Macon-Bibb County public meetings in 2022

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

This special called meeting consists of procedural items and subcommittee reports. No specific projects, ordinances, or policy decisions are detailed in the agenda.

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed potential pedestrian safety improvements on North Ave./Gray Highway and a proposed field trip to Millerfield/Jeffersonville Road.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission will review an ordinance expressing official support for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The meeting also includes accepting federal VOCA grants for the Solicitor General and District Attorney. Additionally, commissioners will discuss street light installation requests and alcohol beverage licenses.

• Ordinance for 'Official Support For Muscogee (Creek) Nation'
• $164,677.00 VOCA grant for the Bibb County Solicitor General
• $166,803.00 VOCA grant for the District Attorney’s Office
• Street light installation requests for Greenbriar Road East and Ell Street
• Alcohol beverage license applications for M&M and Corner Grocery

The Commission adopted an ordinance to formalize support for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and approved several grants and street light installations. The body also issued decisions on alcohol beverage licenses, denying one renewal and approving one new license.

• Approved ordinance for Official Support For Muscogee (Creek) Nation (unanimous)
• Denied alcohol beverage license renewal for M&M Grocery (unanimous)
• Approved new alcohol beverage license for Corner Grocery with inspection conditions (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement for District Attorney's RISE Initiative/Project Safety Net (unanimous)
• Approved $164,677.00 VOCA Grant for the Bibb County Solicitor General (unanimous)
• Approved $166,803.00 VOCA Grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved street light installations for Buford Place, Von Reg Drive, McMillan Drive, Ell Street, and Greenbriar Road East (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution endorsing the Middle Georgia—Robins Air Force Base Sustainability Plan. The agenda also includes several requests for street light installations and the acceptance of federal VOCA grant funds. Additionally, the board will consider an ordinance expressing official support for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

• Ordinance establishing 'Official Support For Muscogee (Creek) Nation'
• Endorsement of Middle Georgia—Robins Air Force Base Sustainability Plan
• Landscape maintenance agreement with Paulk Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. at $26,000 per cut
• Acceptance of a $164,677 VOCA grant for the Bibb County Solicitor General
• Pilot program for small businesses and DBEs for mowing and lawn services

Committee of the Whole

The committee will review multiple requests for new street light installations at various locations. Agenda items also include endorsing a sustainability plan for the Middle Georgia—Robins Air Force Base and authorizing a small business mowing pilot program. Discussions regarding the Macon Mall revitalization tour are also scheduled.

• Endorsement of Middle Georgia—Robins Air Force Base Sustainability Plan
• Street light installations at Morningside Drive, Glenridge Drive, and Juanita Drive
• Pilot program for small business mowing and lawn maintenance services
• Landscape maintenance contract with Paulk Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. ($26,000 per cut)
• Macon Mall revitalization tour discussions regarding the courthouse and amphitheater

The Committee of the Whole approved a pilot program for local small businesses to provide mowing and lawn maintenance. The commission also authorized a landscape maintenance agreement for three cemeteries and approved multiple street light installations.

• Approved Robins Air Force Base Sustainability Plan (unanimous)
• Approved installation of additional street lights at 13 locations (unanimous)
• Approved Small Business Affairs pilot program for mowing and lawn maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 per cut landscape agreement with Paulk Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. for Rose Hill Cemetery and as-needed work at Evergreen and Fort Hill Cemeteries (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 (unanimous)

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board will review minutes from the November 10, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding board nominations and the Bicentennial Kick Off Event. The board will also hold a vote on event vendors.

• Approval of November 10, 2022 Minutes
• Bicentennial Kick Off Event discussion
• Board Nominations
• Vote on Event Vendors
• Committee reports

The Board approved the creation of an events line item for the Rosa Parks Square account and transferred $1,200 into it from the advertisement budget. The board also approved the minutes from the November 10, 2022, meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved adding an events line item to the Rosa Parks Square account (unanimous)
• Approved moving $1,200 from advertisement line item to events line item (unanimous)

Pre-Commission Meeting

The meeting includes several appointments to local boards and authorities. Officials are also reviewing new alcohol beverage licenses for various businesses and evaluating significant contracts. These include funding for airport studies, road widening projects, and fire department equipment.

• Lease-purchase agreement for six fire engines and one aerial platform truck up to $7,847,395.08
• Acceptance of a $1,246,466.00 ARPA grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit
• Change order for Atlas Technical Consultants regarding Bass Road Widening in the amount of $497,474.00
• Purchase and sale agreement with StageRight for performance stage equipment totaling $141,600
• New alcohol beverage licenses for businesses including Ovations Food Services LP

The Commission approved several high-value contracts, including a lease-purchase for fire department vehicles and a $1.2M grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit. They also approved multiple alcohol licenses and budget amendments, while a proposal to fund violence interrupters failed to pass.

• Approved lease-purchase for 6 fire engines and 1 aerial platform truck not to exceed $7,847,395.08
• Approved $1,246,466.00 ARPA grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit
• Denied motion to add $500,000 for Violence Interrupters (3-3 vote)
• Approved $497,474.00 change order for Bass Road Widening project
• Approved $141,600 for performance stage equipment from 2018 SPLOST funds
• Approved 20 street lights for Chandler Downs
• Approved alcohol licenses for 7 businesses; license for Macon City Auditorium tabled
• Approved FY2022 General Fund Budget amendment to $191,092,357.00

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several appointments to local boards and approving various financial agreements. Items include budget amendments, grant acceptances, and infrastructure project funding. Most items are presented within the consent agenda for approval.

• Lease-purchase agreement up to $7,847,395.08 for six fire engines and one aerial platform truck
• $497,474.00 change order for the Bass Road Widening Project engineering services
• Acceptance of a $1,246,466.00 ARPA grant for the Macon Judicial Circuit
• $141,600 purchase of performance stage equipment for the Coliseum and Convention Center
• $48,342,682.00 supplemental appropriation to account for FY23 outstanding purchase orders

Board of Commissioners

The Board is conducting a public hearing regarding the closure and abandonment of a portion of the right-of-way adjacent to 666 Plum Street. This action would remove the path from the official Macon-Bibb County road map.

• Abandonment of right-of-way adjacent to 666 Plum Street

Martin Luther King Jr. Board

The Martin Luther King Jr. Board meeting includes the approval of September 1, 2022, minutes and a budget update from Dr. Henry Ficklin. The board will also introduce new member Rabbi Bahar.

• Approval of September 1, 2022, minutes
• Budget discussion with Dr. Henry Ficklin
• Introduction of new member Rabbi Bahar

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

This agenda consists of procedural items and subcommittee reports. The board will review updates on policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and coordination, and approve minutes from September 20, 2022.

• Approval of September 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports regarding policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and interagency coordination

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board approved a stipend for wheelchair reflectors and established a Public Communications subcommittee. The board also discussed school zone speed camera enforcement and GDOT crosswalk installations on Gray Highway.

• Approved up to $500 stipend for Charise Stephens to order reflectors for wheelchairs and handicap equipment (unanimous)
• Created a subcommittee for Public Communications (unanimous)
• Appointed David Gowan, Elaine Lucas, Gregory Brown, and Henry Ficklin to the Public Communications subcommittee (unanimous)
• Approved revisiting the reflectors program for motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes for November 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Changed December 20, 2022 meeting time to 11:30 a.m. (unanimous)

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission meeting includes several grant approvals for community services and infrastructure. This includes funding for home repairs, youth programs, and emergency shelter. The commission will also consider an airport management contract extension and a new Land Bank Authority appointment.

• Contract extension with TBI Airport Management, Inc. up to $226,562.88
• Brookdale Resource Center plumbing and shower project for $250,626.00
• CDBG grant of $133,000.00 to Rebuilding Macon, Inc. for home repairs
• CDBG grant of $58,248.00 to Salvation Army, Inc. for emergency shelter
• Appointment of Veronica McLendon to the Land Bank Authority

The Pre-Commission approved several Community Development Block Grants for home repairs, youth programs, and homeless services. The body also extended an airport management contract and approved a Title VI Compliance Policy and Plan.

