CITY OF THOMASTON MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2024-7:00P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ROOM ON THE MAIN FLOOR THOMASTON-UPSON GOVERNMENT COMPLEX  Minutes  A meeting of the Thomaston Mayor and City Council was held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 7:00pm on the main floor meeting room of the Senior Center located at 302 South Bethel Street in the n Thomaston-Upson Government Complex. This meeting was open to the public.  Attendance:  Mayor - John David "J.D." Stallings Councilmember -J Lakeitha Reeves (District 1) Councilmember - Jeff Middlebrooks (District 2) Councilmember - Ryan Tucker (District 3) Councilmember- - Don Greathouse (District 4) City Manager Russell Thompson City Attorney - DeAnn Wheeler  Mayor Pro Tem/Councimember: - Doug Head (AtLarge)  Human Resources Director - Danielle Jefferson  Michael Jackson  Police Chief-Mike Richardson Police Major - Sidney Corley    Police ChiefofPolice of Americus, Georgia - Mark Scott General Manager of Fun 101.1 FM Radio - Dave Piper  Editor in Chief & General Manager for The Upson Beacon News- Bridge Turner  City Clerk- - Oasis Nichols  A.  Call Meeting to Order / Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Stallings opened the meeting at 7:00pm and asked Pastor Greg Smith to lead the prayer and the pledge of  allegiance.  B.  Approval of June 27, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Result: The June 27th, 2024, meeting minutes were approved as presented. First Motion: Councilmember Middlebrooks (District2) Second Motion: Councilmember Tucker (District3 3)  Vote: Unanimous Adoption of the Agenda  C.  Result: The agenda was amended to add agenda item J6. Discussion and update on city hotel project and to replace item G. with an acknowledgement from Interim Fire ChiefMr. Walker due to the public comment speaker's being unable to attend the meeting. First Motion: Councilmember Greathouse (District4) Second Motion: Mayor Pro Tem/Councimember: Head (At] Large)  Vote: Unanimous  D.  Pathways Internship Graduation  Ms. Jefferson and the following interns presented a brief graduation ceremony and  introduced themselves. The interns included:  Walker Pitts Damani Kenan Sarah Lauren Gassett Aryana Barnes Fiona Chambers Salem Shales Garrett Childs and Madison Brundidge    E.  Police Department State Certificate Presentation  Police ChiefMark Scott, Lieutenant Drew. Jackson, and ChiefMike Richardson presented  abriefpresentation on the recently earned state certification. Police Department Promotion Acknowledgements  F.  Police Chief Richardson presented the below departmental promotions.  Ansley Strickland - Corporal promotion Chris Wilson - Corporal promotion Shane Morgan - Sergeant promotion Dekota Riddick Sergeant promotion  G.  Public Comment - Mr. Jeff Zellers and Ms. Bonnie McAfee  Fire Chief Walker presented Michael Jackson with an appreciation certificate for his hard work and dedication volunteering at the Thomaston Fire Department.  H. City Attorney's Report Nothing at this time. City Clerk's Report  .  Ms. Madison Brundidge introduced herself and continued to facilitate the meeting.  J. City Manager's Report  1. Second Public Hearing / First Read for the Annexation Request of Hannah's Mill  Reservoir Parcel #043 007 and #044 001  Result: The motion was passed to open the public hearing @7:53pm. First Motion: Councilmember Tucker (District: 3) Second Motion: Councilmember Middlebrooks (District2)  Vote: Unanimous  Result: There were no public comments.  Result: The motion was passed to close the public hearing @7:55pm First Motion: Councilmember Greathouse (District4)    Second Motion: Councilmember Middlebrooks (District2)  Vote: Unanimous  2. Discussion and Potential Verizon Lease Agreement Renewal  Result: The motion was made to authorize the renewed Verizon lease agreement. First Motion: Councilmember Greathouse (District 4) Second Motion: Mayor Pro Tem/Councimember: Head (AtLarge) 3. Discussion and Potential Action of Library Budget Amendment  Vote: Unanimous  Result: The motion was approved for al budgetary adjustment/ /increase in the amount of $6,281.00 for solely the city portion. This approval was contingent on the County  approving their portion of the budgetary adjustment. First Motion: Councilmember Tucker (District: 3) Second Motion: Councilmember Greathouse (District4)  Vote: Unanimous  4. Discussion and Potential Authorization to Approval Funding to the Thomaston  Industrial Development Authority  Result: The motion was approved to grant $127,000.00 to the Industrial Development Authority for fire suppression related toj job retention, out ofthe. Joint Projects fund  balance forj job recruitment. Vote: Unanimous  First Motion: Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember: Head (At Large) Second Motion: Councilmember Reeves (District 1)  5. Discussion and Potential Action of City Firearm Policy  Result: The motion was made to table this topic until further review by the City  Attorney on gun laws and constitutional rights. First Motion: Councilmember Tucker (District: 3)  Second Motion: Mayor Pro' Tem/Comnciimember: Head (At Large)  Vote: Unanimous  6. Discussion of City Hotel Update    Result: Mr. Thompson stated that an appraisal is currently being conducted to get a value on the donated land to construct the hotel on. He also spoke briefly on the construction costs and the feasibility study that was completed.  G. Other Business  Result: Mr. Thompson stated he had another meeting with the GFLI trash contractor and they are working with our local code enforcement to educate city residents and remind them to call in their pick ups. There is a plan to schedule a work session meeting on the  GFL trash contract that will be advertised and open to the public.  H.  Executive Session and Discussion for Potential Litigation, Personnel, and Real Estate Result: The motion was made to enter into executive session at 8:57 PM. Second Motion: Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Head (At Large)  First Motion: Councilmember Tucker (District 3)  Vote: Unanimous  Result: The motion was made to exit executive session at 10:03 PM. First Motion: Councilmember Greathouse (District4 4) Second Motion: Councilmember Reeves (District 1)  Vote: Unanimous Adjournment  .  Result: The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 pm. First Motion: Mayor Pro Tem/ /Councilmember Head (At] Large) Second Motion: Councilmember Tucker (District3)  Vote: Unanimous  Respectfully Submitted,  Blos Nielob  Oasis Nichols, City Clerk    Approved as written,  Thoma Official Seal Georgl?. Mlive Depar  Mayor,John David"J.D."S Stallings DPS9    CITYOFTHOMASTON MEETING OF1 THE MAYOR. ANDCITY COUNCIL AUGUST6 6,2024-7:00P.M. CITY-COUNTY MEETING ROOM- - MAIN FLOOR THOMASTON-UPSON GOVERNMENT COMPLEX  AGENDA  A. Call Meeting to Order/Invocation, / Pledge of Allegiance  B. Approval of Minutes for the. June 27, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting  C.  