Wednesday, August 20, 2003
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Wednesday, August 20, 2003 |
Former city attorney to argue again to council this weekBy J. FRANK
LYNCH
This time, Rick Lindsey may have dodged his own bullet. The colorful attorney, who was Peachtree City's legal representative until quitting last year, has shown up twice within a month to argue cases to council on behalf of clients wanting to develop projects in the city. It's perfectly legal, Lindsey reminds the council, because of an agreement he made with the city that allows him that priviledge to represent clients. But his "argument" at the Aug. 7 meeting was a jolt to city staff. He was trying to convince the council to grant his client, Mike Hyde, a variance to the city's buffer ordinance so a sewer line could be installed beneath TDK Boulevard at Ga. Highway 74 South, based on the possibility that it "pushed the limits of the law" instead pushed the short fuse on Councilman Murray Weed, also an attorney. "Let me remind you that the Peachtree City buffer ordinance, as is, pushes the limits of the law," Lindsey said. "You would be willing to argue against the constitutionality of a Peachtree City ordinance which you helped write as city attorney?" Weed asked. Lindsey paused. "I didn't write it," he said, giving that credit to then-developmental services director Jim Williams. No matter. Lindsey likely won't have to proceed with his bluff, city staff say: They've come up with a compromise that will keep the Hyde development moving forward, and out of the courts. In other business on Thursday, the council will: Hold a public hearing on the city's proposed 2004 budget. Consider a resolution in support of the expansion and renovation of the city's library. Consider granting an easement for Fayette County Communications Building.
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