MINUTES- : REGULAR MEETING CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA  JUNE 10, 2024  The regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Camilla was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024 by Mayor Owens in The Honorable Mary Jo Haywood Present at roll call: Councilman Burley, Councilman Morgan (via phone), Councilman Collins,  Council Chambers.  Councilman Pollard, and Councilman Palmer.  City Attorney Thompson (via phone) and Clerk Ford were also present.  OPENING PRAYER AND PLEDGE  Councilman Pollard gave the invocation and the Mayor and Council led the Pledge of Allegiance  tot the Flag.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Mayor Owens asked for a motion to amend the agenda as presented by adding Council consideration of Ordinance No. 2024-06-10-1 regulating mobile food vendors. A motion was made by Councilman Pollard and seconded by Councilman Burley to approve the June 10, 2024 agenda with the addition of Ordinance No. 2024-06-10-1. Voting in favor ofthe motion via ai roll call vote: Councilmen Burley, Morgan, Collins and Pollard. Voting in opposition: Councilman  Palmer. The motion passed by a 4-1 vote.  CITIZENS AND GUESTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Sign-in Sheet Attached.  The following minutes were presented for approval consideration:  May 6, 2024 Work Session May 13, 2024 Council Meeting  (Motion: Councilman Pollard/Second: Councilman Burley/Passed 5-0) (Motion: Councilman Pollard/Second: Councilman Burley/Passed 5-0 via roll call  vote)  SPEAKER APPEARANCES  Walter Anderson and Charlie Dixon  ACTION ITEMS  PROCLAMATION- MITCHELL COUNTY EAGLES TRACK AND FIELD TEAM Mayor Owens read the Proclamation for the record and presented the Proclamation to the coach  STATE CHAMPIONSHIP  and team members present at the meeting.  Page 1of4    GATEWAY RECOGNITION SIGNAGE-MITCHELL COUNTY EAGLES TRACK Inr recognition oft the Mitchell County Eagles Track and Field Team State Championship Title the Council recommends the purchase and installation of three custom signs using economic development funds to recognize the Mitchell County Eagles Track and Field Team as the Boys 1A-Division 2 State Champions and placement of signs at entryways into the city. A motion was made by Councilman Pollard and seconded by Councilman Burley to approve money from the MEAG economic development fund for three signs and installation at the City's gateways. Councilman Pollard asked for them to consider on the first sign install for Coach Adkins and team members to come out and assist with the installation. Mayor Owens commented even though the team and coach achieved this, it is important for folks coming behind them when they are entering the city to know what is possible. It took 54 years but does not mean it cannot happen again and they are inspiring group of young men. Voting in favor of the motion via aroll call vote: Councilmen Burley, Morgan, Collins, Pollard and Palmer. The motion passed by a 5-0  AND FIELD TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP  vote.  PROCLAMATION-JUNETEENTH  Mayor Owens read the Proclamation for the record. A motion was made by Councilman Burley and seconded by Councilman Morgan to adopt the Proclamation and designate June 19th as Juneteenth Day in the City of Camilla. Voting in favor of the motion via a roll call vote: Councilmen Burley, Morgan, Collins, Pollard and Palmer. The motion passed by a 5-0 vote. PROCLAMATION-HONORING LOCAL AFRICAN AMERICAN ELDERS Mayor Owens read the Proclamation for the record. A motion was made by Councilman Burley and seconded by Councilman Pollard to ratify the Proclamation. Councilman Morgan thanked the Council for their consideration and commented it is exciting to acknowledge the lives, contributions, and legacy of the individuals. Voting in favor of the motion: Councilmen Burley,  Morgan, Collins, Pollard and Palmer. The motion passed by a 5-0 vote.  AGENDA -AMENDMENT  Mayor Owens asked for a motion to amend the agenda to add consideration of the official poster for the August 24th Fall Festival. A motion was made by Councilman Pollard and seconded by Councilman Burley. Mayor Owens commented they contracted with DJ Trucker and his company to bring in musical entertainment this Fall and to get the word out regionally they need to start marketing. Voting in favor of the motion: Councilmen Burley, Morgan, Collins, Pollard MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AUTHORITY OF GEORGIA - VOTING DELEGATE/ Mayor Owens asked for a motion to leave the current delegates as is. The primary delegate is City Manager Dennis Stroud and the alternate is Councilman Danny Palmer. A motion was made by Councilman Collins and seconded by Councilman Palmer. A substitute motion was made by Councilman Morgan and seconded by Councilman Pollard to replace Councilman Palmer with Mayor Kelvin Owens as the alternate. Voting in favor oft the substitute motion via a roll call  and Palmer. The motion passed by a 5-0 vote.  