Historic preservation panel to receive pay

The Milton City Council has amended its ordinances to allow those who serve on the Historic Preservation Commission to be paid for their attendance at meetings.

Before, the city’s historic preservation ordinance said commission members could not receive compensation. Now, they may be reimbursed for “actual and necessary expenses” and be compensated $50 for each meeting the member attends.

The city created the historic commission in July 2010 to promote “the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the community through the preservation and protection of buildings, places and districts of historic interest,” according to the city’s website.

Johns Creek sets park design meetings

Johns Creek is inviting the public to attend a series of park design meetings in May, comment on proposed designs and meet the architects of the five parks. All meetings will run from 6 to 8 p.m.

One meeting is scheduled for May 9 at Cauley Creek Park, 10575 Bell Road. Three will be held May 10 at Bell-Boles Park, 10575 Bell Road; Morton Road Park, 4860 E. Morton Road; and State Bridge Park, 10610 State Bridge Road. A fifth meeting is set for May 16 on the proposed Technology Park Linear Park. It will be behind 11360 Lakefield Drive; parking will be available at Lifetime Fitness, 11555 Johns Creek Parkway.

In the event of inclement weather, the meetings will be presented at the same dates and times as listed but at City Hall, 12000 Findley Road.

Johns Creek voters last November approved the issuance of up to $40 million in open space bonds to pay for park improvements. Information: http://bit.ly/2evCqfb.

Proud of Alpharetta? City wants to know

A North Fulton city will seek to drum up civic pride with an “Alpharetta Proud” campaign.

The initiative, which will ask residents and visitors what makes them proud of Alpharetta, will launch May 4 during the community’s Taste of Alpharetta. The festival is the city’s biggest of the year and is expected to draw 60,000 people, officials said.

Participants will have their photos and comments compiled into a mural to be displayed at future community festivals. They’ll also have the chance to acquire T-shirts and other “Alpharetta Proud” gear. The campaign will run through the year.

“By nature, we have always been humble about our success and vitality, but sometimes it is OK to brag a little. It is time to let those who love Alpharetta let the good word out,” said Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard. Information: http://bit. ly/2oO8n28.