Winder public meetings in 2025

December 16, 2025 - Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss redevelopment opportunities for the Winder Cultural Arts Building and consider approving the 2026 meeting schedule. The agenda includes procedural items like approving minutes and citizen input, with no major decisions scheduled.

• Review and discussion of redevelopment opportunities for the Winder Cultural Arts Building
• Consideration of 2026 Downtown Development Authority meeting schedule approval

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve property modifications in the historic district.

• Signage installation at 49 N. Jackson St., Suite A
• Building renovations at 147 W. Athens St.

December 11, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts and zoning requests. The meeting includes votes on municipal court appointments, a real property purchase from the Barrow County School System, and new ordinances regarding street cafes and golf carts.

• Purchase orders for Professional Pipeline and Carter and Sloope totaling $850,000 for water project management and reporting
• Purchase order of $176,120 plus $50,000 for materials for stormwater rehabilitation at Hamilton Avenue and Walker Street
• Purchase order of $31,360 for staking for the Quarry Pipeline Project
• Proposed rezone of 47 Porter St. from B-1 Neighborhood Commercial to B-2 General Commercial for vehicle leasing
• Ordinance to create section 15-12 regarding golf carts and personal transportation vehicles

December 11, 2025 - Ethics Complaint Investigating Committee - Called Meeting

The Ethics Complaint Investigating Committee is meeting to establish its internal organization and schedule. The committee will consider the appointment of an independent, outside investigator.

• Appointment of Presiding Officer and Secretary
• Establishment of Regular Meeting Schedule
• Consideration of appointing an independent, outside investigator

December 4, 2025 - City Council - Work Session (6:00 PM)

The City Council will hold a work session to review a utility rate study and discuss several zoning variances and rezoning requests. The body is also considering multiple infrastructure contracts and appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Utility Rate Study presentation
• Purchase orders for Professional Pipeline and Carter and Sloope totaling $880,000 for water and stormwater projects
• Public hearings for zoning variances at 409 Resource Park, 833 Idlewood Rd., and 435 Watson Road
• Rezoning requests for 47 Porter St. and 74 Williamson St.
• Proposed ordinances regarding street cafes and golf cart usage on city streets

December 4, 2025 - City Council - Called Meeting (5:30 PM)

The City Council is holding a called meeting to consider the approval of a First Supplemental Bond Resolution. This item relates to the sale and pricing of the City of Winder (Georgia) Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025.

• First Supplemental Bond Resolution for Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025

December 1, 2025 - City Council - Town Hall Meeting

The Winder City Council holds a town hall to gather public input on three discussion topics: the future of Winder Legacy Park, potential regulation of golf carts in the city, and rules for keeping residential chickens. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an open forum for resident feedback.

November 25, 2025 - City Council - Called Meeting

The Winder City Council will hold a called meeting to review and consider temporary administrative measures related to the actions of a public officer. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions listed.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to provide preliminary feedback on a proposed office building. The body will also discuss desired changes to signage regulations within the City of Winder's Historic District.

• Proposed office building in the Historic District
• Changes to signage regulations in the Historic District
• 2026 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Calendar

November 3, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The Winder City Council will consider approving employee benefits for 2026, appointing members to a housing committee, and adopting ordinances on watershed districts and noise regulations. The body will also hold public hearings on several zoning variances and approve a resolution for water and sewer revenue bonds.

• Approval of 2026 employee benefits plan
• Appointment of three members to GICH Committee
• Adoption of noise regulation ordinance (Jake braking)
• Authorization for water and sewer revenue bonds
• Public hearings on zoning variances at 258 W. May St.

October 30, 2025 - City Council - Work Session

The City Council will discuss financing for the Water and Sewer System and review several zoning variances and public hearings. The body is also considering new ordinances regarding street cafes and engine braking regulations.