Adoption of Agenda  D. Pathways Internship Graduation  E. F.  Police Department State Certificate Presentation Police Department Promotion ACknowledgements Ansley Strickland - Corporal promotion Chris Wilson - Corporal promotion Shane Morgan - Sergeant promotion Dekota Riddick - Sergeant promotion  G. Public Comment - Mr. Jeff Zellers and Ms. Bonnie McAfee  H. City Attorney's Report City Clerk's Report J. City Manager's Report  I.  1. Second Public Hearing / First Read for the Annexation Request of Hannah's Mill Reservoir Parcel  #043 007 and #044 001  2. Discussion and Potential Verizon Lease Agreement Renewal  The City of Thomastoni is committed top providing equal access to all ofi its programs, services and: activities regardless ofrace, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability or age. Any individual whor needs ana accommodation because of disability shouldo contactt the City Manager's Office at(706)6 647-4242: atl least  481 hours prior to ther meeting.      3. Discussion and Potential Action of Library Budget Amendment 5. Discussion and Potential Action of City Firearm Policy  4. Discussion and Potential Authorization to Approval Funding to the Thomaston Industrial  Development Authority  K. L.  Other Business  Executive Session and Discussion for Potential Litigation, Personnel, and Real Estate  M. Adjournment  The City of Thomaston is committed top providing equal access to allo ofi its programs, services and activities regardless ofr race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability or age. Anyi individual whor needs ana accommodation because ofd disability should contact the City Manager's Office at (706) 647-4242 atl least  481 hours priort tot ther meeting.    0  City of Thomaston PRESENTS  Pathways  Internship Program  Ceremony  AUGUST  WEDNESDAY 06  AT7 - PM  2024  106 E LEE STREET. SUITE 110 THOMASTON. GA 30286    E.  Georgia Association of Chiefs ofPolice  Accenting Professional Law Enforcement Management Through Training  hiefs  May 14, 2024  2023-2024 President MARKSCOTT Americusl P.D. IstVicel President SCOTTGRAY FayettevilleP.D. 2nd Vicel President ANITA ALLEN Albanys Statel University P.D. 3rd Vicel President TYMATTHEWS RobertaP.D. 4th Vice President TONYLOCKARD Gwinnelt County SchoolsP.D. Immediatel ALAN Past ROWE President Chairof District! Representatives MICHAELPERSLEY Albany! P.D. General Counsel RICHARD/ A. CAROTHERS Atlanta Executivel Director A.A."BUTCH", AYERS Visit Our WebsiteAt: www.gaches.col  Chief Michael Richardson Thomaston PD Thomaston, GA 30813 Dear Chief Richardson:  GACP recognizes the Thomaston PD has achieved State Certification placing the Your Certification is your Initial Certification and remains in effect for a period of Achieving State Certification requires an elevated level of commitment and dedication in at thorough review of current policies, practices, and the application underwent a rigorous review by experienced law enforcement professionals and State Certification is a continuous process and serves as a cornerstone for an agency to demonstrate their commitment to best practices and standards for building community partnerships and public trust. GACP express our sincere congratulations for demonstrating and upholding the commitment to our profession in achieving this certification. A1 true blueprint for success in the field  agency int the top tier of law enforcement  in agencies Georgia.  three years.  ValdostaStatel University P.D. of State law enforcement standards to your agency. Your agencys successfully  review of two committees for final recommendation for  approval.  of law enforcement. Respectfully, AAhu A.A. "Butch" Ayers Executive Director  35001 Duluth Park Lane, Suite 700.1 Duluth, Georgia 30096  770-495-9650    *Due: Thurs. 7/11/24  by 12:00pm  CITY OF THOMASION  PARTICIPATION  G.  PUBLIC  IN COUNCIL MEETINGS POLICY  Public Participation Policy - Individuals wishing to be placed on the City Council agenda must request in writing at least by noon Thursday prior to the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Council that they be allowed to address Council. The request must state clearly the topic or  issue to be addressed. Da7-10-R4  Tine920pm  Date of Council Meeting: July 1GFh :00pm Name of] Individual: JEFE ZELLERS 4 BONMIE MEbFEE  Physical Add (Do'not listp Phone Numb  Topic or Issue to be Addressed: (describe in detail) NOISE  ADTICAL IV  JKAL SEC 46-105 SC CBEgVBSt Restectiens BE CAARS6A WAEN HOCSEE AQ- A65 YANIL 20 APARL Whza 7o0 HAUB 2copt - I pks THRE aup HOVDE Yo YAS othSA MEISHRAS HOCRE wO KKE 2 OLA MM44m204 VAALE10 AEEA ON SL5Sp wr 1HIs OMAAE IMAIROL PonL SLIS7I5  B-60 SLC Span 0  CPONS6 po3c 2At 0 Tiot  ORASSS WHEN Moejtn AhE Q0 et APANtI  Bow) JE_ Y1o41n ST PIRysthere musa  SoLouch that wik alp windows  Amc doons Cleseg SHIL CAM  yherg  lebbm E8R  musie E yelf'at my Sorehs  Pr  3% house, And yhey SiT  OP 50 me  49  al  dont mUST  boyem,  SAKABERIS    *Due: Thurs,7111  RESOLUTION  by 12pm  PUBLIC! PARTICIPATIONIN COUNCIL MEETINGS POLICY  Meetings of the City of Thomaston Mayor and City Council are structured to allow the Council to conduct its public business. Meetings oft the Council are open to the public, but are: not to be confused with public forums. When time permits, the City Council as a matter of general operating procedure offers an opportunity for citizens to address the Council in] Public Comment session. The following rules shall be adhered to: 1. Tobeplaced on the agenda, individuals must request in writing at least by noon Thursday prior to the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Council, that they be allowed to address the Council. The request 2. Each person whose nameis placed ont the agenda will be given 51 minutes, to make theiro comments, but 3. Where several citizens wish to address the same topic orissue, the Council reserves thes right to: further. 4. While citizens may uset their allotted time to take serious issue with Council decisions, the Council will notpermit anyone tol become personallyabusive ofindividual board members or city employees.