Perry public meetings in 2023

Pre Council

This agenda for the Perry, GA Pre-Council meeting on December 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

This meeting agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text consists entirely of software-generated interface elements and placeholders. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable business are listed.

Work Session

This work session agenda for the City of Perry, GA, on December 18, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document shows embedded content and software elements but no actual agenda items.

Planning Commission

This meeting agenda for the Perry Planning Commission on December 11, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other substantive matters are listed.

Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting includes second readings and potential adoption of several ordinances: rezoning 911 Jernigan Street from industrial to central business district, rezoning Legacy Park Phase 3 parcels from commercial to residential, a text amendment to allow a 25-foot rear setback for certain R-2 and R-3 lots, an amendment to the FY 2023 operating budget, and a new unlawful discrimination policy. The council may also enter executive session.

• Second reading to rezone 911 Jernigan Street from M-2 (General Industrial) to C-3 (Central Business District)
• Second reading to rezone Legacy Park Phase 3 parcels on Susannes Retreat from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-3 (Single-family Residential)
• Second reading of text amendment to allow 25-foot rear setback for R-2 and R-3 lots created from preliminary plats approved before October 18, 2022
• Second reading of ordinance to amend FY 2023 Operating Budget
• Second reading of ordinance to add Unlawful Discrimination Policy per EPA guidelines

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session to review the upcoming regular council meeting agenda. No votes or decisions are expected; the meeting is procedural.

• Discussion of December 5, 2023 council meeting agenda

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold public hearings on six land-use items, including special exceptions for short-term rental permits at 700 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and 1708 Kings Chapel Road, an in-home daycare at 407 Dog Fennel Lane, and rezoning requests for 911 Jernigan Street and Phase 3 of Legacy Park Subdivision. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances, bid awards, a nuisance abatement resolution, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 700 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (SUSE-0061-2023)
• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 1708 Kings Chapel Road (SUSE-0099-2023)
• Public hearing for in-home daycare at 407 Dog Fennel Lane (SUSE-0144-2023)
• First reading of rezoning for 911 Jernigan Street from M-2 to C-3 (RZNE-0142-2023)
• First reading of rezoning Phase 3 of Legacy Park from C-2 to R-3 (RZNE-0136-2023)

Work Session

The Perry City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss several items, including a property purchase request, a guide for residents, capital projects funding, solid waste collection options, July 4th fireworks, and a police community ambassador program. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Pollizzi Property Purchase Request
• Living in Perry Guide
• Capital projects funding
• Residential solid waste collection options
• July 4th Fireworks discussion

Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting of the Perry City Council. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel matters, with possible action afterward. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed-door discussion about personnel.

• Executive session for personnel discussion

Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting of the Perry City Council. The only substantive item is an executive session for personnel matters, requested by Mayor Walker. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for personnel purposes (requested by Mayor Walker)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM at Perry City Hall. The agenda includes recognitions, special event applications, and a series of new business items such as bid awards, resolutions, and intergovernmental agreements. The council will also review minutes from prior meetings and hear citizen input.

• Bid award for RIQ-2024-05 Full Size 4WD SUV
• Bid award for RIQ-2024-07 Two Track Loaders
• Resolution declaring police assets 004431 and 004440 surplus
• Resolution to amend FY 2024 job classification plan
• Resolution to amend City of Perry Fee Schedule

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session with no votes or decisions. The only substantive item is a discussion of the upcoming regular council meeting agenda. The rest is procedural: call to order, roll call, citizen input, council member items, and possible executive session.

• Discussion of November 21, 2023 council meeting agenda

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss several items, including the Engage Perry website, an update on the East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 early procurement GMP, a city hall landscape plan, and an addendum to a water tank maintenance contract. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 early procurement GMP update
• City Hall landscape plan review
• Addendum to Water Tank Maintenance Contract with Utility Services Co., Inc.
• Engage Perry website review

Planning Commission

The agenda for the November 13, 2023, Perry Planning Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a special exception for a home bakery at 400 Rippling Water Way. New business includes resolutions to accept a greenspace donation in Avington Glen Subdivision and swap property with Bear Branch Development, LLC, as well as agreements for a police cloud upgrade and Flock Group surveillance technology.

• Public hearing on special exception SUSE-0126-2023 for a home bakery at 400 Rippling Water Way
• Resolution accepting donation of greenspace in Avington Glen Subdivision from Masterpiece Construction
• Resolution approving property swap between City of Perry and Bear Branch Development, LLC
• Nexus Cloud Upgrade quote from COBAN Technologies for police department
• Agreement between City of Perry and Flock Group, Inc. for police technology

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 later that day. No votes or decisions are expected; the session is for preparation and discussion only.

• Discussion of November 7, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Citizen input period
• Council member items
• Possible executive session

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review an economic development overview and a proposed 2024 street resurfacing list. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Economic Development Overview presentation by Ms. H. Wharton
• October Wine Tasting and Sweets & Treats event recaps by Ms. A. Hartley
• LMIG 2024 street resurfacing priority list presented by Mr. C. McMurrian

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council is holding a public hearing on the possible revocation of the alcohol license for The Tipsy Peach Bar, LLC (Tipsy Peach Mobile Bar). The council will also consider a second reading of a deannexation ordinance for 120 Sparrow Street, approve a project agreement with Jack Link's, award a bid for the Northwest Service Area, amend the city fee schedule, and extend a GEFA revolving loan fund contract.

• Public hearing on alcohol license revocation for The Tipsy Peach Bar, LLC
• Second reading of deannexation ordinance for 120 Sparrow Street (Tax Map No 0P41A0 243000)
• Approval of Jack Link's project agreement
• Award of RFP 2024-04 Northwest Service Area GST and BPS CMAR
• Resolution to amend City of Perry Fee Schedule

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting of the Perry City Council, held to discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting later that day. The agenda includes standard items like call to order, roll call, citizen input, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific decisions or substantive topics are listed beyond the agenda review.

• Discussion of October 17, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Citizen(s) with Input
• Executive Session (if required)

Work Session

The Perry City Council is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including economic development tools, the 2024 special events and promotions calendars, a flood evaluation for Sadie Heights Stonebridge, and a proposal to replace a wood fence at Evergreen Cemetery. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Placer.Ai overview and live drive for economic development
• Review of 2024 Main Street Promotions Committee Calendar
• Review of 2024 Special Events Calendar
• Flood evaluation for Sadie Heights Stonebridge
• Proposal to replace wood fence bordering Interfor at Evergreen Cemetery with a split face concrete block wall

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide two variance requests for properties on Spring Creek Drive and an informational hearing on a special exception for a home bakery. They will also consider a preliminary plat for Avington Glen postponed from September. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Variance for property at 205 Spring Creek Drive (VAR#0127-2023)
• Variance for property at 209 Spring Creek Drive (VAR#0128-2023)
• Special exception for home bakery at 400 Rippling Water Way (SUSE#0126-2023)
• Preliminary plat for Avington Glen by Masterpiece Construction (PLAT-0110-2023)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including second readings of ordinances to rezone and annex property on Main Street and Keith Drive, and first readings for a de-annexation and two short-term rental special exceptions. The council will also review minutes, award a bid for two pickup trucks, and declare police equipment surplus. Public hearings were held for the de-annexation and short-term rental requests.

