Rezonings, Congratulations to our Youth and other Updates
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Dear Milton Friends, Neighbors and Citizens -
As the school year winds down, I want to wish all students a wonderful and safe summer vacation. And to those young men and women about to graduate from elementary, middle, high school and college, congratulations. You have achieved much and have a wonderful future ahead of you. I challenge you to be the best you can be each and everyday, giving of yourself and your talents, and choosing to make a difference in the world. As noted by Tom Brokaw in a commencement speech,
"You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world. "
As to the business of the City of Milton, please be aware of these important upcoming meetings and events:
- Monday, May 17, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. - Council Meeting, City Hall, including:
- Public Hearing regarding mid-year Budget adjustments,
- Zoning Agenda for May 17 -
RZ10-01 - 3105 Rezoning - Bethany Bend (Southeast corner of Bethany Bend and Hwy 9) by DSquared Development, LLC to rezone from AG-1 (Agricultural) and C-1 (Community Business) to C-1 (Community Business) to develop a 2,100 square foot convenience store and four pump islands at a density of 2,411 square feet per acre. (use this link for more details),
- Monday, May 17, 2010, 6:30 p.m. - Comprehensive Planning Meeting (CPAC) - Executive Conference Room, City Hall,
- Thursday, May 20th - 6:00 - 8:00 - City Hall - Discuss regional transportation enhancements - ARC/Milton interactive meeting. The topic of the night will be preliminary recommendations for transportation enhancements in Milton and the surrounding North Fulton region. (use this link for more details),
- Tuesday, May 18th, 7 p.m. - Board of Zoning Appeals,
- Thursday, May 20th - 11:30, City Hall - Parks & Recreation meeting,
- Tuesday, May 31st - Memorial Day event at City Hall, 10:00 a.m.,
- Please see side margin for other upcoming meetings and events.
Citizens have requested additional information regarding a recent news article that ran in the Milton Herald about a vote to extend sewer to 140 acres in Crabapple from Arnold Mill, to Green Road, Crabapple Road, Freemanville and Mayfieldthat took place on Monday, May 3rd during a regularly scheduled Council meeting. Please use this link for the Milton Herald article while also scrolling down for more details.
I would also like to thank Troop 3000 for asking me to speak to them at a recent camp out event they had regarding citizenship. This is a fine group of young men who already represent and define what it is to be a good citizen. They are an inspiring group of youth that represent a positive future for our community and world. It was an honor and a privilege to spend time with them.
As always, let me know if you have questions or issues with which I can be of service.
All my best -
Julie Zahner Bailey
Milton City Council
770-664-5529 (home)
404-310-6344 (cell)
Julie4Milton@mindspring.com
Julie4Milton.com
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| Sewer Vote Update |
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A few weeks ago I provided you information about an agenda item scheduled to be heard at our May 3 Council meeting. The agenda item read as follows:
- Discussion and Vote on Justice Norman Fletcher's Proposed Sewer Map with Fulton County, Georgia, pursuant to the Service Delivery Strategy Act Court Ordered Mediation. (Agenda Item No. 10-1129)
Results:
- Motion to deny the proposed mediated position failed 5-2 (Councilperson Tart made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Zahner Bailey)
- Motion to approve eight parcels passed 4-3 (Councilmember Bill Lusk put forward the motion to approve the proposed mediated position PLUS all additional parcels requested by Fulton County for sewer extension - the motion was seconded by Council member Joe Longoria. Lusk, Longoria, Lockwood and Thurman voted to approve the motion).
The result of this motion and vote is that approximately 138 acres of land from Arnold Mill to Green Road to Crabapple Road to Freemanville to Mayfield is poised for sewer extension. These parcels were never intended for sewer as they are in the Etowah Basin. In September, 2008 when a majority of Council voted for sewer extension, these 138 acres of land were not included in the then vote to extend sewer to some parcels.
The City Attorney and the Community Development Director at the time said for the record that these parcels would represent sewer extension. This was restated for the record last Monday night by the City Attorney when asked to state his position. Nevertheless, by a vote of 4-3, a majority of Council voted to approve this latest wave of sewer extension.
Please note that since this vote, the Mayor and Council have received additional requests for sewer extension from other landowners.
Subsequent to the May 3 meeting, citizens have inquired as to how it can be that a vote of this magnitude -- a vote and motion that went way beyond the proposed mediated position of the court mediator -- could proceed without ample time for the public to be apprised of the issue, much less the specifics. These are all questions that need to be posed to the City Manager, the City Attorney and those who voted to allow this to proceed despite any details being formally posted or available. Contact information can be found in the right margin.
If you wish to review the proceedings of the May 3 agenda item and vote, use this link from the City of Milton website.
Please note, this agenda item had only been advertised for the one week prior. Citizens had questioned why there was no information posted accompanying the agenda. The response they had received was that it was potentially confidential information, yet it was discovered subsequent to the City of Milton Council meeting that Fulton County had posted the maps and letter tied to this issue without concern. Click here for the letter and map.
If you have concerns, questions or comments about this issue, please provide me your input while also contacting staff and the entire Council. Your input matters. |
The opinions expressed in this release are those of Julie Zahner Bailey and may not reflect official positions of the Milton City Council. No City funds were used for this communication.
Paid for by Friends of Julie Zahner Bailey. | |
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| City of Milton Meetings & Events |
Monday, May 17 - City Council meeting, 6 p.m. agenda
Monday, May 17 - CPAC meeting, 6:30 p.m. Executive Conference Room
Tuesday, May 18 - Board of Zoning Appeals meeting 7 p.m., agenda
Wednesday, May 19 - Special Called Design Review Board Meeting
6:00 p.m. agenda
Thursday, May 20 - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting 11:30 a.m. Executive Conference Room
agenda
Thursday, May 20 - North Fulton CTP Recommendations Public Charette 6:00 p.m. More information
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Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at Milton City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Building 100, Suite 107.
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| Quick Links |
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Many of you have asked for links to other community and government organizations. The following links are being provided per your requests.
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Troop 3000
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Local Boy Scouts reflect on citzenship and responsibility
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Congratulations Graduates
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You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go.
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