Minutes of Hahira Council Meetings for the month of April 2008
HAHIRA CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MARCH 31, 2008
Mayor and City Council met for a Work Session Monday March 31, 2008, at the Courthouse with Mayor Wayne Bullard presiding.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Bullard, City Manager Jonathan Sumner, Councils, Mayor Pro Tem Rose Adams, Ralph Clendenin, Bruce Cain, Terry Benjamin, City Clerk Diane Bellflower, PW Chris Stephens, Fire Chief Dwight Bennett, Police Chief Terry Davis.
REVIEW/CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
March 3, 2008 Special Called Meeting
March 3, 2008 Work Session
March 6, 2008 Council Meeting
March 18, 2008 Special Called Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Adams had some questions about the minutes. She stated that she has some additions on the Clothing Ordinance. She stated there were names that needed to be added. City Manager Sumner stated that we would get these names and make the needed corrections. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that she would like the remarks in the minutes concerning the shootings where they wore trench coats.
REVIEW OF BILLS/BUDGET OVERAGE:
Mayor Bullard asked Council if they had any questions on the bills and budget. Mayor Pro Tem Adams had some questions for Police Chief Terry Davis. Mayor Pro Tem Adams wanted to know about Marshall Armstrong. She asked Chief Davis if he was full time and was he a patrolman. Chief Davis stated that he was full time. Mayor Pro Tem Adams also had some questions concerning a tire bill. This bill was for tires for Public Works. Councilman Clendenin had some questions concerning a Land’s End bill. City Manager Sumner stated that they were for the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, and Finance Clerk. Sumner also stated that the new employee Paula Stone had not ordered her shirts yet.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
HA-2008-04 Request for rezoning 1.12 Acres at the intersection of South College Street and Lafayette Street from Single-Family Residential (R-10) to Multi-Family Residential (R-6) Owner: Bill Gandy. (Ann Marie Wolff).
City Manager Sumner stated that the applicant is requesting to rezone 1.12 acres from Single-Family Residential (R-10) to Single-Family Residential (R-6) for the construction of five new houses. The property is located at the intersection of South College Street, Francis Street and Lafayette Street. Planning Staff finds the request consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and recommends approval with the condition that the minimum lot size be 8,000 square feet. City Manager Sumner stated that the Planning Commission Staff had not met at this time. We will know the outcome of their vote at Thursday nights Council Meeting.
HA-2008-06 Request for Annexation and rezoning 2.35 acres at 7425 Union Road from Single-Family Residential (R-21) Owner: Jimmy Hurst. (Ann Marie Wolff).
City Manager Sumner stated that the applicant is requesting to annex and rezone 2.35 acres from Single-Family Residential (R-21) County to Single-Family Residential (R-15) City. The property contains a single-family residence located on the west side of North Union Road, just north of Pettys Road. The Planning Commission Staff finds the annexation and rezoning request consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and recommends approval. Sumner also stated that the Planning Commission Staff had not met at this time for their vote.
HA-2008-05 To annex and rezone 70.17 acre subdivision east and west of North Union Road from Planned Development (P-D) County to Single-Family Residential (R-10) Principal Owners Paul Cribbs and Kevin Giddens. (Ann Marie Wolff).
City Manager Sumner stated that the applicant is requesting to annex and rezone 70.17 acres from Planned Development County to Single-Family Residential (R-10) City. The property is located on the east and west sides of North Union Road, however the proposed development is occurring only on the east side. The property is currently undeveloped. The owners wish to develop a 148 lot single-family residential subdivision. Sumner also stated that the Planning Staff Commission recommended approval with the following conditions.
The final density is limited to 149 houses.
all lots front interior roads.
The Planning Commission Staff had not met at this time for their vote.
DISCUSSIONS:
Elimination of Ad Valorem Tax for Senior Citizens (Councilman Clendenin)
Councilman Clendenin expressed his concern for the Senior Citizens in Hahira. He stated to Mayor and Council that he would like to see the elimination of Ad Valorem Tax for Senior Citizens to help them out. After some discussion Mayor and Council stated that they would look further into this.
GMA Annual Convention:
City Manager Jonathan Sumner stated to Mayor and Council that the GMA 2008 Annual Convention will be in Savannah, Georgia on June 21-24. City Manager Sumner also stated that he had booked everyone’s room. Attendees will be staying at the Doubletree.
Great American Cleanup-April 19 (City Manager)
City Manager Sumner stated to Mayor and Council that the Great American Cleanup would be held on Saturday April 19, 2008. He also stated that the City would provide lunch for those participating in this event. Sumner stated that Jessica Crowe would be bringing her college class to help with this event. Sumner encouraged everyone to come and be a part of this Great American Cleanup.
Request by South Georgia Outreach Corporation: (City Manager)
Sumner stated to Mayor and Council in there packets under item 8D there is a letter from the Hahira-Lowndes County Community Outreach Development Corporation. Sheila Warren is the president of the Outreach Program. Sumner explained that this letter was to request that the City of Hahira become our fiscal agent for our grants. Sumner explained a fiscal agent receives the monies and disburses them to be used as specified in the grant. He stated that Sheila Warren who is ahead of the Drug Coalition in Hahira stated County has been their fiscal agent for the last ten years. Mayor Pro Tem Adams stated that there were many responsibilities that come with doing this. Sumner agreed, and stated the County had no problems with the Drug Coalition. Mayor and Council agreed that due to the service area of the Coalition extending far beyond the City limits of Hahira, and that since the County had no problems with them, the County should remain their fiscal agent.
City-County Water/Wastewater Agreement (City Manager)
City Manager Sumner stated that County Engineer Mike Allen had requested a meeting with the City at their earliest convenience. After discussion, the Council decided to postpone this meeting and discuss the water and wastewater agreement at the City retreat.
Highway 41 Informational Meeting (April 1, 2008 (City Manager)
City Manager Sumner stated to Mayor and Council that there would be a meeting at the Hahira Middle School on April 1, 2008 at 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. He stated that DOT would be present to answer any questions or concerns Hahira Citizens have. Sumner encouraged everyone to attend.
DEPARTMENT REQUEST:
Purchase of Residential Solid Waste Containers: (PWD Warren:
Director Warren was absent at this meeting so Director Chris Stephens of the PWD explained to Mayor and Council that the City needed to purchase one hundred (100) containers at $50.50 per can.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.