McDonough public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for 54.54 acres at Turner Church Road from RA-200 to R-75 for the Anderson Landing subdivision. The council will also consider a budget amendment for FY2025-2026, vote on speed tables for Cottages of Avalon, and approve multiple consent agenda items including technology renewals and a parks master plan increase.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning of 54.54 acres at Turner Church Road for Anderson Landing (RA-200 to R-75)
• Approval of Budget Amendment #1 for FY2025-2026 for all accounts
• Vote on speed tables for Cottages of Avalon (police department)
• Demolition of house and block building at 117 Jonesboro Road for Alexander Park West expansion ($24,500)
• Consent agenda: annual Civic Plus renewal ($11,568.34), Pure Storage appliance ($53,077.68), parks master plan survey increase ($16,105), fire hydrant valves ($29,094)

The McDonough City Council approved a consent agenda including technology payments, a parks master plan increase, fire hydrant valves, and a holiday schedule correction. They also adopted a FY2025-26 budget amendment, approved speed tables for Cottages of Avalon, authorized demolition at 117 Jonesboro Road, and established the Blacksville Cultural Overlay District. The Anderson Landing public hearing was postponed to January 20, 2026, at the applicant's request.

• Approved consent agenda including Civic Plus renewal ($11,568.34), SHI invoice ($53,077.68), parks master plan increase ($16,105), hydrant valves ($29,094), holiday schedule correction, and November minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-12-15, Budget Amendment 1 for FY2025-2026 (7-0)
• Approved speed tables at up to five locations in Cottages of Avalon (7-0)
• Authorized Troy Custom Builders to demolish house and block building at 117 Jonesboro Road for $24,500 (7-0)
• Postponed Anderson Landing public hearing and vote to January 20, 2026 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution establishing McDonough Nature Preserve @ Autumn Lakes with edits (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution establishing Blacksville Cultural Overlay District (6-0)
• Adopted three resolutions honoring Victor Itegbe, Gail Welch Talmadge Notti, and Buddy Welch portrait (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and votes on several rezoning and zoning modification requests, including a senior living community and a large PulteGroup development. They will also consider a budget amendment, a GDOT grant application, and an emergency fire truck repair payment. Other items include approval of meeting minutes, election results, and city office closures.

• Emergency repairs to Fire Truck 52 for $13,474.24
• Budget amendment #2 for FY 2024-2025
• GDOT LMIG grant application for FY 2026
• Rezoning of Lake Dow Rd & Hwy 81 E to PUD for senior community (Manor Lake Assisted Living)
• Modification of zoning conditions for 705 Tomlinson St (PulteGroup, 169 acres)

The council approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, and a $157,000 contract with Segrest Properties to plant and maintain medians on Jonesboro Road. It adopted Resolution 25-11-07, amending the FY 2024-2025 budget, and authorized the submission of a Georgia DOT LMIG grant application. The body also approved rezoning requests for properties on Jonesboro Street and Hampton Street, and hired Falcon Design for consulting services up to $19,000.

• Approved agenda with deferral of Youth Council swearing (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $157,000 contract with Segrest Properties for Jonesboro Road median planting (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-11-07, amending FY 2024-2025 budget (7-0)
• Approved G‑DOT LMIG application for FY 2025 and authorized Mayor to sign (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 67 Jonesboro St to O/I for professional office space (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 200 Hampton St to allow medical office use (7-0)
• Approved engagement of Falcon Design for consulting up to $19,000 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several zoning modifications and rezoning requests for residential and senior living projects. The body is also considering contracts for park repairs, sewer installation, and intergovernmental agreements with Henry County.

• Rezoning request for a senior community at Lake Dow Rd. & Hwy. 81 E.
• Rezoning of 54.54 acres on Turner Church Rd. to R-75 Single-Family Residential
• Repair of Avalon Park Playground equipment by Jasper Outdoors for $27,517.00
• Sewer line installation at Jonesboro Road Park by Harding Plumbing, Heating & Cooling for $14,500.00
• Repair of the Cola Welch Building sign by Signs by Lighting Maintenance, Inc. for $16,500.00

The council adopted intergovernmental agreements for the Old Golf Course and Jail property developments, each passing with majority votes. It also approved the Comprehensive Parks Master Plan, Avalon Park playground repairs, road sign repairs, and a new sewer line, all unanimously. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-11-06 (6-0)
• Awarded Comprehensive Parks Master Plan to Perez Planning & Design, LLC for $14,800 (6-0)
• Approved Avalon Park Playground repairs for $27,517 (6-0)
• Approved road sign repairs at Cola Welch Building for $16,500 (6-0)
• Approved sewer line installation by Harding Plumbing for $14,500 (6-0)
• Adopted IGA for Old Golf Course development (4-1)
• Adopted IGA for Jail Property development (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The McDonough City Council will consider several financial approvals, including technology service invoices and a park equipment purchase. It will discuss rezoning requests for a commercial project on Jonesboro Street and a planned unit development for homeless veterans on Legion Road. The council will also vote on hiring a CPA for the year‑end audit and on installing a prefabricated restroom at Jonesboro Road Park.

