Ringgold public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The Council will consider a first reading of Ordinance #2023-1211 to adopt the 2024 budget. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a sidewalk ordinance variance requested by QuikTrip.
- QuikTrip sidewalk variance request for Tax Map 39B, Parcel 30
- First reading of Ordinance #2023-1211 to adopt the 2024 Budget
- Final reading of Ordinance #2023-1113-01 regarding Engine Braking
- First reading of ordinance amendment for motorized cart registration
- Discussion of an all-way stop at Stephenson Dr. and Tennessee St.
Council Meeting
The Council will meet for a work session followed by a regular meeting. Discussion items include health insurance, golf cart ordinances, and potential project awards for Benton Coal Renovations and Depot Square Improvements.
- Final Reading of Sidewalk Ordinance 58-3 Amendment
- Final Reading of Entertainment District Ordinance 6-26 Amendment
- Final Reading of Overlay Zoning Ordinance
- Project Award: Benton Coal Renovations
- Project Award: Depot Square Improvements
Council Meeting
The Ringgold City Council will discuss a wastewater treatment increase from the City of Chattanooga and the Hwy 41 Sewer Project. The agenda also includes discussions regarding glass recycling, sidewalk ordinances, and pump rentals for Poplar Springs Well.
- Discussion of wastewater treatment increase by City of Chattanooga
- Hwy 41 Sewer Project discussion
- Consideration of purchasing radio read water meters
- Discussion regarding an all-way stop at Stephenson Dr. and Tennessee St.
- SPLOST update
Public Hearing 3 Millage
The Ringgold City Council is holding a public hearing on August 14, 2023, to consider adopting the millage rate. The hearing is a required step before the council can set the property tax rate for the year.
- Public hearing to adopt millage rate
Council Meeting
The Ringgold City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including adopting the millage rate, renewing health insurance, and approving a change order for the Golden Mile Multiuse Trail Phase 2. Other items include increasing the city's credit card limit, purchasing two police vehicles, and considering an all-way stop at Stephenson Dr. and Tennessee St. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Adopt millage rate
- Health insurance renewal update
- Change order for Golden Mile Multiuse Trail Phase 2
- Increase credit limit from $75,000 to $110,000 for 7 additional travel credit cards
- Consider RFP for two 2023 Ford Interceptor Pursuit Utility Vehicles for RPD
Public Hearing Millage Rate
The Ringgold City Council and Mayor Nick Millwood will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the city's millage rate. Two sessions are scheduled for August 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
- Public hearing to adopt millage rate
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a work session followed by a public hearing and regular meeting. Items for consideration include sign ordinance variances, property subdivisions, and various city contracts and updates.
- 7-Eleven sign variance request for illuminated canopy signs at Tax Map 39B, Parcel 25
- Gateway Sales subdivision request for Tax Map R1, Parcel 34
- Resolution supporting Catoosa County’s participation in the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing
- First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Ringgold and Catoosa County for elections
- Invitation to Bid for a 5500 (2-ton) 4x4 Utility Truck
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a work session followed by a regular meeting. Discussion items include a GEFA loan for the Taylor’s Ridge Water Tank Project and sidewalk improvements on Sparks Street.
- Additional GEFA Loan for Taylor’s Ridge Water Tank Project
- Sparks Street Sidewalk/LMIG 2023
- Rename Ringgold Recreational Complex
- Purchase of RPD CID Vehicle from Prater Ford
- Final Reading of Charter Amendment – 2.21 – Quorum; Voting
Council Meeting
The Ringgold City Council will hold a public hearing on four zoning variances and a rezoning request, including a height increase for a QuikTrip sign near I-75. The council will also take a first reading on a charter amendment regarding quorum and voting, and discuss the annexation of Millwood. Additionally, the body will approve a 20% match for a GDOT transportation grant and ratify the appointment of a new Public Works Director.
- Public hearing on Circle K Stores, Inc. (QuikTrip) variance for sign height near I-75 (Tax Map 39B, Parcel 30).
- Public hearing on Yun Gravitt request to subdivide and rezone from C-1 Commercial to R-3 Residential (Tax Map R6, Parcel 14).
- First reading of Charter Amendment 2.21 regarding Quorum and Voting.
- Discussion of annexation of Millwood.
- Approval of 20% match for Transportation Improvement Program Grant through GDOT.
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on four variance requests regarding setbacks and sign heights. The body will also discuss new business including insurance renewals, opioid settlement funds, and equipment for the water plant.
- Variance request by Battlefield Parkway MOB, LLC to reduce side setback from 20 to 10 feet (Tax Map 22C, Parcel 1-A)
- Variance request by Rehab Land Group to reduce side setback from 20 to 10 feet (Tax Map 37C, Parcel 50-3A)
- Funding for Pickleball/Recreational Complex
- Demolition of building on Tennessee Street
- Memorandum of Understanding for 2023 Opioid Settlement
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing and take action on several zoning and variance requests. The agenda also includes discussions regarding water rates, dog park fencing, and new task orders for pickleball courts and a canoe launch.
- Rezoning request from R-2 Residential to I-1 Industrial at Tax Map 53, Parcel 3
- Sign variance for Hospitality Ringgold Investment LLC to increase monument sign from 18 to 48 square feet
- Variance requests for building facade and landscape buffer at Tax Map 22C, Parcel 3
- Approval of Task Order #R23-02 for the design of 6 pickleball courts
- Approval of CTI Task Order No. R23-02 for the Guyler Street Canoe Launch and Park
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss items for the regular meeting, including a public hearing on two rezoning requests and a variance. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes. New business items include a termite treatment contract, a capital improvement program discussion, and several appointments.
- Gateway Sales rezoning request from R-1 to RTZ at Tax Map R1, Parcel 34
- Gateway Sales variance request for 73 feet per unit to build 3 units on same parcel
- Nance Sybil Estate rezoning request from C-2 to R-1 at Tax Map 38B, Parcel 13
- Approve Termite Treatment Contract with Enviroguard for Doc Steve’s Place
- First Reading of Ordinance No. 2023-0123 – Excise Tax Amendment