• Second reading: rezone Keith Drive and Main Street from R-1 to R-3
• Second reading: annex and rezone Main Street property from R-AG to R-3
• First reading: de-annex 120 Sparrow Street (no action required)
• Special exception: short-term rental at 414 Frank Satterfield Road
• Bid award: RIQ-2024-04 for two pickup trucks

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre-council meeting to review and discuss items on the October 3, 2023 regular council agenda. Topics include an update on sidewalk standards and a discussion of a septic tank request on Hampton Court Ext. The meeting is a discussion-only session with no formal votes expected.

• Discussion of sidewalk standards, including a mandatory sidewalk plan
• Discussion of a septic tank request on Hampton Court Ext.
• International Festival recap presentation

Work Session

This work session agenda for the City of Perry, GA, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document shows no rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable business.

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council is meeting to consider several items, including amended first readings of ordinances for annexation and rezoning of properties on Main Street and Keith Drive, award of bids for a pickup truck and a roof structure, a resolution for eminent domain at 1304 Old Field Lane, and a contract with Ryland. The council will also recognize new hires and the Municipal Court, and administer the oath of office to Council Member Willie King.

• Amended first reading: annexation of property on Main Street (Tax Map No. 000570 008000)
• Amended first reading: rezoning from R-AG (County) to R-3 on Main Street (Tax Map No. 000570 008000)
• Amended first reading: rezoning from R-1 to R-3 on Keith Drive and Main Street (Tax Map Nos. 0P0440 03D000, 0P0440 010000, 0P0440 006000)
• Resolution for eminent domain for 1304 Old Field Lane
• Award of bids: RIQ-2024-02 Leisure Services Pickup Truck Replacement and RFP-2024-01 Public Works Roof Structure

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting of the Perry City Council, held to review and discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting later that day. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, citizen input, discussion of the meeting agenda, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific policy items, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion of September 19, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Citizen input period
• Council member items
• Possible executive session

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss several items, including a presentation on the Maui wildfire incident and its implications for Perry emergency handling, a proposed schedule for replacing fire apparatus, sidewalk standards for subdivisions, and Main Street storm drainage. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Maui wildfire incident review and emergency handling discussion led by Fire Chief L. Parker
• Proposed schedule for replacement fire apparatus presented by Mr. L. Gilmour
• Discussion of sidewalk standards for subdivisions by Mr. B. Wood
• Main Street Storm Drainage discussion by Mr. C. McMurrian

Planning Commission

This agenda for the Perry, GA Planning Commission meeting on September 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to establish the 2023 ad valorem millage rate, as well as first readings of ordinances to annex and rezone properties on Main Street and Keith Drive. The council will also consider bids for a sewer extension, equipment purchases, and police interceptors, along with other routine items.

• Public hearing and resolution to set 2023 ad valorem millage rate
• First reading of annexation ordinance (ANNX-0095-2023) for property on Main Street (Tax Map 000570 008000)
• First reading of rezoning ordinances (RZNE-0095-2023 and RZNE-0096-2023) for properties on Main Street and Keith Drive
• Bid awards: Perry Parkway Sewer Extension (Bid 2024-02), zero turn mower (2024-03), vacuum excavator (2024-04), and 3 police interceptors (RIQ 2024-03)
• Resolution to adopt Economic Development Guidelines

The Council adopted the 2023 Ad Valorem Millage Rate and approved several equipment and infrastructure contracts. They also appointed a new Municipal Court Associate Judge and approved two upcoming downtown special events.

• Approved appointment of David Smith as Municipal Court Associate Judge (Unanimous)
• Approved 'Sweets and Treats' event for Oct 27, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved 'Christmas at the Crossroads' event for Dec 3, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Awarded $254,211.98 Perry Parkway Sewer Extension bid to Coggins Construction Company LLC (Unanimous)
• Awarded $16,138.52 zero turn mower bid to Macon Outdoor Power (Unanimous)
• Awarded $70,861.00 vacuum excavator and valve exerciser bid to Consolidated Pipe & Supply (Unanimous)
• Awarded $140,400.00 quote for three police interceptors to Phil Brannen Ford of Perry (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-61 establishing the 2023 Ad Valorem Millage Rate (Unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session where the Perry City Council will review and discuss items for the upcoming regular council meeting. Topics include proposed economic development guidelines, a proposal for leisure services, and termination of the Old City Hall lease. No formal votes are expected at this session.

• Discussion of Economic Development Guidelines presented by Ms. H. Wharton
• Proposal for Leisure Services from Mr. L. Gilmour
• Old City Hall lease termination discussion from Mr. L. Gilmour

The Pre Council meeting served as a review of items for the regular council meeting agenda. Council concurred with recommendations to terminate the PVO lease for Old City Hall effective January 1, 2024, and to post two leisure services positions.

• Concurred to terminate PVO lease for Old City Hall effective January 1, 2024
• Concurred to post Athletic Programs Manager and Director of Leisure Services positions

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing to set the millage rate and consider a second reading of a major sign ordinance rewrite. New business includes awarding a bid for pickup trucks, amending the city fee schedule, and abating a nuisance at 1201 James Street. The council will also discuss youth sports provision and an ESAC agreement.

• Public hearing to establish the 2023 millage rate
• Second reading of text amendment to overhaul sign regulations (delete definitions, replace sign permit procedures and sign standards, delete nonconforming signs)
• Award of bid RIQ 2024-02 for three half-ton pickup trucks
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry Fee Schedule
• Resolution to abate a public nuisance at 1201 James Street

The City Council adopted an ordinance updating sign regulations and resolutions to amend the city fee schedule and abate a public nuisance. Council also approved a bid for pickup trucks and established principles for youth sports provision.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-28 amending sign regulations (Unanimous)
• Awarded RIQ 2024-02 bid for three half-ton pickup trucks to Prater Ford for $102,164.96 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-59 amending the City of Perry Fee Schedule (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-60 to abate a public nuisance at 1201 James Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized the ESCA Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved principles for the provision of youth sports (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 31 and August 1 meetings

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session where the Perry City Council will discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting later that day. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, citizens input, review of the council meeting agenda, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific policy items, contracts, or votes are listed, so the session appears to be procedural preparation.

• Discussion of August 15, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Citizens input period
• Possible executive session

The pre council meeting consisted of reviews and discussions for the upcoming council meeting agenda. No formal votes were taken on the items discussed, which included sign regulations, vehicle procurement, and a public nuisance abatement.

