Adairsville Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024  Council Meeting City of Adairsville 116 Public Sq Adairsville, Ga 30103  MINUTES  Present for the meeting: Mayor Kenneth Carson Mayor Pro Tem Lee Castro Councilmember Alan Towe Councilmember Erwin Holcomb Councilmember Brandey Jenkins  Also present: City Manager, Pam Madison; Police Chief, Mike Jones; Community Development Director, Brady Hammonds; Attorney, Brandon Bowen; City Clerk, Lisa  Donald  Call to Order - Mayor Carson called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M.  Approve Agenda  Councimember Jenkins made motion to approve agenda  Mayor Pro Tem Castro seconded motion  Post 1, Towe -Yes Post 3, Castro - Second, Yes Mayor Carson - Yes Motion passes unanimously 5-0 Citizens wishing to speak =  Post 2, Holcomb = Yes Post 4, Jenkins - Motion -Yes  Ruth Ingram of 110 2nd Street spoke to the Council about speeders, other traffic Allen McConnell of 101 St Elmo Circle spoke to the Council about speeders in the area of MLK. Mr. McConnell also brought this to the attention of Chief Jones just  problems, and junklabandoned cars in the neighborhood.  prior to the meeting.  1IPage  Minutes recorded by and typed by Lisa Donald, City Clerk    Adairsville Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024  Agenda Item # 1:Councimember Jenkins made  MOTION TO ADOPT MINUTES  A. MOTION TO ADOPT February 6, 2024, Work Session B. MOTION TO ADOPT February 8, 2024, Council Meeting  Councimember Holcomb seconded motion  Post 1, Towe -Yes Post 3, Castro -Yes Mayor Carson - Yes Motion passes unanimously 5-0  Post 2, Holcomb - Second - Yes Post 4, Jenkins - Motion - Yes  2nd Reading  Agenda Item # 2: Mayor Pro Tem Castro made  MOTION TO CONSIDER Ordinance #2024-0001 approving at text amendment for various  changes to the Adairsville Code of Ordinances and the Fee Schedule.  Councimember Jenkins seconded motion  Post 1, Towe -Yes Mayor Carson - Yes Motion passes unanimously 5-0  Post 2, Holcomb - Yes  Post 3, Castro - Motion - Yes Post 4, Jenkins - Second - Yes  Agenda Item #3: Councilmember Jenkins made add it to the Street Inventory Authorized for Golf Carts. Councimember Holcomb seconded the motion.  MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Staff to Reduce the Speed Limit on Piedmont to 25 MPH and  Post 1, Towe -Yes Post 3, Castro - Yes Mayor Carson - Yes Motion passes unanimously 5-0  Post 2, Holcomb - Second - Yes Post 4, Jenkins - Motion - Yes  2IPage  Minutesrecorded by and typed by Lisa Donald, City Clerk    Adairsville Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024  Agenda Item #4: Councimember Holcomb made  MOTION" TO APPROVE the award of the Contract to Preston Poured Walls for Sidewalks from Summer Street to Oak Street in the amount of $25,486. and authorize the City  Manager to enter into the Agreement.  Councilmember Towe seconded motion  Post 1, Towe - Second - Yes Post 2, Holcomb - Motion - Yes  Post 3, Castro - Yes Mayor Carson - Yes Motion passes unanimously 5-0  Post 4, Jenkins -Yes  Agenda Item # 5: Councilmember Towe made  A. MOTION TO APPROVE the nomination of Michael Robson to the Unified Zoning Board for a term ending on March 20, 2027, as nominated by Mayor Kenneth B. MOTION TO APPROVE the reappointed of James Pullium to the Unified Zoning Board for a term ending on March 20, 2027, as nominated by Councimember C.N MOTION TO APPROVE the reappointment of Carol Robson to the Downtown Development Authority for a term ending December 14, 2027, as nominated by D. MOTION TO APPROVE the nomination of Lynn Morrow to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending March 11, 2027, as nominated by  Carson.  Brandey Jenkins.  Councilmember Brandey Jenkins. Councimember Brandey Jenkins.  Mayor Pro Tem Castro seconded motion Post 1, Towe - Motion - Yes Mayor Carson - Yes Motion passes unanimously 5-0  Post 2, Holcomb -Yes  Post 3, Castro - Second - Yes Post 4, Jenkins -Yes  3IPage  Minutes recorded by and typed by Lisa Donald, City Clerk    Adairsville Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024  Agenda Item #6: Councilmember Towe made  MOTION TO AUTHORIZE the City Manager to enter into al Property Use Agreement with Gary Howren Construction, Inc. for the entryway sign located at Legacy Way and 41 for  the Veterans Memorial Park.  Councimember Jenkins seconded motion Post 1, Towe - Motion. - Yes Post 3, Castro -Yes Mayor Carson - Yes Motion passes unanimously 5-0  Post 2, Holcomb - Yes Post 4, Jenkins - Second-y Yes  Agenda Item #7:_Councimember Holcomb made  MOTION TO APPROVE the award of the Contract for Portable Restroom and Sink Station Services to Bagwell Smith for the City's 2024 Event Schedule and authorize the City Manager to enter into the Agreement for a three-year period, with two one-year  options to renew.  