CITYOFEMERSON.ORG  EMERSON GEORGIA . EST.1889  Phone 770.382.9819 . Fax 770.606.1731 700 Hwy 293, Emerson, Georgia 30137  CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2023 7:00 PM  I.  Call to Order/Roll Call/Quorum Check was made by Mayor Pro Tem Vince Wiley and attendees were: Council Members Jody Bishop and Dennis Mauldin; City Manager Kevin McBurnett, Assistant City Manager Todd Heath, City Clerk Robbie Swords, Deputy City Clerk Bre Bellamy, City Attorney Boyd Pettit, Media and Visitors. nyocation/Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Vince Wiley.  II.  III. Review and Approval of Agenda - A motion was made by Mauldin to approve with a  second from Bishop. Unanimous Vote, Motion Carried.  IV.  Review and Approval of Minutes-  1. 2.  Draft Minutes- - November 27, 2023 Work Session Draft Minutes November 27, 2023 Council Meeting  A motion was made by Mauldin to approve the minutes as presented. A second was  given by Bishop. Unanimous Vote, Motion Carried.  V.  Public Comments  VI. Presentations and Proclamations  1.  FY2023 Audit Presentation - Christian Hatch - Christain Hatch from Williamson & Company CPA stated the city received a clean opinion on the financial statements and that the city's internal controls on compliance has no internal weaknesses. The city was able toi increase overall revenue, pay down existing debt, and invest in capital assets while keeping expenses under budget. No: significant audit deficiencies or instances ofnoncompliance were reported  during the course of the audit.  VII. Reports VIII. Announcements  1. Harlem Globetrotters - December 14th at LakePoint  2. Emerson welcome Video  IX. Public Hearings    1. Hearing- Ordinance # 2023-021 - Amendment-Land Use & Development- Building Codes Mayor Pro Tem Wiley opened the hearing. No comments were  made and the hearing was closed.  X.  Old Business  1. 2nd Reading - Ordinance #2023-021 - Amendment-Land Use & Development I Building Codes-M McBurnett stated the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District adopted new code that went into effect this year requiring the adoption ofar new land use development code and local building code dealing with water conservation. A motion was made by Bishop to approve. A second  was given by Mauldin. Unanimous Vote, Motion Carried.  XI. New Business  1. Ist] Reading. Ordinance #2024-001-4 Annexation-Doehler (.84 acres) Heath explained this annexation is a small residential lot adjacent to Doehler on Hwy 41. Doehler wishes to expand their development and wishes to annex this property into the city alongside their current property No Action Taken. 2. 1st Reading - Ordinance #2024-002- Annexation & Rezoning-Ferguson Corners (700.09 ft) -Heath explained one oft the lots did not meet width requirements sO the property owner purchased the additional 700 sq ft to meet the 3. Plat-LakePoint Commerce Center - Core5-H Heath explained this has the same boundaries that the council had seen before with the site plan approval. This plat would separate the parcels into 3 plats which would allow each building to be located on its own parçel. A motion was made by Mauldin to approve with a 4. Plat- Ferguson Corners Phase 1-1 Heath stated this is the final plat for this subdivision, however it does not show the 700 sq ft that was discussed earlier. This plan does meet all the city's regulations and requirements. A motion was made by Bishop to approve with a second form Mauldin. Unanimous Vote, 5. Resolution # 2023-023 - Appointment- CVB-1 McBurnett stated that currently Mark O'Brian and Glen Jordan are our representatives for CVB. Mr. Jordan has stated he wants to step down as of. January 1,2024. Dana Dorris was recommended to complete the term of Glen Jordan. A motion was made by Mauldin to approve Dana Dorris. The motion was seconded by Bishop. 6. Resolution # 2024-024- - Acceptance of FY2023 Audit- Mcburnett asked that the Audit presented by Mr Hatch earlier be approved. A motion was made by  requirements. No Action Taken.  second from Bishop. Unanimous vote, Motion Carried.  Motion Carried.  Unanimous vote, Motion Carried.    Bishop to approve. A second was given by Mauldin. Unanimous Vote, Motion  Carried.  XII. Mayor and Council Comments  Bishop and Mauldin thanked Wiley for his terms on Council and stated they enjoyed working with him. Wiley stated he has enjoyed his 8 years on council. Wiley expressed his desire for fair representation within the council and a need for a ward system for  elections.  XIII. Executive Session XIV. Adjournment  There being no further business, ai motion was made by Mauldin to adjourn the meeting at7 7:28 pm. A second was given by Bishop. Unanimous Vote, Motion Carried.  Brel Bellamy,  (City-Seal)  Blar