• Discussed second reading of LMO text amendment for sign regulations
• Reviewed bid for half-ton pickup trucks (RIQ 2024-02 (3)) with recommendation for Prater Ford ($102,164.96)
• Discussed resolution to amend City of Perry Fee Schedule for recycling toters
• Reviewed resolution to abate public nuisance at 1201 James Street
• Discussed ESCA Agreement for asset forfeiture program
• Reviewed memo on principles for youth sports provision
• Held second public hearing to establish millage rate

Work Session

The Perry City Council holds a work session to review and discuss several items, including a public hearing on the proposed 2023 millage rate, a residential market study, a remote worker survey, and potential changes to utility and food truck ordinances. The council will also consider a solid waste direct service provision analysis. No final votes are taken at this work session.

• Public hearing to establish the 2023 millage rate (O.C.G.A. Sec. 48-5-32)
• Presentation of a residential market potential analysis for Perry
• Review of a remote worker survey
• Discussion of utility and food truck ordinance changes (memo attached)
• Solid waste direct service provision analysis presented by Mr. R. Smith

The City Council held a public hearing regarding the FY 2024 millage rate and reached a consensus to maintain current code enforcement for downtown food trucks and utility trailers. Mayor Walker directed staff to continue pursuing an in-house service delivery option for solid waste.

• Consensus reached to enforce food truck and utility trailer ordinance as is
• Staff recommended keeping FY 2024 millage rate at 14.00 mills (public hearing held)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold an informational hearing on two applications by Bryant Engineering: annexation of a Main Street parcel from Houston County R-AG to City R-3 (single-family residential), and rezoning of three parcels on Keith Drive and Main Street from R-1 and R-2 to R-3. The Commission will make a recommendation; the City Council will hold a public hearing on September 5, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from July 10, 2023, and standard procedural items.

• ANNX-0095-2023: Annex and rezone property on Main Street, Parcel 000570 008000, from Houston County R-AG to City of Perry R-3 (Single Family Residential)
• RZNE-0096-2023: Rezone properties on Keith Drive & Main Street, Parcels 0P04403D000, 0P04400 10000, and 0P0440 06000, from R-1 & R-2 to R-3 (Single Family Residential)
• Applicant for both items is Bryant Engineering
• Informational hearing only; final public hearing before City Council scheduled for September 5, 2023
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several ordinances, including rezoning properties, establishing short-term rental permit procedures, and revising sign regulations. They will also vote on bids for a rescue truck and mini excavator, adopt resolutions on job classifications and a smart industry incentive policy, and discuss traffic calming on Stonegate Trail.

• Public hearing on TEXT-0024-2023 to revise sign regulations
• Second reading to rezone 120 Sparrow Street from R-AG to R-1 (postponement requested)
• Second reading to rezone 101 Big Indian Creek Drive from R-3 to RM-1
• Second reading of TEXT-0076-2023 establishing short-term rental permit standards
• Bid awards for rescue truck replacement and mini excavator purchase

The Council approved several ordinances regarding short-term rental permits, yard and bulk waste, and a property rezoning. It also extended a billboard moratorium and approved a new rescue truck purchase.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-26 establishing short-term rental permit procedures and standards (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-27 amending City Code for Yard Waste and Bulk Waste (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-25 rezoning 101 Big Indian Creek Drive from R-3 to RM-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-54 extending billboard permitting moratorium for 35 days (unanimous)
• Approved $232,000 purchase of rescue truck replacement from Peach State Truck Centers (unanimous)
• Approved installation of two stop signs and two speed tables on Stonegate Trail (4-3)
• Approved minutes from July 17 and 18, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Rezoning application for 120 Sparrow Street

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre-council meeting to review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. Items for discussion include a request to install banners over city streets for events and billboard control at the Welcome Center, as well as a transit research presentation from the City of Valdosta.

• Request to install banners over certain city streets to promote events
• Billboard control at Welcome Center
• Transit research presentation from City of Valdosta

The pre-council meeting focused on reviewing the upcoming council agenda and discussing administrative requests. Council unanimously agreed to a proposal to install event banners on brackets entering the downtown area. No formal votes were taken on the listed agenda items as they were presented for review and discussion.

• Approved proposal to install event banners on brackets entering the downtown area (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss several items, including a transit research report from the City of Valdosta, the potential installation of traffic calming devices on Stonegate Trail, and a presentation on youth sports from the Department of Leisure Services. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Transit research presentation by Ms. H. Wharton (Economic Development Department)
• Consideration of traffic calming devices on Stonegate Trail (Office of City Manager)
• PLS Youth Sports department perspective presentation by Mr. S. Swan (Leisure Services)

The City Council postponed discussions on transit research and traffic calming devices to the August 1 meeting. Council members reviewed a presentation on expanding youth sports facilities and discussed accessibility issues at Pine Needle Park.

• Postponed transit research discussion to August 1 pre council meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed Stonegate Trail traffic calming devices discussion to August 1 regular meeting
• Took youth sports facility expansion recommendations under advisement

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting where the Perry City Council will discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting scheduled later that day. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, citizen input, discussion of the council meeting agenda, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific policy items or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of July 18, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with Input period
• Possible Executive Session

The pre-council meeting consisted of reviews and discussions for the July 18, 2023, regular council meeting agenda. No substantive votes or final decisions were made during this session.

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including three rezoning requests and a text amendment to establish short-term rental permit procedures. The council will also take first readings on ordinances related to rezoning and yard waste, and consider resolutions on appointments, fees, and agreements. Public hearings will be held for the rezoning and short-term rental items.

• Rezoning of 120 Sparrow Street from R-AG to R-1 (RZNE-0070-2023)
• Rezoning of 101 Big Indian Creek Drive from R-3 to RM-1 (RZNE-0075-2023)
• Text amendment to establish short-term rental permit procedures (TEXT-0076-2023)
• Resolution to amend City of Perry Fee Schedule
• Resolution approving 2024 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement

The Council approved the purchase of a new pumper apparatus and appointed Joe Posey to a vacant council seat. Several resolutions were adopted, including a 2024 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement and the appointment of a Human Resources Director. Public hearings were held for two rezoning requests and a short-term rental text amendment, though no immediate action was taken on those items.

• Appointed Joe Posey as Councilmember for District 3, Post 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved $795,946 purchase of Pumper Apparatus Engine 3 Replacement from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-48 appointing Jenny Burdeshaw as Director of Human Resources (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-49 amending the City of Perry Fee Schedule (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-50 accepting the stormwater pond in Hawk's Nest Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-51 approving the 2024 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-52 naming authorized signers for Synovus bank accounts (Unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Georgia Department of Public Safety for Emergency Air Search and Rescue Missions (Unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council holds a work session to review and discuss several items, including proposed median improvements on Sam Nunn Boulevard, revisions to sign standards, a proposed Smart Industry Incentive Policy, and a playground request from Haseya Club. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and review.

