CITY OF KINGSLAND, GEORGIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, :00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING

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1 CITY OF KINGSLAND, GEORGIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was brought to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Smith. Consideration of an application for retail Beer/Wine and Liquor License for on premises consumption, requested by Ramada Inn Hotel & Suites (S-A-F-E Investment, LLC) at 930 Highway 40 East, Kingsland, Georgia and owned by Fraizer Tremblay and Adel Barin. There were no objections or concerns voiced from the audience. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed at 6:03 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER and WELCOME GUESTS: Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. II. INVOCATION and PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Mr. Joe Limbach gave the Invocation and led the audience in the Pledge to the Flag. III. ROLL CALL: All council members were present with the exception of Councilman Clarence Knight who is away on vacation. IV. CONSENT DOCKET: A. Approve the Council Minutes of the last Regular Council Meeting B. Approve the Agenda as Presented C. Approve the payment of Accounts Payable as due and funds available. Councilwoman Stasinis made the motion to add an Executive Session to discuss personnel. Mr. Lee Spell requested to postpone the adoption of the Employee Handbook. Mayor Smith recommended the docket change as follows: Under New Business, Add: Item K. Postpone Executive Session: Personnel Issue Adoption of the Employee Handbook Councilman Mounsey made the motion to approve the consent docket as amended.

2 Page 2 V. GRANTING AUDIENCE TO THE PUBLIC: 1. Mr. Fred Sutton of 535 S. Satilla Street came forward to discuss the Lawnwood Cemetery. Mr. Sutton stated the cemetery desperately needs improvements. Mr. Sutton made the recommendation for city to pave the road within the cemetery and put in a paved parking area. As far as the maintenance, the city is doing a good job, but it is time to make improvements. Several other people in the audience attended the meeting in support of Mr. Sutton s request for improvements, they stood up to show their support. Mr. Sutton recommended the city form a committee of four or five members to oversee improvements of the cemetery. Mr. Buick Murray stood up in the audience and asked for a copy of the Cemetery Covenants so he would know what he could and could not do to his plots. Mr. Roger Sutton also, in the audience, stated he wanted to see something done to make the cemetery secure, stating that it makes him mad to go out and see that someone has stolen the flowers left on a grave by the deceased persons loved ones. There has to be a way to secure the cemetery to cut out the vandalism. 2. Ms. Aurelia Hawkins of 140 N. Boyce Street came forward to speak in reference to the cemetery. Ms. Hawkins asked if the City would get rid of the sandspurs. Ms. Hawkins stated her concern was that she had to pick sandspurs off before she leaves the cemetery. Councilman Mounsey stated he was not aware of these problems but that he would personally check into it. Councilwoman Stasinis agreed with Councilman Mounsey stating that she was not aware of the problems either and that she will check into it. Mayor Smith stated that he was glad that Mr. Sutton came forward and voiced the situation to the council. The situation will be looked into immediately. Mayor Smith stated that just recently someone had told him that one of the things a perspective resident would do when looking at relocating is to look at the city cemetery in the area. If this is true, and the cemetery is in need of improvements it will benefit the city to move quickly to incorporate the improvements needed. Mayor Smith informed Mr. Sutton that he will get in touch with him once he and the council have reviewed the situation. VI. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business. VII. NEW BUSINESS: A. APPOINTMENTS: Planning Commission Board; three appointments needed. The Mayor and Council both agreed to re-appoint Mr. Josh Josselyn to the Board of Commissioners. Mayor Smith stated his appointee is unconfirmed at this time. Councilman Blount stated his appointee is unconfirmed at this time also.

