Perry public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including second readings of amendments to the Land Management Ordinance, a FY 2023 budget amendment, and resolutions on water/sewer rates, a fee schedule update, and a wastewater treatment facility contract. The agenda also includes appointments, minutes approval, and a first reading of a speed limit ordinance.

• Second reading of ordinance to amend FY 2023 Operating Budget
• Resolution committing to water/sewer rate adjustments for a GEFA loan
• Resolution amending the City of Perry Fee Schedule
• East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 CMAR contract with Haskell
• Reappointment of Trish Cossart to Main Street Advisory Board

The City Council adopted several ordinances amending land management and the FY 2023 operating budget. They also approved a resolution for water/sewer rate adjustments to service a GEFA loan and appointed a new Economic Development Director.

• Reappointed Trish Cossart to the Main Street Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-50: Downtown Development Overlay District design guidelines (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-51: Subdivision access roads and lot drainage standards (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-52: Right of Way Applications and Permitting (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-53: FY 2023 Operating Budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-87: Water/sewer rate adjustments for GEFA loan (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-88: Appointed Holly Wharton as Economic Development Director (Unanimous)
• Approved East Perry WWTF CMAR Contract subject to attorney review (Unanimous)

Pre Council

The pre-council meeting consisted of a review and discussion of items for the upcoming council meeting agenda. No substantive votes or decisions were made during this session.

Work Session

The Perry City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss several items, including sidewalk repairs on Main and Carroll Street, proposed adjustments to zoning application fees, and updates on a historic plaque at Creekwood Park and an ADA swing at Pine Needle Park. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of sidewalk repairs on Main and Carroll Street
• Proposed zoning application fee adjustments
• Update on Creekwood Park historic plaque
• Update on ADA swing at Pine Needle Park

The City Council concurred to move forward with a historic plaque installation at Creekwood Park and a change order for an ADA swing at Pine Needle Park. Other items discussed included sidewalk repairs and zoning fee adjustments, though no formal votes were recorded for those items.

• Concurred to proceed with $9,000.00 historic plaque installation at Creekwood Park
• Concurred to move forward with $7,053.00 change order for ADA swing at Pine Needle Park

Special Called Meeting

The Perry City Council is holding a special called meeting on December 15, 2022, primarily to enter an executive session for personnel matters. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for personnel (Mayor Walker)

The City Council convened for a special called meeting to enter an executive session regarding personnel. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting other than documenting the purpose of the session.

• Entered executive session for personnel (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-86 to document the purpose of the executive session (unanimous)

Special Called Meeting

The Perry City Council is holding a special called meeting on December 12, 2022, primarily to enter an executive session for personnel matters, as requested by Mayor Walker. The agenda includes no other substantive items, only procedural steps for the closed session, possible action afterward, and adjournment.

• Executive session for personnel - Mayor Walker
• Possible action after executive session

The City Council convened for a special called meeting and entered an executive session to discuss personnel. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting other than documenting the purpose of the executive session.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-85 stating the executive session was for personnel (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make decisions on several land-use items, including a special exception for an in-home daycare, an annexation, and multiple rezoning requests. The commission will also discuss a text amendment to increase building heights in the Central Business District. These items will be recommended for City Council consideration on January 3, 2023.

• Special exception for in-home daycare at 304 Red Hawk Pointe (applicant Stormy Watson)
• Annexation and C-2 General Commercial designation for 2031 N. Hwy 41 (applicant Stacey Grady)
• Rezone 900 Ball Street to OI, Office-Institutional District
• Rezone various multi-family developments from R-3 to RM-2
• Rezone 106 Smith Drive from M-1 to RM-2

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session, not a voting meeting. The council will discuss the agenda for the regular December 6, 2022 council meeting, take citizen input, and may hold an executive session. No specific policy items or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of December 6, 2022 council meeting agenda
• Citizen input period
• Possible executive session

The pre-council meeting consisted of reviews and discussions of agenda items for the upcoming council meeting. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold public hearings and consider several land management ordinance amendments, including a special exception for a religious institution at 2440 Hwy 127, design guidelines for the downtown overlay district, and fire access road and drainage standards. The council will also vote on second readings for an urban camping ordinance and FY2022 budget amendment, and consider first readings for FY2023 budget and utility accommodation changes. Additionally, bids for sidewalk and road improvements, resolutions on a sustainability plan and COBRA policy, and agreements for EV charging and safety cameras are on the agenda.