• Purchase Order of $292,308.55 to Sourcewell for a Directional Boring Machine
• Budget amendment of $59,417.00 and $250,000 contingency for Center Street Stormwater Outfall
• Contract not to exceed $37,600.00 with Keck & Wood Engineering for a traffic study at Sims Rd./Midland Ave./Miles Patrick Rd./St. Anthony Dr.
• Public hearings for zoning variances at 258 W. May St., 409 Resource Park, 233 N. Broad St., and 279 W. Midland Ave.
• Proposed ordinance to create Article XII regarding Street Cafes

October 21, 2025 - Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss making a section of Jackson Street a shared street. The body is also considering a new meeting location for 2026 and a tour of Wire Park in Watkinsville.

• Proposed weekend closure of Jackson Street between E Athens Street and E Candler Street
• Discussion of 2026 regular meeting location
• Proposed tour of Wire Park in Watkinsville

October 14, 2025 - Joint DDA and City Council - Work Session (City Council lacked a quorum)

The Winder Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and City Council held a joint work session to discuss downtown development initiatives. The meeting was led by DDA Chair Brett Gamblin, City Administrator Jonathan Lynn, and Director of Special Events Talore Ruedt, following the DDA Cities tour. No formal decisions were made due to lack of City Council quorum.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Both requests concern the installation of signage on North Broad Street.

• Signage application for 60 N. Broad St. (Raffaele Lucci)
• Signage application for 17 N. Broad St. (Winder Church Inc)

October 14, 2025 - Joint DDA and City Council - Work Session (Utilities Complex Training Room)

The Winder Downtown Development Authority and City Council will hold a joint work session to review takeaways from the DDA Cities tour, led by DDA Chair Brett Gamblin, City Administrator Jonathan Lynn, and Director of Special Events Talore Ruedt. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

October 7, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The Winder City Council will meet October 7, 2025 at the Winder Community Center to decide on contracts, land-use actions, and ordinance changes. Items include a $338,303 engineering contract for Wilkins Greenway, a $84,206 wastewater filter project, and participation in the national opioid settlement. The council will also hold public hearings on a personal care home, a metal building variance, and zoning amendments.

• $338,303 contract with Keck and Wood for Phase 2 bike-pedestrian design on Wilkins Greenway
• $84,206.30 purchase order to Veolia Water for Marburg Wastewater Treatment filter rehabilitation
• Participation agreement for the National Opioid Settlement with multiple manufacturers
• Public hearing on a conditional use permit for a personal care home at 169 W. Athens St.
• Public hearing on a variance for a prefabricated metal accessory building at 92 W. May St.

October 2, 2025 - City Council - Work Session

The Winder City Council will consider a grant application for park improvements, authorize a wastewater filter repair contract, and hold public hearings on zoning ordinances, land use applications, and fee changes.

• Authorize contract with Keck and Wood not to exceed $338,303 for bicycle and pedestrian improvements
• Authorize Purchase Order to Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. for $84,206.30 for wastewater filter rehabilitation
• Public hearing for Conditional Use to operate a Personal Care Home at 169 W. Athens St.
• Public hearing for Variance to allow a pre-fabricated metal building at 92 W. May St.
• Resolution to amend fees for Planning and Development Services for Fiscal Year 2026

September 23, 2025 - Downtown Development Authority - Called Meeting

The Winder Downtown Development Authority will hold a called meeting to review staff updates, plan a joint meeting with the City Council, and discuss potential future projects. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winder Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting, review a Certificate of Appropriateness application for signage at 21 E. Athens St., and elect a new vice-chairperson. The meeting is procedural with no major policy decisions expected.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for signage at 21 E. Athens St. (Parcel WN12 182)
• Election of Vice-Chairperson

September 2, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The Winder City Council will decide on multiple construction and service contracts totaling over $365,000, including dam renovations, stormwater projects, and public safety equipment. They will also consider zoning amendments, a lease renewal for 6 Porter Street, and PFAS litigation participation. Several ordinance updates are scheduled for first reading.

