CITY OF CALHOUN, GEORGIA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 27, 1998

AGENDA

1. Call to Order - Welcome – Mayor Pro Tem Ron Woods

a.  Invocation – Emory Wright

2.  Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag – Mayor Pro Tem Ron Woods

3.  Amend/Approve Minutes of the July 13, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting.

4.  Administration of Oath of Office to Mayor Elect James F. Palmer by City Administrator/Clerk Harrison.

5.  Administration of Oath of Office to Ray M. Denmon as City Councilman, Post 3, by Mayor Palmer.

6.  Mayor’s Comments:

a.  Personal remarks.

b.  Assignment of Departments to Councilman Denmon

c.  Remind Council and general public of public hearings scheduled for August 10, 1998 at 7:00 P.M.

1)  Annexation and New Zoning Request of Randall and Donna McEntyre for a lot on Highway 53 East next to “Checkers” for C-2 Zoning;

2)  Zoning Change Request of Stanley Simpson for a lot on Highway 41 North, next to Georgia Bank & Trust, from Ind-G to C-2 Zoning;

3)  Annexation and New Zoning Request of Randy C. Mincey, et al, for a lot on Kenmorland Circle for R-1 Zoning;

4)  Annexation and New Zoning Request of Doug and Debbie Thomason for Lot 14, Belwood Park Subdivision for R-2 Zoning; and

5)  Zoning Variance Request of Celeste Chattam as agent for Marie Silvers for set-back on Lot on Wilson Street for construction of mini-storage units.

d.  Announce the receipt of Georgia Emergency Management funds for damages from flooding in the spring

7.  Public Hearings and Comments:

a.  Open continued public hearing on the Cellular Tower Ordinance. Report of TeleCom Technologies, Inc. Progress of scope of work – Cornwell. General Comments. (Announce hearing will be continued on August 10, 1998 at 7:00 P.M.)

b.  Open public hearing on the Law Enforcement Block Grant of $12,429.00 and proposed expenditures – Peterson or Harrison to review. Comments. Close hearing. (Motion to approve final list of expenditures resulting from hearing.)

8.  Old Business: Results of special City election held on July 21, 1998 – Harrison.

9.  New Business:

a.  Requests for two traditional parades on the normal parade route:

1)  Fair Association on September 12, 1998 at 11:00 A. M.

2)  Chamber of Commerce and Main Street – Christmas Parade on December 4, 1998 at 7:00 P. M. (If approved, motion should be subject to D.O.T. approval.)

b.  Special Capital Budget request of the Library Board for $15,000.00 for changing computer technology at the Library. (Request represents one-half of local funds needed to match funding from the Dalton Regional Library.)

c.  Request to confirm the affirmative Police Report on Thomas J. McCary, Jr. as the new Alcohol License Manager for American Legion Post #4 to replace C. L. Rutledge.

d.  Motion to approve, authorize Mayor to sign Right-of-Way Agreement for the intersection improvement of South Industrial Boulevard and State Route 53.

e.  Motion to adopt new Banking Resolution – Harrison.

10.  Other written items not on the agenda.

11.  Work report of Director of Utilities and Public Works – Kelly Cornwell.

12.  Motion to move to Executive Session, if needed.

13.  Motion to move to General Session.

14.  Report of Executive Session, if appropriate.

15.  Motion to adjourn.

1st reading of Annexation and New Zoning Request of Randall and Donna McEntyre for lot on Highway 53 East, Land Lot 275, 14th District, 3rd Section of Gordon County, Georgia, next to “Checkers,” for C-2 zoning. (Earliest date for public hearing being 8/10/98 at 7:00 P.M.)

f.  1st reading of Stanley Simpson zoning change request for tract on Highway 41 North, adjoining the GBT Branch Bank to be rezoned from Ind.-G to C-2. (Earliest date for public hearing being 8/10/98 at 7:00 P.M.)

g.  1st reading of Annexation and New Zoning Request of Randy C. Mincey, et al, for lot located on Kenmorland Circle in Land Lot 266, 14th District, 3rd Section of Gordon County, Georgia, for R-1 zoning. (Earliest date for public hearing being 8/10/98 at 7:00 P.M.)

h.  1st reading of Annexation and New Zoning Request of Doug and Debbie Thomason for Lot 14, Belwood Park Subdivision of Highway 41 South, for R-2 zoning. (Earliest date for public hearing being 8/10/98 at 7:00 P.M.)

i.  1st reading of Zoning Variance Request of Celeste Chattam, agent for Marie Silvers for a lot on Wilson street for setback relief to allow construction of mini-storalls. (Earliest date for public hearing being 8/10/98 at 7:00 P.M.)

j.  Parade request of Mount Calvary Baptist Church on the City Route of Piedmont and Park Avenue for August 1, 1998 at 10:00 A.M. for 25 vehicles. (May be approved/denied. No DOT approval is needed on City route.)

k.  Request for Police grant of approximately $12,500.00, with the City being required to provide a 10% match. Grant funds can provide capital and drug prevention activities-Harrison.

16.  Other Written Items Not on the Agenda.

17.  Work Report – Director of Utilities and Public Works, Kelly Cornwell.

18.  Motion to Move to Executive Session, if needed.

19.  Motion to Move to General Session.

20.  Report of Executive Session, if appropriate.

21.  Motion to Adjourn.