- 5. When issues arise that stimulate high community interest, the Mayor and Council mayschedule special - meetings specifically to invite public comment. In those circumstances, the Mayor and Council will 6. The Council will not respond to comments or questions posed by citizens in their presentations, but 7. The Council reserves the right to determine the number oft times it will re-visit any given issue. The. City. Council, bymajority vote, may extend or further limit the time allotedforcitizenp participation.- When citizens address the Council with specific requests or conçerns, the Council will reply with a written  must state clearlyt the topicori issue tol beaddressed.  the total time allotted to citizen participation will be limited to 30minutes.  limit discussions: should they become repetitive.  establishs special guidelines for participation.  willtaketh those comments and ustiomstmateradviemet  response to thej person or groupi involved. Approved this /Playd of a  4  Mayor  6 Atwater  424  urbilmember Don Greathouse Taboy Gbdue CotihcimembgPatsyl Perdue es Dennis Truitt, City Clerk  Mayor Pro Tem Doug Head Comlimember  e  BH 3llars fonomege TE EReREe and undexstand the aboe 2 :C. Commant DoMCA.  Jnuith  6B A    81.  1. Ber readable from each street on which the property has frontage, or if the property has no street frontage, readable from each street by which access willl be gained;  2. Clearly indicate the followingi information: a. Present: zoning classification of the property; b. Proposed zoning classification or special use; C. Hearing date and time; and d. Location oft the public hearing. date oft the public hearing. following color schedule: a. Rezonings - Bright Yellow b. Variances- - Bright Pink C. Annexations - Bright Orange d. De-annexations- - Bright Blue e. Special Uses - Bright Green Historic District-White  3. Be maintained by applicant to prevent removal from the property or destruction for the period commencing on the date the public notice appears in the newspaper through the 4. All signs shalll have dimensions of four (4) feet by four (4) feet, and shall conform to the  Written notice to adjacent and nearby property owners. The applicant shall give written notice via certified mail retum receipt requested to all properly owners within 300 feet of the boundaries of the property as appear in Upson County tax records and as provided by the Thomaston Geographic Information Department. The associated measurement shall be performedi frôm each boundary of the property that is the subject tofazoning petition or special use application. Public notices shall be mailed such that they are received a minimum of 15 calendar days and a maximum of 45 calendar days prior to the public hearing. Return receipts D. Posting of property associated with an amendment to the official zoning map initiated by the  shall be! provided to the building official within one (1) week of receipt.  city ofThomaston shall not be required.  Sec. 98-14.5. Publichearing: procedures.  A. Unless otherwise provided, public hearings at which zoning decisions are to be considered shalll be advertised and! heldbythezoningi commission priort to: an: application involving a zoning decision being considered at a public hearing held by city council. Public hearings shall be 1. The zoning commission chair or the mayor, as appropriate, acting as presiding officer shall convene the public hearing at the scheduled time and place. The presiding officer shall open the public hearing, introduce each application being considered, identify  conducted inf the following manner:  speakers and maintain order.  178    2. The presiding officer shall announce the specific zoning decision being considered. He ors she shall inform the public that anyone wishing to speak at the hearing conceming an amendment toi thei text ofthe: zoning ordinance, an amendment tot the officialz zoning map or an application for aspecial use must sign.in.with. the zoning commission secretary or 3. Analysis tol be presented at thel hearing. Any analysis submitted by an applicant shall be presented by the applicant or his or her agent att the public hearing. The building official shall then present his or her report, including a recommendation concerning the proposed zoning decision, and any other information related to an application.for a properly rezoning, an amendment to the text of this ordinance or an application for approval of a special use. This information shall consist of, at a minimum, a statement of the findings and recommendations with respect to each standard contained in Sec. 98-14.10. Standards of review, as applicable. A limited number of copies of the report shall be available to the public at the hearing and available Int the office of the city clerk. forp publicreview on or before the date oft the publicr notice announcing the publichearing. 4. Who may appear at the public hearing. Any parly may appear at the public hearing in person, by agent, or by an attorney-at-law. Any party desiring a verbatim transcript of the proceedings shall notify the city clerk a minimum of two (2) business days prior to thej publici hearing and shall be responsible for arrangingsuchs stenographic services and 5. Presentation of information. Individuals wishing to speak for or against an application shall entertheirnameand: addressons a sign-insheet provldedbythezoning: commission secretary or the cify clerk, as appropriate, prior to the opening of the hearing. Such individuals shall indicate whether they are proponents speaking for, or opponents speaking against, the application. The applicant for a rezoning or a special use shali speaki first. Other parties in support oft the application mayi then speak, followed by those opposed to the application. The applicant may then be allowed a rebuttal opportunity provided time remains and the applicant has reserved such rebuttal time. Proponents, including the applicant, shall be given a minimum of ten (10) minutes and ai maximum of twenty (20) minutes to present data, evidence and opinion concerning the petition and may choose to reserve a portion of that time for rebuttal. Rebuttals must be limited to topics andi issues raised at the hearing by opponents oft the application. These minimum and maximum timeframes shall apply to each side of the issue and not to individuals 6. Opponents of an application shall also be given a minimum of ten (10) minutes and a maximum of twenty (20) minutes in which to present information. The presiding officer maygrant additional time to proponents or opponents, provided an equal amount oftime is granted to each side. The presiding officer shall recognize individual parties wishing tos speak and monitor the time allotted to each speaker. Prior to speaking, each person shall identify him or herself and statel his or her current address. Each speaker shall! limit remarks to data, evidence and opinions relevant to the application being considered. Speakers shall address all remarks to the presiding officer. The zoning commission members or city council members may ask questions of the applicant at any time. Time devoted to questions and answers will not affect any time limitations imposed on presenters. Once all parties have concluded their comments, the presiding officer shall 7. Ai first reading and second reading of the ordinance amending the text of the zoning ordinance, or an amendment of the official zoning map shall be accomplished in compliancewitht the provisions of Sec. 9B-144.Publicnolice of publicl hearings and Sec. 98-14.5. Public hearing procedures applicable to each such reading.  