McDonough public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will consider several technology infrastructure purchases funded by SPLOST V. The agenda also includes a $101,191 grant for public safety officials and a zoning change request for 65 Brown Avenue.

• Accepting a $101,191.00 grant for public safety officials
• Purchasing four Flock camera systems for $11,000 plus annual licensing fees
• Upgrading network infrastructure switches at a cost of $98,386
• Zoning change request for 65 Brown Avenue from O-I to R-85
• Ratifying an $11,575.00 emergency fence repair at 8 Dogwood Lane

The McDonough City Council approved a rezoning request for 65 Brown Avenue, changing the zoning from O-I (Office/Institutional) to R-85 (Single Family Residential), with a unanimous 7-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a $101,191 state grant for public safety officer supplements, ratifying an emergency fence repair, and several equipment purchases. The meeting included proclamations and recognitions, and no executive session was held.

• Approved rezoning at 65 Brown Avenue from O-I to R-85 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $101,191 grant acceptance (7-0)
• Ratified emergency fence repair at 8 Dogwood Lane for $11,575
• Approved renewal of Thompson Reuters contract for $2,727
• Approved purchase of 4 Flock camera systems for $11,000
• Approved purchase of network infrastructure switches for $98,386
• Approved purchase of video surveillance for PD and Court for $20,764.99
• Approved purchase of access control hardware for $52,875.51

City Council

The City Council will discuss lease renewals for two organizations located on Jonesboro Street and Macon Street. The council also plans to address the compensation of the City Administrator.

• Lease renewal for The Veterans Support Group, Inc. at 32 Jonesboro Street
• Lease extension for Image Doctor/Media Museum of Photographic History and Image Making Devices at 369 Macon Street
• Compensation of the City Administrator

The City Council approved a resolution to extend the lease agreement with The Veterans Support Group for four years, through December 31, 2025, instead of the original five-year term. The vote was 6-0. The council also voted 4-2 to remove Item 7 (lease extension for the Image Doctor Media Museum) from the agenda and postpone Item 8 (compensation of the City Administrator) to the December 13, 2021 meeting.

• Approved 4-year lease extension for The Veterans Support Group (6-0)
• Removed Item 7 (Image Doctor lease extension) from agenda (4-2)
• Postponed Item 8 (City Administrator compensation) to Dec 13, 2021 meeting

Urban Redevelopment Agency

The meeting consists primarily of procedural items and a financial update. The agency will receive a financial update from Chairman Roger Pruitt and consider approving the October 19, 2020 meeting minutes.

• URA Financial Update
• Approval of October 19, 2020 URA Meeting Minutes

City Council

The council will review several land use requests involving annexation and rezoning on Turner Church Road. The agenda also includes an emergency repair for a lift station and community proclamations.

• Emergency repair to the discharge pipe at the Toys R Us lift station ($14,985.00)
• Annexation and lateral rezoning of 103.48 acres on Turner Church Rd
• Rezoning of 161.12 acres on Turner Church Rd to RA-200
• Rezoning of 54.54 acres on Turner Church Rd to RA-200
• Renaming the Tennis Center at Richard Craig Park to honor Joeann Compton

The McDonough City Council approved three annexations and lateral rezonings totaling about 319 acres on Turner Church Road, all by 7-0 votes. It also approved consent agenda items, including emergency sewer repairs, and accepted the certified November 2 election results. A motion to renew a lease for the Veterans Support Group failed 3-4, and no action was taken on the Image Doctor lease extension.

• Approved annexation of 103.48 acres (Case #210805) (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 161.12 acres (Case #210107) (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 54.54 acres (Case #210806) (7-0)
• Approved lateral rezoning of 103.48 acres to MCDZ (7-0)
• Approved lateral rezoning of 161.12 acres to RA-200 (7-0)
• Approved lateral rezoning of 54.54 acres to RA-200 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $45,208.45 personnel services and $29,186.30 sewer repair (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted certified November 2, 2021 election results (7-0)

City Council

This meeting is a scheduled workshop for administrative business and proclamations. The council may also enter executive sessions regarding litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Approval of October 18, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes
• Extra Mile Day proclamation
• Recognition of 2021 Scarecrow Contest Winners
• Potential executive sessions for litigation, real estate, or personnel

The McDonough City Council held a workshop on November 4, 2021, but made no substantive policy decisions. The only action item, approval of the October 18 meeting minutes, was postponed after a requested clarification. The council approved the agenda, adopted a proclamation for Extra Mile Day, and recognized Scarecrow Contest winners.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Adopted Extra Mile Day proclamation (6-0)
• Postponed approval of October 18, 2021 minutes to next meeting

City Council

The City Council will vote on a special use permit for a church facility at 312 Rogers St. The council will also hold workshops regarding several large-scale annexation and rezoning requests along Turner Church Rd. Additionally, the council is reviewing proposed changes to 2022 employee benefit plans.