• Special exception SUSE-0138-2022 for religious institution at 2440 Hwy 127
• Second reading: ordinance on urban camping (Chapter 17, Article III)
• Second reading: FY2022 operating budget amendment
• Bids for sidewalk additions on Tucker Road, Main Street, Hampton Court, and Sunset Avenue improvements
• Resolution adopting Middle Georgia - Robins Air Force Base Sustainability Plan

The Council approved four construction bids totaling $671,666.65 funded by SPLOST 2018. They also adopted ordinances regarding urban camping and the FY 2022 operating budget, and approved a sustainability plan for Robins Air Force Base.

• Awarded Bid No. 2023-05 to Sam Hall & Sons for $225,795.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 2023-06 to Plumbline Construction for $68,984.24 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 2023-07 to Sam Hall & Sons for $341,350.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 2023-08 to Griffin Grading & Concrete for $53,467.41 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-48 relative to Urban Camping (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-49 amending FY 2022 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception Application-0138-2022 with site plan conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-82 for Middle Georgia-Robins Air Force Base Sustainability Plan (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss the Middle Georgia-RAFB Sustainability Plan, presented by the 21st Century Partnership and MGRC. The agenda includes a presentation and Perry-specific implementation recommendations, but no formal votes are scheduled. This is a discussion-only session.

• Presentation of Middle Georgia - RAFB Sustainability Plan from 21st Century Partnership and MGRC
• Review of Perry implementation recommendations

The City Council held a work session featuring a presentation on the Middle Georgia - Robins Air Force Base Sustainability Plan. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were made during the session.

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council is meeting to consider several items, including second readings of ordinances to rezone properties along Macon Road and to regulate personal transportation vehicles, as well as first readings on urban camping and a budget amendment. The council will also vote on bids for service trucks and a playground, and consider agreements and appointments.

• Second reading of ordinance to rezone properties along Macon Road between Georgia Avenue Extension and Panther Path Drive to OI and C-2 districts
• Second reading of ordinance adding Article 3 to Chapter 18 regarding Personal Transportation Vehicles
• First reading of ordinance to amend FY2022 Operating Budget
• Award of RIQ 2023-03 for One Ton Service Trucks
• Award of RFP 2023-03 for Pine Needle Park Playground

The Council adopted ordinances for property rezoning and the use of PTVs. They approved multiple vendor contracts for vehicles, landscaping, and playground equipment, and authorized participation in a county-wide crime suppression camera system.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-46 for rezoning properties along Macon Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-47 allowing PTVs (Unanimous)
• Approved $129,482.00 bid to Phil Brannen Ford for one ton service trucks (Unanimous)
• Approved $11,778.00 contract to Dixie Lawn and Landscape for greenspace (Unanimous)
• Approved $54,986.00 contract to Great Outdoors Play for Pine Needle Park Playground (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in county-wide crime suppression camera system (Unanimous)
• Approved Community Tree Lighting event for November 26, 2022 (4-1-1)
• Appointed Tom Tuggle to Downtown Development Authority (Unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session where the Perry City Council will review and discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting scheduled later the same day. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific policy decisions or action items are listed in the agenda text.

• Discussion of November 15, 2022 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with Input period
• Council Member Items
• Possible Executive Session

The meeting was a pre-council session used to review and discuss agenda items for the November 15, 2022, council meeting. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

Work Session

The Perry City Council holds a work session to discuss future town hall meetings, the city's 200th birthday celebration, proposed 2023 special events and promotions calendars, a Black History Month project at Creekwood Park, and a proposed right-of-way for the Commodore Drive extension. No votes are scheduled; items are for review and discussion only.

• Discussion of future town hall meetings
• 200th Birthday Celebration update
• Proposed 2023 Special Events Calendar
• Follow up on Black History Month project at Creekwood Park
• Review of proposed ROW for Commodore Drive extension

The City Council concurred to move forward with the 2023 Promotions Committee and Special Events calendars. Council also agreed to proceed with the Commodore Drive extension right of way project. A project for Black History Month at Creekwood Park was tabled for further cost studies.

• Concurred to move forward with 2023 Promotions Committee Event Calendar
• Concurred to move forward with proposed 2023 Special Events Calendar
• Tabled Black History Month project at Creekwood Park for additional cost studies
• Concurred to move forward with Commodore Drive extension right of way project
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-79 to document personnel discussion in executive session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

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Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special exception for a religious institution at 2440 Hwy 127, plus second readings for a rezoning at 2123 Kings Chapel Road and a feral animal code amendment. They will also take first readings on a Macon Road rezoning and a personal transportation vehicle ordinance, and consider resolutions for a CDBG grant and a property donation.

