Oconee County, GA Politics

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE April 15, 2015 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK MINUTES 1.       March 18, 2015   APPEARANCES 1.       Mack Guest – business license – Dutch Properties, LLC – 109 Barnett Shoals Road 2.       Amber Hatley – business license – Amber Hatley Photography, LLC – 10 N Main Street 3.       Chad Sutton – business license – Sweetwater Pools & Supplies, Inc. DBA ASP of Athens – 1021 Industrial Boulevard, Ste. E 4.       Williams & Associates for Extra Special People (ESP) – variance request – 181 VFW Drive 5.       Williams & Associates for ESP – building permit – 13,887 sq. ft. building – 181 VFW Drive 6.       Mike Thornton – demolition permit – vacant house – 18 S Main Street ADMINISTRATION 1.       Marc...

.....Will be speaking at the Oconee County Library portion of the Watkinsville City Council meeting Wednesday March 13th sometime after 7 p.m.

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE March 13, 2013 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK MINUTES 1.  February 13, 2013 APPEARANCES Arlene Phillips – business license – Art on the Side – 17 N Main Street Shirley Dean – business license – Dressing Your Rooms – 56 Dooley Street Lisa Matheson – business license – Fairytale Finds, LLC – 1201 Industrial Blvd ADMINISTRATION 1.  February 28, 2013 Reconciliation Report MAYOR’S REPORT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS Jackie Elsner – present Oconee County Library’s budget request OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Public hearing – Update Short Term Work Program Consider Christian Lake Drive repairs  ADJOURN

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE July 9, 2012   CALL TO ORDER   QUORUM CHECK WATKINSVILLE BEAUTIFUL YARD AWARD             Jean & Daniel Moye – 10 Second Street MINUTES                 1.   June 13, 2012 APPEARANCES             1 .   Albert Ward – proposal for Watkinsville Cemetery Monument             2.   Frank Reynolds – business license – Tweetie Industries – 1360 Greensboro Hwy             3.   Debbie Andrews – business license – Zaxbys Franchising, Inc. - 1031 Business Blvd.             4.   Harriet Mathews – business license – Stoneflower Memorials, LLC – 3 N ...

AGENDA   CITY OF WATKINSVILLE   May 9, 2012   CALL TO ORDER   QUORUM CHECK   WATKINSVILLE BEAUTIFUL YARD AWARD   MINUTES   1.  April 11, 2012   APPEARANCES   1 .   Stephen Fagiano – Business License – Oscar Transport, Inc. – 210 Elliot Circle   ADMINISTRATION   April 30 , 2012 – General & SPLOST Funds   MAYOR’S REPORT   CITIZEN’S COMMENTS   OLD BUSINESS   1.  Public hearing - #2 – FY2013 Budget – July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013   2.  Public hearing - #2 – Sign Ordinance Update   3.  Consider Sign Ordinance Update   NEW BUSINESS   ADJOURN

Once again the changes under new Watkinsville Mayor Charles Ivie do not seem to be that big a deal all by themselves, but when one begins to compile a list, it begins to seem more and more insidious to the casual observer.  But hey, he is entitled to run the city the way he wants to, at least until the voters decide otherwise. Now the agenda only appear in advance on the door of the Watkinsville Community Center. The members of local media and blogging community received regular posts from City Clerk Julie Sanders for all kinds of information in the past, but seemingly no logner. Could this be an oversight or a decision from on high? Four business licenses will be approved for Robert Bentley who owns Southeast Miscellaneous Erectors, Inc. at 1140 Industrial Drive, Victoria Albanese for her eponymous licensed clinical social work at 47 Greensboro Highway Suite 3, Lisa Kenny for her School Fundraising Specialists at 1011 Mackenzie Lane, and Tim Dyer for Oconee Fence at 92 Cedar D...

Nothing too major or shocking here, but I might be able to make it before it adjourns (maybe not).  Dan McClure has attended several other meetings as an introduction to the Watkinsville City Council. AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE CALLED MEETING May 24, 2010   CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK OLD BUSINESS 1.       Public Hearing 2 & Consideration – Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Art Studio in Simonton Bridge Scenic Corridor 2.       Second Reading & Consideration – Personnel Manual NEW BUSINESS 1.       Dan McClure – business license – McClure Studio – 68 Whitehall/Simonton Bridge Road ADJOURN

MINUTES OF MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL CITY OF WATKINSVILLE March 10, 2010 PRESENT: Mayor Walter, Council members Link, Purcell, Brodrick, Norman, Smith and Attorney Reitman. VISITORS: See attached sheet. QUORUM CHECK:  Mayor Walter acknowledges a quorum is present.  He asks for all non-emergency cell phones and pagers to be turned off or silenced.    MINUTES:  Councilwoman Purcell moved and Councilman Link seconded the motion to approve the February 10, 2010 Minutes as presented.  Opportunity for discussion. Motion carried unanimously. JAN & HEATHER WEISENBORN:  Mayor Walter reads the concerned citizen letter (see attached).  Councilman Link asks if any activities will be at the school such as parent education nights?  Heather Weisenborn explains any parent education classes can be held at the library; however, the most cars to be parked at 26 School Street at the same time will be 15.  There will be no on street pa...

