Happy Holidays, Upcoming Events and Meetings

Dear Milton Friends, Neighbors and Citizens -
 
I hope that you and your families have been able to celebrate and reflect on the miracles of this holiday season while enjoying the blessing of time with family and friends.
 
As we move towards a New Year, I am reminded of the blessings of 2009 as well as the opportunities before us as a community as we approach 2010.   At the center of such opportunities are the citizens and community members that make Milton a very special place. 

Please be aware of upcoming events and meetings in Milton as you look forward to the next few weeks:

• Bring One for the Chipper - As an active member and founder of the Milton Grows Green (MGG) Committee, I am pleased to announce the second annual Christmas Tree recycling event to be held in Milton on Jan. 2nd from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.at two locations: 1.) Firestation #43 located on Hickory Flat Road just west of the Birmingham Crossroads and 2.) Milton High School. (MHS trees will be transferred to Fire Station #43 later Saturday afternoon.)  Please consider recycling your Christmas Trees as it does reduce the number of items filling our landfills while also providing for mulch for public spaces thereby reducing city costs.  There also will be unmanned drop off opportunities for your convenience from Jan. 2 to Jan 9.  Please scroll down the flyer with the specifics for this free "green" event.

Volunteers have fun during last years Bring One for the Chipper, 2009

• City Council - Wednesday, January 6, 6:00 p.m. - The first meeting of the new year will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 6th versus the typical Monday meeting given that Monday is still a holiday for most local schools.  As usual, the Council meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and includes the swearing in of newly elected officials.

• Other upcoming meetings are listed in the right margin for your review and include some key items as noted here.

• Special Use Permits for three cell towers requested by T-Mobile on three separate locations including: a) 14495 Hopewell Road, 2) 2880 Mountain Road, and, 3) 13302 New Providence Road.  These special use permits will follow the required rezoning/special use permit process with a:
• Design Review Board (DRB) meeting on Tuesday, January 5th,
• Community Zoning Information meeting on Thursday, January 7th at 7:00 p.m.,
• Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday January 26th at 7:00 p.m. and,
• City Council meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. 

• RZ09-05 - Rezoning request in Crabapple on Birmingham Highway (372 - just south of Crabapple Elementary School on the east side) - The applicant is requesting to change the current conditional zoning -- which is a conditional C-1 use specifically identified for an antique store -- to an unconditional C-1 use.  The letter of intent of the applicant notes that the initial new use contemplated is for a hair salon.  It is very important to note, however, that an unconditional C-1 zoning would allow other uses to be brought forth in the future if the zoning were to become unconditional.  The current conditional use means that while it is C-1, it can only be used for the specific conditional use identified.  This rezoning went to the Planning Commission initially last month and was deferred.  It returns to the Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 5th at 7:00 p.m. during a Special Called Meeting after which it will come to the Council.  Use this link for more information.

I hope this information is helpful to you.
 
As always, I am thankful for the opportunity to serve you and your family as a City Council member.  I remain committed to the betterment of our entire community on your behalf and consider it an honor and a serious responsibility to be a public servant for this special place my family and I have been able to call home for over 22 years.  Please stay involved and let me know of any questions or concerns you have and/or any opportunities you believe should be brought to the attention of the community.
 
I wish you and your family an upcoming year of good health and the blessings of friendship and family.
 
All my best for a wonderful 2010,


Julie Zahner Bailey
Milton City Council
770-664-5529 (home)
404-310-6344 (cell)
Julie4Milton@mindspring.com
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Georgia's annual Christmas tree recycling program

City of Milton Meetings and Events

Saturday, Jan 2 - Milton Grows Green "Bring One for the Chipper" Christmas Tree Recycling 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway or Firestation No. 43 at 750 Hickory Flat Rd.  Unmanned drop offs of Christmas Trees may be brought to Firestation No. 43 from Jan. 2 - Jan. 9

Tuesday, Jan 5 - Planning Commission Special Called Meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan 6 - City Council Meeting, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan 7 - Community Zoning Information Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan 9 - "Bring One for the Chipper" Christmas Tree Recycling will take place at Home Depot on Windward from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. while the unmanned location of Firestation No. 43 at 750 Hickory Flat Rd. will be available as well.

Many thanks to Council person Tina D'Aversa

I would like to thank Council person Tina D'Aversa for her three years of dedicated public service as a City Council member on behalf of all the citizens and community of Milton.   She has served our community with professionalism, dedication and intelligence.  Tina's passion for this community has resulted in a multitude of positive forward steps for Milton.  

Thank you, Tina, for all that you have done for the City of Milton.

Volunteers Needed!

"Bring One For The Chipper" is a statewide event intended to keep Christmas trees out of our landfills by collecting trees after the holidays and chipping into mulch for various purposes.  Since its inception, the Georgia event has recycled over 4.8 million trees!

Volunteers of all ages are welcome!

If you want to volunteer to help on Jan. 2nd from 9:00 - 2:00 either at Firestation #43 or Milton High School, please contact Milton Grows Green at
miltongrowsgreen@earthlink.net. or just show up.  It is a great way for students to earn hours for Beta Clubs or just to help out your community; it's fun too!

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