• $85,822.50 contract to Fowler Site Work Inc for Earthen Dam Renovations at Winder Water Reservoir #2 (Laurel Lane Dam)
• $95,322.00 stormwater rehabilitation purchase order for Shenandoah Circle
• $81,540.00 stormwater rehabilitation purchase order for 206 Woodlawn Avenue
• $102,446.59 purchase of in-car video systems from Motorola Solutions for public safety vehicles
• Lease renewal for 6 Porter Street with the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce

August 28, 2025 - City Council - Work Session

The Winder City Council will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several contracts, ordinance amendments, and public hearings. Key items include construction contracts for earthen dam renovations, stormwater rehabilitation projects, and purchases for public safety equipment. The meeting also features discussions on zoning changes, subdivision regulations, and fee adjustments for planning services.

• Award $85,822.50 construction contract to Fowler Site Work Inc. for earthen dam renovations at Laurel Lane Dam (Capital Project UT23-12A)
• $95,322.00 stormwater rehabilitation project for Shenandoah Circle (Task Order #3)
• $81,540.00 stormwater rehabilitation project for 206 Woodlawn Avenue (Task Order #2)
• $102,446.59 purchase of in-car video systems for public safety vehicles from Motorola Solutions
• Public hearing on rezoning request for 74 Williamson Street from DT: Downtown to PUD: Planned Unit Development zone

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 21, 2025. The body will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new sign at a specific property.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for sign installation at 59 N. Broad Street, Suite B

August 14, 2025 - City Council - Called Meeting

The Winder City Council will meet to vote on rescinding a 2025 moratorium on alcohol-related conditional use applications and discuss proposed fee changes for Planning and Development Services in the FY2026 budget. An executive session is scheduled but no action will be taken during it.

• Consider rescinding Resolution R-14-25 ending moratorium on packaged alcohol conditional use applications
• Amend and establish Planning and Development Services fees for FY2026 budget year

August 5, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning variances and proposed amendments to alcohol sale distance requirements near Housing Authority properties.

• Purchase Order of $1,300,000.00 to Professional Pipeline for 6,450 feet of 24” Water Main along Highway 53
• Purchase Order of $207,768.00 to Carter and Sloope for Auburn Water Reservoir Project construction management
• Purchase Order of $156,293.04 to Dobbs Equipment for a new skid steer
• Public hearings on alcohol ordinance amendments regarding minimum distance from Housing Authority property
• Zoning variance requests for 819 Loganville Hwy and 454 Flyway Ln

July 31, 2025 - City Council - 5PM Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 audit and social media training. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 audit prepared by Rushton
• Social Media Overview and Training presentation by Communications Director Sara Freeland

July 31, 2025 - City Council - 6PM Work Session

The City Council will discuss several zoning variances, alcohol license suspensions, and ordinance amendments. The body is also reviewing multiple high-value purchase orders for infrastructure and equipment. Public hearings are scheduled for zoning changes and building regulation updates.

• Purchase Order for Professional Pipeline for 6,450 feet of water main on Highway 53 for $1,496,090.00
• Purchase Order for Carter and Sloope for Auburn Water Reservoir Project construction management for $207,768.00
• Purchase Order for Dobbs Equipment for a new skid steer for $156,293.04
• Public hearings for zoning variances at 819 Loganville Hwy and 454 Flyway Ln
• Hearing on the suspension of an alcohol license for 115 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

July 15, 2025 - Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss and prepare topics for a joint meeting with the City Council scheduled for July 22, 2025. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 24, 2025, called meeting.

• Preparation for Joint DDA - City Council Meeting on July 22, 2025
• Approval of June 24, 2025, called meeting minutes

July 8, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and budget reallocations. The meeting includes multiple public hearings regarding zoning variances, conditional use permits for businesses, and amendments to alcohol sale ordinances.

