Macon-Bibb County public meetings in 2025

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board met on December 16, 2025, and approved the minutes from its November 18, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after a holiday luncheon.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire and Police Pension Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the November 4, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It also approved payment of the SLC Management quarterly invoice for $34,926.83 unanimously. No retirements were reported, and the board received and discussed investment performance reports. The next meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2026.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• November 4, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• SLC Management invoice #9780154D for $34,926.83 approved unanimously

Macon Pension Plan (Division A)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the November 4, 2025 minutes. Additionally, the board approved a beneficiary benefit for Jovon Towns. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 4 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved beneficiary benefit for Jovon Towns (unanimous)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

The Pension Trustees Board approved the agenda amendment and the November 4, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. Retirement benefits for seven employees were approved unanimously. The board entered and later exited an executive session, each by unanimous vote. Finally, the board unanimously approved a non‑line‑of‑duty disability retirement for Lt. Tania Clausen.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for employees A‑G (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal consultation (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Approved non‑line‑of‑duty disability retirement for Lt. Tania Clausen (unanimous)

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. In new business, the board decided to hold a special called meeting for the holiday lunch next month, with details to be confirmed later.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled a special called meeting for holiday lunch next month (details pending)

Fire and Police Pension Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 7, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It approved two invoices totaling $104,207.27 for payment. The board unanimously recommended a one‑time 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for retirees. It entered and exited an executive session and set the date of hire for retirement calculations, then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Capital Management invoice $94,429.64 (unanimous)
• Approved Principal Custody Solutions invoice $9,777.63 (unanimous)
• Recommended one‑time 3% COLA for retirees to Commission (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal consultation (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Approved date of hire as start date for retirement calculation (unanimous)

Macon Pension Plan (Division A)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 7, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It approved changes to the Tactical Asset Allocation Targets as recommended by Morgan Stanley. It also approved a one‑time 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for retirees, also unanimously. The board entered and later exited an executive session, each by unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by Woody, seconded by Toliver)
• October 7, 2025 minutes approved unanimously (motion by Toliver, seconded by McCord)
• Changes to Tactical Asset Allocation Targets approved unanimously (motion by Toliver, seconded by Gaudet)
• One‑time 3% COLA for retirees recommended and approved unanimously (motion by Toliver, seconded by Gaudet)
• Entered executive session unanimously (motion by Toliver, seconded by McCord)
• Exited executive session unanimously (motion by Toliver, seconded by Gaudet)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

The Pension Trustees Board unanimously approved moving $4,000,000 from the Fidelity Total Market Index Fund into the distribution account. It also approved a one‑time 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for retirees. In addition, the board approved several invoices, the agenda, prior minutes, and retirement benefits for Cynthia Ingram, and entered and exited an executive session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $88,904.84 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Cynthia Ingram (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $4,000,000 Fidelity Total Market Index Fund to distribution account (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation of a one‑time 3% COLA for retirees (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal consultation (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)

Defined Contribution Plan

The board approved the meeting agenda and the August 5, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. Commissioners voted to replace the MFS Value Fund (MEIKX) with the BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund (DRGYX) as recommended by Mariner, also unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for February 3, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of MFS Value Fund (MEIKX) with BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund (DRGYX) (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 3, 2026

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board unanimously approved the installation of speed breakers on Cotton Avenue at a cost of $11,197 and directed the remaining budget to continue the audible lights project. The board also approved up to $500 for walking‑audit leader gift cards and up to $750 for candy for the Trunk‑a‑Treat event. Minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved $11,197 speed‑breaker project on Cotton Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved using remaining funds for audible lights project (unanimous)
• Approved up to $500 for walking‑audit leader gift cards ($25 each) (unanimous)
• Approved candy purchase up to $750 for Trunk‑a‑Treat event (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The board approved the minutes from July 17 and August 14, 2025, each by unanimous vote. The board approved accepting a donated mural painting for Rosa Parks Park, also unanimously. The board scheduled a pre‑opening of the park for October 21, 2025, and will use Macon‑Bibb Media for advertising.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of donated mural painting for Rosa Parks Park (unanimous)

