Perry public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will conduct second‑reading votes on an amendment to the FY 2024 operating budget and on a code amendment for sewer lateral maintenance. A public hearing will consider text amendments to the Land Management Ordinance to permit animal shelters, adoption services, and data centers in designated industrial districts. The council will also award bids for a new bucket truck and a new knuckle‑boom loader for the solid‑waste fleet, and consider a resolution to accept ownership of rights‑of‑way in the Sutton Place subdivision.

• Second Reading of ordinance amending the FY 2024 Operating Budget (Item 9.a‑2).
• Public hearing on text amendment to add Animal Shelter, Adoption Services, and Data Center uses to the Land Management Ordinance (Item 7.a).
• Award of Bid 2025-18 for one new bucket truck for solid waste (Item 11.c‑1).
• Award of Bid 2025-19 for one new knuckle‑boom loader for solid waste (Item 11.c‑2).
• Resolution to accept ownership and maintenance of rights‑of‑way in Sutton Place Subdivision (Item 11.d‑1).

The Perry City Council held a regular meeting on December 17, 2024, and took several actions. It adopted ordinances amending the City Code for sewer lateral maintenance (No. 2024-27) and the FY 2024 Operating Budget (No. 2024-28), both unanimously. The council also approved bids for a bucket truck, a knuckle-boom loader, and an additional knuckle-boom truck, and adopted resolutions accepting infrastructure in Sutton Place Subdivision and authorizing the purchase of property for park expansion. A public hearing was held for two text amendments, but no action was taken on them at this meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-27 amending City Code on sewer lateral maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-28 amending FY 2024 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved bagging incentive recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved clarification of conditions for individual septic tank for Chip Davis (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of wetland mitigation bank credit for Sadie Heights stormwater project (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2025-18 for bucket truck to Stivers Ford South ($174,990) (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2025-19 for knuckle-boom loader to Middle Georgia Freightliner ($207,330) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of additional knuckle-boom truck from SWAT ($209,000) (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Pre Council will discuss the agenda for the December 17, 2024 council meeting. The body is also considering whether to authorize a logging contractor, Mr. L. Gilmour, to have access across the East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility property.

• Authorization of logging contractor access across East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility property for Mr. L. Gilmour

The pre-council meeting was procedural, with no formal votes taken. Council discussed agenda items including a text amendment to allow animal shelters and data centers in M-1 zones, a second reading on sewer lateral maintenance, and several equipment purchases. Staff recommendations were reviewed for future approval at the regular meeting.

• Discussed text amendment to allow animal shelters and data centers in M-1 zones (no vote)
• Discussed text amendment to allow bonds as maintenance warranty (no vote)
• Reviewed second reading of sewer lateral maintenance ordinance (no vote)
• Reviewed second reading of FY 2024 budget amendment (no vote)
• Discussed bagging incentive for yard debris (no vote)
• Reviewed conditions for septic tank at 1911 Tucker Road (no vote)
• Discussed purchase of wetland mitigation credits for $62,400 (no vote)
• Reviewed bids for bucket truck and knuckle-boom loader (no vote)

Work Session

The agenda contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be a work session with no specific decisions or discussions recorded.

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing decision on the preliminary plat for Parkway Galleries, located on Perry Parkway between Susannes Retreat and Legacy Park Drive. The commission will also consider rezoning applications for Gen. Courtney Hodges Blvd and Morningside Drive, and a proposed amendment to rezoning, special exception, and variance standards. An earlier rezoning request for Washington Street and Mims Court properties remains on the agenda as old business.

• Public hearing decision – PLAT-0137-2024: preliminary plat for Parkway Galleries, Perry Parkway between Susannes Retreat and Legacy Park Drive; applicant Michael Clarke, Traverse Land Services, LLC.
• RZNE-0132-2024: rezone 319 & 341 Gen. Courtney Hodges Blvd. from MUC to NMU; applicant Bryant Engineering.
• RZNE-0135-2024: rezone 1120 Morningside Drive from C-2 to OI; applicant City of Perry.
• TEXT-0143-2024: amend standards for granting rezoning, special exception, and variance, limiting variance items and creating an administrative variance; applicant City of Perry.
• Old business – RZNE-0131-2024: rezoning of 1218 Washington St, 104 Mims Court, and 108 Mims Court from C-3 to NMU; applicant Bryant Engineering (tabled).

