Bobby Baltzer

The council held a public hearing and discussed amendments to the city's code of ordinances, specifically regarding record services and urban camping. They approved a special event permit for vintage baseball events at Barnhart Circle Polo Fields and a contract for paving around field number four at Barnhart Circle. Additionally, they approved a request for an alcohol beverage license. The city manager reported on upcoming events, including a concert and an Easter egg scramble. There were discussions about a preseason baseball tournament, a pickleball league, and a softball clinic. The council also discussed real estate matters in an executive session.

The council meeting included discussions and decisions on several key items. The agenda was set and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Ordinances were addressed, including amendments to the Fort Oglethorpe code regarding record services, urban camping, and the city's fiscal year budget. Recommendations were made to approve the destruction and sale of certain firearms, award a contract for the resurfacing and repair of the Arlington Municipal Pool, approve a contract to rent the city swimming pool for a swim meet, and procure advertising services for city-wide events. The city manager reported on the new website and upcoming events. Recognition was given to police officers for their role in the safe recovery of a juvenile in an Amber Alert case, and a new officer was introduced. The council also discussed real estate and personnel matters in an executive session.

The council meeting included a proclamation for National Vietnam War Veterans Day, recognizing veterans and their service. The council discussed and approved an amendment to the 2022 fiscal year budget. A recommendation to purchase a 60-foot bucket truck was approved, along with declaring the current unit as surplus. Additionally, the council approved the procurement of chase lounge chairs and dining chairs for the City Pool facility. A special event permit was requested and approved for the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, with plans to promote a day in Fort Oglethorpe due to its alignment with Veterans Day.

The council addressed several key items, including a second reading for an ordinance regarding a de-annexation request for a specific tax parcel, and a first reading of an ordinance to amend the personnel ordinance, allowing policy changes to be made by resolution. They discussed a request for an exception to the moratorium for a chiropractor's office, which was approved pending the submission of the lease agreement. The city manager reported on the end of the basketball season and the upcoming baseball and softball seasons, as well as the opening of package store applications. The police chief introduced four new officers to the council. The council also discussed and approved a motion to enter and exit an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The public hearing included discussions on ordinance number 2023-01, regarding a request from Alan Brandon to operate a pool warehouse and expand the business. Ordinance number 2023-02 concerned a request from Manish Patel to enclose a patio. Ordinance number 2023-03 involved a request from Parkway Village LLC for a side yard variance. Ordinance number 2023-04 pertained to a request from Battlefield Holdings to construct a new liquor store and request variances. Ordinance number 2023-05 was related to a request from Avion Properties LLC to operate a retail use automobile sales facility. Ordinance number 2023-06 regarded a request from TRL Holdings LLC to rezone the property for retail business. Ordinance number 2023-07 concerned a request from Emily and Philip Davis for a studio apartment to be allowed in the same building as the art Pottery business. The council meeting included invocation and pledge, setting the agenda and approval of minutes.