Fire and Police Pension Board

The Fire and Police Pension Board approved payment of a $22,500 invoice and retirement benefits for three employees. It reallocated $5,000,000 from the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund to the R&D fund and liquidated $14,000,000 from the Index Fund to invest in the Atlanta Capital SMID Cap Fund. The board also approved a $1,500 cost for calculating a 3% or 5% COLA for 2026 retirees. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved $22,500 invoice from Mariner Institutional, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefit for Wanda Hill, 8 years service (unanimous)
• Approved beneficiary benefit for Helen Gibson (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefit for Angela Pitts, 8 years service (unanimous)
• Moved $5,000,000 Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund to R&D fund (unanimous)
• Liquidated $14,000,000 Index Fund and moved to Atlanta Capital SMID Cap Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 cost for CBIZ to calculate 3% or 5% COLA for 2026 retirees (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Macon Pension Plan (Division A)

The board approved the meeting agenda, adding the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment. It also approved the September 2, 2025 minutes. Retirements for Valerie Newby and Linda Jackson were approved. The board approved a $1,500 payment to CBIZ to calculate a 3% or 5% COLA for retirees.

• Approved agenda with addition of 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retirements for Valerie Newby and Linda Jackson (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 payment to CBIZ for 3% or 5% COLA calculation (unanimous)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

The board approved the meeting agenda and the September 2, 2025 minutes. It authorized payment of two invoices totaling $29,738.03 and approved retirements for three beneficiaries. The board unanimously granted Lt. Joel Presley a line‑of‑duty disability pension and approved $1,500 for a cost‑of‑living adjustment study. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Segall Bryant & Hamill invoice #300735 for $10,988.03 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Mariner Institutional invoice #53225 for $18,750.00 (unanimous)
• Approved retirements of Brenda Rainey, Aldo Pecorilli, and Elaine Mann (unanimous)
• Approved Lt. Joel Presley's line‑of‑duty disability pension benefits (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 payment to CBIZ for 2026 cost‑of‑living adjustment calculations (unanimous)

Fire and Police Pension Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 5, 2025 minutes. It also approved three invoices totaling $70,258.84 and granted death benefits to Janet McCallum and retirement benefits to Michael Varner. A motion to expand the death benefit to active vested employees with less than 15 years of service was passed unanimously. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Clarkston Capital invoice $13,464.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Mariner Institutional invoice $22,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved SLC Management invoice $34,294.84 (unanimous)
• Approved death benefits for Janet McCallum (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Michael Varner (unanimous)
• Approved expanded death benefit to include active employees under 15 years (unanimous)

Macon Pension Plan (Division A)

The board amended the agenda by swapping items 6 and 7 and approved the amendment unanimously. The August 5, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The retirements of four employees were approved unanimously. The death benefit plan previously approved in October 2024 was reaffirmed.

• Amended agenda to swap items 6 and 7 (unanimous)
• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retirements of Jacqueline P. Smith, Allene Stanley, Randy Stephens, and Rhoda Batieste (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed death benefit plan approved in October 2024 (unanimous)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

The Pension Trustees Board approved the meeting agenda and the August 5, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. The board also approved three invoices for a total of $43,009.84, and approved two employee retirements. The Death Benefits item was removed from the agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Mariner Institutional invoice $17,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Richmond Capital Management invoice $15,191.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Segall Bryant & Hamill invoice $10,318.84 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Maggie Brooks (13 years) (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Joann Middleton (10.25 years) (unanimous)
• Removed Death Benefits item from agenda (unanimous)

General

The committee approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Members discussed recent amendments to the Complete Streets Ordinance and ways to promote its mission. A citizen request for crosswalk signage at Cotton and Mulberry was received and the board unanimously approved installing the sign. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved installation of pedestrian stop signage at Cotton & Mulberry (unanimous)

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It also voted unanimously to move forward with purchasing audible pedestrian signals, not to exceed $150,000. Additionally, the board approved holding a special called meeting on September 16, 2025 at Carolyn Crayton Park.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of audible pedestrian signals up to $150,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved special called meeting on September 16, 2025 at Carolyn Crayton Park (unanimous)

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The board unanimously amended the July 17, 2025 minutes to include the park‑naming history. It decided to ask Chair Andrea Cooke to consult Mayor Miller on a possible renaming and to pause further discussion until his opinion is received. Marshall Talley was approved as Vice Chair and Maiesha Clark as Secretary, both unanimously. Scott Mitchell was tasked with drafting a description for the Program Chair position for the next meeting.