• Approve Civic Plus annual maintenance renewal invoice of $10,347.75.
• Purchase a Kubota side‑by‑side for the parks department at $23,934.19 (SPLOST funding).
• Rezone 67 Jonesboro St. from R‑100 to C‑2 (Central Commercial).
• Reconsider rezoning 122 Legion Road from R‑75 to PUD for a homeless veterans community.
• Approve purchase and installation of a prefabricated restroom building at Jonesboro Road Park for $112,579.76.

The City Council approved the consent‑agenda payments, engaged an auditor for the year‑end audit, and authorized the purchase of a Kubota side‑by‑side for the Parks Department. It deferred a rezoning vote for 67 Jonesboro Street, restored the zoning of 122 Legion Road to R‑75, and approved a $112,579.76 prefabricated double‑flush toilet building for Jonesboro Road Park, along with a $17,650.45 Georgia Power invoice.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5‑0)
• Approved audit engagement letter for year‑end audit (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of Kubota side‑by‑side for parks ($23,934.19) (5‑0)
• Deferred rezoning of 67 Jonesboro Street to O/I (5‑0)
• Approved zoning reversion of 122 Legion Road to R‑75 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase and installation of prefabricated double‑flush toilet building at Jonesboro Road Park ($112,579.76) (4‑0)
• Approved Georgia Power invoice ($17,650.45) (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on October 2, 2025, with a consent agenda covering emergency road and water main repairs. They will also vote on a rezoning request to change 310 Griffin St from light industrial to neighborhood commercial for a chiropractic office. Other items include taking over the street light bill for Iris Landing subdivision and a proclamation for First Baptist Church's bicentennial.

• Emergency road repair on Hwy 81 E due to sinkhole, $33,628
• Emergency water main repair at Sims St and Lawrenceville St, $54,620
• Rezoning of 67 Jonesboro St from R-100 to C-2 (workshop discussion)
• Vote on rezoning 310 Griffin St from M-1 to C-1 for medical office
• Takeover of monthly street light bill ($841.73) for Iris Landing subdivision

The council approved the agenda after a 4‑1‑1 vote. A consent agenda covering fire‑department software, emergency road repairs, curb replacement, water‑main invoice and prior minutes passed unanimously. The rezoning of 310 Griffin Street to C‑1 for a medical office was approved with a professional‑office‑use condition by a 6‑0 vote. The request to assume the Iris Landing subdivision street‑light bill was approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Agenda approved (4 in favor, 1 opposition, 1 abstention)
• Consent agenda items approved (6 in favor)
• Rezoning of 310 Griffin St to C‑1 approved with condition (6 in favor)
• Street‑light bill for Iris Landing subdivision approved (5 in favor)
• Motion to enter Executive Session approved (6 in favor)
• Motion to reconvene Regular Session approved (4 in favor)

City Council

The McDonough City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $33,500 payment for a Flock Safety LPR invoice and approval of recent workshop minutes. Council members will also consider a budget amendment for FY 2024-2025 covering all accounts. Two rezoning applications will be discussed: one to change 310 Griffin St. from light industrial to neighborhood commercial for a medical office, and another to rezone 122 Legion Rd. for a planned unit development serving homeless veterans.

• Approve payment of $33,500 for the Flock Safety LPR invoice (Technology Services)
• Approve September 4, 2025 City Council Workshop Minutes (Administration)
• Consider budget amendment for FY 2024-2025 for all accounts (Finance)
• Rezone 310 Griffin St. from M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) for McDonough Community Chiropractic
• Rezone 122 Legion Rd. to a Planned Unit Development for a homeless veterans community (Mighty Hero Homes)

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent items, and reached consensus on addressing pay disparities. Youth council members were appointed. The council approved the rezoning of Mighty Hero Homes’ project at 122 Legion Road to a Planned Unit Development for homeless veterans, with conditions, by a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda with two deletions (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Agreed by consensus to let HR resolve identified pay gaps
• Appointed Youth Advisory Council Director and Youth Council members (Resolution 25‑09‑15)
• Deferred vote on rezoning case 250502 to Oct 2 workshop (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Mighty Hero Homes project to PUD with conditions (5‑1)
• Approved motion to enter executive session on litigation and personnel matters (6‑0)
• Approved motion to reconvene regular session (5‑0)

City Council

The McDonough City Council will hold a workshop to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a Complete Streets Policy resolution, emergency repairs at the Human Services Building, and technology maintenance renewals. A rezoning request for a senior community has been postponed. The council will also consider establishing separate water and wastewater departments and reclassifying the City Clerk's pay grade.