• Approved appointment of Veronica McLendon to Land Bank Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved $226,562.88 contract extension for TBI Airport Management, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $250,626.00 for Brookdale Resource Center upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved $133,000.00 CDBG grant to Rebuilding Macon, Inc. for home repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $54,000.00 CDBG grant to Rebuilding Macon, Inc. for Volunteer Youth Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $58,248.00 CDBG grant to Salvation Army, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000.00 CDBG grant to Mentors Project of Bibb County, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $34,503.00 grant for Pace Center for Girls (7-1, 1 abstention)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a $36,274,738 supplemental appropriation for the 2023 Capital Improvements Program. The agenda also includes decisions on allocating up to $2,151,240 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and several community development grants.

• $36,274,738 appropriation for the 2023 Capital Improvements Program
• Appropriation of up to $2,151,240 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• $145,000 contract with Naturchem, Inc. for roadside weed spraying
• New alcohol beverage licenses for Macon Crab House and Bloomfield Package
• Various Community Development Block Grant agreements for local non-profits

Committee of the Whole

The Committee approved an ordinance establishing protections against discrimination in places of public accommodation. It also authorized the re-appropriation of $300,000 for improvements to Cotton Avenue Plaza, First Street, and Rosa Parks Square. The appointment of a Director of Vehicle Maintenance was tabled.

• Approved re-appropriation of $300,000 from SPLOST revenues for Cotton Avenue Plaza, First Street and Rosa Parks Square (5-3)
• Approved ordinance establishing protections against discrimination in places of public accommodation (5-3)
• Approved renaming Macon City Auditorium to 'C. Jack Ellis City Auditorium' (5-3)
• Tabled appointment of Keith Butler as Director of Vehicle Maintenance (5-3)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

This meeting consists of procedural items and committee reports. The board will review updates from the Design and Communication, Fund Raising, and Board Development committees and approve minutes from October 13, 2022.

• Approval of October 13, 2022, minutes
• Design and Communication committee report
• Fund Raising committee report
• Board Development committee report

The board approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022, meeting. Members discussed a posted RFP for design and communications, potential fundraising events, and a grant application for the Downtown Challenge Grant.

• Approved October 13, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing budget appropriations for the 2023 Capital Improvements Program and American Rescue Plan Act funds. The agenda also includes new alcohol beverage licenses and various community development grants.

• Appropriation of up to $2,151,240 in American Rescue Plan Act funds
• A $36,274,738 supplemental appropriation for the 2023 Capital Improvements Program
• A $145,000 contract with NaturChem, Inc. for roadside weed spraying
• Community Development Block Grant awards including $76,044 to Homefirst Housing Resource Services
• New alcohol beverage licenses for Macon Crab House and Bloomfield Package

The Committee approved a $36.2 million Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Year 2023 and over $2.1 million in ARP funding. The board also granted several community development block grants and approved three new alcohol beverage licenses.

• Approved $36,274,738.00 for FY 2023 Capital Improvements Program (8-1)
• Approved appropriation of up to $2,151,240.00 in ARP funds (unanimous)
• Approved new alcohol licenses for Macon Crab House, Bloomfield Package, and Melody Magic Mart (7-1 for Melody Magic Mart)
• Approved $145,000 Right Of Way Spraying Contract with Naturchem, Inc. (8-1)
• Approved 7 CDBG grants totaling $182,157 for housing, youth, and homeless services (unanimous)
• Approved agreements with Passero Associates and Goodwyn Mills Cawood for airport services (unanimous)
• Approved installation of street lights at 1180 Bartlett Street and 3357 Warpath Road; denied request for Calloway Drive (unanimous)
• Approved planting of a pollinator garden and a memorial tree/plaque at Amerson River Park (unanimous)

Pre-Commission Meeting

The meeting includes reviews of new alcohol beverage licenses and appointments to the Hospital Authority Board. Officials will also consider a $10,000 grant for fire department equipment and street light requests. Additionally, the body will discuss an ordinance to use SPLOST funds for cemetery and road improvements.

• Appropriation of up to $3,579,763 from SPLOST for Rose Hill Cemetery, Bass Road, and Macon City Auditorium
• New alcohol beverage licenses for Pinebrook Spirits LLC and Triangle Food & Gas
• $10,000 GEMA Homeland Security Grant for fire department equipment
• Appointment of nominees to the Hospital Authority Board
• Street light installation requests for Sue Court and Sue Drive

The Commission approved several alcohol licenses and a $10,000 fire department grant. It also authorized $3,579,763 from 2018 SPLOST funds for Rose Hill Cemetery, Bass Road, and the Macon City Auditorium. Additionally, the body approved the county's updated Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved $3,579,763 SPLOST appropriation for Rose Hill Cemetery, Bass Road, and Macon City Auditorium (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol licenses for Pinebrook Spirits, Triangle Food & Gas, and Bi Lo Mart (Unanimous)
• Denied alcohol license for Corner Grocery (Unanimous)
• Approved denial of alcohol licenses for Reliance Food Mart (8-1) and Jaya Food and Gas (5-4)
• Approved $10,000 GEMA//HS grant for fire department protective equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of five street lights on Sue Drive and Sue Court (Unanimous)
• Approved nominees for the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved update to the Macon-Bibb County Comprehensive Plan (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several alcohol beverage license applications and updates to the county's Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes a $10,000 grant for fire department equipment and street light installation requests. The board will also consider an ordinance to appropriate up to $3,579,763 from SPLOST funds for cemetery, road, and auditorium improvements.

• Appropriation of up to $3,579,763.00 from 2018 SPLOST for Rose Hill Cemetery, Bass Road, and Macon City Auditorium
• Acceptance of a $10,000 GEMA/HS grant for fire department personal protective equipment
• Review of license denials for Reliance Food Mart and Jaya Food and Gas Inc.
• New alcohol beverage licenses for Pinebrook Spirits, Triangle Food & Gas, and Bi Lo Mart
• Approval of street light installations on Sue Drive and Sue Court

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board will review various subcommittee reports and discuss the Vision Zero GDOT/Macon-Bibb MOU. The meeting also includes the GOHS FY 2022 Grant Closeout.

• Subcommittee reports on policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and coordination
• Vision Zero (GDOT/Macon-Bibb MOU)
• GOHS FY 2022 Grant Closeout

The October 18, 2022 meeting of the Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board was called to order and then adjourned because there were not enough members present to conduct business. No minutes from a prior meeting were available, and no decisions were made. Future meetings were scheduled for November 15, December 20, January 17, and February 14.

• Meeting adjourned without action due to lack of quorum

Macon Violence Prevention Program

The meeting includes a presentation regarding the Macon Violence Prevention program. This update covers information from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and various community organizations.

• Update on Violence Interrupters & Crime Intervention programs
• Grants through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia
• Updates regarding Brookdale Resource Center, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, and Macon Mental Health Matters
• Report on legal action taken on centers of criminal activity

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is considering multiple infrastructure projects, including terminal design and runway improvements at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The agenda also includes funding for road maintenance grants and sidewalk construction on Eisenhower Parkway. Other items include appointments to local boards and a memorial dedication for Anthony Road.

• Ordinance for up to $224,045 for Middle Georgia Regional Airport terminal design
• Agreement with Reeves Construction Company for $1,045,820.00 for Taxiway C rehabilitation
• Agreement with Precision 2000, Inc for $2,199,446 for a runway extension retaining wall
• Appropriation of up to $730,000 for sidewalks along Eisenhower Parkway
• Ordinance for a $2,175,003.30 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant application

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board meeting includes reviews of committee reports and old business. The board will consider the October 5, 2022, minutes. Discussion is also scheduled regarding the installation of a pole and projector in FRPS.

• Approval of October 5, 2022 minutes
• Installation of Pole and Projector in FRPS
• Design and Communication committee report
• Fund Raising committee report
• Board Development committee report

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board approved the installation of a pole and projector in the park and added discussion of the ChiqNic event to the agenda. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting began without a quorum until 12:40 p.m., and quorum was lost again after the second vote.

• Approved minutes from October 5, 2022 special called meeting (unanimous)
• Approved installation of pole and projector in Rosa Parks Square (unanimous)
• Added ChiqNic event discussion to the agenda (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee is reviewing a $2,175,003.30 grant application for road projects and several board appointments. The agenda also includes a contract for right-of-way spraying and a proposal to rename part of Anthony Road.