• Public hearing for special exception SUSE-0138-2022 at 2440 Hwy 127 for a religious institution
• Second reading: rezoning 49.0 acres at 2123 Kings Chapel Road from R-1 to PUD (Wingate Custom Homes)
• Second reading: code amendment on feral animals
• First reading: rezoning along Macon Road between Georgia Avenue Extension and Panther Path Drive to OI and C-2
• Resolution accepting 2022 CDBG grant and donation of property from North Hamptons, LLC

City Council approved the rezoning of 2123 Kings Chapel Road to a Planned Unit Development and adopted an ordinance regarding feral animals. The council also accepted a property donation and several grants, including CDBG and CHIP funds for housing rehabilitation.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-44 rezoning 2123 Kings Chapel Road to PUD (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-45 amending city code relative to feral animals (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-76 accepting 2022 CDBG grant (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-77 accepting property donation from North Hamptons, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of 2022 Atlanta Hawks Jr. NBA Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved RFP 2023-02 recommending Haskell for East Perry WWTF CMAR (Unanimous)
• Approved request to block two parking spaces for Clover Wine Merchant event (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-78 documenting executive session on real estate (Unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session where the Perry City Council will review items on the November 1, 2022 council meeting agenda. Discussions include a proposed sidewalk extension on Keith Drive, the 2023 meeting calendar, an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant match approval, a fiber network technology contract, an RFQ for an administration building, a request to extend Joe Louis Drive, and a Black History plaque project. No formal votes are expected at this session.

• Keith Drive sidewalk extension proposal
• EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant match approval
• Fiber network technology contract
• Administration building Request for Qualifications
• Request to extend Joe Louis Drive

Council concurred to move forward with a sidewalk extension on Keith Drive and a $100,000 match for an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant. They also approved a fiber network hardware contract for the new city hall and a request to extend Joe Louis Drive. The 2023 meeting calendar was accepted as presented.

• Approved sidewalk extension on Keith Drive connecting Rozar Park and Barbara Calhoun Park
• Concurred to submit EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant application with $100,000 match
• Approved hardware contract for Dynamic Quest dark fiber for new city hall
• Concurred to partner with Downtown Development Authority of Perry for Administration Building RFP
• Authorized petitioner to extend Joe Louis Drive to a parcel on Sam Nunn Boulevard
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including second readings of ordinances for annexation, multiple rezonings, and code amendments. They will also review special event applications, approve street lists, authorize vehicle purchases, and discuss banking services and intergovernmental agreements.

• Second reading: annexation of properties at 2440 Hwy 127 (Centerpointe Church of Georgia Inc.)
• Second reading: rezoning of 7.35 and 1.93 acres at 2440 Hwy 127 from RAG to R-3
• Second reading: rezoning of 1.81 acres at 1701 Kings Chapel Road and 1713 Sewell Circle from R-2 to C-2
• Second reading: text amendment to combine OC and IN districts into OI district
• Approval of LMIG 2023 Street List and purchase of two pickup trucks

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session where the Perry City Council will review the agenda for the regular council meeting later that day. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, roll call, citizen input, and discussion of the meeting agenda, with no specific action items listed.

• Discussion of October 18, 2022 council meeting agenda
• Citizen input period
• Executive session if required

The council discussed several agenda items, including a special exception for a short-term rental at an existing house, annexation and rezoning of multiple properties, and a text amendment to combine office and institutional districts. The council concurred to table the second reading of a rezoning for 29 parcels along Macon Road to allow for an amended first reading at a future meeting. No final votes were taken; all items were discussion only.

• Tabled second reading of Macon Road corridor rezoning to OI district; will have amended first reading Nov 1
• Discussed special exception for short-term rental at 2440 Hwy 127 with five conditions (Planning Commission recommends approval)
• Discussed second readings for annexation and rezoning of properties at 2440 Hwy 127, 1701 Kings Chapel Rd, and 1713 Sewell Circle
• Discussed text amendment to combine OC and IN districts into OI district
• Discussed rezoning of 29 parcels along Macon Road to OI district (tabled)
• Discussed rezoning multi-family developments along Macon Road to RM-2
• Discussed text amendment to revise minimum parking requirements
• Discussed amendment to animal code regarding adoptions and registration

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on two variance requests, one to reduce a setback at 407 Rippling Water Way and another to increase wall signage at 424 Perry Parkway. The commission will also hold an informational hearing on a special exception for a church and two rezoning applications, which will go to the City Council on November 1, 2022. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and citizen input.