• Proposed Sam Nunn Boulevard median improvements
• Revisions to sign standards
• Proposed Smart Industry Incentive Policy
• Haseya Club playground request
• Possible improvements to Macon Road/Commerce Street intersection

The City Council concurred to move forward with a $1.4 million playground project with the Haseya Club and approved a design concept for Sam Nunn Boulevard median improvements. Council also agreed to a new Smart Industry Incentive Policy and the installation of a historic plaque for Old Field.

• Concurred to proceed with Sam Nunn Boulevard median improvement design concept
• Concurred to draft agreement with Haseya Club for playground at Langston Road site (City portion approx. $600,000)
• Concurred to proceed with neighborhood historic plaque for Old Field
• Concurred to request GDOT retain northbound Macon Road access to businesses and Carroll Street alley
• Concurred to move forward with proposed Smart Industry Incentive Policy
• Approved posting RFQ for 457 Advisors

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public input, and revisit a text amendment (TEXT-0024-2023) to revise Section 6-9 sign regulations, which was tabled from June 12. The amendment, requested by the City of Perry, is scheduled for a public hearing before City Council on August 1. No new business is listed.

• TEXT-0024-2023: Revise Section 6-9 sign regulations (tabled from June 12, 2023)
• Public hearing scheduled for City Council on August 1, 2023
• Approve minutes from June 12, 2023 and work session June 26, 2023

Work Session

The provided agenda for the Perry Work Session on July 2023 contains no substantive items—only technical placeholders and embedded content areas. There are no decisions, proposals, discussions, or public hearings listed.

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 20, 2023, at the Perry Events Center. The agenda includes second readings and potential adoption of the FY 2024 operating budget, a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance, and an ordinance on dangerous dog classification. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a fee schedule amendment, a CHIP grant, and a public nuisance abatement.

• Second reading of ordinance adopting FY 2024 Operating Budget
• Second reading of text amendment to LMO (Sections 2-2, 4-1.2, delete 2-3.6)
• Second reading of ordinance amending vicious/dangerous dog classification
• Resolution to amend City of Perry Fee Schedule
• Resolution to abate public nuisance at 1127 Lovely Lane

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2024 Operating Budget and several ordinances, including updates to the City Code regarding dangerous dogs. The council also approved multiple resolutions related to CHIP grant administration and infrastructure acceptance.

• Adopted FY 2024 Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 2023-23) (Unanimous)
• Amended City Code regarding classification of vicious or dangerous dogs (Ordinance No. 2023-24) (Unanimous)
• Approved slate of appointments and ratifications for Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-39 through 2023-43 regarding CHIP Grant documents, policies, and administration (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-44 to abate a public nuisance at 1127 Lovely Lane
• Accepted infrastructure in Woodlands of Houston Subdivision (Resolution No. 2023-45) (Unanimous)
• Amended City of Perry Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 2023-46) (Unanimous)
• Approved separation of employment for Brenda King and return of 102 Amberly Court easement to homeowner (Unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre-council meeting to discuss items on the June 20, 2023 council agenda, including a proposal for a future buildings plan, intersection improvements at Macon Road/Commerce Street, and a parking sign proposal. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of June 20, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Parking sign proposal by Ms. A. Hartley
• Consider proposal for future buildings plan by Mr. L. Gilmour
• Review intersection improvements at Macon Road/Commerce Street by Mr. L. Gilmour

The pre-council meeting served primarily as a review of the upcoming regular agenda. Council concurred to proceed with a parking signage proposal and a conceptual plan for future buildings. No formal votes were recorded for the legislative items listed for review.

• Approved proposal for parking signage funded by General Fund
• Concurred to proceed conceptually with future buildings plan
• Agreed to review Macon Road/Commerce Street intersection improvements at July 18 meeting
• Requested recommendation from City Manager and Police/Fire Chiefs regarding Stonebridge Subdivision speed humps and stop signs

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make recommendations on four items: two rezoning requests, a revision to sign regulations, and new short-term rental permit procedures. The rezoning at 120 Sparrow Street would change from agricultural to single-family residential; the one at 101 Big Indian Creek Drive would change from single-family to multi-family residential. The commission's recommendations will go to the City Council on July 18, 2023.

• RZNE-0070-2023: Rezone 120 Sparrow Street from R-AG to R-1 (applicant Colby Carkoski)
• RZNE-0075-2023: Rezone 101 Big Indian Creek Drive from R-3 to RM-1 (applicant Wilnis Louis)
• TEXT-0024-2023: Revise Section 6-9 sign regulations (applicant City of Perry)
• TEXT-0076-2023: Establish short-term rental permit procedures and delete bed-and-breakfast inn provisions

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold public hearings on a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance to comply with state law changes and on the proposed FY 2024 Operating Budget. The council will also conduct first readings of ordinances related to the zoning amendment, the budget, and dangerous dog classification, with no action required. Other business includes resolutions to name parks in Grand Reserve and Sadie Heights subdivisions, amend the Youth Advisory Council Charter, and accept infrastructure in Preserve at Ag Village, plus contract approvals and an intergovernmental agreement.

• Public hearing on TEXT-0062-2023 to amend LMO Article 2 and Table of Uses for state law compliance
• Public hearing on FY 2024 Operating Budget
• First reading of ordinance adopting FY 2024 Operating Budget
• First reading of ordinance amending city code on vicious/dangerous dog classification
• Resolution naming parks in Grand Reserve Subdivision and Sadie Heights Subdivision

The Council adopted resolutions to name two new parks and update the Youth Advisory Council Charter. They also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Houston County and contracts for probation services, copiers, and recovery solutions. Councilmember Riley Hunt announced his resignation effective July 5, 2023.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-35 naming Passerine Park (100 Black Hawke Lane) and Willow Park (600 Daisy Drive) (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-36 amending the City of Perry Youth Advisory Council Charter (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-37 accepting infrastructure in Preserve at Ag Village for Section 2, Phase 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Houston County regarding Houston County Land Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved Judicial Alternatives of Georgia Contract for probation services (Unanimous)
• Approved Ashley Business Solutions contracts for three copiers for the new City Hall (Unanimous)
• Approved Addendum A to the Membership Service Agreement with Agility Recovery Solutions, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Jenny Burdeshaw as City Power of Attorney with the Georgia Department of Labor (Unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session to review the upcoming regular council meeting agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and for discussion only.

• Discussion of June 6, 2023 council meeting agenda

The Pre Council meeting consisted of reviews and discussions regarding items for the upcoming 6:00 p.m. council meeting. 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 a proposed hotel development incentive, a draft short-term rental ordinance, a stormwater management plan for Sadie Heights, sewer service extension on Houston Lake Road, park naming, and traffic in Stonebridge Subdivision. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Presentation of proposed Hotel Development Incentive
• Review of Draft Short-Term Rental Ordinance
• Sadie Heights Stormwater Management Plan
• Sewer service on Houston Lake Road
• Discussion of naming parks at 100 Black Hawk Lane and 600 Daisy Drive

Council concurred to proceed with the installation of 11 historical signs funded by the Convention & Visitors Bureau. The board also approved moving forward with a stormwater management plan for Sadie Heights and a sewer service concept plan for Houston Lake Road.