• $2,175,003.30 LMIG grant application for road projects
• $145,000 contract with Naturchem, Inc. for right-of-way spraying
• $50,120 agreement with Donaldson, Garrett & Associates for surveying services
• Renaming a portion of Anthony Road to 'Robert Scott Boulevard'
• Appointment of 15 members to the Age Friendly Communities Advisory Council

The Committee of the Whole approved a $730,000 supplemental appropriation for sidewalks on Eisenhower Parkway, approved a $2.175M LMIG grant application for road projects, and approved appointments to the Age Friendly Communities Advisory Council and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board. A $145,000 right-of-way spraying contract with Naturchem, Inc. failed on a 4-1 vote. A resolution to rename a portion of Anthony Road 'Robert Scott Boulevard' died for lack of a second, but a separate dedication of that road in honor of Robert Louis Scott was approved unanimously.

• Approved $730,000 supplemental appropriation for Eisenhower Parkway sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved $2,175,003.30 LMIG grant application for road projects (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Age Friendly Communities Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board (unanimous)
• Approved $50,120 surveying contract with Donaldson, Garrett & Associates (unanimous)
• Failed $145,000 right-of-way spraying contract with Naturchem, Inc. (4-1)
• Died for lack of second: resolution to rename Anthony Road 'Robert Scott Boulevard'
• Approved dedication of Anthony Road portion in honor of Robert Louis Scott (unanimous)

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board will hold a special call meeting. The agenda includes an executive session for legal or personnel matters and a vote regarding the Bicentennial Committee's installation of a projector in the park.

• Approval of September 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding legal or personnel matters
• Vote on Bicentennial Committee’s installation of a projector in FRPS

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board voted unanimously to table a proposal to install a pole and projector in the park, citing concerns about permanent installation and potential disruption during future renovations. The board will hold further discussions with county staff and a consultant before a final vote.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal consultation (unanimous)
• Closed executive session with no action taken (unanimous)
• Tabled installation of pole and projector at Rosa Parks Square (unanimous)

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission meeting includes proposals for several infrastructure contracts and grant acceptances. The agenda also features an ordinance to increase fines for littering and the sale of county property.

• Construction contract with Sam Hall & Sons, Inc. for Cotton Avenue Plaza renovation ($570,000)
• Guardrail repair and replacement contract with Gracie Gray Contractor, Inc ($173,543)
• Ordinance to increase minimum fine for dumping debris and yard waste from $25 to $250
• Acceptance of a $90,620.86 H.E.A.T. Grant for the Sheriff's Office
• Sale of property at 672 First Street for $143,000

The Macon-Bibb County Pre-Commission meeting approved multiple contracts, grants, and ordinances. Key actions included a $570,000 contract for Cotton Avenue Plaza renovations, a $147,954 work detail agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections (8-1), and a $173,543 guardrail repair contract. The commission also raised the minimum fine for dumping debris from $25 to $250 (8-1) and approved several grants for highway safety, senior meals, and homeless prevention.

• Approved $570,000 contract with Sam Hall & Sons for Cotton Avenue Plaza renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $147,954 work detail agreement with Georgia Department of Corrections (8-1, Watkins dissenting)
• Approved $173,543 guardrail repair contract with Gracie Gray Contractor (unanimous)
• Approved $90,620.86 HEAT grant for Sheriff's Office traffic enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved $170,114 Meals on Wheels agreement using CDBG-CV funds (unanimous)
• Approved $66,000 homeless prevention grant to Macon-Bibb EOC (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance increasing minimum fine for dumping debris from $25 to $250 (8-1, Lucas dissenting)
• Approved final denial of alcohol license for Jaya Food and Gas (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contracts and grant acceptances. These include infrastructure projects for Cotton Avenue Plaza and roadway guardrails. The board is also considering an ordinance to increase dumping fines.

• $570,000 contract for Cotton Avenue Plaza renovation with Sam Hall & Sons, Inc.
• Increase of minimum fine for dumping debris and yard waste from $25 to $250
• $173,543 contract for guardrail repair and replacement with Gracie Gray Contractor, Inc.
• Acceptance of a $90,620.86 H.E.A.T. Grant for the Bibb County Sheriff's Office
• $170,114 in community development funds for Meals on Wheels Middle Georgia

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding the abandonment and sale of a portion of the public right-of-way. This involves the area at the eastern corner of First Street and Pine Street, specifically in front of 668-686 First Street and 693 Pine Street.

• Public hearing for abandonment and sale of right-of-way at First St and Pine St

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The board will receive updates from subcommittees regarding policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and interagency coordination. The agenda also includes a discussion on Vision Zero. No specific new projects or contracts are listed in this agenda.

• Subcommittee reports
• Vision Zero discussion

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board unanimously approved requesting letters of support from federal lawmakers for a $3 million Safe Streets 4 All grant, which requires a $750,000 local match. The board also approved funding for outreach events, including $300 for Halloween candy and $1,000 for t-shirts from a health department grant, and authorized spending for National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month. No substantive decisions were made on policy or enforcement beyond these approvals.

• Authorized Greg Boike to request letters of support from Senators Ossoff and Warnock and Representative Bishop for the SS4A grant (unanimous)
• Approved $300 for Halloween candy and $1,000 for t-shirts from Health Department Grant (unanimous)
• Authorized PSRB booth at Age Friendly 10th Anniversary Event on October 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized Charise Stephens to spend funds for National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission meeting includes proposals for courtroom furnishings and blight removal services. The agenda also addresses a SPLOST budget amendment and a street dedication on Houston Avenue.

• $200,000 purchase order for debris disposal from blighted house demolitions
• $123,092.60 agreement for new courtroom furnishings
• Agreement with American Red Cross to use recreation facilities as disaster shelters
• 36th Amendment to the 2018 SPLOST Project Timeline and Budget
• Ordinance to dedicate part of Houston Avenue in honor of Pastor Dr. I. Edwin Mack

The Macon-Bibb County Pre-Commission meeting acting as Committee of the Whole approved several contracts and resolutions unanimously, including $123,092.60 for new courtroom furnishings, a facilities use agreement with the American Red Cross for disaster shelters, and a $200,000 purchase order for debris disposal from blighted house demolitions. A street dedication ordinance for Pastor Dr. I. Edwin Mack was also approved. The SPLOST-related items (36th Amendment to timeline/budget, real estate appropriation, and purchase/sale agreement) were each approved 8-1, with Commissioner Watkins dissenting. The meeting also entered executive session for legal, property, and personnel discussions.

• Approved $123,092.60 purchase agreement for new courtroom furnishings (unanimous)
• Approved facilities use agreement with American Red Cross for disaster shelters (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 purchase order for debris disposal from blighted house demolitions (unanimous)
• Approved street dedication ordinance for Pastor Dr. I. Edwin Mack (unanimous)
• Approved 36th Amendment to 2018 SPLOST Project Timeline and Budget (8-1)
• Approved SPLOST and General Fund appropriation for real estate purchase (8-1)
• Authorized mayor to execute purchase and sale agreement for SPLOST (8-1)
• Entered executive session for legal, property, and personnel discussions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several alcohol beverage license applications and various budget appropriations. The agenda also includes appointments to the Board of Health and Pension Trustee Board and a resolution regarding Houston Avenue.

• $200,000 purchase order for debris disposal from blighted house demolitions
• $146,635.90 software license renewal for ECourt services
• $123,092.60 contract for new courtroom furnishings
• $40,000 appropriation for Human Resources file scanning
• Ordinance to amend the streetlight request process

Board of Commissioners

The Macon-Bibb County Commission is holding a public hearing to collect input on renaming a portion of Anthony Road. The proposal was sponsored by Mayor Lester M. Miller.

• Public hearing regarding the renaming of a portion of Anthony Road to 'Robert Scott Boulevard'

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing multiple new alcohol beverage licenses and professional service contracts. The meeting also includes discussions on appointments to the Board of Health and Pension Trustee Board. Additionally, officials will consider budget transfers for the District Attorney's Office and Human Resources.

