McDonough public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure and public safety items, including repaving the intersection of Postmaster Drive and Hwy 155. The agenda also includes requests for sewer system fund transfers and new firefighting equipment.

• Repave Postmaster Drive and Hwy 155 intersection ($48,757.00)
• Transfer $1,226,397.00 to Sewer System Improvements
• Purchase four Flock Safety cameras ($10,000.00)
• Purchase 12 Scott Air-Pak X3 Pros ($81,336.00)
• Reconsider annexation of 419 Parker Rd

The City Council voted to annex the property at 419 Parker Road after a motion to reconsider a previous vote. Other actions included approving fire equipment purchases and adopting a resolution regarding LOST negotiations.

• Approved annexation of 419 Parker Road (4-1)
• Approved $48,757 for repaving Postmaster Drive and Hwy 155 (6-0)
• Approved $1,226,397 fund transfer for Turner Church Forced Main Upgrade (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 for four Flock Safety cameras (6-0)
• Approved $13,625 for five sets of firefighting turnout gear (6-0)
• Approved $81,336 for 12 Scott Air-Pak X3 Pros (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-12-12 regarding LOST negotiations (6-0)
• Authorized Associate Prosecutor for Municipal Court at max $350 per session (5-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider a request to reconsider the annexation of property at 419 Parker Rd. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Reconsideration of Community Development Case #220710 (419 Parker Rd)
• Executive Session for Personnel

City Council

The City Council will review several proposals, including a road improvement agreement with Henry County and a new municipal cemetery ordinance. The agenda also includes requests for equipment purchases and zoning changes.

• Road improvements at Racetrack Road and Iris Lake Road not to exceed $1,132,536.00
• Rezoning request for a Chick-Fil-A drive-thru restaurant at 50 Willow Lane
• Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet truck for $56,381.00
• Renewal of Charter Internet and phone services at $2,724.00 per month
• Creation of a new Municipal Cemetery ordinance in the City Code

The City Council approved a rezoning request for a drive-thru restaurant and authorized several infrastructure purchases and intergovernmental agreements. The council denied a request to annex property at 419 Parker Road and established a new municipal cemetery title in the city code.

• Approved rezoning of 50 Willow Lane to C-3 (Highway Commercial) for a drive-thru restaurant (4-1)
• Denied annexation of 419 Parker Road with RA-200 zoning (3-2)
• Approved $1,132,536 intergovernmental agreement with Henry County for Racetrack Road and Iris Lake Road improvements (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Chevrolet truck for $56,381.00 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance creating Title 17, Municipal Cemetery in City Code (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-11-21.1 appointing Commissioners to the McDonough Urban Redevelopment Agency (5-0)
• Approved year-end employee premium pay (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-11-21.2 adding Juneteenth to the 2023 Holiday Schedule (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a new sign code ordinance and approving the purchase of five additional CLEAR software seats for the Police Department. The agenda also includes a request to allow SiteWorks Grading to demolish a house at 120 Jonesboro Road.

• Request to allow SiteWorks Grading to demolish house at 120 Jonesboro Road
• Purchase of five additional user seats for CLEAR software for the Police Department
• Adoption of Ordinance 22-11-03 (Sign Code)
• Review of Community Development Case 220704

City Council

The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call and agenda approval. Executive sessions may be held for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters if needed.

• Potential executive sessions regarding litigation, real estate, and personnel

The City Council met for a special called meeting and entered executive session to discuss personnel and real estate. No substantive action items were reported during the regular session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel and real estate (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider extending the moratorium on multi-family zoning districts and reviewing the city sign code. The agenda also includes discussions regarding health insurance renewal and several community development cases.

• Extension of moratorium on multi-family zoning districts
• Updates to Title 17, Chapter 17.108 sign code
• Community Development Case #220702, #220710, and #22803
• Human Resources health insurance renewal

The City Council voted 5-0 to extend a moratorium on multifamily zoning districts through February 17, 2022, and adopted Ordinance 22-10-17. The Council also approved a 9.63% health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield, with no changes to coverage or base payroll deductions. A rezoning application for Wesley Lakes Plaza (375 Jonesboro Rd.) was withdrawn by the applicant. Two other zoning cases were postponed: Case 220710 (419 Parker Rd. annexation) was postponed to allow Planning Commission review, and Case 22803 (Chick-fil-A at 50 Willow Lane) was postponed for the same reason.

