Jefferson public meetings in 2022

City Council - Voting Session

The City Council unanimously approved the 2022 budget adjustment and a School Resource Officer agreement. The council also adopted the 2023 holiday and meeting schedules. A motion was passed to obtain complete drawings and bids for the Natatorium before proceeding with a bond.

• Adopted 2022 Budget Adjustment (Unanimous)
• Adopted School Resource Officer Agreement (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Holiday Schedule (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved requirement for complete drawings and bids for Natatorium before bond proceeding (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council unanimously approved rezoning for Red Bird Manor and a property south of Lynn Avenue. A lost distribution plan for 2023 to 2032 was adopted with a 4-1 vote. Discussions regarding a school resource officer agreement, natatorium bonds, and the 2023 holiday schedule were deferred.

• Approved R-22-J11 Rezoning for Red Bird Manor to increase maximum building coverage to 35 percent (Unanimous)
• Approved R-22-J12 Rezoning of 3.41 acres south of Lynn Avenue to C-2 Highway Commercial District (Unanimous)
• Adopted Lost Distribution 2023 to 2032 (4-1)
• Tabled School Resource Officer Agreement to 12/19/2022
• Tabled Bond discussion for Natatorium to 12/19/2022
• Tabled 2023 Holiday Schedule to 12/19/2022

City Council - Voting Session

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for metal manufacturing and adopted three ordinances amending the Land Use Management Code. The council also approved 2022 budget adjustments.

• Approved CU-22-J02 conditional use permit for metal manufacturing (3-1)
• Adopted Ordinance LUMC 22-04 amending Downtown Business District permitted and conditional uses (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance LUMC 22-05 amending subdivision definitions and plat approval procedures (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance LUMC 22-07 amending zoning amendment procedures and appeals (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Budget Adjustments (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council unanimously approved a road development agreement and the appointment of two members to the DDA. Several land use ordinances and a conditional use permit for metal manufacturing were discussed and deferred to a future meeting.

• Adopted Road Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Milliken and Jeremy Kozup to DDA (unanimous)
• Withdrew Ordinance LUMC 22-06
• Tabled CU-22-J02 conditional use permit for metal manufacturing to 11/21/2022
• Tabled Ordinance LUMC 22-04 to 11/21/2022
• Tabled Ordinance LUMC 22-05 to 11/21/2022
• Tabled Ordinance LUMC 22-07 to 11/21/2022
• Tabled 2022 Budget Adjustments to 11/21/2022

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for metal manufacturing on 21.274 acres in a Light Industrial district, plus several zoning code amendments. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit.

• Conditional use permit CU-22-J02 for metal manufacturing on 21.274 acres (part of Parcel 065/002) at Thomas Parkway and Callahan Court
• Ordinance LUMC 22-04 amending permitted uses in the Downtown Business District (DBD)
• Ordinance LUMC 22-05 changing major subdivision definitions and requiring governing body approval of preliminary and final plats
• Ordinance LUMC 22-06 changing procedures when no planning commission quorum exists
• Ordinance LUMC 22-07 adding special notice and procedural requirements for certain residential zoning decisions

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council is holding a voting session to consider a de-annexation ordinance (DA-22-J01) for 36.28 acres owned by Calmat Company, a Vulcan Materials subsidiary, to allow a rock quarry. The council will also review 2022 budget adjustments, bid awards, and monthly financial reports. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.

• Ordinance DA-22-J01: De-annexation of 36.28 acres at Valentine Industrial Parkway and I-85 (Map/Parcel 092/003 1) for proposed rock quarry
• De-annexation includes 1,360 feet of Valentine Industrial Parkway right-of-way and 2,010.91 feet of I-85 right-of-way
• 2022 Budget Adjustments
• Bid Awards
• Monthly Financial Reports

The City Council approved a request from Calmat Company to de-annex 36.28 acres of land and associated right-of-way. The council also unanimously adopted 2022 budget adjustments and bid awards.

• Approved de-annexation of 36.28 acres for Calmat Company (4-1)
• Adopted 2022 Budget Adjustments (unanimous)
• Adopted Bid Awards (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal by Calmat Company (a Vulcan Materials subsidiary) to de-annex 36.28 acres at Valentine Industrial Parkway and I-85, which would allow the property to be rezoned by Jackson County for a rock quarry. The council will also discuss adjustments to the 2022 budget for police, library, and tree council, and receive department reports. The de-annexation ordinance is scheduled for a voting session on October 24.