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will review post-meeting minutes from November, consider amending the 2024 operating budget, and discuss code changes for sewer lateral maintenance. The body will also award a bid for a new fire department compressor and review a special events calendar.

• First reading of ordinance to amend FY 2024 operating budget
• First reading of ordinance to amend sewer lateral maintenance code
• Award of Bid 2025-20 for one new SCBA Compressor and Fill Station
• Review of 2025 Food Truck Fridays hours and handicap parking plan
• Resolution to add membership in Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency

Pre Council

The Perry City Council pre‑council meeting will review the meeting agenda and discuss the Office of the City Manager. Council members will consider an appeal of a septic tank authorization decision submitted by Mr. C. Davis. Additional council member items and a possible executive session will follow.

• Discussion of the December 3, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Office of the City Manager presentation
• Appeal of septic tank authorization decision – Mr. C. Davis
• Council member items
• Executive session (if required)

Work Session

The work session agenda for Perry, Georgia on December 2, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council meeting will review several resolutions, including amendments to the city fee schedule and the FY 2025 job classification schedule, and an extension of the development standards moratorium. Unfinished business includes a second‑reading ordinance on derelict vehicles and a resolution to accept ownership of rights‑of‑way in The Gables at Agricultural Village subdivision. The council will also address a request for an individual septic system and lease agreements for the Perry Area Historical Society and the Georgia National Fairgrounds.

• Resolution to amend the City of Perry Fee Schedule – presented by L. Gilmour
• Resolution to amend the FY 2025 Job Classification Schedule – presented by L. Gilmour
• Resolution extending the moratorium for an additional 60 days on variances from development standards – presented by B. Wood
• Second Reading of an ordinance amending Section 19-40 (Derelict Vehicles) of the City Code – presented by B. Newby
• Resolution to accept ownership and maintenance of rights‑of‑way in The Gables at Agricultural Village subdivision – presented by B. Wood

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Perry City Hall, 808 Carroll Street. The agenda lists only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, citizen input, discussion of the agenda, council member items, executive session, action after executive session, and adjournment. No specific contracts, ordinances, or other substantive items are slated for decision, and no attachments are provided.

• Call to Order by Mayor Randall Walker
• Roll Call
• Citizens with Input
• Discussion of November 19, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Council Member Items

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will review utility cut repairs, set the 2025 council meeting calendar, and examine vehicle purchase processes. The meeting will also follow up on a request from the Perry Area Historical Society regarding the "Collapsing the Divide" exhibit. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion and review.

• Utility cut repairs – Public Works Department (see Utility Cuts.pdf)
• Establish Council's 2025 meeting calendar – Office of the City Clerk (see 2025 Council Meeting Dates.pdf)
• Vehicle purchase processes – Office of the City Manager (see Light Vehicle Assignments.pdf and Vehicle PurchaseDebt Service November 2024.pdf)
• Follow up on request from the Perry Area Historical Society for the "Collapsing the Divide" exhibit – Office of the City Manager (see Mayor - Council - Collapsing the Divide Exhibit - 11-13-24.pdf)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold an informational hearing on a rezoning application (RZNE-0131-2024) to change three parcels at 1218 Washington Street, 104 Mims Court, and 108 Mims Court from C-2 to NMU. The commission will also consider two text amendments: one adding Animal Shelter and Adoption Service to the M-1 district and Data Center as a special‑exception use in the M-2 district, and another allowing bonds as an acceptable maintenance‑warranty form. Recommendations from this hearing are scheduled for a public hearing before City Council on December 17, 2024.

• RZNE-0131-2024: Rezoning of 1218 Washington St., 104 Mims Ct., and 108 Mims Ct. from C-2 to NMU (applicant: Bryant Engineering)
• TEXT-0127-2024: Amend Table of Uses 4-1.1 to permit Animal Shelter and Adoption Service in M-1 district and add Data Center as a special‑exception use in M-2 district (applicant: City of Perry)
• TEXT-0133-2024: Amend sections 2-3.16 and 2-3.17 to allow bonds as an acceptable maintenance‑warranty form (applicant: City of Perry)
• Announcement: Opponents of rezoning or annexation who contributed $250+ to officials must file a disclosure statement per O.C.G.A. 36‑67A‑3
• Notice: Policies and Procedures for Conducting Zoning Hearings are available at the entrance

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold second‑reading votes on an annexation ordinance and a rezoning ordinance for a parcel on South Highway 341 (Tax Map No. 000830 043000). The meeting also includes first‑reading of a code amendment on derelict vehicles, award of several vehicle procurement bids, and adoption of resolutions on managed‑growth guidelines, fee schedule changes, and other city operations.

• Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance (ANNX‑0110‑2024) for property on South Hwy 341 – Mr. B. Wood
• Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE‑0110‑2024) changing the same parcel to R‑3 Single‑family Residential
• Award of bids for municipal vehicles: three half‑ton pickups, one three‑quarter‑ton pickup, one zero‑turn mower, one cargo van, and amendment to police vehicle replacement bid
• Resolution establishing managed growth guidelines with a future land‑use map
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry fee schedule

Pre Council

The Pre Council will review the agenda for the November 5, 2024 council meeting. Discussion items include firefighter recruit pay and a resolution to amend the city's job classification schedule.

• Discussion of firefighter recruit pay
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry job classification schedule

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will review several items presented by city departments. Topics include a future land use map and unincorporated islands, open‑space requirements for new subdivisions, a technology manager position, truck traffic control options, a children's activity book, and personnel holiday and benefits policies. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion and review.

• Future land use map – Community Development Department
• Pocket park/open‑space requirements for new subdivision developments – Community Development Department
• Information System / Technology Manager position – Office of the City Manager
• Truck traffic control options – Economic Development Department
• Article VI holidays, leave and breaks for City of Perry personnel – Human Resources Department

Pre Council

The Pre‑Council meeting on Oct. 15, 2024 will include discussions on several departmental items. The Public Works Department will address yard debris placement. Animal Control will review its cat‑trapping policy. The City Manager’s Office will consider compensation for volunteer authorities, boards and commissions, and Economic Development will discuss technical assistance for entrepreneurs.

• Public Works: discussion of yard debris placement
• Animal Control: review of cat‑trapping policy
• City Manager’s Office: consideration of compensation for volunteer authorities, boards, and commissions
• Economic Development: technical assistance request for entrepreneurs

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold second readings of several annexation and rezoning ordinances. The ordinances involve property on South Hwy 341 (Tax Map No. 000830 043000) and on Main Street (Tax Map No. 000570 008000), each owned by Mr. B. Wood. The council will also consider awarding a contract to Walker ECS, Inc. for the Houston‑Perry Airport pond expansion erosion control project. Additional items include resolutions on surplus equipment, personnel‑management adjustments, and street‑classification changes.

• Second reading of Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-0110-2024) for South Hwy 341, Tax Map No. 000830 043000
• Second reading of Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE-0110-2024) for South Hwy 341, changing from R‑AG to R‑3, Tax Map No. 000830 043000
• Second reading of Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-0111-2024) for Main Street, Tax Map No. 000570 008000
• Second reading of Rezoning Ordinance (ANNX-0111-2024) for Main Street, changing from R‑AG to R‑1, Tax Map No. 000570 008000
• Award of contract to Walker ECS, Inc. for Perry‑Houston Airport pond expansion erosion control

The Perry City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of the final part of the Orchard on Main development, adopted several resolutions, and approved multiple bids. It also approved the purchase of three lots on Stonegate Trail for $40,000 each. Several items were tabled to the next meeting, including the Downtown Crosswalk Art proposal and annexation/rezoning ordinances for a property on South Hwy 341.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-22 annexing property on Main Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-23 rezoning property on Main Street to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 403, 404, 405 Stonegate Trail for $40,000 each (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for police interceptors to Wade Ford for $241,570 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for three-row SUV to Prater Ford for $37,439 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for two-row SUV to Buster Miles Chevrolet for $22,300 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-50 declaring assets surplus (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-51 amending Personnel Manual (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will review and discuss proposed updates to zoning standards, including design standards for non‑residential and multi‑family residential projects, special exception and variance criteria, setback requirements, and exterior lighting standards. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• Standards for Zoning, Special Exception, and Variance
• Design standards for non‑residential developments
• Design standards for multi‑family residential development
• Setback changes relative to design standards
• Exterior light standards

Special Called Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a special called meeting on October 2, 2024. Council members will review a Vision Retreat presentation prepared by Ms. T. Clark. No other agenda items are listed.

