Mableton public meetings in 2023

City Council

This special called meeting includes second reads for two ordinances. The council will consider amendments to the city's insurance company code and participation in the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System.

• Second read of ordinance amending Chapter 7, Article 2 (Insurance Companies)
• Second read of ordinance authorizing participation in the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System

City Council approved an ordinance regarding insurance companies and a fee schedule after holding a required public hearing. The Council also authorized the city's participation in the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System.

• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 7, Article 2, Insurance Companies of the City of Mableton Code of Ordinances (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance authorizing participation in the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System (Unanimous)
• Approved fee schedule for Chapter 7, Article 2, Insurance Companies following public hearing (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss new business items. The agenda includes first reads of two proposed ordinances regarding insurance companies and the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System.

• First read: Ordinance amending Chapter 7, Article 2 (Insurance Companies)
• First read: Ordinance authorizing participation in the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System

The City Council held a special meeting to address state-required updates to the city's insurance premium ordinance and employee benefits. Both proposed ordinances were placed on first read with no final action taken. The council also unanimously approved entering a closed executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, and exemptions.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Insurance ordinance amendment placed on first read (no action)
• Employee benefits ordinance placed on first read (no action)
• Executive session approved unanimously for litigation, real estate, personnel, and exemptions
• Executive session closed unanimously
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

City Council

The City Council will consider a memorandum of agreement regarding citizenship status verification with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. The council will also discuss city benefits, insurance plans, and the regular meeting schedule.

• Memorandum of Agreement with Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
• Resolution for membership in Georgia Municipal Association Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Fund
• Discussion on City Benefits and Insurance Plans
• Discussion on Regular Meeting Schedule

The City Council authorized the Mayor to enter into a citizenship verification agreement with the Department of Homeland Security and joined the Georgia Municipal Association's workers' compensation fund. The Council also approved city medical, life, dental, and vision insurance benefits through the Georgia Municipal Association.

• Approved Mayor's execution of Memorandum of Agreement with Department of Homeland Security for citizenship and immigration status verification (unanimous)
• Approved membership in Georgia Municipal Association Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Fund (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute city medical, life, dental, and vision insurance benefits with Georgia Municipal Association (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called transitional meeting for second readings of ordinances regarding occupation taxes and a transitional spending plan. The council will also consider a resolution adopting a preliminary classification and pay plan.

• Second reading of ordinance amending occupation taxes
• Second reading of ordinance adopting a transitional spending plan
• Resolution adopting a preliminary classification and pay plan

The City Council approved a transitional spending plan and a preliminary classification and pay plan to guide hiring and expenditures through June 30, 2024. Council also passed an ordinance amending occupation taxes and established a process for business license renewals using GovPilot software.

• Approved Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 regarding Occupation Taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Transitional Spending Plan through June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Classification and Pay Plan for city positions (unanimous)
• Approved October 26, November 2, and November 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next special called meeting for December 11, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Mableton City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Transitional Spending Plan. The council is also scheduled for a second reading of an ordinance amending occupation taxes. A resolution providing notice of intent to collect occupation tax is on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Transitional Spending Plan
• Second reading: Ordinance amending occupation taxes
• Resolution: Notice of intent to collect occupation tax

The City Council approved a resolution to notify Cobb County of its intent to collect occupational taxes effective December 13. Mayor Owens presented a proposed spending plan for the next six months, which will be considered for approval on November 30.

• Approved resolution to notify Cobb County of intent to collect occupational taxes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Entered executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel (Unanimous)
• Closed executive session (Unanimous)
• Tabled second read of Occupation Tax Ordinance until November 30

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to review several transitional items. The agenda includes first reads of a Civility Resolution and a Transitional Spending Plan, as well as a second read of an ordinance for the Austell Gas System.

• First Read: Civility Resolution
• First Read: Transitional Spending Plan
• Second Read: Ordinance Granting Franchise to Austell Gas System
• Discussion: GovPilot Software Integration
• Discussion: State Mandated and Other Government Training/Registrations

The Council approved a 30-year franchise agreement with Austell Gas System and authorized the purchase of GovPilot government management software. Several expenditures for official training and summits were approved, and the Mayor was authorized to solicit commercial lease space for city offices.

