Gerald Jay Fordham

The Council discussed a conditional use request for a rental car business, approved an elevator maintenance and inspection contract for Angel Creek, and held a second reading of an ordinance to update the municipal court fine schedule. Council members debated the recent increases in fines and the potential for decriminalizing the possession of less than one ounce of marijuana to mitigate negative impacts on young adults' futures.

The council considered the purchase of multiple Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from various vendors and approved vehicle upfitting services. Additionally, the council addressed the disposal of surplus police vehicles and ratified an emergency purchase for a gas extension contract. Several ordinances were discussed, including annexations, rezonings, an update to the municipal court fine schedule, and an amendment to sanitation fees. The meeting also included an executive session for personnel matters and a presentation of the Public Works Department budget.

The council discussed a conditional use request for an automotive rental business in a general business zoning district. Other topics included the approval of an agreement for elevator maintenance and inspection services, and the first and second readings of ordinances regarding a municipal court fine schedule update and a sanitation fee schedule amendment.

The work session agenda included the consideration of purchasing several new police interceptor utility vehicles, authorizing vehicle upfitting services, and declaring surplus police vehicles for disposal. It also involved the ratification of an emergency purchase for a non-residential gas extension contract. Several ordinances were listed for second reading regarding property annexation and zoning map amendments, as well as first readings for a municipal court fine schedule update and a ten percent increase in sanitation fees. The session also included plans for an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

The council meeting addressed several operational and administrative matters. Key actions included the approval of purchasing five 2025 Ford police interceptor vehicles, authorization for vehicle upfitting services, and the declaration of four older police vehicles as surplus for disposal. The council ratified an emergency contract for a non-residential gas service installation at 5900 Reynolds Road. Additionally, the council approved three ordinances for the annexation of properties from Clayton County into the city, adopted an updated fine schedule for the Municipal Court, and approved a 10% increase in commercial sanitation fees. The session also included a discussion on Memorial Day and planning for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.