7/11/2022 Council Minutes  MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF AUSTELL CITY HALL BUILDING MONDAY,ULyYII,2U2  Present: Mayor Ollie Clemons Valerie Anderson Melanie Elder Devon Myrick Sandra Leverette Meredith Adams Marlin Lamar Absent: Darrell Weaver  Also, present: Denise Lowe, Finance Director; Bo Garrison, Public Works Director; Brandon Merritt, Fire Chief; Natalie Poulk, Police Chief(I), Christine Dobbs, Community Affairs Assistant Director, Elizabeth Young, City Clerk and Scott Kimbrough, Attorney  1. CALL' TO ORDER  Mayor Clemons called the meeting to order. Pastor Lewis gave the invocation & Mayor Clemons led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Clemons asked if anyone had items to add tot the agenda. No items were added. Mayor Clemons presented ai retirement plaque & pin to Mike Hays & congratulated him for his 40 years ofs service with the city. July is Parks month & Mayor Clemons presented the Parks Department with aj proclamation & thanked  them for an outstanding, job.  2. CONSENT AGENDA - INFORMATION AND UPDATE (No Action Required by Council - See Specific Department Director before a Meeting.)  2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Bills  B.. Approve Legal Bills-$2,855.00  C.Approve Minutes of] Regular Council Meeting June 6, 2022 Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mrs. Leverette. Motion passed. (6-0)  Mrs. Anderson moved toj follow the recommendation of Mayor Clemons to approve the  4. EXCEPTION TO CONSENT AGENDA  5. CITIZENS REPORT  1    7/11/2022 Council Minutes  6.GASSYSTEM REPRESENTATIVE OLLIE CLEMONS, MAYOR Mr. Kimbrough stated it has been a good year sO far. A. Austell Gas System Board Appointments This item has been tabled until next month.  Mrs. Anderson moved to follow the recommendation of Mr. Kimbrough to table the Austell Gas System. Board appointments until August. Seconded by Ms. Elder. Motion  passed. (6-0)  7.FINANCE DEPARTMENT  VALERIE ANDERSON, CHAIRPERSON Denise Lowe, Finance Director  A. Financial Report  8. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  MELANIE ELDER, CHAIRPERSON Elizabeth Young, Director  A. No Report  9. POLICE DEPARTMENT  DEVON MYRICK, CHAIRPERSON Natalie Poulk, Police Chief(I) A. Police Report B. Flock Camera Purchase  The City of Austell Police Department wishes to purchase the Flock Camera System and 15 cameras. The goal of the Flock cameras is to reduce crime ini targeted areas & Case study has suggested that a 60% reduction in crime has occurred in Cobb County Cameras are to be used inter-agency & can be used to integrate agencies together. Austell is the only city in Cobb County that is no on1 thel Flock System. The total cost to purchase is $45,250 and a yearly fee of$40,000. This will take the place oft the Georgia Power License Plate Reader cameras, thus saving the city a substantial amount ofmoney each year. Funds will come from account # 100-3210-52.1230.  to capture objective evidence to increase investigative leads.  with the implementation of! Flock.  Mr. Myrick moved toj follow the recommendation of Mayor Clemons to approve the Flock Camera Purchase. Seconded by Mr. Lamar. Motion passed. (6-0)  2    7/11/2022 Council Minutes 10.1 FIRE DEPARTMENT  MARLINLAMAR, CHAIRPERSON Brandon Merritt, Fire Chief  A. Fire Report  11.PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  SANDRA LEVERETTE, CHAIRPERSON A. New "No Tractor Trailer" Signs (Information Only  Bo Garrison, Director  As part oft the safety concern of Austell community and those who visit, Public Works Department has decided to upgrade signage to address the tractor trailer traffic in the downtown area. Signs have been placed strategically in the downtown area of To eliminate wide turns: truckers don't always make them in aj proper: manner. To create a designated route for tractor trailers trucks to turn on Thornton Road to Dr. Luke Glenn Garrett, Jr., Memorial Highway instead of Austell-Powder Springs Road.  the City of Austell to help with the following:  To minimize tractor trailers getting stuck on the Railroad Tracks. Tol help minimize tractor trailer traffic congestion. To avoid destruction of] Railroad Safety arms.  To lessen the number ofhours spent forl Police and Fire Department during tractor  trailer accident/incidents.  Tor minimize the amount of wear and tear on city streets.  B. Adopt-A-Street (Information Only)  The City of Austell's Adopt-A-Street program gives concerned individuals the opportunity tol help their local community environment by collecting litter and beautifying streets ini their neighborhood. This program creates partnership between families, businesses, organizations, volunteers' groups, and' The City of Austell. Adopters are required to maintain the adopted street for one year and streets may be renewed upon request. The Public Works Department will provide instruction and support tol help foster safe and effective cleanups and the adopterslvolunteers do the  work of gathering the litter along their adopted streets.  Why Adopt?  