CITYOFI HOSCHTON CITY COUNCIL  THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024A AT 6:00PM HOSCHTON COMMUNITY CENTER 65 CITY SQUARE, HOSCHTON  H HOSCHTON  WORK SESSION MINUTES  CALLTO ORDER at 6:24pm by Mayor Martin Brown, and all voted ini favor.  AGENDA APPROVAL. A motion was made by D. Brown to approve with no changes, seconded. by C. REPORTS BYI MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Reports as included in the agenda packet, plus updates were given by Mayor and Councilmembers regarding their respective areas ofi interest. Highlights include a plan to paint mural scenes on thei fence behind the Depot, developing programs fors senior citizens and youth, andi results from the oprameresauamousnas  survey. OLD BUSINESS  1. Ordinance TA-2024-02(PUD)  Dr. Jerry Weitz reminded the Council that the PUDzoning ordinance was originally written in 2016 to be flexible regarding the Twin Lakes development. The Council has requested to tighten the standards in order to remain true to the intent of allowing mixed-use live, work,  play developments.  2. Ordinance TA-2024-04 (Duration of Approval)  Dr. Weitz explained that his recommendation is to withdraw the proposed ordinance as the cityattorneyi is not comfortable with it. Cityattorney, Abb Hayes added that instead ofan all-in-one approach, it would be better for councilmembers to keep these thoughts in mind as they are. reviewing each annexation orz zoning application in the future.  NEWI BUSINESS  1. Panther Court Sewer System improvements- Contract 1: Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation The CDBG program grant will be used to upgrade the grinder pumps for homes located on Panther Court. Citye engineer EMI recommends awarding the contract: to the lowest bidder, Townley Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $412,145.00. 2. Panther Court Sewer System improvements- Contract 2: Paving and Drainage The CDBG programgrant will also be used to repave the Panther Court and improve the drainage. EMIrecommends. awarding the contract to the lowest bidder, Allied Paving  Contractors, Inc., ini the amount of $216,592.40.    3. Water System Lead Service Lines Inventory Contract Award  Federal regulations require all public water: systems to complete an inventoryof water service line materials by October: 2024. The concern is the presence of lead or copper lines in homes built before 1991. Iflead lines are discovered, the City will notify the homeowner who may have the line replaced. bya a licensed plumber. The City has received a $105,000 grant toward the costs of the inventory and reimbursing homeowners for their line EMIrecommends: awarding the contract to the lowest bidder, UWS of Trion, GA, in the  replacement. amountof$40,950.00. 4. Water Tower Design- Jopena Blvd  Mayor Martin and City Manager Jennifer Harrison shared their ideai for the new water tower design: a train with smoke flowing from the stack and within the smoke would appear the name "Hoschton." " The words opponunty,"prospeny," "hope, "and freedom"could  wrap around the bottom of the tank.  CITIZEN INPUT  Shannon Sell, 328 E.. Jefferson St., questioned the need to make changes to PUD. zoning, expressed his dislike oft the agenda change from prayer to moment ofs silence, and stated his belief that voting Ace Acevedo, 100 Powell Ct, shared his thought that a 2-year zoning approval period wouldi force developers to do. something with subject properties or else let the Council revisit the. zoning approval; hei further stated that he believes the City has goodr representation without voting EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED) A motion was made at 7:19pm by Martin to enter executive A motion was made at 7:52pm by D. Brown to exit executive session, seconded. by C. Brown, anda all ADJOURN, Al motion was made at 7:53pm to adjourn by C. Brown, seconded. by Jackson, and all  districts would be best for Hoschton long-term.  districts.  session for personnel, seconded by D. Brown, and all votedi in favor.  votedi in favor. voted ini favor. ROLLCALL Present: Debbie Martin, Mayor David Brown, Mayor Pro-Tempore Christina Brown, Councilmember Jonathan Jackson, Councilmember Fredria Sterling, Councilmember James Lawson, Councimember Scott Courter, Councilmember  Also Present:  Dr.. Jerry' Weitz, Consulting City Planner Jerry Hood, EMI, City Engineer Abbott S. Hayes, Jr., City Attorney Jennifer Harrison, City Manager Jen' Williams, Assistant City Clerk  Absent:    Announcements:  August 12" @ 6:00pm Downtown Development Authority Meeting August 16th @ 9:00am City Council Retreat August 20th @ 6:00pm City Council Regular Meeting August 22nd @ 3:00pm Historic Preservation Committee Meeting August 28th @ 6:00pm Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting  August 22nd @ 6:30pm Community Conversations with Special Guest Matt Ruppel, developerof  "Pasta Masters" and' "The Garden"  Approved:  S5s Debbie Martin, Mayor  -  9/17/24 Date  Assistant City Clerk  Btics