• Vote on Special Use Permit for Malachi House at 312 Rogers St.
• Workshop on annexation and rezoning of 103.48 acres at Turner Church Rd.
• Workshop on annexation and rezoning of 161.12 acres (Wade Tract)
• Workshop on annexation and rezoning of 54.54 acres (Anderson Tract)
• Proposed 9.8% increase for Anthem Health Insurance in 2022 employee plans

The City Council approved a Special Use Permit (Ordinance 21-10-18-001) allowing a church facility and youth counseling ministry, Malachi House, at 312 Rogers St., with conditions including no overnight activities and residential appearance. The vote was 5-0 with one abstention. The council also approved 2022 employee healthcare benefits with Anthem, the 2022 meeting schedule, and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Malachi House church/youth ministry at 312 Rogers St. (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 21-10-18-001 with conditions for the Malachi House permit (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2022 employee healthcare benefits with Anthem and renewal with New York Life/Cigna (6-0)
• Approved 2022 City Council meeting and workshop schedule (6-0)
• Approved October 7, 2021 workshop minutes (5-0, 1 not voting)
• Approved July 14-15, 2021 retreat minutes (4-1, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will consider increasing the annual business license fee for insurance companies to $100.00. The agenda also includes a revised mutual aid agreement for local law enforcement and several zoning requests.

• Increase annual business license fee for insurance companies to $100.00
• Adoption of a revised Mutual Aid Agreement for local law enforcement agencies
• Rezoning 94 Macon St. from RM-75 to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
• Special Use Permit for a church facility at 312 Rogers St.
• Preliminary Plat Review for Eagles Rest on Hampton Road

The City Council approved the preliminary plat for the Eagles Rest Phase 1 development on Hampton Road, with a second access off Payne Drive. It also approved a consent agenda that raised the annual business license fee for insurance companies to $100 effective January 1, 2022, and adopted a revised mutual aid agreement for the police department. A rezoning request for 94 Macon St. was withdrawn by the applicant after discussion, with prior fees applied to a new application. The council also approved an interim city clerk appointment.

• Approved preliminary plat for Eagles Rest Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: insurance license fee increase to $100 (5-0)
• Approved revised mutual aid agreement for police (5-0)
• Rezoning request for 94 Macon St. withdrawn by applicant
• Approved Christy Taylor as Interim City Clerk (5-0)
• Approved September 20, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for 94 Macon St to change the property from multi-family residential to neighborhood commercial. The council will also review the purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado trucks for $57,450.00. The agenda includes proclamations and scheduled public comments.

• Rezoning request for 94 Macon St from RM-75 to C-1
• Purchase of two 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks for $57,450.00
• Proclamations for Southern Crescent Women in Business and others
• Public comment regarding the Police Department

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the purchase of two 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks for the Community Development Department at a total cost of $57,450. The council also approved five proclamations, the September 2 workshop minutes, and entered executive session for personnel matters. A rezoning request for 94 Macon St. was discussed but not voted on; a public hearing is scheduled for October 7, 2021.

• Approved the agenda, moving Item 12 (Christmas Parade) to Item 8A
• Approved the consent agenda, including purchase of two 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks for $57,450
• Approved proclamations for Southern Crescent Women in Business, Mike Haney, Mrs. Gladys Haliburton, Mr. Don Ash Day, and Ted Chancey
• Approved the September 2, 2021 Workshop Minutes
• Moved into Executive Session for Personnel and returned to Regular Session with no action items to report

City Council

The City Council will review several items under the consent agenda, including a new police vehicle and a park infrastructure change order. The meeting also includes approval of recent meeting minutes and a postage machine lease.

• Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe for $37,710.00 for the Police Department
• Change order for a booster pump at Richard Craig Park costing $12,921.00
• 60-month lease for a postage machine at $247.59 monthly

The City Council approved closing all city public buildings from September 7 to September 20, 2021, with employees continuing regular work schedules and city business conducted by phone, drive-in window, and email. The closure will be re-assessed at the September 20 meeting. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a 60-month postage machine lease at $247.59 monthly, a $37,710 police vehicle purchase, and a $12,921 booster pump change order for Richard Craig Park. The meeting was held via Zoom with Mayor Copeland absent.

• Approved closing all city buildings to the public from September 7-20, 2021, with employees working regular schedules and business via phone, drive-in, and email
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from four prior meetings
• Approved 60-month lease of a postage machine from Pitney Bowes at $247.59 monthly, with Mayor authorized to sign
• Approved purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department at $37,710, replacing a totaled vehicle
• Approved change order for a Booster Pump at Richard Craig Park at $12,921 from the Water Treatment Plant Budget
• Approved agenda with additions: authorization for Mayor to sign item 6D and a COVID-19 update as item 7A

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and standard opening protocols. An item regarding Covid-19 is included. No substantive legislative actions, contracts, or rezonings are listed.

• Covid-19

The council approved a resolution to hold a special election on November 2, 2021, to fill the seat vacated by Councilmember Craig Elrod. Councilmember Benjamin Pruett was elected as Mayor Pro Tem. A proposal to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for city employees and close municipal buildings was discussed but no motion was made, so it was not adopted.

• Approved resolution for special election on Nov. 2, 2021 (4-0, two members not heard)
• Elected Councilmember Benjamin Pruett as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0, one abstention)
• Agenda amended to add special election and mayor pro tem items (5-0)
• COVID-19 vaccine mandate and building closure proposal died for lack of a motion

City Council

The City Council will consider a road resurfacing contract and several equipment purchases for IT and public safety. The meeting includes public hearings for rezoning properties at 38 Hampton St. and 177 Old Griffin Rd. Additionally, the council will discuss salary studies and a procurement ordinance.

• $686,873 contract to Onsite Paving, Sealcoating & Maintenance, Inc. for road resurfacing
• Rezoning request for 38 Hampton St. from O-I to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
• Rezoning request for 177 Old Griffin Rd. from R-50 to C-2 (Central Commercial)
• $90,054.52 purchase of a new Storage Area Network from SHI International Corp.
• $61,057.30 purchase of two GMC Terrain vehicles and emergency equipment

The City Council approved two rezoning requests: 38 Hampton St. from O-I to C-1 and 177 Old Griffin Rd. from R-50 to C-2, both with conditions. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $686,873 road resurfacing contract, and voted to implement virtual council meetings starting September 2, 2021. A special called meeting was scheduled for August 23, 2021, to discuss Covid-19.

• Approved rezoning at 38 Hampton St. from O-I to C-1 with conditions (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 177 Old Griffin Rd. from R-50 to C-2 with conditions (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $686,873 road resurfacing contract (7-0)
• Approved $90,054.52 SAN purchase from SHI International Corp. (consent)
• Approved $61,057.30 for two 2022 GMC Terrain SUVs and equipment (consent)
• Approved $68,265.00 Visual Labs contract for police cameras (consent)
• Approved $21,500.00 for 100 water meters (consent)
• Approved virtual council meetings starting Sept. 2, 2021 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a discussion and information session regarding the Hamilton Pointe Subdivision. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Information on Hamilton Pointe Subdivision

The council discussed a proposed agreement with Century Homes to resolve 20 stop-work orders at Hamilton Pointe Subdivision, with five homes in question. No formal vote was taken on the agreement. The council also heard COVID-19 updates and discussed potential recommendations for city employees, to be addressed at the next meeting.

• Agenda amended to add COVID-19 discussion (4-0)
• No formal action taken on Hamilton Pointe agreement
• No formal action taken on COVID-19 employee recommendations

City Council

The council will review rezoning applications for 38 Hampton St. and 177 Old Griffin Rd. A public hearing is scheduled for the adoption of a revised impact fee ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a pay and classification study.

• Rezoning 38 Hampton St. from O-I to C-1
• Rezoning 177 Old Griffin Rd. from R-50 to C-2
• Adoption of a revised Impact Fee Schedule ordinance
• $24,502.444 settlement payment to GIRMA
• HVAC maintenance contracts for three city buildings

The City Council held a public hearing and unanimously adopted a revised ordinance establishing a new impact fee schedule, with no public comments for or against. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $24,502.44 settlement payment to GIRMA and several contracts, and authorized a youth McDonough 101 program for ages 6-14. Two rezoning requests were discussed but not voted on, with public hearings set for August 16, 2021. A pay and classification study was discussed but no action was taken, with more information requested for the next meeting.