• Extended multifamily zoning moratorium through Feb 17, 2022, adopted Ordinance 22-10-17 (5-0)
• Renewed health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield at 9.63% increase, no coverage changes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: $13,156.38 emergency water meter repair, 48-month lease for 18 copier stations at $3,846.94/month, $150,000 annual grant to Boys & Girls Club (5-0)
• Approved signage language changes for Downtown Business District (5-0)
• Withdrawn: Case 220702 rezoning to C-3 at 375 Jonesboro Rd. (applicant withdrew)
• Postponed: Case 220710 annexation at 419 Parker Rd. to Planning Commission
• Postponed: Case 22803 rezoning to C-3 at 50 Willow Lane to Planning Commission (4-1)
• Approved Oct 6, 2022 council minutes (4-0)

City Council

The council will consider several payment requests, including software for sewer inspections and a new fence for the Community Garden. The agenda also includes an emergency repair to a 16-inch wastewater force main.

• $17,768.00 for steel fencing at the Community Garden on Bridges Road and Doris Street
• $20,100.00 for emergency repairs to a 16-inch wastewater force main
• $56,285.00 for a 2022 Chevrolet 1500 4x4 Crew Cab purchase
• $27,371.61 for body work and paint repairs to Engine 51-B
• Monthly street light billing takeover for Stapleton Park Subdivision

The City Council approved several spending items including a $425,527 contract for dam construction and sewer line relocation (postponed to Oct 17), $18,000 for CloudPermit software, $27,371.61 for fire engine repairs, $56,285 for a new Public Works vehicle, and $17,768 for a community garden fence. A resolution on the Local Option Sales Tax was also approved after executive session. Two rezoning and annexation cases were discussed but not voted on.

• Postponed $425,527 dam and sewer line contract to Oct 17 meeting
• Approved $18,000 CloudPermit software purchase (6-0)
• Approved $27,371.61 fire engine repair payment (6-0)
• Approved $56,285 purchase of 2022 Chevrolet 1500 for Public Works Director (5-1)
• Approved $17,768 community garden fence installation (5-1)
• Approved resolution to Henry County on Local Option Sales Tax (5-0)
• Authorized LOST Consultant Agreement with Ohio River South, Inc. up to $12,000 (5-0)
• Authorized Ante Litem Notice to Henry County on Service Delivery Strategy (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure and technology purchases, including a large road resurfacing contract. The agenda also includes requests for text amendments to allow carwash facilities in certain zoning districts. One rezoning application was submitted for deferral by the applicant.

• $783,107 contract with Onsite Paving, Sealcoating & Maintenance, Inc. for road resurfacing
• $119,447.20 purchase of desktops and notebooks for the Network Infrastructure Plan
• $53,509.91 for repairs to a Caterpillar 420E backhoe loader
• Text amendments to allow carwash facilities in C-2 and C-3 zoning districts
• Rezoning request for 1780 Avalon Pkwy from C-2 to M-1

The council approved a $783,107 contract with Onsight Paving for road resurfacing, funded by LMIG and SPLOST IV. It also approved $119,447 for new computers, $53,510 for a backhoe engine, and $15,900 for irrigation sleeves under Jonesboro Road. Two rezoning cases were postponed at applicants' requests. An ordinance allowing carwashes in C-2 and C-3 districts was adopted.

• Approved $783,107 road resurfacing contract with Onsight Paving (5-0)
• Approved $119,447 for 35 desktops, 11 notebooks, 25 police notebooks (5-0)
• Approved $53,510 for Caterpillar 420E backhoe engine replacement (5-0)
• Approved $15,900 for irrigation sleeves under Jonesboro Road (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-09-19 allowing carwashes in C-2 and C-3 districts (5-0)
• Postponed rezoning case 220702 (Wesley Lakes Plaza) to Oct. 17 (5-0)
• Postponed rezoning case 220704 (Bennett Transfer Site) to Nov. 3 (5-0)
• Promoted William VonDenBosch to Public Works Director (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure and land use proposals during this workshop. Items include a large water project bid and requests to amend zoning text for carwash facilities. The council will also consider police equipment upgrades and street light maintenance.