• Amended July 17, 2025 minutes to add park‑naming history (unanimous)
• Asked Chair Andrea Cooke to seek Mayor Miller’s opinion on possible park renaming (unanimous)
• Approved Marshall Talley as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Maiesha Clark as Secretary (unanimous)
• Tasked Scott Mitchell to draft Program Chair description for next meeting (no vote)

General

The board approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved using the 2025 scholarship to pay the loan a new college student took for moving expenses. Other items such as the veterans parade participation and upcoming events were discussed but no decisions were recorded.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved use of 2025 scholarship to pay student moving‑expense loan (unanimous)

Fire and Police Pension Board

The board voted unanimously to end the Clarkston Capital investment and transfer the assets to the Fidelity small‑cap index fund. It also approved a $5,000 annual fee increase for Mariner Jon Breth effective Oct. 1, 2025. In addition, the board approved three invoices totaling $129,867.36 and authorized retirement benefits for four long‑serving employees. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Terminated Clarkston Capital and moved funds to Fidelity small‑cap index fund (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 annual fee increase for Jon Breth starting Oct. 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Clarkston Capital invoice $28,386.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Capital Management LLC invoice $91,345.74 (unanimous)
• Approved Principal Custody Solutions invoice $10,135.62 (unanimous)
• Approved Fiduciary insurance quote for fire & police (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Calvin Hardwick (23 years) (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Edwin Lawson (25 years) (unanimous)

Macon Pension Plan (Division A)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 1, 2025 minutes. It also approved the Division A fiduciary insurance quote and retirement benefits for four employees (Sharon Nesbitt, James Thurmond, Lisa Modlin, and Frederick Cook). The next meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Division A fiduciary insurance quote (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Sharon Nesbitt (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for James Thurmond (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Lisa Modlin (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Frederick Cook (unanimous)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

The Pension Trustees Board approved the meeting agenda and the June 3, 2025 minutes without dissent. It also approved three vendor invoices totaling $70,629.35, the fiduciary insurance quote, and retirement benefits for Thomas Matthews. The board unanimously recommended charter changes to the normal retirement pension formula for Superior Court Judges.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Capital Management LLC invoice $48,135.82 (unanimous)
• Approved Principal Custody Solutions invoice $8,109.43 (unanimous)
• Approved Cc Galliard invoice $14,384.10 (unanimous)
• Approved Macon-Bibb County fiduciary insurance quote (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Thomas Matthews, Juvenile Court (48.5 years service) (unanimous)
• Recommended charter changes to Superior Court Judges' normal retirement pension (unanimous)

Defined Contribution Plan

The board approved the meeting agenda on a unanimous vote. It also approved the May 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for November 4, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 3:07 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 4, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 3:07 p.m.

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved opening nominations for a Vice Chairperson and Secretary, to be voted on at the August meeting. Additionally, the board unanimously approved opening nominations for a Program Chair and a Program Co‑Chair, with details to be set at the August meeting.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved opening nominations for Vice Chairperson and Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved opening nominations for Program Chair and Program Co‑Chair (unanimous)

Fire and Police Pension Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the June 3, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved retirement benefits for William Walker Jones, a fire suppression employee with 27.0833 years of service. No invoices were presented, and the next meeting was scheduled for August 5, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for William Walker Jones (unanimous)
• No invoices to approve
• Scheduled next meeting for August 5, 2025

Macon Pension Plan (Division A)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 6, 2025 minutes. Retirement benefits were approved for Jacqueline West (13.25 years of service) and J.C. Little (22 years of service). A motion to table the investment policy discussion and the ACCG contract until the August 5, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• May 6, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Retirement benefits for Jacqueline West approved (unanimous)
• Retirement benefits for J.C. Little approved (unanimous)
• Motion to table Investment Policy discussion until Aug 5, 2025 passed (unanimous)
• Motion to table ACCG Contract discussion until Aug 5, 2025 passed (unanimous)
• Next meeting scheduled for Aug 5, 2025
• Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. (unanimous)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

This meeting of the Pension Trustees Board of the Macon-Bibb County Pension Plan was cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be on August 5, 2025. No decisions or discussions occurred.

