Notice
Midway City Council
will hold the
regular monthly meeting
Oct. 14, 2008
6:00 p.m.
The public is welcome.
Regular Monthly Meeting
Oct. 14, 2008
6:00 P.M.
Agenda
1. Call to Order and Invocation
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Corrections, if any, to Minutes
4. Approval to Minutes of September 08, 2008
5. New Business
A. Autumn Archery Occupational License
B. Midway Town Center Car Wash
C. Interior Design Consulting Occupational License
D. Huddle House Restaurant Occupational License
E. El Cheapo # 50 Occupational License - Cancelled
F. Red Flag Regulations and the FACT Act - Attorney Braun
G. Liberty Gateway Overlay District
H. The Heritage Bank – New Facility 2008-045-MW
6. Adjourn
Official Minutes of the Midway City Council
Regular Monthly Meeting
October 08, 2008
9397 E. Oglethorpe Hwy.
Midway, GA 31320
The regular monthly meeting for the month of October was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by the Honorable Mayor Don R. Emmons.
Members present: Clemontine F. Washington, Mayor Pro-Tem; Levern Clancy, Jr., Councilman; and Henry O. Stevens, Sr., Councilman.
The Mayor called the meeting to order with the invocation repeated, and everyone repeating The Lord’s Prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was recited by everyone.
Approval of Minutes – Mayor Pro-Tem Washington made the motion to approve the minutes dated September 14, 2008. This motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy. This motion was passed unanimously.
New Business -
A. Autumn Archery Occupational License – Mrs. Rebecca Beasley came requesting an amendment to the current license. Mrs. Beasley would like to sell high speed rifles and pistols also. Mrs. Beasley has purchased a steel case for storage. Mrs. Beasley has authorization from the property owner, Mr. Buddy Holton. Officer Rich has inspected the storage for the rifles. Officer Rich stated that all safety precautions were in place. Councilman Clancy made a motion to approve the motion to sell high speed rifles pending approval of authorization by the property owner and the zoning regulations. This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. Mayor Pro- Tem Washington opposed.
B. Midway Town Center Car Wash – Mr. Michael Wilson
came requesting that the mini-storage container that is currently located next to his car wash on Butler Ave remain there until the renovations are completed to his car wash. Mr. Wilson can apply for a public hearing at $200.00 - $300.00 through Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission.
C. Interior Design Consulting Occupational License –
Mrs. Diane Kroell requested a home base occupational license. None of her business will take place at her residence. Councilman Clancy made the motion to approve Interior Design Consulting occupational license. This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. This motion was passed unanimously.
D. Huddle House Restaurant Occupational License – Rebecca Welch, the new owner of the Glebe Huddle House Restaurant came requesting an occupational license. Councilman Stevens made the motion to approve the occupational license. This motion was seconded by Councilman Clancy. This motion was passed unanimously.
E. Elcheapo # 50 Occupational License - cancelled
F. Red Flag Regulations and the FACT Act – Mayor Emmons stated that Attorney Braun is making the necessary corrections. This policy must be adopted by November 01, 2008. This is the first reading.
G. Liberty Gateway Overlay District - This is the first reading. The Design and Review committee will be reviewing this document. The Liberty Gateway Overlay District will illuminate the current “IC” Interstate Corridor.
H. The Heritage Bank – New Facility – 2008-045-MW
Mr. James Rogers, II came representing The Heritage Bank. The new location will be location in the “IC” Corridor. Mrs. Attical stated The Heritage Bank is requesting a variance for the drive thru to be located on the side of the building instead of the rear of the building. Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission recommended approval. Mayor Pro-Tem Washington
made the motion to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens. This motion was passed unanimously. Mr. James Rogers III was the spokesman for The Heritage Bank. Mr. Rogers stated that the total square footage of the bank is approximately 5,500 with 4,000+ feet being heated space. The drive thru will have three lanes for the convenience of the customers.
The Mayor closes the public hearing. Mayor Pro- Tem Washington made the motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Stevens seconded the motion. This motion was passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-tem Washington made the motion to approve locating the new location of The Heritage Bank to be located in the “Interstate Corridor”.
This motion was seconded by Councilman Stevens.
This motion was passed unanimously. Councilman
Clancy made the motion to approve the variance
to permit the drive thru on the side of the building instead of the rear of the building. Councilman Stevens seconded the motion.
This motion passed unanimously.
Office Mark Rich introduced himself to Council members and audience. Officer Rich is a Senior Training Instructor, Advance High Tech., and a Global Officer.
Councilman Clancy made the motion to adjourn the regular monthly meeting. Councilman Stevens seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Adjourn
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Don R. Emmons, Mayor
Lynette G Cook-Osborne, City Clerk
