Mayor Alan Hallman
Councilman at Large Travis Horsley
Councilman Ward I Mark Adams
Councilman Ward II Chloe Alexander

Background:

The Finance Director, James Schuster is retiring from the City of Hapeville after six years of dedicated service. His last day of employment will be March 8, 2019. Mayor and Council will recognize him during the Council meeting.

Background:

Todd Rhoad of Peachtree Recovery Services will give a presentation on property damage recovery service. This service provides a free monthly revenue stream for cities by reviewing all city traffic accident reports and filing claims with insurance companies for accidents that damaged city property.

Peachtree Recovery Services has partnered with the Georgia Municipal Association to bring this service to all cities in Georgia.

Background:

The zoning map is an essential element of the zoning ordinance as it is the record of property rights and limitations. As such, this map should reflect recent zoning decisions as well as proposed changes.

Staff is proposing zoning map amendments to rezone properties within the City limits that are currently zoned C-R, Commercial-Residential to V, Village. The C-R zoning is quite complex and restrictive in terms of allowable uses and dimensional requirements whereas the V, Village zoning offers compatibility in terms of intent to C-R with greater ease. According to the City of Hapeville Future Land Use Map (Figure 2), the properties proposed for rezoning are low to medium intensity mixed use.

The Planning Commission considered this item on January 15, 2019 and February 12, 2019 and recommended the Mayor and Council approve the zoning map amendment. Staff supported their recommendation.

Staff Comments:
Applicants Comments:
Public Comments:

The public is encouraged to communicate their questions, concerns, and suggestions during Public Comments.  The Council does listen to your concerns and will have Staff follow-up on any questions you raise.  Any and all comments should be addressed to the Governing Body, not to the general public and delivered in a civil manner in keeping with common courtesy and decorum.

• February 5, 2019
• February 19, 2019

• February 5, 2019
• February 19, 2019

Background:

HB 302 would prohibit local governments from adopting design standards for residential homes. This bill takes away the right of citizens to decide the look and feel of their communities. A Senate version of this bill, SB 172  has been filed

GMA is encouraging city officials to continue to voice their opposition to both HB 302 and SB 172 and pass resolutions in opposition to the bills. 

Background:

Senate Bill would prohibit local governments from adopting design standards for residential homes. This bill takes away the right of citizens to decide the look and feel of their communities. GMA is encouraging city officials to continue to voice their opposition to both HB 302 and SB 172 and pass resolutions in opposition to the bills. 

Background:

Mayor and Council will ask interview style questions to applicants interested in serving on the Hapeville Development Authority and the Development Authority of the City of Hapeville to find out more about each person.

Background:

The Hapeville Development Authority and the Development Authority of the City of Hapeville each have a vacant seat available.  Both seats were formerly held by Richard Murray. As stated in the aforementioned agenda item, four applicants have expressed interest in serving on the authorities.

Background:

Hapeville Cares is requesting to have the 2019 Hapeville Paint the Town Project Event on June 14-19, 2019. They would like to use the Carriage House and Jess Lucas Park for registering volunteers, distributing t-shirts, storing paint and supplies and having access to restrooms. They are requesting to have a Paint the Town Announcement placed in the monthly hometown newsletter and Paint the Town applications/envelopes at City Hall for potential Hapeville applicants to pick up. They would like to hang two banners on the Jess Lucas Park fence facing South Central Avenue to promote the event.

Hapeville Cares requests the assistance of the Community Services staff to deliver Paint the Town supplies from Hapeville storage and Police Officers to patrol the neighborhood sites during the event dates.

Background:

The James M.& Erma T. Freemont Foundation is requesting to have the “Represent Yourself Scholarship 5K Walk/Run” again this year in Hapeville. Last year, the event was held on September 15, 2018. The proposed date for this year's event is Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8-10am. The route directions are the same as last year and are attached for review. The foundation is also requesting to hang a 3’x6’ banner 2-3 weeks prior to the event on the Jess Lucas Park fence facing South Central Avenue to help promote the upcoming event.

Background:

The MOM Foundation, Inc. is requesting to use the Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park to hold their 2nd Annual Mothers' Walk-A-Thon. The theme for the walk is "Keep Momma Moving."  Last year, the event was held on August 4, 2018. The proposed date for this year's walk-a-thon is August 3^rd from 8:00AM-1:30PM. They will have medical assistance on staff.  They will also have a Waiver and Release of Liability signed by each participant.  All activities will take place within the inside boundaries of the Park. They are  requesting to hang a banner on the park gate to promote the event.

Background:

The attached information outlines a final budget amendment for Fiscal 2018-2019. This amendment reflects increased revenues and re-alignment of departmental expenditures. Typically, the City processes 2-3 amendments per year. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Manager's Office.

Background:

At the February 19th meeting, the consensus of Council was to have legal draft a resolution for the next meeting. Attached is the Parking Authority Resolution for consideration and action.

Background:

On Feb. 7, the HDA voted unanimously to allow Atlanta Printmakers Studio, a non-profit community-based arts organization, to lease the property,  pending any further environmental remediation.

Once renovated, APS will use the facility for their day to day operations, including educational outreach, studio facilities, gallery exhibitions, and artists classes and workshops.

On February 28, the TPD Committee voted to recommend to Council to support  renovation of the property at 748 Virginia Avenue for Trade and Tourism Centric use - affording the opportunity to fund the project wholly or in part with TPD dollars.  

Background:

Mrs. Ray's work at the Hapeville Historical Society, Arts Alliance, Main Street Board, and civic organizations helped lay the groundwork for the city's vision of becoming a home for the arts. In recognition of her contributions to the city, Councilman Alexander proposes that the city dedicate a butterfly garden in her honor. The butterfly, a symbol of rebirth, is a pollinator that helps things grow, just as Mrs. Ray's legacy continues to be evident as Hapeville progresses into the future.

Members of the public wishing to speak shall sign in with the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Time limitations for Registered Comments are three (3) minutes per person. The total Registered Comment session shall not last more than fifteen (15) minutes unless extended by Council. Each member of the public, who fails to sign up with the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting, wishing to address Mayor and Council shall have a total of two (2) minutes. The entire general comment session for Unregistered Comments shall not last more than ten (10) minutes unless extended by Council.