• $1,226,397.00 bid from RDJE, Inc. for Turner Church Pump Station Force Main Additions
• Rezoning request for Wesley Lakes Plaza at 375 Jonesboro Rd to C-3
• Rezoning request for Bennett Transfer Site at 1780 Avalon Pkwy to M-1
• $34,937.40 purchase of RedDot optics for new police pistols
• Text amendments to allow carwash facilities in C-2 and C-3 districts

The council approved a $1,226,397 bid from RDJE, Inc. for the Turner Church Pump Station Force Main Additions project. They also approved taking over street light bills at Hamilton Pointe Subdivision, purchasing RedDot optics for police pistols ($34,937.40), and buying four additional Flock camera licenses ($21,000 total). Two rezoning cases were discussed but deferred to a future public hearing.

• Approved $1,226,397 bid for Turner Church Pump Station Force Main Additions (6-0)
• Approved city takeover of street light bills at Hamilton Pointe Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved $34,937.40 purchase of RedDot optics for police Glock 45 pistols (6-0)
• Approved $21,000 purchase of four Flock camera licenses plus annual fee (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including software amendment, $13,230 Civic Clerk invoice, funding source correction, and August 15 minutes (5-0)
• Deferred rezoning case 220702 (Wesley Lakes Plaza) to September 19 public hearing
• Discussed rezoning case 220704 (Bennett Transfer Site) for September 19 public hearing
• Withdrew motion on carwash text amendment after staff noted it would return later

City Council

The City Council will consider requests to rezone 56 Cleveland St and update Title 17 of the city's zoning code. The agenda also includes a connectivity agreement with Henry County and street renaming in the One-Way Pairs.

• Rezoning of 56 Cleveland St from C-2 to R-85
• Contract with The Collaborative Firm for Title 17 updates
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Henry County for network connectivity
• Renaming two streets in the McDonough One-Way Pairs
• Variance request for South Point Townhomes at 333-424 South Point Blvd

The McDonough City Council approved renaming two streets along the One-Way Pairs to Mary Childs Street and Hattie Barnes Street, and entered into a L.O.S.T. consulting agreement with Brown Pelican Consulting, LLC. It also approved a zoning code update contract, an administrative variance for South Point Townhomes, a street direction change for Ice Street, and a rezoning at 56 Cleveland St. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the auditor employment.

• Approved L.O.S.T. consulting agreement with Brown Pelican Consulting, LLC (7-0)
• Employed James L. Whitaker, P.C. for FY2023 audit (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 22-189 for Henry County network connectivity (7-0)
• Renamed two streets to Mary Childs Street and Hattie Barnes Street (7-0)
• Approved contract with The Collaborative Firm for zoning code update (7-0)
• Approved administrative variance for South Point Townhomes front setback (7-0)
• Approved Ice Street one-way direction change (7-0)
• Rezoned 56 Cleveland St from C-2 to R-85 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a request to rezone 56 Cleveland Street from C-2 to R-85. The council will also discuss renaming two streets in the McDonough One-Way Pairs due to conflicting names. Additionally, several payments for water testing, wastewater operations, and police camera maintenance are up for approval.

• Rezoning request for 56 Cleveland Street from C-2 to R-85
• $73,440.00 for Visual Labs, Inc. police camera maintenance and subscription fees
• $24,500.00 for 100 Neptune water meters with antennas
• $13,640.00 for Georgia DNR EPD drinking water testing
• Discussion regarding renaming two streets in the McDonough One-Way Pairs

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022 tax millage rate. The agenda also includes an audit of zoning ordinances and a request to amend the city's nepotism policy.

• Adoption of School Zone Speed Detection Ordinance 22-07-18(1) via RedSpeed Contract
• Payment of $38,604.93 for Tyler Incode Financial software maintenance
• Request to amend the city's nepotism policy regarding relatives of employees
• Community Development Zoning Ordinance Audit

The City Council approved an amendment to the nepotism policy allowing relatives of city employees to work for the city if not in the same department or reporting structure, with a 5-1 vote. The council also adopted the 2022 tax millage rate at a rollback rate of 3.033 mills, with no tax increase, and authorized engagement of The Collaborative Firm for zoning code updates. Additionally, the council approved a resolution to contract Andrea Boyd as Chief Municipal Court Judge.