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE March 10, 2010 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK MINUTES 1. February 10, 2010 APPEARANCES 1. Jan & Heather Weisenborn – business license – Generations Montessori – 26 School Street 2. David Sparr – business license – Oconee Sports Center – 1260 Greensboro Highway 3. Tamara Maddox – business license – Zion Skate Park LLC – 1051 Business Boulevard 4. Tamara Maddox – business license – Zion Skateboarding LLC – 1051 Business Boulevard 5.Tamara Maddox – business license – Zion Skate Shop LLC – 1051 Business Boulevard ADMINISTRATION 1. February 28, 2010 Reconciliation Report MAYOR’S REPORT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS 1. Public Hearing #2 & Consideration: Bird Sanctuary Ordinance 2. Crosswalk repair update 3. SPLOST Management update NEW BUSINESS 1. Public Hearing #1: Subdivision Regulations Amendment EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Personnel Matter

Among the interesting items on next Wednesday's agenda for the Watkinsville City Council meeting is the Zion Skate Park business license approval. Since the place where the kids skate is either in front of my house or behind the court house, this could be a welcome development. Stay tuned for more details: AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE December 10, 2008 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK CHRISTMAS PARADE AWARDS PRESENTATION OF THE WATKINSVILLE BEAUTIFUL YARD AWARD MINUTES APPEARANCES 1. Jeffrey Maddox – business license – Zion Skate Park – 1051 Business Boulevard 2. Joanne Nucci – business license – JEB-N-JATS (hand crafted items) – 20 Spring Circle 3. Rodney Ellerbee – building permit – 16x20 room/garage addition to existing residence at 1051 Christian Court 4. Ann Miller-Andersen – Beer & Wine License – Le Maison Bleu – 2 S. Main St. Ste 111 5. Jose Zambrano – Beer & Wine License – Jose’s Restaurant – 24 Greensboro Highway, Ste. A 6. Healthy Gourmet – presentation of interest in bu...

Although the last time I peered through the window and door of the former Gautreau's Restaurant location it looked weeks from being open, I eagerly anticipate the opening of the new Shishkabobby's Grille restaurant in my neighborhood where my son and I can go eat and enjoy our selection. I would imagine this will be one of those places where you can order your skewer with whatever meat or vegetable you want to and either watch it prepared or maybe even cook it at your table (although that would probably make the insurance bills skyrocket). Whatever the verdict, you can attend this week's Watkinsville City Council meeting and watch owner David Weeks, yes the same of the head of the Board of Education and owner of a Barberitos here in the county, come get his license for a new restaurant in town. Here is the rest of the agenda for the meeting: AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE September 10, 2008 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK WATKINSVILLE BEAUTIFUL YA...

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE August 13, 2008 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK WATKINSVILLE BEAUTIFUL YARD AWARD MINUTES APPEARANCES 1. Wanda Dingler – business license – Manor Realty, Inc. – 29A N Main St., Ste 2 2. Jason White – business license – Jason D. White Photography – 120 VFW Drive 3. Cissy Watson (Hometowne Communities) – building permits – garages @ Wisteria Ridge a. Building B garages – 7 parking bays b. Building B1 garages – 7 parking bays c. Building C & pool house (amended) – 5 parking bays d. Building D – 4 parking bays e. Building E – 6 parking bays ADMINISTRATION 1. June Reconciliation Report MAYOR’S REPORT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1. Consider/Set 2008 Property Tax Millage Rate 2. Consider text changes to Watkinsville Sign Ordinance ADJOURN

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE August 13, 2008 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK WATKINSVILLE BEAUTIFUL YARD AWARD MINUTES APPEARANCES 1. Wanda Dingler – business license – Manor Realty, Inc. – 29A N Main St., Ste 2 2. Jason White – business license – Jason D. White Photography – 120 VFW Drive 3. Cissy Watson (Hometowne Communities) – building permits – garages @ Wisteria Ridge a. Building B garages – 7 parking bays b. Building B1 garages – 7 parking bays c. Building C & pool house (amended) – 5 parking bays d. Building D – 4 parking bays e. Building E – 6 parking bays ADMINISTRATION 1. June Reconciliation Report MAYOR’S REPORT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1. Consider/Set 2008 Property Tax Millage Rate ADJOURN

AGENDA CITY OF WATKINSVILLE June 11, 2008 CALL TO ORDER QUORUM CHECK WATKINSVILLE BEAUTIFUL YARD AWARD MINUTES APPEARANCES 1. Faisal Khalid – business license – Kings Wings and More – 42B Greensboro Highway 2. Rachel Smith – business license – Larson & McGowin, Inc. – 2 S. Main Street, Ste. 207 3. Mark Huffman, P.G. – business license – Construction Materials Services, Inc. – 1453 Greensboro Highway, Suite A 4. Brian Johnson – building permit – 1248 sq. ft. 3 car garage w/storage – 11 S.Third Street ADMINISTRATION 1. April Reconciliation Report MAYOR’S REPORT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS 1. Consider FY2009 Budget (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009) 2. Website Update NEW BUSINESS ADJOURN

Some dork (me) got up and talked about curbs, recycling, ballfields, paving, soil and a Board of Education candidate who helped pick up trash at Harris Shoals Park: MINUTES OF MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL CITY OF WATKINSVILLE May 14, 2008 PRESENT: Mayor Luken, Council members Link, Purcell, Brodrick, Walsh, Walter and City Attorney Reitman VISITORS: See attached sheet. QUORUM CHECK: Mayor Luken acknowledges a quorum is present. He also welcomes Chuck Horton, County Commissioner , to our meeting. All speakers are asked to approach the lectern and address Council. PRESENTATION OF THE BEAUTIFUL YARD AWARD: Councilwoman Purcell presents Maridee Williams of 1021 Jeremy Drive the Watkinsville Beautiful Yard Award for the month of May. The selection was made by Athens Seed. MINUTES: Councilwoman Purcell moved and Councilman Link seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2008 Council meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. AR...