• Public hearing on Ordinance DA 22-J01: de-annexation of 36.28 acres (Tax Parcel 092/003 1) at Valentine Industrial Parkway and I-85, including 1,360 ft of Valentine Industrial Parkway right-of-way and 2,010.91 ft of I-85 right-of-way
• Ordinance BA 22-14: FY2022 police budget adjustment
• Ordinance BA 22-15: FY2022 library budget adjustment
• Ordinance BA 22-16: FY2022 tree council budget adjustment
• Department reports for September 2022 (museum, planning, police, library, roads and grounds)

The council discussed a de-annexation request for 36.28 acres on Valentine Industrial Parkway and I-85, with no vote taken; it is scheduled for the next meeting. A 2022 police budget adjustment was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 police budget adjustment (5-0)
• Discussed de-annexation ordinance DA 22-J01 for Calmat Company; no action taken
• Discussed 2022 budget adjustments; no action taken

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will consider two ordinances: one amending permitted uses in the Downtown Business District (DBD), and another changing subdivision plat and variance approval procedures to give the City Council final authority. The commission will also review public hearing procedures and approve the September minutes.

• Ordinance LUMC 22-04: amends DBD permitted uses table (Table 8.1), changing permissions for various uses
• Ordinance LUMC 22-05: requires City Council approval for final plats, preliminary plats, and variances for major subdivisions
• Review of public hearing procedures by Jerry Weitz
• Approval of September 2, 2022 minutes

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a voting session to decide on two planning items: annexing 4.42 acres on Legg Road into the city with R-1 zoning, and modifying zoning conditions for the Winterset subdivision on Peachtree Road to allow 45 units in the first year instead of 30. The council will also discuss the proposed 2023 budget, rate schedules, and a public hearing on the millage rate.

• Annexation and R-1 zoning for 4.42 acres at 402 Legg Road (Map/Parcel 066/008B)
• Zoning condition change for Winterset Holdings at 480 Peachtree Road to increase first-year permit phasing from 30 to 45 units
• Proposed 2023 budget and rate schedules for the General Fund
• Public hearing on the 2023 millage rate
• Golf cart ordinance discussion

The council voted 4-1 against modifying zoning conditions for Winterset Holdings to increase the first-year permit phasing from 30 to 45 units at 480 Peachtree Road. They unanimously approved annexation and zoning of 4.42 acres on Legg Road for single-family residential, the comprehensive plan annual update, 2023 rate schedules and budget, a public hearing on the millage rate, a 2022 budget adjustment, and term renewals for three planning commission members. No action was taken on slab vs. crawl space construction standards; vinyl siding discussion was postponed.

• Denied modification of PCD zoning to increase first-year permit phasing from 30 to 45 units at 480 Peachtree Road (1-4)
• Approved annexation and R-1 zoning for 4.42 acres on Legg Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan Annual Update (unanimous)
• Adopted proposed rate schedules for 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted proposed rate schedule for 2023 General Fund budget (unanimous)
• Adopted public hearing millage rate (unanimous)
• Adopted proposed 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 budget adjustment (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will review several planning items including an annexation request for Legg Road and zoning condition modifications for residential subdivisions. The administration will also present proposed rate schedules and the 2023 General Fund Budget.

• Annexation and R-1 zoning for 4.42 acres on Legg Road
• Zoning modification for Winterset Holdings, LLC at 480 Peachtree Road
• Zoning modification for ChanElizabeth Development near YZ Sailors Road
• Proposed 2023 Budget and General Fund Budget rate schedules
• Public hearing regarding the Millage Rate

The council discussed several items including annexation and zoning requests, a comprehensive plan update, construction standards, and proposed 2023 budget and rate schedules. One zoning modification request (R-22-J10) was withdrawn. A resolution for a loan (Resolution 22-12) was adopted unanimously. No final votes were taken on most items; they are scheduled for further discussion on September 26, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution 22-12 Loan CW2022002 (unanimous)
• Discussed annexation and zoning R-22-J08 for 4.42 acres on Legg Road (next: 9/26/2022)
• Discussed zoning modification R-22-J09 for Winterset Holdings (next: 9/26/2022)
• Withdrawn zoning modification R-22-J10 for ChanElizabeth Development
• Discussed comprehensive plan annual update (next: 9/26/2022)
• Discussed construction standards (next: 9/26/2022)
• Discussed proposed rate schedules and 2023 budget (next: 9/26/2022)
• Discussed golf cart ordinance (next: 9/26/2022)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 6, 2022, to consider an annexation and three zoning-related requests. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from the August 1, 2022 meeting. Staff recommendations include approval for the annexation and two of the zoning modifications, and denial for one.

