2585 6:00 P.M.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING Thel Mayor and Council met fort their regular meeting.  JULY9,2024  Those] Present:  John) Howard Leel Malcom Myoshia Crawford Julie Sams Adriane Brown Tyler Gregory Greg Thompson David Dickinson Logan Propes Beverly Harrison Paul Rosenthal Russell Preston Charles Boyce  Mayor Vice-Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member City Administrator Interim City Clerk City Attorney City Attorney Council Member  Absent: Staff Present: Visitors:  Danny Smith, Jeremiah Still, Matthew McClung, Andrew Dykes, Beth Thompson, Rodney Middlebrooks, Mike McGuire, Brad Callender, Chris Bailey, Chris Croy, Les Russell, Sandy Daniels, Brian Wilson Tracy Stuever, Emily Casey, Vicki Bailey, Matthew Harmon, Jacqueline Harmon, Mike Harmon, Pierre Turcotte, Kelly Turcotte, Brooke Turcotte, Michael Dominy, Shannon Dominy, Sarah Dominy, Horice Willis, Giancarlo  Podeszwa, Jennifer Willis, Chris Goga, Diane Goga  CALLTOORDER-JOHN HOWARD  1. Invocation 2. Roll Call  Pastor Horice Willis, with the Tabernacle Baptist Church, gavet the invocation.  Mayor Howard noted that all Council Members were present, except for Council Member  Charles Boyce. There was a quorum. 3. Approval of Agenda  Toa amend the agenda to Add] Item 1 Carver) Middle School Presentation, under Section II-  Public Forum before Item 21 Public Comments.  Motion by Malcom, seconded by Gregory. Passed Unanimously Motion by Thompson, seconded by Crawford. Passed Unanimously  To approve the agenda as amended.  4. Approval of Consent Agenda a. June 11,2024 Council Minutes b. May 21, 2024 Planning Commission Minutes May 28, 2024) Historic Preservation Commission Minutes d. May 9, 20241 Downtown Development Authority Minutes May 9, 2024 Conventions and Visitors Bureau Minutes  To approve the consent agenda as presented.  Motion by Malcom, seconded by. Sams. Passed Unanimously    2586  MAYOR. AND COUNCIL MEETING  JULY9,2024  6:00 P.M.  II. PUBLICFORUM  1. Carver Middle School Presentation  Ms. Brooke Turcotte discussed successful outcomes from Carver, the clubs, and organizations. The excellent teachers provide life lessons as well as studies. She takes pride in being a part of  Carver Middle School. 2. Public Comments concern for him. III. BUSINESS! ITEMS  Mr. Giancarlo Podeszwa, owner of The Thirsty Moose, discussed parking issues. He and his wife have received 67 parking violations totaling more than $3,000. The fines are due toj parking for 16 minutes, not the entire day. It affects his staff, vendors, and suppliers, which is a big  1. City Administrator Update  City Administrator Logan Propes waived his report, due to the length oft the agenda.  2. Assistant City Administrator Update  Assistant City Administrator Chris Bailey stated a rail has been added by the splash pad for safety. The plans are back for the Wayne Street lot, which will create more parking. There will be at total of1 117 spots when it is done. The Georgia Main Street recertification will be on July 16. There will be al Back-to-School Splash Bash on. July 20, and the next First Friday Concert  will on August 2. 3. Department Reports a. Monthly Central Services Report b. Monthly Codel Report Monthly Economic Development Report d. Monthly Finance Report Monthly Fire Report Monthly Police Report Monthly Solid Waste Report Monthly Streets & Transportation Report Monthly Telecom Report Monthly Water, Sewer, Gas &1 Electric Report  There was a general discussion on the abovei items. There was no action taken.  4. Department Requests a. Various: Sale of Surplus Items  Mr. Chris Croy requested approval to surplus a list of vehicles and equipment from various departments. They have reached their useful life and the maintenance costs far exceed the value  oft the items.  Tos surplus the items on GovDeals.  Motion by Malcom, secondedby Sams. Passed Unanimously.  b. Airport: Consulting and Engineering Services  Mr. Chris Bailey recommended approval of awarding the upcoming five-year Airport Consulting and Engineering Services Contract to Goodwyn, Mills, & Cawood (GMC). He stated that GMC isc currently being used by the City. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) requires Approval of Goodwyn, Mills, & Cawood for Consulting and Engineering Services at the. Airport.  itto bei redone every fives years tol be able to receive grant funding.  Motion by. Sams, seconded by Brown. Passed Unanimously.    2587 6:00 P.M.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING  JULY 9, 2024  Police: Walton County School SROI Program Agreement  Major Matthew McClung explained the contract for the City to provide the School Resource Officer Program services for the Monroe Area High School. The program funding amount is $66,897.00 and is completely reimbursed by the Walton County Board of Education. Approval of the SRO Program Agreement with the Walton County Board of Education to provide school resource officers at the Monroe. Areal High School for $66,897.00 for the 2024-  2025 school term.  Motion by Sams, seconded by Dickinson. Passed Unanimously.  d. Police: Walton County School SROI Program Agreement for Foothills Regional High Major Matthew McClung explained the contract for the City to provide the School Resource Officer Program services for the Foothills Education Charter High School. The Walton County Board of Education agrees toj pay the City of Monroe the rate of $210.00 per day, for 176 days, Approval of the SRO Program Agreement with the Walton County Board of Education to provide school resource officers at the Foothills Education Charter High School for $36,960.00  School  fora at total of$36,960.00.  for the 2024 - 2025 school term.  Motionb bys Sams, secondedb by Dickinson. Passed Unanimously.  