MINUTES  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CALLED MEETING G.L. Gilleland Council Chambers on 2nd Floor  Monday, March 4, 2024 5:00 P.M.  1. CALL TOORDER: Mayor Walden called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.  2. ROLL CALL: Present were Councilmember William Illg, Councilmember Sandy Sawyer, Councilmember Mark French, Councilmember Caleb Phillips, City Attorney Kevin Tallant, City Manager Bob Bolz, City Clerk Beverly Banister, Public Works Director Trampas Hansard, Utility Director Jacob Barr, Downtown Development Director Amanda Edmondson and Finance Director Robin Gazaway. Clay Moss and Stacy Harris were in attendance for Planning and Zoning. 3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE: Invocation and pledge were led by Councilmember French. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Farmers Market will open on Saturday, April 27, 2024.  5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Motion to approve the agenda as presented made by W. Ilig; second 7. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion to approve the consent agenda for the following items (a-d) made by  by S. Sawyer. Vote carried unanimously in favor.  6. PUBLIC INPUT: None  M. French; second by C. Phillips. Vote carried unanimously ini favor.  a. Approve Minutes  Regular Meeting and Work Session held February 19, 2024 Executive Session held February 19, 2024  b. Approve 2024 Farmer's Market Use Agreement C. Approve Residential Property Lease Agreements  For Properties: 557 Hwy 9 Na and 224 Flat Creek Drive  d. Approve Contracts for Awarded Bids Concerning Upgrades at the Dawsonville History Museum Windsor Pine (24-RFB-005); The WH Platts Co (24-RFB-006); Atlanta Home  Theater (24-RFB-007)  BUSINESS  8. GEORGIA STATE PATROL POST #37 DONATION PRESENTATION: City Manager Bolz introduced CPL White from the Georgia State Patrol Post #37 who accepted the equipment donation from the 9. PLANNING COMMISSION POST #4 APPOINTMENT: Motion to appoint Ashley Stephenson as the Planning Commission Post #4 Board member to fulfill the unexpired term of Anna Tobolski through December 31, 2025 made by M. French; second by' W. llg. Vote carried unanimously in favor. Mayor Walden also thanked the previous Board member, Anna Tobolski, for her service to the City. 10. PROCLAMATION: COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS: Jason Miller, the Chief Operations Officer of GI North, provided an overview of the facts surrounding colorectal cancer and the goal and importance of bringing awareness tot the general public concerning prevention. Het thanked the Mayor and Council for supporting their cause and the proclamation was presented to Jason Miller and Dr. 11. DAWSON COUNTY SCHOOLS: REQUEST FOR RESERVATION OF PICKLEBALL COURTS: Motion to approve the request from the Wellness Committee of Dawson County Schools to reserve the Main Street Park Pickleball Courts one Tuesday per month between the hours of 3:00-5 5:00 pm at no charge for the purpose of students and staff to have fitness time made by W. Illg; second by S. 12. RESTRUCTURE PERMIT TECHNICIAN POSITION TO BUILDING INSPECTOR: Motion to restructure the Permit Technician position to Building Inspector made by M. French; second by C. 13. ATLANTA MOTORSPORTS PARK: SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST TO EXCEED SOUND LIMITS: Motion to approve an exception to sound limits described in stipulation #17 of ZSP C2300063 not to exceed 107 DBA LEQ on Monday, March 25, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm made by W. Ilg; second by M. French. Vote carried unanimously in favor. Mayor and Council directed  City.  Haoran Peng from GI North.  Sawyer. Vote carried unanimously in favor. Phillips. Vote carried unanimously in favor.  Page 1 of2    MINUTES  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CALLED MEETING G.L. Gilleland Council Chambers on 2nd Floor  Monday, March 4, 2024 5:00 P.M.  Jeremy Porter to make a good faith effort in notifying the surrounding property owners about the Councimember Sawyer reported that she just attended the mandatory Newly Elected Officials training in Athens which she enjoyed and learned a lot. Councilmember French reported he recently attended al Board meeting fort the Dawsonville History Museum and stated they! have some impressive projects coming along which will greatly increase traffic to the museum. He thanked the City staff for At 5:26 p.m. a motion to close regular session and go into executive session for potential/pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel was made by M. French; second by C. Phillips. Vote carried Following a motion by Councimember Phillips; second by Councimember French, the executive Motion to resume regular session was made by M. French; second by W. Illg. Vote carried  event; he stated he can utilize social media, letters and email if available.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS:  their assistance.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  unanimously ini favor.  session was concluded and the Council returned toj join the open meeting.  unanimously in favor.  ADJOURNMENT  At6:23 pm a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by' W. Illg; second by C. Phillips. Vote carried  unanimously in favor.  Approved this 15th day of April 2024 By: CITY OF DAWSONVILLE P John Walden, Mayor CalebPhillips, Councilmember Post 1  OMau 10.0 William Illg, Councilmember Post2 a ae Mark French, Councilmember Post 4  F  Attest:  Beverly AL Banister, City Clerk  Page 20 of2    STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DAWSON  AFFIDAVIT OF THE CITY OF DAWSONVILLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL  Mayor John Walden, Councimember Caleb Phillips, Councilmember William Illg, Councilmember Sandra Sawyer and Councilmember Mark French; being duly sworn, state under oath that the following is true and 1. The City of Dawsonville Council meti in a duly advertised meeting on March4, 2024 2. During such meeting, the Board voted to goi into closed session. 3. The executive session was called to order at  accurate to the best of their knowledge and belief:  524  p.m.  4. The subject matter of the closed portion oft the meeting was devoted to the following matter(s) within  the exceptions provided in the open meetings law: (check all that apply)  Consultation with the City Attorney or other legal counsel to discuss pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the City or any officer or employee or in which the City or any officer or employee may be directly involved as provided in O.C.G.A. S 50-14-2(1); Discussion of tax matters made confidential by state law as provided by O.C.G.A.S $5 50-14- Discussion of future acquisition of real estate as provided by O,C.G.A. S 50-14-3(b)(1); Discussion or deliberation on the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a City officer or  2(2) and.  employee as provided in O.C.G.A. S 50-14-3(b)(2);  Other_  as provided in:  This 4th day of March 2024; By the City of Dawsonville, Mayor and Council:  Caleb Ppllas,Founcimember Post# #1 Wiliam llg, Councimerhber Posti2 L04 Sandasale Saridra Sawyer, Councilmember Posl3 JtO Mark French.Counclimember Post# #4  E  Sworn to and subscribed before me this daypf_ MAch Wooh0. Signature, No(aly Public  20  MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 2/18/2028  buuisy  My Commission expires:, Felo 16 20% PUNTY