• Annexation of 4.42 acres at 402 Legg Road into the city, with R-1 zoning (staff recommends approval)
• Modification of zoning conditions for 52.92 acres at 480 Peachtree Road to increase first-year permit phasing from 30 to 45 units (staff recommends approval)
• Modification of zoning conditions for 67.19 acres on YZ Sailors Road and Mauldin Road to reduce minimum heated floor area from 1,800/2,000 sq ft to 1,400 sq ft (staff recommends denial)

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a voting session to decide on several planning and development items, including a variance for a single-family dwelling, amendments to the land use management code regarding fences, walls, lot sizes, and improvements to abutting land, and an update to the Capital Improvements Element. The council will also consider ordinances and resolutions related to elections, waste water treatment, animal control, and the adoption of the Jackson County Unified Development Code for county roads, as well as presentations on the 2023 millage rate and budget.

• V-22-J10: Variance to reduce rear setback from 30 to 18 feet for a single-family dwelling on Borders Street and Oak Street
• Ordinance LUMC 22-01: Amends fence and wall requirements in the Land Use Management Code
• Ordinance LUMC 22-02: Adds new chapters on improvements to abutting land for exurban/rural and suburban/urban areas
• Ordinance LUMC 22-03: Reduces minimum lot size for single-family dwellings in R-3 district from 0.5 acre to 0.333 acre
• Intergovernmental agreements with Jackson County for elections, animal control, and waste water treatment

The council unanimously adopted four land use code amendments, including reducing minimum lot sizes in R-3 districts and revising fence/wall regulations. They also approved intergovernmental agreements with Jackson County for elections, animal control, and wastewater treatment, and adopted a new animal control ordinance with a modification. One ordinance amending council rules of procedure passed 4-1.

• Approved variance to reduce rear setback from 30 to 18 feet on Borders/Oak Streets (unanimous)
• Adopted LUMC 22-01 repealing and amending fence/wall regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted LUMC 22-02 adding improvement requirements for abutting land (unanimous)
• Adopted LUMC 22-03 reducing minimum lot size in R-3 district from 0.5 to 0.333 acre (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Jackson County for elections (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 18-02 Amendment #1 amending council rules of procedure (4-1)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with JCWSA for wastewater treatment (unanimous)
• Adopted new animal control ordinance with amendment to remove off-leash voice command requirement (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will discuss several land-use ordinances, including a variance for a home on Borders Street, changes to fence and wall regulations, and reduced minimum lot sizes in the R-3 district. They will also hear presentations on water/wastewater rates, the 2023 millage rate and budget, and consider intergovernmental agreements with Jackson County for elections, animal control, and wastewater treatment. The agenda includes multiple resolutions and ordinances for potential action.

• Variance V-22-J10 to reduce rear setback from 30 to 18 feet for a home at 225 Borders Street
• Ordinance LUMC 22-01 to amend fence and wall regulations, including possible permit requirements
• Ordinance LUMC 22-03 to reduce minimum lot size in R-3 district from 0.5 acre to 0.333 acre
• Intergovernmental agreements with Jackson County for elections, animal control, and wastewater treatment
• 2023 millage rate and budget presentations

The Jefferson City Council held a work session on August 8, 2022, where they discussed multiple planning and administrative items but took no formal votes. Items included a variance request, several land use code amendments, intergovernmental agreements, and presentations on the water/wastewater rate study, millage rate, and budget. All items are scheduled for further discussion at the next meeting on August 22, 2022.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Variance V-22-J10 discussed; next step 8/22/2022
• Ordinance LUMC 22-01 (fences/walls) discussed; next step 8/22/2022
• Ordinance LUMC 22-02 (improvements to abutting land) discussed; next step 8/22/2022
• Ordinance LUMC 22-03 (R-3 lot size) discussed; next step 8/22/2022
• Comprehensive Plan CIE update discussed; next step 8/22/2022
• Water/Wastewater rate study presented; next step 8/22/2022
• Intergovernmental agreements with Jackson County discussed; next step 8/22/2022

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission is meeting to review a variance request, two proposed ordinances amending the Land Use Management Code, and an annual update to the city's comprehensive plan. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 5 meeting and review public hearing procedures. Recommendations from this meeting will go to the Jefferson Mayor and City Council for final decisions.

• Variance V-22-J10 to reduce rear setback from 30 to 18 feet for a single-family home at 225 Borders Street
• Ordinance LUMC 22-02 amending 'Improvements to Abutting Land' requirements in Articles 27 and 28
• Ordinance LUMC 22-03 reducing minimum lot size in R-3 district from 0.5 acre to 0.333 acre and lot width from 85 to 75 feet
• Amendment to the Capital Improvements Element and Community Work Program of the Jefferson Comprehensive Plan

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council is holding a voting session to decide on several land-use items, including annexations, rezonings, and variances. Key actions include a proposed 497,000-square-foot logistics facility on Dry Pond Road, a rezoning for 28 attached units on Commerce Road, and a variance for a Chick-Fil-A drive-through. The council will also discuss adding an invocation to the agenda and consider budget adjustments and ordinances.