Police: George Walton. Academy SRO Program Agreement $60,000.00 andi is completely reimbursed by George Walton Academy. resource officers for $60,000.00 for the 2024-2025 school term.  Major Matthew McClung explained the contract for the City to provide the School Resource Officer Program services for George Walton Academy. The program funding amount is Approval of the SRO Program Agreement with George Walton Academy to provide school  Motion bys Sams, secondedb by Dickinson. Passed Unanimously.  - Utilities: Bid Award for Bypass Sewer Relocation  Mr. Rodney Middlebrooks recommended approval to award the relocation of the sewer main at the new Georgia Highway 11 Bypass to Mid-South Builders for the amount of $261,440.00. There are sections that are thirty feet deep, which is far beyond the capabilities oft the City. To approve Mid-South Builders for the Sewer Relocation for $261,440.00.  Motion by Thompson, seconded by Gregory. Passed Unanimously.  IV. NEW: BUSINESS 1. F Public Hearings  a. Conditional Use- 7001 Breedlove Drive  Mr. Brad Callender presented the application for conditional use of this property to allow a Music Studio in the existing office building. The subject property is currently Zoned P (Professional. /Office /Institutional District). Music studios are allowed in the P2 Zoning District as Conditional Uses. The classrooms willl have increased insulation to reduce noise levels. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use request as submitted  without conditions.  Thel Mayor declared the meeting open for the purpose of public input.    2588  MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING  JULY9,2024  6:00 P.M.  Ms. Tracy Stuever spoke ini favor of the conditional use. They have never had a noise complaint but are still adding the extrai insulation. She discussed their support ofl local churches and events There were no other public comments; Mayor Howard declared that portion of the meeting  around Monroe. closed.  2. New Business  a. Conditional Use- - 7001 Breedlove Drive  Toapprove the Conditional Uset to allow al Music Studio in the P2 Zoning District.  Motion by Gregory, secondedby? Thompson. Passed Unanimously.  b. Application- - Beer & Wine Package Sales-Family Dollar #20209  Toa approve the application.  Motion by Malcom, seconded by Sams. Passed Unanimously.  2025 CDBG - Grant Writing and Administration Services Selection willj pick-up with the ongoing RDF Project thati is already inj progress.  Mr. Chris Bailey recommended awarding the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant Writing, Administrative, and Related Grant Services to Carter & Sloop. They To approve Carter & Sloop for the 2025 CDBG Grant Writing, Administrative, and Related  Services.  Motion by Gregory, secondedbys Sams. Passed Unanimously.  d. Resolution - ECG Voting Delegate Mayor Lee Malcom ast the alternate voting delegate. To approve the resolution as presented.  City Administrator: Logan Propes explained thel ECG Voting Delegate Resolution appoints Vice-  Motionb by Thompson, seconded by Crawford. Passed Unanimously.  e. Resolution - MEAG Voting Delegate Mayor Leel Malcom as the alternate voting delegate. To approve the resolution as presented.  City Administrator Logan Propes explained the ECG Voting Delegate Resolution appoints Vice-  Motion by Crawford, secondedby Thompson. Passed Unanimously.  Approval - Temporary Moratorium on All Rezone, Annexation, Conditional Use, Variance, and Certificate of Appropriate Applications in the City Limits City Administrator Logan Propes explained the temporary moratorium on all Rezone Applications, Annexation Applications, Conditional Use Applications, Variance Applications, and Certificate of Appropriateness Applications for all properties located in the City Limits of Monroe. The moratorium will last until the City can review and approve an updated Zoning Ordinance with the implementation oft the Form Based Code. Hopefully, it will be able to expire  October 31, 2024.    2589 6:00 P.M.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING  JULYS 9,2024  City Attorney Paul Rosenthal explained the City Ordinance allows Council to waive a second  reading, which will allow the Ordinance to go into effect tonight.  To waive the second reading oft the Ordinance.  Motion by Dickinson, seconded by Gregory. Passed Unanimously. Motion by Gregory, seconded by Dickinson. Passed Unanimous/y.  Toa adopt the Temporary Moratorium Ordinance as presented.  g 1Reading - Alcohol Ordinance Amendment  City Administrator Logan Propes explained the previous amendment changed the pouring hours from 2:00 am to 1:00: am. It! has been requested to move the 1:00 am time to midnight, Monday through Saturday, except New Years Day will remain 2:00 am. This will create a closing time of City Attorney Paul Rosenthal stated it does not change any other obligations under the ordinance; it changes the serving time and sets the time limit of 1:00 am for patrons. Kitchen staff may still be cleaning up, but patrons can no longer be ont the premise after 1:00 am.  1:00 ami for establishments.  To waive the second reading oft the Ordinance. To adopt the Alcohol Ordinance Amendment.  Motion by Dickinson, secondedb by Sams. Passed Unanimously. Motion by Dickinson, seconded by Gregory. Passed Unanimously.  V. DISTRICT. ITEMS 1. District Items  Council Member Myoshia Crawford stated there will be a Community Event in Maple Heights from 1:001 to 6:00 on. July 27 for Back-to-School items; iti is sponsored by the Masonic Lodge. Mayor John Howard discussed the positive comments from citizens about the Fireworks, the cable going out, and the Nelson Mandella Fellows Program that will be at the Historic  2. Mayoral Update Courthouse. VI. ADJOURN  Motion by Crawford, seconded by Malcom. Passed Unanimously.  hh MAYOR  buerh INTERIM C/TYCLERK  Harar