CORNELIA — The Cornelia City Commission is expected to revisit proposed rental fees and usage policies for the city’s new Donald Anderson Park when it meets Tuesday evening at City Hall.
The matter appears under old business on the commission’s agenda after being tabled during the commission’s May 5 meeting.
According to a staff report, City Manager Donald Anderson said city staff developed a set of rules for all public parks that the city should consider adopting. The proposed policy would establish guidelines for park use and rentals at city-owned facilities, including Donald Anderson Park.
Anderson is recommending a rental fee of $300 for events held at the park, along with reimbursement for any city services required for the event. Under the proposal, event organizers also would be required to pay a $1,000 damage deposit to help ensure the park is not damaged during use.
Commissioners are expected to discuss the proposed fees and policies and could take action on the matter Tuesday.
The commission also is scheduled to hold three public hearings related to land-use and zoning matters.
One hearing concerns a conditional use permit request to allow the construction of mini-storage units at 1509 Level Grove Road.
The remaining two hearings involve proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance. One amendment addresses regulations within the TNZ zoning district, while the other would establish standards governing where accessory buildings may be located within residential zoning districts.
Following the public hearings, commissioners could consider action on the requests.
Also on the agenda is consideration of an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Mount Airy for fire protection services.
The agreement would continue the Cornelia Fire Department’s provision of fire protection services within Mount Airy’s town limits. Under the proposed contract, Mount Airy would pay $47,167.80 annually, or $3,930.65 per month, for fire protection services covering the town’s 508 structures.
The agreement also includes fire inspections by the Cornelia Fire Marshal at a cost of $50 per inspection and requires Mount Airy to provide quarterly updates of covered 911 addresses. Annual renewals would allow adjustments based on service costs and growth within the town.
The Mount Airy Town Council unanimously approved its portion of the agreement during its meeting Monday night.
The Cornelia City Commission meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Cornelia City Hall.
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