City Council - Packet - briefing

Good morning. I'll call the 7-3 packet meeting to order. And please call the roll.

All right. Citizen communication. Anybody wishing to speak? Seeing none. Staff briefings D1. Consider staff briefings and council member discussion. Enter questions regarding items on the agenda for the September 10th, 2026 City Council meeting. Anybody have anything on the consent? We have a proclamation for Amistad, Fiesta Amistad, then a presentation by Parks and Rec. Anything on the consent?

I have one. Council Member Stephens? I can't pull it up. It's, I think, for fire on the replacement of the air tanks. It was on the city manager's authorization. I just can't get it open right now. Is that full replacement of the air tanks?

I think it was on the third page. I just can't get it to pull up right now.

Okay. Not new ones. No, ma'am. Just repair and maintenance. Okay. Thank you.

Any other questions? All right. Resolutions. Consider a resolution authorized by Marietta Security and Area Local Agreement with ESD-9. Chief.

I'd be happy to answer any questions questions customer floors Chief just curious. What were the numbers before the 90% of?

And actually, we've been covering that shortfall until the ESD passed that? Okay. Yes, sir. Any other questions? And that money all goes back to? The department, right? Contrary to some people.

Okay. All right. Any other questions? Thank you. All right. Thank you, Chief. F2, consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a contract with Ratliff Hardscape LTD.

Questions? Council Member Tuggy? What's the time frame for completion? Can you give me an estimate on that?

Michael. When y'all see that the bid comes in so significantly lower, I know y'all vetted it, but in general, what happens if they're spending 250? Do they eat that cost personally, or do they come back to us for a change order?

Thank you, sir any other questions Mayor protein Thank you Michael do we have an inventory or a list of all of the sidewalks that are going to be upgraded with this project It's a good question mayor protein as we speak.

Do we have any idea of where we are in addressing that list, or are we just getting started?

Any other questions? Questions? All right. F3, consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute supplemental contract number three with Plummer Associates.

Questions? Questions? All right. F4, consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the 27 budget.

Okay. Questions on this? Is there any special language I can't remember on F4?

OK. Just the G3. Correct. All right. Any questions on F4? No. F5, consider a resolution to determine that patent construction LLC provides the best value for Heritage Trail East. Rick?

All right. Any questions? Council Member Flores?

Rick, I know you're excited. I'm excited. Can you bring some pictures Thursday to remind people what the East project is going to look like, what it will look like? Yes, sir.

Any other questions over here? Chancellor Stevens.

Good morning, Rick. I have a couple questions. Will we have a copy of the master plan on Thursday? Okay. And this, the east section, it still doesn't. jump us over Georgetown Street, correct? I know there's been some concern about crossing over Georgetown.

And then under Georgetown will come at a later time? And then lastly, I know we had talked about this historical signage down by Chisholm Trail and Brushy. I see. Are we moving the signage here or is this going to be additional signage?

Perfect. And last question. There's still a home there and a property owner. Will there be fencing or something to keep people away from her property?

Any other questions? Council Member Flores. Just a follow-up on Council Member Stevens' question. The history telling, that'll happen from Chisholm Trail to May Street as well? Yes. Okay. During this part? Yes, sir. It's going all the way across. Thank you.

Any other questions? All right. Thanks, Rick. Thank you. All right. G2 and G3, we'll do this first, as mentioned. Kevin, is there anything additional?

OK. Any questions on anything since? All right. Thank you. All right. Everybody got an email with regards to H1. That can't be discussed. It lays out, the email lays out what our options are and what our role is. If you have questions, reach out to Tyler or Stephanie. Okay. All right. Variance I1, consider request from Mark IV, capital for a variance to Chapter 4, Section 4.2, Code of Ordinances. Who's doing this one? Brooks? Brooks?

Council Member Flores. I was curious, where is the school in proximity to the map? Is that?

Across the street. It's at Charter School.

Oh, oh, oh. Ideal. OK. All right. Thank you.

Council Member Lee. So property line to property line is within the 300 feet, but the actual building most likely will be past the 300 feet, correct?

And I think some of those businesses rattling there that I already serve alcohol, too. What's the new Mexican food place? Don't they serve alcohol?

All right. Any other questions? All right. And then appointments. I've spoken with Council Member Flores. I'm going to appoint or ask to appoint Council Member Flores as the president. We have spoken to Jessica Mossman for vice president and Michelle Sherwood for secretary. So those will be my recommendations that come before on Thursday night. All right, anything else for the good? All right, we stand adjourned.