• VAR-0132-2022: Variance to reduce setback at 407 Rippling Water Way (applicant Donnie Gilbert)
• VAR-0136-2022: Variance to increase maximum wall signage at 424 Perry Parkway (applicant Eric Lewis – The Sign Store)
• SUSE-0138-2022: Special Exception for a church at 2440 Hwy 127 (applicant Paul Schofill)
• RZNE-0129-2022: Rezone property at 820 Valley Drive to RM-1 (applicant Ciera Osagbami)
• RZNE-0137-2022: Rezone property at 1100 Kenwood Drive from R-1 to OI (applicant J. Matt Dixon)

Work Session

The Perry City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss several items, including a rezoning request along the Macon Road corridor, the PTV ordinance, the 2023 LMIG street list, and the acquisition of pickup trucks. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of the PTV Ordinance
• LMIG 2023 Street List
• Discussion of acquisition of pick-up trucks
• Review Macon Road corridor rezoning request

The Perry City Council discussed and concurred to move forward with a draft ordinance regulating personal transportation vehicles (PTVs), including a recommended downtown speed limit change. Council also approved a list of 22 streets for LMIG 2023 funding and authorized the purchase of two Ford Maverick pickup trucks for the Community Development Department. These items will be placed on upcoming regular meeting agendas for formal votes. Councilmember Hunt opposed the PTV ordinance.

• Concurred to move forward with PTV ordinance draft, including downtown speed limit change to 25 mph (Councilmember Hunt opposed)
• Concurred to move forward with LMIG 2023 street list of 22 recommended streets
• Concurred to move forward with purchase of two 2022 Ford Maverick pickup trucks from Phil Brannen Ford of Perry
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-73 stating executive session purpose was to discuss real estate (unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session where the Perry City Council will review and discuss the agenda for the October 4, 2022 regular council meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific policy items or decisions are listed for this session.

• Discussion of October 4, 2022 council meeting agenda
• Citizen input period
• Possible executive session

The pre-council meeting reviewed the upcoming council agenda, including a property tax appeal, a special events application recommended for denial, and several zoning and text amendments. No final votes were taken; all items were discussed for potential action at the regular council meeting.

• Discussed property tax appeal by Mr. Stokeling
• Discussed denial recommendation for 3rd Annual Haseye Women's Club Cornhole Tournament special event application
• Discussed appointment of an Associate Judge of Municipal Court
• Discussed special exception for short-term rental at 1009 Talton Place with conditions
• Discussed annexation request ANNX-0265-2021 with zoning changed to R-3
• Discussed rezoning for Dollar General at Kings Chapel Road and Houston Lake Road (RZNE-0119-2022)
• Discussed rezoning for Evening Shade Subdivision Section 2 PUD (RZNE-0122-2022)
• Discussed text amendments TEXT-0111-2022, TEXT-0121-2022, and second readings of curb cut and restaurant district ordinances

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold public hearings on multiple zoning and annexation requests, including a short-term rental special exception, several rezonings along Kings Chapel Road and Macon Road, and text amendments to the Land Management Ordinance. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances for annexation, rezoning, parking standards, and animal code changes, plus resolutions for a lease supplement and a property donation. Several mutual aid agreements for fire and police protection with Warner Robins and Centerville are up for approval.

• Public hearing: Special exception for short-term rental at 1009 Talton Place
• Public hearing: Annexation and rezoning of 2440 Hwy 127 from RAG to C-2
• Public hearing: Rezoning 1701 Kings Chapel Rd and 1713 Sewell Cir from R-2 to C-2
• Public hearing: Rezoning 2123 Kings Chapel Rd from R-1 to PUD (49.0 acres)
• First reading: Ordinance to amend animal code (adoptions and dog registration)

The Perry City Council tabled a special exception for a short-term rental at 1009 Talton Place until October 18, 2022, after public opposition. They also adopted ordinances on curb cuts and restaurant district expansion, approved mutual aid agreements with Warner Robins and Centerville, and accepted a $25,000 insurance settlement for damage to the Perry Events Center. Several rezoning and text amendment items received first readings with no action required.