• $146,635.90 software license renewal for ECourt services
• $69,101 budget transfer to fund a District Attorney case manager position
• $35,120 agreement with Southern Behavioral Services for employee assistance programs
• $40,000 supplemental appropriation for HR record scanning and archiving
• Amendment to the Streetlight Petition Ordinance requirements

The Committee of the Whole approved 9 new alcohol beverage licenses, rejected 1 (The Bottom Corner) to allow more time, and tabled 1 (Manlak 3131 dba Pio Nono Food Mart). They also approved reappointments, a supplemental budget for document scanning, a software agreement for eCourt, an employee assistance program contract, a street light request process amendment, and a budget transfer for a school justice partnership case manager. The meeting included an executive session with no action taken.

• Rejected alcohol license for The Bottom Corner (443 Bay St.) to give applicant more time (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Philosophie (616 Poplar St.) (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Canyan 77 LLC (3726 Jeffersonville Rd.) (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Aarvi 2018 LLC dba Quick Serve (584 Emery Hwy.) (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for TitanMart dba Food Mart (4437 Columbus Rd.) (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for SMR Petroleum dba Hop In (5950 Hawkinsville Rd.) (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Mercer 22 (4555 Mercer University Dr.) (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for El Sazon Homestyle (4524 Forsyth Rd.) (unanimous)

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Macon-Bibb County Committee of the Whole approved 10 new alcohol beverage licenses, rejected one (The Bottom Corner) to allow more time, and tabled one (Manlak 3131 dba Pio Nono Food Mart). The board also approved reappointments to the Board of Health and Pension Trustee Board, a $40,000 supplemental budget for document scanning, a $146,635.90 software license amendment for ECourt, a $35,120 employee assistance program contract, a street light request process code amendment, and a $69,101 budget transfer for a school justice partnership case manager. The meeting entered executive session with a 6-3 vote and took no action.

• Rejected alcohol license for The Bottom Corner at 443 Bay Street to allow more time (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Philosophie at 616 Poplar Street (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Canyan 77, LLC at 3726 Jeffersonville Road (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Aarvi 2018 LLC dba Quick Serve at 584 Emery Highway (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for TitanMart dba Food Mart at 4437 Columbus Road (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for SMR Petroleum dba Hop In at 5950 Hawkinsville Road (unanimous)
• Tabled alcohol license for Manlak 3131 dba Pio Nono Food Mart at 3131 Pio Nono Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $69,101 budget transfer for District Attorney's Office school justice partnership case manager (unanimous)

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board approved the May 12, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. They discussed re-electing the chair and vice chair, with nominations made but no vote recorded. The board also reviewed plans for the ChicNiq event on September 25, 2022, and a Downtown Challenge Grant for quarterly fundraising events.

• Approved minutes from May 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed but did not vote on re-election of chair and vice chair
• Reviewed ChicNiq event scheduled for September 25, 2022, with fees waived
• Discussed Downtown Challenge Grant for $10,000 for quarterly fundraising events

Construction Board of Appeals

The Construction Board of Appeals will review minutes from the April 14, 2021 meeting. The board will also discuss fees for Business Development with Dr. Keith Moffett.

• Discussion of fees for Business Development

Martin Luther King Jr. Board

The board will approve minutes from March 3 and July 7, 2022. New business includes introducing Rabbi Bahar as a new member. Old business involves discussions regarding a budget, monthly shirts, and a children's book.

• Introduction of new member Rabbi Bahar
• Budget discussion with Dr. Henry Ficklin
• Discussion regarding Words of the Month Shirts
• Discussion regarding a Children’s Book

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of June 21 and July 19, 2022, meeting minutes. The board will also receive updates from various subcommittees and discuss Vision Zero.

• Approval of June 21 and July 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports regarding policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and coordination
• Vision Zero discussion

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board met and approved the minutes from June and July. They discussed a $3 million GDOT grant requiring $100,000 in matching funds, and plans for a Homeless Outreach Program tied to a separate grant. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of June 21 and July 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed $3M GDOT grant with $100K match (no vote)
• Discussed creating Homeless Outreach Program by Sept 30 (no vote)

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission meeting includes discussions on board appointments and a contract for juvenile court services. It also features proposed ordinances regarding alcohol licenses and county policy amendments.

• Contract with Evidence-Based Associates, LLC up to $379,890.00 for Juvenile Court services
• Ordinance amending Section 4-56 regarding certain alcohol licensees
• Appointments to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Board and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board
• Amendment to Section 1 of the Policies and Procedures Manual

The Macon-Bibb County Pre-Commission meeting approved several appointments, a contract for juvenile court services, and amendments to the alcohol license code and policies manual. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also entered executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters.

• Approved minutes of August 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar to MLK Jr. Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Howard and Dr. Kathleen Hlavaty to Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Stephen Adams, Janice Jada Sims, Wayne Woodworth to Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board (unanimous)
• Approved $379,890 contract with Evidence-Based Associates for Juvenile Court (unanimous)
• Amended Code Section 4-56 on alcohol license adverse actions (unanimous)
• Amended Section 1 of Policies and Procedures Manual (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal, property, and personnel discussions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners will consider several ordinances regarding pension plan amendments and alcohol licensing. The agenda includes approving contracts for juvenile court services, landfill maintenance, and stormwater repairs. The board will also review the creation of new county positions for an Airport Director and a Benefits Specialist.

• Agreement with Evidence-Based Associates, LLC for Juvenile Court services up to $379,890
• $175,000 appropriation for landfill gas tank maintenance and engineering services
• Creation of an Airport Director position with a $200,000 budget appropriation
• Ratification of Appling Brothers Company contract for $106,000 in stormwater repairs
• Renaming a portion of Anthony Road to 'Robert Scott Boulevard'

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board is meeting to discuss the protocol for electing a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes discussions regarding new members and updates from various committees.

• Discussion of Chair and Vice Chair election protocol
• Discussion of new members
• Committee reports on Design and Communications, Fundraising, and Board Development

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several new alcohol beverage license applications and proposed county contracts. The agenda includes requests for new personnel positions in the airport and human resources departments. It also covers a resolution to rename a portion of Anthony Road.

• $106,000 contract ratification with Appling Brothers for emergency stormwater repair
• $125,000 annual SPLOST management contract with Rumcreint Enterprises, LLC
• $175,000 appropriation for Walker Road Landfill gas well maintenance and repairs
• New Airport Director position with a budget of up to $200,000
• New Benefits Specialist position in Human Resources with a budget of up to $85,000

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission meeting includes a proposal to reduce the county millage rate. The agenda also covers SPLOST fund appropriations for electric buses and Cliffview Lake Park improvements. Other items include grant acceptances, pension plan amendments, and legal settlements.

• Reduction of millage rate from 19.901 to 17.901 Mills
• $2,631,212 SPLOST appropriation for electric buses
• $1,922,839 SPLOST appropriation for Cliffview Lake Park improvements
• $150,000 settlement for Calloway v. Gray
• $200,000 settlement for Corey Perkins v. Macon-Bibb County

The commission unanimously approved reducing the millage rate from 19.901 to 17.901 mills for 2022, along with several grants, contracts, and settlements. They also approved a special election for the Macon Water Authority District 2 seat and renewed participation in the Residential Project Incentive Program. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved millage rate reduction to 17.901 mills (unanimous)
• Approved new alcohol license for Holley Supermarket (unanimous)
• Approved $4,732.04 COVID-19 grant for Juvenile Court (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Peyton Anderson grant for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $38,224.20 grant for voter precinct card postage (unanimous)
• Approved special election for Macon Water Authority District 2 (unanimous)
• Approved pension plan amendments (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 and $200,000 settlements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing an ordinance to reduce the county millage rate from 19.901 to 17.901 mills. The agenda also includes large SPLOST fund appropriations for electric buses and Cliffview Lake Park improvements. Other items include legal settlements and various grant acceptances.

• Ordinance to reduce the millage rate from 19.901 to 17.901 mills
• Appropriation of up to $2,631,212 in SPLOST funds for electric buses
• Appropriation of up to $1,922,839 in SPLOST funds for Cliffview Lake Park improvements
• $200,000 settlement for the Corey Perkins v Macon-Bibb County case
• $150,000 settlement for the Edna Calloway v Tatreau Gray case

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

This meeting consists of procedural items and reviews of subcommittee reports. No specific projects or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Subcommittee reports covering policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and coordination

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board approved a motion to hold $500,000 as matching funds for a Complete Streets Grant, potentially increasing GDOT funding from $500,000 to $3,000,000. They also unanimously approved hiring individuals to complete walking audits. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on road safety, PSAs, and future meeting dates.