• Adopted revised impact fee schedule ordinance (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $24,502.44 GIRMA settlement payment (7-0)
• Approved HVAC maintenance contracts with Estes Services totaling $8,376 annually (7-0)
• Authorized DNR to handle water sampling at $10,140 (7-0)
• Ratified $14,483 emergency repair payment to Templeton and Associates (7-0)
• Authorized youth McDonough 101 program for ages 6-14 (7-0)
• Approved July 19, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0, one member absent)
• Entered executive session for litigation and personnel; no action reported

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the adoption of the 2021 Millage Rate and a vote on proposed Development Impact Fees. The agenda also includes discussions regarding zoning code amendments and a hospitality and tourism contract.

• Public hearing for adoption of the 2021 Millage Rate
• Vote on proposed Development Impact Fees
• Four contracts for Summer Concert Series performances
• Purchase of two 2022 GMC Terrain SLE SUVs for $53,530.00
• Zoning code amendment regarding permit approval time limits

The City Council approved the 2021 millage rate at 3.615%, a 5% decrease from the current rate, and adopted the ordinance. They also approved the purchase of two 2022 GMC Terrain SUVs for $53,530, and approved four Summer Concert Series contracts totaling $8,498. The Council directed the City Attorney to revise the Hospitality and Tourism Contract to include specific requests from McDonough Hospitality and Tourism, and set the City Clerk's salary at $95,000 effective November 1, 2020.

• Approved the 2021 millage rate at 3.615% and adopted the ordinance.
• Approved purchase of two 2022 GMC Terrain SUVs for $53,530 from Bellamy Strickland.
• Approved four Summer Concert Series contracts totaling $8,498.
• Directed City Attorney to revise Hospitality and Tourism Contract with requested changes.
• Set City Clerk's salary at $95,000 effective November 1, 2020.
• Approved July 1, 2021 Workshop Minutes.
• Agreed to close City Hall on July 30, 2021, for air-conditioner repair.

City Council

The McDonough City Council is holding a two-day special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve an intergovernmental agreement with Henry County for a proposed transportation TSPLOST, approve an early voting schedule, and discuss revised impact fees. The meeting also includes a retreat-style discussion of various city topics, an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters, and a discussion of salaries.

• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Henry County for proposed TSPLOST
• Approval of early voting schedule for November 2, 2021 election
• Discussion of revised impact fees
• Discussion topics include HOA ordinance, city cemetery policy, trail system, ARPA, salaries
• Executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel

The City Council approved a 3% cost-of-living increase for all employees, effective the next pay period. They also approved the consent agenda, including an intergovernmental agreement with Henry County for a TSPLOST transportation tax and the early voting schedule for the November 2, 2021 election. The council revised a previous motion on impact fees to use the rate schedule as presented. The meeting was a two-day retreat focused on discussion and planning, with no other formal votes taken.

• Approved a 3% cost-of-living increase for all city employees, effective the next pay period.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the intergovernmental agreement with Henry County for a TSPLOST transportation tax and the early voting schedule for the November 2, 2021 election.
• Revised a previous motion on impact fees to use the rate schedule as presented.
• Agreed to change the August 5, 2021 workshop to August 3, 2021.
• Agreed that the city needs a Public Information Officer.

City Council

The City Council will discuss T-SPLOST and schedule public hearings for impact fees. The council also considers a resolution to amend the SPLOST 5 Project List.

• Resolution to amend the SPLOST 5 Project List
• T-SPLOST discussion
• Impact Fee Public Hearings Schedule

The City Council approved the TSPLOST project list as presented, with the addition of curb and gutter work to the sidewalk connectivity project on Old Griffin Road. The vote was six in favor, with Councilmember Vincent absent. The council also approved a resolution to amend the SPLOST V project list, reallocating funds from the Fire Station and Equipment project on McDonough Parkway to Other Public Safety Facilities and Equipment. Both actions were taken during the July 1, 2021 workshop meeting.