• Approved nepotism policy amendment (5-1)
• Adopted 2022 millage rate ordinance 22-07-18(2) (6-0)
• Authorized engagement of The Collaborative Firm for zoning code updates (6-0)
• Approved resolution to contract Andrea Boyd as Chief Municipal Court Judge (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Tyler Police RMS software maintenance payment (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions supporting the Henry County Joint Transportation Plan and Trails Plan. The council is also considering a request to amend zoning ordinances to allow automotive car washes in C-2 and C-3 zones. Additionally, the meeting includes authorization for electric vehicle charging infrastructure funding.

• Approval of resolutions supporting the Henry County Joint Transportation Plan and Trails Plan
• Authorization for $50,417 from Georgia Power for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• Proposed zoning amendments to include automotive car washes in C-2 and C-3 zones
• Presentation of the 2021 Audit

The City Council adopted resolutions supporting the Henry County Joint Transportation Plan and Trails Plan, with a 6-1 vote. It also approved several other actions, including authorizing a pandemic loan transaction, accepting $50,417 in Georgia Power funding for EV charging infrastructure, initiating zoning ordinance amendments for car washes, and accepting a $30,000 offer for city-owned property. The meeting included public comments on the budget and a residency question regarding a councilmember.

• Adopted Resolution 22-07-07(1) supporting Henry County Joint Transportation Plan (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 22-07-07(2) supporting Henry County Trails Plan (6-1)
• Authorized completion of a DDA pandemic loan transaction for a qualified business (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to accept $50,417 from Georgia Power for EV charging infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved resolution to initiate zoning ordinance amendments for car washes in C-2 and C-3 zones (7-0)
• Accepted $30,000 offer for city-owned property at 1261 McGarity Road (7-0)
• Approved June 20, 2022 Special Called Meeting Minutes (4-0, with 3 abstentions)
• Approved June 20, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes (7-0)

General

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda.

• Public hearing for the FY 2022-2023 Budget

The City Council held a special called meeting to receive a presentation of the FY 2022-2023 budget. A public hearing was opened and closed with no one speaking in favor or opposition, though one resident asked questions about tax commissioner fees. The council took no formal action on the budget during this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0, with 3 members absent)
• Heard FY 2022-2023 budget presentation (no vote)
• Opened and closed public hearing on budget (no action)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. The agenda also includes proposed street name changes and revisions to the city travel policy. Additionally, the council will consider budget amendments for previous years.

• Adoption of the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget
• Proposed renaming of Jonesboro Street/Keys Ferry Street to Mary Childs Street
• Proposed renaming of Geranium Drive to Hattie Barnes Street
• $20,051.93 payment for Tyler Police RMS software maintenance
• Revisions to the city travel policy regarding allowable expenses

City Council

The City Council will review a presentation of the 2022-2023 Budget. The agenda also includes requests for a new truck purchase, emergency pump repairs, and renaming two streets in the McDonough One-Way Pairs.

• Presentation of the 2022-2023 Budget
• Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado MD Crew Cab Truck for $84,661.00
• Renaming Jonesboro/Keys Ferry Street to Mary Childs Street and Geranium Drive to Hattie Barnes Street
• Emergency repair for Kalves’s Creek Pump Station at $9,775.00
• Fire Department medical director MOU at an annual rate of $8,004.00

City Council

The City Council will vote on rezoning applications for properties on Macon Street and Hampton Road. The agenda also includes a resolution to re-certify the city as a City of Ethics and an update on blighted property codes.

• Rezoning 94 Macon St from RM-75 to O-I
• Rezoning 502-522 Hampton Rd from C-2 to C-3
• Resolution to re-certify the City of McDonough as a City of Ethics
• Presentation on blighted property and municipal code updates

The City Council approved two rezoning requests: 94 Macon St. from RM-75 to O-I, and 502-522 Hampton Rd. from C-2 to C-3 with conditions. It also approved a professional services agreement with Emilia Walker for blight remediation and code update services. The council re-certified the city as a City of Ethics and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved rezoning at 94 Macon St. to O-I (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 502-522 Hampton Rd. to C-3 (6-1)
• Approved professional services agreement with Emilia Walker (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to re-certify City of Ethics (7-0)
• Approved April 25, 2022 Special Called Meeting minutes (6-0, 1 not voting)
• Approved May 5, 2022 Workshop minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will consider several property rezoning requests and a moratorium for multi-family zoning districts. The agenda also includes requests for road paving bids and the removal of approximately 40 trees in a city easement. Additionally, the council will review updates to occupation tax permit registration requirements.