• Approved holding $500,000 as matching funds for Complete Streets Grant (unanimous)
• Approved request to hire individuals to complete walking audits (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a resolution for VMWare software renewal and an ordinance regarding the liquor moratorium. The agenda also includes several grant acceptances and alcohol beverage license applications.

• Resolution for Dell VMWare software renewal totaling $278,976.24
• Ordinance to allow limited exceptions to the liquor moratorium for distilled spirits
• Amendment to Walker Road Landfill closure agreement for an additional $1,482,386.23
• Acceptance of a $2,000,000 GDOT grant for runway extension at MGRA
• Purchase of an arena deck ice floor cover system for $185,215.00

Board of Commissioners

The Macon-Bibb County Commission is holding a public hearing to collect input on a resolution. Sponsored by Mayor Lester M. Miller, the proposal seeks to rename a portion of Anthony Road to 'Robert Scott Boulevard'.

• Proposal to rename a portion of Anthony Road to 'Robert Scott Boulevard'

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board will discuss the protocol for electing a Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting also includes discussions regarding new members and committee reports on design, fundraising, and board development.

• Preliminary discussion of Chair and Vice Chair election protocol
• Discussion of new member ChicNiq
• Committee reports on Design and Communications, Fundraising, and Board Development

Complete Streets Compliance Committee

The Complete Streets Compliance Committee held its first organizational meeting on July 14, 2022. No formal actions were taken; members discussed the committee's purpose and potential projects. They agreed to meet quarterly on the third Monday at 9:00 a.m., with the next meeting scheduled for October 17, 2022, when officers will be elected.

• Scheduled next meeting for October 17, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. (consensus)
• Agreed to hold meetings quarterly on the third Monday (consensus)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering various new alcohol beverage licenses and county appointments. The agenda also includes reviewing major contracts for software, landfill closure, and airport improvements.

• $2,385,000 Dell software renewal agreement
• $1,482,386.23 amendment for Walker Road Landfill closure activities
• $2,000,000 GDOT grant for Middle Georgia Regional Airport runway extension
• $185,215 purchase of an arena ice floor cover system for the Coliseum
• New alcohol licenses including 3737 Mercer University Drive and 4690 Presidential Parkway

The Committee of the Whole approved several alcohol licenses, contracts, grants, and ordinances. One alcohol license was denied due to outstanding property taxes. A motion to table the Tobesofkee Recreation Area ordinance failed, and an amendment was approved instead.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Denied alcohol license for Mercer 3737 LLC due to $32,000 in outstanding property taxes (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol licenses for Macon Crab House, Initial Gulmit, Heli & Jia (7-1), Romeiser Food Mart, Khanaji, Velero Food Mart (7-1), Bass Spirits & Cigars, and Bass Package & Cigars
• Reappointed Joe Robinson to Region 5 EMS Council (unanimous)
• Appointed John Goolsby to Fort Hawkins Board (unanimous)
• Approved $185,215 arena deck ice floor cover purchase from Becker Arena Products (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim deed sale to Transit Authority for $10,261 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,482,386.23 amendment for Walker Road Landfill closure (unanimous)

Martin Luther King Jr. Board

The Martin Luther King Jr. Board will discuss committee membership and a budget item for 'Words of the month Shirts.' The meeting also includes discussion regarding a children’s book and play project.

• Committee Membership involving Sara Davis
• Budget Discussion for Words of the month Shirts
• Children’s Book and Play Project

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The agenda consists of procedural items and subcommittee reports. No specific projects or decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of May 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports on policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and coordination

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board unanimously approved supporting installation of state law signage at crosswalks where applicable. They also discussed new in-road crosswalk warning lights as a project, with quotes pending. No other formal decisions were made; updates were given on grants, audits, and outreach.

• Approved support for state law signage at crosswalks (unanimous)
• Discussed in-road crosswalk warning lights at Anthony Road and Montpelier Avenue (no vote)

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission will consider adopting the fiscal year 2023 budget and amending business offense ordinances. The agenda also includes a proposal to purchase 606 Cliffview Drive for use as a park. Additionally, officials will review an agreement for bike lanes on Walnut Street.

• Adoption of the fiscal year 2023 budget
• $100,000 purchase of 606 Cliffview Drive for a park
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 regarding business offenses
• Agreement with Newtown Macon, Inc. for Walnut Street bike lanes

The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved the FY2023 budget ordinance by an 8-1 vote, with Commissioner Watkins dissenting. Three amendments proposed by Commissioner Watkins to add funding for community development plans, street lighting, and youth enrichment programs were each tabled by 8-1 votes. The meeting also approved minutes, entered executive session, and approved an ordinance amending Chapter 16 and a resolution for bicycle lanes.

• Approved FY2023 budget ordinance (8-1)
• Tabled amendment adding $600,000 for community development plans (8-1)
• Tabled amendment adding $175,000 for street lighting (8-1)
• Tabled amendment adding $500,000 for youth enrichment programs (8-1)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 16 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with NewTown Macon for bicycle lanes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the fiscal year 2023 budget ordinance. The agenda also includes several service contracts and a property purchase for use as a park.

• Adoption of the FY23 budget ordinance
• $100,000 purchase and leaseback of 606 Cliffview Drive for use as a park
• $111,839 contract with Williams Communications, Inc. for grounding remediation services
• $50,000 grant to Family Advancement Ministries, Inc. for homeless prevention services
• Agreement with Cranston Engineering Group for the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail project

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several resolutions, including a $50,000 grant for homeless prevention services. The meeting also includes discussions on engineering services for the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and grounding remediation at two sites.

• Appointment of Ethiel Garlington to the Library Board of Trustees
• Engineering services agreement with Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. for Ocmulgee Heritage Trail
• $50,000 grant to Family Advancement Ministries, Inc. for homeless prevention
• $111,839 contract with Williams Communications, Inc. for grounding remediation at Allied Industrial and Town Creek Tower Sites
• Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. as fiscal agent for the Bi-Centennial Committee

The Committee of the Whole approved several items, including a Master Service Agreement with Cranston Engineering Group for the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail – Amerson Connector Project, a $50,000 Emergency Solutions Grant to Family Advancement Ministries for homeless prevention, and a lease agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia. A motion to add an item under contracts for implementation or renewal failed and was not added to the agenda. The committee also entered executive session for legal, property, and personnel discussions.

• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to appoint Ethiel Garlington to Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved Master Service Agreement with Cranston Engineering Group for Ocmulgee Heritage Trail – Amerson Connector Project (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Emergency Solutions Grant to Family Advancement Ministries for homeless prevention (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia for office space at 2992 Crestline Drive (unanimous)
• Motion to add item under contracts for implementation or renewal failed
• Entered executive session for legal, property, and personnel discussions (unanimous)

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board will discuss protocols for electing a Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting also includes discussions regarding new members and committee reports.

• Preliminary discussion of Chair and Vice Chair election protocol
• Discussion of new members, including ChicNiq
• Committee reports from Design and Communications, Fundraising, and Board Development

Pre-Commission Meeting

The meeting includes reviews of several new alcohol beverage license applications, with legal recommendations for denial on some items. The body also considers accepting various State of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council grants for local court programs.

• Recommended denial of alcohol licenses for K K 2021 LLC and Joi’s Pick 2017 Inc due to 'Vice Mart' criteria
• Recommended denial of alcohol license for Jaya Food & Gas Inc (Citgo) at 1803 Pio Nono Avenue
• Acceptance of $128,763 grant for Macon Judicial Circuit Family Treatment Court
• Acceptance of $149,093 grant for Macon Judicial Circuit Veterans Court Program
• Acceptance of $202,568 grant for Macon Judicial Circuit Adult Felony Drug Court Program

The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved a $4.6M contract with CorrectHealth Bibb for inmate medical and mental health services, and appropriated $500,000 in ARPA funds to Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing. Several alcohol licenses were denied or approved, and multiple grants and contracts were accepted.

