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Crabapple expands event sites By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — There’s a new place for events in downtown Crabapple. The Milton City Council approved a use permit June 6 for an indoor auditorium at 12630 Crabapple Road, Suite 340, with the condition that there be no more than 120 people and no amplified music on the adjacent outdoor patio. The space, owned by Orkin and Associates CEO Adam Orkin, consists of 2,895 square feet of interior space and 900 square feet of outdoor space on the third floor of the Crabapple Market mixed-use development. Orkin and Associates plans to lease out its rooftop to individuals or small groups for events such as business networking, off-site meetings and graduations. In February, the City Council approved a definition for an “Assembly Hall, Indoor Auditorium” and a requirement for anyone who wants to open one in the Crabapple or Deerfield districts to go through the multi-committee public hearing process. Orkin and Associates is the first to apply for this type of use permit. While the Planning Commission questioned whether there would be enough parking available before recommending approval, Zoning Manager Robyn MacDonald said there were 532 available parking spaces near the business, which was more than the 524
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Orkin and Associates at 12630 Crabapple Road, Suite 340 is now allowed to rent out its space as an indoor auditorium after the Milton City Council approved a use permit stipulating that there be no more than 120 people at one time and no amplified music on its adjacent outdoor patio. thought to be needed based on square footage and other tenants. Moving forward, events will be permitted in the space from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 7 a.m. through 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Orkin said he expects most of the activity to occur during the day. He is expected to abide by noise and other regulations. Councilman Jan Jacobus moved to approve the use permit, which received a second from Councilwoman Andrea
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Verhoff. The measure passed unanimously, with Councilwoman Carol Cookerly absent. In other business at the June 6 meeting, Engineering Project Manager Robert Del-Ross said Milton has brought in $33.98 million, not including interest, through the first Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax approved in 2016. The .75 percent sales tax is used for transportation improvements such as
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MILTON, Ga. — The White Columns Homeowners Association has filed an ethics complaint against Milton City Councilman Paul Moore for casting a recent vote on a matter could be a conflict of interest. Moore denies the allegations and calls the charge an attempt at intimidation by the HOA that he, himself, belongs to. At its May 2 business meeting, the City Council voted to defer deciding whether to sign an agreement with White Columns so the HOA could recoup half of its purchase and installation costs for traffic calming devices in the neighborhood. HOA President Tony Palazzo said at the meeting White Columns has had an ongoing “speeding problem” and is actively taking steps to make the streets safer for children and residents. The 440-plus residence community is home to the White Columns Country Club, which has approximately 1,000 members and has reported problems with speeders. The
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Murder suspect asks to argue own case By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — A Fulton County Superior Court judge adjourned James Michael Coates’ motions hearing on June 2 after it became unclear whether he wanted to dismiss his attorney and proceed on his own behalf. Coates, 56, of Woodstock, is accused of murdering an 8-year-old Roswell boy in 1988. He was arrested July 2021 after detectives with the Roswell Police Department allegedly linked his DNA to the scene of the murder. Coates pleaded not guilty to the charges in February. He is facing eight counts of felony murder, two counts of aggravated child molestation, murder, aggravated sodomy, enticing a child for indecent purposes, false imprisonment, cruelty to children in the first degree, concealing the death of another and tampering with evidence, according to court records. On May 4, Coates filed a motion to dismiss his attorney, Katherine Racz Lake. However, at the June 2 hearing, Lake said she had spoken to Coates, and he had agreed to “reset that motion” until the motions that were on the calendar that day were addressed. “I would ask that the courts give me an opportunity to go for the motions that are on the calendar today to speak further with Mr. Coates about his wishes,” Lake said. But, Adriane Love, deputy district attorney for Fulton County’s capital case and cold case unit, said the state had
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Man sought for failing to return rental articles MILTON, Ga. –– Police are looking for a 25-year-old Atlanta man who allegedly rented an excavator and trailer from Home Depot on Windward Parkway last March and never came back. The equipment is valued at more than $27,000. Officials with Home Depot notified police on May 31 that they had exhausted every attempt to locate the renter, including sending certified notices to his listed address, but they have received no response.