• Approval of bids for road paving projects funded by GDOT and SPLOST IV
• Request to remove approximately 40 trees between Laurel Springs and Willow Bend at a cost of $15,000.00
• Rezoning request for Eagles Rest PH 2 on Hampton St. from R-50 to RTD
• Variance request for height increase at Staybridge @ South Point on Hwy. 81 W.
• Adoption of Ordinance 22-05-05 regarding occupation tax permit registration requirements

The council approved seeking bids for 2022 LMIG paving projects, adopted Ordinance 22-05-05 requiring a second ID for business licenses, and adopted Ordinance 22-05-05(M) imposing a moratorium on multi-family zoning districts through October 5, 2022. It also approved a rezoning for Eagles Rest Phase 2 (4-2), denied a hotel height variance (5-1), and rejected a bid for city-owned property at 1261 McGarity Road, directing re-advertisement with a minimum bid of $30,000.

• Approved seeking bids for 2022 LMIG paving projects (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-05-05 requiring second ID for business licenses (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-05-05(M) moratorium on multi-family zoning through Oct 5, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning from R-50 to RTD for Eagles Rest Phase 2 (4-2)
• Denied height variance for 4-story hotel (5-1)
• Rejected bid for 1261 McGarity Road, re-advertise with min $30,000 (6-0)
• Approved April 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the utilization of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The agenda also includes potential executive sessions regarding litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Discussion regarding the utilization of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
• Potential executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel

The McDonough City Council held a special called meeting to hear presentations on proposed uses of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Department heads and council members presented various project ideas, including water/sewer infrastructure, small business assistance, premium pay for essential workers, and parks improvements. No formal votes or decisions were made on the allocation of ARPA funds; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0, with two members absent or late)
• No ARPA fund allocations were voted on or approved
• City Attorney to explore options for essential worker bonuses under ARPA rules
• City Attorney to research allowable uses of ARPA funds for broadband expansion

City Council

The City Council will review requests for school zone safety cameras and several property rezonings. The agenda also includes approvals for wastewater chemicals, software purchases, and building renovations.

• RedSpeed school zone safety cameras at four local schools
• Rezoning of Hampton St property to Residential Townhouse District
• $118,399.00 for renovations at 77 Lawrenceville Street
• $22,000 one-time cost for PubWorks asset management software
• $14,000 security fence installation at 40 and 50 Lawrenceville Street

The McDonough City Council approved several items, including the purchase of PubWorks software for $22,000 plus an annual fee, the RedSpeed School Zone Safety Program at four schools, renovations to the Public Safety Storage Building for $118,399, and security fencing at 40 and 50 Lawrenceville Street for $14,000. Two rezoning and variance requests were postponed to the next meeting. The consent agenda, including a chemical purchase and legal services payment, was also approved.

• Approved purchase of PubWorks software at $22,000 one-time cost plus $5,300 annual fee (5-0)
• Approved RedSpeed School Zone Safety Program at four schools (5-0)
• Approved renovations to Public Safety Storage Building at 77 Lawrenceville Street for $118,399 (5-0)
• Approved security fence installation at 40 and 50 Lawrenceville Street for $14,000 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $12,534.50 chemical purchase and $10,202.19 legal services payment (5-0)
• Postponed rezoning case #210102 (Eagles Rest PH 2) to next meeting
• Postponed variance case #220201 (Staybridge @ South Point) to next meeting
• Approved April 7, 2022 City Council Workshop Minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review development requests including a rezoning for townhomes and a hotel height variance. The council also considers ratifying an emergency repair for the wastewater treatment plant costing $43,305.00.