• Approved ordinance granting franchise to Austell Gas System (unanimous)
• Approved GovPilot software agreement up to $56,000 for six modules (6-1)
• Approved Civility Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure for State-Mandated Newly Elected Officials Institute up to $7,500 (unanimous)
• Approved National League of Cities Annual City Summit at $650 per attendee (6-1)
• Approved Georgia Academy for Economic Development expenditure up to $250 per user (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Municipal Association Cities United Summit expenditure up to $8,633 (5-2)
• Authorized Mayor to solicit commercial lease space for city administrative operations (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council conducted first readings of a proposed occupation tax ordinance and a preliminary compensation schedule, though no votes were taken on these items. The council also reviewed a transitional spending plan showing $1,414,465.89 in revenues and $101,637.20 in expenses. The meeting concluded with the scheduling of three November meetings.

• Approved August 30, 2023 and September 14-16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and exemptions (Unanimous)
• Scheduled meetings for November 2, 9, and 30 (Unanimous)

City Council

The agenda details a multi-day planning retreat focused on vision and mission exercises. Sessions include discussions on service priorities, budget and fiscal year planning, and an overview of GMA benefits.

• Vision and mission exercises
• Service priorities discussion
• Budget and fiscal year review
• GMA benefits overview including retirement and risk management
• H/M Tax Destination Marketing Org. overview

The City Council met to establish a vision, mission, and core values, and to discuss operational priorities including a spending plan, staffing, and service delivery. The Council directed the development of a preliminary spending plan through June 30, 2024, to authorize essential expenditures during the city's transition period. No formal ordinances were adopted, as the retreat focused on strategic planning and administrative direction.

• Approved moving into Executive Session to discuss real estate and legal matters (6-0)
• Closed Executive Session (6-0)
• Directed staff to develop a preliminary spending plan through June 30
• Renamed 'Communications' position to 'Communications and Community Engagement'

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called transitional meeting to discuss essential administrative needs, including computing devices and software. The council will also discuss the preparation of a preliminary classification and compensation plan and schedule a planning retreat.

• First read of the City of Mableton Purchasing Policy
• Discussion of essential administrative needs for smartphones, data service, and computing devices
• Preparation of City of Mableton Preliminary Classification and Compensation Plan
• Scheduling of a Planning Retreat regarding vision, mission, and staffing priorities

The City Council unanimously approved funding for essential administrative needs, including computing devices, smartphones, and cybersecurity software. The council also selected Paycom as the city's payroll vendor. A proposed purchasing policy was introduced for first reading.

• Approved expenditure for essential administrative needs, including smartphones, computing devices, and cybersecurity software (unanimous)
• Selected Paycom as the preferred payroll vendor
• Approved July 14, 15, 17, and July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• First reading of the City of Mableton Purchasing Policy conducted

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding franchises for Georgia Power, Greystone, and Atlanta Gas Light. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance amending hotel excise taxes and a discussion on administrative technology needs.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Hotel Excise Taxes
• Ordinance granting franchise to Georgia Power Company
• Ordinance granting franchise to Greystone
• Ordinance granting franchise to Atlanta Gas Light Company
• Discussion on administrative needs including smartphones and cybersecurity software

The City Council adopted an ordinance for a 5% hotel excise tax and approved franchise agreements with Greystone and Atlanta Gas Light Company. The Council also authorized spending for city cell phones.

• Approved 5% hotel excise tax ordinance (ORD 2023-07-01) (Unanimous)
• Approved franchise agreement with Greystone (ORD 2023-07-03) (Unanimous)
• Approved franchise agreement with Atlanta Gas Light Company (ORD 2023-07-04) (Unanimous)
• Approved $510 for cell phone hardware and $400 monthly recurring charges (Unanimous)
• Deferred ordinance granting franchise to Georgia Power Company
• Approved May 25, June 21, and June 29, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Mableton City Council is participating in a multi-day training and orientation session. The agenda includes sessions on municipal law, ethics, and revenues. The council will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending taxes, fees, and assessments.