• Annexation and LI zoning for 41.145 acres on Dry Pond Road for a 497,000 sq ft warehouse (R-22-J04)
• Rezone 3.56 acres on Commerce Road to MFR for 28 attached units (R-22-J05)
• Variance for Chick-Fil-A to waive 10-foot drive-through bypass lane at 156 Old Farm Road (V-22-J09)
• Ordinance LUMC 22-01 amending fence and wall regulations
• Resolution 22-06 abandoning Old Peach Hill Drive

The council voted 3-2 to keep prayer as a non-compulsory part of public comment, adopted several zoning and annexation requests, and postponed a fence ordinance. It also approved budget adjustments, a SPLOST VII agreement, and raised sewer connection fees.

• Adopted motion to keep prayer in public comment as non-compulsory (3-2)
• Approved variance for 30-foot rear setback on Athens Highway (unanimous)
• Approved Chick-Fil-A drive-through bypass lane waiver (unanimous)
• Approved 41.145-acre annexation and LI zoning for logistics facility (4-1)
• Approved rezoning 3.56 acres to MFR for 28 attached units (4-1)
• Approved rezoning 8.11 acres to MFR conditional (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 3.23 acres to O-I for community center (unanimous)
• Postponed fence/wall ordinance to 8/8/2022 (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will review planning commission recommendations on several zoning and annexation requests, including a large logistics facility, a Chick-Fil-A drive-through variance, and multiple rezoning proposals. The council will also discuss ordinances on wrecker services and alarms, a sewer lift station acceptance, a road abandonment, a water reclamation facility contract, and other administrative items.

• Annexation and LI zoning for 41.145 acres on Dry Pond Road for a 497,000 sq ft warehousing/distribution facility (R-22-J04)
• Variance to waive 10-foot bypass lane for Chick-Fil-A drive-through at 156 Old Farm Road (V-22-J09)
• Rezone 3.56 acres on Commerce Road to MFR for 28 attached units (R-22-J05)
• Resolution 22-07: Award contract to Lakeshore Engineering for I-85 1.0 MGD Water Reclamation Facility
• Ordinance 22-02 amending wrecker services; Ordinance 22-03 amending alarm ordinance

The work session was informational only; no formal votes were taken. Council discussed several upcoming items including variances, annexations, rezones, and ordinances, all scheduled for the next regular meeting on 7/25/2022. A motion to add 'invocation' to the agenda was discussed but not voted on, with a substitute motion proposed for the next meeting. Public comments were heard on the invocation topic.

• Discussed variance V-22-J08 to reduce rear setback from 40 to 30 feet (next: 7/25/2022)
• Discussed variance V-22-J09 to waive drive-through bypass lane for Chick-Fil-A (next: 7/25/2022)
• Discussed annexation and LI zoning for 41.145 acres for logistics facility (next: 7/25/2022)
• Discussed rezone R-22-J05 to MFR for 28 attached units (next: 7/25/2022)
• Discussed rezone R-22-J06 to change conditions for attached units (next: 7/25/2022)
• Discussed rezone R-22-J07 for community center (next: 7/25/2022)
• Discussed ordinance LUMC 22-01 on fences and walls (next: 7/25/2022)
• Discussed multiple ordinances and resolutions including wrecker services, alarms, sewer lift station, road abandonment, and water reclamation facility contract (next: 7/25/2022)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will consider several rezoning, annexation, variance, and preliminary plat requests, including a major warehouse facility, a Chick-fil-A drive-through variance, and a townhome development. The commission will also vote on an ordinance amending fence and wall regulations. Public hearings will be held for each item.

• Annexation and LI zoning for 41.145 acres on Dry Pond Road (SR 82) for a 497,000 sq ft warehousing/distribution facility
• Variance for Chick-fil-A at 156 Old Farm Road to waive 10-foot-wide bypass lane for drive-through
• Rezoning of 3.56 acres on Commerce Road and Northminster Drive from C-2 to MFR for 22 townhomes
• Rezoning of 3.23 acres on Sycamore Street and Peach Hill Drive to O-I for a community center
• Ordinance LUMC 22-01 to amend fence and wall requirements in the Land Use Management Code

City Council - Voting Session

The council approved the annexation and LI zoning for a 125.5-acre light industrial/warehouse facility on Hog Mountain Road (R-22-J03) by a 3-2 vote, with conditions. It also approved three related variances for parking, erosion buffer, and wetlands buffer, each 4-1. A separate 156.46-acre annexation and PCD zoning request (R-22-J02) was withdrawn by the applicant. The council also approved the 2022 budget adjustment, appointments, and a $4,160 raise for the city manager.

