Minutes of the
REGULAR MEETING
For the
City Council of Lookout Mountain, Georgia
March 20, 2008
PRESIDING: Thomas G. Gifford, Mayor
PRESENT: Council Members Dennis Eischeid, Daniel Pettway, Sandy Gothard, Ray Seipp, Catherine Kelley, City Clerk Dana Driver, City Attorney Bill Pickering, and Chief Wallace Taylor.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gifford called the meeting of the City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1214 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the called meeting held on February 21, 2008 were approved as submitted.
CITY PLANNING – Mayor Gifford informed the Council that decision has not been made on a City Planning firm. More information was needed before a firm recommendation could be made. The Mayor may call a meeting in the next 2 weeks once all questions have been answered.
RESOLUTION – Entrepreneur Friendly Resolution - As requested by the Walker County Chamber of Commerce, an Entrepreneur Friendly Resolution was passed. This resolution was proposed to help encourage and develop entrepreneurship in Walker County.
ORDINANCE TO LOWER SPEED LIMIT IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONE – The proposed ordinance to lower the speed limit in the commercial zone to 15 mph was tabled because Georgia state law prohibits the lowering of speed limits below 25 mph except in school zones. The police will be enforcing the 25 mph through the business district. The new stop signs should slow down drivers as well.
KRUE BROCK - Krue Brock presented a draft of a master plan proposal for Carter Field. This plan would enhance and further develop Carter Field as a soccer facility and include upgrades such as: landscaping, a deck with patio tables and an outdoor grill; a play area for younger children, an arbor/entrance to the Fairyland School path to the track, and a display of public art in the form of a sculpture. The plan would be financed through private donations. Donations can be accepted at City Hall.
APPOINTMENT TO MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION – Mayor Gifford
informed the Council that Ken Jayne would not be able to serve another term on the Municipal Planning Commission due to his heavy travel schedule. The Mayor thanked Vice Chairman Jayne for his service. David Fussell was nominated to fill the vacancy and the Council voted unanimously to accept the nomination.
MOUNTAIN STICKERS – SCHEDULE & FEES – The Mayor announced that the new Mountain Stickers will go on sale April 1. The new stickers are black with white reflective writing. Stickers are required by May 1. Tickets will be issued June. After June 1 the price will increase to $10 per vehicle. The timeline will be strictly enforced. The cost of the stickers will be $3 a vehicle. Warnings will be given in May. The $10 a vehicle fee in June applies unless it is a new vehicle.
PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY UPDATE – The pedestrian pathway is almost complete and is under budget about $10,000. A change order was requested to provide concrete curbing to direct water flow and avoid another washout that occurred with the heavy rains earlier this week. Street lamps are on order and will be delivered April 18.
MONTHLY STORMWATER & SEWER REPORT - Copies of the current storm water activity report were distributed to the Council. A copy of which is attached. Catherine Kelley seconded Daniel Pettway’s motion to approve a new sewer pump that was ordered for the pump station at a cost of $20,100.
MAYORS REPORT – The Mayor informed the Council that July 15 is the date of the SPLOST referendum. This will be a 6 year referendum which would net the City $700,000 to over $1 million. The Mayor submitted a preliminary spending plan that would cover all areas of the City’s operations. The money could only be used in the areas listed on the plan.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Dana Driver
City Clerk