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From left, attorney Katherine Racz Lake and suspect James Michael Coates sit inside the Fulton County Courthouse for a motions hearing on June 2. Coates is charged with the 1988 murder of an 8-year-old boy in Roswell. already filed an affidavit in support of Coates’ motion on May 4. “I want to ensure that since he has not only filed that motion, but I believe he’s filed other motions, [that they] are invalid given that Mrs. Lake is currently representing him,” Love said. “… The state would just ask that we, in order to protect the integrity of whatever happens this point forward, the court at least require of the defendant what his
preferences are at this point.” After only about half an hour, Judge Jane Barwick adjourned the hearing, saying that it was to protect both Coates’ rights and prevent from having to restart the process in case Coates decides he does want to represent himself. “We are not going to go forward on any of the motions today,” Barwick said. The motions hearing will be postponed for at least 30 days.
Police tried contacting the renter by phone. The first attempt went to voicemail. During the second attempt, a woman claiming to be the man’s sister answered and told police she had no idea why her number had been used on the rental application. She also said she did not know where her brother was. Officials at Home Depot told police the last known location of the equipment was in Asheville, N.C. Police said they have entered the man’s driver’s license and photo on the national crime database.
apartment complex manager about the missing package, he was advised he would have to file a police report before she could review the security footage.
Package reported stolen at apartment drop-off MILTON, Ga. –– A Milton resident reported a stolen package from his apartment on Morris Road May 31. He told police the package had been left in an unsecured area near the front office of the apartment complex on May 29. When the victim inquired with the
Thief uses woman’s name to open telecom account MILTON, Ga. –– A Milton woman reported to police June 4 someone used her email to start an account with a telecommunications company, and that she had received a bill for $558. The victim told police she received an email from the company saying she had an overdue account balance. She initially dismissed the note as spam. She then spoke to a customer service representative directly, and she was told the bill was real. The telecom company advised the victim she would need to file a police report for them to remove the fraudulent claim and to protect any actions against her credit rating.
Permit: Continued from Page 1 roads, bridges, sidewalks and bicycle paths. While the city is no longer collecting funds through TSPLOST I, Del-Ross said Milton has spent $11.67 million on TSPLOST I projects and estimates another $22.73 million in funding. However, Dell-Ross said, the city is no longer undertaking the Windward Triple Lefts Project on Windward Parkway. Originally approved in 2015, the project started as a joint effort between the City of Alpharetta, North Fulton Community Improvement District, Fulton County and the Georgia Department of Transportation, but it was later stalled when construction bids came in nearly $1 million over budget. Since then, the North Fulton CID and State Sen. Brandon Beach have worked to secure additional funding for the project. Its scope no longer includes improvements adjacent to the Milton city limits. Del-Ross said that instead Milton has started working on Tier II projects and all other TSPLOST I projects and funding are in good shape. He said the city began collecting TSPLOST II funding in April. “We are likely going to hit a point where TSPLOST I money will run out …, but there’s nothing wrong with that,” Dell-Ross said. “At some point that TSPLOST I money will complete and TSPLOST II money, which started collections a couple of months ago, will kick in seamlessly and continue moving all these projects forward.” Additionally, the City Council approved text amendments prohibiting “outdoor storage” in areas covered under the Crabapple and Deerfield form-based codes. This means that unattended donation bins, including bags, beds and other items left outside, will no longer be allowed. MacDonald said this has historically been a problem in the area and that in the last year she’s seen about eight to 10 jurisdictions pass similar changes to their city code. City Manager Steven Krokoff also said that in the past either the city or property owners have had to clean the items “when it’s gotten out of hand.” Under the new amendments, the sale of goods displayed under sheltered portions of a building must be brought inside before the business closes for the day. “That’s really the intent of trying to keep the area the way we want it to be,” MacDonald said. The measure passed unanimously. The next City Council meeting is June 20 at 6 p.m.
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City OKs CID expansion plan By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton consented at the June 6 City Council meeting to a proposed expansion of the North Fulton Community Improvement District. The CID is a self-taxing district that draws its revenues by assessing commercial properties within its boundaries. The money is used to pay for local improvements within the district. The North Fulton CID includes various commercial properties extending out on either side of the Ga. 400 corridor. Its boundaries run from just south of Mansell Road up to the Forsyth County line in Alpharetta. Its current boundary extends only slightly into Milton including north of Windward Parkway. The expansion will add 74 properties to the district, 11 of them commercial. The other 63 properties that fall within the expanded district are non-commercial and do not pay the CID tax. The expansion will increase tax revenues for the North Fulton CID by $101,000 a year. Of the 11 commercial parcels, none are within the city limits of Milton, according to a letter by North Fulton CID Executive Director Brandon Beach to Milton Mayor Peyton Jamison. But, because the North Fulton CID is comprised of Alpharetta, Milton and Roswell, adoption is required by all three cities. Of the 74 properties being added to the district, 26 are in Alpharetta, 13 are in Roswell and the rest are scattered across North Fulton. During the meeting on June 6, Beach said that when the CID was founded 19 years ago, the founders made the decision to not raise the millage rate. Beach said while most CIDs are at 5 mills, the North Fulton CID is at 3 mills. Even so, the North Fulton CID has either directly funded or played a role in funding millions of dollars’ worth of improvements over its history. The CIDs purpose, Beach said, is to provide engineering, environmental, right of way and other work to get projects shovel ready. Over the years, he added, the North Fulton CID has had $32 million worth of money come in but completed about $145
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North Fulton Community Improvement District Executive Director Brandon Beach speaks before the Milton City Council June 6, seeking approval to expand the CID’s boundaries. The North Fulton CID was founded 19 years ago and has since initiated millions of dollars’ worth of upgrades to landscape and infrastructure within its borders.
million worth of projects by applying for and matching grants and by paying for engineering studies for improvements that local governments can then adopt as their own. Its first project was the Westside Parkway and Bridge Expansion, but it has since poured millions into interchange beautification, the addition of MARTA bus shelters and other projects. Milton City Councilman Paul Moore moved to approve the resolution, which received a second from Councilwoman Juliette Johnson. The measure passed unanimously, with Councilwoman Carol Cookerly absent.
Milton hires firm to fill key posts By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton City Council approved a contract June 6 with Mercer Group Associates to begin the search for a human resources director and finance director. Each of the contracts are not to exceed $21,300. The city posted both openings in May. The finance director position was previously held by current Assistant City Manager Bernadette Harvill. She began work with the city in 2012 and has held positions of administrative services manager, payroll and disbursements coordinator and financial services manager. She was promoted to finance director in October 2016 and to assistant city manager last summer. The new finance director will be expected to fill many roles, including supervising and leading six finance professionals, ensuring legal compliance and overseeing the annual external audit, and administering a $46.2 million operating and capital budget. Sam Trager served as the city’s human resources director for almost 13 years, starting in 2009. According to LinkedIn, his last day in Milton was June 3.
“It has been an honor to serve alongside the incredible staff,” Trager wrote on LinkedIn. “The work that is done by our employees is second to none. I don’t have the usual paragraph to this post where I say I am excited to be starting at xxxxx. I don’t know what’s next, but I am excited to work on figuring that out.” In March, Trager told the City Council that while workers around the country had resigned in record numbers in 2021, Milton had a retention rate of 86 percent, compared to the national average of 81 percent. The new human resources director will report directly to Harvill. He or she will also be responsible for championing diversity, equity and inclusion, recruiting staff, focusing on retention and staying well-informed of compensation trends by conducting regular wage studies ensuring Milton is competitive in today’s market. Job listings for the positions state they include a benefits package and salary ranging from $115,000 to $125,000. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, at least five job-related references with names, email addresses and telephone numbers, and salary history by emailing Lisa Ward, senior associate at Mercer Group Associates, at lisaward912@gmail.com by 5 p.m. on June 14.
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By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Dust still hasn’t settled from the mishandling of Roswell’s Oxbo Road realignment project it seems. Seven months after revelations of significant delays and millions in cost overruns on the project, some Roswell residents continue to doubt whether city officials won’t make the same mistakes. This time, though, the target was a project consultant whose involvement with Oxbo Road included right-of-way acquisition and the multi-million-dollar deal with owners a hardware store that ended in litigation. The Roswell City Council approved an initial $1 million contract with engineering consultant Atkins North America on May 9 to manage capital improvement projects funded by the second Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or TSPLOST. Atkins, based in Atlanta, was the only company to respond to the city’s request for qualifications in March. Ostensibly, the agreement runs for five years, with payment of $1 million each year. The City Council has the option to cancel the contract during the five-year term. During the May 9 meeting, residents Jason Yowell and Janet Russell raised concerns with Atkins, insisting that because the firm served as the program manager for TSPLOST I, which helped fund the Oxbo Road realignment project, they should not handle TSPLOST II. But, interim Transportation Director Dan Skalsky said, Atkins has a clean record with the City of Roswell. In April 2017, the City Council approved a $1.2 million contract with Atkins for three years with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms. Skalsky said the company worked on the entire transportation funding program, including a few “very large” projects like Phase 1 and 2 of the Big Creek Parkway project, but not on Oxbo Road. The Oxbo Road project was proposed more than a decade ago to solve a host of safety and mobility problems at Ga. 9 and Oxbo Road near Mimosa Boulevard, among other areas. An independent investigation conducted by the law firm Jarrard & Davis revealed in September 2021 that extreme mismanagement by city staff and the city attorney had led to significant delays and millions of dollars
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in cash settlements for the project. It also concluded the delays were due to issues with property and right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation and slow construction, all things Atkins will now be handling. The Oxbo Road project is expected to be completed by December 2023 and cost $18.4 million, more than double its original estimated cost of $7 million in 2016. Skalsky said while residents’ concerns are legitimate, Atkins had “zero” responsibility for what happened with the Oxbo Road project. He added that Atkins is not mentioned anywhere in the 34-page Jarrard & Davis report. “The project responsibilities and the responsibilities of the program manager are dictated by the city,” Skalsky said. “We are the client. We tell them what to do. We ask for their qualifications in certain areas. … Oxbo was pretty much out of the gate, out of the drawing boards and into the procurement process, and the city was handling the land acquisition process for that project [when Atkins came on board].” In hindsight, Skalsky said, he wishes Atkins had been more “aggressively involved” but that it may have been too late. “I fully intend to make sure that their roles and responsibilities going
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Atkins: Continued from Page 4 forward are more fully accountable and responsible for overall program performance,” Skalsky said. “And, if we are successful in moving this forward, one of the first things that they will be involved in doing is coming to you all with how we plan on managing and implementing TSPLOST II …. I would anticipate that being potentially as early as June.” Yowell didn’t buy it. “I don’t think there’s a worse way to spend a million dollars of city money,” Yowell said. “I don’t think the fact that they weren’t mentioned by Jarrard & Davis is a ringing endorsement, because it sounds like they didn’t do anything. … I can’t believe that the scope now is so much more encompassing that they’re willing to entertain taking $200,000 less for a whole lot more work. Something’s not right in this picture.” Brian Bolick, Atkins vice president and southeast senior division manager, responded to the criticism by reiterating that the company had nothing to do with the Oxbo Road project, because it was tasked with handling other “very targeted assignments.” In 2017, Bolick said, city leadership decided they
wanted their own engineers and project managers to handle Oxbo. “We work for cities of all sizes,” Bolick said. “I personally worked for years for the City of Flowery Branch, which is much smaller, and we work for the City of Atlanta. We’re one of the top designers for Georgia [Department of Transportation]. This is what we do. We do it very well, and I think if you talk to the clients that we have done this for, you will find that they are very well pleased with what we do.” Skalsky backed him up. “Atkins will help with our speed of delivery,” Skalsky said. “I also believe it’ll increase our ability and capacity to deliver projects on time and on budget.” Councilman Mike Palermo moved to approve the contract, which received a second from Councilman Peter Vanstrom. It passed 5-0, with Councilman Marcelo Zapata absent. First passed by Fulton County voters in 2016, TSPLOST is a .75 percent sales tax whose revenue is divided among the county’s 14 cities outside Atlanta to pay for transportation improvements such as road widenings, sidewalks and intersection improvements. Atlanta has its own transportation sales tax. Voters agreed to renew TSPLOST for another five-year term last fall. It is expected to generate between $70 million and $80 million for the City of Roswell over that term.
North Fulton charity seeks donations to keep food pantry shelves stocked NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities is asking for food donations from the community to keep its food pantry stocked over the summer. The charity’s food pantry serves families from across the North Fulton area who struggle with food insecurity and financial instability. On average, the pantry gives food to 140 families daily. By providing free food for struggling families, the pantry frees up money for them to pay rent, utilities and other living expenses. Alpharetta’s North Point Community Church will hold a food drive to benefit the charity’s pantry June 3-11. Melody Fortin, director of the charity’s food pantry services, said she expects a good turnout for the drive, but that the pantry’s stocks often wane later in the summer. She said she hopes to keep awareness up through July and August. Most-needed items include pasta, canned meat and fish, dried beans, peanut butter and jelly, tomato products and canned meals. Other items in need include cereal, rice, small milk boxes and juices. Non-food items needed
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Alpharetta approves 2023 budget with increased revenue By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — At the last of three public hearings, the Alpharetta City Council unanimously passed the city’s fiscal year 2023 budget June 6. The 2023 fiscal year begins on July 1 and runs through June 30, 2023. The budget for the upcoming fiscal year totals $153 million, up about 2.5 percent from the current year. City operating revenues are expected to jump by about 10 percent compared to last year, while operating expenditures – money used to run day-to-day operations – are expected to climb by around 8.5 percent. The council also voted to keep the tax rate on property the same as last year. Alpharetta has maintained a property tax rate of 5.750 mills for more than 12 years, in addition to offering $45,000 basic homestead exemptions — one of the highest in Metro Atlanta. City Finance Director Tom Harris said during early budget discussions that maintaining a competitive tax rate was a major priority for the coming year’s budget, along with ensuring economic flexibility in the case of economic downturn.
While tax rates aren’t increasing, property tax revenue is still expected to drive much of the increase in the city’s income due to new construction and value increases of existing property. The revenue forecast for 2023 assumes a 3 percent growth in valuation for residential property and a 1 percent rise in commercial valuation. Local option sales taxes, franchise taxes, alcohol excise taxes and hotel and motel taxes are also expected to drive up revenue. Increased spending is expected to come from higher personnel costs, along with basic maintenance and operating costs. Personnel services, which include employee salaries and benefits, are expected to be the city’s largest expense, accounting for 39 percent of the total citywide budget, while maintenance and operations make up 19 percent. The city’s general fund – the part of the budget that pays for day-to-day operations, including salaries – is set at $91.4 million. That’s up by almost $14 million from last year. Actual spending for operations is expected to total around $78 million, up from $71.4 million in the current year. The city says this is due to increased
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Alpharetta Finance Director Tom Harris stands before the City Council as it unanimously approves the fiscal year 2023 budget. The citywide budget grew by about 2.5 percent compared to the 2022 budget. costs and a spike in service demands. By department, Public Safety draws the largest share of the 2023 budget, accounting for 30 percent of the overall spending. Public Works and the Finance Department each make up 13 percent of the budget expenses. New Public Safety initiatives include reopening the Alpharetta jail and funding four new full-time police officer positions. Budget plans initially allocated $200,000 to operate the jail, but the cost estimations were cut by more than half ahead of the May 16 meeting as the city worked with the Fulton
County Sheriff’s Office to solidify operating plans. The new police positions are expected to cost the county more than $650,000, a little less than half of that going toward extra equipment and vehicles for the new officers. The City Council first discussed the budget at its May 2 meeting and made minor changes on May 16. The budget plan has remained unchanged since then. The council held three public hearings on the budget before its final passage Monday, and no residents commented on the budget during any of the three public hearings.
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We’re delighted to introduce The Agency brand to the state of Georgia and enter the highly sought-after market of North Atlanta. MAURICIO UMANSKY, The Agency real estate brockerage founder 10 | Milton Herald | June 16, 2022
Avalon draws boutique real estate firm ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Agency, a luxury real estate brokerage founded and headed by “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky, has opened its first Georgia location in Alpharetta. The Agency’s North Atlanta office is located in Avalon at 8000 Avalon Boulevard, Suite 214. The brokerage will serve buyers and sellers across Metro Atlanta and will be led by managing partners Chad Lagomarsino and Jeff Beal, both experienced real estate professionals. “We’re delighted to introduce The Agency brand to the state of Georgia and enter the highly sought-after market of North Atlanta,” Umansky said. “Jeff Beal and Chad Lagomarsino’s combined impressive career success and industry experience make them the perfect duo to debut The Agency’s global network and cutting-edge solutions to this thriving southern market.”
Umansky is the husband of actress Kyle Richards Umansky, another star of “Real Housewives” and a recurring cast member in the “Halloween” series of horror films. The Alpharetta location marks The Agency’s 36th franchise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean. “As the real estate market in Atlanta continues to thrive more than ever, we look forward to introducing The Agency’s cutting-edge approach to our market,” Beal said. “No other brokerage offers the unmatched marketing power, tools, and technology that The Agency is recognized for, not to mention the level of service and solutions offered to agents and their clients. We are excited for what’s to come and look forward to raising the bar for our industry here in North Atlanta.” — Jake Drukman
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St. Thomas Aquinas marks 50 years By JAKE DRUKMAN jake@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church celebrated its 50th anniversary June 4 and 5 with a small festival on church grounds on Rucker Road. The main event took place Saturday afternoon into the evening, with children and families enjoying bounce houses, face painting, a soccer tournament and a donut eating contest while the church’s choirs sang songs of prayer. The activities were followed by a large mass delivered in English and Spanish within one of the parking lots. Atlanta Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer led Saturday’s prayer. “We call upon the Holy Spirit, as the early Christians did, to continue to guide the leadership of the church and the growth of the church and the direction of the church,” Hartmayer said during the Mass. Following mass, celebrants enjoyed refreshments from food trucks and an outdoor concert in the parking lot. The celebration drew a diverse crowd of hundreds to enjoy the festivities. On Sunday, the church held its regular mass and opened an exhibit showcasing artifacts and history of its 50-year history. Monsignor Daniel Stack, St. Thomas Aquinas’ pastor, enjoyed the air of fun and family Saturday afternoon. He said that while nobody had a crystal ball, he felt good about the church’s next 50 years.
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Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer leads Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church’s 50th anniversary celebration June 4.
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Ethics: Continued from Page 1 The road leading to the golf club, White Columns Drive, is a public street. Last year, with city staff approval, the HOA purchased and installed the four radar feedback signs for a total cost of $13,706. HOA officials later learned the city has a Traffic Calming program that, in certain cases, pays for half the cost of measures taken by neighborhoods to mitigate speeding on public streets. The cost-sharing program would have had the city reimburse White Columns $6,853 to install the signs. The Milton Herald obtained a copy of the 63-page ethics complaint, filed by Palazzo May 6, through an open records request. The complaint accuses Moore of committing seven ethics violations. Palazzo states that because Moore lives on White Columns Drive, where three of the four signs are located, he stands to be financially affected by the installation and maintenance costs. Additionally, Palazzo alleges Moore is an active participant in a homeowners group that dissents from the HOA on several issues and acts as a dual representative of that group’s views by “misusing” his role as a public official. The claim stems from a letter from that
group about a separate matter where Moore’s name was added along with others in the community. In his complaint, Palazzo says Moore should have disclosed his alleged conflict and abstained from participating and voting on matters about White Columns. “[Moore], who has a personal, pecuniary conflict of interest and personal bias against the proponents, did not abstain and instead influenced the council to advocate against the proposal,” the complaint states.
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Several residents spoke against the measure during an hours-long discussion at the May 2 City Council meeting, where elected officials ultimately voted 5-2 to defer a decision. During the meeting, Palazzo alleges Moore suggested the city consider reversing its previous approval to install the radar feedback signs. But, in his 28-page response filed on June 8, Moore states no action was taken and clarified that he requested the signs be turned off so the city could conduct a proper speed study. Public Works Director Sara Leaders said White Columns Drive and Treyburn Manor View inside the neighborhood meet the threshold for a costsharing agreement because at least 50 percent of vehicles exceed the posted 25
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mph speed limit. In the last 10 years, the city has reached similar agreements with six other neighborhoods. Additionally, because White Columns has a mandatory HOA, it is not required to get 2/3 approval from residents to make changes. The City Council agreed to revisit the matter in August. Meanwhile, city staff was asked to conduct the speed study in the golf section of White Columns, install additional stop signs at two intersections, collect information on speed-related warnings and citations issued by Milton police and encourage the HOA to survey neighbors’ support of the radar feedback signs. It is the sixth speed study conducted in the neighborhood in 22 years.
Alleged speeding problem
The speed study confirmed what the HOA already knew, it states in a May 26 letter to the City Council. “The speeds in White Columns are excessive,” it states. “Motorists are traveling at reckless, dangerous speeds, creating unacceptable risks to the families who live in our community. Even more importantly, the latest speed study makes clear that additional traffic control measures are warranted, necessary and must be used to improve the safety of White Columns.” The letter states that in a survey conducted among golf section residents during the first quarter of this year, half of the respondents said addressing speeding and road safety was “extremely or very important.” Another 26 percent said the issue was “somewhat important.” According to the speed study, which covered a 48-hour period, 83 percent out of more than 2,000 vehicles that traveled through White Columns Drive toward Freemanville exceeded the speed limit, with an average speed of 29 mph. Heading away from Freemanville, 87 percent exceeded the speed limit, with an average speed of 32 mph. On Treyburn Manor View, heading away from White Columns Drive, 78 percent out of nearly 800 vehicles exceeded the speed limit, with an average speed of 30 mph. The study also showed White Columns Drive has the second most traffic on a residential street in Milton after Kennewick Road, and that 15 percent of the traffic on Treyburn Manor View travels faster than 35 mph, with multiple readings of more than 60 mph and 75 mph.
In a Dec. 17, 2021, meeting between Leaders, the HOA and local law enforcement, Police Chief Rich Austin said speeding issues in the White Columns area have increased “considerably” in the last couple of years, according to the meeting minutes. Austin stated while all Milton police officers are responsible for traffic control, only two officers are dedicated to speed control in the neighboring areas. The other problem, he stated, is that radar needs 500 feet to capture speed, and White Columns Drive does not have many straight sections, making it harder to read and estimate drivers’ speed. White Columns, Austin stated, is in a “perfect storm” of traffic problems based on the area and technical difficulties, adding that he would add three more officers to the traffic enforcement team in 2022.
Moore responds
In his response, Moore’s attorney, E. Logan Butler with Patterson Moore Butler, states Moore disclosed his residency early on at the May 2 City Council meeting and that Palazzo’s complaint is based on “speculation, innuendo” and “personal animosity” against Moore. “Every count of this complaint is frivolous, baseless and simply intended to harass, intimidate and silence [Moore],” it states. The response includes a signed affidavit from City Manager Steven Krokoff, who states that prior to the meeting he told Moore he did not believe there was a conflict. Mayor Peyton Jamison and five City Council members, except for Juliette Johnson, signed affidavits stating they knew Moore was a resident at White Columns. Additionally, it points out the HOA requested to meet with Moore, along with other city officials, last year to discuss the matter, calling it paradoxical. “It seems the complainant has no problem involving [Moore] in this matter when complainant thinks it will support his end game,” it states. “… When you review all of the statements made by [Moore] at the meeting, you see that he was not pushing a personal agenda but was responding to opposition raised during public comment … and he was following the requirements of the traffic calming ordinance in asking his questions.” A proposed initial ethics panel meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 30, at 10 a.m., according to Milton City Clerk Tammy Lowit.
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A Barn for Books The Milton Library may be the only library in the United States with its own book barn hand built by volunteers from wood salvaged from two historic barns on the library property. The barns were to be demolished to BOB MEYERS make room for the construction of the library. The volunteers salvaged the precious siding and beams and stored them. Once the new library was opened in 2015, the volunteers used the wood to construct the barn. Saving historic buildings can take various forms. The most common these days are adaptive reuse –which alters a building for a new use such as a restaurant – and historic preservation, which retains a building’s original design and materials. Neither approach was practical in the case of the barns on the library property due to their age and condition. A compromise solution was to salvage the wood and use it in a new structure that would reflect and honor the designs of the original barns. T.R. (Theodore Roosevelt) Dinsmore (1910-2005) and his wife Imogene Tatum Dinsmore (1911-2009) purchased the property in 1945 from J.J. (Joel Jackson) Rucker (1880-1960) and Nora Rusk Rucker (1878-1976). Fulton County purchased the property from the Dinsmore estate in 2012, by which time the property had shrunk from 8.5 acres to 4 acres. The age of the barns is not known, but they were probably built in the early 1900s based on their methods of construction. T.R. operated a general store in the large brick building that still graces the five-way intersection in downtown Crabapple. That building dates back to the early 1900s. T.R.’s farm was across the road from J.J. Rucker’s cotton gin, where Milton’s Restaurant stands today. The original cotton seed hopper still stands behind the restaurant. Interestingly, J.J. Rucker, who was a citizen of some influence, was at least partially responsible for bringing electric power to Crabapple. In 1930, Georgia Power installed 3.62 miles of lines in Crabapple serving 15 customers. Industrial users were often the impetus for expanding service. J.J. used to describe how he had power lines run from Alpharetta to his home on Old Rucker
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The Book Barn adjacent to the Milton Library is home to thousands of gently used books. Proceeds of book sales support many Milton Library programs. The barn was constructed with siding removed from two historic barns dismantled on the Dinsmore Farm prior to construction of the library.
One of two historic barns on the Dinsmore farm that were dismantled to make way for construction of the Milton Branch of the Fulton County Library System. Local volunteers painstakingly salvaged the barns’ siding and used it to construct a unique Book Barn adjacent to the library. The original barn housed animals and had a floored area for the storage of seed and corn. The painted sign on the door says “Unsafe Do Not Enter” indicating that the barn had deteriorated substantially over the years.
A view of the partially dismantled monitor barn showing the structure of the main center portion of the barn. The side sheds were easily removed. Much of the effort by volunteers was devoted to removing firmly imbedded nails from the siding and structural elements. This image shows that the two barns were fairly close together. The residence was to the right of the azalea bush.
Road and then up Broadwell Road to the cotton gin. By the 1930s, 90 percent of urban dwellings in the U.S. had electricity, while only 10 percent of rural dwellers did. Companies who provided power to consumers felt it was too expensive to electrify small, isolated towns, and besides, they reasoned, farmers were too poor to afford electricity. The book barn project was spearheaded by former Milton City Council member Bill Lusk, a retired building contractor. The first task was to dismantle the two barns on the property. Friends of the Milton Library volunteers quickly learned how challenging it is to remove hundreds of bent and rusted nails from very well-seasoned boards.