• Approved R-22-J03 annexation and LI zoning for 125.5 acres on Hog Mountain Rd (3-2)
• Approved V-22-J02 parking variance for warehouse (4-1)
• Approved V-22-J03 erosion buffer variance (4-1)
• Approved V-22-J04 wetlands buffer variance (4-1)
• Withdrawn R-22-J02 annexation and PCD zoning for 156.46 acres on Old Pendergrass Rd
• Approved 2022 budget adjustment (unanimous)
• Appointed Dawn Maddox to Jackson County Library Board (4-0, Maddox abstained)
• Approved $4,160 raise for city manager effective 07-01-2022 (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The council unanimously approved $2.00 per hour raises for all full-time and part-time public safety employees. It also unanimously approved the Lawrenceville Street waterline bid (Resolution 22-04). Several annexation, zoning, and variance requests were discussed but not voted on, with decisions postponed to the June 20 meeting. Three sign variances for Speedway were withdrawn.

• Approved $2.00/hour raises for all public safety employees (unanimous)
• Approved Lawrenceville Street waterline bid, Resolution 22-04 (unanimous)
• Discussed R-22-J02 annexation/zoning for 156.46 acres on Old Pendergrass Road; postponed to 6/20
• Discussed R-22-J03 annexation/zoning for 125.5 acres on Hog Mountain Road; postponed to 6/20
• Discussed variances V-22-J02 through V-22-J04 for Hog Mountain Road property; postponed to 6/20
• Withdrew sign variances V-22-J05, V-22-J06, V-22-J07 for Speedway
• Discussed 2022 budget adjustment; postponed to 6/20
• Discussed appointment to Jackson County Library Board; postponed to 6/20

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on several annexation, zoning, and variance requests. The most consequential item is a proposed 156.46-acre annexation and Planned Community Development zoning for an active adult residential community (358 lots) off Old Pendergrass Road, which staff recommends denying. The commission will also consider a 125.5-acre light industrial/warehouse annexation and zoning on Hog Mountain Road, plus related variances, and two preliminary plats.

• R-22-J02: Annexation and PCD zoning for 156.46 acres off Old Pendergrass Road and Lewis Sailors Road; proposed active adult community (358 lots); staff recommends denial of annexation and PCD zoning.
• R-22-J03: Annexation and LI zoning for 125.5 acres on Hog Mountain Road including Hickory Chase Drive; proposed light industrial/warehouse; staff recommends approval with conditions.
• V-22-J02, V-22-J03, V-22-J04: Variances for the Hog Mountain Road property to reduce parking, stream buffer, and wetland buffer requirements; staff recommends approval.
• V-22-J05, V-22-J06, V-22-J07: Sign variances for Speedway at 4932 Highway 129 to increase sign area, allow pole sign, and increase height; staff recommends denial.
• Preliminary plats: RWH Home Builders (8 lots on Elder Drive) and Walnut Fork Investors (Henry D. Robinson Boulevard extension); staff recommends approval.

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a voting session to decide on several items, including a $11.58 million loan from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the I-85 Water Reclamation Plant, budget adjustments for fiscal year 2022, and a new ordinance regulating golf carts and other motorized carts. The council will also hear a presentation on leak insurance and may enter executive session for property acquisition.

• Approval of GEFA loan up to $11,580,000 for I-85 Water Reclamation Plant
• 2022 budget adjustments (ordinances BA 22-04, BA 22-05, BA 22-06) including salary increases totaling $238,695.38 for 2022
• Golf Cart Ordinance (Ordinance 2022-01) adding Article III 'Motorized Carts' to Chapter 50
• Presentation on leak insurance
• Executive session for property acquisition

The City Council approved a GEFA loan for the I85 Water Reclamation Plant, adopted 2022 budget adjustments for police and water/sewer, and unanimously adopted a golf cart ordinance. A salary budget adjustment was postponed to the next month. Public comments raised concerns about fence ordinance enforcement.

• Approved GEFA loan for I85 Water Reclamation Plant (4-0, Kinney abstained)
• Adopted police budget adjustment (4-0, Kinney abstained)
• Adopted water & sewer budget adjustment (4-0, Kinney abstained)
• Postponed salary budget adjustment until next month
• Adopted golf cart ordinance (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including proposed adjustments to the 2022 budget and a new ordinance regulating motorized carts (golf carts) on city streets and paths. The council will also discuss proposed payroll rates and receive monthly reports. No final votes are scheduled at this work session.