• Approved installation of 11 historical signs and poles (funded by CVB)
• Concurred to proceed with Sadie Heights basin stormwater management plan
• Concurred to extend moratorium in Sadie Heights area until evaluation is complete
• Concurred to proceed with initial concept plan for sewer service on Houston Lake Road
• Concurred to temporarily suspend enforcement of downtown food truck trailer issue
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-34 regarding real estate acquisition executive session

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting of the Perry City Council to review the agenda for the regular council meeting later that day. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, citizen input, discussion of the meeting agenda, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific items, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Discussion of May 16, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Citizen input period
• Council member items
• Possible executive session

The pre-council meeting served as a review of agenda items for the May 16, 2023, council meeting. No formal votes were taken on ordinances or resolutions, though Council concurred on requiring Flock cameras for new apartment complexes with more than six units.

• Concurred on requiring Flock cameras for new apartment complexes with more than six units

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 16, 2023, at the Perry Events Center. The agenda includes second readings of several ordinances related to rezoning and annexation, a resolution to amend the city fee schedule (including a fire permit fee increase), and the award of a bid for the Creekwood Park entrance drive. The council will also consider a request for a Little Free Library at Crossroads Park, a Land and Water Conservation Fund pre-application, a damage release with Bigham Cable/Flint Energies, and a Flock camera agreement with GDOT.

• Second reading: Rezone 0.30 acres at 100 Washington Place Drive from RTH to C-2 (RZNE-0046-2023)
• Second reading: Annex and rezone 1.50 acres at 2011 Elko Road from RAG to R-3 (ANNX-0045-2023)
• Second reading: Rezone 1.07 acres at 96 Hay Road from R-Ag to R-3 (ANNX-0045-2023)
• Second reading: Text amendment to allow liquor stores in MUC district (TEXT-0043-2023)
• Resolution to amend city fee schedule, including fire permit fee increase

Council approved several rezoning ordinances, a fee schedule amendment, and a contract for park infrastructure. They also authorized a text amendment to allow liquor stores in Mixed-Use Center districts and approved a Flock Camera agreement with GDOT.

• Awarded $461,324.46 bid for Creekwood Park entrance drive to Griffin Grading & Concrete, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-17 rezoning 100 Washington Place Drive to C-2 General Commercial (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-18 to annex property at 2011 Elko Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-19 rezoning 2011 Elko Road to R-3 Single-family Residential (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-20 rezoning 96 Hay Road to R-3 Single-family Residential (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-21 adding 'Liquor store' as permitted use in MUC district (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-33 to amend City of Perry fee schedule (unanimous)
• Denied request to submit pre-application for Land and Water Conservation Fund funding (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss several items, including a downtown parking study, a grant application for Heritage Oaks Park Phase 2, and proposed FY24 budgets for the police, fire, economic development, and leisure services departments. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Presentation of City of Perry Downtown Parking Study by Ms. A. Hartley
• Discussion of Land Water & Conservation Fund grant application for Heritage Oaks Park/Phase 2
• FY24 budget hearings for Police, Fire, Economic Development, and Leisure Services departments
• FY24 budget hearing for Perry-Houston County Airport Authority
• Discussion of New Haven greenspace by City Manager's office

The City Council concurred to proceed with the transfer of ownership of the New Haven subdivision greenspace to the city at no cost. Other items discussed included a downtown parking study, grant applications for Heritage Oaks Park, and departmental budget requests.

• Concurred to proceed with the transfer of New Haven greenspace ownership to the city at no cost

Planning Commission

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting to discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting later that day. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order, roll call, citizens input, and review of the council meeting agenda.

• Discussion of May 2, 2023 council meeting agenda

The pre-council meeting reviewed several agenda items including special exceptions for short-term rentals at 1320 Keith Drive and 1100 Kenwood Drive, a rezoning request at 100 Washington Place Drive, an annexation at 2011 Elko Road and 96 Hay Road, and a text amendment for a liquor store in MUC district. No final votes were taken; these were discussion items for the regular council meeting. The council also tabled a resolution to amend the fee schedule pending additional cost information.

• Discussed special exception for short-term rental at 1320 Keith Drive (SUSE-0037-2023) with conditions
• Noted withdrawal of short-term rental application SUSE-0041-2023
• Discussed special exception for short-term rental at 1100 Kenwood Drive (SUSE-0044-2023) with conditions
• Discussed rezoning from RTH to C-2 at 100 Washington Place Drive (RZNE-0046-2023)
• Discussed annexation and rezoning to R-3 at 2011 Elko Road and 96 Hay Road (ANNX-0045-2023)
• Discussed text amendment to add liquor store as permitted use in MUC district (TEXT-0043-2023)
• Tabled resolution to amend fee schedule until next meeting (9f(1))
• Discussed resolution for CDBG grant application for Oldfield community (9f(2))

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances on several land-use items, including three special exceptions for short-term residential rentals, a rezoning for commercial use, annexation and rezoning for residential use, and a text amendment to allow liquor stores in the Mixed-Use Center district. The council will also consider resolutions to amend the city fee schedule, apply for a CDBG grant, and approve a vehicle lease supplement.

• Special exception for short-term rental at 1320 Keith Drive (SUSE-0037-2023)
• Special exception for short-term rental at 1109 Third Street (SUSE-0041-2023)
• Special exception for short-term rental at 1100 Kenwood Drive (SUSE-0044-2023)
• Rezoning of 100 Washington Place Drive from RTH to C-2 (RZNE-0046-2023)
• First reading of text amendment to allow liquor stores in MUC district (TEXT-0043-2023)

Council approved one short-term rental special exception and denied another. The board also adopted resolutions for a CDBG program application and a vehicle lease supplement, while deciding to hold a downtown July 4th event without fireworks.

• Approved short-term rental special exception for 1100 Kenwood Drive (4-1)
• Denied short-term rental special exception for 1320 Keith Drive (unanimous)
• Approved July 4th event downtown with no fireworks (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-31 for DCA CDBG Program application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-32 for GMA Lease Supplement for vehicles (unanimous)
• Denied city support for GICH Community Support (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution to amend City of Perry fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 17 and 18 meetings (carried with 2 abstentions)

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss several items, including a request for GICH community support, building codes, departmental and outside agency budget hearings for FY24, a public transportation assistance update, a recap of a wine tasting event, proposed July 4th fireworks, and hotel development incentives. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Consideration of GICH Community Support
• Discussion of building codes
• FY24 budget hearings for Finance, City Attorney, CVB, Historical Society, 21st Century Partnership, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Development Authority, and Main Street Advisory Board
• Public Transportation Assistance Update
• Hotel Development Incentive Policy discussion

The City Council held a work session to review budget requests and departmental updates. The council reached a consensus to deny a request for incentives from Candlewood Suites. Other items, including a housing project and fireworks planning, were discussed for future action.