the city clerk, as appropriate, prior to speaking.  3  for all associated costs.  wishing to speak.  close discussion of that agenda item and the public hearing.  179    B. Printed copies of these procedures shall be available for distribution tot the public at the public hearing and available for public reviewi in the office of the city clerkon or before the date ofthe G. AIl hearings of the zoning commission and city council shall be open to the public and shall  public notice announcing the publich hearing.  comply with O.C.G.A. 50-14-1 Georgia Open Meetings Act S 50-14-1.  Sec. 98-14.6. Zoning commission recommendation as concerns. zoning decisions.  A. The zoning commission shall form a recommendation of approval, denlal or approval subject tos specific conditions unless substantial reasons exist for tabling an application. These reasons shall be clearlyrecordedi ini the hearing minutes, and any additional information required by the zoning commission shall bei identified. Failure to make ai recommendation shall go forward as "No Recommendation." The presiding officer shall announce the new hearing date prior to adjouring the hearing. In the event of a tabling, the public notice procedures of Sec. 98-14.4. Pualemobedpaliohestg: shalll be repeated, including the posting ofs signs oni the properly B. Standards adopted in Sec. 98-14.10. Standards of review shall be applied by the zoning commission in forming ar recommendation to city council conceming a zoning decision. C. The: zoning commission secretary shall forward the recommendation oft the: zoning commission 'to city council Iny writing within three (3) business days of the: zoning commission publichearing. A. Upori closing the public hearing as provided in Sec. 98-14.5. Public hearing procedures, fhe presiding officer shall solicit a motion by a member of city council calling for approval of the application, denial or approval subject tos speclfied conditions unless substantial reasons exist for tabling the application to a date certain that shall be announced: at the publichearing. These reasons shall be clearly recorded in the hearing minutes, and any additional information required of the applicant by city council shall be Identified. In the event ofa a tabling, the public notice procedures of Sec. 98-14.4. Publicnotice of publichearings: shall be repeated, including the posting of signs on the property and applicant mailing of public notices. City council may also vote to return the application toi the zoning commission for further study. B. Standards adopted in Sec. 98-14.10. Standards of review shall be applied by city council in rendering azoning decision. Suchzoning decisions may also be! based onj publicinputrecelved at the public hearing, the recommendation of the zoning commission and the findings and The city clerk shall inform the applicant in writing by certified mail return receipt requested of the decision of city council within five (5) business days following such decision.  and applicant mailing of public notices.  Sec. 98-14.7. Zoning decisions by city council.  recommendations of the building official.  Sec. 98-14.8. Establishment of al halfway house or similar facility.  Apublichearing to consider such facilities shall bel held by city council no less than six (6) months nor more than nine (9) months prior to the date ofi final action by city council concerning a zoning decision involving establishment or relocation of a halfway house, drug rehabilitation center, or other facility for treatment of drug dependency. The: zoning commission shalll hold aj public hearing and shall forward a recommendation concerning such applications to city council. Notice of the public hearing shall comply with the procedures of Sec. 98-14.4. Public notice of public hearings and the following additional requirements: The posted notice andi the legal notice shall prominently state that the proposed zoning decision concerns the location or relocation of al halfway! house, drug rehabilitation center, or other facility fori treatment of drug  180    and arrangement of buildings shall not bei detrimental to existing or proposed dwellings E. Perimeter standards. Mayor and council may impose one or both of the following standards to 1. Nonresidential buildings located at the perimeter of the PD shall be set back a distance of 100 feet from the boundary oft the PD. Setbacks for residential development shall be consistent with the setbacks ofthe most comparable residential district. 2. Nonresidential buildings located at the perimeter of the PD must be permanently screened in a manner that sufficiently protects the privacy of existing, adjoining uses and, atar minimum, complies with thel buffer standards ofArt. 10. Bufferandl Landscaping  adjacent to thej property or to development of the surrounding area.  protect the privacy ofe existing, adjoining uses:  Standards.  Sec. 98-4.9.8. Control of areai following completion. Following completion ofa planned development, the use ofl land and the construction, modification or alteration ofa any nonresidential buildings within the PD shall conform to the approved development plan. Should the needs of the community comprising the PD be found to be changing in the future and a revision of the approved development plan is deemed Sec. 98-4.9.9. Permitted uses. Those uses shown on the approved development plan shall be Sec. 98-4.9.10. Minimum off-street parking spaces. Minimum off-street parking spaces shall be as  necessary, a new application for al PDI may bei filed.  permitted uses.  depicted oni the approved development plan. Sec. 98-4.10. Thomaston Parks District  Community goals and policies adopted in the Joint Comprehensive Plan 2018-2038 support establishment ofa" "PRG Parks, Recreation and Green Space" District. These goals and policies are organized in the Plan as Resource Management, Sense of Place and Natural and Cultural Resources and are reprinted below.  Resource Management  A. Promote the efficient use of natural resources.  