• Ratification of $43,305.00 emergency repair for the wastewater treatment plant
• Professional Services Agreement with Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood for GIS services
• Preliminary plat review for The Enclave at Brookstone Town Homes
• Rezoning request for Eagles Rest PH 2 on Hampton St. to a Residential Townhouse District
• Height variance request for Staybridge @ South Point on Hwy. 81 W.

The City Council approved the preliminary plat for The Enclave at Brookstone Town Homes (formerly Highway 42 Townhomes) with a 4-2 vote. They also ratified an emergency repair for the wastewater treatment plant, approved a GIS services agreement, and hired a new Finance Director. Several items, including a rezoning and a hotel height variance, were postponed to the April 18 public hearing.

• Approved preliminary plat for Enclave at Brookstone Town Homes (4-2)
• Ratified emergency repair of Orbal Basin Mixer at $43,305
• Approved GIS services agreement with Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
• Approved consent agenda items 8-10 (6-0)
• Hired Frank Milazi as Finance Director at $101,000 annual salary (6-0)
• Postponed Item 10 and added MOA for student internships
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOA for student internships with Southern Crescent Technical College
• Entered executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel

City Council

The City Council will review a preliminary plat for The Enclave at Brookstone Town Homes. The agenda also includes requests for human resources software and vehicle purchases. Additionally, the council will hear presentations regarding the community garden and local organizations.

• Preliminary Plat Review: The Enclave at Brookstone Town Homes at Highway 42 N. and McDonough Parkway
• Purchase of UKG Human Resources Information Software for an annual minimum cost of $34,266.00
• Purchase of a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 for $44,895.00
• Purchase of 57 4G LTE radio drawers for downtown meters totaling $13,720.0
• Repairs to Fire Department Ladder Truck 52 at a cost of $11,611.33

The McDonough City Council held a regular meeting on March 21, 2022. The only recorded vote was on a proclamation recognizing Women's History Month, which passed 3-1. The consent agenda included several purchase approvals, but no individual votes were recorded for those items.

• Approved Women's History Month proclamation (3-1)
• Authorized $11,611.33 for Ladder Truck 52 repairs (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of UKG HR software with annual cost of $34,266.00 (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 for $44,895.00 (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of 57 4G LTE radio drawers for $13,720.00 (consent agenda)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several requests for equipment purchases, including new police vehicles and lawnmowers. The agenda also includes a preliminary plat review for the Symphony Park development.

• $426,917.00 request for eight Chevrolet Tahoes and related police equipment
• Preliminary plat review for Symphony Park at Racetrack Road and Travis Road
• $36,105.00 purchase of a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
• $23,848.02 purchase of two SCAG Cheetah mowers
• Finance consultant agreement at $55 per hour

The City Council approved all agenda items, including the purchase of eight 2022 Chevrolet Tahoes with equipment for $426,917 from SPLOST V funds, and a preliminary plat for the Symphony Park development. All votes were 5-0 except the plat, which passed 4-1. Two councilmembers were absent.

• Approved emergency pump station repair at $15,565 (5-0)
• Approved Feb 21, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to transmit 2021 CIE Report to ARC (5-0)
• Approved consultant agreement with Mike Clark at $55/hr, max 30 hrs/week (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 SCAG mowers for $23,848.02 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 GMC Sierra for $36,105 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 8 Chevy Tahoes and equipment for $426,917 (5-0)
• Approved Neptune 360 SAS renewal for $19,425 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several requests including a proposed increase to the city employee minimum wage and various equipment purchases. The agenda also includes software licenses for the police department and technology infrastructure upgrades.

• Approval of a $15.00 per hour minimum wage for all City employees
• Purchase of E-citation licenses from Tyler Technologies for $25,600.00 with a $5,600.00 annual fee
• Purchase of three Cisco C240 Physical Host servers for $38,301.06
• Amendment to the Impact Fee Program with Ross+Associates increasing the fee by $5,553
• Purchase of 45,000 lbs. of CC 2000 Chemicals for $12,600.00

City Council

The McDonough City Council will review requests for police department software licenses and a video enhancement service agreement. The agenda also includes discussions regarding community development grants and a code amendment. Additionally, the council will consider an amendment to increase fees for the Impact Fee Program Update.

