Mayor Thompson announced that Commissioner Brooks requested to add World Fast Pitch Connection as an additional item to the agenda.

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1 OFFICIAL MINUTES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008 AT 6:30 P.M. OLD CITY HALL 1229 NEWCASTLE STREET, 2 ND FLOOR PRESENT: Honorable Mayor Bryan Thompson, Mayor Pro-Tem Cornell Harvey, Commissioner James H. Brooks, Commissioner Mark Spaulding and Commissioner Jonathan Williams. CALL TO ORDER: Honorable Mayor Bryan Thompson INVOCATION: Commissioner Brooks PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recited by all in attendance. Mayor Thompson announced that Commissioner Brooks requested to add World Fast Pitch Connection as an additional item to the agenda. Mayor Pro-Tem Harvey made a motion and Commissioner Spaulding seconded the motion to add World Fast Pitch Connection as item numbered (7) to the agenda. The motion passed RECOGNITION(S), AWARD(S) AND PRESENTATION(S) 1. Introduction of Tony Virga and Lee Pitcock (co-owner); Peach Beach Television. (B. Thompson) Mayor Thompson introduced and welcomed to the City of Brunswick the above-referenced owners of Peach Beach Television. PUBLIC HEARING LAND USE 2. Rezoning Petition No and Conditional Use Petition No from Rana Smith, agent, petitioning to rezone from R6 zone district to General Residential (GR) for 2016 Atlanta Avenue, to obtain a conditional use permit for a group home owned by Safe Harbor Children s Center, Inc. (A. Glaeser) Arne Glaeser, City Planner, gave a presentation of the above-referenced two-part petition. He reported that staff recommends granting the above-referenced petition and that approval be conditioned on compliance with the development concept plan date-stamped 9/11/08. Mayor Thompson opened the floor for comments from anyone wanting to speak in favor or opposition of the proposed petition. The following people addressed the Commission: 1. Ms. Ann North, 2020 Atlanta Avenue; questioned if Safe Harbor moved or sold if property could be rezone back to residential. She also made statement that if

2 problems arise with the children residing at Safe Harbor she would have to protest. 2. Rana Smith, Executive Director, Safe Harbor In Favor 3. Cathy, questioned if the property would be tax-exempt. Following discussion, Commissioner Williams made a motion and Mayor Pro-Tem Harvey seconded the motion granting the above-referenced rezoning petition and conditional use petition with approval being conditioned on compliance with the development concept plan date stamped 9/11/08. Commissioner Williams amended his motion to include a revocation of the special use permit should Safe Harbor sell the property or discontinue operation; and the maximum number of boys residing at Safe Harbor would be ten (10); Mayor Pro Tem Harvey seconded amendment. The motion passed ITEM(S) TO CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL 3. Minutes of the September 17, 2008 delegation and regular scheduled meeting. (N. Atkinson) Commissioner Brooks made a motion and Commissioner Williams seconded the motion approving the above-referenced delegation and regular scheduled meeting minutes. The motion passed 4. Proposed signage for the City of Brunswick squares. (A. Glaeser) Arne Glaeser, City Planner, turned floor over to McClain Culver, Life Scout; Troop # 248; who addressed the Commission in regards to a project he would like to take on in order to earn his Eagle Scout designation. He stated at no cost to the City he would assist with the installation of 26 signs that would properly identify 14 squares located within the Historic District of Brunswick. seconded the motion approving the signage for the City of Brunswick squares. The motion passed 5. Financial Reports as of August 31, (M. Hendley) Martha Hendley, Finance Director, gave a brief overview of the above-referenced reports. seconded the motion approving the above-referenced reports. The motion passed MAYOR THOMPSON S ITEM(S) 6. Boundary Lines King Square. Mayor Thompson commented on the boundary lines of King Square. He reported that the City is in the process of re-defining all City squares boundary lines to insure that there are no intrusions. 2

3 COMMISSIONER BROOKS ITEM(S) 7. World Fast pitch Connection, 2009 World Series Event. (R. Jackson) Reggie Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director, requested approval from the Commission to support the above- referenced event. Mayor Pro-Tem Harvey made a motion and Commissioner Brooks seconded the motion supporting the above- referenced event. The motion passed 8. Parks and Recreation Director, Reggie Jackson, update on a proposed park for Magnolia Park subdivision. Reggie Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director, gave an update on the progress of establishing a park for Magnolia Park subdivision. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Thompson asked if there was a need for an executive session. Commissioner Spaulding made a motion and Commissioner Brooks seconded the motion to hold an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate and personnel. The motion passed Following executive session Mayor Thompson call for a motion instructing the City Manager to proceed with negotiations with the two parcels discussed in executive session. Commissioner Brooks made the motion instructing the City Manager to proceed with negotiations with the two (2) parcels discussed in executive session; Commissioner Spaulding seconded the motion. The motion passed Commissioner Spaulding made a motion and Commissioner Brooks seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion passed MEETING ADJOURNED Attest: /s/ Naomi Atkinson Naomi Atkinson, City Clerk /s/ Bryan Thompson Bryan Thompson, Mayor 3