• Denied hotel incentive request from Candlewood Suites (4-1)
• Tabled decision on GICH Community Support housing project for further review
• Moved Perry Freedom Fireworks options to May 2 regular meeting agenda

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special exception for a short-term rental at 1107 Third Street, then vote on second readings of two ordinances rezoning multiple properties to multi-family residential. The council will also consider resolutions extending a billboard moratorium, abating a public nuisance at 101 Big Indian Creek Drive, an intergovernmental agreement with Houston County for the A.E. Harris Waterline Phase II, and other items including LMIG contracts and a furniture purchase.

• Public hearing and special exception request (SUSE-0017-2023) by JMJ Investment Group for short-term residential rental at 1107 Third Street
• Second reading of ordinance RZNE-0022-2023 to rezone properties on Morningside Drive, Sherwood Road, Oak Ridge Drive, and Keith Drive from R-2 to RM-1
• Second reading of ordinance RZNE-0023-2023 to rezone properties on Alice Drive, Keith Drive, Morningside Drive, Sunset Avenue, Third Street, Fourth Street, and Whipple Street from R-3 to RM-1
• Resolution to extend moratorium on billboard applications for an additional 105 days
• Resolution to abate public nuisance at 101 Big Indian Creek Drive; intergovernmental agreement with Houston County for A.E. Harris Waterline Phase II

The Council adopted two ordinances to rezone various residential parcels to multi-family residential. Additionally, the city extended a billboard moratorium and approved an intergovernmental agreement for a waterline project.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-15 to rezone parcels on Morningside Drive, Sherwood Road, Oak Ridge Drive, and Keith Drive from R-2 to RM-1 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-16 to rezone parcels on Alice Drive, Keith Drive, Morningside Drive, Sunset Avenue, Third Street, Fourth Street, and Whipple Street from R-3 to RM-1 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-29 extending the moratorium on billboard applications and permitting (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-30 to abate a public nuisance at 101 Big Indian Creek Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Houston County for A.E. Harris Waterline Phase II (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 LMIG Contracts (Unanimous)
• Approved property damage release with Arch Insurance and Papa John's (Unanimous)
• Approved furniture purchase agreement from Advent Business Interior (Unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting of the Perry City Council, held to review and discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting later that day. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, citizen input, discussion of the council meeting agenda, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Discussion of April 18, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Citizen input period
• Council member items
• Possible executive session

The Pre Council meeting served as a review of agenda items for the upcoming council meeting. No formal votes were taken on the proposed ordinances, resolutions, or contracts discussed. The council agreed to gather more information regarding a financial support request from Candlewood Suites Hotel.

• Discussed rezoning parcels on Morningside Drive, Sherwood Road, Oak Ridge Drive, and Keith Drive from R-2 to RM-1
• Discussed rezoning parcels on Alice Drive, Keith Drive, Morningside Drive, Sunset Avenue, Third Street, Fourth Street, and Whipple Street from R-3 to RM-1
• Noted withdrawal of short-term rental application for 1107 Third Street
• Discussed extension of billboard application moratorium
• Discussed public nuisance abatement for 101 Big Indian Creek Drive
• Discussed intergovernmental agreement with Houston County for A.E. Harris Waterline Phase II
• Reviewed $385,472.34 furniture purchase agreement
• Agreed to gather more information on Candlewood Suites Hotel financial support request

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss several items, including transportation assistance research from the Economic Development Department, a request for support on a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application from Community Development, and a proposal for infrastructure expansion program management services from the City Manager's office. These are discussion items only; no final decisions will be made at this work session.

• Transportation Assistance Research presented by Ms. H. Wharton (Economic Development)
• LIHTC Application Support Request presented by Mr. B. Wood (Community Development)
• Infrastructure Expansion 2023 Program Management Proposal for Services presented by Mr. L. Gilmour (City Manager's Office)

Council concurred to move forward with consulting engineers GWES for water and sewer infrastructure expansion for the upcoming year. The Economic Development Department presented research on transit systems, and the Community Development Department discussed low-income housing tax credit requests.

• Approved GWES to proceed with 2023 Infrastructure Expansion Program Management services

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat for the Encore at the Parkway subdivision, and an informational hearing on several rezoning, annexation, and short-term rental requests. The commission will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings and hear citizen input.

• Preliminary plat for Encore at the Parkway (Wingate Custom Homes)
• Special exception for short-term rental at 1320 Keith Drive (Elcia Holmes)
• Special exception for short-term rental of two units at 1109 Third Street (Scott Free)
• Special exception for short-term rental at 1100 Kenwood Drive (Matt Dixon)
• Rezone at 100 Washington Place Drive from R-3 to C-2 (Bryant Engineering)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council is holding a pre-council meeting to review and discuss items on the April 4, 2023 council agenda. Presentations include a Green Corridors proposal from the Public Works Department and a discussion on city support costs for special events from the Office of the City Manager. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Green Corridors presentation by Ms. A. Fitzner
• Consideration of city support cost for events by Mr. L. Gilmour
• Discussion of April 4, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Citizen input period
• Possible executive session

The pre-council meeting served as a review of agenda items for the subsequent 6 p.m. meeting. Council reached a consensus to require non-city partners to pay city expenses for fundraising events if support cannot be provided by on-duty staff. No formal votes were taken on zoning or appointment items during this session.

• Consensus reached to require non-city partners to pay city expenses for fundraising events using city facilities or support services

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council is meeting to hold public hearings and take first readings on two rezoning ordinances that would change residential properties to multi-family (RM-1), and to consider a special exception for a short-term rental at 1304 Georgia Avenue. The council will also review minutes, make appointments to boards, and consider bids for a shooting range suppression panel and a half-ton pickup truck.

• Public hearing and first reading for rezoning (RZNE-0022-2023) of properties on Morningside Drive, Sherwood Road, Oak Ridge Drive, and Keith Drive from R-2 to RM-1
• Public hearing and first reading for rezoning (RZNE-0023-2023) of properties on Alice Drive, Keith Drive, Morningside Drive, Sunset Avenue, Third Street, Fourth Street, and Whipple Street from R-3 to RM-1
• Special exception request (SUSE-0027-2023) by Turnkey Dreams Consulting LLC for short-term rental at 1304 Georgia Avenue
• Bid awards: RIQ 2023-06 Shooting Range Suppression Panel Replacement and RIQ 2023-07 Half Ton Pickup Truck
• Appointments to Houston County Land Bank Board, Housing Authority, and Main Street Advisory Board

The City Council established a 120-day moratorium on new short-term rental applications to evaluate and prepare regulations. The council also denied a specific special exception request for a short-term rental and approved several board appointments and equipment bids.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-28 imposing a 120-day moratorium on short-term rental applications (unanimous)
• Denied Special Exception Application 0027-2023 for a short-term rental (unanimous)
• Approved $14,467.81 bid to Castle Builders Custom Remodeling, Inc. for shooting range suppression panel replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $36,288.00 bid to Phil Brannen Ford of Perry for a half ton pickup truck (unanimous)
• Reappointed Willie King to the Houston County Land Bank Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Golden to the Housing Authority of the City of Perry (unanimous)
• Appointed Cory Jones to the Main Street Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-27 appointing Councilmember King as voting delegate and Mayor Walker as alternate to the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia Annual Election Committee (unanimous)

Work Session

This agenda for the Perry, GA work session on April 3, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. The document is essentially empty of any decisions or discussions.