• Ordinance BA 22-04 (Police) and BA 22-05 (W&S) amending the FY2022 budget
• Ordinance 2022-01 adding Article III 'Motorized Carts' to Chapter 50, with $15 registration fee and $20 late penalty
• Discussion of proposed payroll rates
• Monthly reports
• Executive session on disposition/lease of property

The Jefferson City Council held a work session on May 9, 2022, where they discussed the 2022 budget adjustments, a golf cart ordinance, and proposed payroll rates. No formal votes were taken on these items; they are scheduled for further discussion at the next meeting on May 23, 2022. The council also received monthly reports and held an executive session on property disposition/lease, but no action was taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Discussed 2022 budget adjustments; next discussion 5/23/2022
• Discussed golf cart ordinance; next discussion 5/23/2022
• Discussed proposed payroll rates; next discussion 5/23/2022
• Received monthly reports (presentation)
• Held executive session on property disposition/lease; no action taken

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council voting session will consider approving $4,280,016 in equipment bids for the I-85 1.0 MGD Water Reclamation Facility, as recommended by the engineering consultant. The council will also vote on a variance to allow a larger wall sign (437.73 sq ft instead of 256 sq ft) on a warehouse facing I-85. Other items include discussion of speed cushions, a golf cart committee, and an intergovernmental agreement with Jackson County for elections.

• Water reclamation equipment bids totaling $4,280,016, including $700,600 for aeration system and $658,913 for dewatering system
• V-22-J01 variance to increase wall sign allowance from 256 to 437.73 sq ft for warehouse at 1500 Hog Mountain Road (Map/Parcel 079 015)
• Speed cushion discussion
• Chief Wirthman - Golf Cart Committee
• IGA with Jackson County to conduct elections

The council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Jackson County to conduct elections by a 3-2 vote, with concerns raised about communication and potential legal fees. They also unanimously approved a variance for a larger wall sign at a warehouse on Hog Mountain Road, and unanimously approved water reclamation equipment bids. A presentation on speed cushions for Martin Street was given, and a golf cart ordinance was discussed for a future meeting.

• Approved IGA with Jackson County to conduct elections (3-2)
• Approved V-22-J01 variance for wall sign increase to 437.73 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved water reclamation equipment bids (unanimous)
• Discussed speed cushion plan for Martin Street (presentation)
• Discussed golf cart ordinance, to be brought to council in May

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will discuss a variance request to enlarge a wall sign on a warehouse facing I-85, along with other business. The council will also hear about a proposed annexation and zoning for an active adult community, discuss speed cushions and a golf cart committee, and consider resolutions for Georgia Cities Week and an elections agreement with Jackson County.

• V-22-J01: Variance to increase wall sign allowance from 256 to 437.73 sq ft for warehouse at 1500 Hog Mountain Road (Map/Parcel 079 015)
• R-22-J02: Annexation and PCD zoning for 156.46 acres on Old Pendergrass Road and Lewis Sailors Road (postponed to June by Planning Commission)
• Resolution 22-01: Recognizing Georgia Cities Week, April 24-30, 2022
• IGA with Jackson County to conduct elections
• Speed cushion discussion and golf cart committee update

The council unanimously approved the agenda and a Cities Week resolution. A wall sign variance for a warehouse facing I-85 was discussed but not voted on, with action scheduled for the next meeting. Speed cushion placement on Martin and Cooley Streets was also discussed, with staff to investigate locations.

• Approved agenda with public comment moved after administration (unanimous)
• Adopted Cities Week resolution (unanimous)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two items: a request to annex 156.46 acres into the city for a Planned Community Development (PCD) zoning, and a variance for a wall sign. Staff recommends denial of the annexation and conditional approval of the PCD zoning if annexed, citing concerns about rural character, service costs, and compatibility with nearby quarry operations. The commission will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

• Annexation and PCD zoning for 156.46 acres on Old Pendergrass Road and Lewis Sailors Road, proposed for 358 active adult lots and 8 estate lots (staff recommends denial)
• Variance to increase wall sign allowance from 256 to 437.73 sq ft for a warehouse facing I-85 on Hog Mountain Road (staff recommends approval)
• Public hearing scheduled for April 4, 2022; voting session by Mayor and City Council on April 25, 2022
• Staff report notes Jackson County moratorium on residential development applications until September 2022
• Traffic impact study estimates 2,021 trips per day at buildout

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council voting session will decide on a conditional use permit for a food-grade vinegar production facility on Wolf Way Road, and will discuss the city's health insurance renewal options. The agenda also includes intergovernmental agreements with Jackson County for elections and water/sewerage, bids for the 76 Sycamore Street property, budget adjustments, and appointments to the Planning Commission and Downtown Development Authority.