• Lease Agreement with Gas Authority for a $1,000,000.00 loan for High Pressure Gas Main expansion on Bankhead Highway
• Budget amendment of $519,923.00 for E. Stephens St. Improvements Project #202215
• Construction contract for A & S Paving, Inc. for $116,260.00 for Midland Avenue culvert replacement
• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 372 Exchange Blvd, 199 East Broad St, and 169 W. Athens St
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances regarding alcohol sales distance from Housing Authority property

July 1, 2025 - City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various land-use requests, including rezoning and conditional use permits. The body is also considering several budget amendments, infrastructure contracts, and updates to alcohol-related ordinances.

• Proposed $1,000,000 loan from the Gas Authority for High-Pressure Gas Main expansion along Bankhead Highway
• Proposed $519,923 budget reallocation for E. Stephens St. Improvements Project #202215
• Construction contract for A & S Paving, Inc. for $116,260 to replace the Midland Avenue culvert
• Proposed ordinances to establish minimum distances between alcohol sales and Housing Authority property
• Conditional use requests for personal care homes at 199 East Broad St. and 169 W. Athens St.

June 26, 2025 - City Council - Called Meeting (FY26 Budget)

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of a tentative millage rate. The body will also consider a resolution to adopt the budget for all funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

• Public hearing on tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills (0.132 mills increase over rollback rate of 4.831 mills)
• Resolution to adopt the budget for all funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026

June 26, 2025 - City Council - Called Meeting (Millage Rate)

The City Council is meeting to consider a resolution establishing the millage rate for the 2026 Fiscal Year. This rate determines the property tax amount residents pay to fund city services.

• Resolution to set the 2026 Fiscal Year millage rate at 4.963 mills

June 24, 2025 - Downtown Development Authority - Called Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the Winder Lays Drive Project Corporation. The body will also discuss a new logo and event sponsorships for Fall 2025.

• Annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Winder Lays Drive Project Corporation
• New logo design for the Downtown Development Authority
• Event Sponsorship Agreement for Fall 2025 Events
• Takeaways from the Downtown Cities Tour

June 10, 2025 - City Council - Public Hearing 6PM (Millage Rate and FY26 Budget)

The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The body will also consider the adoption of a tentative millage rate.

• Public hearing for a tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills
• Proposed millage rate increase of 0.132 mills over the rollback rate of 4.831 mills
• Public hearing for the Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget

June 10, 2025 - City Council - Public Hearing 9AM (Millage Rate)

The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the adoption of a tentative millage rate. This rate would be 4.963 mills, which is 0.132 mills higher than the rollback rate.

• Public hearing on tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills

June 3, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a property deannexation request and an ordinance to create a Planning Board and/or Board of Appeals. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and a budget amendment for a gas main extension.

• Public hearing for deannexation of 982 City Pond Road to unincorporated Barrow County
• Ordinance to create a Planning Board and/or Board of Appeals
• Budget amendment of $850,000.00 for a High-Pressure Gas Main Extension along Bankhead Highway
• Contract of $233,685.50 to Griffin Bros. for an access road to the Raw Water Storage Pond
• Purchase order of $65,345 to RRT for security cameras and infrastructure

May 29 2025 - City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several zoning requests, including a self-service storage facility and a property deannexation. The body will also consider multiple construction contracts and a budget amendment for a gas main extension.

• Rezone request for a self-service storage facility at 0 Resource Pkwy.
• Deannexation request for 982 City Pond Road to become part of unincorporated Barrow County
• Construction contract for City Pond Road Guardrail Installation to The Sharon Company, Inc. for $36,290.00
• Purchase order of $233,685.50 to Griffin Bros. for an access road to the Raw Water Storage Pond
• FY25 Budget Amendment to transfer $850,000.00 for a High-Pressure Gas Main Extension along Bankhead Highway

May 27, 2025 - City Council - FY26 Budget Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss the FY26 Budget. This is a workshop focused on budget discussions.

• Discussion of the FY26 Budget

May 20, 2025 - Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will meet to discuss a planned tour of DDA cities on June 17, 2025, and consider retroactive approval of a co-sponsorship for a Jazz performance with the Downtown Business Association (DBA). The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed beyond these discussions.