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting after a motion by Ficklin and a second by Myrtle Habersham. In new business, the board agreed to suspend the Pedestrian Safety Review Board meeting for the month of July. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to suspend July meeting

Fire and Police Pension Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the May 7, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. An invoice from SLC Management for $33,915.17 was approved for payment without dissent. The retirement of Darby Montford, after 13 years of service, was also approved unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for July 1, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved SLC Management invoice #9779832D for $33,915.17 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Darby Montford, 13 years of service (unanimous)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

The Pension Trustees Board approved its agenda and the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes without opposition. It also approved two invoices totaling $22,460.89 and authorized retirement benefits for two long‑service employees. The next board meeting was scheduled for July 1, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Richmond Capital Management invoice $11,401.11 (unanimous)
• Approved Segall Bryant & Hamill invoice $11,058.78 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Tendrill Griggs (10.5833 years service) (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Faye Davison (25.5833 years service) (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Complete Streets Compliance Committee

The committee approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also unanimously approved an amendment to those minutes to note that GDOT may replace the Vineville reversible center‑lane system. The board received an update on the Safe Streets for All grant and reviewed repaving projects to ensure alignment with the Complete Streets Ordinance.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to minutes to note GDOT potential Vineville lane replacement (unanimous)

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously voted to have the County Attorney’s Office send a notice to the Board of Commissioners reminding them of the Complete Streets Ordinance and to request inclusion of the policy governing the Repaving Program. No old business was discussed and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Requested County Attorney to notify Commissioners about Complete Streets Ordinance and include Repaving Program policy (unanimous)

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

At the May 8, 2025 meeting, the board approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 session. The motion was made by Maiesha Clark, seconded by Joshua Hale, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were taken.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire and Police Pension Board

The board unanimously approved the agenda, the April 1, 2025 minutes, and authorized payment of three invoices. It also approved retirements and death‑benefit designations for four fire and police employees. Commissioners appointed Ryan Emory as the Citizen at Large member, set the next meeting for June 3, 2025, and held an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Clarkston Capital invoice $29,359.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Eagle Capital Management invoice $84,771.62 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Principal Custody Solutions invoice $9,513.11 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Brenda Thomas (35 years service) (unanimous)
• Approved death‑benefit designations for Robin Wilson, Ida McClain, and Stacy Dover (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan Emory as Citizen at Large member (unanimous)

Macon Pension Plan (Division A)

The board first voted 2‑4 to deny payment of ACCG Invoice #130369 for $1,500, then voted 4‑2 to approve the same payment. A unanimous motion was adopted requiring the board to approve any payment before money is spent. Retirements for Mark Tressler and Shellie Killgo were also approved unanimously.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• April 1, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Denied ACCG Invoice #130369 ($1,500) (2‑4 vote)
• Approved ACCG Invoice #130369 ($1,500) (4‑2 vote)
• Adopted motion requiring board approval before any payment (unanimous)
• Approved retirements of Mark Tressler and Shellie Killgo (unanimous)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 1 minutes. It approved payment of three invoices totaling $68,423.02 and confirmed the retirements of Stanley Gastin and Margaret Howell. The board also unanimously voted to raise the Mariner yearly fee from $70,000 to $75,000 starting July 1, 2025. An executive session was held and later reconvened, and the next meeting was scheduled for June 3, 2025.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• April 1, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Invoices A‑C approved for payment (total $68,423.02) unanimously
• Retirements of Stanley Gastin and Margaret Howell approved unanimously
• Mariner fee increased to $75,000 annually, effective July 1, 2025, unanimously
• Executive session entered unanimously
• Executive session exited unanimously
• Next meeting set for June 3, 2025

Defined Contribution Plan

The board approved the meeting agenda and the February 4, 2025 minutes, each unanimously. They approved an increase in the Mariner investment manager’s annual fee from $45,000 to $50,000, effective July 1, 2025, also unanimously. The Finance department will implement the fee change in the general fund. The next meeting was scheduled for August 5, 2025.