• Request for E-citation licenses costing $25,600.00 with a $5,600.00 annual fee
• Request for iNPUT-ACE dongle license service agreement for video enhancement
• $5,553 increase to the Ross+Associates agreement for the Impact Fee Program Update
• Discussion of Title 17 Code Amendment

The City Council held a workshop and took several actions after an executive session. It approved a salary of $84,776.77 for City Clerk Christy Taylor, retroactive to her appointment. The Council also authorized the creation of a Department of Facilities and Asset Management, appointed Fire Chief Steve Morgan as its director, and approved a budget amendment for the new department. Additionally, the Council agreed to add three items to the consent agenda for the February 21, 2022 meeting: a video enhancement software agreement, 25 E-citation licenses, and an impact fee program update.

• Set City Clerk salary at $84,776.77 annually, retroactive (6-0)
• Authorized creation of Department of Facilities and Asset Management (6-0)
• Appointed Steve Morgan as Director of Facilities and Asset Management (6-0)
• Authorized budget amendment for Facilities and Asset Management (6-0)
• Added iNPUT-ACE video enhancement software agreement to Feb. 21 consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added 25 E-citation licenses request to Feb. 21 consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Impact Fee Program Update Amendment 5 with Ross+Associates to Feb. 21 consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Jan. 18, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several requests regarding public safety and public works. Items include the purchase of new fire apparatus and water quality monitoring services. The council will also review an ordinance extension for land development moratoriums.

• Purchase of Pierce Pumper Truck ($438,000) and Aerial Ladder Truck ($1,366,000)
• Renewal of MainStreet Ordinance #21-01-04(D)
• Purchase of 2,500 geraniums for $13,810.00
• Fox Environmental proposal for MS4 Phase II technical support ($22,000)
• Extension of moratorium on land development projects requiring water connections

The City Council renewed Ordinance 21-01-04(D), allowing licensed merchants to sell alcoholic beverages in cups purchased through the McDonough Mainstreet Program for consumption within the Downtown Entertainment District, with the sunset provision removed. The Council also approved the purchase of two fire trucks (a Pierce Pumper and a Custom Pierce Aerial 100' Platform Ladder) funded by SPLOST V, and extended the water capacity moratorium for 90 days. Additionally, the Council terminated the interim city clerk's contract and appointed her as City Clerk.

• Renewed Ordinance 21-01-04(D) for downtown alcohol cup sales, sunset provision removed (4-2)
• Approved purchase of two fire trucks (Pierce Pumper and Custom Pierce Aerial) funded by SPLOST V (5-1, Thomas abstained)
• Extended water capacity moratorium for 90 days (6-0)
• Approved Fox Environmental proposal for MS4 Phase II permit technical support, $22,000 (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Water Quality Monitoring proposal, $13,093 (6-0)
• Terminated Christy Taylor's interim contract and appointed her City Clerk, salary TBD (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 2 and Jan 3, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Made proclamations, retirement letters, and acknowledgements part of official record (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct an organizational meeting to handle start-of-year procedures. This includes electing a Mayor Pro Tem and making appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Election of Mayor Pro Tem
• Appointments to the Planning Commission
• Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Discussion regarding employee resignations and interim personnel
• Executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters

The McDonough City Council held its organizational meeting, swore in elected officials, and elected Councilmember Rufus Stewart as Mayor Pro Tem for 2022 by a 3-2 vote. The council also made appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, and approved the December 13, 2021 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Elected Rufus Stewart as Mayor Pro Tem for 2022 (3-2)
• Appointed Stanley Head to Planning Commission
• Appointed Sylvia Holmes to BOZA
• Appointed LaTara Tankersley-Jones to Planning Commission
• Reappointed Kaye Shipley to BOZA
• Appointed Calvin McClendon to Planning Commission
• Appointed Brenda Goodson to BOZA
• Approved December 13, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The special called meeting was a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials. Sandra Vincent was sworn in as Mayor, Rufus Stewart as Councilmember District 1, and Vanessa Thomas as Councilmember At Large. No policy decisions were made; the meeting was ceremonial and procedural only.

• Administered Oath of Office to Sandra Vincent as Mayor
• Administered Oath of Office to Rufus Stewart as Councilmember District 1
• Administered Oath of Office to Vanessa Thomas as Councilmember At Large