Pre Council Meeting
March 3, 2009

Meeting called to order by Mayor Edwards at 7:00pm.

Invocation led by Councilman Tucker
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Smith
Welcome extended to all by Mayor Edwards

Present were Mayor Harold M. Edwards, Jr., Councilman Cameron Andrews, Councilman Randall Wright, Councilman Edward Tucker and Councilman Robert Smith.  Also present City Administrator Eidson and City Attorney Rebecca Tydings.

TAD Presentation – Middle GA RDC, Nick Kouloungis gave brief presentation on TAD (Tax Allocation District).  Mr. Kouloungis began discussion with an overview stressing TAD could be an urban redevelopment tool utilized by the City of Centerville.   See topics briefly discussed.
•     Consideration for choosing target areas
•     The Act defining a “slum area”
•     Possible Blight Indicators
•     Choosing Appropriate Plan ImplementationStructure 
•     Land Values and Property Sales in Urban Redevelopment Areas
•     Developing a Vision
•     Imposing Special District Taxes or Assessments

Mr. Kouloungis opened floor for questions/comments.

Mayor Edwards questioned if the legislative process is complex re: TAD.  Mr. Kouloungis stated the first step would be to contact the local legislation and request approval for designatin of TAD.  This would be approved by majority vote by referendum on November 2009 General Election Ballot.  
City Administrator Eidson asked if the city would need a pre development plan.  Mr. Kouloungis stated “no”. 
City Attorney Tydings stressed that this is an educational process; tax payers would need to be informed/educated to better understand the long term effect.    City Attorney Tydings confirmed that there are (2) different items for consideration: (1) Authorization of Council to act under the Redevelopment Act and ability to create the TAD. (2) The actual creation of the TAD district.  There would only be (1) referendum question for citizens to consider; to create defined district.

Copy of complete presentation is attached and made part of official minutes.

Houston County DHS Sign Placement: City Administrator Eidson reported letter was received from Cherie Rape (Houston County Department of Human Resource) requesting approval to place sign within city limits.  There were no issues noted with sign ordinance; temporary sign is within guidelines.    Request to place sign at Aartistic Taxidermy and Lions Club for 30 days.  Motion made by Councilman Smith to authorize sign placement for Houston County DHS for 30 days; seconded by Counclman Tucker.  Motion carried.

Home Based Business Application(s)
•         TNL Lawn Care, 101 Dogwood Glen, Terry Mallory (owner): Councilman Andrews stated that application is in order.  Copies provided to Mayor and Council for review. No motion or action taken.
•         Harley Interiors, 403 Dogwood Glen, John Harley (owner):  Councilman Smith reported that he had spoken with Mr. Harley; no problems or concerns noted.  Copy of application provided to Mayor and Council for review.  No motoin or action taken.

 Mayor Edwards adjourned meeting at 6:40pm.

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Mayor Harold M. Edwards, Jr.
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Attest by: City Clerk, Krista Bedingfield
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