Winder public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at a specific property. The body will also determine the 2025 meeting calendar.
- Certificate of Appropriateness application for signage at 20 W. Stephens St. (Map/Parcel# WN12 242)
- Approval of September 18, 2024, meeting minutes
- Establishment of the 2025 meeting calendar
December 10, 2024 - City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on several municipal appointments and equipment purchases. The meeting includes public hearings for multiple zoning variances and a conditional use request for a liquor store.
- Relocation agreement with Georgia Power for Center Street Stormwater Outfall Project costing $323,640.00
- Purchase order of $96,128.00 to Donohoo Chevrolet for two 2024 Chevy Tahoe patrol vehicles
- Public hearing for alcohol license to operate a liquor or package store at 130 W. May St.
- Zoning variance requests for properties at 232 W. Midland Ave., 811 Exchange Circle, 309 Hazel St., and 74 Williamson St.
- Rezone request to remove PUD zoning and assign R-1 classification for 0 Hal Jackson Rd.
December 5, 2024 - City Council - Work Session (CANCELLED)
This December 5, 2024 City Council Work Session was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred on any of the listed agenda items, which included public hearings for conditional uses, variances, rezoning, final plat approvals, municipal court reappointments, equipment purchases, and board appointments.
- Public hearing for conditional use alcohol license at 130 W. May St. (Map/Parcel WN12 126) – not held due to cancellation
- Public hearings for variances at 232 W. Midland Ave., 811 Exchange Circle, 309 Hazel St., and 74 Williamson St. – not held due to cancellation
- Public hearing to rezone 91 Market St., Bethlehem (PUD modification) and to remove PUD zoning at 0 Hal Jackson Rd. – not held due to cancellation
- Consideration of $96,128 purchase order for two 2024 Chevy Tahoe patrol vehicles from Donohoo Chevrolet – not voted on
- Reappointments and appointments to Municipal Court, Downtown Development Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, and other boards – not acted upon
November 4, 2024 - City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss pavement management and vote on several infrastructure contracts, including stormwater and wastewater projects. The meeting includes public hearings for zoning variances, rezoning requests, and preliminary plat approvals. Council will also consider the 2025 holiday and meeting schedules.
- Construction contract for Center Street Stormwater Outfall with Summit Construction & Development, LLC for $5,593,004.31
- Construction contract for Marburg Creek WWTP with Lakeshore Engineering for $1,286,850.00
- Rehabilitation of St. Ives Subdivision Booster Pump Station with GWI for $159,170.00
- Purchase of a new trailer mounted jetter from US Jetting for $75,215.00
- Public hearings for rezoning at 234 W. May St. and 55 S. Center St.
October 29, 2024 - City Council - Work Session
The Winder City Council will hold work session discussions and public hearings on several zoning variances, rezoning requests, and preliminary plats. Key decisions include awarding a $5.6 million construction contract for the Center Street Stormwater Outfall project and a $1.29 million contract for WWTP improvements. The council will also consider a rezoning of 22.3 acres on W. May St. from commercial to industrial, along with a subdivision plat.
- Public hearing for variance from fence height limit at 232 W. Midland Ave.
- Public hearing for rezone of 22.332 acres at 234 W. May St. from B-2 to Industrial, and preliminary plat to subdivide 64.92 acres
- Consideration of $5,593,004.31 construction contract to Summit Construction for Center Street Stormwater Outfall (Capital Project 202015)
- Consideration of $1,286,850.00 contract to Lakeshore Engineering for diffusers and tube settlers at Marburg Creek WWTP
- Consideration of motion to authorize eminent domain for parcel XX 032 009
October 23, 2024 - City Council - Called Meeting
The Winder City Council is holding a called meeting on October 23, 2024. The primary voting item is a motion to adopt and ratify a complete Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) Agreement, including Georgia DCA Forms 1, 2, 3, and 4, as part of a mediation agreement. The meeting also includes an executive session for pending litigation, real estate, and personnel discussions, but no action will be taken during that portion. Citizen input is scheduled before the executive session.
- Consideration of a motion to adopt and ratify a complete SDS Agreement consisting of Georgia Department of Community Affairs Form 1, Form 3, Form 4, and multiple Form 2's as provided in the Service Delivery Strategy Mediation Agreement, and to authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the city.
October 8, 2024 - City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning variances and conditional use requests. The body is also deciding on budget amendments for sewer and gas projects and the purchase of stormwater equipment.
- Second reading of a text amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Subdivisions chapter
- Budget amendment of $187,060.09 for MLK JR Drive Sewer Rehabilitation Project #202013
- Budget amendment of $116,640.00 for GA DOT contract G.D.O.T.P.I No: 0015883
- Purchase of a Kubota KX040 Mini Excavator for $51,790 and a Truck Trailer Vac for $46,900
- Conditional use requests for packaged beer and wine sales at 11 Horton St. and 125 E. Midland Ave.
October 3, 2024 - City Council - Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss 22 items, including multiple public hearings for conditional uses, variances, and rezones. Key actions include a second reading of a major zoning code text amendment, budget amendments to cover deficits for the MLK Jr Drive Sewer and Gas Department projects, and a moratorium on enforcement of two ordinances. The session also includes approvals for equipment purchases, easements, and an alcohol resolution for a burger competition.
- Public hearings for conditional use to sell packaged beer/wine at 11 Horton St and 125 E Midland Ave
- Variance to reduce minimum lot area from 25,000 to 11,724 sq ft at 138 Woodlawn Ave (R-1 zone)
- Second reading of a text amendment to Articles 1-11 of the Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 28 (Subdivisions)
- FY24 budget amendments: $187,060 for MLK Jr Drive Sewer Rehabilitation and $116,640 for Gas Dept utility agreement
- Authorizations to issue POs: $51,790 for a Kubota mini excavator and $46,900 for a truck trailer vac, both for Stormwater
September 23, 2024 - City Council - Special Called Meeting
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve settlement terms regarding the Service Delivery Strategy. The meeting includes a confidential mediation session.
- Mediation regarding Service Delivery Strategy
- Possible approval of Service Delivery Strategy settlement terms
September 19, 2024 - City Council - Called Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss the appointment and employment contract of Jonathan Lynn as City Administrator. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding personnel matters.
- Appointment of Jonathan Lynn as City Administrator and approval of employment contract
- Executive session regarding appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action, or evaluation of a public officer or employee