• First Read: Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Taxes, Fees and Assessments)
• Training on Municipal Law, Ethics, and Open Meetings/Records
• Review of Municipal Revenues
• Agency overviews including DCA, ARC, The ATL, and GDOT/LMIG

The City Council conducted a three-day training and orientation session followed by a special called meeting. During the special meeting, the Council held the first read of an ordinance to amend Chapter 7 of the City of Mableton Code of Ordinances regarding taxes, fees, and assessments.

• First read of Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (Hotel/Motel Ordinance) conducted

City Council

The transitional City Council will conduct second readings for ordinances establishing parts of the Mableton Code of Ordinances, including general government, administration, and taxes. The council will also consider a first reading for a gas franchise ordinance and approve training costs for newly elected members.

• Second read: Ordinance creating Chapter 1, General Government
• Second read: Ordinance creating Chapter 2, Administration
• Second read: Ordinance creating Chapter 7, Taxes, Fees and Assessments
• First read: Ordinance granting franchise to Austell Natural Gas System
• Resolution authorizing deferred costs for GMA council training

The Council approved three ordinances establishing the city's general government, administration, and tax and fee structures. Additionally, a resolution was passed to authorize deferred costs for newly elected official training. A franchise ordinance for Austell Natural Gas System received its first reading with no action taken.

• Approved Ordinance creating Chapter 1, General Government, Article 1 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance creating Chapter 2, Administration, Article 1, with expense report threshold increased to $40 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance creating Chapter 7, Taxes, Fees, and Assessments (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing deferred costs of $750 per day for Georgia Municipal Association training (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session for litigation and personnel (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a special called meeting to review first readings for several new city ordinances. These include provisions for general government, administration, and taxes, fees, and assessments. The council will also consider franchise agreements for various utility providers.

• First reads of ordinances for General Government, Administration, and Taxes/Fees/Assessments
• Ordinances granting franchises to utilities including Georgia Power, Comcast, and AT&T
• Resolution authorizing training costs for Councilmembers via the Georgia Municipal Association

The City Council approved a resolution to defer costs for members to attend the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention. The council also conducted first reads of several ordinances regarding general government, administration, taxes, and utility franchises.

• Approved resolution for deferred Georgia Municipal Association training costs (4-3)
• Approved amended agenda (7-0)

City Council

The transitional City Council will consider several resolutions to establish city operations, including banking authority and rules of procedure. The council will also conduct a first reading of the City of Mableton Ethics Ordinance.

• First reading of the City of Mableton Ethics Ordinance
• Resolution establishing ethics principles for city official conduct
• Resolution authorizing banking and related financial activity
• Resolution providing notice to Cobb County regarding tax collection intent
• Resolution authorizing the negotiation of franchise agreements

The City Council held a special called transitional meeting. The only substantive action recorded in the provided text was the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the agenda as presented (7-0)

City Council

This special called transitional meeting focuses on establishing foundational city operations. The council will consider resolutions to adopt the City Charter and appoint interim staff, including a city attorney and clerk. The agenda also includes authorizing discussions with Cobb County regarding tax collection agreements.

• Resolution to formally adopt the City Charter
• Appointment of an interim City Attorney and City Clerk
• Appointment of an interim Finance Consultant
• Authorization for discussions with Cobb County on a tax collection agreement
• Establishment of a city website domain

The Transitional City Council formally adopted the City Charter and appointed an interim city attorney, city clerk, and finance consultant. The council also authorized interim executive assistants and established the city's official website domain.

• Adopted City Charter (HB 839) (7-0)
• Appointed Emilia C. Walker Ashby as interim City Attorney (7-0)
• Appointed Susan Hiott as Interim City Clerk (7-0)
• Appointed Frank Milazi as Interim Financial Consultant (7-0)
• Elected Councilmember TJ Ferguson as Mayor Pro Tempore (7-0)
• Authorized interim executive assistants (5-2)
• Approved city website domain MabletonGA.gov (7-0)
• Approved discussions with Cobb County on intergovernmental tax collection (7-0)