3 Page 3 VII. NEW BUSINESS: (Con t.) B. APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE-Ramada Inn, 930 Highway 40 East, Fraizer Tremblay and Adel Barin, Owners are seeking approval to retail beer/wine, and liquor on premise consumption. Councilman Mounsey made the motion to approve the application. Councilman Blount seconded the motion. The motion carried C ALCOHOL LICENSE RENEWALS: Renewal of liquor license for businesses. Councilman Mounsey made the motion to approve the license renewals. D. CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER 25, 2006 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Cancellation of the meeting since it falls on Christmas Day. Councilwoman Stasinis made the motion to cancel the December 25, 2006 meeting. Councilman Blount seconded the motion. The motion carried E. AGREEMENT: Intergovernmental SPLOST Agreement City Manager, Gwen Mungin gave a brief overview of the agreement. Mayor Smith stated this was the smoothest S.P.L.O.S.T. negotiation ever. Councilman Blount agreed with Mayor Smith and stated he was pleased with the meeting between the cities and the county. Councilman Blount made the motion to approve the agreement. Councilwoman Stasinis seconded the motion. The motion carried F. ORDINANCE : Low Speed Motor Vehicles (LSMV) Councilman Blount stated he thought the ordinance was too restrictive and both Councilwoman Stasinis and Councilman Mounsey agreed with him. Ms. Mungin, City Manager stated that when she was asked to prepare the Ordinance that she researched the state law along with the ordinances already implemented by surrounding communities before compiling the current ordinance. Mayor Smith stated that if the state requires a specific requirement, the city could not ignore those requirements without creating a direct liability to the city. Councilman Blount stated he specifically had a problem with the liability insurance fees on these slow moving vehicles and until he can tell a citizen what the cost of insurance on one of these slow moving vehicles would cost, he is uncomfortable with approving the ordinance. Councilman Blount made the motion to deny the adoption of this ordinance. Councilwoman Stasinis seconded the motion. The motion carried Mayor Smith requested that the council put their concerns in writing and present them to Ms. Mungin, City Manager and this item will be back on the agenda at the next scheduled meeting.

4 Page 4 VII. NEW BUSINESS: (Con t.) G. ORDINANCE : Equipment Lease Authorization Councilman Mounsey made the motion to approve the ordinance. Councilwoman Stasinis seconded the motion. The motion carried H HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Approval of 2007 employee holiday schedule. Councilwoman Stasinis made a motion to approve the day after Thanksgiving and change the scheduled ½ day for Christmas Eve to a full day in addition to the scheduled holidays in the Employee Handbook. Then Councilwoman Stasinis amended her motion to include the cancellation of the scheduled Council Meetings that fall on a scheduled holiday, such as: Memorial Day, May 28, 2007, Veterans Day, November 12, 2007, and Christmas Eve, December 24, Councilman Blount seconded the motion. The motion carried I. ADOPTION of Safety Manual Mayor Smith stated the Safety Manual adoption was postponed in the Consent Docket and asked Mr. Lee Spell if the Safety Manual was ready for adoption. Mr. Spell stated it was. Councilman Blount made the motion to adopt the Safety Manual as presented. Councilman Mounsey seconded the motion. The motion carried J. EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS BONUS: Approval for employee Christmas Bonuses Councilman Mounsey made the motion to approve the employee Christmas Bonuses. Councilwoman Stasinis seconded the motion. The motion carried K. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel Issue Councilwoman Stasinis made the motion to adjourn into executive session. Councilman Mounsey seconded the motion. The motion carried The meeting adjourned in Executive Session at 6:50 PM. Councilman Mounsey made the motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 7:50 PM. Councilman Blount seconded the motion. The motion carried Mayor Smith stated that there was no official action taken during the executive session.

5 Page 5 VIII. PLANNING & ZONING: A. APPLICATION FOR HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT William T. Mitchell, 116 Fairway Dr., is requesting a Home Office Permit for Mitchell Limousine Service. Zoning is PD/R-1. Mr. Mitchell was present. A letter from Michael and Barbara Morris was read into the record. His limousine will not be parked on the property. Mr. Josselyn made a motion to approve the item, seconded by Mr. Yourstone. Motion carried unanimously Councilman Blount made the motion to approve the home occupation Permit. Councilwoman Stasinis seconded the motion. The motion carried B. APPLICATION FOR HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT Christopher H. Baker, 225 Merriwood Circle, is requesting a Home Office Permit for Proper Pups. Zoning is PD/R-1. Mr. Baker was present. Training will be done at clients houses, at the Vet s and pet stores. Mr. Yourstone made a motion to approve the item, seconded by Mr. Fullilove. Motion carried Councilman Mounsey made the motion to approve the home occupation Permit. C. APPLICATION FOR HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT Jason Jordan, 117 Oleander Dr. is requesting a Home Office Permit for I.O.B.P. LLC. Zoning is R-2. Mr. Jordan was present. Orders will be delivered to a selfstorage unit. Mr. Josselyn made a motion to approve the item, seconded by Mr. Alexander. Motion carried Councilman Blount made the motion to approve the home occupation Permit. Councilwoman Stasinis seconded the motion. The motion carried D. APPLICATION FOR HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT Monique Bryant, 200 Merriwood Cir. is requesting a Home Office Permit for Tip Top Cleaning and Janitorial Services. Zoning is PD/R-1. Ms. Bryant was present. Mr. Fullilove made a motion to approve the item, seconded by Mr. Josselyn. Motion carried Councilman Mounsey made the motion to approve the home occupation Permit. Councilwoman Stasinis seconded the motion. The motion carried E. APPLICATION FOR REZONING Emel Erkal and others, 6400 Laurel Island Pkwy. (Tax Map ), is requesting rezoning of a 7.5 acre lot from R1 to C2. The Erkals were present. There was discussion of surrounding uses. Mr. Josselyn made a motion to approve the item, seconded by Mr. Yourstone. Motion carried Councilman Blount made the motion to approve the rezoning. Councilman Mounsey seconded the motion. The motion carried