• Tabled special exception for short-term rental at 1009 Talton Place until Oct. 18 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-34 on curb cuts (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-35 amending restaurant district overlay map (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-71 authorizing lease supplement for FY 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-72 accepting property donation from Todd Road, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Warner Robins for fire/police protection (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Centerville for fire/police protection (unanimous)
• Accepted $25,000 insurance settlement for Perry Events Center damage (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss several items, including a recap of the Perry International Festival, a request to designate two downtown parking spaces as 15-minute pick-up sites, a pedestrian crosswalk at Evergreen and Main Streets, a security camera system for city facilities, a proposed feral animal policy, and a community survey and site concept plan for a sports complex. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Recap of Perry International Festival
• Request to designate two parking spaces as 15-minute pick-up sites downtown
• Consideration of pedestrian crosswalk at Evergreen Street and Main Street
• Implementation of city facilities camera security system
• Proposed feral animal policy and sports complex community survey/site concept plan

The Perry City Council discussed and concurred on several items during the work session, including extending the 2023 Perry International Festival hours, not proceeding with downtown 15-minute parking spaces, moving forward with a pedestrian crosswalk at Evergreen and Main Streets, implementing a priority 1 security camera system for city facilities, establishing a feral animal policy, authorizing a community survey for a sports complex, and hiring an engineering firm for a site concept plan. No formal votes were taken; all decisions were by consensus.

• Concurred to extend Perry International Festival hours to 10am-8pm on September 23, 2023
• Concurred not to proceed with designating two downtown parking spaces as 15-minute pick-up sites
• Concurred to proceed with a pedestrian crossing system at Evergreen Street and Main Street
• Concurred to approve a security camera system program and implement priority 1
• Concurred to establish a feral animal policy
• Concurred to proceed with a community survey for the sports complex
• Concurred to hire an engineering firm to develop a site concept plan and cost estimate for the sports complex
• Concurred to add Casey Hayward Sr. to the sports complex committee

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session, not a voting meeting. The council will discuss the agenda for the regular September 20, 2022 council meeting, take citizen input, and may hold an executive session if needed. No specific policy items or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of September 20, 2022 council meeting agenda
• Citizens Input period
• Executive Session (if required)

This was a pre-council meeting where items were reviewed and discussed for the upcoming regular meeting. No final votes were taken; all items are scheduled for action at the regular council meeting. Council concurred to fill an Economic Development vacancy at the director level.

• Discussed second reading of annexation at 111 Hill Road (no vote)
• Discussed second reading of rezoning at 111 Hill Road (no vote)
• Discussed second reading of rezoning at 111 Kellwood Drive to M-1 (no vote)
• Discussed second reading of text and map amendment for residential districts (no vote)
• Discussed second reading of ordinance amending sureties (no vote)
• Discussed Francis Energy Agreement; motion needed to pull from agenda (no vote)
• Discussed appointments to Board of Adjustment and Appeals (no vote)
• Discussed purchase of three pickup trucks from local vendors (no vote)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2022, at the Perry Events Center. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances for property annexation and rezoning, first readings of code amendments, several resolutions on fees, animal and pet policies, a billboard moratorium, and other administrative items. The council will also consider a lease agreement with Francis Energy and approve the 2023 LOST certificate.

• Second reading: annexation of 111 Hill Road (Tax Map 000580 034000)
• Second reading: rezoning 111 Hill Road from R-AG to R-1
• Second reading: rezoning 111 Kellwood Drive from MUC to M-1
• Resolution to amend City Fee Schedule
• Resolution establishing animal adoption policy and pet policy for city facilities

The Perry City Council adopted five ordinances, including annexation and rezoning of property at 111 Hill Road, a rezoning at 111 Kellwood Drive, a text and map amendment for residential districts, and an amendment to the LMO regarding sureties. The council also adopted several resolutions, including a moratorium on billboards and an animal adoption policy, and approved the purchase of three pickup trucks and a VacCon truck bid. The Francis Energy Agreement was pulled from the agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-29 annexing property at 111 Hill Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-30 rezoning 111 Hill Road from R-AG to R-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-31 rezoning 111 Kellwood Drive from MUC to M-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-32 text and map amendment for residential districts (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-33 amending LMO Section 2-3 on sureties (unanimous)
• Pulled Francis Energy Agreement from agenda (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2023-04 to P&H Supply for $565,972.80 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-66 establishing animal adoption policy (4-1, Hunt opposed)

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss several items, including a slate of candidates for the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Phase 2 of Legacy Park and Heritage Oaks Park, options for acquiring 2022 pickup trucks, and a proposed animal adoption policy and resolution. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of slate of candidates for the Board of Adjustments and Appeals
• Legacy Park and Heritage Oaks Park, Phase 2
• Options for acquiring 2022 pickup trucks
• Discussion of animal adoption policy and resolution
• Spay and neuter costs

The Perry City Council held a work session and reached consensus on several items to be voted on at the next regular meeting. They agreed to move forward with recommended appointees for the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, authorized the purchase of 2022 pickup trucks, and decided to provide a 10% match for pet sterilization costs. The council also concurred to deny a request from FOPAS to use city property. No formal votes were taken during the work session.