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including hiring James L. Whitaker, P.C. for audit services ($45,000-$50,000), appointing Matt McCord to the DDA, approving June 21, 2021 minutes, and installing weather sirens ($94,400 from SPLOST V).
• Approved the TSPLOST project list with the addition of curb and gutter to the Old Griffin Road sidewalk connectivity project.
• Approved a resolution to amend the SPLOST V project list, reallocating fire station funds to other public safety facilities and equipment.
• Scheduled Impact Fee Public Hearings for July 19, 2021 and August 5, 2021.
• Deferred discussion on mask-wearing in city buildings to the retreat meeting.
• Removed T-SPLOST discussion from the agenda at Councilmember Vincent's request, but no motion was made, so no action was taken.

City Council

The City Council will hold discussions regarding the FY 2021-2022 budget and the construction or renovation of the Polk Museum. The agenda also includes a presentation from Connecting Henry and items related to community development.

• Discussion of FY 2021 - 2022 Budget
• Discussion of the Polk Museum construction / renovation
• Connecting Henry Presentation
• Community Development discussion

The City Council approved the FY 2021-2022 budget at $39,130,926, excluding $47,518 designated for salaries, and adopted the resolution for it. They also approved two administrative variances, a consent agenda, and a $88,500 renovation contract for the Polk Museum basement. The meeting included a presentation from Connecting Henry and public comments about the DDA loan program.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, Georgia Power agreements for the Amphitheater, and Tyler Technologies payments.
• Approved administrative variance for 612 Benjamin Ct. to reduce front setback from 35 to 31.5 feet.
• Approved administrative variance for 1148 & 1168 Hwy. 20/81 W. to relocate pylon signs.
• Adopted FY 2021-2022 budget at $39,130,926, excluding $47,518 for salaries.
• Approved $88,500 renovation of Polk Museum basement with Vesta Construction, paid from tourism funds.
• Agreed to continue as partner for Walk to End Alzheimer's on September 18, 2021.
• Mayor Copeland to contact DDA members to approve loan applications for business owners.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the adoption of the FY 2021-2022 budget and potential revisions to city impact fees. The agenda also includes reviews for police equipment purchases and fire truck repairs.

• $19,955.21 purchase of Tasers and related equipment for the Police Department
• $13,751.44 payment to Williams Fire Apparatus for fire truck repairs
• Preliminary plat review for Geranium Park at 222 Decatur Rd
• Discussion regarding revisions to City impact fees
• Appointment of Kathy Story as Open Records Officer

The City Council deferred the vote on the FY 2021-2022 budget to the June 16 and 17 special called meetings, after a public hearing where only one resident spoke. The Council approved the consent agenda, including police equipment purchases and fire truck repairs, and approved the preliminary plat for the Geranium Park development at 222 Decatur Rd. The Council also voted to proceed with a 100% increase in impact fees, with ordinance changes to be drafted.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F, including $19,955.21 for police Tasers and equipment and $13,751.44 for fire truck repairs (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Geranium Park at 222 Decatur Rd (7-0)
• Deferred FY 2021-2022 budget vote to June 16-17 special called meetings (7-0)
• Voted to proceed with 100% increase in impact fees and amend ordinance (7-0)
• Postponed discussion item #10 (including parking ordinance presentation) to June 21 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss the Hamilton Pointe Subdivision. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and approval of the agenda.

• Discussion of Hamilton Pointe Subdivision

The City Council held a special called meeting to discuss the Hamilton Pointe Subdivision, hearing complaints from residents about construction non-compliance, rental rates, and code enforcement. No formal decisions were made, but the City Administrator committed to addressing code enforcement issues and increasing police presence for two weeks. A hearing on 20 stop work orders will be held by the Board of Zoning Appeals in mid-to-late June.

• Agenda approved (6-0)
• City Administrator to address code enforcement issues (grass, fences) and assign officer at night for two weeks
• BOZA hearing on 20 stop work orders scheduled for mid-to-late June
• Councilmember Vincent to collect resident emails for communication

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on a revised Multi-Family Ordinance and several infrastructure maintenance items. Additionally, the council will consider various contracts for public safety and public works.