Pre Council

This is a procedural pre-council meeting to review and discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting later that day. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion of March 21, 2023 council meeting agenda

The meeting was procedural and served as a review of items for the upcoming council meeting agenda. No substantive votes or final decisions were made during this session.

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council is meeting to consider several significant items, including a $50 million loan from GEFA, participation in the National Opioid Settlement, and second readings of three ordinances affecting property boundaries and zoning. The council will also introduce new staff and hear public input on short-term rentals.

• Resolution to approve a $50,000,000 loan with GEFA
• Resolution to participate in the National Opioid Settlement
• Second reading to de-annex property at 325 Airport Road
• Second reading to rezone 89 Smith Drive from M-2 to R-3
• Second reading to rezone Kingston Village Drive parcels to RTH

City Council approved a $50 million loan with GEFA and authorized participation in the National Opioid Settlement. The council also adopted three ordinances regarding property de-annexation and rezoning, and passed resolutions to clarify street names and recognize women in the city organization.

• Approved $50,000,000 loan with GEFA (unanimous)
• Approved participation in National Opioid Settlement and authorized Mayor to execute documents (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-12 to de-annex property at 325 Airport Road and denied fee refund (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-13 rezoning 89 Smith Drive from M-2 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-14 rezoning parcels on Kingston Village Drive from R-2 to RTH (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-25 clarifying street names for Beckham Circle and Clinchfield Circle (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-26 recognizing the role of women in the City of Perry organization (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review strategic planning updates from multiple departments, discuss participation in the National Opioid Settlement, and consider a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant opportunity. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Strategic planning updates from Police, Fire, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, and Leisure Services departments
• Discussion of participation in the National Opioid Settlement
• Discussion of Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant opportunity

Council agreed to participate in National Opioid Settlements and proceed with a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application. The body also decided to maintain current city code regarding chickens and ducks. Department heads provided strategic planning updates on police, fire, and public works.

• Concurred to participate in National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart
• Concurred to proceed with Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant application
• Concurred to continue following current city code regarding chickens and ducks
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-23 to document executive session regarding potential litigation (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Perry, GA Planning Commission meeting on 2023-03-13. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

Council Meeting

Council approved bids for zero turn mowers and a mini excavator, as well as a special exception for a short-term rental. The body also adopted resolutions regarding leased property, surplus equipment, and the city purchasing policy.

• Approved special exception for BY Properties LLC short-term rental with five conditions (unanimous)
• Awarded $27,318.56 bid for Zero Turn Mowers to Powerhouse Outdoor Equipment (unanimous)
• Awarded $36,825.00 bid for Mini Excavator to Perry Brothers Equipment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-19 for FY 2023 leased property documents (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-20 declaring equipment surplus (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-21 approving amended City of Perry Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with Advent Business Interiors for City Hall package (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Houston County Board of Elections (unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting of the Perry City Council, held to review and discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting later that day. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy items, contracts, or public hearings listed. It includes call to order, roll call, citizen input, discussion of the council meeting agenda, council member items, and possible executive session.

• Discussion of March 7, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Citizen input period
• Possible executive session

The Pre Council meeting served as a review of agenda items for the March 7, 2023, council meeting. Staff presented recommendations for several rezoning requests, equipment bids, and a revised purchasing policy. No formal votes were taken on these items during this session, except for a concurrence to proceed with City Hall furniture vendor selection.

• Concurred to proceed with state contract vendors for City Hall FF&E packages

Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to review several city updates and development proposals. Discussions include a presentation on a land bank and recommendations for a downtown mixed-use building.

• Presentation from Centers for Community Progress regarding the Perry Land Bank
• DDA recommendation for a developer group for the downtown mixed use building
• Downtown Walkability Campaign discussion
• Strategic planning updates from the City Manager, City Clerk, Finance Department, and Communications Office
• Review of development and infrastructure improvements

City Council reached a consensus to move forward with a recommended developer group for a downtown mixed-use project. Council also authorized a study on developer impacts regarding pump station fee changes and agreed to notify homeowners about greenspace maintenance.

• Approved recommendation to move forward with Parrish Construction, Loudermilk Companies, and Lyman Davidson Dooly Inc. for downtown mixed-use building
• Authorized a study to determine the impact on developers regarding potential pump station fee changes
• Concurred to mail letters to homeowners abutting city greenspace stating the city is not responsible for maintenance

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session where the Perry City Council will review items on the February 21, 2023 regular meeting agenda. Discussions include a neighborhood request to ban on-street parking, authorizing natural gas service to a school, and non-PTV bus routes. No formal votes are expected at this session.

• Discussion of Walker Farm Neighborhood Association request for no on-street parking
• Authorize natural gas service to Houston County Board of Education school near SR127 and Talton Road
• Discussion of non-PTV routes in the city

The pre-council meeting served as a review of the February 21 agenda. Council concurred to authorize natural gas services for a Houston County Board of Education school and agreed to change the 2023 Christmas holiday dates.

• Concurred to authorize natural gas services for Houston County Board of Education school near SR 127 and Talton Road
• Concurred to change 2023 Christmas holidays to December 22 and 25
• Concurred that Walker Farm Neighborhood Association provide a resident survey regarding 'No Parking' on Charles Gray Boulevard
• Tabled lease supplement for FY 2023 leased property until March 7, 2023

Council Meeting

The Council adopted several ordinances for rezoning properties and amending speed limits and building codes. They also approved a new city fee schedule, established city core values, and authorized professional services for park and sidewalk projects.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-07 amending speed limits (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-08 rezoning 512 & 514 General Courtney Hodges Blvd to Mixed Use (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-09 rezoning Keith Dr and Frank Satterfield Dr to Residential Townhouse (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-10 rezoning Morningside Dr and Washington Place Dr to Residential Townhouse (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-11 amending Form Base Code for existing structures (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-16 amending the City of Perry Fee Schedule (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-17 establishing City of Perry Core Values (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring Keck & Wood for Heritage Oaks Park Phase 2 using SPLOST 2018 funds (Unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session where the Perry City Council will review the agenda for the upcoming February 7, 2023 council meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, citizens input, and council member items, with no specific action items listed. It is primarily a procedural discussion session.