Councimember Jenkins seconded motion  Post 1, Towe -Yes Post 3, Castro -Yes Mayor Carson - Yes Motion passes unanimously 5-0  Post 2, Holcomb - Motion - Yes Post 4, Jenkins - Second - Yes  2nd Reading  Agenda Item #8: Councilmember Towe made  MOTION TO APPROVE Ordinance #2024-CD-02 accepting the Unified Zoning Board's recommendation of approval with conditions for a special use permit to allow for a truck stop at 7746 Highway 140, Parcel A003-0001-018 with the special use permit expiring in one year if all Lilian Kipton of Huntsville, AL and sister to the applicant related tot the Council that they own other  conditions are not met.  properties, and they are good people and have good businesses. Mayor Carson asked what the conditions for this special use permit.  City Manager Pam Madison gave the conditions as: Full-Service Restaurant, Side Walks, Security Cameras, No Truck' Wash, Nol Repair Shop. Mrs. Madison then stated the Unified Zoning  4IPage  Minutes recorded by and typed by Lisa Donald, City Clerk    Adairsville Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024  Board asked that a time frame for completion be imposed. It was initially approved in 2019 and itexpired. The applicant came back for a second special use permit and Council worked with the applicant and his attorney requesting a three-month extension and Council gave him a six-month extension. The special use permit expired and the UZB recommended that the Council add a Councimember Towe stated this item was tabled from last month's meeting SO that staff could Pam Madison briefed the Council about what staff has learned regarding sidewalks and the timeframes for installation on GDOT right of way versus the applicant's property. Brady Hammonds addressed the Council and said the D.O.T. permit coordinator advised him that a permit could take one to six months for approval. Approval for a permit on the applicant's property could take a month for the design element and then a month or two to geti it scheduled, depending on contractor availability. Mr. Hammonds provided a delineation of potential sidewalk installation on applicant's property, advising that this would present challenges regarding sign location, but it could be worked out at a staff level versus going through D.O.T. This would still be designed according to the City's ordinances and specifications. Mr. Hammonds said he has Mrs. Madison clarified that the applicant has not committed to installing sidewalks. We would need that agreement. The applicant is asking the Council for relief from the sidewalk requirement. Applicant, Alfonce Chelino, said he has put a lot of work into the building and has spent over $795,000. Mr. Chelino stated that feels the truck stop is needed, and he doesn't have problems with crime and drugs on his properties. Mr. Chelino stated putting sidewalks on his inside property would be too close to the fuel pumps. He again stated he is seeking relief from the sidewalk Mrs. Madison said the applicant has requested relief from installing sidewalks at the Unified Zoning Board level. The UZB has recommended to the Council that sidewalks be included and Mr. Hammonds said the item was tabled at the November 2023 UZB meeting and at the December 11, 2023 meeting, the UZB recommended approval with conditions. Mr. Hammonds read the conditions into the record. (a) A truck wash or repair shop shall not be permitted. (b) Building shall be used for primary tenant space, no multi-tenant space, (c) a full-service restaurant, (d) Sidewalks shall be installed along highway 140, (e) Security Cameras installed and maintained, (f) Special Use Permit will expire if business closes for a period greater than one Chris Green of 65 Woodland Bridge Dr. said he has been following this for two years and the applicant keeps asking for delays. Mr. Green said this should not have been allowed to go oni for sol long and that het feels if anything goes wrong, the applicant would not be ablei toi follow through ina a timely manner. Mr. Green asked if gaming would be allowed and expressed concerns about Mr. Chelino stated he has submitted photos tot the Council as requested. He said regarding crime, he has zero drug problems and no problems with crime at his other businesses. He also spoke  time frame for completion.  have time to check on a reasonable timeframe for installing sidewalks.  had a conference call with the applicant and his engineer to discuss this.  requirement.  a time frame for completion.  year, (g) A time limit for completion to be set by City Council.  