CITY OF HOSCHTON CITY COUNCIL  THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024A AT6:00PM HOSCHTON COMMUNITY CENTER 650 CITYSQUARE, HOSCHTON  HOSCHTON  WORK SESSION MINUTES  CALLTO ORDER at 6:04pm by Mayor Martin  MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  AGENDA APPROVAL A motion was made by Jackson to approve the agenda with no changes, REPORTS BYI MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Reports were discussed. as included in the packet, plus the Mayor, Councilmembers, and the City Manager shared takeaways from the GMA  seconded. by Lawson, and all votedi ini favor.  Convention in Savannah. OLD BUSINESS  1. Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Hoschton, Georgia, to Adopt an Update to the Capital Improvements Element and Community Work Program (i.e. required annual update)[Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation: Dr. Weitz highlighted adjustments to the proposed: reduction int the service standard: for the police department: from 0.95 square feet per functional, population to 0.60 square feet. The initial standard was established before there was an operational police force. We now! have better information to identify the necessary: scope of the police department fort the next 20) years. The reduction in required space: should save the City approximately $2.41 million when the new City Hall (housing citya administration, police, 2. Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Hoschton, Georgia, to Amend the Future Land Use Plan and for Other Purposes [Planning and Zoning  Approval]  planning, etc) is constructed.  Recommendation: Approval]  Dr. Weitz explained that the. Jackson County GIS department is currently updating the  map to reflect all changes approved to date. 3. Resolution 2024-25: Water First Rebates  Mayor Martin explained that the estimated annual cost oft the program is $4,000.00. A rebate of $100.001 will be offered as a credit to ciyresidents'water. bills toward replacement ofs a high-volume flush toilet with a low-flowmodel. (residents must  provide ar receipt)  4. GDOTSupplemental Sign on 1-85    Mayor Martin shared that she reached out to. Senator Ginn who contacted GDOTon Hoschton's behalf. GDOThas agreed to replace the missing sign on 1-85at no costt to  the City.  NEWI BUSINESS  1. Police Policy Update  Chief Brad Hille explained that the proposed changes include updates to ai few areas  regarding safety andi firearms.  2. Police Department Housing and Booking Contract with. JCSO party. The cost has not increased from the last contract.  Chief Hill explained that the maximum cost to the City would be $80.00perarrested 3. Police Department Memorandum of Understanding with. JCSO for Extraterritorial This agreement allows the HPD and the. JCSO to provide assistance to one another  Assistance uponrequest.  4. Public' Works Building Color Scheme  Jennifer Harrison explained that the sta@frecommendation was "charcoal'walls. and "gallery"for all gutters and trim. Mayor Martin tasked resident Rodney Cato (who lives  in the vicinity) to poll neighbors on their color preferences. 5. Public Works Building Contract, Addendum  Jennifer Harrison explained that the design process was more costly than planned  because of many redesigns.  CITIZEN INPUT  Rodney Cato, 1401 Hawthorn Way, askedi if low-flow toilets are required ini new construction homes. [Yes.] He also suggested that the Public Works building colors should blend in with its wooded surroundings. Mr. Cato then asked why the county put a sign on the fence oft the new basketball Ace Acevedo, 100 Powell Court, praised the Council for keeping an eye on money and askedif there is an update on the multi-use, golf cart path. [The City is still waiting on more easements to EXECUTIVE SESSION (IFNEEDED). A motion was made to enter executive session to discuss real A motion was made to exit executive. session at 7:24pm by D. Brown, seconded by Lawson, and all  court if the City paidi fori it.  adda additional sidewalk.]  estate at 7:10pm by Martin, seconded by D. Brown, and all voted ini favor.  voted ini favor.    ADJOURN, A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:24pm by Lawson, seconded. by D.  Brown, and all voted ini favor. Announcements:  July 19th Back to School Bash--Downtown on City Square 6:00-9:00pm  Present Debbie Martin, Mayor David Brown, Councilmember Jonathan Jackson, Councilmember James Lawson, Councimember Present by Phone Christina Brown, Councimember Fredria Sterling, Councilmember Scott Courter, Councilmember  Absent  Also Present  Dr. Jerry Weitz, Consulting City Planner Abbott S. Hayes, Jr., City Attorney Jennifer Harrison, City Manager Brad Hill, Hoschton Police Chief Jen' Williams, Assistant City Clerk  Media  Approved:  Mags  9-17-24 Date  Debbie Martin, Mayor Bt  OSCHTO SEAL  Rulle Williams, Assistant City Clerk