ECITYOF  Doraville  Diveryity, Vitaliry, Community City Council Work Session Meeting  Wednesday, October 11, 2023 City Hall Council Chambers 3725 Park. Avenue Doraville, Georgia 30340  Meeting Minutes 6:00 p.m.  Shanta J. Bingham City Clerk  I.  CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Joseph Geierman called the meeting to order.  II. ROLL CALL  Council Members Gerald Evans, Andy Yeoman, Christopher Henshaw, Maria  Alexander, Stephe Koontz and Warren Simmons.  III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA  Council Member Henshaw made a motion to approve the October 11, 2023 meeting agenda as presented, seconded by Council Member Alexander. Council Member Yeoman made a motion, removing item A. from the Consent Agenda AYES/YES: Council Members Koontz, Evans, Henshaw, Alexander, Simmons and  to New Business. Yeoman Nays/No: none Abstain: none  IV. PROCLAMAMATIONS AND RECOGINITIONS  A. Proclamation: National Arts / Humanities Month  Presented by Mayor Joseph Geierman to Doraville Art (DArt) Mary French. Mary French accepted the Proclamation and addressed the Council and those in attendance. Doraville Seniors expressed appreciation to Grace Lim with IC Bank and resident Mayor Geierman gave a two-minute recess for those wanting to leave the  V.  DORAVILLE SENIORS: SPECIAL RECOGNITION  Charlene Fang for their support.  meeting.  VI. CONSENT AGENDA  VII. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS-none VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Fence Heights  Mayor Geierman led the discussion on the item. Community Development Director Shelton gave an overview of the item. Council asked staff to explore a text amendment allowing for greater fence heights in residential areas. Staff to conduct research as requested  and will bring back to the meeting on Monday.  Council held discussion on the proposed fence height changing from 6ft to 8ft and changes that will be potentially incorporated. Director Shelton to bring back  City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  2023.10.11    illustrations of the proposed height changes at the next Council Meeting. Council isi in consensus and agrees to change the fence height to 8ft. Staff to bring back drawings at the next Council Meeting (Monday October 16,2023) for  consideration.  B. Ordinance Amending Exhibit "A" To Ordinance No. 2023-29, Adopting Cecil McLendon, presented the item to Council. Council held a discussion. Council Member Yeoman presented an updated parcel list from the original list from what Council voted on in June. Council Member Simmons thanked Council Member Yeoman for the changes. Council Member Alexander asked how will the City correct the incorrect tax filing asked for clarification on where the City is at with catching up on the URA bond filling? Mr. McLendon to report back on Wednesday October 18, 2023 after speaking with Dekalb County. Council Member Henshaw thanked for the updated list, Council Members Koontz and Evans are fine with  A Special Service District  the list as is.  IX. NEW BUSINESS  A. Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Chief Atkinson presented the item to Council. Council held discussion. Council Member Yeoman discussed tabling until the next meeting requesting Staff to draft a Resolution earmarking all monies be allocated for Public Safety Initiatives. Council Member Simmons would like to see revenue sharing goes towards sidewalks, Council Member Alexander agrees with State Law and would ask that sidewalks be relative to the schools. Council Member Henshaw agrees with earmarking funds for public safety, Council Member Evans reported being fine with the presentation as is, received request for shelters at bus stops to help with inclement weather, Council Member Koontz agrees with earmarking money for Public Safety where cameras are located. Resolution to be added to  Doraville and Dekalb County School District  Wednesday's meeting for discussion.  A. New Holiday Lights  Chris Eldridge, City Manager introduced the item. Council had a discussion and the consensus is to make it as broad as possible selecting, more non- denominational options. City Manager Eldridge recommended limiting Georgia Power light usage on poles, adding seasonal banners on a quarterly basis. City Manager Eldridge suggested working on Peachtree and then next year will revisit  the locations.  City Council Ad-Hoc Committee  Council Member Andy Yeoman led the discussion. Council had a discussion regarding challenges with finding volunteers for committees, and ways to improve engagement. City Manager Eldridge had a discussion on ways to improve community engagement, will prepare something for Council by the  November and will prepare to hold something in the new year. . Discussion on allowing chickens to be kept in R1  zoning  Council Member Henshaw led the discussion on allowing chickens and asked that staff look at what other neighborhoods are doing. Council had a discussion on  City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  2023.10.11    the possible implications with allowing chickens in the community. Council was  inc consensus to not allow chickens in R1 zoning.  D. Light Pollution  Council Member Henshaw presented Light pollution to the Council, asked that Legal and City Planning work together to create a Resolution. Council had a discussion and the consensus is to work with Legal and Staff to create a  Resolution regarding light pollution. E. Permit Discussion (Lotus Grove)  City Manager Chris Eldridge presented the item. Mr. McLendon recommended hold off until the next Commission meeting until a more defined policy is agreed upon. Council held a discussion on the permitting process with changes to the permitting expiration date. The consensus is for staff to come back with short  timeframe at the next Council Work Session on October 18, 2023.  X.  OTHER BUSINESS XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION  If required for Land, Legal or Personnel Matters  Council Member Henshaw made a motion, seconded by Council Member Alexander to discuss land, legal or personnel matters at 8:07 pm. The motion carried  unanimously (6-0). There was no action taken.  XII. ADJOURNMENT  City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  2023.10.11    Approved:   Mayor  Attest: 8B  Shanta J. Bingham, City Clerk  EEC  City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  2023.10.11    STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DEKALB CITYOF DORAVILLE  AFFIDAVIT FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT: TO O.C.G.A. S 50-14-4  Councilmembers Gerald Evans, Andy Yeoman,  COMES NOW, Joseph Geierman, Mayor, and  Warren Simmons, Stephe Koontz, Maria Alexander, and Christopher Henshaw, before the undersigned officer duly authorized to administer oaths, and upon being duly sworn, deposes and  states oftheir own personal knowledge as follows:  1.  Council Members of the  of Doraville present at the City  That we are the Mayor and City  City  Council Meeting and are giving this Affidavit pursuant to O.C.G.A. $50-14.4.  2.  That it is our understanding that O.C.G.A. S 50-14-4 provides as follows:  (b) When any meeting of an agency is closed to the public pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, the chairperson or other person presiding over such meeting shall execute and file with the official minutes of the meeting a notarized affidavit stating under oath that the subject matter of the meeting or the closed portion thereof was devoted to matters within the exceptions provided by law and identifying the specific relevant exception.  3.  Meeting the City Council of  That in its Oct (  2093, WoKSIS90 Noy  the City ofDoraville properly voted to close the meeting and go into Executive Session to discuss  the following matters:  I. 2. 3.  Matters related to the acquisition ofreal estate. Matters related to certain personnel issues. Matters related to pending or potential litigations.  K Hoshaw  MOTION TOI ENTER EXEC/TIVESESSION. BY.  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