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Dear Friends, Neighbors and Milton Citizens,

Happy December everyone.  It is hard to believe it is this time of year already.  And while some are getting their holiday decorations out and preparing for this wonderful time for family and faith, please know that there is much work to do and much work underway in the City of Milton.  While the election is behind us, there are issues and opportunities that need your continued attention and focus.  Please stay involved, alert and engaged in all the opportunities before us.  December is a fabulous time of year, but many rezonings, variance requests and important planning for the future for the whole of our community continue and your involvement remains as critical as always.  Please review the upcoming meetings in the right margin of this release and determine how you can weigh in on the various items coming before Mayor and Council as well as the critical planning underway for our Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update including the Crabapple area.

      
Council Member Zahner Bailey provides a tour of City Hall to involved Cub Scouts of Pack 3000, Den 11.

I have had several opportunities recently to share the importance of community involvement with local scout troops, tours of city hall and my continued work educating our youth about the importance of making a difference each and everyday.  They get it and they set a good example for all citizens of Milton.  These young people inspire me everyday and I hope they will inspire you too as you look at your calendars and determine how to best to ensure your opinions are shared and heard.

There is a very important meeting this evening Monday, December 3rd tied to the Crabapple area.  This is the second of at least three meetings to gather input from citizens regarding what they want for the future of Crabapple within the context of the whole of Milton and as a part of the overall Comprehensive Land Use Planning Update process.  We have a wonderful opportunity ahead of us all to ensure that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) update process truly reflects the vision of the citizens of Milton.

But after attending the first meeting on Nov. 19th, I am concerned that not enough local residents were present and engaged.  I believe strongly in public participation and sound planning principles.  I have some concerns that the current efforts in Crabapple have the appearance of pushing for an accelerated and increased development approach outside of the overall Comprehensive Land Use Planning Update process. 

I am confident that if many of us offer our opinions in the current process then community voice will be at the center of guiding what evolves.  But make no mistake, without the voice of the community firmly at the table, there is a risk that Crabapple will get more density and a more accelerated process that could undermine sound planning principles.  As an example, right now it is estimated that 75% of what has been approved for Crabapple in the way of commercial and office density is not yet even on the ground, but some are pushing for more density without yet knowing the impact of that approved and yet not yet built density.   I am hopeful that instead, we all can take an educated and analytical look at Crabapple together as a part of the whole, and with appropriate timeframes versus a timeline mirroring specific deferred zoning cases, and come up with a long range plan that truly makes sense for the whole of Milton.  Your attendance at tomorrow night's meeting and involvement going forward in the entire CLUP update process are very important.

I am honored to represent your interests and appreciate the trust you have placed in me on your behalf.  It is because of this trust I share the details of this release with you so that you might know of important and forever impacting meetings and planning processes underway. 

I am always available to address your questions, hear your views and comments and to seek ways to serve you in the best way possible.  Together, this community will continue to be one of the most unique and wonderful places to call home and raise our families.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement. It is only through your continued direct involvement that I can best represent your expectations for our community.

All my best for you, your family and our collective community,



Julie Zahner Bailey
Milton City Council
770-664-5529 (h)
404-310-6344 (c)
Julie4Milton@mindspring.com

Transportation Concerns - The City Wants to Hear from You

November 29th Town Hall Meeting -Transportation

Thank you Public Works

 Citizens keep the input coming!

This was a good chance for interested community members to get some information on various transportation related projects and issues facing our community.  The Public Works department did a good job providing helpful information in an easy to understand format.

Community members were able to visit various stations to learn about intersection improvements, provide input to the survey now available on line, review the bike and pedestrian pathway activity to date while providing input on desires and much more.  There was a good turnout from the community.  I encourage everyone to fill out the survey available on-line.

The Public Works Department has created an on-line survey to gather the community opinions on various transportation topics.

Help determine Milton's priorities!
Share your thoughts by filling out the City's transportation survey. Take our online survey regarding roads and transportation. It's online now through December 14.

City of Milton Meetings

Monday, 12/3-Crabapple Crossroads Follow-up Public Input Meeting-7PM at the Crabapple Alpharetta Government Center, agenda

Tuesday, 12/4-Design Review Board
6PM, agenda

Wednesday, 12/5-Board of Ethics
6PM, agenda

Thursday, 12/6-City Council Meeting 7PM

Thursday, 12/13-Special Called City Council Meeting, Year-end Zoning Cases, 7PM

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Update on Water Transmission Work Along Freemanville and Providence Roads

You may have seen equipment and some initial disturbance of dirt along the roadway on Providence near Summit Hill, or surveyors marking the roadway along Freemanville north of Providence, please note this is a Fulton County project.  This long planned project will proceed over the next few weeks and will bring a main water transmission line to the existing water tank north on Freemanville.

This water transmission line will run along the roadway and will be in the right of way or easements controlled by Fulton County, which is why you may have seen survey tapes. These lines will take water directly to the existing 4 MM gallon tank to provide increased water levels and increased water pressure.

I recently spoke to the contractors doing this work for Fulton County regarding some of the tree lined areas.  I requested that they do everything possible to align the water lines out of way of existing trees wherever possible.  I have also contacted representatives of Fulton County Public Works responsible for the alignment and laying of the water lines. 

I have no guarantees in terms of what will come of these discussions, but I want you to know I have initiated this request. The City of Milton does not have control over this project, but we can do our best to influence a better outcome.

Speaking at Public Meetings  Stay Involved & Provide Input
Disclosure Forms & Speaker Cards

Do you want to make a public comment during a Milton City Council meeting?

You may not know that Milton citizens have the opportunity to make public comment on issues during Milton City Council meetings. Agendas and supporting documentation for each meeting are posted on the City's Web site calendar. Citizens are encouraged to get involved and let their opinions be heard as they related to development of City policies and actions.

It is important to know, however, that Georgia State law has a disclosure requirement specific to public comment made in opposition to a rezoning application.

To ensure that Milton citizens have every opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions on these issues, Milton citizens who have contributed to a sitting council member during the past two years can file a blanket disclosure form with the City Clerk's office at City Hall, Suite 107A. Then, at the time of the City Council meeting, these citizens can complete a public comment card and check the "Yes" box to indicate that they have made relevant contributions.