• Vision Retreat presentation (PDF) by Ms. T. Clark

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hear a request for a special exception to operate a residential firearms sale at 213 Flowing Meadows Drive. It will also consider annexation and rezoning applications for properties on South Hwy 341 and Main Street, presented as first‑reading ordinances that require no council action. Additional items include award of bids for stormwater and vehicle purchases, a resolution to accept a property donation, and an amendment to a landscape‑maintenance contract.

• Public Hearing SUSE-0112-2024: special exception for residential firearms sale at 213 Flowing Meadows Drive
• First‑reading Annexation Ordinance ANNX-0110-2024 for South Hwy 341 (no council action required)
• First‑reading Rezoning Ordinance RZNE-0110-2024 for South Hwy 341 (no council action required)
• First‑reading Annexation Ordinance ANNX-0111-2024 for Main Street (no council action required)
• Award of Bid 2025-01 for Avington Chase Stormwater project

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre‑council meeting on October 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at Perry City Hall, 808 Carroll Street. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, and a discussion of the meeting’s agenda. No substantive items or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of October 1, 2024 council meeting agenda

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will discuss a construction drone video for a city project presented by the Community Development Department. Council members will consider policy adjustments to fire recruit pay presented by the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The council will also review the number of vehicles needing repair and storage, referencing a Derelict Vehicle Memo (Sec 19-40). No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of Perry project construction drone video – Community Development Department
• Consideration of policy adjustments to fire recruit pay – Fire and Emergency Services Department
• Consideration of vehicle repair and storage needs – Office of the City Manager (Derelict Vehicle Memo Sec 19-40.pdf)

Pre Council

This meeting is primarily procedural. The council will discuss the agenda for the September 17, 2024, council meeting.

• Discussion of September 17, 2024 council meeting agenda

The Perry City Council held a pre-council meeting to review the upcoming agenda. They discussed several proclamations and event requests, and concurred to table a resolution amending the City Fee Schedule for further review. No formal votes were taken during this pre-council session.

• Tabled resolution to amend City Fee Schedule for additional review (council concurred)
• Discussed proclamation recognizing NotiVisión Georgia's Emmy Award
• Discussed proclamation recognizing Georgia Reads Day on September 30
• Discussed event request for Christmas at the Square on December 1, 2024
• Discussed event request for Donthi-Armit Wedding on April 17-18, 2025
• Discussed Food Truck Friday on September 20, 2024
• Discussed International Festival on September 28, 2024
• Discussed second reading of text amendment for Planning Commission appointments

Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss updates to the Land Management Ordinance and the city fee schedule. The body will also review several special event applications and an intergovernmental agreement regarding emergency fuel.

• Second reading of an ordinance to amend Sec. 2-1.2.1 of the Land Management Ordinance regarding Planning Commission appointments
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry Fee Schedule for Fire Protection Fees
• Intergovernmental Agreement for the Emergency Use of Fuel between the City of Perry and Houston County
• Approval of a Georgia Power easement at 1121 Macon Road
• Special event applications for Christmas at the Square, Food Truck Friday, and the International Festival

The Perry City Council adopted Ordinance 2024-21, amending the Land Management Ordinance to formalize the procedure for appointing Planning Commission members. The council also approved several special event requests, an intergovernmental fuel agreement with Houston County, and an easement with Georgia Power. A resolution to amend the city fee schedule was tabled until the October 1 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-21 amending Planning Commission appointment policy (unanimous)
• Approved special event for Christmas at the Square on Dec 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Donthi-Amrit wedding event with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Food Truck Friday on Sep 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved International Festival on Sep 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved road closure time change for Harvest Dinner to 2 PM (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental fuel agreement with Houston County (unanimous)
• Approved easement with Georgia Power at 1121 Macon Road (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council held a work session on September 16, 2024 to review several departmental items. Topics included a Georgia Downtown Association conference presentation, enforcement of derelict vehicles, improvements to Evergreen Cemetery, fire response times, and a proposed schedule for Pocket Park furnishings upgrades. The council members listened to presentations and staff reports but no formal decisions were recorded in the agenda.

