD, and TSS and adds  efficiency toilets to 1.1 gallons per flush.  in Chapter 24. Article XV will replace this. industrial wastewater discharges.  surcharge rates for Ammonia (NH3) and Total Phosphorus (TP).  These ordinance updates were recommended for approval.  Council Member Cordell made ai motion to approve the Water Department Ordinance Updates. Council Member Cooley seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  Reference Ordinance #'s: 15-24, 16-24, 17-24, 18-24, and 19-24  CHANGE ORDER  6    15. Lagoon Dredging Project Change Order #2  Mr. Forsyth-stated the Water Treatment Plant sludge. lagoon dredging project. is proceeding well, with approximately 20,000 wet tons removed to date. This change order was requested by the Water Department, as this is-the final, approved project.tputilize 2018 bond funds. The çhange order represents an additional 214 contraçt days and 15,000 wet tons of splids removal. Mathematically, this represents the removal of approximately 30 years of sludge The cost for this change is $1,987,500.00, for a'total solid remoyal of 35,056 wet,tons, and a The contractor has agreed.to hold the same unit price per wet ton removed as originally bid in  production at the Water Treatment Plant. total contract price of$5,356,720.00.  July 2022.  Bond funds are available, and the change prder was recommended for pproval. Council Member Çordell made a motion to approve the Lagoon Dredging Project Change Order #2. Council Member Cooley, seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  CONTRACIS/AGREEMENIS 16. InvoiceCloud Statement for Work  *  Freddy Morgan, Assistant City Manager, stated Council approval was. recommended and an authorized signature from the mayor was required for the InvoiceCloud Statement of Work for the Council Member Stepp made a motion to approve the InvoiceCloud Statement for Work.. Council Member Cordell seconded the motion. Motion Carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  Çustomer Portal implementation.  ADDED ITEMS 17. Tire Clean Up  Mr. Morgan stated there is a bulk storage of old tires at the City Garage, located at 500S. Tennessee St., that needs to be cleaned up. 1-800-GQT-JUNK provided a quote for the clean up totaling $4,600.00. Said quote included full-service bulk removal within two (2) business days. This quote includes equipment çost, dismantling and loading, disposal and gecycling costs, and Council Member Cordell made.amotion to approve the Tire Clean Up. Council Member  fuel/travel. Approval'was recommehded.  HN  Cooley seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  18, Vehicle Lift  pa0 YTIA NSS ina7  Mr. Morgan stated this is a requerfto to PIhs capacity yehicle.lift. Three quotes  mounted drive on style 30,000 Ib.  surger  7    Reliable Hydraulics, Inc $54,774.00 Atlanta Hydraulic - $58,103.00 A&I Sales Associates $66,164.58  Continuing, Mr. Morgan stated the two lifts that we currently use are rated at 9,000 Ibs. and 15,000 Ibs. The need for the higher capacity lift arose because of safety concerns with lifting the newer service body trucks. These new trucks, when fully loaded, are -20,000 Ibs. It was recommended to approve the quote received from Reliable Hydraulics for $54,774.00. Council Member Cooley made a motion to approve the Vehicle Lift. Council Member  Cordell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0  19.1 HB1192 Resolution  Mayor Santini stated that House Bill 1192 had passed which eliminates sales and use tax exemption for certain high-technology data centers. It was requested to approve the forthcoming Mayor Santini made a motion to approve the HB 1192 Resolution. Council Member Cordell  resolution to request the Senator to veto this bill.  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Vote: 4-0 Reference Resolution: 17-24 (forthcoming)  FINANCIAL REPORT 20. February 2024  Tom Rhinehart, Finance Department Director, reviewed the February 2024 Financial Report  and compared the numbers to February 2023.  OTHER brutality. ADJOURNMENT  Jason Traynor, 18 Burnt Hickory Connector, came forward to discuss the issue of police  With no other business to discuss, Council Member Stepp made a motion to adjourn.  Meeting Adjourned at 8:17P.M.  Mayor ATY OA  ATTEST: /s/ Julia Drake City Clerk  y  antersuille *a7.1850  8