• Agenda approved (unanimously)
• February 4, 2025 minutes approved (unanimously)
• Mariner yearly fee increased to $50,000 effective July 1, 2025 (unanimously)
• Next meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025

General

The board approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the purchase of shirts for 3rd‑grade students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. Funding of up to $1,000 for porta‑potties at the 2025 Juneteenth Parade was approved, with the motion amended to set the $1,000 limit. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of shirts for 3rd‑grade students at MLK Jr. Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved funding for porta‑potties at 2025 Juneteenth Parade (unanimous)
• Amended funding to provide up to $1,000 for porta‑potties (unanimous)

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The Pedestrian Safety Review Board approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No subcommittee reports were presented. No old or new business was discussed, and there were no public comments. The meeting adjourned at 10:36 a.m.

• Approved March 18, 2025 PSRB meeting minutes (unanimous)

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting on a unanimous vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Fire and Police Pension Board

The board elected Danny Angelo as Chair (3‑1 vote) and Michael Bittick as Vice Chair/Secretary (3 votes). It unanimously approved the March 4 minutes, a $22,500 invoice from Mariner Institutional, LLC, and several retirements. The draft actuarial and GASB #67/68 financial reports were also approved unanimously. No action was taken on the vacant citizen‑at‑large seat.

• Danny Angelo elected Chair (3‑1 vote)
• Michael Bittick elected Vice Chair/Secretary (3 votes)
• March 4, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Invoice #51100 ($22,500) from Mariner Institutional approved unanimously
• Retirements of Joseph Calloway, Bobby Newberry, and Stephen Evans approved unanimously
• Draft Actuarial Report and GASB #67/68 Financial Report approved unanimously
• Discussion of vacant citizen‑at‑large seat; no appointment made

Macon Pension Plan (Division A)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the corrected February 4, 2025 minutes. An ACCG invoice for $1,500 was unanimously tabled. Retirements for three employees were approved without dissent. The draft July 1, 2024 actuarial report was approved unanimously, and the draft GASB #67/68 financial report was approved by a 5‑1 vote.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• February 4, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• ACCG Invoice #130369 for $1,500 tabled (unanimous)
• Retirements of Felicia Green, Eugene Jackson, Victor Godbee approved (unanimous)
• Draft July 1, 2024 Actuarial Report approved (unanimous)
• Draft GASB #67/68 Financial Report for year ended June 30, 2024 approved (5-1)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

The Pension Trustees Board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes without opposition. They authorized payment of two invoices totaling $17,674.99 and approved the retirement of Jacquelyn Whitehead after 20.33 years of service. The board also unanimously approved the draft July 1, 2024 actuarial report and the draft GASB #67/68 financial report for the year ended June 30, 2024.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Garcia Hamilton invoice $174.99 (unanimous)
• Approved Mariner Institutional invoice $17,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Jacquelyn Whitehead (unanimous)
• Approved draft July 1, 2024 actuarial report (unanimous)
• Approved draft GASB #67/68 financial report for FY 2024 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 6, 2025 (unanimous)

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board unanimously approved renewing the Urban SDK software agreement at the increased cost of $48,805.00. The board also approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes. Subcommittee reports covered federal funding advocacy, parade participation, a pedestrian crash, and safety event planning.

• Approved Urban SDK software renewal for $48,805.00 (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board

The Friends of Rosa Parks Square Board met and approved the February 20, 2025 minutes. Discussions focused on the vision wall recommendations, including whether to recognize living individuals, with the county attorney noting current policy allows only posthumous recognition unless waived by commissioners. No formal decisions were made on the wall or other agenda items.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed vision wall recognition criteria, no action taken
• Discussed inviting park designer and former Mayor C. Jack Ellis to future meetings, no formal vote

General

The Macon-Bibb MLK Jr. Board approved the January 9, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously endorsed the 2025 Annual MLK Drum Major Awards, scheduled for April 4, 2025. The board also discussed participating in the Cherry Blossom Parade and deferred a request from Macon Black Culture to the May meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed 2025 Annual MLK Drum Major Awards (unanimous)
• Deferred Macon Black Culture request to May meeting

Fire and Police Pension Board

The Macon-Bibb Fire and Police Pension Board approved most routine items, including two investment invoices, retirements, and a $4.5 million fund transfer, but rejected a $1,500 ACCG Retirement Services invoice and a proposed death benefit plan, both in 2-2 votes. The board also heard an investment performance review from Mariner.