• Ratify emergency repairs at 162 Keys Ferry St.: asbestos testing/mitigation ($25,140) and flood mitigation/repairs ($18,400)
• Approve annual maintenance renewals: Civic Plus website ($12,044.81) and Cellebrite ($10,270)
• Adopt a Complete Streets Policy resolution
• Establish separate Wastewater and Water Plant Departments
• Reestablish City Clerk pay grade from 116 to 119 in line with other department heads

The McDonough City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, then adopted several resolutions including dementia education, the Henry County Transportation Safety Action Plan, and a Complete Streets Policy. Councilmembers voted to establish separate Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Departments with salary adjustments, and authorized a $130,000 crosswalk art project. Additional actions included reclassifying the City Clerk’s pay grade, approving negotiations for 328 Macon Street, and electing a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-09-04 for Dementia Education (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-09-04 for Transportation Safety Action Plan (6-0)
• Adopted Complete Streets Policy (6-0)
• Established Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Departments with salary adjustments (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized $130,000 crosswalk artwork project (6-0)
• Reclassified City Clerk pay grade to 119 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2025 millage rate. The body is also considering several public safety vehicle purchases and wastewater infrastructure repairs.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Millage Rate
• Purchase of five 2025 Ford Interceptor SUVs totaling $366,804.43
• Purchase of two 2026 Kia EV9 vehicles for $115,613.98
• Utility-Aid agreement with GDOT for water and sewer relocations with a city contribution up to $1,645,480.00
• Sidewalk trip hazard repairs in Brush Arbor Subdivision for $38,750.00

The council approved the 2025 millage rate of 3.033 and adopted a resolution encouraging FLOST tax relief. It also approved rezoning 122 Legion Road for veteran housing, multiple police vehicle purchases, a LexisNexis public‑safety software contract, a GDOT water‑sewer utility‑aid agreement, sidewalk repairs, pump replacements, and participation in the national opioid settlement.

• Approved 2025 Millage Rate 3.033 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-08-18 encouraging FLOST tax relief (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 122 Legion Road from R-75 to PUD for veteran housing (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2026 Kia EV9 vehicles, total $115,613.98 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of five 2025 Ford Interceptor SUVs, total $366,804.43 (6-0)
• Approved LexisNexis Risk Solutions purchase (Year 1 $18,753.00, Year 2 $22,063.00, Year 3 $26,361.00) (6-0)
• Approved GDOT utility‑aid agreement, city share $1,645,480.00 of $3,290,960.00 project (6-0)
• Approved participation in the Sandoz opioid settlement (5-0)

General

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 millage rate. Members will also discuss a proposed rezoning of land on or about Legion Rd from R-75 to a PUD to assist homeless veterans.

• Public hearing on 2025 Millage Rate
• Proposed rezoning from R-75 to PUD on or about Legion Rd for homeless veterans

The council voted to approve the agenda with four members in favor. No vote was taken on the proposed 2025 millage rate. A rezoning proposal was not considered because the applicant was absent. The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0)

General

The McDonough City Council will hold a special-called meeting to discuss the proposed 2025 millage rate and conduct a public hearing. No voting item is listed; the agenda is focused on the millage rate discussion and procedural items.

• Discussion of 2025 Millage Rate and Public Hearing by Finance Director Dr. Ralph Igwedibie

The council approved the meeting agenda, voted to enter executive session, and reconvened the regular session, each with five votes in favor. It then authorized the mayor to finalize a purchase agreement with Southern Cross Aviation, LLC for approximately 6.02 acres near Judy Drive and Decatur Road, not to exceed $410,000. All votes were five in favor; Mayor Pro Tem Varner and Councilmember Reeves were absent.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Authorized executive session on litigation, real estate, personnel matters (5-0)
• Re‑convened regular session (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to finalize purchase of ~6.02 acres near Judy Drive and Decatur Road, price ≤ $410,000 (5-0)

City Council

The McDonough City Council will consider a budget amendment for FY 2024-2025, authorize payments for technology and public works, and approve architectural services for a new police precinct at Avalon. The body will also hear a public hearing regarding the 2025 Impact Fee Report.

• Authorization to pay $21,568.32 for Tyler New World Public Safety Software
• Authorization to pay $34,093.00 for ClearGov annual maintenance renewal
• Request for adoption of a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Request approval for $23,500.00 Forklift purchase from Crown Lift Trucks
• Request for authorization to utilize Moss and Associates for $357,500.00 in police precinct architectural services

The City Council adopted several resolutions, including sending the 2025 Draft Annual Update Report to the Atlanta Regional Commission and amending the FY 2024‑2025 budget. It approved a $23,500 forklift purchase, a $10,000 consulting agreement with Georgia Conservancy, and a $357,500 architectural services contract for the new police precinct, deciding to issue a request for proposals. The council also renewed Anthem Blue Cross health and dental insurance and entered executive session.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (payments of $21,568.32 and $34,093.00) – vote 6 in favor
• Adopted Resolution 25-08-07 to transmit Impact Fee Report – vote 7 in favor
• Adopted Resolution 25-08-07.1 amending FY 2024‑2025 Budget – vote 7 in favor
• Approved forklift purchase for $23,500 – vote 7 in favor
• Approved $10,000 consulting agreement with Georgia Conservancy – vote 7 in favor
• Authorized request for bids on new police precinct architectural services ($357,500) – vote 7 in favor
• Approved renewal of Anthem Blue Cross health and dental insurance – vote 7 in favor
• Approved motion to go into executive session – vote 7 in favor

City Council

The City Council will review several funding requests for technology, emergency repairs, and architectural services. The body is also considering a budget amendment and a resolution to increase annual compensation for the Mayor and Council.

