If you get time you might also take a look at: http://kennesawupdate.blogspot.com/
FYI: One updated item and a heads up on another potential issue regarding licensing of a business in Kennesaw and finally a comment on how $15,000 may be wasted by the City of Kennesaw.
FYI: One updated item and a heads up on another potential issue regarding licensing of a business in Kennesaw and finally a comment on how $15,000 may be wasted by the City of Kennesaw.
1) The location of the old Cruchelow Pawn Shop remains empty, there are 4 empty units in that strip mall now. The foolish case being brought by property owner Venturi has been referred by the Court to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program and the parties have until Sept 4th, the opportunity to select either Case Evaluation or Mediation. You can see the case documents at: http://kennesawpawnproblems.blogspot.com/ as well as information and news reports about the entire matter there.
The relocated Pawn Shop is now in Marietta and is doing no business. Extensive renovations were done to the stand alone building and it is now open but it has even less business at the new location than it had in Kennesaw. Makes you wonder how they remain open with no business?
2) In another potential zoning problem I want to let you know that located downtown just next to the Civil War Museum we now have a Massage Parlor complete with all the tacky advertising that goes with such downmarket enterprises. There is some question as to whether or not this sort of business is actually allowed in the downtown area.
Did the City screw up again on a business license?
Whether or not they did is to be determined but we sure are going downhill in Kennesaw with such cheap and shoddy new businesses, we might as well move to Marietta.
Link at: http://www.jojosmassage.com/KENNESAW-LOCATION.html
A. Consideration for approval for a Massage Therapist license for Yuquin Guo. Ms. Guo is the owner of JoJo's Massage located at 2839 Cherokee Street, Suite D,
Kennesaw, GA 30144. Ms. Guo is also the owner of JoJo's Massage located at
9550 Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188. The applicant has submitted the
complete application with the required documentation per Ordinance Sec 22-218
and 22-219: employment history, copy of certificate of schooling, current health
certificate and character references from three registered voters. Fingerprints
and background check investigation results are on file. Finance Director
recommends approval.
Finance Director Gina Auld presented the application for a Massage Therapist license for Yuquin Guo. Ms. Guo is the owner of JoJo's Massage located at 2839 Cherokee Street, Suite D. The applicant has submitted the complete application with the required documentation per Ordinance Sec 22-218 and 22-219: employment history, copy of certificate of schooling, current health certificate and character references from three registered voters. Fingerprints and background check investigation results are on file.
Mayor Mathews called for a vote on the implied motion to approve the Massage
Therapist license for Yuquin Guo. Ms. Guo is the owner of JoJo's Massage located at 2839 Cherokee Street, Suite D.
3) Just a minor comment and to let you know about the expenditure of funds recently obtained from Coke. That $15,000 grant is going for 7 'exercise stations' in the park.
My opinion is that this collection of pipes and triangular billboards is a total boondoggle and the money should have been put into something that more visitors could use, and when the Mayor asked me for a suggestion I said it could be used for more landscaping, trees, shrubs, benches and tables. Seems that isn't a good idea.
I have brought this up with all levels of the City and they are entirely on board with the funds (& perhaps more) going for these exercise stations. Here is the link to the 13 page brochure about the equipment: http://www.rexplayground.com/Websites/rexplayground/Images/LifeTrailAdvanced.pdf
Thai Massage, Owner: Yu Qin Guo
(770) 220-1792
Jo Jo's Asian Massage 678-265-8920
2839 Cherokee St Bldg D, Kennesaw, GA, 30144, Asian, Chinese massage
(770) 220-1792
Jo Jo's Asian Massage 678-265-8920
2839 Cherokee St Bldg D, Kennesaw, GA, 30144, Asian, Chinese massage
3 locations. Here are the signs:
Sept 2nd: Also for updated Jo Jo Info see this article: http://thekennesawwatch.com/just-what-have-we-here/
Just makes me wonder if the City folks actually speak and understand English.
When Cruchelow Jewelry and Loan came on the scene I looked at the business name and thought: "Pawn Shop".
When I see Jo-Jo's Massage I think: Massage Parlor
What is the matter with the City Council, the Business License people etc. A lack of reading ability or just dumb?
Bill
MINUTES OF MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF KENNESAW
Council Chambers
Monday, June 18, 2012
6:30 p.m.