• Discussion of DDA Cities Tour scheduled for June 17, 2025
• Retroactive approval of co-sponsorship for Jazz Performance with Downtown Business Association (DBA)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from March 19, 2025. The body will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign installation at 49 N. Jackson St.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for sign installation at 49 N. Jackson St. (Map/Parcel# WN12 206)

May 15, 2025 - City Council - FY26 Budget Workshop

The City Council will meet to discuss the FY26 Budget. No other specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the FY26 Budget

May 6, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The Winder City Council will vote on a $24,675,297 construction contract for the Auburn Water Reservoir Project (Contract C) and other consent items including server upgrades, water/sewer construction, and asphalt patching. Regular voting items include public hearings for conditional use alcohol permits at 141 N Broad St. and 47 E May St., a rezoning at 210 E. May St., variances, a deannexation request, sign and building code amendments, creation of a planning board/board of appeals, and a resolution authorizing eminent domain for three parcels.

• $24,675,297 construction contract to Heavy Constructors for Auburn Water Reservoir Project (Quarry Water Supply Project, Raw Water Pond Intakes, Contract C)
• $102,527.23 purchase order to HP Enterprise for additional server and storage capacity
• $143,725.00 contract to East Coast Grading for hot-mix asphalt patching
• Public hearings for conditional use alcohol sales at 141 N Broad St. (packaged beer/wine) and 47 E May St. (beer, wine, spirits by the glass)
• Public hearing for rezone from Industrial to General Commercial and auto sales conditional use at 210 E. May St.

April 30, 2025 - City Council - Work Session

The Winder City Council will discuss and consider multiple items including conditional uses for alcohol sales, rezoning, variances, a deannexation request, sign and building code amendments, creation of a planning board, several purchase orders and construction contracts, a budget amendment, and a resolution authorizing eminent domain. Key votes include a $24.7 million contract for the Auburn Water Reservoir Project and a $102,527 purchase order for server capacity.

• Consider awarding $24,675,297 construction contract to Heavy Constructors for Auburn Water Reservoir Project (Quarry Water Supply, Contract C)
• Resolution to authorize eminent domain for parcels XX047 035, XX047 038, and XX 032 009
• Deannexation request for 982 City Pond Road from city limits to unincorporated Barrow County
• Conditional use to allow packaged beer/wine sales at 141 N Broad St and beer/wine/spirits by glass at 47 E May St
• Purchase order of $102,527.23 to HP Enterprise for additional server and storage capacity

April 15, 2025 - Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will review, discuss, and make determinations on the use of its FY25 budgeted funds, and discuss financial needs and funding sources for FY26. No other substantive items are on the agenda beyond routine approvals and citizen input.

• Review, discuss, and make determinations on use of FY25 DDA budgeted funds
• Discuss DDA's financial needs for FY26 and funding sources

April 8, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several zoning ordinance amendments and a moratorium on packaged alcohol conditional use applications. The body is also deciding on multiple infrastructure contracts and final plats for various properties.

• Contract for FY 2025/2026 City Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Project with Allied Paving Contractors, Inc. for $1,161,082.40
• Purchase order of $162,395.40 for water and wastewater plant security upgrades
• Budget amendment of $95,000.00 for Kendall Supply, Inc. to install a Tower Gateway Base Station on Tom Miller Road
• Agreement for Midland Ave. development gravity sewer and lift station upgrade not to exceed $275,000
• Public hearings for zoning amendments regarding mobile homes, screening requirements, and sign regulations

April 3, 2025 - City Council - Work Session

The City Council will discuss and vote on several items including a $1.16 million street resurfacing contract, a rezone and conditional use for auto sales at 210 E. May St., and multiple zoning ordinance amendments. Also up for consideration are a $162,395 water/wastewater security upgrade, a $275,000 sewer upgrade cost share for Midland Ave., and a $95,000 gas department budget amendment. Several first- and second-readings of ordinances, final plat approvals, and appointments to boards are also on the agenda.