B. Identify and protect environmentally, sensitive areas of the community. C. Set aside environmentally, sensitive areas for greenspace.  Sense of Place  A. Protect scenic and natural features that are important to defining the character of our  communities.  Natural and Cultural Resources  A. The protection and conservation of our communiysresources will play an important role in the decision-making process when making decisions abouti future growth and development B. We will encourage new development to locate in suitable locations in order to protect natural resources, environmentally sensitive areas, or valuable historic, archaeological or cultural  resources from encroachment. C. Continue to maintain urban forests.  80    Sec. 98-4.10.1. Purpose.  The purpose of the PRG Parks, Recreation and Green Space is to preserve open space that has the potential to contribute to fulfilling the cultural, recreational and spiritual needs of Thomaston residents, visitors, area employees and business owners. A PRG District is established to promote public health, socialinteraction and opportunities: for dedication ofmonuments and recognition of events havinganational  reach and important tot the cultural fabric of the community.  Sec. 98-4.10.2. Permitted uses. named as permitted shall be prohibited.  Thet following uses are permittedi ini the PRGI Parks, Recreation and Green Space. Any use not specifically A. Parks, recreation areas and greenspace, provided that nothing contained herein shall bind the city council or its successors in any manner or shall prevent the governmental use of such properties.  Sec. 98-4.10.3. Accessory uses and buildings.  Accessoryuses: and buildings shalll bel limited to gazebos, shelters, tables, screened dumpsters andj parking  spaces which shall complyv with Article 98-9. Parking andL Loading.  Sec. 98-4.10.4. Special uses. A. None.  Sec. 98-4.10.5. Building standards.  A. Building setbacks. Minimum building setback shall be 20 feet.  B. Bullding exterior finish materials. Building exterior finish materials shall consist of full-sized brick, natural wood, natural stone, true hard-coat stucco, and fiber cement siding.  C. Maximum building height. Building heights shall not exceed 24 feet.  81    RA  DEIS 15 WorE  APPLICATIONFOR ANNEXATION  Date:  Applicants.Name: CHy OF Thonastmn  Property Owner.  Engineer, Other  Architect Developer  Realtor,  Applicant's Address: Telephone #: Email Address:,  (Home).  (Cell)  Location Address of Properly Subject to Rezone:  (A plat or tax map of the property must be  attached to this application.) Taxl Map  Parcel  Block  -LotNumbers 043007 3044001  Total Acreage: 374.19 Requested Zoning: PBG  Please state the reason for the requested annexation of the property: CHy Quned operty requested bu He. CYGE Thaaslonto "pe anpexed ino City limis.  Signature of] Property Owner(s)  Date Annexation  -OCW  Application Fee: The applicant for the annexation of any property shall, pay the application feei in full at the time the application is submitted. A check, money order, or cash is accepted by the city. All payments need tol be made out to The City of Thomaston and include the property address and application number, Theannexation fee must be paid in full at the time of submission of the application. The annexation application fee is non-refundable whether an approval or denial vote is  made.  Acknowledgment (Applicant Initials): Application Fee Amount: Application received by City Manager's Office: Thomaston Zoning Commission Recommendation:  Check  Cash,  Thomaston-Upson Commission Recommendation (HB489 - If property is located  within 1300 feet of county limits):  PublicHearing and Approval by the Thomaston City Council:  Page2of6    ono  000 000  D    Upson County, GA Summary ParcelNumber Account/Realkey 14387 LocationA Address CRESTHWy LegalDescription ACANTLAND-HWI7AW TaxDistrict MillageRate Acres HomesteadExemption No(SO) Landlot/District ViewMap Owner Thomasten-Upsont Office BldgAuth 250EastleeSt Thomaston,GA30286 RuralLand Type RUR Sales 10/9/2001 760159 12/15/2000 709328 12/15/2000 709325 Valuation Previous Value LandValue Improvement Value Accessory Value Current Value  044001 EHwSeweKawwA COUNTY/Districtoi) 27.73 186.64 262/10  Description Openland  CalculationMethod Rural  SoilProductivity 1 Grantor CityofThomaston  Acres 186.64  SaleDate DeedBook/Page PlatBook/Page SalePrice Reason  Grantee  $1,524,000 MULTIPLEPARCELS  ThomastonupsonCountyOlceBuldingA  2524 2524  S/DACHNSEOFOFERNY BANKOFAMERICATRUS CITYOFTHOMASTON SEACHANGEOFOFERNY BANKOFAMERICATRUS CIYOFTHOMASTON:  2024 $594,302 $594,302 $0 $0 $594,302  2023 $709,108 $594,302 $0 $0 $594,302  2022 $709,108 $709,108 $0 $0 $709,108  2021 $647,094 $709,108 $0 $0 $709,108  2020 $647,094 $647,094 $0 $0 $647,094  2019 $647,095 $647,094 $0 $0 $647.094  Nod dataa YMM-ALA ConservationUse: Ruralland,Residential Improvement! Information, Commerciall Improvement: nfommason.MaaleHomes,  AccesselynlommasonPebl.masieHoma. Permits, Photos, Sketches.  is  6Sebneider  UerPayPaliy GOPRPvaYNatire LtDitaUplant S//2024.4531PAMI    a  +so  00    Upson County, GA Summary ParcelNumber Account/Realkey 11566 Location Address HANNAHSMILLRD LegalDescription 18755ACRESOFFHANNAHSMILLROAD TaxDistrict Millagel Rate Acres HomesteadExemption No(sO) Landlot/District ViewMap Owner CIVOFTHOMASTON. HannahsMiRoadi 187.55acres THOMASTONGA39286 Sales SaleDate 12/27/1979 Valuation Previous Value LandValue Improvement Value Accessory Value Current Value  043007 EHweeL COUNTY/Disticto1) 27.73 187.55 263/10  DeedBook/Page 274135  PlatBook/Page  SalePrice Reason Grantor. 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FIFTH AMENDMENTTO WATERT TOWER AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT This Fifth Amendment to Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement (the "Second Amendment") by and between City of Thomaston, Georgia, with an address of 106 East Lee Street, Thomaston, Georgia 30286 (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord") and Verizon Wireless of the East LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless, with its principal offices located at One Verizon Way, Mail Stop 4AW100, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant"). (collectively, the "Parties"), with reference to the facts set forth in the recitals below:  RECITALS  WHEREAS, Landlord owns and has the right to lease a portion of the property (the "Premises") located off ofUS Highway 19 Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, more commonly known to Lessee as the THOMASTON SOUTH, Contract #56534 (the "Property"); and  WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant, entered into a Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement dated August 14, 2003, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement dated October 17, 2006, as amended by that certain Second Amendment to Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement dated June 19, 2009 (the "Second Amendment"), as amended by that certain Third Amendment to Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement dated April 24, 2015 (the "Third Amendment"), and further amended by that certain as amended by that certain Fourth Amendment to Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement dated July 21,2021 (the "Fourth Amendment"), collectively (the "Agreement").  WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant entered into the Lease, pursuant to which Lessor leases to Verizon Wireless a portion of the Property, for the construction, installation, maintenance, improvement and operation ofa communications facility and uses incidental thereto; and and conditions oft this Fifth Amendment in order to extend the term oft the Agreement;  WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant desire to amend the Agreement pursuant to the terms NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency ofwhich are hereby acknowledged, Lessor and Verizon  Wireless agree as follows:  1.  Section 10(c)ofthe WaterTower: and Ground Lease Agreement is hereby amended  to grant Tenant an additional five (5) renewal terms offive (5) years each beginning September 1, 2028, which shall be automatically exercised unless terminated per Section 10ofthe Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement (collectively, the "Additional Extension Terms").  2. 3. for the Tenant.  Rent. Beginning September 1, 2028 rent will escalate at a rate of ten percent Notice. Section 8 ofthe Agreement is amended to add an additional Notice address  (10%) for each five (5)year renewal term.    Lessee Sitel Name: Thomaston South MDGI Location #: 5000300779  Notices shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested or by commercial courier, provided the courier's regular business is delivery service and provided further that it guarantees delivery to the addressee by the end ofthe next business day following the courier's receipt from the sender, addressed as follows (or any other address that the Party to be notified may have  designated to the sender by like notice):  LANDLORD:  City ofThomaston, Georgia 106 East Lee Street Thomaston, Georgia 30286 Verizon Wireless oft the East LP d/bla Verizon Wireless 180 Washington Valley Road Bedminster, New. Jersey 07921 Attention: Network Real Estate Basking Ridge Mail Hub Attn: Legal Intake One Verizon Way Basking Ridge, NJC 07920  TENANT:  With a copy to:  4. 5.  Capitalized words and terms used but not defined in this Fifth Amendment have Except as specifically described in this Fifth Amendment, the Agreement, as  the definitions assigned to such words and terms ini the Agreement.  amended, ist unchanged, remains in full force and effect, andi isi ratified and confirmed. In the event of any inconsistency between the Agreement and this Fifth Amendment, the terms of this Fifth Amendment will govern and control. Each reference in the Lease toi itself shall be deemed to also  refer tot this Fifth Amendment.  SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW    -  Lessee Site Name: Thomaston South MDG Location #: 5000300779  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have set their hands to this Fifth Amendment to Water Tower and Ground Lease. Agreement as ofthe day and year written below:  LANDLORD:  City ofThomaston, Georgia  By: Name: Its: Date:  Witness Signature  Print Witness Name  TENANT:  Verizon Wireless of the East LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless By: Cellco Partnership Its: General Partner  By: Name: Its: Date:_  Witness Signature  Print Witness Name    Tenant Sitel Name: Thomaston South Location #: 5000300779  This document was prepared by and after recording return to: Mary S. Palmer Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 420 20th Street North, Suite 1400 Birmingham, Alabama 35203 Source of Title: Deed Book 190, Page 357, Plat Book 4, Page 303 and Book 887, Page 006, all recorded in the Office of the Superior Court Clerk for Upson  County, GA. Parcel C58-15 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF UPSON  ) )  MEMORANDUME OF  FIFTH AMENDMENTI TO WATER1 TOWER. AND GROUND SITE LEASE AGREEMENT This Memorandum of Fifth Amendment to Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement is with an address of 106 E Lee Street, Thomaston, Georgia 30286 (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord") and Verizon Wireless of the East LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless, with its principal offices located at One Verizon' Way, Mail Stop 4AW100, Basking Ridge, New. Jersey 07920 (hereinafter referredi to as' "Tenant").  entered into this  day of  20_ by and between City of Thomaston, Georgia,  Landlord and Tenant, entered into a Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement dated August 14, 2003 as amended by that certain First Amendment to Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement dated October 17, 2006 (the "First Amendment"), as amended by that certain Second Amendment to Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement dated June 19, 2009 (the "Second Amendment"), as amended by that certain Third Amendment to Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement dated April 24, 2015 (the "Third Amendment"), and further amended by that certain as amended by that certain Fourth Amendment to Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement dated July 21, 2021 (the "Fourth Amendment"), collectively (the "Agreement"), whereby TENANT leases from Landiord certain space off of US Highway 19 Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, more commonly known to Tenant as the THOMASTON SOUTH, Contract #56534, as further described in the Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement and that certain Memorandum of Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement recorded in the Office oft the. Judge of Superior Court Clerk for Upson County, Georgia in Deed Book 887, Page 006.  1    1.  LANDLORD and TENANT have entered into al Fifth Amendment to Water Tower and  Ground Lease Agreement (the "Second Amendment')1 for1 the purpose of extending the term oft the  Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement.  2.  