Councilman Allen made a motion to add an Executive Session to the foot of the agenda to discuss legal matters.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Wall and passed without opposition.

Under OLD BUSINESS the following was discussed:

1.  Second Reading on proposed zoning text amendment to add “RV Parks” as a     permitted use in R-A districts

Mr. Byrd presented the proposed amendment to the zoning text to allow recreational vehicle parks as a permitted use in R-A districts and to provide for general requirements for recreational vehicle courts.  Councilman Allen made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cowart, to approve the amendment on Second Reading.  Motion passed without opposition.

Under NEW BUSINESS the following was discussed:

1.  Requested medical hardship variance to place a travel trailer at 418 Sangrena Drive

A public hearing was held prior wherein no opposition was presented.  Verna Jean Warner presented a request for a medical hardship variance to allow her brother to reside temporarily in a travel trailer to help care for their mother who requires care 24 hours a day.  After discussion, Councilman Cowart made a motion to approve the variance, based on the request meeting #1 and #3 of the criteria and the trailer being vacated as living quarters when no longer needed.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Seay and passed without opposition.

2.  Requested zoning map amendment of 304 Carver Street from R-1A to R-2C

Wally Walker, owner, has petitioned to re-zone the property at 304 Carver Street (Lot 12) to allow him to construct a duplex after demolishing the existing house. A public hearing was held prior wherein it was recommended that a request for recombination be submitted to provide adequate setbacks for Lot 12, while ensuring that by recombining Lots10, 11 & 12, a rear setback of 20' will remain at the duplex that fronts on N. Skinner Avenue.  Therefore, Councilman Wall made a motion, seconded by Councilman Allen, to table this item.  Motion passed without opposition.

3.  Approval to place 6' aluminum fence that looks like wrought iron behind Godley Station Animal Hospital

David Howes, owner, presented the site plan for a proposed six foot (6') aluminum fence that looks like wrought iron, stating that the fence is needed for security of the animals.  Councilman Wall presented concern over the fact that the fence will be visible from Pooler Parkway and asked if there was any other area besides the back of the property where the fence could be placed.  Mr. Howes replied that fencing the front of the property would restrict access to the building.  Mr. Byrd stated that the request is for a “decorative” fence, which by City ordinance cannot exceed 36" in height unless a variance is obtained.  After discussion, Councilman Allen made a motion to table this item.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Wall and passed without opposition.

4.  Approval of budget adjustment for 2009 for water department and police department

Mr. Byrd presented a budget adjustment for 2009 (copy attached to and made a part of these minutes) for the water and police departments.  Councilman Wall made a motion, seconded by Councilman Allen, to approve.  Motion passed without opposition.

Hart Odom, President of Towne Lake Homeowners Association, addressed Council in regards to the grass not being cut in the median and rights-of-way in Godley Station, stating that the homeowners are aware that the developer has terminated their contract with the landscaping company that has been maintaining the area.  Mr. Byrd stated that this work had been contracted for the past nine (9) years by the developer who agreed that once the area was developed to a certain point when the homeowners’ associations were established, the maintenance would be taken over by the HOAs, noting that maintenance in other major subdivisions is being handled by their respective HOAs.   Further, that the area the City is responsible for maintaining stops at the circle on Godley Station Boulevard and since the medians and rights-of way beyond this area have been landscaped by the developer and include irrigation systems, the City would not be obligated to maintain the area.    Mr. Scheer reminded the residents that the Council cannot be partial to any particular person(s) by performing a service to one and not for another. Chan Dixon, President of The Arbors HOA, stated that volunteers from the HOAs have been cutting the grass and feel that the 39 commercial property owners should be held responsible for maintaining the property.  Further, that a viable solution needs to be reached, requesting that all affected property owners  come together.  Councilman Wall recommended that a meeting be set to provide for all parties to attend to reach a solution.  Mr. Byrd stated that the City’s code enforcement officer would be sending certified letters to those commercial property owners who are in violation of the City’s ordinance. Nicole Carollo, resident of Towne Lake Subdivision, presented concern over property values decreasing due to the area being unsightly and asked that this issue be not just talked about, but acted on.  Derek White, resident, questioned whether an agreement with the developer, the HOAs and the landscape contractor ever existed.  Mr. Scheer replied that the City was not aware of any agreement and that there may be a legal issue that the residents need to look into as a civil matter.  Mr. Byrd again stated that once the HOAs were established, the developer had plans to cease maintaining the area, with the HOAs assuming responsibility for their areas.  Other residents expressed concern over the fact that the homeowners should not be responsible for the maintenance, questioning the City’s grass cutting schedule in the area and presenting concern over the amount of trash on the right-of-way near the sports bar in Godley Station.  Councilman Cowart noted that the crews do a tremendous job in keeping the City clean, adding that trash is picked up in all areas on a constant basis.  Steve Hartley, resident, stated that letters should be sent as soon as possible to all property owners who need to cut their lots.

Councilman Cowart made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session at approximately 7:13 p.m. to discuss legal matters.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and passed without opposition.

Mayor Lamb called the meeting back to order at 7:29 p.m.

There being no further business to discuss, Councilman Allen made a motion to adjourn at approximately 7:29 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Cowart and passed without opposition.