ALTERNATE  Page 2of4    MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AUTHORITY OF GEORGIA - VOTING DELEGATE vote: Councilmen Burley, Morgan and Pollard. Voting in opposition: Councilmen Collins and Palmer. The Mayor voted yes and the motion passed by a 4-2 vote. The voting delegates for the City of Camilla going forward are the city manager as the primary and the Mayor as the  ALTERNATE (cont.)  alternate.  DEPOSIT DESIGNATION-TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT  Mayor Owens commented as mentioned last week the City received from MEAG Power the Telecommunication Project's Preliminary Final Settlement in the amount of $6,562. Council recommends depositing the refund in the Municipal Competitive Trust - Flexible Operating Account - Short Term Portfolio. Two years ago they received a payout of about $800,000 and it went to the MEAG flexible account. A motion was made by Councilman Pollard and seconded by Councilman Burley to designate the MEAG flexible operating account for deposit of the  refund. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. AUGUST 24th FALL FESTIVAL POSTER  Mayor Owens provided a copy of the official poster for the upcoming Fall Festival to be held Saturday, August 24th and the reason it is front ofthe Council is because it has the City seal on it. Itwill be held at the stadium and this is the first time that venue has been used in this way. DJ Trucker has a million followers on Facebook and this will be huge for the city and the economic activity will probably be something they have never seen. The City will share in the ticket sales and after discussion regarding the logistics and promotion of the festival, a motion was made by Councilman Pollard and seconded by Councilman Burley to approve the poster. Voting in favor of the motion via a roll call vote: Councilmen Burley, Morgan, Collins, Pollard and Palmer. The  motion passed by a 5-0 vote.  ORDINANCE NO. 2024-06-10-1-FOOD TRUCKS  Mayor Owens read the title of the ordinance which amends the City Code of Ordinances regulating mobile food vendors within the corporate limits oft the city of Camilla; provides for an effective date; repeals all ordinances in conflict; and other purposes along with waiving the second reading. A motion was made by Councilman Pollard and seconded by Councilman Burley to adopt the Ordinance. Mayor Owens commented at last week's meeting Councilman Palmer brought up a good point related to the zoning aspect of Toombs Park and having food vendors there. QPublic identified the tax aspect of the property and he has since looked at the City's zoning map and it is zoned R-3 (two-family and multi-family residential). The way the zoning ordinance is written the permitted uses are the same as R-1 and R-2. Toombs Park is the only location in that area zoned R-3 and no one lives on those parcels, it is recreational. The City's mobile food truck ordinance, Item N, has a provision: other than ice cream trucks mobile food trucks are not allowed to operate in residential areas. Technically the park is zoned R-3 soi it isi in ai residential area but no one lives at Toombs Park. The ordinance adds a sentence at the end and reads: Other than ice cream trucks, mobile food vendors may not operate in residential. zones but can operate at parks, recreation, and entertainment areas designated by the city located in residential. zones. You cannot take a: food truck to a neighborhood and operate there. Councilman  Page3of4    ORDINANCE NO. 2024-06-10-1 -FOOD' TRUCKS (cont.)  