• Rezone from Industrial to General Commercial and conditional use for auto sales at 210 E. May St.
• First reading of ordinance amendments for alcohol event permits and building code enforcement procedures
• First reading of sign regulation amendment regarding window signs
• Appointments to Downtown Development Authority to fill three expired seats (Posts 4, 5, 6)

March 25, 2025 - Downtown Development Authority - Called Meeting (CANCELED)

The Downtown Development Authority called meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025, was canceled. The agenda had included a discussion regarding a Paul Bruhn Grant application proposal via Ethos Preservation.

• Discussion of Ethos Preservation's Paul Bruhn Grant application proposal

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for the same property at 24 W. Stephens Street. One application requests approval to demolish a carport; the other requests approval to install a sign. Both items are new business and subject to public hearing.

• Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish carport at 24 W. Stephens St. (Applicant: Mike Rice)
• Certificate of Appropriateness to install sign at 24 W. Stephens St. (Applicant: Joe Nation)
• Approval of minutes from January 15 and February 19, 2025 meetings

March 4, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The Winder City Council holds a regular meeting on March 4, 2025, with a consent agenda and several public hearings and voting items. Key decisions include second readings to amend the city's zoning map for 2025 and to establish a quasi-judicial administrative process for vested rights. The council will also consider fee schedule changes, subdivision ordinance amendments, and zoning variances for specific properties.

• Second reading and public hearing to amend the Zoning Map for 2025 (VII.7)
• Public hearing for a variance at 316 N. Broad St. from dumpster screening and padding requirements (VII.1)
• Public hearing for variances at 441 Banff Dr. to reduce rear and side yard setbacks (VII.2)
• First readings and public hearings for zoning ordinance amendments on mobile homes, screening, and use chart (VII.3, VII.4, VII.5)
• Consideration of a motion to approve fee schedule for film productions (VI.7)

February 27, 2025 - City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and consider multiple zoning variances, ordinance amendments, fee schedules, and a zoning map amendment. Items include first and second readings of changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances, as well as proposals for new fees and a natural gas agreement.

• Second reading to amend the Zoning Map for 2025
• Second reading to create a quasi-judicial process for vested rights claims
• First reading of amendments to zoning ordinance on mobile homes, screening, and use chart
• Variance request for dumpster screening at 316 N. Broad St.
• Variance request for side yard and rear setback reductions at 441 Banff Dr.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for demolition of a carport at 24 W. Stephens St. They will also approve minutes from the January 15 meeting.

• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish carport at 24 W. Stephens St. (Map/Parcel WN12 241).

February 13, 2025 - Public Hearing

The Winder City Council is holding a public hearing to consider opting out of the statewide adjusted base-year ad valorem homestead exemption. This action would affect property tax calculations for eligible homeowners. No other business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on opting out of the statewide adjusted base-year ad valorem homestead exemption for the City of Winder

February 8, 2025 - Mayor and City Council Retreat

The Winder City Council holds a retreat to receive department updates on police, public works, and capital projects. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and planning. Presentations include the 2024 police overview, golf course greens conversion, and a list of capital projects.

• Police 2024 stats: 13,516 calls for service, 4,876 citations, 151 DUI arrests, 210 family violence reports
• WPD upcoming projects: re-establish K9 unit, Exchange Blvd satellite precinct
• New Greens Update: golf course closed June 16, greens planted July 1, reopened August 29, profit+
• Capital projects list: Rock Quarry, Hwy 53 plant upgrades, Marburg WWTP basin improvements, Sims Road realignment, Center Street stormwater, Midland Ave sidewalk/trail
• Public works accomplishments: grounds maintenance (1,500 miles/700 acres), pothole program, sign maintenance, increased Christmas lighting

February 7, 2025 - Mayor and City Council Retreat

The Mayor and City Council are meeting for a retreat to review the strategic planning process. The session includes goal setting and visioning for the city.