• Conditional use permit CU-22-J01 for Buckel Design Group LLC to produce food-grade natural vinegar on 7.239 acres on Wolf Way Road (Map/Parcel 069016M and 069016K)
• Health insurance renewal: Anthem medical plan premium increase of 19% ($1,918,759) with options for $2,000 deductible or reduced city contribution
• IGA with Jackson County to conduct elections
• IGA with Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority
• Appointment of Bob Brownell to Planning Commission and Ryan Ginn and Josh Barrett to Downtown Development Authority

The Jefferson City Council approved a conditional use permit for Buckel Design Group LLC to produce food-grade natural vinegar on 7.239 acres on Wolf Way Road. They also approved the health insurance renewal, an IGA with Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority, budget adjustments, and several appointments. Bids for the 76 Sycamore Street transmission shop were rejected, and an IGA with Jackson County to conduct elections was discussed for a future meeting.

• Approved conditional use permit for vinegar production (unanimous)
• Approved health insurance renewal with $1,500 deductible and frozen employee contributions (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for 76 Sycamore Street transmission shop (4-1)
• Approved 2021 and 2022 budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Appointed Bob Brownell to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan Ginn and Josh Barrett to Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will discuss a conditional use permit for food-grade vinegar production on a 7.239-acre site on Wolf Way Road, along with bids for the Sycamore Street transmission shop, an engineering quote, budget adjustments, an elections IGA, and health insurance renewal. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the conditional use.

• Conditional use CU-22-J01 for food-grade vinegar production on 7.239 acres on Wolf Way Road (Map/Parcel 069016M & 069016K)
• Discuss bids for 76 Sycamore Street (Transmission Shop)
• Discuss quote from Water Design for engineering
• 2021 and 2022 budget adjustments (Ordinances BA 22-02, BA 22-03, BA 21-29)
• IGA with Jackson County to conduct elections

The work session was largely procedural, with the only formal action being the unanimous adoption of the agenda and approval of a quote from Water Design for engineering services. All other items, including the conditional use permit for vinegar production, bids for 76 Sycamore Street, a Planning Commission appointment, budget adjustments, an intergovernmental agreement for elections, and health insurance renewal, were discussed and deferred to the next voting meeting on March 28, 2022.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Water Design engineering quote (unanimous)
• Discussed CU-22-J01 conditional use for vinegar production; next 3/28/2022
• Discussed bids for 76 Sycamore Street; motion to reject withdrawn; next 3/28/2022
• Discussed Bob Brownell appointment to Planning Commission; next 3/28/2022
• Discussed 2021 and 2022 budget adjustments; next 3/28/2022
• Discussed IGA with Jackson County for elections; next 3/28/2022
• Discussed health insurance renewal; next 3/28/2022

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for Buckel Design Group LLC to produce food-grade natural vinegar on a 7.239-acre vacant lot in a Light Industrial district on Wolf Way. Staff recommends approval. The commission will also approve minutes from the February meeting and review public hearing procedures.

• Conditional use permit CU-22-J01 for food-grade vinegar production on 7.239 acres at Wolf Way between Galilee Church Road and MLK Ave (Map/Parcel 069016M & 069016K)
• Staff report recommends approval with no additional conditions
• Public hearing scheduled for March 7, 2022; City Council hearing March 14 and voting session March 28
• Approval of February 7, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will vote on a rezoning request for 5.68 acres on Storey Lane, changing it from C-2 (Highway Commercial) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to allow five single-family lots. The council will also consider budget adjustments, a proposed water leak adjustment policy, and other administrative items. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and an executive session on property acquisition.

• Rezone R-22-J01: 5.68 acres on Storey Lane from C-2 to R-1 for 5 single-family lots (staff recommends approval with conditions)
• Budget Adjustments (Ordinance BA 22-01, Police)
• Proposed Water Leak Adjustment Policy
• Monthly Reports
• Executive Session - Property Acquisition

The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of 5.68 acres on Storey Lane from C-2 to R-1 for five single-family lots, budget adjustments, a water leak adjustment policy effective 01-01-2022, and $40,920 in funds for Exit 137 beautification. The council also adopted the agenda and minutes, and received monthly reports as a presentation. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved rezoning of 5.68 acres on Storey Lane from C-2 to R-1 for 5 single-family lots (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved water leak adjustment policy effective 01-01-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $29,870 from tree council fund and $11,050 from hotel/motel fund for Exit 137 beautification (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Jan 7 and Jan 10 meetings (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will discuss a rezoning request for 5.68 acres on Storey Lane from C-2 (Highway Commercial) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to allow five single-family lots, with a staff recommendation of approval. The council will also discuss housing specifications, a proposed water leak adjustment policy, and budget adjustments. The agenda includes proclamations and awards, but no final votes are scheduled at this work session.