• Public hearing for the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget
• Rezoning request for Eagles Rest PH 2 on Hampton St to Residential Townhouse District
• 50-year agreement with GDOT for roundabout lighting at SR20 and Lawrenceville Street
• Purchase of a 2021 GMC 1500 truck and emergency equipment for $30,229.70
• Ratification of $44,500.00 for emergency reservoir repairs by Toby’s Tree Service

The City Council approved the consent agenda (items A-I) with a 6-0 vote, including the Main Street MOU, audit amendment, truck purchase, and various infrastructure agreements. The rezoning request for Eagles Rest Phase 2 was postponed to the June 21, 2021 meeting. The council also adopted a revised multi-family ordinance with a moratorium on new applications until November 1, 2021, and scheduled a second budget public hearing for June 3, 2021.

• Approved consent agenda items A-I (6-0)
• Postponed Eagles Rest PH2 rezoning decision to June 21, 2021
• Adopted revised multi-family ordinance with moratorium until Nov 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Scheduled second budget public hearing for June 3, 2021 (5-2)
• Approved $27,165 truck purchase plus $3,064.70 equipment
• Approved $45,055.81 for Georgia Power three-phase power to Alexander Park
• Ratified $44,500 emergency repair payment to Toby's Tree Service
• Approved $1,225 audit agreement amendment

City Council

The City Council will discuss proposed amendments to Title 17 regarding multi-family zoning districts. The workshop also includes updates on Jonesboro Road Park, Woodruff Street speed bumps, and traffic concerns. Additionally, the council will consider approvals for building renovations and water meter purchases.

• Renovation of 88 Keys Ferry Building by GT Restoration, LLC for $25,500.00
• Purchase of 100 Neptune T-10 water meters for $20,500.00
• Discussion regarding Title 17 multi-family zoning district amendments
• Discussion of revised agreement for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, INC.

The City Council approved the consent agenda, created a Human Resources Director position, and hired Nick Calhoun for it at $75,000 per year. It also approved a speed table on Woodruff Street and an additional one on Low Street, and approved a revised agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. The Title 17 multi-family zoning amendment was discussed but deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items A, B, C (7-0)
• Created Human Resources Director position (5-0)
• Hired Nick Calhoun as Human Resources Director at $75,000/year (5-0)
• Approved speed table on Woodruff Street and additional on Low Street (5-0)
• Approved revised agreement with Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta (4-1)
• Approved April 19, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled special called meeting for May 25, 2021 to discuss Hamilton Pointe (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several rezoning applications involving residential and commercial developments. The agenda also includes a discussion on a franchise agreement for GA Mobility and an audit presentation for the 2020 fiscal year.

• Rezoning of North Racetrack Road & East Travis Dr. for Symphony Park development
• Rezoning of Highway 81 W. for Crest South Point development
• $257,375.30 contract award to Helix Group, Inc. for the 2021 CDBG project
• Resolution prohibiting on-street parking on Industrial Parkway, South Point Boulevard, and Avalon Parkway
• Discussion of a Memorandum of Understanding and Franchise Agreement for GA Mobility

The McDonough City Council approved a rezoning for Symphony Park (107.88 acres) from RA-200 to R-50, RTD, RM-75, and a public safety facility, with conditions, in a 4-2 vote. They also approved a rezoning for Crest South Point (36 acres) to C-3 and RM-75 in a 5-1 vote. A proposed MOU with JPod Transit System died for lack of a second. A Title 17 code amendment to eliminate multi-family zoning districts was postponed to a future workshop.

• Approved Symphony Park rezoning (RA-200 to R-50, RTD, RM-75, public safety facility) with conditions (4-2)
• Approved Crest South Point rezoning (RA-200 to C-3 and RM-75) with conditions (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including on-street parking ban on Industrial Pkwy, South Point Blvd, Avalon Pkwy (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including wastewater mixer repair/replacement (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2021 CDBG contract with Helix Group ($257,375.30) (6-0)
• Adopted resolutions honoring Joyce Elaine Moore and Euretha 'Reek' Lyles (6-0)
• Approved April 1, 2021 workshop minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Postponed Title 17 code amendment eliminating multi-family zoning districts to May 6 workshop

City Council

The City Council will consider several rezoning applications, including a 36-acre development on Highway 81. The agenda also includes approvals for new staff positions, utility easements, and service contracts.