CITY OF KENNESAW
Council Chambers
Monday, June 18, 2012
6:30 p.m.
XVI. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (Councilmember Bill Thrash)
GINA AULD, Finance Director
GINA AULD, Finance Director
A. Consideration for approval for a Massage Therapist license for Yuquin Guo. Ms. Guo is the owner of JoJo's Massage located at 2839 Cherokee Street, Suite D,
Kennesaw, GA 30144. Ms. Guo is also the owner of JoJo's Massage located at
9550 Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188. The applicant has submitted the
complete application with the required documentation per Ordinance Sec 22-218
and 22-219: employment history, copy of certificate of schooling, current health
certificate and character references from three registered voters. Fingerprints
and background check investigation results are on file. Finance Director
recommends approval.
FUNDING LINE: 100.0000.34.2310 Fingerprints $45.00.
Finance Director Gina Auld presented the application for a Massage Therapist license for Yuquin Guo. Ms. Guo is the owner of JoJo's Massage located at 2839 Cherokee Street, Suite D. The applicant has submitted the complete application with the required documentation per Ordinance Sec 22-218 and 22-219: employment history, copy of certificate of schooling, current health certificate and character references from three registered voters. Fingerprints and background check investigation results are on file.
The applicant was present this evening, but had no further comments.
Mayor Mathews called for a vote on the implied motion to approve the Massage
Therapist license for Yuquin Guo. Ms. Guo is the owner of JoJo's Massage located at 2839 Cherokee Street, Suite D.
Vote taken, approved unanimously, 5-0. AYES:
Councilmembers Welsh, Duckett, Jenkins, Killingsworth and Thrash. Motion carried.
Councilmembers Welsh, Duckett, Jenkins, Killingsworth and Thrash. Motion carried.
3) Just a minor comment and to let you know about the expenditure of funds recently obtained from Coke. That $15,000 grant is going for 7 'exercise stations' in the park.
My opinion is that this collection of pipes and triangular billboards is a total boondoggle and the money should have been put into something that more visitors could use, and when the Mayor asked me for a suggestion I said it could be used for more landscaping, trees, shrubs, benches and tables. Seems that isn't a good idea.
I then suggested that rather than jumping in for 7 stations, why not get 2-3 initially and see if they were used and then use the remaining funds for other items. I was told that all 7 stations were required in order that a full range of exercises could be provided.
I have brought this up with all levels of the City and they are entirely on board with the funds (& perhaps more) going for these exercise stations. Here is the link to the 13 page brochure about the equipment: http://www.rexplayground.com/Websites/rexplayground/Images/LifeTrailAdvanced.pdf
What do you think?
If you have opinions on any of these items you can share them with:
mmathews@kennesaw-ga.gov, Mayor
skennedy@kennesaw-ga.gov, City Manager
randall.bentley@bbandblaw.com, City Attorney
City Council Members:
Bill Harris
Citizen Journalist
Additional Information:
It seems that the Swift Cantrell Park Foundation Board has some plans for the park which could run up to 50k for 'exercise stations' depending on which is selected and the 15K Coke donation is only a part of the funding, the rest to be raised by unspecified 'fund raising' which could mean private donors or it could mean the City putting up additional funds over the donated 15K or a combination of both.
If the Foundation Board wants to make 50K improvements that is fine with me but that Coke 15K should not be plowed into 'exercise stations' whether they cost 15K, 30K or 50K.
I don't think they add anything to the park except for those folks who want to 'exercise'. They want to do that, again, it is just fine with me, let them exercise all they want, just use the 15K from Coke for something that will benefit 100% of the park users and not 1% who want to exercise using some pipes and billboards.
Additional Information:
It seems that the Swift Cantrell Park Foundation Board has some plans for the park which could run up to 50k for 'exercise stations' depending on which is selected and the 15K Coke donation is only a part of the funding, the rest to be raised by unspecified 'fund raising' which could mean private donors or it could mean the City putting up additional funds over the donated 15K or a combination of both.
If the Foundation Board wants to make 50K improvements that is fine with me but that Coke 15K should not be plowed into 'exercise stations' whether they cost 15K, 30K or 50K.
I don't think they add anything to the park except for those folks who want to 'exercise'. They want to do that, again, it is just fine with me, let them exercise all they want, just use the 15K from Coke for something that will benefit 100% of the park users and not 1% who want to exercise using some pipes and billboards.
