Woodstock to consider millage rate increase
by Kristal Dixon
kdixon@cherokeetribune.com
August 12, 2012 12:10 AM | 1124 views | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend | print
WOODSTOCK — A revenue neutral millage rate increase is on the docket for the Woodstock City Council to review.

The council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Chambers at City Center.

City staff recommends the city increase its millage rate from 7.292 to 7.885, which would be considered revenue neutral.

The rate is considered revenue neutral because most taxpayers saw their property values decrease by the same percentage as the rate increase. State revenue rollback calculation allows the city to raise its rate to any point below the revenue neutral rate to be recognized as a revenue tax decrease.

The council is also expected to hear an update on its stormwater utility program, hear a presentation on the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 and how it impacts the city and an update on the city’s waste water treatment plant.

Other items on the agenda include:

* Recognize the police department’s employee of the quarter;

* Introduce a proclamation for Aug. 25 as Support Our Seniors Day;

* Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution to transmit the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program to the state Department of Community Affairs and the Atlanta Regional Commission;

* Consider approval of a conditional use permit from Walton Communities to allow office use for .65 acres of property at 450 Chambers St., which is zoned downtown central business district;

* Consider approval of a K-9 donation of services agreement;

* Consider approval of a request from Chick-fil-A for early work hours;

* Consider approval of a 2012-13 annual renewal service agreement with Cherokee Office of Economic Development for ZoomProspector software application;

* Consider approval of an alcohol license request from Ice Martini Bar at 380 Chambers St.;

* Consider approval of an agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration to assign a Woodstock officer to the HIDTA Task Force;

* Consider approval to surplus a 1985 Chevrolet Blazer;

* Consider approval to amend the city’s Oils and Grease Control Program, which would strengthen the city’s current regulations as they relate to fats, oils and grease and stop them at the source;

* Consider approval of the Woodstock Aquatic Center’s sign; and

* Consider approval to an addendum to the city’s Livable Centers Initiative with Pond & Company to include a hotel and hospitality market study.
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