• Resolution to increase Mayor and Council annual compensation
• $70,000 payment for FLOCK Safety Platform LPR Falcon Maintenance
• $24,006.17 for emergency repairs to Engine 51 by Ten-8 Fire and Safety
• Rezoning request for 310 Griffin St. from M-1 to C-1 for a medical office
• $5,000 annual contract for five years for Debtbook software

The council adopted a resolution raising the mayor’s salary to $24,000 and councilmembers’ salaries to $20,000 starting Jan 1, 2026. It also approved payments for a $70,000 police safety platform, a $24,006.17 fire engine repair, and a $5,000‑per‑year Debtbook software agreement. The FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment was approved and the vote on a rezoning request was postponed to the August 18 meeting. All motions passed with the vote counts noted.

• Approved agenda amendment (7-0)
• Approved $70,000 payment for FLOCK Safety Platform LPR Falcon Maintenance (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute GDOT MOU for Racetrack Road crossing (7-0)
• Approved $24,006.17 payment to Ten-8 Fire and Safety for Engine 51 repairs (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Debtbook software agreement ($5,000/yr for 3 yrs) (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 Budget Amendment (7-0)
• Postponed rezoning case 250502 to Aug 18, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted resolution increasing mayor and council compensation (4-1-2)

General

The City Council will discuss proposed noise and smoking ordinances. The body is also considering a rezoning request for a medical office and several equipment and service payments.

• Proposed Noise Ordinance discussion
• Proposed Smoking Ordinance discussion
• Rezoning request for 310 Griffin St. from M-1 to C-1 for a medical office
• Sewer easement request at 2040 Avalon Pkwy for JBE Realty Holdings, LLC
• Payments of $15,256.32 for Power DMS renewal and $28,116.86 for chipper machine repairs

The council approved the meeting agenda with an added item to authorize participation in an Amicas Brief (5‑0 vote). It also approved the consent agenda items: a $15,256.32 technology services invoice, a $28,116.86 public‑works repair, and the June 16, 2025 minutes (each 5‑0). The council adopted the resolution to join the Amicas Brief in the Chang v. City of Milton case (5‑0, 1 abstention) and approved a sewer easement for JBE Realty Holdings to develop an auto dealership (5‑1). Mayor Vincent requested the formation of a task force to review the Entertainment District Smoking Ordinance.

• Approved agenda with Item 9A (Amicas Brief) – vote 5 in favor
• Approved Technology Services payment $15,256.32 – vote 5 in favor
• Approved Public Works repair $28,116.86 – vote 5 in favor
• Approved June 16, 2025 Council minutes – vote 5 in favor
• Adopted Resolution authorizing participation in Amicas Brief – 5 in favor, 1 abstention
• Approved sewer easement on parcel #094‑0105300 2040 Avalon Pkwy to JBE Realty Holdings – 5 in favor, 1 opposition
• Mayor requested creation of a task force to review the Entertainment District Smoking Ordinance

General

The City of McDonough will hold a special-called meeting focused on a listening session for Main Street merchants. The session includes an overview, introductions of city staff and Mainstreet Board members, and an open forum.

• Main Street Merchant Listening Session

The council voted to adopt the meeting agenda, with six members voting in favor and no opposition. No other resolutions or ordinances were adopted; the proposed smoking and noise ordinances will be discussed at a workshop on July 1, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of the FY 2025-2026 proposed budget as required by Georgia law. Also on the agenda are a request to purchase the GoGov App for $5,800 funded by SPLOST V, a housing rehabilitation update, and a discussion on art in public spaces. Proclamations honoring Ms. Verlia Mae Price and Ms. Fannie Crawford are scheduled.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Request to purchase GoGov App for $5,800 (funding source: SPLOST V)
• Housing Rehabilitation Update from Masharn Wilson, NCRAD
• Discussion on Art in Public Spaces
• Proclamations honoring Ms. Verlia Mae Price and Ms. Fannie Crawford

The council approved the agenda with added proclamations, then adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget with a 6‑1 vote (one abstention). They authorized the mayor to finalize a purchase and lease agreement for commercial and residential property at Zack Hinton Parkway and Bryan Street for $8.4 million. Additional motions placed the council into executive session on personnel and real‑estate matters and approved the May 19 and June 5 meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda with proclamations (6‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget (6‑1, one abstention)
• Authorized mayor to execute $8.4 M property purchase and lease agreements (5‑1, one opposition)
• Moved to Executive Session for Personnel matters (7‑0)
• Moved to Executive Session for Real Estate matters (6‑0)
• Returned to Regular Session after Personnel Executive Session (6‑0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 City Council minutes (6‑0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 City Council workshop minutes (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and discuss a 3% increase in sanitation rates. The body is also reviewing city compensation schedules and several service contracts.