• Georgia Downtown Association conference presentation
• Enforcement of derelict vehicles
• Evergreen Cemetery improvements
• Fire response times review
• Proposed upgrades to Pocket Park furnishings

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold an informational hearing to recommend three applications for further public hearing before City Council on October 1, 2024. The applications include a special exception for a residential business at 213 Flowing Meadows Drive (applicant Marcus Scott Williamson) and two annexation and rezoning requests—one on South Hwy 341 to be reclassified as R‑3 single‑family residential, and another on Main Street to be reclassified as R‑1 single‑family residential (both by Bryant Engineering).

• Special exception for residential business at 213 Flowing Meadows Drive (Marcus Scott Williamson) – SUSE-0112-2024
• Annexation and rezoning of property on South Hwy 341, parcel 000830 043000, from Houston County R‑AG to City of Perry R‑3 single‑family residential – ANNX-0110-2024 (Bryant Engineering)
• Annexation and rezoning of property on Main Street, parcel 000570 008000, from Houston County R‑AG to City of Perry R‑1 single‑family residential – ANNX-0111-2024 (Bryant Engineering)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will review a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance that establishes a process for appointing Planning Commission members. The agenda also includes the award of a bid for Worrall Community Center HVAC work and the approval of the 2024 Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.

• Text amendment to Land Management Ordinance for Planning Commission appointments
• Award of bid for Worrall Community Center HVAC
• Approval of 2024 ADA Transition Plan
• Discussion of Rate Study Proposal
• First reading of ordinance to amend LMO relative to Planning Commission

Pre Council

This meeting is procedural in nature. The primary purpose is to discuss the agenda for the September 3, 2024 council meeting.

• Discussion of September 3, 2024 council meeting agenda

The pre-council meeting was procedural, with no formal votes taken. Council discussed agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting, including a proposed text amendment for Planning Commission appointments, a $134,767 HVAC bid for Worrall Community Center, a utility rate study proposal not to exceed $85,420, and the 2024 ADA Transition Plan. The meeting adjourned without action.

• Discussed proposed text amendment TEXT-0097-2024 for Planning Commission appointment procedure
• Reviewed bid 2025-02 for Worrall Community Center HVAC, staff recommends T&D Mechanical, Inc. at $134,767
• Discussed utility rate study proposal from Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., not to exceed $85,420
• Reviewed 2024 ADA Transition Plan with corrective actions to be implemented over time

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council meeting will vote on the 2025 ad valorem millage rate, setting the property tax rate for next year. Council members will also conduct second‑reading votes on a charter amendment for leasing city property, an ordinance related to the Mid‑State Energy Authority, a rezoning ordinance for 1824 Houston Lake Road and 1904 Hwy 127, and an amendment to land‑disturbance permit language. Additional resolutions will address a donation of property from Wingate Custom Homes and acceptance of rights‑of‑way in The Preserve at Agricultural Village Subdivision.

• Resolution establishing the 2025 Ad Valorem Millage Rate
• Second‑reading ordinance amending the charter to authorize leasing personal or real property of the city
• Second‑reading ordinance re Mid‑State Energy Authority (308045754.6)
• Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE‑0079‑2024) for 1824 Houston Lake Road and 1904 Hwy 127
• Resolution to accept a donation of properties from Wingate Custom Homes, LLC

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold its pre‑council meeting on August 20, 2024 at City Hall. The agenda consists of standard items such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, discussion of the agenda itself, and adjournment. No specific policy proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed for consideration.

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review several departmental proposals. Discussions include public works, emergency services, and community development items.

• Pocket Park furniture proposal
• Proposed easement abandonment (Mason Easement Request)
• Perry Dive Team deployment overview
• Follow up regarding public attended events

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a variance for sign setbacks at 1309 Main Street. The body will also provide recommendations on a text amendment regarding Planning Commission appointments and review a preliminary concept for Notting Hill PUD.