• Rezone R-22-J01: 5.68 acres on Storey Lane from C-2 to R-1 for 5 single-family lots (staff recommends approval)
• Housing specification discussion: lot sizes, house sizes, zoning requirements, jobs-housing balance
• Proposed Water Leak Adjustment Policy
• Budget Adjustments
• Arbor Day Proclamation and Police Department Awards

The Jefferson City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a rezoning request for 5.68 acres on Storey Lane from C-2 to R-1 for five single-family lots, a proposed water leak adjustment policy, and budget adjustments, all to be revisited at the next meeting on February 28, 2022. The council also heard presentations on an Arbor Day proclamation, police awards, and housing specifications, and held an executive session on property acquisition and personnel with no action taken.

• Adopted the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Discussed rezoning R-22-J01 (Acorn Partners I, LLC) for 5.68 acres on Storey Lane; next meeting 2/28/2022.
• Discussed proposed Water Leak Adjustment Policy; next meeting 2/28/2022.
• Discussed Budget Adjustments; next meeting 2/28/2022.
• Held executive session on property acquisition and personnel; no action taken.
• Adjourned the work session.

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone approximately 5.68 acres on Storey Lane from C-2 (Highway Commercial) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) for a proposed 5-lot subdivision. They will also review a preliminary plan for a 67.334-acre single-family subdivision called Northminster Farms. The meeting includes approval of the December 6, 2021 minutes and a review of public hearing procedures.

• Rezone R-22-J01: 5.68 acres on Storey Lane from C-2 to R-1 for 5 single-family lots (staff recommends approval with conditions)
• Preliminary Plan approval for Northminster Farms: 67.334 acres at YZ Sailors Road and Mauldin Road for single-family subdivision
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2021 meeting
• Review of public hearing procedures

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold a voting session to consider two items: a request to rezone about 5.68 acres on Storey Lane from highway commercial to single-family residential, and preliminary plan approval for a 67-acre single-family subdivision. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a review of public hearing procedures.

• Rezone R-22-J01: 5.68 acres on Storey Lane from C-2 to R-1 for 5 single-family lots
• Preliminary plan for Northminster Farms: 67.334 acres at YZ Sailors Road and Mauldin Road
• Applicant for rezone: Acorn Partners I, LLC; property owner: Jackson Land Properties, LLC
• Applicant for subdivision: Southern Heritage Homes
• Staff recommends conditional approval for the rezone

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council is holding a work session to discuss administrative appointments, including the swearing in of municipal and associate judges, the appointment of Wendy Wilson as Election Superintendent, and appointments to the Downtown Development Authority and Tree Council. They will also receive monthly department reports for December 2021 and may enter executive session for property acquisition.

• Swearing in of Municipal Judge and Associate Judge
• Appointment of Wendy Wilson as Election Superintendent
• Appointment of councilmember to DDA
• Tree Council Appointment
• Executive Session - Property Acquisition

The Jefferson City Council held a work session and made several appointments. It unanimously approved the agenda and appointed Wendy Wilson as Election Superintendent. The council also unanimously swore in Judge Douglas Kidd and Associate Judge David Quilliams, and made appointments to the DDA and Tree Council. No other substantive decisions were made; the council entered executive session for property acquisition but took no action.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Swore in Municipal Judge Douglas Kidd and Associate Judge David Quilliams
• Appointed Wendy Wilson as Election Superintendent (unanimous)
• Appointed councilmember to DDA (3-0, Mobley recused)
• Appointed Tree Council member (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for property acquisition, no action taken

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Jefferson City Council is holding a special called meeting to hear presentations from Jefferson City Schools and on the I-85 Water Pollution Control Plant project. The council will also make appointments for mayor pro tempore and committee chairs, and discuss public safety, discipline strategy, and strategic planning.

• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore and establishment of committees
• Jefferson City Schools presentation covering 97.6% graduation rate and $34.78M FY2022 budget
• Water Reclamation Project update with estimated construction cost of $15.38M
• Public Safety update from Police Chief and Fire Chief
• Discussion of Discipline Strategy Execution Leadership and Strategic Planning

The City Council unanimously appointed Councilmember Steve Kinney as Mayor Protempore and established four committees (Exit Beautification, Pool Improvement, Logo, and Walkability) with designated chairs and subchairs. The meeting also included presentations from the school system, police and fire chiefs, and a water reclamation project update, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Appointed Steve Kinney as Mayor Protempore (unanimous)
• Established Exit Beautification, Pool Improvement, Logo, and Walkability committees (unanimous)
• Appointed committee chairs/subchairs: Exit Beautification (Mark Mobley, Steve Kinney), Pool Improvements (Cody Cain, Steve Kinney), Logo (Dawn Maddox, Clint Roberts), Walkability (Clint Roberts, Dawn Maddox) (unanimous)