• Approved agenda and February 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied ACCG Retirement Services invoice #130370 for $1,500 (2-2 tie)
• Approved Clarkston Capital invoice for $31,017 (unanimous)
• Approved SLC Management invoice for $32,999.11 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement for Brandon Yeates, 25 years service (unanimous)
• Approved benefits for Kimberly Schwartz and Gloriastine Whipple (unanimous)
• Denied death benefit plan for Fire and Police Plan (2-2 tie)
• Approved moving $4.5 million from Vanguard to R&D Account (unanimous)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

The Macon-Bibb Pension Trustees Board approved the agenda, the February 4, 2025 minutes, and two retirement service credit requests. The board also received an investment performance review from Mariner via phone. No invoices were presented, and the next meeting is set for April 1, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved James Clanton retirement with 13.9167 years of service (unanimous)
• Approved Angela Story retirement with 27.9167 years of service (unanimous)

General

The Macon-Bibb Complete Streets Compliance Committee met and approved the minutes from February 20, 2024. Members discussed updates on the Safe Streets for All Grant (currently on hold), GDOT projects for Gray Highway sidewalks, a potential $46,000 software agreement renewal, new bus stop shelters, sidewalk issues near the Blind Academy, and a planned application for the Governor's Highway Safety Grant. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes from February 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Discussed Safe Streets for All Grant status (on hold)
• Discussed GDOT projects for Gray Highway sidewalks and trails
• Discussed Vineville reversible lane study by GDOT
• Discussed SDK Software Agreement renewal (cost $46,000 for 2 years)
• Discussed 15 new bus stop shelters (locations unknown)
• Discussed sidewalk and lighting issues near Blind Academy (no funds yet)
• Discussed applying for Governor's Highway Safety Grant (due May)

Pedestrian Safety Review Board

The Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board approved a purchase of up to $30,000 for crosswalk signs and solar-powered flashing road markers, funded from its account. It also approved a $5,000 budget for parade and advertising giveaways, and voted to apply for a Safe Routes to School grant from North Carolina State. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and received reports on declining pedestrian incidents and ongoing projects.

• Approved $30,000 purchase for crosswalk signs and flashing markers (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 budget for parades, advertising, giveaways (unanimous)
• Approved application for Safe Routes to School grant (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 11-19-2024 meeting (unanimous)

Construction Board of Appeals

The Macon-Bibb Construction Board of Appeals met on February 12, 2025, and unanimously approved the minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting. Building and Fire Safety Manager Edward Roseberry reported plans to provide regular permit reports, review the subcontractor affidavit procedure, and update Chapter 1 of the Administrative Procedure for code enforcement. The board also discussed the success of a November 2024 Lunch-n-learn and plans for future sessions, and noted that Stephen Skalko's term expired, with a request for reappointment to be submitted to Mayor Miller.

• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed plans for regular permit reports and process reviews (no formal action)
• Noted Stephen Skalko's term expiration and interest in continuing; request to be submitted to Mayor Miller

Fire and Police Pension Board

The Macon-Bibb Fire and Police Pension Board approved a lump-sum payment of $4,467,074.51 to Macon-Bibb County to correct a payroll miscalculation, and authorized fund transfers for that payment. The board also approved multiple retirements and two vendor invoices, but failed to approve an ACCG Retirement Services invoice and a motion to allow Code Enforcement Officers to remain in the pension plan. No action was taken on pension death benefits.

