| April 27, 2015 |
WORK SESSION
AGENDA Taylor Farms Conference Room
12000 Findley Road, Suite 400
www.JohnsCreekGA.gov |
5:00 p.m.
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As set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Johns Creek will assist citizens with special needs given proper notice (7 working days) to participate in any open meetings of the City of Johns Creek. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office via telephone (678-512-3212) or email at [email protected] should you need assistance.
| a. |
Review of the Bid Proposal for the Strategic Economic Development Plan |
| b. |
Update on Newtown Park Ampitheatre Rental Policy and Fees |
| c. |
Update on City Elections |
| a. |
Review of Point of Traffic Congestion - City/State Streets |
| b. |
Discussion on Becoming a Georgia Purple Heart City |
| a. |
Review Insurance Services (ISO) Classification |
| a. |
Discussion on Privitazation of Streets at the Estates of Deer Chase |
| April 27, 2015 |
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA City Council Chambers
12000 Findley Road, Suite 300
www.JohnsCreekGA.gov |
7:00 p.m.
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As set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Johns Creek will assist citizens with special needs given proper notice (7 working days) to participate in any open meetings of the City of Johns Creek. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office via telephone (678-512-3212) or email at [email protected] should you need assistance.
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Consideration of April 13, 2015 Work Session Summary and Council Meeting Minutes |
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APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA |
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ACTION ITEM- Consideration of Privileged Resolution recognizing Eagle Scout Gerrick Young Huang of Troop 3143 |
| 2. |
ACTION ITEM- Consideration of Privileged Resolution Recognizing Fire Department Field Apparatus Operator Richard "Vern" Hadaway on his Retirement |
| 3. |
R2015-04-11-Consideration to approve amended Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Pelham for Inmate Housing |
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REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS |
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Privileged Resolution for Eagle Scout Gerrick Huang- Mayor Mike Bodker |
| 2. |
Recognition of FAO Richard "Vern" Hadaway |
| 3. |
Presentation of New Officers - Chief Ed Densmore |
| 4. |
Recognition of Canine Vest Donations- Chief Ed Densmore |
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R2015-03-08-Consideration of Resolution approving Newtown Amphitheater Rental Policy and Fees |
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O2015-04-13- PUBLIC HEARING AND Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the City of Johns Creek Zoning Map regarding RZ-15-004-Assisted Living Facility-C-1 Conditional to C-1 Conditional 10565,10575, and 10595 Medlock Bridge Road, 10600 Block of Parsons Road Change zoning conditions to allow for the construction of an assisted living facility totaling 107,265 Square feet |
Everyone needs to pay attention to the economic development strategy being discussed during the work session. This is going to be used to justify "The District". Tune in to the streaming of the work session if you can not make it to the meeting. This is important.
I can give you a free economic development analysis that works every time. Lower the cost of doing business for businesses within Johns Creek across the board.
If businesses cannot have consistent, year over year profit growth potential, then there is no reason to start or expand a business.
The more rules, taxes, regulations, fees, and other hindrances that we have piled on have gotten so high that we are destroying the incentives to start and operate a business.
We also need to stop looking at businesses as cash cows waiting to be milked for the benefits of the residents.. The relationship can be mutually beneficial in a positive way and should be treated as such.
You're absolutely correct. JCP recently renewed our City biz license, after only obtaining it 6 months prior. We had to pay the whole fee again.
We called Alpharetta, hearing they are more "Business Friendly" and they certainly are.
- Alpharetta pro-rates their business license fees. We would have paid less 50% than Johns Creek.
- Alpharetta has a flat fee for Home businesses, which is additional savings.
- Johns Creek has an administrative fee, flat rate fee, per employee fee & taxes the gross revenue above $20k.
- The real kicker was how encouraging the Alpharetta employee. I was told not once, but twice "Your business will thrive in Alpharetta, we want your business in Alpharetta".
- Interestingly, Johns Creek Herald is located in Alpharetta, and does not pay Johns Creek taxes, along with many other JC businesses.
- Oh and when I called Johns Creek to verify the taxes, I also told her that my business was miscategorized or missing from the city's online business directory. She replied "What difference does it make?" Well I am an internet publisher and would like at least my website link listed. Further more what good is the City's business directory if its not accurate? The element of helpfulness and enthusiasm is missing as well. Its all in Alpharetta.
- Hopefully the Economic development consultant will point all this out.