an increase ini traffic and crime.  about all the inspections he's had at this business. Minutes recorded by and typed by Lisa Donald, City Clerk  51Page    Adairsville Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024  Mrs. Madison advised the Council that when the applicant met with her and Mr. Hammonds, his special use permit had expired. Mrs. Madison also said that the applicant has had a business  license to operate a convenience store with gas station for over a year.  Councimember Towe made a motion to approve. Councilmember Jenkins seconded the motion. Mrs. Madison asked if they were going to give a timeline. Councimember Towe advised six months.  The applicant then requested three to four years toi install sidewalks. Mr. Chelino said he is requesting more time, but he would doi it.  Councimember Jenkins asked if the applicant was willing to puti it sidewalks on his property.  There was discussion about the design to allow sidewalks on the applicant's property. Mrs. Madison advise that Mr. Chelino would have to consult with his design engineer. Brandon Bowen stated that Mr. Chelino does have approval to operate as a convenience store and that Mr. Chelino only needs the approval of a special use permit to operate as a truck stop. Councimember Towe asked what the applicant's response was to the condition of sidewalks. The applicant asked that he be allowed to operate with conditions that he installs sidewalks within Councimember Holcomb asked if the city could pull his license in two years if he don't build the sidewalks. Mr. Bowen said if these things weren't accomplished, the special use permit would terminate. Mr. Bowen further stated it is easier to deny a permit than to shut someone down that Councimember Towe asked to remove his motion. Mr. Bowen said the motion has a second. Lilian Kipton again spoke to the Council, asking them to give her brother a chance stating if they Mr. Bowen asked for a vote. No vote was made, and the motion failed. Mr. Bowen proposed a recommendation to require the condition that sidewalks be installed within one year. Mayor Pro Tem Castro said it can be a convenience store and make money and then come before the Council later and that the Council has been more than patient. Mr. Castro also stated that Daniel Branch of 702 MLKI Drive spoke to the Council saying there is trouble everywhere and we have police for that. Mr. Branch also stated that he grew up working at truck stops. Mr. Earl Wilkey of 124 Oakdale Drive stated it took him a year to get a survey for his land.  three years and if not installed, the city could revoke his license.  isi in operations.  give him three years to install sidewalks, he will doi it sooner if possible.  this is the first time the applicant has owned a truck stop.  6IPage  Minutes recorded by and typed by Lisa Donald, City Clerk    Adairsville Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024  Councimember Towe made a motion to approve for one year Councimember Jenkins seconded the motion to get a truck stop business license.  Mr. Bowen asked Councimember Towe to clarify the motion by asking if the applicant was able  Councilmember Towe stated he must meet the stipulations. expire, is this correct and part of your motion. Councimember Towe said that is correct.  Mr. Bowen further clarified thati in a year, if sidewalks were not there, the special use permit would  Mr. Alfonce, asked to understand, I can go ahead and open as a truck stop?  Councilmember Towe said no. He further told the applicant that he could open right now as a  convenience store.  Mayor Carson asked what we are making the vote on.  Councimember Towe said one year, stipulation agreement on item #8, with conditions, with a Mr. Bowen said my understanding is that the business license for the truck stop is not being  timeframe of one year.  issued.  Councilmember Towe stated correct. Mayor Carson called for a vote.  Post 1, Towe - Motion -Yes Post 3, Castro -No Mayor Carson - Yes  Post 2, Holcomb - Yes Post 4, Jenkins Second- - Yes  Motion passes 4-1 with stipulations.  Councilmember Holcomb made a motion to adjourn Councimember Towe seconded motion  Post 1, Towe - Second - Yes Post 2, Holcomb - Motion -Yes  Post 3, Castro - Yes Mayor Carson - Yes Motion passes unanimously 5-0  Post 4, Jenkins -Yes  7IPage  Minutes recorded by and typed by Lisa Donald, City Clerk    Adairsville Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 2024  Adjourn 8:13 P.M.  MINUTES ADOPTED:  ptCam Kenneth J. Carsqn, Mayor iba Senasa Lisa Donald, City Clerk  DATE OF: 04-11-24  NO MERS  SEAL, a - CouMT  8IPage  Minutes recorded by and typed by Lisa Donald, City Clerk