Atlanta city council minutes november 2, 1998
Committee Chairperson Morris sounded the above item, sounded the transfers and Made a Motion to File. 98-TR-2014 was then FILED without objection
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Committee Chairperson Morris sounded the above item, sounded the transfers and Made a Motion to File. 98-TR-2014 was then FILED without objection.FILED WITHOUT OBJECTIONORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING 98-O-1916 ( 1) An Ordinance by Councilmember Lee Morris to abolish certain positions and take other actions in order to prevent a negative impact on the City’s General Fund as a result of the contract for private operation and management of the City’s water system; and for other purposes. (Held 10/14/98; Recommendation to File – 10/28/98) FILE WITHOUT OBJECTIONCouncil President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (2) LEE MORRIS, CHAIR ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (CONT’D) 98-O-2003 ( 2) A Substitute Ordinance by Finance/Executive Committee as amended providing for the issuance of not to exceed $150,000,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of City of Atlanta General Obligation Refunding Bonds for the purpose of refunding (1) City of Atlanta Various Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 1991, Series 1992 and Series 1994B and (2) City of Atlanta General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1994A; and for other purposes. (Favorable on Substitute – 10/28/98; Substitute provides necessary information re: amounts, rates of interest and pay back schedule) Committee Chairperson Morris sounded the above item, stated that an amendment replaces page 5 of 98-O-2003, passed out a handout with the amendment, and Made a Motion to Amend. It was properly Seconded and CARRIED by a roll call vote of 11 Yeas; 0 Nays. Mr. Morris then Made a Motion to Adopt as Amended. However, Councilmember Moore requested an opinion of the Law Department who responded accordingly. Council President Pitts requested clarification regarding the amount of funding and Chief Financial Officer Judith Blackwell responded accordingly, as well. In due course, Mr. Morris renewed his Motion to Adopt as Amended and it subsequently CARRIED by a roll call vote of 12 yeas; 0 nays. ADOPT SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 12 YEAS; O NAYS RESOLUTIONS 98-R-0398 ( 1) A Resolution by Councilmember Lee Morris as substituted by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing the Fulton County Tax Commissioner to discontinue any further efforts to bill and collect sanitary service fees charged against tax exempt public properties and to write off any such amounts as uncollectible; and for other purposes. (Held 2/25/98, 3/11/98, 4/1/98, 4/15/98, 5/13/98, 5/27/98, 6/10/98; Recommendation to File – 10/28/98) FILED WITHOUT OBJECTIONCouncil President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (3) LEE MORRIS, CHAIR RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D) 98-R-1983 ( 2) A Resolution by Finance/Executive Committee authorizing a six month extension of an agreement between the City of Atlanta and Mr. Robert Gray for Planning Management Consulting Services for the Bureau of Planning, or until a permanent Planning Director is selected (whichever period is shorter) for a cost to the City not to exceed $6,791,92 per month, to be paid from Account No. 1A01 524001 Y63001; and for other purposes. (Favorable Recommendation – 10/28/98) Committee Chairperson Morris sounded the above legislation, provided clarification and on behalf of the committee, Made a Motion to Adopt. However, discussion ensued wherein Councilmember McCarty requested a Point of Information as to whether Mr. Robert Gray was hired as an employee or as a consultant and asked the Finance Department to provide such clarification. Chief Financial Officer Judith Blackwell responded accordingly. Furthermore, Councilmember Woolard also asked a question of Ms. Blackwell who was unable to provide Ms. Woolard with the requested information at that time.Later in the meeting a lengthy discussion ensued wherein Council President Pitts requested a listing of the number of vacancies in the Planning Department, the dates the positions became vacant, and a copy of the posted information showing that the position is vacant. Subsequently, discussion regarding 98-R-1953 concluded with Councilmember Maddox’s Motion to Call the Question, which was properly Seconded and CARRIED by voice vote. In due course, the initial Motion to Adopt was voted upon and CARRIED by a roll call vote of 9 Yeas; 4 Nays. ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 9 YEAS; 4 NAYSCouncil President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (4) LEE MORRIS, CHAIR RESOLUTIONS (CONT’D) 98-R-1995 ( 3) A Resolution by Councilmember C. T. Martin as amended by Finance/Executive Committee to include in the City’s 1999 Legislative Package a request that the 1999 Session of the Georgia General Assembly remove the 2% Local Option Cap from the Local Options on Sales/Use Taxes. (Recommendation Favorable as Amended – 10/28/98; 1-NAY; Amendment adds additional language to caption and Section 1 to exclude MARTA from any future calculations of a 2% cap.) Committee Chairperson Morris sounded the above legislation, noted that it came forth Favorable as Amended from the Committee and therefore, on behalf of the committee, Made a Motion to Adopt. Mr. Morris further stated that he does not approve of 98-R-1995 and that he had cast the nay vote on this item at the committee meeting. However, Councilmember Winslow Made a Substitute Motion to Refer 98-R-1995 Back to Committee. The Motion was properly Seconded and discussion ensued but ended with Councilmember Boazman’s Motion to Call the Question. The Call was properly Seconded and CARRIED by voice vote. However, the Motion to Refer FAILED by a roll call vote of 7 yeas; 6 nays. Therefore, discussion reverted back to the initial Motion to Adopt. During such discussion, Councilmember Muller Made a Substitute Motion to File, which was properly Seconded and CARRIED by a roll call vote of 10 yeas; 3 nays. FILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 10 YEAS; 3 NAYS Council President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) PUBLIC SAFETY/LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (1) C. T. MARTIN, CHAIR Attendance at the October 27, 1998 meeting of the Public safety/legal administration committee was as follows: Present: Councilmembers Martin (Chair), McCarty, Starnes, Winslow, Woolard, and “Able” Mable Thomas Absent: Councilmember Dorsey ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING 98-O-2004 ( 1) An Ordinance by Councilmembers Michael Bond, Cleta Winslow and Sherry Dorsey authorizing the sale of Fire Station No. 4, located at 125 Ellis Street, NE, in Land Lot 51 of the 14th District, Fulton County, Georgia to N. R. M. Vending Corporation; and for other purposes. (Favorable Recommendation – 10/27/98) Committee Chairperson Martin sounded the above item and noted that 98-O-2004 came forth from the Committee Favorable with Conditions. Mr. Martin stated the Conditions, noted that they had been met and on behalf of the Committee, Made a Motion to Adopt. Council President Pitts asked if the above-mentioned property was posted for sale. Councilmember Winslow responded accordingly and consequently Made a Substitute Motion to Refer 98-O-2004 Back to Committee. The Motion was Seconded by Councilmember Maddox and subsequently CARRIED by a roll call vote of 10 yeas; 1 nay. REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY/LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE BY ROLL CALL VOTE: 10 YEAS; 1 NAY Council President Robb Pitts Presided COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONT’D) PUBLIC SAFETY/LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (2) C. T. MARTIN, CHAIR Directory: citycouncil -> 1998 -> Minutes -> docs docs -> Atlanta city council docs -> Wednesday, October 14, 1998 docs -> Atlanta city council docs -> Atlanta city council minutes november 16, 1998 docs -> Atlanta city council Download 291.48 Kb. Share with your friends:
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