4 OFFICIAL MINUTES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008 AT 6:30 P.M. OLD CITY HALL 1229 NEWCASTLE STREET, 2 ND FLOOR PRESENT: Honorable Mayor Bryan Thompson, Mayor Pro-Tem Cornell Harvey, Commissioner James H. Brooks, Commissioner Mark Spaulding and Commissioner Jonathan Williams. CALL TO ORDER: Honorable Mayor Bryan Thompson INVOCATION: Commissioner Brooks PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Recited by all in attendance. Mayor Thompson announced that Commissioner Brooks requested to add World Fast Pitch Connection as an additional item to the agenda. Mayor Pro-Tem Harvey made a motion and Commissioner Spaulding seconded the motion to add World Fast Pitch Connection as item numbered (7) to the agenda. The motion passed RECOGNITION(S), AWARD(S) AND PRESENTATION(S) 1. Introduction of Tony Virga and Lee Pitcock (co-owner); Peach Beach Television. (B. Thompson) Mayor Thompson introduced and welcomed to the City of Brunswick the above-referenced owners of Peach Beach Television. PUBLIC HEARING LAND USE 2. Rezoning Petition No and Conditional Use Petition No from Rana Smith, agent, petitioning to rezone from R6 zone district to General Residential (GR) for 2016 Atlanta Avenue, to obtain a conditional use permit for a group home owned by Safe Harbor Children s Center, Inc. (A. Glaeser) Arne Glaeser, City Planner, gave a presentation of the above-referenced two-part petition. He reported that staff recommends granting the above-referenced petition and that approval be conditioned on compliance with the development concept plan date-stamped 9/11/08. Mayor Thompson opened the floor for comments from anyone wanting to speak in favor or opposition of the proposed petition. The following people addressed the Commission: 1. Ms. Ann North, 2020 Atlanta Avenue; questioned if Safe Harbor moved or sold if property could be rezone back to residential. She also made statement that if

5 problems arise with the children residing at Safe Harbor she would have to protest. 2. Rana Smith, Executive Director, Safe Harbor In Favor 3. Cathy, questioned if the property would be tax-exempt. Following discussion, Commissioner Williams made a motion and Mayor Pro-Tem Harvey seconded the motion granting the above-referenced rezoning petition and conditional use petition with approval being conditioned on compliance with the development concept plan date stamped 9/11/08. Commissioner Williams amended his motion to include a revocation of the special use permit should Safe Harbor sell the property or discontinue operation; and the maximum number of boys residing at Safe Harbor would be ten (10); Mayor Pro Tem Harvey seconded amendment. The motion passed ITEM(S) TO CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL 3. Minutes of the September 17, 2008 delegation and regular scheduled meeting. (N. Atkinson) Commissioner Brooks made a motion and Commissioner Williams seconded the motion approving the above-referenced delegation and regular scheduled meeting minutes. The motion passed 4. Proposed signage for the City of Brunswick squares. (A. Glaeser) Arne Glaeser, City Planner, turned floor over to McClain Culver, Life Scout; Troop # 248; who addressed the Commission in regards to a project he would like to take on in order to earn his Eagle Scout designation. He stated at no cost to the City he would assist with the installation of 26 signs that would properly identify 14 squares located within the Historic District of Brunswick. seconded the motion approving the signage for the City of Brunswick squares. The motion passed 5. Financial Reports as of August 31, (M. Hendley) Martha Hendley, Finance Director, gave a brief overview of the above-referenced reports. seconded the motion approving the above-referenced reports. The motion passed MAYOR THOMPSON S ITEM(S) 6. Boundary Lines King Square. Mayor Thompson commented on the boundary lines of King Square. He reported that the City is in the process of re-defining all City squares boundary lines to insure that there are no intrusions. 2

6 COMMISSIONER BROOKS ITEM(S) 7. World Fast pitch Connection, 2009 World Series Event. (R. Jackson) Reggie Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director, requested approval from the Commission to support the above- referenced event. Mayor Pro-Tem Harvey made a motion and Commissioner Brooks seconded the motion supporting the above- referenced event. The motion passed 8. Parks and Recreation Director, Reggie Jackson, update on a proposed park for Magnolia Park subdivision. Reggie Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director, gave an update on the progress of establishing a park for Magnolia Park subdivision. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Thompson asked if there was a need for an executive session. Commissioner Spaulding made a motion and Commissioner Brooks seconded the motion to hold an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate and personnel. The motion passed Following executive session Mayor Thompson call for a motion instructing the City Manager to proceed with negotiations with the two parcels discussed in executive session. Commissioner Brooks made the motion instructing the City Manager to proceed with negotiations with the two (2) parcels discussed in executive session; Commissioner Spaulding seconded the motion. The motion passed Commissioner Spaulding made a motion and Commissioner Brooks seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion passed MEETING ADJOURNED Attest: /s/ Naomi Atkinson Naomi Atkinson, City Clerk /s/ Bryan Thompson Bryan Thompson, Mayor 3