• Discussion of February 7, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Citizens input period
• Council member items
• Possible executive session

The meeting consisted of reviews and discussions for the February 7 council meeting agenda. No formal votes were taken on the agenda items, though Council concurred with the removal of unsound gazebos at Rotary Centennial Park and Evergreen Cemetery.

• Concurred with Administration to remove unsound gazebos at Rotary Centennial Park and Evergreen Cemetery

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council is meeting to conduct public hearings on several zoning and special exception requests, including short-term residential rentals and rezoning for townhomes. The council will also consider appointments, bid awards, ordinances, and resolutions, including a development moratorium and a civility pledge.

• Public hearings on special exceptions for short-term rentals at 1307 Keith Drive and 111 Winsted Court
• Rezoning of 512 & 514 General Courtney Hodges Blvd from NMU to MUC and special exception for auto repair
• Rezoning of parcels on Keith Drive/Frank Satterfield Drive and Morningside Drive/Washington Place Drive to RTH
• Bid awards for sidewalk, drainage, and fire station improvements
• Resolution imposing development moratorium on Stonebridge and Sadie Heights drainage basin

The Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting skateboards and roller skates on downtown sidewalks. They also approved several construction bids, two short-term rental special exceptions, and a development moratorium on the Sadie Heights stormwater basin.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-06 banning skateboards and roller skates on downtown sidewalks (Unanimous)
• Approved $121,000 bid for Solid Waste Applied Technologies (Unanimous)
• Approved $165,742.60 bid for Griffin Grading & Concrete, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $41,000 bid for Pyles Plumbing & Utility Contractors, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $273,422.30 bid for Plumbline Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved $204,930.00 bid for Ocmulgee Septic & Sewer, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental special exceptions for Kiamata Dukes and Stephen/Stacey Edwards (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 imposing a development moratorium on Stonebridge and Sadie Heights stormwater basin (Unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss several items, including the FY 2022 audit presentation, the 2023 Main Street annual assessment, City Hall first-floor improvements, sidewalk repair cost estimates near the United Methodist Church, short-term rental density, 2022 code enforcement, and equity and diversity in leisure services programming. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• FY 2022 Audit Presentation by Mr. Miller Edwards of Mauldin & Jenkins
• 2023 Main Street Annual Assessment by Ms. A. Hartley
• City Hall first-floor improvements update by Mr. R. Smith
• Review cost estimates for sidewalk repairs around the United Methodist Church
• Discussion of short-term rental density (Airbnb) by Mr. L. Gilmour

City Council concurred with administration recommendations to proceed with sidewalk repairs near the United Methodist Church. Council also authorized a study to determine appropriate density for short-term rentals in neighborhoods.

• Approved proceeding with sidewalk repair estimates of $20,000 and $47,800
• Approved staff study on short-term rental density in neighborhoods
• Approved use of translators for Leisure Services programming registration

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 17, 2023, at the Perry Events Center. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances to amend speed limits, rezone several properties, and update the land management code, as well as first readings for a skateboard ordinance and a demolition services bid. The council will also consider resolutions on fees, billboard moratorium, and grant administration, along with an emergency repair for Elko Road.

• Second reading: ordinance to amend Section 18-5 speed limit restrictions
• Second reading: rezone 900 Ball Street from OC to OI
• Second reading: rezone various properties from R-3 to RM-2
• Second reading: rezone 106 Smith Drive from M-1 to RM-2
• Award bid for demolition services at 700 Main Street and 901.5 Jernigan Street

The Council approved a $197,857 demolition services contract and authorized emergency stormwater repairs on Elko Road. Several rezoning ordinances were adopted, and a moratorium on billboards was extended. The Council also appointed Dan Perdue to the Industrial Building Authority.

• Appointed Dan Perdue to City of Perry Industrial Building Authority (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-01 amending speed limits (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-02 rezoning 900 Ball Street to Office-Institutional District (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-03 rezoning properties from R-3 to RM-2 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-04 rezoning 106 Smith Drive to RM-2 (Unanimous)
• Awarded $197,857 demolition services bid to Trinity Industrial Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $98,440.25 quote from Pyles Plumbing for Elko Road emergency repair (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-12 extending billboard moratorium (Unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council is holding a pre-council meeting to review items on the upcoming regular council meeting agenda. Discussions include a proposal to add the National Day of Prayer as a city-sponsored event and a review of short-term rental density regulations. The meeting is for discussion only; no formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of January 17, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Consider adding National Day of Prayer as city sponsored event (Councilmember Peterson)
• Discussion of short-term rental density (Mr. L. Gilmour)
• Department Heads Introductions (Mayor Walker)

Council decided to keep the National Day of Prayer program as it has always been, rejecting a proposal to make it a city-sponsored event. The council also agreed to allow the ministerial association to use the courthouse lawn and city power for the event. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reviewing the agenda for the upcoming January 17 council meeting.

• Denied adding National Day of Prayer as a city sponsored event (4-1)
• Approved use of courthouse lawn and city power for National Day of Prayer by ministerial association

Pre Council

The Perry City Council is holding a pre-council meeting to review items on the January 3, 2023 council agenda. Discussions include proposals for replacing access control at the Public Safety facility, a solid waste proposal, and a contract for engineering and design services for Legacy Park Phase 2. The meeting is a discussion session, not a voting meeting.

• Proposal for replacement of access control at Public Safety facility (Convergint)
• Solid Waste proposal for downtown and residential MPUs
• Contract with Keck and Wood for engineering and design services for Legacy Park Phase 2
• Discussion of January 3, 2023 council meeting agenda
• Freezing weather impact update

The council held a pre-council meeting to review agenda items including zoning changes, appointments, and city resolutions. Council concurred to move forward with a public safety access control replacement, a solid waste staffing and equipment bid, and an engineering contract for Legacy Park Phase 2.

• Concurred to move forward with Public Safety facility access control replacement
• Concurred to move forward with bidding for a Solid Waste staff person and rear end loader truck
• Concurred to move forward with Keck and Wood contract for Legacy Park Phase 2 subject to attorney review

Council Meeting

The Council appointed Darryl Albritton as 2023 Mayor Pro Tempore and Alan Everidge as Chief of Police. The body also approved several administrative resolutions, a childcare special exception, and a vehicle bid.

• Appointed Darryl Albritton as 2023 Mayor Pro Tempore (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Municipal Court Judge James Freeman and Associate Judge Randy Howard (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Geoff Burkart to the Perry-Houston County Airport Authority (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-03 appointing Alan Everidge as Chief of Police (Unanimous)
• Approved childcare special exception for Stormy Watson with six conditions (Unanimous)
• Awarded $49,818.00 bid to Phil Brennen Ford of Perry (5-1)
• Adopted resolutions to amend the Fee Schedule and Position Classification Plan (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions to abate public nuisances at 1315 Houston Street and 1311 Whipple Street (Unanimous)