• Rezoning of 36 acres on Highway 81 to commercial and multi-family residential
• $20,000 contract for a bathymetric survey of Fargason Water Reservoir
• Creation of a full-time Open Records Request Clerk position
• $13,112.18 elevator maintenance contract for City Hall
• $6,790 Georgia Power easement acquisition on Atlanta Street

The City Council approved the rezoning of the Highway 42 Townhomes property (Case #200703) from C-3 (Highway Commercial) to RTD (Residential Townhome District), adopting Ordinance 21-04-010001(Z). The council also approved an administrative variance for a three-foot rear-yard setback encroachment at Stapleton Park (Case #210306). All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved as presented.

• Approved rezoning of Highway 42 Townhomes (Case #200703) to RTD (Residential Townhome District), adopting Ordinance 21-04-010001(Z).
• Approved administrative variance (Case #210306) for a 3-foot encroachment into the 30-foot rear-yard setback at Stapleton Park, Lot 76.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the Capital Improvement Element 2020 Annual Update, a tax rate typo correction, surplus of old court building pews, a new Open Records Clerk position, a Georgia Power easement, an elevator maintenance contract, a mutual aid MOU, donation of old AEDs, and a bathymetric survey contract.
• Approved the March 15, 2021, City Council meeting minutes.
• Discussed a proposed MOU with Georgia Mobility for a $30,000,000 J-Pod Transit System, with no commitment to the project.
• Discussed rezoning requests for Crest South Point (Case #210101) and Eagles Rest PH 2 (Case #210102), both to be voted on at the April 19, 2021 meeting.
• Heard public comment on the Truck Ordinance; the final draft will be presented for approval on April 19, 2021.
• No executive session was held.

City Council

The City Council will consider several rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments. The agenda also includes the appointment of prosecuting attorneys and the purchase of new city vehicles. Additionally, the council will review taking over utility costs for various streetlights and traffic signals.

• Rezoning request for Symphony Park at North Racetrack Road & East Travis Dr.
• Rezoning request for Highway 42 Townhomes at Hwy. 42 N. & McDonough Pkwy.
• Appointment of Timothy Haley and Andrea Boyd as prosecuting attorneys.
• Purchase of a Ford F-350 truck for $35,442.00.
• Purchase of a Ford F750 dump truck for approximately $70,632.00.

The McDonough City Council denied a rezoning request for the Symphony Park development (Case 190302) by a 3-2 vote, despite staff recommending approval. The council approved rezoning for the Perez Project (Case 210102) and the 62 Macon Street Project (Case 210103). The Highway 42 Townhomes rezoning (Case 200703) was postponed to April, and the Crest South Point rezoning (Case 210101) was postponed at the applicant's request. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included appointments, equipment purchases, and taking over street light bills.

• Denied rezoning for Symphony Park (Case 190302) from RA-200 to R-50, RTD, RM-75 with a public safety facility; vote was 3-2 against.
• Approved rezoning for the Perez Project (Case 210102) from M-1 to C-2 with conditions; vote was 4-0.
• Approved rezoning for the 62 Macon Street Project (Case 210103) from RM-75 to C-1 with conditions; vote was 4-0.
• Postponed the Highway 42 Townhomes rezoning (Case 200703) to the April agenda.
• Postponed the Crest South Point rezoning (Case 210101) at the applicant's request.
• Approved the consent agenda, including appointing Timothy Haley as Prosecuting Attorney and Andrea Boyd as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
• Approved taking over the Kensington Park Subdivision street light bill (16 lights, ~$278.40/month) and street light/traffic signal costs for five locations.
• Approved purchasing a 2021 Ford F-350 truck for Sewer Maintenance ($35,442) and a 2021 Ford F750 dump truck for Stormwater (~$70,632).

City Council

The City Council workshop includes discussions on public safety equipment, street paving projects, and several zoning requests. The council will also review ordinance updates regarding parking regulations and water system connection moratoriums.

• Purchase of five 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes for $233,091.20
• Bids for LMIG paving projects on Carver Rd., Regal Dr., and Ward St.
• Rezoning request for Campground Road Development to R-75 residential
• Repairs to Fire Department aerial ladder truck (Quint 51) up to $17,500.00
• Ordinance regulating parking and stopping on public rights-of-way

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the purchase of five police vehicles, fire truck repairs, a budget amendment, and a development agreement with TRG Geranium Park, LLC. The development agreement, which was removed from the consent agenda for discussion, was approved in a separate vote. The council also approved preliminary plats for the Barrett Farms Subdivision and Eagle Rest Townhomes, and an administrative variance for Extended Stay America.