Palmer commented it is a single-family and multi-family area with al lot of older citizens and the streets are very narrow. To create this kind of activity in a residential section is going to create a public safety problem with EMS getting over there along with police and fire if there is a problem. He does not think it is the type of activity they want in a residential section that is very private. Iti is not what they need tol be doing ini that area. Mayor Owens replied there is nothing to argue with the points he made and are valid concerns. The mobile food truck vendors will have to get permitted first. Ifi it is going to be in conjunction with an event where there are multiple people, it is an event that will probably be city sponsored. They will insure the streets are blocked off and a plan in place sO the things mentioned will be taken care of. Someone setting up ar mobile food truck will not be in conjunction with an event SO the type of traffic he is talking about would not exist and ifit did, it would be City sponsored and they would insure the streets would be safe. After additional discussion and comments, voting in favor oft the motion to adopt the Ordinance on first reading via a roll call vote: Councilmen Burley, Morgan, Collins and Pollard. Voting in opposition: Councilman Palmer. The ordinance will require a second reading. City Clerk Ford reported the LMIG application has been submitted and on May 28th the hours of operation for the splash park were extended. The park is now open from 10 AM until 7:30 PM  CITY MANAGER'S REPORT  seven days a week.  MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENIS  Mayor Owens commented the city is moving forward and they are doing awesome things in town. Tomorrow he has a meeting with the folks that will start a hotel survey and will have a meeting about the apartments Jeremiah Horne is constructing and the grant the URA decided to move forward with. The grant is $2.5 million to help build the new 80-unit apartments and single family homes near Goodson Road. They are potentially looking at $3.5 million (with $1 million from DCA). The package store application process will start Thursday and a maximum of three licenses will be issued. The health inspection for SCORES will be tomorrow and after passing  the inspection they will start getting food in the building.  ADJOURNMENT  The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. on motion by Councilman Pollard.  BY:  - OWENS, MAYOR  ATTEST: Cwl  KELVIN J M.    CHERYLI FORDGLERK  Page 4of4    CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA a SIGN-IN SHEET  DATE: JWNE l0 2024 TIME:  :00 OTHER:  JA.M. fP.  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MEETING: COUNCIL  WORK SESSION  OTHER:  SPEAKER NO YES  NAME  ADDRESS  TOPIC OF DISCUSSION  Rodney Keaton 2 Jessic At6ins 3 Jaxcell Dones 4 Deskon Jones  7568 Wifeyfass Roud 363 Bainswel 230 Shortleaf Plaufaat Thmcoyle, IVLMALEliS  5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17    grodamation CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA  WHEREAS, the Mitchell County Eagles Track and Field Team have achieved prominence in WHEREAS, the City of Camilla wishes to recognize and congratulate the Mitchell County Eagles Track and Field Team for their outstanding and historic accomplishment; and WHEREAS, the sportsmanship, dedication, hard work, and talent of the 2024 Mitchell County Eagles Track and Field Team enabled these student athletes to earn, for the first time in the/ school's 54-year history, the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR TRACK AND FIELD; WHEREAS, the Mitchell County Eagles Track and Field Team players, Head Coach Jesse Atkins, and his coaching staff are commended for their notable performance and WHEREAS, the City of Camilla applauds Mitchell County High School for being a model of excellence for building and supporting a track and field program and bringing community NOW, THEREFORE, I, KELVIN M. OWENS, Mayor of the City of Camilla and on behalf of the City Council, do hereby congratulate the Mitchell County Eagles Track and Field Team members, Head Coach Jesse Atkins and the entire coaching staff, team member parents, faculty and the student body at Mitchell County High School for their remarkable achievement in winning the first BOYS IA-DIVISION 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR TRACK AND FIELD in the school's history. On behalf of the City of Camilla we are pleased and honored to convey this Proclamation to the Mitchell County Eagles Track and Field Team. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Kelvin M. Owens, have hereunto set my hand and caused to be  high school athletic competition during the 2023-2024 academic year; and  and  accomplishment, and  pride and recognition to Camilla.  affixed the great seal ofthe City of Camilla, Georgia.  This 10th day ofJ June, 2024.  O) GALEV SFAI. OED!  