• Approved $4,467,074.51 lump-sum payment to Macon-Bibb County (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Capital Management invoice of $84,001.71 (unanimous)
• Approved Principal Custody Solutions invoice of $9,370.01 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Robert Jordan, 35 years (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Reco Stephens, 25.1667 years (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Leon Houston, 32 years (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Dusty Cox, 32 years (unanimous)
• Motion to allow Code Enforcement Officers in pension plan failed (no second)

Macon Pension Plan (Division A)

The Macon Pension Plan (Division A) board approved the agenda, prior minutes, retirements for Donald Tompkins and Jerome Hughes, and an updated Investment Policy Statement. An ACCG invoice for $1,500 was tabled after a motion to approve lacked a second. The board discussed a proposed $50,000 death benefit for vested employees who leave and die before retirement, but took no formal action.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled ACCG Invoice #130369 for $1,500 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Donald Tompkins with 34.0833 years of service (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Jerome Hughes with 32.8333 years of service (unanimous)
• Approved updated Investment Policy Statement (unanimous)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

The Macon-Bibb Pension Trustees Board approved a $50,000 death benefit for vested employees who leave and die before retirement, with the cost funded by increased county contributions. The board also approved multiple invoices, a retirement, and elected officers. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $50,000 death benefit for vested former employees who die before retirement (unanimous)
• Approved ACCG Retirement Services invoice #130368 for $1,500 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices from Eagle Capital, Galliard, Principal, and Segall Bryant totaling $77,511.43 (unanimous)
• Approved Garcia Hamilton invoices #40257 and #40753 totaling $33,300.23 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Darryl Duval with 5.5 years of service (unanimous)
• Elected Valerie Wynn as Chairman and Chris Patterson as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Defined Contribution Plan

The Macon-Bibb Defined Contribution Plan board approved its agenda and December 3, 2024 minutes, then elected Commissioner Valerie Wynn as Chairman and Board Member Patterson as Vice Chairman, all unanimously. The board also recognized William Wilson's certification and set the next meeting for May 6, 2025. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Valerie Wynn as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Board Member Patterson as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for May 6, 2025

General

The Macon-Bibb MLK Jr. Board approved the December 9, 2024 minutes unanimously. They discussed the reappointment of Commissioner Lucas and new members, noting the mayor has not made appointments. The board sanctioned the EastSideOutLoud Unity Day as a new annual event, decided to issue proclamations for both the event and the Northeast High School Football Team, and chose to hold the wreath-laying ceremony at City Hall due to construction at Rosa Parks Square. They also decided not to purchase a table at the 2025 All That Jazz Concert and Gala.

• Approved December 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Sanctioned EastSideOutLoud Unity Day as annual event
• Decided to issue proclamations for EastSideOutLoud Unity Day and Northeast High School Football Team
• Decided to hold MLK Wreath Laying Ceremony at City Hall Commissioner's Chambers
• Decided not to purchase table at 2025 All That Jazz Concert and Gala

Fire and Police Pension Board

The Macon-Bibb Fire and Police Pension Board approved two retirements and a quarterly investment invoice. Members discussed but took no action on whether sworn Code Enforcement Officers qualify for pension service credit, requesting more information for the next meeting. The board also heard an investment performance review and held an executive session.

• Approved Mariner Institutional quarterly invoice #50187 for $22,500 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement for Antwan Baker with 13 years of service (unanimous)
• Approved retirement for Hilton Dawson with 21.0833 years of service (unanimous)
• Discussed plan eligibility for sworn Code Enforcement Officers; no action taken

Macon Pension Plan (Division A)

The Macon-Bibb Macon Pension Plan (Division A) board met on January 7, 2025, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. It unanimously approved two retirement service credit items for Michael Jones (6.9167 years) and Jerry Octavia Battle (13.4167 years). The board reviewed the January 2025 Investment Review Report from Morgan Stanley Graystone Consultants, with a suggestion to review the Investment Policy at the next meeting. No invoices were presented for approval.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retirement service credit for Michael Jones (6.9167 years) (unanimous)
• Approved retirement service credit for Jerry Octavia Battle (13.4167 years) (unanimous)

Pension Trustees Board of the MBC Pension Plan

The Macon-Bibb Pension Trustees Board approved the agenda, prior minutes, a $17,500 quarterly invoice from Mariner Institutional, and eight retirement/pension items for county employees. They heard an investment performance review from Mariner but took no action on it. No officers were elected, and the board entered executive session for personnel discussions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Mariner Institutional quarterly invoice #50188 for $17,500 (unanimous)
• Approved retirement/pension items A-H for eight employees (unanimous)
• No action on election of officers
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)