HECITYOF  Doraville  Diversity, Vitality, Community City Council Regular Meeting  Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes City Hall Council Chambers 3725 Park Avenue Doraville, Georgia 30340  Prepared by: Emmie Niethammer  6p.m.  I.  CALL TO ORDER  Mayor. Joseph Geierman called the meeting to order.  II. ROLL CALL  Mayor. Jospeh Geierman, Council Members Gerald Evans, Andy Yeoman, Warren Simmons, Stephe Koontz, Maria T. Alexander, and Christopher  Henshaw were present. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MEETINGAGENDA  Council Member Alexander made ai motion, a second was made by Council Member Henshaw, to approve the agenda with the following changes: Move item number four (4) under the "Consent Agenda" to "New Business" for further discussion and Item number four (4) under "New Business" to number one  on the agenda.  The motion carried unanimously (6-0)  AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS  1. Doraville Difference Maker for April 2023: Susan Fraysse involved in the political scene and the library for many years.  Mayor Geierman presented Susan Fraysse who is a longtime resident who has been  2. Proclamation Recognizing Earth Day  Mayor Geierman read the proclamation recognizing Earth Day. The proclamation will be presented to students at Sequoyah Middle School. Certificates of Recognition will also be presented to students oft the. Junior BETA Club who have been working on recycling and  other environmental clean-up.  3. Proclamation Recognizing Georgia Cities Week  Mayor Geierman presented the proclamation recognizing Georgia Cities Week to be observed April 23-29, 2023. The proclamation was presented to Eryn Whitfield, Academic Coach at Cross Keys High School as they stress the importance of city government and  civic minded students.  VI. PUBLIC COMMENT- None    VII. Consent Agenda  Council Member Alexander made a motion, a second was made by Council Member Evans,  to approve the consent agenda with item number four (4) removed.  The motion carried unanimously (6-0)  AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  VIII. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS  1.1 Presentation on Proposed Stormwater Extent of Service (EOS) Aazia Taylor, the storm water coordinator, along with David Elliott and Carl Thomas joined Ms. Taylor. They are with Lowe Engineers. The presentation covered the background and why extent of service policy (EOS) is recommended. Lowe Engineers, the city manager, and city attorney provided history and answered a The Mayor acknowledged the students that are present to learn about local government. The Mayor requested the staff come up and introduce themselves and tell al little about  questions from the City Council.  their department.  There was al brief break to allow the students to leave.  Following the break, Mayor Geierman made a request oft the Council to move: item number A1 motion was made by Council Member Koontz, a second was made by Council Member Alexander to move item number one (1) under New Business to be heard next.  1  The motion passed unanimously (6-0)  AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  2. Assembly Studio Parking Deck Easement Agreement and First Amendment to  Master Maintenance Agreement  Mark Moore, Senior Associate at Alston and Bird and special outside Counsel for the city. Presented the Assembly Studio Parking Deck Easement Agreement and First Amendment  to the Master Maintenance Agreement.  The item was tabled to be voted on later in the meeting.  Council Member Henshaw made ai motion, a second was made by Council Member Alexander, to approve the Assembly Studio Parking Deck Easement Agreement and First  2    Amendment to the Master Maintenance Agreement as presented by the City Attorney and  Mark Moore as Special Council to the city. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).  AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  3. Presentation for More than Murals  A committee attended ai training in Thomasville on how to use: murals to engage the community and build recognition ofwhere people are when individuals post selfies. They spoke about Principles of Creative Placemaking. There is an $8,000 grant available to the cities who attended the training. The staff presented the requirements for the grant. Project The Mayor and City Council gave their feedback regarding what type of public art option  ideas for the grant were presented for the consideration of Council.  they liked.  IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None X. NEW BUSINESS  1.1 Resolution for Stormwater Fees  China presented the resolution to increase the stormwater fees which was included in the Council Member Alexander made ai motion, a second was made! by Council Member Henshaw, to approve the resolution for DeKalb County to modify the city stormwater fees  budget last year. But the County wanted this in a resolution format.  from $48 to $79.16.  The motion carried unanimously (6-0).  AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  2. Resolution for Tank Farms Special Purpose Tax District  Chris Eldridge, City Manager, presented the Resolution for the Tank Farms Special The Mayor and Council made comments and asked questions oft the staff. Council Member Yeoman made a motion, a second was made by Council Member Koontz, to approve the Resolution which establishes a Special Service Tax District to  Purpose Tax District.  recoup costs for excessive road wear for the Tank Farm area.  3    The motion carried by a vote of5 in favor and one opposed.  AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: Alexander ABSTAIN: None  3. Ordinance Changing Hours for Sunday Package Sales (First Read)  The City Attorney provided the history and what this ordinance will allow based on the Council Member Alexander made a motion, a second was made by Council Member Koontz, to waive the first reading on the Ordinance regarding Sunday Package Sales by  referendums passed previously.  retailers.  This motion passed unanimously (6-0).  AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  Council Member Alexander made ai motion, a second was made by Council Member Henshaw, to approve the Ordinance Changing the Houses for Package Sales for retailers  on Sundays to 11 am until midnight. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).  AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  4. Grant Agreement between Doraville and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Utilization of Grant Funds for the Implementation of the Model Segment of the Peachtree Creek Greenway. The City Manager, Chris Eldridge, presented thei information regarding thel HUD Grant. This isa 100%, no match grant. The city has already received a grant to assist with the administration ofthis  grant.  The City Council made comments and asked questions of the city staff.  Council Member Evans made a motion, a second was made by Council Member Henshaw, to approve the grant agreement between the City ofI Doraville and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for thel Utilization of Grant Funds fort the Implementation  oft the Model Segment of thel Peachtree Creek Greenway. The motion passed unanimously (6-0). NAYS/NO: None ABSTAIN: None  AYES/YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Koontz, and Henshaw  4    XI. OTHER BUSINESS XII. COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council Member Alexander- - No comments  Council Member Simmons - Wanted to let remind everyone Lifeline. Animal Project has an event coming up called "Healthy Pet" on May 6 at] Honeysuckle Park from 10-2. They are looking for volunteers and they are offering pets free vaccines, vouchers for spade/neuter, free microchips, Council Member Yeoman - Congratulated Susan Fraysee, the Doraville Difference Maker this month. He also reminded the public about the Earth Day event at Northwoods and the City is also hosting an Earth Day event. Hoping both will be well attended. He will be out oft town. Council Member Henshaw - Shout out to his wife to embarrass her because she said not to doi it. Council Member Evans- - Kickball tournament at Honeysuckle Park next weekend. The link is in Council Member Koontz - Apologized to the public for missing the Work Session meeting. He was Mayor Geierman- - Commented to staff that he feels the defining the boundaries where the future and immediate growth should bel has been established. The Council has approved the  leashes, and food.  the newsletter. at training in Athens.  Comprehensive Plan twice which includes the boundaries.  XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION-None XIV. ADJOURNMENT  Council Member Alexander made a motion, Council Member Henshaw seconded, to adjourn. The  motion carried unanimously (6-0).  AYES/ YES: Evans, Yeoman, Simmons, Alexander, Henshaw, and Koontz  NAYS/ NO: None ABSTAIN: None  Approved:  Joseph  4k  Attest:  City Clerk  3325  5