Official minutes of the January 21, 2016 Council Meeting

Approved at the February 4, 2016 Council meeting

 

The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Rozier with Reverend Julie Stanley-Mack giving the invocation.   Councilmembers Griffin, Kerby, Myrick, Otto, Attorney Raymond Dickey, City Administrator Charles Akridge and Asst. City Clerk Diane Proudfoot were present.  Councilmember Grizzard and Key were out of town.

 

Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the draft copy of the minutes of the January 7th council meeting.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the agenda of the January 21, 2016 meeting with the addition of New Business item #7 Consider an agreement with Lewis & Clark Circus for April 20 & 21, 2016.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition. 

 

Administrative & Committee reports:

 

Councilman Kerby reported that the sidewalks have been re-poured and all is good. 

 

Councilwoman Griffin reported that softball, baseball, soccer signups are underway and can be done at the Recreation Department from 6:00 to 7:30 or at City Hall. 

 

Mayor Rozier introduced Sheriff Roy Harris who stated he is running for Sheriff in the Special Election on March 1st and would appreciate the support of the City of Bloomingdale.

 

Mayor Rozier opened the Public Hearing for the discussion of a Rezoning request submitted by Lifespring Worship Center from R-1 to C-1 for a Broadcast Tower at 1105 E. Hwy 80.  Pastor Julie Stanley-Mack stated that the church has been approved by the FCC to broadcast from the church facility for Community Gospel Radio.   Councilman Myrick questioned if they have been in touch with the Airport Commission regarding any regulations since it is in a flight path of which Pastor Mack stated they had not but would follow up on that issue.  Councilwoman Griffin questioned if there would have to be a permit issued by the City and was advised that they would have to follow the permitting process prior to constructing the tower.  Kathy McIntosh, who attends Lifespring Church, ask if the Airport Commission approves the tower will council also approve it and Ms. McIntosh was advised that the only issue tonight is the request to rezone the property and all requirements for permitting would be

With there being no other comments Mayor Rozier closed the Public Hearing. 

  

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. Consider a request to use the Community Center for the Bloomingdale Reunion on April 3, 2016.  Mayor Rozier recognized Darlene Holloway who gave a brief highlight of the success of the reunion that took place last year and informed everyone that the event is a family oriented covered dish luncheon/fellowship and no alcohol will be allowed.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to allow the use of the Community Center for the Bloomingdale Reunion on April 3, 2016 and waive the fee.  Councilman Kerby seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.    
  2. Consider a Rezoning request submitted by Lifespring Worship Center from R-1 to C-1 to place a Broadcast Tower on the site at 1105 East Highway 80.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the rezoning request for Lifespring Worship Center at 1105 East Hwy 80 from R-1 to C-1 with the stipulation that all requirements with the City and Airport Commission be met prior to the issuance of a construction permit.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.   
  3. Consider a Site Plan submitted by Juan Arias at #4 West Highway 80 - Bloomingdale Sewtech.  City Administrator Akridge informed council that the Planning Commission met on January 12th and Mr. Arias has met their request and they recommend approval.  Mayor Rozier recognized Mr. Arias who informed council that his business is growing and they need the larger facility to bring the work into a climate control work area.  Councilman

Kerby made a motion to approve the site plan for Bloomingdale Sewtech at #4 West Hwy 80.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.

  1. Consider the first reading of a Golf Cart Ordinance.  Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the first reading of the Golf Cart Ordinance and thanked the Citizen Advisory Committee for their assistance in this process.  Councilman Otto seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
  2. Consider a request for a Home Occupation License submitted by Mr. Michael Chalker at 508 Ash Street for mobile counter top installation.  Mayor Rozier recognized Michael Chalker who stated that he has been doing granite countertops for 15 years and is wishing to open his own business which will be a mobile countertop installation business.  Councilman Otto made a motion to approve the issuance of the home occupation “office only” license and to waive the public hearing.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
  3. Consider the adoption of a Resolution accepting a portion of Pine Barren Road from Chatham County.  City Administrator Akridge reported that the County Commission approved a Resolution to gran, convey and transfer to the City of Bloomingdale a half mile portion of Pine Barren Road from Pooler City limits to the sharp curve. (Exhibit attached)  Councilman Myrick noted that this portion of the road has been improved and is in good shape and therefore made a motion to approve the adoption of the Resolution.  Councilman Kerby seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
  4. Consider an agreement with Lewis & Clark Circus.  After discussion Councilman Myrick made a motion to approve the agreement with the stipulation that Attorney Dickey review the agreement to ensure that a liability clause is included.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.

 

Mayor Rozier reported that this concluded the items presented for consideration for inclusion on the Council agenda prior to the deadline of Wednesday, January 13, 2016.

 

The accounts payables were presented with Councilman Myrick making a motion to pay the bills, Councilman Kerby seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.

 

There being no further business, Councilman Otto made a motion to adjourn at 7:23pm.  Councilwoman Griffin seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Diane Proudfoot, Asst. City Clerk

 

Note:  Section § 50-14-1 of the Official Code of the State of Georgia Annotated requires that the minutes shall, as a minimum, include a description of each motion or other proposal made, and a record of all votes.  These minutes meet the minimum requirements.  However, in an attempt to provide as much information as possible to the citizens, the recording clerk has included additional background data and discussion on the subjects presented to council.  The statements of individuals are not verbatim and may be summary in nature.