• Approved the consent agenda, including a budget amendment, purchase of five police vehicles, fire truck repairs, a parking ordinance, and a development agreement.
• Approved the development agreement with TRG Geranium Park, LLC, which includes a pocket park, dam and sewer pipe renovations, and a quitclaim of approximately four acres to the City.
• Approved the preliminary plat for the Barrett Farms Subdivision.
• Approved the preliminary plat for the Eagle Rest Townhomes.
• Approved an administrative variance for Extended Stay America for a four-story hotel.
• Postponed the Campground Road Development annexation and rezoning request.
• Postponed the Crest South Point rezoning request at the applicant's request.
• Approved the minutes from the February 15, 2021 City Council meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning requests for Symphony Park and Highway 42 Townhomes. The agenda also includes a construction contract for Jonesboro Road Park and updates to the Impact Fee Program.

• $640,000 contract with McLeRoy, Inc. for Jonesboro Road Park construction
• Rezoning request for Symphony Park at North Racetrack Road & East Travis Dr.
• Rezoning request for Highway 42 Townhomes to Residential Townhouse District
• $48,150 purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Fire Department
• Resolution to amend or eliminate multi-family housing zoning districts

The McDonough City Council approved the consent agenda (minus a development agreement), adopted a resolution transmitting the 2020 Capital Improvements Element report to the Atlanta Regional Commission, and made several appointments including a new Community Development Director. Several items were postponed or tabled to the March 4 workshop, including a preliminary plat and a rezoning request.

• Approved consent agenda items B-E (5-0): Jonesboro Road Park contract ($640,000 + 10% contingency), zoning ordinance amendment to eliminate multi-family districts, appointments to boards, and Fire Department vehicle purchase ($48,150)
• Adopted resolution transmitting 2020 Capital Improvements Element report to ARC (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Tim Haley as Solicitor of the Court and Andrea Boyd as Solicitor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Charles Reese as Community Development Director at $90,000 salary (4-1, Mayor opposed)
• Approved February 4, 2021 workshop minutes (4-0, Mayor abstained)
• Preliminary plat for Barrett Farms Subdivision died for lack of a second; deferred to March 4 workshop
• Administrative variance for Extended Stay America hotel deferred to March 4 workshop
• Rezoning for Symphony Park postponed at applicant's request to March 4 workshop

City Council

The McDonough City Council workshop includes discussions on infrastructure projects and municipal contracts. Items include a development agreement with TRG Geranium Park, LLC and utility relocation services for S.R. Hwy 20. The council will also consider police department personnel changes and vehicle surpuses.

• Utility relocation services for S.R. Hwy 20 roundabout by Turnipseed Engineers (up to $60,000)
• Development Agreement with TRG Geranium Park, LLC
• Purchase of a Kubota Sidekick RTV-XG850 from Mason Tractor ($13,653.04)
• Gear box replacement at the Waste Water Treatment Plant ($20,610)
• Addition of a Captain position in the Police Department

The City Council approved the consent agenda with the deletion of Item 6D, a development agreement with TRG Geranium Park, LLC. The council also approved the mayor to sign TEFRA documents for a bond issue by the McDonough Housing Authority, with a 5-1 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and discussions.

• Approved consent agenda minus Item 6D (6-0)
• Approved mayor to sign TEFRA documents and resolution (5-1)
• Approved January 22, 2021 Special Called Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved proclamations for McCambry, Reed, and O'Neal days (6-0)

City Council

The City Council met for a special called meeting to consider park development. The agenda includes a vote to award the Jonesboro Road Park construction contract to McLeRoy Inc. This project is to be funded by SPLOST IV funds.

• Construction contract award for Jonesboro Road Park to McLeRoy Inc. at $640,000.00 plus a 10% contingency

City Council

The McDonough City Council is holding an organizational meeting to review several administrative and infrastructure items. The agenda includes approving budget amendments for multiple funds and authorizing engineering services for water treatment upgrades. The council will also vote on the 2021 Mayor Pro Tem.

• Purchase of smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and alarms for $44,330.00
• Engineering services for Water Treatment Plant upgrades estimated at $292,500.00
• Contract with Sol Construction, LLC for Richard Craig Park Booster Pump Station for $91,000.00
• Approval of budget amendment resolutions for FY 2019-2020 and FY 2020-2021
• Adoption of the revised Entertainment District map and ordinance