KELVIN M. OWENS Mayor  ATTEST: Clerk  df  CHERYLFORD    grodamation CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA  WHEREAS, since 1865 June 19th has become known as Juneteenth Day and is the oldest known celebration commemorating the abolition ofslavery in the United States; and WHEREAS, although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863 more than 250,000 enslaved Africans and their descendants remained in bondage in the State ofTexas until the arrival ofUnion troops at Galveston on the WHEREAS, Juneteenth celebrations continue to grow within communities and organizations throughout the country, helping to promote knowledge and appreciation of African American WHEREAS, Juneteenth is a day of profound reflection and remembrance of the terrible toll of slavery on our country and the legacy of systemic racism, inequality, and inhumanity; and WHEREAS, the City of Camilla pledges to continue efforts to lift up the importance and history of. Juneteenth and advance equity and inclusion for all members of our community; and WHEREAS, on Juneteenth we remember and acknowledge the centuries of struggle, courage, NOW, THEREFORE BE ITI PROCLAIMED, that I, Mayor Kelvin M. Owens and on behalf  19th day of June 1865; and  history, resilience, family, community and culture; and  and hope that have brought us to this time of progress and possibility.  ofthe City of Camilla City Council, do hereby proclaim June 19, 2024 as  JUNETEENTH DAY IN THE CITY OF CAMILLA and encourage all residents to recognize and celebrate this annual commemoration which honors the legacy, history, and culture of Black Americans throughout our City. All citizens are called upon to learn more about the history of Juneteenth and to attend the City of Camilla's Juneteenth Celebration Festival on Saturday, June 15th in historic downtown  Camilla,  This 10th day ofJune, 2024.  Dju 45 SEALL. OETL  KELVIN M. OWENS Mayor  ATTEST: Clerk  Cluefinl  ÇHEBYLFORD    grodamation CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA  HONORING LOCAL AFRICAN AMERICAN ELDERS  WHEREAS, the City of Camilla is proud to be home to a vibrant and diverse community that honors and celebrates its rich history, particularly the significant contributions ofi its African American citizens; and WHEREAS, our elders hold a special place in our hearts, providing wisdom, guidance, and a living connection WHEREAS, we recognize and pay tribute to the remarkable lives of our African American community members who have reached the milestone age of 90 years or more, and acknowledge their enduring impact on our WHEREAS, these esteemed individuals have witnessed significant historical events, contributed to the growth and development of our city, and continue to inspire future generations with their resilience, experiences, and WHEREAS, it is fitting that we honor and celebrate the lives of these community members who have enriched our city with their presence, wisdom, and contributions, and who have played a pivotal role in the advancement NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kelvin M. Owens, Mayor of the City of Camilla, do hereby recognize and honor the collective contributions and remarkable lives of the following individuals who have reached the age of 90 years Lou Spence, Inez Hicks, Fred Hicks, Frances Styles, Isreal Eady, Sx., Robert Mcintyre, Lizzie M. Poon, James Spence, Ellis Mills, Christine Mills, Ida Porter, Anmie Ruth Toombs, Bernice Haynes, Fannie Gaines, C.J. Jenkins, Alfred Lee Dawson, Carlie James Quimbly, Claudia Mae Knight-Silas, Mary Louise Robinson, IN HONOR OF THIS MOMENT, we celebrate their legacy and express our deepest gratitude for their contributions to our community and to Black history. Let this recognition serve as a testament to their enduring IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1, Kelvin M. Owens, have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the great  to our shared past, especially in the context of Black history and culture; and  community and the ongoing fight for equality and justice; and  the rich cultural heritage they embody; and  of Black history and culture in Camilla.  or more:  Henry johnson, Sr., and Louise Robinson  impact and a source of inspiration for future generations.  seal of the City of Camilla, Georgia.  This 10th day of. June, 2024.  1  O SEAL GOREL  Uhye 67 ATTEST: CHERYL FORD  KELVIN M. OWENS Mayor  Clerk    AF RESOLUTION  BEITR RESOLVEDI by the Mayor and City Council oft the City of CAMLLA that the Municipal Electric Authority,of Georgia's Election Committee, with authority to cast all votes to which  DENNIS STBOVD  is hereby appointed to serve as this City's voting delegate on  this City is entitled. KELVIN OWENS  is appointed as alternate voting delegate.  This. IOth day of  JWNE  2024. OAMILLA  CITY OF.  -  ATTEST: Wap  Mayor Councilmember Councilmember  fnl  LES  EN ORGIA  Additional council signatures optional.    City of Camilla FORM Commission is:  MEAG POWER TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRELIMINARY FINAL SETTLEMENT ELECTION The Telecom Preliminary Final Settlement from MEAG Power applicable to your City/Utility  Telecommunications Preliminary Final Settlement  $6,562  Please choose between. A, B or C below regarding the distribution of your Telecom Preliminary! Final  Settlement  A.DEPOSIT TO THE MUNICIPAL COMPETITIVE TRUST 1.F Flexible MEAG Fund 1 - Ultra Short and Stable Investment Fund 2. Flexible Operating Account--Short Term Portfolio 3. Flexible Operating Account-Intermediate Term Portfolio 4. Flexible Operating Account, Intermediate Extended Maturity Portfolio* 5. New Generation - MEAG Fund 1-Ultra Short and Stable Investment Fund 6. New Generation and Capacity Funding Account-Short Term Portfolio 7. New Generation and Capacity Funding Acount-Intermediate Term Portfolio 8. New Generation and Capacity Funding Account -Intermediate Extended Maturity  % $ 100 % s6562 % $ % $ % $ % $ % % $  Portfolio*  Subtotal of Dollars into Municipal Competitive Trust $  B. CREDIT TO MEAG POWER MONTHLY BILL:  Credit $_  dollars evenly over.  number of month(s) $  Subtotal of Dollars to be Credited to Monthly Bill  TOTAL PRELIMINARY FINAL SETTLEMENT REFUND  $6,562  C. Please Distribute My Entitled Portion of Preliminary Final Settlement inthe Form of a Check. By: authorizing the transfer into the new Intermediate Extended Maturity Portfolio, the undersigned Under normal circumstances there will be no restrictions on investment purchases into or sales ofshares from the Intermediate Extended Maturity Portfolio. On the occurrence ofan event that has a material impact on liquidity or operations of the Intermediate Extended Maturity Portfolio, as determined by MEAG Power in its role providing direction to the Municipal Competitive Trust Trustee, MEAG Staff may limit purchases into or sales from the Intermediate Extended Portfolio for a period not to exceed 120 days. Restrictions on investments or sales beyond 120 days would require authorization from the MEAG Board. Such restrictions shall be immediately disclosed to all beneficiaries investing in the Intermediate Extended Maturity Portfolio of the Municipal Competitive Trust as well as the' Trustee of  acknowledges the following potential liquidity restrictions:  thel Municipal Competitive' Trust (US Bank or its successor).    City of Camilla  MEAG POWER TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRELIMINARY FINAL SETTLEMENT ELECTION For the election form to be complete, the two signatures listed below are required.  FORM  By:  Date: 06-10-2024  K The Honorable Kelvin M. Owens Mayor of Camilla By: UNue Cheryl Ford City Clerk  Date: 06-10-2024  fml  Please return this election form as soon as possible, but no later than June 30, 2024 to:  MEAG Power clo Cindy Carter 1470 Riveredge Parkway NW Atlanta, GA 30328 caneremeagpower.org Phone: 770-563-0526    CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA Ordinance No. 2024-06-10-1  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA. AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGULATING MOBILE. FOOD VENDORS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CAMILLA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND FOR OTHER  PURPOSES.  WHEREAS, the City of Camilla adopted Ordinance No. 2022-07-05-1 to regulate mobile WHEREAS, after careful study and deliberation, the City Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia has decided it is in the best interest of its citizens to amend Section 1.3, Item N, of Ordinance No. 2022-07-05-1 regarding Prohibited Conduct and Requirements, as set forth  food vendors within the corporate limits of the city of Camilla; and  herein.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Camilla, Georgia that: Section 1. The City of Camilla Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by deleting  Item N of Section 1.3 in its entirety and shall nowi read:  N.  Other than ice cream trucks, mobile food vendors may not operate in residential zones but can operate at parks, recreation, and entertainment areas designated. by the city located ini residential zones.  Section 2. All ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.  SOORDAINED, this  day of  2024.  CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA  By:  [SEAL]  Kelvin Owens, Mayor  Attest:  Cheryl Ford, Clerk  First Reading: Second Reading: