New CoSF Mayor and Council Get to Work

90-day moratoriums on Zoning and issuing alcohol permits

The new Mayor and Council wasted no time in getting down to business following the Inaugural Swearing-In. The Council unanimously approved former Fulton County Deputy County Manager Ruth Jones as the Interim City Manager, Josh Belinfante as the Interim City Attorney and Mark Massey as the City Clerk. District 1 Councilwoman Catherine Rowell was appointed the Mayor-Pro Tempore and District 6 Councilman khalid kamau, Parliamentarian.

The Council adopted a number of resolutions including Ordinances, Fiscal Year (October 1 - September 30), Work Sessions and Regular Meeting Schedules  (2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 5pm and 7pm, respectively).

The Council declared its intent to collect Local Option Sales Tax, approved accepting Tax Anticipation Note from Iberia Bank, and gave authority to the Interim City Manager to establish Bank Account.

90-Da
y moratoriums were placed on Zoning and the issuance of Alcohol Permits. In both cases it's the intent to allow the city the opportunity to review current regulations and determine how the city should move forward.

The Interim City Manager was also given approval to lead the negotiation with Fulton County on the transition of
municipal services.