• Approved CorrectHealth Bibb contract for inmate medical/mental health services ($4,615,273.39)
• Appropriated $500,000 ARPA funds to Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing
• Denied alcohol license for Reliance Food (3590 Napier Ave) as Vice Mart
• Denied alcohol license for Joi's Pick (3691 Spencer Circle) as Vice Mart
• Denied alcohol license for Citgo (1803 Pio Nono Ave) due to proximity to school
• Approved alcohol license for Vista Bar & Lounge (6-1)
• Approved $192,918 fire gear purchase from North America Fire Equipment
• Approved $150,000 settlement in Julia Jackson v. David Davis lawsuit

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing multiple new alcohol beverage licenses and several state justice grants. The agenda also includes authorizations for county service contracts and local infrastructure projects.

• Acceptance of CJCC grants, including $220,529 for the Mental Health Court program
• A $192,918 purchase agreement for V-Force fire protective gear from NAFECO
• An annual contract with Mailsort Macon, Inc. for approximately $225,000 to outsource mail services
• A $106,019.42 purchase of security appliances and licenses for the IT Department
• New alcohol beverage licenses for several businesses, including Bloomfield Store

Board of Commissioners

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Residents may attend in person at City Hall or submit comments via email.

• Public hearing for the FY2023 budget

Martin Luther King Jr. Board

The Martin Luther King Jr. Board agenda for June 2, 2022, indicates that no meeting will be held. The agenda contains only the meeting header and the notation 'No Meeting'.

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board unanimously approved a motion for Dr. Henry Ficklin to work with the Mayor to submit a letter to the Regional Commission to apply for pedestrian safety grants. The board also approved the April 19, 2022 minutes and discussed plans for a press conference, walking audits, and a PSA filming date. No other formal decisions were made; most items were informational or planning discussions.

• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Dr. Ficklin to work with Mayor on grant application letter (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This special called meeting features a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget by Mayor Lester M. Miller. The session is for information regarding the upcoming budget.

• Presentation of the FY23 budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a state grant for public safety pay and repairs to Fire Station 12. The agenda also includes proclamations for heritage months and an executive session regarding legal matters.

• Acceptance of a $797,064.00 state grant for Public Safety Officials and First Responders Pay Supplement
• A $125,426 construction contract for repairs to Fire Station 12
• Sale of approximately 0.17 acres at Cason Street to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority for $22,053.00
• Resolution to close and abandon a portion of Cason Street and an adjacent alleyway
• Lease agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia, Inc. for 2992 Crestline Drive

Board of Commissioners

The Board is holding a public hearing to gather input regarding the proposed closure and abandonment of a portion of Cason Street and an adjacent 10-foot alleyway.

• Public hearing to close and abandon a portion of Cason Street and an adjacent 10' alleyway

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of April 19, 2022 meeting minutes and subcommittee reports. No specific projects or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of April 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports regarding policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and coordination

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board met on May 12, 2022, and approved the minutes from March 10, 2022. They unanimously passed a motion to update the Bylaws to reflect that the Design and Communications subcommittees are now one subcommittee. The board discussed appointing new members, funding for the park, and the upcoming Fitness Festival, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved minutes from March 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaws update to merge Design and Communications subcommittees (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several resolutions regarding county contracts and property. This includes a state grant for public safety pay and repairs to Fire Station 12. The agenda also includes the abandonment of part of Cason Street and a lease agreement.

• Acceptance of $797,064 state grant for public safety officials and first responders pay supplement
• $125,426 contract for Fire Station 12 interior and exterior repairs
• Sale of approximately 0.17 acre at Cason Street to Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority for $22,053
• Lease agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia, Inc. for 2992 Crestline Drive
• Abandonment of a portion of Cason Street and an adjacent 10' alleyway

The Committee of the Whole approved closing and abandoning a portion of Cason Street and an adjacent alleyway, and authorized the sale of the property to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority for $22,053. The committee also approved a $125,426 contract for Fire Station 12 repairs, accepted a $797,064 state grant for public safety pay, and approved a lease with United Cerebral Palsy. A motion to add discussion of the new Election Supervisor to the agenda failed on a roll call vote.

• Approved resolution to close and abandon portion of Cason Street and adjacent 10' alleyway (unanimous)
• Approved quitclaim deed sale of 0.17 acre to Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority for $22,053 (unanimous)
• Failed to add discussion of new Election Supervisor to agenda (3-6)
• Approved $125,426 construction contract with F. H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates for Fire Station 12 repairs (unanimous)
• Accepted $797,064 Public Safety Officials and First Responders Pay Supplement Grant from State of Georgia (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia for office space at 2992 Crestline Drive (unanimous)

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission is reviewing several appointments, contracts, and ordinance changes. Key items include funding for road repairs, housing construction, and downtown lighting. The agenda also includes budget transfers and code amendments regarding nuisance debris and abandoned vehicles.

• $2,264,569.00 contract with Reeves Construction Company for deep patch asphalt resurfacing projects
• $453,533 agreement with Habitat for Humanity for construction of three new single-family homes
• $154,728.72 purchase and installation of a replacement HVAC system for the Government Center
• $104,632.00 grant to Economic Opportunity Council for hotel/motel stays for displaced individuals
• MOU with NewTown BID Management, LLC for a downtown lighting system

The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved all agenda items unanimously, including a $2,264,569 contract with Reeves Construction for deep patch asphalt resurfacing, a $104,632 CDBG-CV grant to the Economic Opportunity Council for hotel/motel stays, a $453,533 agreement with Habitat for Humanity for three new homes, and a $154,728.72 HVAC replacement for the Government Center. The only split vote was an 8-1 approval of an ordinance allowing the Mayor to coordinate abandoned vehicle removal with the Sheriff's Office, with Commissioner Tillman dissenting. Appointments and reappointments to boards were also approved.

• Approved $2,264,569 contract with Reeves Construction for road resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $104,632 CDBG-CV grant to EOC for hotel/motel stays (unanimous)
• Approved $453,533 agreement with Habitat for Humanity for 3 new homes (unanimous)
• Approved $154,728.72 HVAC replacement for Government Center (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with NewTown BID for downtown lighting installation (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance on litter/nuisance debris distinctions (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance for abandoned vehicle removal with Sheriff's Office (8-1, Tillman dissenting)
• Approved appointments: Mayor Miller to Central Georgia JDA, Jean Hagood to Tax Assessors, Dwight Jones to Industrial Authority (all unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a large contract for road repairs and funding for housing assistance. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding nuisance debris and abandoned vehicle removal.

• $2,264,569.00 contract with Reeves Construction for deep patch asphalt resurfacing projects
• $453,533 agreement with Habitat for Humanity for construction of three new single-family homes
• $104,632.00 grant for hotel/motel stays for displaced individuals and families
• $154,728.72 purchase of a replacement HVAC system for the Government Center
• Ordinance to coordinate abandoned vehicle removal with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

This meeting consists of procedural items including subcommittee reports and board membership updates. Reports cover policy, engineering, enforcement, public communication, and interagency coordination.

• Subcommittee reports on policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and coordination
• Reappointing or replacing board members

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board unanimously approved consulting with procurement to engage temporary staff for two walking audits, with stipends to be determined. The board also discussed traffic calming on Ridge Avenue, a flashing light for College Street, and the Jeffersonville Road project timeline. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved consulting with procurement for two walking audits with temps (unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including solar energy projects at local recreation centers. The agenda also includes funding for mental health programs, fire station repairs, and sheriff vehicle equipment. Additionally, the board will review a new alcohol beverage license for a grocery store on Napier Avenue.

• $171,807.44 contract for Sheriff vehicle equipment via Prologic ITS LLC
• Solar rooftop projects at local recreation centers
• $100,000 ARP funds for the Macon Mental Health Matters Program
• $315,500 for fire station repairs and an Assistant Fire Chief position
• Alcohol beverage license for Fine Fare Grocery at 3741 Napier Avenue

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board meeting includes approval of the March 10, 2022, minutes. The agenda also features a discussion regarding the CHICNIQ Event and reports from three committees.

• Approval of March 10, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of CHICNIQ Event
• Communications and Design committee report
• Board Development committee report
• Fund Raising committee report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing alcohol beverage licenses and restructuring the Public Art Board. The meeting includes discussions on funding for mental health programs, fire station repairs, and solar energy projects. Additionally, the committee will consider a grant for the Solicitor General's office.

• $171,807.44 contract for Sheriff vehicle equipment via ProLogic ITS LLC
• $315,500 appropriation for fire station repairs and an Assistant Fire Chief position
• $100,000 ARP funds for the Macon Mental Health Matters Program
• $50,000 VAWA grant acceptance for the Solicitor General
• New alcohol beverage licenses for Fine Fare Grocery, Stop N. Go, and Bloomfield Store

The Committee of the Whole approved several items, including new alcohol licenses for Fine Fare Grocery, a purchase order for Sheriff vehicle equipment, a solar energy agreement amendment, and appropriations for mental health and fire station repairs. Two alcohol licenses were denied for failing to meet food mart requirements. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved alcohol license for Fine Fare Grocery (unanimous)
• Denied alcohol license for Stop N. Go (unanimous)
• Denied alcohol license for Bloomfield Store (unanimous)
• Approved Public Art Board membership restructure (unanimous)
• Approved $171,807.44 purchase order for Sheriff vehicle equipment (unanimous)
• Approved solar energy agreement amendment for four recreation centers (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 appropriation for Macon Mental Health Matters (unanimous)
• Approved $315,500 appropriation for fire station repairs (unanimous)

Martin Luther King Jr. Board

The board will review minutes from the March 3, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes discussions on committee membership and budget matters.

• Committee membership involving Adrianna Beaver and Sara Davis
• Budget discussion led by Adrianna Beaver
• Discussion regarding name tags

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission meeting includes discussions on budget appropriations and organizational changes. Proposed actions include transferring the E-911 department to the Sheriff's Office and approving several service contracts. The agenda also covers new alcohol beverage licenses and street light petitions.

• $4,000,000 SPLOST appropriation for Macon Mall courtroom construction
• Transfer of E-911 Department to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office
• $698,539.29 contract with DISYS Solutions for IT core switch replacements
• $472,780.90 contract with Peed Bros., Inc. for Macon Downtown Airport fencing
• New alcohol beverage licenses for Macon Beer Company and others

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several major infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Items include funding for IT upgrades, airport improvements, and the transfer of E-911 services to the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes decisions on various alcohol beverage licenses.

• Appropriation of up to $4,000,000 from SPLOST funds for courtroom construction at Macon Mall
• Agreement with DISYS Solutions, Inc. for $698,539.29 for IT core switch replacements
• Contract with Peed Bros., Inc. for $472,780.90 to install an airport perimeter fence
• Final denial of an alcohol license for a Dollar General location
• Ordinance to transfer the E-911 Department under the control of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board will review reports from subcommittees regarding policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and interagency coordination. Bob Dallas is scheduled to provide an update on the Vision Zero Workplan. No new business items are listed for this meeting.

• Vision Zero Workplan update by Bob Dallas
• Subcommittee reports on policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and interagency coordination
• Approval of February 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board approved a press conference and social media campaign for Distracted Drivers Awareness Month and unanimously passed a motion to investigate methods to mark pedestrian fatality hotspots. The board also discussed upcoming events, including a Complete Streets webinar and the Pedestrian Summit, and heard updates on engineering projects and the Vision Zero initiative.

• Approved press conference and social media campaign for Distracted Drivers Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved motion to investigate methods to mark pedestrian fatality hotspots and report back (unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission will consider a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental contract with the Urban Development Authority for the Macon Mall Project. This includes the issuance of up to $44,000,000 in taxable revenue bonds. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and an executive session.

• Bond resolution for up to $44,000,000 for the Macon Mall Project
• Approval of March 1, 2022, meeting minutes

The Macon-Bibb County Commission unanimously approved a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental contract with the Urban Development Authority for up to $44 million in taxable revenue bonds for the Macon Mall Project. The meeting also approved the minutes from March 1, 2022, and entered and exited executive session for legal, property, and personnel discussions.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $44M bond resolution for Macon Mall Project (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a $175,000 settlement regarding claims against the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes authorizing $500,000 for community food distribution services and reviewing bond issuance for the Macon Mall Project.

• $175,000 settlement for claims against the Bibb County Sheriff's Office
• $44,000,000 in taxable revenue bonds for the Macon Mall Project
• $500,000 for community food distribution services using ARPA funds
• New alcohol beverage licenses for Food Mart on Zebulon Road and Exxon Food Mart on Millerfield Road
• Appointment of Willie Charles Murphy to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The board will introduce Janet Birmingham Parker and several new board members. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a new date and time for future meetings and committee reports.

• Introduction of Janet Birmingham Parker
• Introduction of new Board Members: Jonathan Barton, Erin Keller, Clarence Thomas
• Discussion of new date and time for meetings
• Committee reports for Communications/Design, Fund Raising, and Board Development

Committee of the Whole

The committee will review several new alcohol beverage license applications and various appointments to local boards. It will also consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute food distribution service agreements using ARPA funds.

• $500,000 for Community Food Distribution Services via ARPA funds
• Appointment of Willie Charles Murphy to the Transit Authority
• Appointment of 22 members to the Bicentennial Committee
• Appointment of Kyle Greene to the Pension Committee
• New alcohol beverage licenses for Hari Shiv d.b.a. Z-1 and Food Mart

The Committee of the Whole approved multiple items, including food distribution service agreements totaling $500,000 funded by ARPA, several new alcohol beverage licenses, and appointments to the Transit Authority, Bicentennial Committee, and Pension Committee. Two alcohol licenses were tabled pending review of camera ordinance compliance, and one license was partially denied due to expired licensure.

• Approved $500,000 food distribution service agreements (unanimous)
• Approved beer/wine license for Z-1, denied distilled spirits license (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Food Mart at 6230 Zebulon Road (unanimous)
• Tabled alcohol license for El Paraiso Bar & Grill pending camera ordinance review (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Mayfield Exxon Food Mart (unanimous)
• Tabled alcohol license for Vista Bar and Lounge pending camera ordinance review (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Willie Charles Murphy to Transit Authority (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kyle Greene to Pension Committee (unanimous)

Martin Luther King Jr. Board

The Martin Luther King Jr. Board will discuss the budget and address unfilled member seats or expired terms. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new administrative assistant and the approval of February 2022 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of unfilled member seats and expired terms
• Budget discussion
• Purchasing items including name tags, shirts, and signage
• Introduction of Janet Birmingham Parker, Administrative Asst. for Clerk of Commission

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission meeting includes reviews of new alcohol beverage licenses and several grant acceptances. The agenda also features appointments to local boards and a significant renovation contract. Additionally, the body will consider an ordinance for signage at Major Cole Hogan Memorial Park.

• $2,897,700.00 contract with Pellicano Co. for Bloomfield Athletic Complex renovation
• Recommended denial of alcohol license for Dollar General at 3824 Pio Nono Avenue
• Acceptance of a $15,000 ACCG Health Promotion and Wellbeing Grant
• $10,000 CDBG grant for homeless community transportation services
• Appointments to the Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved an ordinance requiring applicants for county privileges to certify good standing on property taxes, despite failed amendments to allow payment plans and exempt building permits. The commission also approved several grants, a park development, and a $2.9 million athletic complex renovation.

• Approved ordinance requiring tax certification for county privileges (6-3)
• Denied Dollar General alcohol license at 3824 Pio Nono Ave (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Market Place at 5631 Houston Rd (7-2)
• Approved $2,897,700 contract with Pellicano Co. for Bloomfield Athletic Complex renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 health promotion grant from ACCG (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 CDBG grant for homeless transportation services (8-1)
• Approved $12,000 homeland security grant for fire dept. PPE (unanimous)
• Approved two $2,439.60 internship grants with $168 local match each (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several items, including reconsideration of liquor licenses and various board appointments. The agenda also includes approving grants for fire department equipment and community programs.

• $2,897,700 contract with Pellicano Co., Inc. for Bloomfield Athletic Complex renovation
• Reconsideration of alcohol beverage licenses for P & P Liquor Store and EZ Mart
• New commercial solid waste franchise agreement with Amwaste of Georgia, LLC
• $10,000 grant to the Economic Opportunity Council for homeless transportation services
• Ordinance requiring tax good standing for county service applicants

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board will review reports from several subcommittees, including engineering and enforcement. Bob Dallas is scheduled to provide an update on the Vision Zero Workplan.

• Vision Zero Workplan Update
• Subcommittee reports regarding policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and interagency coordination

Macon Violence Prevention Program

The Macon Violence Prevention Program meeting features presentations from supporting organizations. These include an update on mental health matters and reports from the Sheriff and the Community Foundation of Central Georgia.

• Mental Health Matters update by Southern Center for Choice Theory
• Update from Sheriff David Davis
• Update from Darius Maynard, Community Foundation of Central Georgia

Board of Commissioners

Five community interruption services organizations are scheduled to give presentations. These presentations involve proposed agreements for crime intervention and prevention services.

• Motivating Youth Foundation agreement for $135,000
• Community Empowerment Center agreement for $406,410
• Lois's Kids agreement for $126,000
• Royal Science agreement for $180,000
• One World Link agreement for $811,800

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing an ordinance to fund the Mayor's Literacy Alliance with up to $450,000 in ARP funds. The agenda also includes several Community Development Block Grant allocations for crime prevention and youth services. Additionally, the board will consider contracts for landscaping and golf course equipment.

• Ordinance to appropriate up to $450,000 in ARP funds for the Mayor's Literacy Alliance
• CDBG grant of $811,800 to One World Link for violence interruption services
• $316,000 contract with Paulk Landscaping for I-75 interchange installation
• $122,195.29 purchase of two mowers for Bowden Golf Course
• CDBG grant of $41,174 to Crisis Line & Safe House for domestic violence services

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance amendment. The proposal seeks to provide a definition for 'court' and correct conflicting provisions within Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances.

• Public hearing for an ordinance amending Chapter 26 to define court and correct code conflicts

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board will review committee reports and approve minutes from the January 20, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding board member nominations and a rental application with Parks and Beautification.

• Discussion of board member nominations
• Review of 2022 program calendar
• Rental application with Parks and Beautification
• Committee reports for Communications/Design, Fund Raising, and Board Development

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several Community Development Block Grants for local non-profits. The agenda includes contracts for crime intervention services funded by the American Rescue Plan. The committee will also consider a $4,997,907 budget amendment.

• $811,800 contract with One World Link for crime intervention and prevention
• $316,000 agreement with Paulk Landscaping for I-75 interchange installation
• $4,997,907 budget amendment involving General Fund Balance transfers
• $133,000 grant to Rebuilding Macon for minor home repairs
• $122,195.29 purchase of mowers for Bowden Golf Course

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved a $4,997,907 supplemental appropriation from the General Fund Balance, along with several contracts for community violence interruption services funded by the American Rescue Plan. The committee also approved nine Community Development Block Grants for local nonprofits and various other contracts and code amendments. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $4,997,907 supplemental FY2022 budget appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $811,800 contract with One World Link for violence interruption services (unanimous)
• Approved $406,410 contract with Community Empowerment Center for violence interruption (unanimous)
• Approved $180,000 contract with Royal Science for violence interruption (unanimous)
• Approved $135,000 contract with Motivating Youth Foundation for violence interruption (unanimous)
• Approved $126,000 contract with Lois's Kids for violence interruption (unanimous)
• Approved 9 CDBG grants totaling $393,904 for local nonprofits (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 appropriation for Macon Violence Prevention Program coordinator (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This town hall meeting is scheduled for a discussion of traffic issues. The agenda does not list any specific decisions or actions to be taken.

• Discussion of traffic issues

Martin Luther King Jr. Board

The Martin Luther King Jr. Board will conduct a budget discussion and address unfilled member seats or expired terms. The board also plans to discuss calendar items including Black History Month and an oratorical competition.

• Budget discussion
• Unfilled member seats/expired terms
• Black History Month planning
• Oratorical Competition discussion

Pre-Commission Meeting

The Pre-Commission will consider several appointments and reappointments to various local boards and authorities. The agenda also includes reviewing applications for new alcohol beverage licenses at multiple locations. Additionally, the commission will recognize February 2022 as Black History Month.

• Appointment of nominees to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority Board
• Recommended denial of an alcohol license for EZ Mart on Mercer University Drive
• Reappointments to the Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board
• New alcohol beverage licenses for Jade Shark Pub and Marie's Lounge
• Resolution recognizing February 2022 as Black History Month

The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved a $21.95 million SPLOST appropriation for capital projects, accepted two FAA airport grants, and approved multiple alcohol licenses, denying one for EZ Mart due to code violations. A proposal to give premium pay to Superior Court Clerk's Office employees was tabled after an amendment to expand it failed.

• Approved $21,951,280 SPLOST appropriation for capital projects (unanimous)
• Denied alcohol license for EZ Mart at 3253 Mercer University Drive (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Shell at 627 Shurling Drive (7-2)
• Approved alcohol license for Chevron Food Mart at 1179 Eisenhower Parkway (7-2)
• Approved $14,657 FAA Concessions Rent Relief grant (unanimous)
• Approved $1,084,325 FAA Airport Rescue grant (unanimous)
• Approved $205,586 Fire Department uniform contract with Apparel Authority (unanimous)
• Tabled $50,000 premium pay ordinance for Superior Court Clerk's Office (8-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is considering an ordinance to appropriate up to $21,951,280 from 2018 SPLOST proceeds for capital projects. The agenda also includes several board appointments and the approval of multiple alcohol beverage licenses.

• Appropriation of up to $21,951,280 from 2018 SPLOST for capital improvements
• New alcohol beverage licenses for Jade Shark Pub and Marie's Lounge
• Appointment of nominees to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority Board
• Acceptance of a $1,084,325 Airport Rescue Grant
• $50,000 appropriation to the Superior Court Clerk's Office for premium pay

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The board will review the 50% construction documents for the Rosa Parks Square renovation. Members will also discuss board member nominations and the 2022 program calendar.

• Rosa Parks Square Renovation – 50% Construction Documents Review
• Board Member Nominations discussion
• 2022 Program Calendar planning
• Rental Application with Parks and Beautification review

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board will review subcommittee reports covering policy, engineering, enforcement, communication, and interagency coordination. The board will also receive an update on the Vision Zero workplan and address a citizen request regarding Nottingham/Gray Highway.

• Vision Zero Workplan Update
• Citizen Request: Nottingham/Gray Highway

The board unanimously approved hosting a Pedestrian Safety Summit on June 1, 2022, and approved the December 14, 2021 minutes. Updates were given on Irene's Law, road safety audits, and a citizen's speeding concerns, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hosting Pedestrian Safety Summit on June 1, 2022 (unanimous)

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board approved minutes from October 2021, accepted three new board member nominations, and discussed moving forward with an RFP for park improvements. The board also reviewed event scheduling and rental application processes for the park.

• Approved October 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Erin Keller and Jonathon Barton as board nominations (unanimous)
• Accepted Clarence Thomas as board nomination (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering the appointment of Shane Edwards as Fire Chief and several new alcohol beverage licenses. The agenda includes accepting various grants, including $2,318,898 for food bank renovations. The committee will also review contracts for airport maintenance and park lighting.

• Appointment of Shane Edwards as Fire Chief
• $2,318,898 HUD grant for Middle Georgia Community Food Bank renovation
• $508,773 GDOT grant for Macon Downtown Airport fencing
• $149,665 contract for lighting at Carolyn Crayton park fields
• New alcohol beverage licenses for local businesses

The Committee of the Whole approved all agenda items, including the election of Seth Clark as Mayor Pro Tem, the appointment of Shane Edwards as Fire Chief, and several new alcohol beverage licenses. It also accepted multiple grants totaling over $4 million for various programs and projects, and approved resolutions on historic tax credits and road designation.

• Elected Seth Clark as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Appointed Shane Edwards as Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Dua Fish Tank Macon (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Holley Supermarket (8-1, Wilder dissenting)
• Approved alcohol license for Grant's Lounge (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,318,898 CDBG-CV grant for Middle Georgia Community Food Bank (unanimous)
• Approved $149,665 lighting contract for Carolyn Crayton Park (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance adding 'Irene's Law' to Complete Streets Policy (unanimous)

Martin Luther King Jr. Board

The Martin Luther King Jr. Board is meeting to discuss its budget and upcoming calendar items, including an oratorical competition. The agenda also includes addressing unfilled member seats and expired terms.

• Approval of December 10, 2019 minutes
• Budget discussion
• Review of unfilled member seats and expired terms
• Discussion of events and oratorical competition