Doraville Diversity, Vitality, Communify City Council Regular Meeting Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Meeting Minutes City Hall Council Chambers 3725 Park Avenue Doraville, Georgia 30340 Prepared by: Emmie Niethammer Interim City Clerk I. 6p.m. CALLTOORDER Mayor. Joseph Geierman called the meeting to order. II. ROLLCALL Mayor Jospeh Geierman, Council Members Gerald Evans, Andy Yeoman, Warren Simmons, Stephe Koontz, Maria T.. Alexander, and Christopher Henshaw were present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MEETINGAGENDA Council Member Koontz made a motion, a second was made by Council Member Alexander, to approve the meeting agenda with the following changes under the Item 1 regarding the 2024 Health Insurance Renewal to be moved to the The: following items moved to New Business for further discussion: Item 2 regarding the Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an IGA with DeKalb County regarding SPLOST Funds, and the Calling ofa 2023 Referendum for EHOST and SPOST Item 3 regarding thel Resolution Authorizing the Calling ofa 2023 Referendum regarding the issuance of General Obligation Bonds "Consent Agenda": September Work Session for the City ofDoraville. The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0). AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Koontz, Alexander, and Henshaw NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS-Nome VI. PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Fraysse, resident, she is a lifelong supporter of libraries. She commended the city officials for their longstanding support for the City ofl Doraville library. She supports anything that can be done to protect, preserve andi improve the Doraville library, the arts community spaces, our civic spaces, in a way that enhances and supports community life in the city. VII. CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.1 Public. Art for EI Rey del Taco Mural 2. Project Award - 2023 Striping 3. Approval oft the subdivision plat for William Brackbill at 3967 Till Mill Road Council Member Koontz made ai motion, as second was made by Council Member Alexander, to approve the items of the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0). AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Koontz, Alexander, and Henshaw NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None VIII. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.City Manager Questions/Comments IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None X. NEW: BUSINESS The City Manager provided his monthly report to the City Council. 1.Ordinance to Amend Section 6-13 of the City Code, to add a Lookback Period for Disqualify Convictions Related to the Issuance of Petroleum Identification Cards Chief Atkinson provided a brief update on this item as requested by the Council at the Work Council Member Koontz made a motion, a second was made by Council Member Alexander, to Session. waive the first read. The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0). AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Koontz, Alexander, and Henshaw NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None Council Member Koontz made ai motion, a second was made by Council Member Alexander, to amend Section 6-13 oft the City Code, to add al lookback period for disqualifying convictions related tot the issuance of petroleum identification cards. AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Koontz, Alexander, and Henshaw The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0). NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None 2 2.Z-Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an IGA with DeKalb County regarding SPLOST Funds, and the Calling of a 2023 Referendum for EHOST and SPLOST The City Attorney, City Manager, and City Council discussed this item. Council Member Yeoman made ai motion, a second was made by Council Member Evans, to approve the substitute resolution provided on the dais tonight (see Addendum A) which includes the percentages in Section B, Item 2, which reads proceeds of such tax are to be used to fund projects in the city as follows: 60% Pavement Management; 15% Transportation Improvements; 15% Parks Capital Assets and Maintenance; and 10% Public Safety Facilities, Equipment and Fleet Replacement. The motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0). AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Koontz, Alexander, and Henshaw NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None 3.1 Resolution Authorizing the Calling of a 2023 Referendum regarding the issuance of The City Manager provided an overview oft the item. The City Council raised questions to Council Member Evans made ai motion, Council Member Alexander seconded, to approve the resolution authorizing the calling ofa referendum regarding the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for the City of Doraville the City Manager and provided feedback. General Obligation Bonds for the City ofDoraville. The motion carried with a vote of5-1. NAYS/NO: Yeoman ABSTAIN: None AYES/ YES: Evans, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw. A vote to clarify which version ofthe resolution the City Council was approving. This vote occurred after Council Member Yeoman mentioned it during Item XII Council Council Member Evans made ai motion, Council Member Alexander seconded, to approve the substitute resolution left on the dais, the clerk has a copy (see Addendum B), authorizing the calling ofar referendum regarding the issuance of General Obligation Comments. Bonds for the City of Doraville. The motion carried with a vote of5-1. NAYS/ NO: Yeoman ABSTAIN: None AYES/ YES: Evans, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw XI. OTHER BUSINESS - None 3 XII. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Henshaw acknowledged: iti is still blazing hot outside and encouraged people to keep an eye on their pets, children and the elderly. Welcome back to school for those that missed last week. Council Member Evans. No comments. Council Member Koontz explained why she removed the 2024 Employee Benefits from the agenda and put it on the September Work Session. She and the City Manager are working with Kaiser to provide better services for the employees. Based on ai recent employee survey, there are several employees that are: not happy with their benefits, and they are working to improve the coverage. Council Member Yeoman wanted toj provide clarification of which version the Council was approving regarding the General Obligation Bonds. There was a copy on the dais that was slightly Council Member Simmons wants everyone to stay cool because it is hot outside. He also hopes the Council Member Alexander: mentioned Qualifying for Office was going to occur next week. She will not be re-running for her seat. Ifanyone is interested, she encouraged them to reach out to her with questions. She has been on the council for over a decade sO feel free to reach out to her. Mayor Geierman provided the times for Qualifying are Monday through Wednesday daily from different than what was published in the agenda packet. parents are enjoying their free time with the kids back in school. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION-N None XIV. ADJOURNMENT Council Member. Alexander made a motion, Council Member Henshaw seconded, to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). AYESI YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw NAYS/ NO: None ABSTAIN: None Approved: Joseph Attest: Shantal Bingham, Clerk DALE City 4