• Public hearing for the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Proposed 3% increase in sanitation rates effective July 1, 2025
• Payment of $45,458.89 to Tyler Technology for INCODE maintenance
• Payment of $12,540.00 to Falcon Design for geotechnical services at 2040 Avalon Parkway
• Payment of $12,480.00 to Lockton for Excess Cyber Liability Premium

The council approved the consent agenda, authorizing payments of $45,458.89 for technology services and $12,480.00 for cyber liability insurance. They approved a $12,540 geotechnical service contract for a police precinct site and a 3% increase to residential sanitation rates effective July 1, 2025. The council also authorized the mayor to submit a Georgia DOT LMIG grant application and adopted both the FY 2025 classification‑schedule appeals outcomes and a new classification‑schedule amendment.

• Approved $45,458.89 technology services payment (6-0)
• Approved $12,480.00 cyber liability premium payment (6-0)
• Approved $12,540 geotechnical service contract (5-1)
• Approved 3% sanitation rate increase effective July 1, 2025 (6-0)
• Authorized mayor to submit LMIG grant application (6-0)
• Adopted FY 2025 classification‑schedule appeals outcomes (6-0)
• Adopted new classification‑schedule amendment (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review three road resurfacing contracts with C W Matthews and a draft budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and discuss a new traffic signal installation.

• Road Resurfacing Contracts 1, 2, and 3 awarded to C W Matthews for $1,075,869.91, $709,995.55, and $569,830.67
• Rezoning request for Racetrack Road Townhomes from RA-200 to RTD
• Annexation and rezoning request for 705 Tomlinson St. to R-75/R-86
• Annual contract renewal with 120Water for $12,869.00
• Request for traffic signal at Atlanta Street at Huntington Drive/Chantilly Place

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items. It approved three road resurfacing contracts with CW Matthews, covering multiple streets and funded by SPLOST V, with a combined value of $2,355,696.13. The council also approved rezoning, annexation, a traffic‑signal request, an intergovernmental‑agreement update, and moved into executive session.

• Approved Road Resurfacing Contract 1 ($1,075,869.91) – vote 7 in favor
• Approved Road Resurfacing Contract 2 ($709,995.55) – vote 7 in favor
• Approved Road Resurfacing Contract 3 ($569,830.67) – vote 7 in favor
• Approved Racetrack Road Townhomes rezoning (case 240501) – vote 5 in favor, 2 opposed
• Approved annexation request (case 240903) – vote 7 in favor
• Approved rezoning request (case 240903) – vote 7 in favor
• Approved traffic‑signal request at Atlanta Street – vote 7 in favor

City Council

The McDonough City Council will vote on paying $82,032.24 for police body camera maintenance and authorizing a new employee assistance program provider. The meeting also includes public safety recognitions and updates on community work and personnel.

• Approval of $82,032.24 payment for Versaterm police camera maintenance
• Authorization for new EAP provider Curalinc effective May 1, 2025
• Presentation on 10-year service recognitions for police officers
• Nominations for Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals
• Approval of April 2025 City Council meeting minutes

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included an $82,032.24 payment for Versaterm police camera maintenance. They also approved a new employee assistance program agreement with Curalinc. Motions to enter Executive Session and to reconvene the regular session were adopted, and the minutes from April 3 and April 21, 2025 were approved.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including $82,032.24 Versaterm camera payment (6-0)
• Approved new EAP agreement with Curalinc (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session on litigation, real estate, personnel (6-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene Regular Session (5-0)
• Approved April 3, 2025 City Council Workshop minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved April 21, 2025 City Council Meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a $34,600 contract to demolish two pole barns and remove trees at 77 Lawrenceville Street. They will also vote on accepting a deed of dedication for the Arcadia at Symphony Park Apartments, adopting a five-year hazard mitigation plan, and purchasing a voting module for $2,400 annually. The agenda includes several proclamations and nominations for planning and zoning boards.

• $34,600 contract to TTS Roofing and Contracting for demo of two pole barns and tree removal at 77 Lawrenceville Street (SPLOST VI funds)
• Acceptance of deed of dedication for Arcadia at Symphony Park Apartments on Racetrack Road and Travis Road
• Resolution to adopt the 2024-2029 Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Purchase of Civic Plus voting module for $2,400 per year
• Proclamations honoring Master Sergeant Retired Patricia Baisden, Frontline Workers, Mental Health Awareness, Pastor Tongela Smith, and Battered Boys and Men, Inc.