• Consensus to move forward with recommended Board of Adjustments and Appeals appointees
• Consensus to authorize purchase of 2022 pickup trucks
• Consensus to deny FOPAS request to use city property
• Consensus to provide 10% match for pet sterilization costs

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a sign variance and informational hearings on a short-term rental special exception, an annexation, and several rezoning requests. The commission will also consider text amendments to zoning districts and parking requirements. Most items are recommendations that will go to the City Council for final decisions.

• Variance to increase sign square footage at 1506 Sam Nunn Blvd (applicant Mike Lewis – The Sign Store)
• Special exception for short-term rental at 1009 Talton Place (John and Renee Lehenbauer)
• Annexation and C-2 designation for properties at 2440 Hwy 127 (Paul Schofill)
• Rezoning of 1701 Kings Chapel Rd & 1713 Sewell Circle from R-2 to C-2 (Kathryn Willis and Duke Groover)
• Text amendments to combine OC/IN districts into OI and revise minimum parking requirements

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council is holding a public hearing and considering multiple land-use items, including annexations, rezonings, and special exceptions, as well as setting the 2022 millage rate. The council will also vote on sidewalk construction bids, resolutions, and various agreements. Several items are first readings with no action required.

• Public hearing and resolution to establish 2022 ad valorem millage rate
• Annexation and rezoning of 111 Hill Road from R-AG to R-1 (ANNX-0096-2022)
• Special exception for bed and breakfast at 131 Parkview Grove (SUSE-0100-2022)
• Rezoning of 111 Kellwood Drive from MUC to M-1 (RZNE-0106-2022)
• Bid awards for Hampton Court and Downtown Perry sidewalk additions

The Perry City Council adopted the 2022 ad valorem millage rate (Resolution 2022-60) and approved numerous items including a special exception for a bed and breakfast, several first readings for rezoning and text amendments, and multiple bids and resolutions. The council also approved the City Hall Guaranteed Maximum Price, a mutual aid agreement with Peach County, and the purchase of five police vehicles.

• Adopted 2022 Ad Valorem Millage Rate (Resolution 2022-60) unanimously
• Approved special exception for bed and breakfast at 131 Parkview Grove with conditions (unanimous)
• Rejected Hampton Court Sidewalk bid of $343,936.01 and re-bid project (unanimous)
• Awarded Downtown Perry Sidewalk bid to C&S Construction for $167,010.90 (unanimous)
• Adopted subdivision monument sign policy (Resolution 2022-61) unanimously
• Approved City Hall Guaranteed Maximum Price and alternate #1 (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Peach County for fire and police (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five police Ford Interceptors at $38,973 each (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council is holding a pre-council meeting to review the agenda for the upcoming September 6, 2022 council meeting. They will discuss a proposal for city animal adoptions and receive an update on the New Haven subdivision water system. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of September 6, 2022 council meeting agenda
• Proposal for city animal adoptions by Ms. A. Fitzner
• Update on New Haven subdivision water system by Mr. L. Gilmour

The Perry City Council held a pre-council meeting to discuss the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No final votes were taken; all items were presented for review and discussion only. Key topics included a proposed millage rate reduction from 14.05 to 14.0 mills, annexation of 111 Hill Road, and several zoning and text amendments.

• Discussed proposed millage rate reduction from 14.05 to 14.0 mills (no vote taken)
• Discussed annexation of 111 Hill Road into R-1 zoning (no vote taken)
• Discussed special exception for short-term rental at 131 Parkview Grove (no vote taken)
• Discussed rezoning at Kellwood Drive and South Street to M-1 (no vote taken)
• Discussed text amendments for residential districts and development closeout procedures (no vote taken)
• Discussed rejecting over-budget bid for Hampton Court sidewalk ($343,936.01) and re-bidding (no vote taken)
• Discussed awarding Downtown Perry sidewalk bid to C&S Construction for $167,010.90 (no vote taken)
• Discussed resolution declaring eight police vehicles surplus, six to City of Rome (no vote taken)