It's an easy way for groups to help the community. Itmakes a visible impact on your local environment. Ith helps build community and group pride. The program is at no cost.  3    7/11/2022 Council Minutes 12. PARKS DEPARTMENT  MEREDITH ADAMS, CHAIRPERSON  Darrell Weaver, Director  A. Veterans Memorial Park Improvements (Information Only)  Parks Staff has continued construction on our NEW Veterans Memorial Park. The arrival of the military tank was escorted by Austell PD from the VFW in Carrollton and delivered safely on June 1,2 2022. Parks staffl has continued with the demo oft the parking lot and bringing in fill dirt to level the grade oft the overall park. We are still Parks Staffassisted city staff with the removal oftrees and debris resulting C. Assistance with Powder Springs Banner Installation (Information Only) On. June 26, 2022, Parks Staff answered the call for assistance from the City of Powder Springs toi install their banner advertising their 4th of  on track to meet our goal ofcompletion by the fall of2022.  B. Storm Debris Removal (Information Only) from an overnight storm on June 17,2022.  July celebration.  13. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS  VALERIE ANDERSON, CHAIRPERSON  Darrell Weaver, Director A. Code Enforcement Report B. Rezoning @ 2950 Jefferson Street withdrew his request for rezoning. C. Rezoning @ 2965 Jefferson Street withdrew his request for rezoning. D. Annex & Rezone 3721 Goodwin Road Mr. Kimbrough opened this for a public hearing. The city is acting on behalfofCobb County to rezone and  Due to the opposition regarding the rezoning request, the applicant, Greg McWhorter, Due to the opposition regarding the rezoning request, the applicant, Greg McWhorter,  annex 4.0 acres of County owned property from R-30 (single family residential) to R-30 (single family residential) with no changes in use proposed. This property is an island that was created when adjacent property on Goodwin Road was recently annexed into the city. A: full staff report and supporting documents are attached. Mrs. Dobbs stated this property would have been an island. Cobb County approved for the city to annex this property into the city limits of Austell. The property does have a restrictive easement on it to remain as open space sO at: no point the property would not be developed. Mr. Kimbrough asked ift there were any comments or questions. Mrs. Leverette moved toj follow the recommendation of Mr. Kimbrough to close the  There were none.  public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Myrick Motion passed. (6-0)  4    7/11/2022 Council Minutes  Mrs. Anderson moved to follow the recommendation of Mayor Clemons to approve the rezoning of3721 Goodwin. Road. Seconded. by. Mrs. Adams. Motion passed. (6-0) Mr. Kimbrough opened this for aj public hearing for the request of the annexation. Mr. Myrick asked ifwe will be responsible for maintaining this property. Mrs. Dobbs stated that Cobb County would be responsible for the maintenance. Mrs. Anderson moved. toj follow the recommendation ofl Mr. Kimbrough to close the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Elder. Motion passed. (6-0) Mrs. Anderson moved. toj follow the recommendation of Mayor Clemons to approve the annexation of 3721 Goodwin. Road. Seconded by Mrs. Leverette. Motion passed.  (6-0) E. Multi-Use Trail  The city has entered into an agreement with Cobb County and the City ofPowder Springs tol link downtown Austell with the Silver Comet' Trail along Austell Powder Springs Road. Heath & Lineback is the planning firm who is conducting the study for how the trail will be designed. This is an opportunity to introduce their firm along with providing an update and schedule of upcoming dates and deliverables to the Mayor and Council. Patrick Peters with Heath & Lineback gave an overview of the project & willl keep the city updated as the project moves: forward. The total cost of the project is $300,000.00 & Cobb County will be taking the whole cost with a grant through the. Atlanta Regional Commission. At this time there is no cost to the city. It is the recommendation of the Community Affairs Department to reappoint Scott Gresham and Sara Parker for a two-year term expiring July 31, 2024. It is the recommendation of the Community Affairs Department to appoint Jonathan Foster to the Planning and Zoning Board to replace Diane Evans of Ward 3 for a two-year term Iti is the recommendation. oft the Community Affairs Department to appoint Aquantus Brown to the Planning and Zoning Board for Ward 2 to fill the vacancy of Robert Mrs. Anderson moved toj follow the recommendation of Mayor Clemons to approve the Planning & Zoning Board. Appointments. Seconded by Mr. Myrick. Motion  F. Planning & Zoning Board Appointments  expiring July 31, 2024.  McField whose term expires July 31, 2023.  passed. (6-0)  3.E Board ofVariance & Zoning Appeals Appointments Lee for ai two-year term expiring. July 31,2024.  Itis the recommendation of the Community Affairs Department toi reappoint Quila N.  5    7/11/2022 Council Minutes  Mrs. Anderson moved. toj follow the recommendation of1 Mayor Clemons to approve the Board of Variance & Zoning Appeals Appointments. Seconded by Mr. Lamar.  Motion passed. (6-0)  14. ATTORNEY, DUPREE & KIMBROUGH  A. No Report 15. MAYOR'S REPORT 16. ADJOURN  Mr. Myrick moved toj follow the recommendation of1 Mayor Clemons to adjourn the  meeting. Seconded by. Mrs. Leverette. Motion passed. (6-0)  Oda Mayor Date  Chmat h pas  8.17.2022  6