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda items, then authorized several public‑works contracts and a drone renewal. It also approved the purchase of a 77 Sloan Street property for $2.3 M and a lease extension through Dec 31 2025. All votes were five in favor except the land sale, which passed 4‑0.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda payments: Microsoft 365 $45,989.60, Otis Elevator $15,178.92, meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved renewal of two Paladin drones plus a third for $83,919.00 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of one Godwin bypass pump and trailer for $103,527.00 (5‑0)
• Approved bypass line and valve installation at Headworks and Garden Walk stations for $72,920.00 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of a 200 kW generator for $81,900.00 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of a Caterpillar 416 backhoe for $149,859.00 (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of property at 77 Sloan Street for $2.3 M (5‑0)

General

The council will hold a learning session to update members on the McDonough brand extension. A subsequent focus group session will collect public feedback on the brand initiative. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• McDonough Brand Extension Update (Learning Session)
• McDonough Brand Extension Feedback Focus Group Session

City Council

This workshop agenda includes decisions on several expenditure items: a Paladin drone contract renewal, multiple wastewater equipment purchases, and a vehicle replacement. Also on the table are a resolution to apply for a $300,000 freight cluster grant and nominations for planning boards. The annexation and rezoning at 705 Tomlinson St. remains postponed.

• Renewal of 2 Paladin drones and services for $83,919.00
• Purchase of Godwin bypass pump and trailer for $103,527.00
• Installation of bypass lines at two pump stations for $72,920.00
• Purchase of 200KW generator for Garden Walk pump station for $81,900.00
• Annexation and rezoning of 705 Tomlinson St. (16.45 acres) postponed from previous meetings

The council approved the agenda and consent items, including payments for Microsoft 365 and Otis Elevator maintenance. It authorized several public‑works purchases such as a Godwin bypass pump, a backhoe, and a 2023 Chevrolet truck, and approved a $2.3 million purchase of property at 77 Sloan Street. The council also adopted a resolution to seek a $300,000 ARC freight grant and approved easements for a sewer line project. All motions passed with five votes in favor except the sale of a .287‑acre parcel, which passed with four votes.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda payments for Microsoft 365 ($45,989.60) and Otis Elevator ($15,178.92) (5‑0)
• Approved renewal of Paladin drones contract ($83,919) (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of Godwin bypass pump ($103,527) (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of backhoe (Caterpillar 416) ($149,859) (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Chevrolet 2500 truck ($57,839) (5‑0)
• Approved resolution to apply for ARC freight grant ($300,000) (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of property at 77 Sloan Street for $2.3 M (5‑0)

City Council

The McDonough City Council will consider consent agenda items including a $24,150 technology invoice and several public works expenditures for a pump, gearbox repair, lawn mowers, and sidewalk asset management. The council will also hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning of 14.08 acres at Racetrack Road from RA-200 to RTD for townhomes, postponed from earlier meetings. A second zoning item for annexation of 705 Tomlinson St. is postponed due to objection from Henry County.

• Approve $24,150 for Placer.ai technology invoice
• Purchase 88 H.P pump for Garden Walk Pump Station at $81,895
• Authorize $89,076 for gearbox repair on Clarifier 6
• Authorize $15,435 for sidewalk asset management with StreetScan
• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 14.08 acres at Racetrack Road for townhomes

The McDonough City Council voted 6-0 to defer a rezoning request for 84 townhomes on Racetrack Road pending further reports and Planning Commission review. The council also approved several Public Works purchases, including an $81,895 pump for the Garden Walk Pump Station, $89,076 in gearbox repairs, two lawn mowers totaling $18,717.18, and a $15,435 change order for sidewalk asset management. A public hearing was held for a Tomlinson Street annexation and rezoning, with the vote scheduled for the April 3 workshop.

• Deferred rezoning case 240501 for 84 townhomes on Racetrack Road (6-0)
• Approved $81,895 purchase of 88 HP pump from Xylem Water Solutions (7-0)
• Authorized $89,076 gearbox repair on Clarifier 6 by Cornerstone Mechanical (7-0)
• Approved $18,717.18 purchase of two zero-turn lawn mowers (7-0)
• Approved $15,435 change order for Street Scan sidewalk asset management (7-0)
• Approved $24,150 Placer.ai invoice as part of consent agenda (7-0)
• Authorized financial services agreement with Piper Sander, capped at 25 hours/month (7-0)
• Approved March 6, 2025 workshop minutes (6-0)

General

This is a community engagement day with three informational sessions: a Homestead Exemptions Information Session with Tax Commissioner Michael Harris (10-11 AM), a Blacksville Town Hall with District V Commissioner Kevin J. Lewis (11 AM-12 PM) to discuss new developments and projects, and a 2025 Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program Information Session with NCRAD (1-2 PM). No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; all sessions are for information sharing and resident input.

• Homestead Exemptions Information Session with Tax Commissioner Michael Harris
• Blacksville Town Hall with Commissioner Kevin J. Lewis discussing new developments
• 2025 Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program Information Session with NCRAD

City Council

At this workshop meeting, the McDonough City Council will discuss postponing a rezoning request, approve contracts for road resurfacing and sidewalk design, and consider adopting an ordinance to consolidate polling places. The agenda also includes nominations for the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Postponed annexation and rezoning of 705 Tomlinson St. (16.45 acres) to R-75/R-86
• Request to approve $129,440 contract with JMT for resurfacing contracts (SPLOST V)
• Request to approve $94,170 contract with Falcon Design for sidewalks on Hwy 155 and Cap Welch Dr (SPLOST VI)
• Ordinance to consolidate municipal and county polling places
• Nominations for 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals

The McDonough City Council approved a $129,440 proposal from JMT for resurfacing contract services, a $94,170 sidewalk design proposal from Falcon Design Consultants, and an ordinance consolidating municipal and county polling places. It also authorized property purchases at 328 Macon Street for $275,000 and 2.36 acres at Ivey Edwards Lane and Highway 42 North for $89,538.16. A rezoning case was postponed by the City Attorney, and no BOZA nominations were made.

• Approved JMT proposal for resurfacing contract services ($129,440, 5-0)
• Approved Falcon Design Consultants sidewalk design proposal ($94,170, 6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-03-06 consolidating municipal and county polling places (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of 328 Macon Street property ($275,000, 6-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2.36 acres at Ivey Edwards Lane and Highway 42 North ($89,538.16, 6-0)
• Postponed annexation/rezoning case 240901 (by City Attorney)
• Approved consent agenda including February 17, 2025 minutes (4-0)

General

The McDonough City Council is meeting for a special called planning retreat from February 28 to March 2, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn. The agenda for Day 3 includes discussions on gateway beautification, public relations and citizen engagement, an events calendar, city boards and commissions, and city building use. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the retreat is for discussion and strategic planning.

• Gateway beautification and signage discussion
• Public relations and citizen engagement, including branding update and community partners
• Events calendar and council signature events
• Board discussion on Urban Redevelopment Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, Planning and Zoning, and others
• City building use discussion for Camera Museum, McDonough Women's Club, and Connecting Henry

General

The City Council is conducting a special called meeting focused on department updates, governance, and strategic planning. Discussions include the city charter, staff engagement protocols, and ethics and transparency.

• Discussion of annexation
• Review of smoking ordinance
• McDonough Youth Advisory Council
• Ethics and Transparency Portal
• Review of the city charter and powers

General

The McDonough City Council is holding a special called meeting for a three-day planning retreat from February 28 to March 2, 2025. The agenda includes department updates and discussions on topics such as affordable housing, police pay, noise and alcohol ordinances, and the parks master plan. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the retreat is for strategic planning and review.

• Affordable housing discussion led by Community Development
• Police pay and hiring policy discussion in Human Resources update
• Noise and alcohol ordinance discussion in Police update
• Comprehensive Parks Master Plan update including Polk Museum and park inventory
• Budget forecast for 2025 and tax allocation breakdown in Finance update

The McDonough City Council held a three-day planning retreat with department presentations and strategic discussions. A motion to allow a council member on the appeals panel for the Pay and Compensation Study failed with a 2-2 vote and one abstention. The council reached consensus on several items, including removing a legacy provision from the McDonough Youth Advisory Council bylaws and presenting a proposed brand expansion to the public before a vote. No formal ordinances or contracts were approved during the retreat.

• Motion to seat council member on pay appeals panel failed (2-2, 1 abstention)
• Consensus to remove legacy provision from MYAC bylaws
• Consensus to present proposed brand expansion to public before vote
• Agenda amended to include council compensation discussion (7-0)
• Recessed Day 1 (5-0)
• Reconvened Day 2 (6-0)
• Reconvened Day 3 (7-0)
• Adjourned retreat (7-0)

General

The City Council is holding a public hearing on a proposal to opt out of the homestead exemption. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the remainder of the meeting is procedural (call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, pledge, invocation, adjournment).

• Public hearing on intent to opt out of homestead exemption

General

The McDonough City Council will hold a public hearing on a resident's intent to opt out of the homestead exemption. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, flag pledge, invocation, and adjournment.

• Public Hearing – Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption

General

The McDonough City Council is holding a public hearing on a proposal to opt out of the homestead exemption. The agenda includes only this substantive item alongside procedural matters. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Public hearing on intent to opt out of homestead exemption

General

The council will consider a consent agenda, a proclamation, and stormwater projects including a $48,550 pipe replacement and a $33,455.70 stream assessment. They will also discuss a concept plan review for a gas station at 1005 Shoppes Lane, nominations for boards, a resolution to consolidate polling places, and an ordinance amending alcoholic beverage regulations.

• Award of bid to RDJE Inc. for replacement of 210 feet of 36-inch storm drainpipe between Keys Ferry Street and John Frank Ward at a cost of $48,550.00
• Authorization of Amendment #1 for stream and wetland assessment near Holly Smith Drive (Blacksville Community Improvements) at a cost of $33,455.70
• Concept plan review for a gas station at 1005 Shoppes Lane (Case #240902) – previously postponed
• Resolution 25-02-17.1 to consolidate polling places for municipal and county elections
• Ordinance 25-02-17 amending Chapter 15 (Alcoholic Beverages)

The McDonough City Council approved the Concept Plan for the Shoppes Lane Gas Station (case 240902) with additional conditions, including easement verification, cross-buck fencing, and a three-wall concrete dumpster. The council also awarded a storm drainpipe replacement contract to RDJE INC for $48,550, approved an amendment for a stream and wetland assessment near Holly Smith Drive for $33,455.70, accepted the Alternative 4B Estimate for the Blacksville Community Improvements, and adopted Ordinance 25-02-17 updating alcohol licensing procedures.

• Approved Concept Plan for Shoppes Lane Gas Station with conditions (5-2)
• Awarded $48,550 storm drainpipe replacement contract to RDJE INC (6-0)
• Approved $33,455.70 amendment for stream/wetland assessment near Holly Smith Drive (6-0, Varner recused)
• Accepted Alternative 4B Estimate for Blacksville Community Improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-02-17 updating alcohol licensing procedures (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 7, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Nominated Darren Wolfe to Board of Zoning Appeals
• Deferred Planning Commission appointments to next meeting

City Council

The McDonough City Council will consider approving payments for technology maintenance, emergency wastewater repairs, and a parks master plan. The body will also set qualifying dates and fees for the November 2025 municipal election.

• Approval to pay $21,630 for Delta Municipal Supply maintenance
• Authorization to pay $36,855 for emergency wastewater repairs
• Authorization to pay $268,655 for the McDonough Town Square landscape plan
• Authorization to pay $75,000 for a soccer Mini Pitch at Alexander Park
• Setting qualifying dates and fees for the November 4, 2025, election

The McDonough City Council voted unanimously to move forward with public hearings to opt out of House Bill 581's homestead exemption, with hearings scheduled for late February. The council also approved several contracts, including emergency repairs, a pipe installation, a wing-wall replacement, a landscape plan, and a soccer mini pitch, all by 7-0 votes.

• Approved agenda with deferral of proclamation and addition of HB 581 discussion (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $21,630 maintenance invoice and $12,927.16 See-Click-Fix renewal (7-0)
• Approved $36,855 emergency repairs to Orbal B by Cornerstone Mechanical (7-0)
• Approved moving forward with HB 581 opt-out public hearings (7-0)
• Approved $65,970 pipe installation at Industrial and Hendrick Drives by McLeRoy, Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded wing-wall replacement bid to North Georgia Concrete, Inc. up to $300,000 (7-0)
• Authorized RFP solicitation for Comprehensive Parks Master Plan (7-0)
• Awarded $268,655.12 BeSpoke Garden Landscape Plan to Crab Apple Turf Management (7-0)

General

The City Council will consider a resolution for the November 4, 2025, election, setting qualifying dates from August 18–22, 2025, and fees of $540 for Mayor and $360 for Councilmembers. Other items include approval of a $21,630 annual maintenance invoice for Technology Services, authorization to solicit RFPs for a Comprehensive Parks Master Plan, and awarding a bid for the BeSpoke Garden Landscape Plan for the McDonough Town Square Project. The council will also discuss zoning code corrections and nominate Board of Zoning Appeals members.

• Resolution for Nov 2025 election: qualifying dates Aug 18–22, 2025, fees $540 (Mayor) and $360 (Council)
• Approval of $21,630 annual maintenance invoice for Delta Municipal Supply (Technology Services)
• Authorization to solicit RFP for Comprehensive Parks Master Plan
• Award of bid for BeSpoke Garden Landscape Plan for McDonough Town Square Project to Crab Apple Turf Management, Inc.
• Zoning Code (Chapter 17) corrections to Use Table and Dimensional Table

City Council

The McDonough City Council will meet on January 2, 2025. Among the items are a text amendment to update the zoning code and zoning map, a request to award a $38,548 crack sealing contract for Jonesboro Road, and approval of a memorandum of agreement between the police department and Southern Crescent Technical College. Also up for vote are EV charger installations at several locations and a water and sewer service agreement with Henry County Water Authority.

• Text amendment to update Chapter 17 Zoning Code and Zoning Map
• Award of 2024-CS Crack Sealing Services bid to Remac, Inc. for $38,548 on Jonesboro Road, from Kelly Road to Rosebud Lane
• Memorandum of Agreement between Southern Crescent Technical College and McDonough Police Department for on-site collaboration
• Authorization for Mayor to sign Water and Sewer Service Delivery Agreement with Henry County Water Authority
• Installation of power and EV chargers through Georgia Power Make Ready Program at 305 Racetrack Road, Richard Craig Park, 41 Hampton Street, and 1059 Industrial Parkway

The McDonough City Council held its organizational meeting, re-electing Kamali Varner as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025. The council approved several items, including a police department agreement, a water/sewer agreement, a crack sealing contract, easements, lighting agreements, EV charger installations, a fitness court pad, a retirement plan update, and zoning code/map amendments. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Re-elected Kamali Varner as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025 (4-3)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Southern Crescent Technical College for police collaboration (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Water and Sewer Service Delivery Agreement with Henry County Water Authority (7-0)
• Awarded 2024-CS Crack Sealing Services bid to Remac, Inc. for $38,548 (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute easement with Georgia Power for McDonough Parkway Extension and Hwy 155 Turner Church Road Project (7-0)
• Approved Georgia Power lighting agreements at multiple locations (7-0)
• Approved installation of power and EV chargers at four locations (7-0)
• Approved concrete pad for Outdoor Fitness Court at Avalon Park for $30,250 (7-0)