Section 10 (c) of the Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement is hereby amended to  grant Tenant an additional five (5) renewal terms of five (5) years each beginning September 1, 2028, which shall be automatically exercised unless terminated per Section 10 ofthe Water Tower and Ground  Lease Agreement (collectively, the' 'Additional Extension Terms").  3.  Except for the limited purpose. stated above, this Memorandum is not intended to  replace, supersede or release TENANT's rights under any memoranda previously recorded in connection  with the Site Lease Agreement. offices OfLANDLORD and' TENANT.  4. 5.  Acopy of the Water Tower and Ground Lease. Agreement, as amended, is on file in the The terms, covenants and provisions of the Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement,  as amended, shall extend to and be binding upon the respective administrators, successors and assigns  of LANDLORD and" TENANT.  SIGNATURES. APPEAR N FOLLOWING PAGE  2    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Second Amendment to Memorandum of  Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement as of the day and year first above written.  LANDLORD:  Cityo ofThomaston, Georgia  By: Name: Its: Date:  Witness Signature  Print' Witness Name  TENANT:  Verizon Wireless of the East LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless By: Cellco Partnership Its: General Partner  By: Name: Its: Date:  Witness Signature  Print Witness Name  3    STATEOF COUNTY OF.  ) )  I, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for said county, in said State, hereby certify of City of Thomaston, Georgia, is signed to the foregoing instrument and who is known to me, acknowledged before me on this day that, being informed of the contents of the foregoing instrument, hei in his capacity as: such officer and with full authority, executed the same voluntarily for and as the act  that,.  whose name as.  on the day the samel bears date.  GIVEN under my hand and seali this  day of Notary Public: Print Name: My Commission Expires:  20  [NOTARIALSEAL  STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON  ) )  I, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for said county, in said State, hereby certify of Cellco Partnership, the general partner of Verizon' Wireless of the East LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless is signed to the foregoing instrument and who is known to me, acknowledged before me on this day that, being informed ofthe contents of the foregoing instrument, he in his capacity as such officer and with full authority, executed the: same voluntarily for and as the act on the day the same bears date.  that,.  whose name as  GIVEN under my hand and seal this  day of Notary Public: Print Name: My Commission Expires:  20  [NOTARIALSEAL)  4    EXHIBIT A  Description of Parent Tract and Premises  Parent Parcel Parcel C58-15 US Highway 19  Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia  Beginning at a point on the northeast comer ofthe fenced area (as it exists as ofthe date hereof) which encompasses the water tower belonging to the City of' Thomaston, located west ofl North Church Street (U.S. Highway 19); north of Goodrich Avenue, and south and east ofR Street in the City ofThomaston, Upson County, Georgia; run thence easterly in a line perpendicular to the eastern boundary of said fenced area a distance of 20 feet to a point; run thence southerly in a line parallel to the eastern boundary of said fenced area a distance of 30 feet to a point; run thence westerly in a line perpendicular to the eastern boundary of said fenced area a distance of 20 feet to a point; run thence northerly along the eastern boundary ofs said fenced area, a distance The water tower described herein is located north of and adjacent to the City catfish pond in the All of a certain tract or parcel of land located in Land Lot #228 in the North Central part of the City of Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, containing 0.1820185 acre more or less; the same being a small part of the lands deeded to the B.F. Goodrich Company February 5, 1927 by Warranty Deed of. James R. Atwater as recorded in Book No. 56, Pages Nos. 159 and 160, and Plat Book No. 1, Page No. 1 of the Superior Court ofUpson County, Georgia; as shown on Plat No. 1530-70-56-S dated March 20, 1964 by Smith and Smith, Upson County, Georgia and Commencing at a point A, said point A being South 79 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds West 299.25 feet, thence South 10 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 1213.73 feet, thence South 79 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds West 267.68 feet of a concrete monument marking the intersection of Land Lots Nos. 214-215-228 and 229; and running thence South 3 degrees 12 minutes 02 seconds East 91.84 feet to point B, thence West 81.85 feet around the arc ofa circle toj point C, said circle coincides with the boundary of the Thomaston Mills raw water settling pond; the center of said arc is South 3 degrees, 04 minutes 34 seconds East 230 feet of point B, its central angle is 20 degrees 23 minutes 20 seconds and its radius is 230 feet. Thence North 44 degrees 22 minutes 50 seconds West 2.80 feet to point D; thence North 3. degrees 12 minutes 02 seconds West 103.97 feet to point E; thence North 86 degrees 47 minutes 58 seconds East 82.0  of30: feet tot the point ofl beginning oft the tract herein described.  City ofThomaston, upon the following land:  described as follows:  feet to the point oft beginning.  5    Access Easement  Together with an easement ten (10) feet wide for ingress and egress to the foregoing land from Beginning at a point North of and adjacent to Thomaston Mills Raw Water pond, said point being South 79 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds West 299.25 feet, thence South 10 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 1213.73 feet, thence South 79 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds West 267.88 feet, thence South 3 degrees 12 minutes 02 seconds East 91.84 feet of a concrete monument marking the intersection of Land Lots Nos. 214-215-228 and 229; said easement, which is 10.0 feet wide, runs thence East and Southeast adjacent to and around the Thomaston Mills raw water pond until it intersects the West side of the Right-of-Way ofU.S. Highway# 19  Georgia State Highway No. 3 over the following course:  (Georgia State Route #3). Utility Easement  For the term of this Lease, Tenant shall have the right to meter or submeter off Landlord's  existing electric power line servicing the Leased Premises.  