CITYOFEMERSON.ORG  EMERSON GEORGIA . EST.1889  Phone 770.382.9819 . Fax 770.6061731 700 Hwy 293, Emerson, Georgia 30137  CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 22, 2024 7:00 PM  I.  Call to Order/Roll Call/Quorum Check was made by Mayor Bo Jordan and attendees were; Council Members Jody Bishop, Dennis Mauldin, Charles Dabbs and Charles Lowry; Assistant City Manager Todd Health, City Clerk Robbie Swords, Deputy City Clerk Breanna Bellamy, Deputy City Clerk Autumn Palmore, Police  Captain Lisa Fuller, media and visitors.  II.  Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bishop.  III. Review and Approval of Agenda - A motion was made by Lowry to approve the agenda as presented. A second was given by Dabbs. Unanimous Vote, Motion  Carried.  IV. Review and Approval of Minutes-  1. Draft Minutes - July 8, 2024- Work Session - A motion was made by Lowry to approve with a second by Mauldin. Unanimous Vote, Motion Carried. Draft Minutes July 8, 2024- - Council Meeting A motion was made by Lowry to approve with a second by Dabbs. Unanimous Vote, Motion Carried.  2.  V.  Public Comments  1. Mark O'Brien with Lakepoint Sports spoke regarding the new zoning changes and that he wants to collaborate with the city. He has concerns and questions with the development around Lakepoint Sports and how that will 2. Mona Fouts of 421 Old Old Alabama Road spoke about ift the city has taken into consideration the effect the new developments will have on the school system. Health told her that the city shares all new developments with the Bartow County Director of Operations but that they never provide any feedback with the city. Heath told her that he thinks they bring up the information we share in their board meetings. Mrs. Fouts' also asked who would pay the property taxes on the new townhomes. Mayor Jordan explained the breakdown ofhow that would be done and that it would not fall on the community.  affect the business.  VI. Presentations and Proclamations    Councilman Dabbs announced that he wanted to recognize his daughter and son in  law, Sharon and Michael Hart ofNebraska.  VII. Reports  VIII. Announcements  Heath reminded everyone about the Joint Work Session on August 12, 2024, and that he would like everyone to attend the meeting. He also mentioned the Pallone and Millie Blood drive on July 30, 2024 at City Hall. He encouraged everyone to sign up for a  great cause. IX. Public Hearings  1.  Resolution # 2024-015 - Set Millage Rate - Mayor Jordan opened the hearing. No comments were made and the hearing was closed.  X. Old Business 1.  Second Reading Alcohol License- - Emerson Liquors - Heath reviewed the application and the updated specifications on the building plans and that the license would be contingent upon all regulations and inspections once building renovation is completed. A motion was made by Bishop to approve. Second  was given by Mauldin. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.  XI. New Business 1.  1st Reading Ordinance # 2024-018- Zoning Text Amendment-RC, Residential Conservation Planned Unit Development District- Heath reviewed the ordinance which would remove the ability for any multifamily 1st Reading Ordinance # 2024-019-1 Zoning Text Amendment- RM-6, Multifamily Residential (six units/acre) District - Heath reviewed the ordinance that would remove the use of townhomes as well as requiring all dumpsters to be enclosed and screened from view with a roof structure. No 1st Reading Ordinance # 2024-020- - Zoning Text Amendment - MU, Mixed Use Development District - Heath reviewed the ordinance that would add in single family detached districts R-7.5, R-10, R-15, R-20, R-40 AND R-80. It would include single family attached district RA-12. No Action Taken.  construction within the RC district. No Action Taken.  2.  Action Taken.  3.    4.  1st Reading - Ordinance # 2024-021-2 Zoning Text Amendment-1 MU-2, Mixed Use - Lakepoint District- Heath stated this ordinance includes key changes to align with community preferences. This ordinance would eliminate all industrial use in the MU-2 district. Density adjustments for high rise buildings to promote more balanced development. Allow density to be reduced from 13 units per acre to 12 units, aligning with the standard density in other high-density districts. It would also increase the minimum square footage for  multifamily units. No Action Taken.  5.  1st Reading - Ordinance # 2024-022-2 Zoning Map Amendment Industrial Rezoning Heath stated the purpose of this ordinance is to subdivide the land in accordance with the city's development regulations and define the extent ofthe Site Plan - Cartersville Trucks - Heath informed the council that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval oft this site plan. The location would be at Red Top Circle and Lakepoint Parkway. Michael Brooks at 1140ld Mill Road, went over aj presentation ofa detailed layout of the site. Also the owner George Hiteshew Neira mentioned that he was very excited about this new location. He said that his company had been in business since 2015 and he is ready for a larger location to grow. A motion was made by Bishop to approve. A second was given by Mauldin. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried. 7. Resolution # 2024-015- Set Millage Rate. - Heath announced the current rollback rate is set at 3.589%. He stated they still have to hear back from the Bartow County Board ofTax Assessors but that they will keep it within the 3% range. A motion was made from Dabbs to approve with a second from Lowry.  proposed project. No Action Taken.  6.  Unanimous Vote, Motion Carried.  8. Preliminary Plat-Lakepoint Overlook. - Bishop Recused. Michelle McCauly with Gaskins & Lecraw presented a detailed look at the plans for the East Greenridge Road development. The rollout would happen in two phases. Phase one with 93 townhomes on 16.38 acres. Phase two with 206 townhomes on 37.86 acres. She stated the staff and P&Z recommended approval. A motion was made by Mauldin to approve with a second from Dabbs. Unanimous Vote. Motion Resolution # 2026-016- GDOT Tap Grant-1 Heath stated the city wants to get the application into the United States Department ofTransportation Federal Highway Administration before the deadline. It was determined that the original allocation for Phase 1 funding was not sufficient to complete the engineering for the entire length of the project. So the city was requesting an  Carried.  9.    additional $633,000 in funds. A motion was made by Bishop to approve with a  second from Lowry. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.  XII. Mayor and Council Comments  Mauldin mentioned that he wants the police taken off of Hwy 75. He stated that he never sees them around and he wants them to have more presence in the community. Heath said he would talk to ChiefTeems. He advised Mauldin that a policy, rather than just taking all presence from Hwy 75, would be more suitable with making a game plan. Lowry agreed with Heath on the policy. Lowry also stated that he wants the city to get with Bartow County about the Red' Top Mountain area. He stated the area looks like a warzone and it is an embarrassment to the city. Heath let him know the city will seek more communication about the area to be cleaned up. Lowry also inquired about the Corc 5 projcct and what is thc progress about the development. Health let him know that it! has come to a stall out and there has been no communication with the city. Mayor  Jordan thanked the city and stafff for their hard work.  XIII. Executive Session  XIV. Adjournment- There being no further business, a motion was made by Dabbs to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 pm. A second was given by Lowry. Unanimous  Vote, Motion Carried.  Gdumhlo Deputy City Clerk Autumn Palmore  City'Seal)