• Strategic planning process review
• Goal setting and visioning

February 4, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and zoning requests. The meeting includes public hearings for conditional use permits and variances, as well as proposed amendments to the city's zoning map and alcoholic beverage delivery ordinances.

• Construction contract for Auburn Water Reservoir Project (City project # 408) with Stark for $6,614,198.53
• Purchase order for $120,000.00 to Harrison & Harrison, Inc. for gas main relocation in the Center Street corridor
• Purchase order for $64,499.65 to Consolidated Pipe for a New Coil Pipe Trailer
• Conditional use requests for 214 & 220 E. May St. (fueling station/alcohol sales), 153 W. May St. (alcohol by the glass), and 414 Grayson Dr. (distribution center/warehouse)
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances regarding delivery of alcoholic beverages

February 4, 2025 - City Council - 5PM Public Hearing

The Winder City Council will hold a public hearing to consider opting out of the statewide adjusted base-year ad valorem homestead exemption. This decision would affect how future property tax assessments are calculated for eligible homeowners in the city.

• Public hearing on opting out of the statewide adjusted base-year homestead exemption

January 30, 2025 - City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several zoning variances, ordinance amendments, and infrastructure contracts. The body is reviewing requests for alcohol sales and warehouse use, as well as updates to land disturbance and subdivision rules.

• Construction contract for Auburn Water Reservoir Project with Stark for $6,614,198.53
• Purchase order for Consolidated Pipe for a New Coil Pipe Trailer totaling $64,499.65
• Purchase order for Harrison & Harrison, Inc. for gas main relocation in Center Street corridor for $120,000.00
• Conditional use requests for 214 & 220 E. May St. (fueling station/alcohol) and 153 W. May St. (alcohol by the glass)
• Conditional use request for a distribution center or warehouse at 414 Grayson Dr.

January 22, 2025 - City Council - Public Hearing

The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss whether the City of Winder will opt out of the statewide adjusted base-year ad valorem Homestead Exemption.

• Public hearing regarding the statewide adjusted base-year ad valorem Homestead Exemption

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review and approve minutes from December 18, 2024. The body will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application regarding signage for a specific property.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for signage at 57 E. Candler St. (Map/Parcel# WN12 199)

January 7, 2025 - City Council - Regular Meeting

The Winder City Council will consider a consent agenda with 22 items, including a $2.37 million construction contract for the East Stephens Street CDBG project, three GEFA loans totaling nearly $18.9 million for water infrastructure, and first reading of an ordinance to allow alcohol delivery. Separate public hearings cover a conditional use permit for a daycare at 275 N Fifth Ave, multiple variances and a subdivision plat for a property at 203 W Midland Ave, and amendments to PUD land disturbance permit expiration rules.

• Construction contract for East Stephens Street Project (CDBG) awarded to Ohmshiv Construction, LLC for $2,371,397
• Three GEFA loan authorizations: $900,000 (Drinking Water Revolving Fund with 25% forgiveness), $8,000,000 (Georgia Fund), and $10,000,000 (Drinking Water State Revolving Fund)
• First reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 3 (Alcoholic Beverages) to allow delivery of alcoholic beverages within city limits
• Public hearing for conditional use to allow a day care center in a Government zone at 275 N Fifth Ave
• Public hearing for variances and preliminary plat approval for a property at 203 W Midland Ave (R-1A zone)

January 2, 2025 - City Council - Work Session

The City Council will discuss several high-value loans for water and environmental projects and a construction contract for East Stephens Street. The session also includes multiple public hearings for zoning variances and amendments to the city's alcoholic beverage delivery ordinances.

• Three GEFA loans totaling $18,900,000 for drinking water and state revolving funds
• Construction contract for East Stephens Street Project with Ohmshiv Construction, LLC for $2,371,397
• Professional design services for Sims Road Improvements Project with W&A Engineering for $306,200
• Purchase of one F150 truck from Akins Ford for $48,540
• Proposed $180 qualifying fee for the November 2025 Municipal Election