Leased Premises seconds West  Latitude: 32 degrees, 54 minutes, 21 seconds North and Longitude: 84 degrees, 19 minutes, 51 A 20-foot by 30-foot area for placement of 12-foot by 20-foot equipment shelter, located within  the parcel ofl land and antennas attached to the catwalk.  6    J3  Documentation will be provided at the  meeting.    J4  No documentation.    J5  Article XIII Safety  A. Purpose: with city assets. B. Responsibilities:  Top provide a safe working environment that protects the City of Thomaston employee and residents along  Alle employees are responsible for the safety of themselves and their co-workers. All employees shall: Exercise due care int the course of performing assigned duties to prevent injuryt to themselves, their fellow workers, to the general public and to prevent damage to city and private property. Report all accidents to immediate supervisors as soon as the accident or injury occurs. Obey all laws pertaining to operating vehicles, pedestriant traffic and etc. Operate only machinery and equipment which they havel been trained to operate. Use proper tools and equipment for thej job that is being performed. Dress safely and sensibly for thej jobt that is being performed. Perform safety checks of vehicles and equipment. Wear seat belts when operating moving vehicles or equipment.  Maintain an alert and business like attitude at all times. Avoid engaging in horseplay or practical jokes. Report all unsafe conditions immediately. Wear protective equipment as needed. Learn safe lifting procedures.  Fitness For Duty: following:  The City of Thomaston reserves the right to require a medical or psychological fitness for duty for the  Return from medicall leave of more than three (3) days.  Observed behaviors that could place the employee, other employees, city equipment, or All tests required by a City directed fitness for duty willl be paid for by the City using City authorized licensed medical providers. Should the City authorized licensed medical provider indicate a medical or psychological concern, the employee willl be referred to his/her private physician. These referrals willl be at the mpbpunneohurne payment and the employee will not be allowed to return to work until a release to duty from the treating licensed medical provider is received by the City.  residents at risk.  D. Motor Vehicles:  Regardless of the employee classification or the amount of time a city employee drives a city-owned vehicle, all employees are responsible for the proper care and operation of the assigned vehicle(s). Every employee who drives a city-owned vehicle is responsible for obeying all traffic laws and for compliance  with this section of the safety policy.  Mayor/Council Adoption Date- May 21, 2019  Page 36    1. Licenses- All drivers of any vehicle for business regardless toi the amount of time, must have a valid Georgia Driver's! License: Any and all restrictions placed on the employee by thel license must be adhered to when driving. Employees must report! loss of licenses if position requires driving. 2. Motor Vehicle Record Checks (MVR) - The City checks a 36 month MVR reçord at hire, Additionally, thé City may; at its discretion perform 36 month MVR on any employee who drivesas vehiclein connection with' their position,regardless whether city or personal, and regàrdléss to the amount of driving performéd. Thef following violations within a 36 month period willo disqualify the employee  to drive a cityvehicle:  Has been convicted ofavehicular felony.  Has been convictéd of ani illegal drug-related offense while driving. Has had their driver's license suspènded or revoked; for al movingviolation. Has! been convicted of thrée, (3) or morè speeding violations or one (1) or more other serious Has beèn found at fault int three (3) or moré accidents (mitigating circumstance shall) be çonsidered in accidents involving emergency vehiçles responding to calls). Has been convicted of one (1) DUI offense or has twice pleaded "nolo. contender" to DUI Isnote eligible for çoverage under the City's auto. liability policy.  violations (reckless driving, racing, êtc.).  offenses:  3. Seat Belts: Seat belts: shall be worn àt all times byà all drivers and passengers riding in all city vehiçles, (This Includes off-road, construction vehicles, mowers and àny other machinerywhichis  equipped with a seat belt or othèr restraint).  Fire Safety & Evacuation  Each department director should review the exits and procedures for évacuation in case ofa fire in the building. Department Directors should bè able to inform- Fire Services of any missing employees  (those who werei int the building). Stay calm. Do not panic. Do not use elèvâtors. blocked. Exit quickly as possible, Stayl low! if rooms have smoke int them. Have an area all employees are told to meet at outside. Stay outside until the all cléar is glven. Housekeeping is al big part of Fire prevention:  Exit using thei closest exit possible. Know where, alternate exits are in case the closest js  Don'tstore hazardous combustible materials unsafely. Report loose and worn, wiring. Keep trash picked up andi in the proper place. No smoking in any city buildings.  Report unusual undetermined smells (smoke, chemical or etc.) inl buildings.  Mayor/Council Adoption Date- May21,2019  Page 37    . TornadoSafety:  Department Directors should ensure all employees ini their department are aware where thes safe area for their building, in case ofa tornado warning. Ifalarms sound indicating a tornado warning; all employees should immediately go to the buildings safe area. Safea areas are typicallyal basement, interior room ori interior hallway. Stay awayf from windows. Ifont the road, get out ofthev vehicle and offi machinery and immediately: seék shelter in the closest building. Ifnol buildingi is close, lie flat inar néarby ditch oF depression and cover your head with yourarms. Do not get under an overpass or bridgé. After à tornâdo, oncèi iti iss safe toj move around, be suré to watch for downed power lines,  broken glass and any other. hazardous çondition.  G. Weapons:  Thecityoffhomaston complies with all: statel laws regarding weapons. While the City discourages employees (éxceptfor Lawl Enforcement personnel) from possessing a weapon at work, providedt the employee has the legal rightt to carry thé weapon, the permit to carry is valid and on filel InHR, thes weapon is concealed, and the employee has completed al Police sponsored gun safety course, itv will be permittéd.. No long guns will be allowed. Additionally, the City prohibits employees to carry permitted, weapons on private property. Thesé carry guidelines must be: adhered to at all City property including but not limited to buildings, parking lots; and parks.  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