To give residents time to comment, the Snellville City Council postponed the second reading of an ordinance that would establish a fund for a proposed storm water utility program.

The City Council unanimously approved the delay 5-0.

"We want to give a little more time to let people understand what's going on and know how it will affect them," City Council member Barbara Bender said.

A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for the council meeting March 10.

Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer said Monday that a brochure has been sent to residents that explains the purpose of the fund and how a storm water utility program would help the city.

The second reading was moved to the March 24 City Council meeting.

The City Council is still discussing how to run the utility. Consultants met with city leaders to advise them on setting rates, among other items, Bender said.

"We are not at the point that we are setting rates," Bender said. "We've got a little bit clearer ideas on how they will be set."

In other business:

• Snellville residents Douglas W. Bach and Robert W. Herrington were appointed to the city's planning commission.

• Police Chief Roy Whitehead was recognized for his appointment to the Georgia Peace Officer Standards And Training Council. He was appointed to the council by governor Sonny Perdue.

• The Snellville City Council postponed the public hearing of a 2.6-acre assisted living facility at 1999 North Road and postponed a hearing for Eastside Campus Village, a 45-acre campus for seniors on Tree Lane near Emory Eastside Medical Center. The proposed development will feature medical offices and 726 units of senior housing for those living independently or in need of assisted living and nursing home care.