The Union City

Council began the new year with a light meeting agenda.

Mayor Ralph

Moore and council members Barbara Bohanon and Shirley Jackson were sworn

in for their respective new terms in office.

The previously

tabled applications from Torrey Homes to annex and to rezone 291 acres

of land off Oakley Road were withdrawn by the developer. As a formality,

the council had to address the issues to remove them from the table. Both

motions were denied unanimously. According to information provided to

the council, Torrey Homes is successfully working with Fulton County on

the development.

Moore administered

the public safety officers' oath to Torino Hawkins and Leon Gates. Hawkins

was recognized by the council for a recent humanitarian act.

Three development

recommendations from the Planning Commission were brought before the council.

All three developments under consideration are off Highpoint Road on the

western edge of Union City. The Benchmark Group asked the council to consider

the final plat for Lakeview phase one, Torrey Homes asked for Valley Lakes

Phase 1B-unit one to be considered, and Cypress Development of Georgia

requested approval for The Villas.

Council unanimously

approved all requests with the stipulation that the applicants comply

with all conditions recommended by the Planning Commission.

Barbara Bohanan

voiced a concern regarding the sewer situation on the western side of

the city in light of the increased development. Moore said he also had

concerns and that discussions were underway with Fulton County and he

expected the issue to be resolved favorably.

After the meeting

a reception was at the Train Depot honored the newly elected mayor and

council members.