6 Page 6 VIII. PLANNING & ZONING: (Con t.) F. APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION AND REZONING The Waterfront Group of Florida is requesting annexation of a 786 acre tract (Tax Map ) by the City of Kingsland with a zoning of R-1. The property is currently zoned A-F in the county. Richie Perdue was present representing the Waterfront Group. Several residents of the area were present with concerns about forced annexation, eminent domain being used to locate the water and sewer lines to the property and being forced to tie onto the city s water and sewer system. Mr. Alexander made a motion to approve the item, seconded by Mr. Josselyn. Motion carried 5-1 with Mr. Fullilove voting no. Mr. Ken Kessler, Director of Community Planning & Zoning stated this annexation is not a normal annexation. This property is separated from the City of Kingsland by about four (4) miles. This type of annexation is allowed as long as the City and the County sign a Joint Agreement. This is the first step to the annexation. Several people surrounding the property have contacted Mr. Kessler in fear that this would force their property into annexation also. Councilwoman Stasinis made the motion to approve the annexation ad rezoning. Councilman Mounsey stated to Mr. Kessler to make it a point to tell concerned persons, that we do not force annexation here in the City of Kingsland. G. APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT Joseph T. Stover., requests consideration for a preliminary plat consisting of nine lots on 3.68 acres on Henrietta St. Zoning is R-1 and R-2. On the final plat, Tract C will be shown as lot 10. Mr. Fullilove made a motion to approve the item, seconded by Mr. Josselyn. Motion carried Councilman Blount made the motion to approve the preliminary plat. Councilman Mounsey seconded the motion. The motion carried H. APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT Putnal Properties, Inc. Owner, Tax Map , requests consideration for a preliminary plat consisting of 176 lots on acres. Zoning is PD/R-1 and PD/R-3 (Marsh Landing). The hatched line on lots 35 through 43 is an existing drainage ditch that will be moved closer to the jurisdictional wetlands Mr. Josselyn made a motion to approve the item, seconded by Mr. Fullilove. Motion carried Councilman Mounsey made the motion to approve the preliminary plat. I. APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT Sawdawg LLC, requests consideration for a preliminary plat consisting of 47 lots on acres along Eagle Boulevard. Zoning is PD/R-1 (Brookshire Green) Mr. Josselyn no longer works for Sawyer and can therefore vote on this item. Mr. Alexander made a motion to approve the item, seconded by Mr. Josselyn. Motion carried Councilman Mounsey made the motion to approve the preliminary plat. Councilwoman Stasinis seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-1 with Councilman Blount abstaining.

7 Page 7 IX. MAYOR and COUNCIL AMMOUNCEMENTS: Councilman Mounsey stated he would like to begin having work sessions on Thursday prior to the Council Meeting to allow all Council Members to be brought up to-date on projects and issues, without tying up the city manager s time. Councilman Blount thinks it is a good idea and it would improve communication among the council members. It will be worth trying. Councilwoman Stasinis also agrees it is a good idea and thinks it is a positive step. Mayor Smith added that he look into it and is willing to give it a try. Councilman Mounsey added that since this is the last meeting of the year, he would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mayor Smith, Councilman Blount, and Councilwoman Stasinis extended the same to the public and city staff also. X. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Mounsey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Blount seconded the motion. The motion carried The meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM. The City of Kingsland ATTEST: Kenneth E. Smith, Sr., Mayor Joyce Deen, City Clerk