The boards were transported by trailer to the nearby backyard of Bruce Harris where they remained for 10 months until the new library was completed and the construction of the barn could begin. First, a concrete slab was poured. Next, the framing of the structure was installed on the slab by commercial contractors. Then, dedicated volunteers installed the siding and windows. Finally, the roof, doors and an air-conditioning system were professionally installed. The entire building was painted white by volunteers. To top it all off, Bill Lusk made a massive 10-foot-long table out of structural beams salvaged from the barns. Lusk says, “Everyone involved was dedicated and enjoyed the fellowship. The result was a first-class facility where the public can shop for book bargains in a nostalgic atmosphere. It was built with respect for the history of the community, the property and its original structures.” A generous donation from the Shan-
non Family Foundation paid for the majority of the construction costs. Fulton County supported the project in important ways. Fulton Country Commissioner Liz Hausmann said “I’m very proud of the work we did to locate the Milton Library in the heart of the downtown of the new city of Milton, and the work we did with the community to preserve and incorporate the history of the Dinsmore Farm site into the library campus. The coordination with the Friends of the Milton Library to build the book barn was a special addition to this great community partnership.” The library has become an integral part of the community and a destination for children, students and adults. All proceeds from the sale of books in the barn are used to support library programs. Bob is the Milton Historical Society Director Emeritus. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net.
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Free speech and guns – a winning combination PAT FOX
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Let’s talk about the First and Second Amendments. Not those two – the original ones. The original First Amendment created a formula to determine the size of the House of Representatives based on the population of the United States in
1789. It didn’t pass. The original Second Amendment set out to define when Congress can change its pay. That didn’t pass either. What we know today as the First Amendment prohibits the government from depriving us of certain freedoms – religion, speech, the press, peaceful assembly, and it allows a path to redress grievances with the government. It begins “Congress shall make no law…” Pretty clear. In his distinguished 34-year career on the Supreme Court, Associate Jus-
tice Hugo Black said as much. He was the driving force behind the 1964 Times v. Sullivan decision that declared freedom of speech protections in the First Amendment restrict public officials from suing for defamation. Black also sat solidly behind the press in the 1971 Pentagon Papers case in which The New York Times published damaging evidence about the government’s involvement in Vietnam. Black wrote: “…Only a free and unrestrained press can effectively expose deception in government.” I’ve made my living, raised a family, paid my mortgage thanks to the First Amendment. I get edgy whenever someone tries to mess with it. I don’t like it. And yet… People have messed with it – a lot. There are libel laws sometimes used to intimidate reporters from pursuing stories. Libel laws ostensibly restrict the press from unjustly defaming individuals and organizations. Also, newspapers cannot copy information verbatim or run a photo from a published work without facing a suit over copywrite infringement. What gives?
The Constitution says “Congress shall make no laws…” Well, I’m willing to discuss it. Pretty much everyone in the newspaper business loves discussing it. The “press” is the only profession, by the way, specifically cited for protection in the Constitution. One of the best expressions of that distinction came from Justice Potter Stewart in his dissent opinion in a 1971 case involving police searches of newsrooms. “Perhaps as a matter of abstract policy a newspaper office should receive no more protection from unannounced police searches than, say, the office of a doctor or the office of a bank. But we are here to uphold a Constitution. And our Constitution does not explicitly protect the practice of medicine or the business of banking from all abridgement by government. It does explicitly protect the freedom of the press. I love that. On the other hand, should I be able to pick out of the air some local businessman and publish an article saying he is a shady no-goodnik who parks in handicapped stalls?
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I’m willing to discuss that or any other matter relating to the First Amendment and the press. Let’s hold a town hall. Now, concerning the Second Amendment… I don’t like anyone messing around with the Constitution – not the First, Second, Third or any other amendments. I grew up in the rural Midwest and spent a lot of my youth hunting, so I’m familiar with guns. Many of my friends own one. We want to keep them, too, for a variety of reasons. We all came by our firearms legally, and we all took safety courses on their proper use. By golly, we’d probably be willing to talk to other people about our guns, maybe discuss safety and care, whether we’d ever loan one to a high school senior or whether we’d give one to a certified manic depressive. There are some people who won’t talk about these sorts of things, though. Just shy of 60 of them are in the U.S. Senate. There are a lot more in the Georgia Legislature. They won’t discuss it.
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