• VAR-0094-2024: Variance to reduce sign setbacks at 1309 Main Street
• TEXT-0097-2024: Text amendment to 2-1.2.1 regarding Planning Commission member appointments
• Notting Hill PUD Preliminary Concept Review
• SUSE-0098-2024: Short-term rental special exception for 223 E. River Cane Run (withdrawn)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hear public comments on several special exception applications, including short‑term rentals at 1318 North Avenue and 415 Shoshone Circle and a Habitat for Humanity house‑size reduction at 1336 & 1338 Pierce Street. A first‑reading rezoning ordinance (RZNE‑0079‑2024) to increase height and permit residential use at 1824 Houston Lake Road and 1904 Hwy 127 will be presented, though no council action is required. The meeting also includes award of a water‑tractor bid, adoption of job‑classification and stormwater resolutions, and approval of various contracts and change orders.

• Public hearing on Special Exception SUSE‑0065‑2024 for short‑term rental at 1318 North Avenue
• Public hearing on Special Exception SUSE‑0080‑2024 for short‑term rental at 415 Shoshone Circle
• Public hearing on Special Exception SUSE‑0072‑2024 for Habitat for Humanity house‑size reduction at 1336 & 1338 Pierce Street
• First reading of Rezoning Ordinance RZNE‑0079‑2024 to increase height and allow residential use at 1824 Houston Lake Road and 1904 Hwy 127 (no council action required)
• Award of Bid 2025‑03 for a water tractor

Pre Council

The Pre Council will review the agenda for the August 6, 2024 council meeting. The session includes a discussion regarding the Public Works Department's Disabled Back Door Customer Policy.

• Discussion of Disabled Back Door Customer Policy (Public Works Department)

Work Session

The agenda for the Perry, Georgia work session on August 5, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, proposals, or discussions.

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will meet on July 16, 2024 to review its agenda and discuss items from the Leisure Services Department. A primary focus is the Parks Master Plan Phase 1 presented by Mr. C. Coates, with an attached Creekwood and Rozar Park Phase Implementation Plan. No other specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of July 16, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Leisure Services Department Parks Master Plan Phase 1 – Mr. C. Coates
• Creekwood and Rozar Park Phase Implementation Plan (attachment)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold second readings on two ordinances amending sidewalk standards and election sign limits. First readings of two charter amendments—one concerning the Mid-State Energy Authority and another on leasing authority—will be presented, with no council action required. The council will also review the award of a bid to install a belt press at the Frank Satterfield Wastewater Treatment Facility, a contract with Dynamic Quest pending attorney review, and Georgia Power easements for parcels on Macon Road.

• Second Reading of ordinance to amend LMO standards for required sidewalks (Section 6-10.12).
• Second Reading of ordinance to amend LMO sign size/number during elections (Table 6-9-4).
• First Reading of charter amendment for Mid-State Energy Authority (no action required).
• Award of bid for installation of belt press at Frank Satterfield Wastewater Treatment Facility.
• Georgia Power easements for parcels on Macon Road (Tax Map Nos. 0P0020 013000 and 0P0020 087000).

Work Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Planning Commission

The provided agenda for the Perry Planning Commission contains only procedural items. No specific new business, old business, or public hearings are detailed in this document.

• No specific items listed

Pre Council

The meeting includes a review of the July 02, 2024 council meeting agenda. Additionally, officials will view a Junior Fire Academy recap video and discuss a potential filming permit request.

• Potential filming permit request from Ms. H. Wharton
• Junior Fire Academy recap video presentation by Chief L. Parker
• Review of the July 02, 2024 council meeting agenda

Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the Land Management Ordinance regarding sidewalk standards and election signage. The agenda also includes second readings for ordinances related to electric utility vehicle parking and retirement plan updates. Additionally, the council will consider wage adjustments and fee schedule changes.

• Public hearing on sidewalk standards for residential and commercial streets
• Public hearing on sign size and quantity flexibility during election periods
• Second reading of an ordinance regarding electric utility bucket truck parking
• Resolution to amend the FY 2025 job classification schedule and wages
• Rejection of bid 2024-22 and award of alternative for a belt press purchase

Work Session

The provided text contains only software interface labels and boilerplate information. No specific meeting topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded in this document.

Pre Council

This pre-council meeting consists of procedural items and a review of the June 18, 2024, City Council meeting agenda. No other specific ordinances or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Discussion of the June 18, 2024 council meeting agenda

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a second reading for the adoption of the FY 2025 Operating Budget. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for properties on King Boulevard and a public hearing regarding a short-term rental at 308 Haven Way. Additionally, the council will discuss traffic calming measures for Sadie Heights Boulevard.

• Rezoning of 1024 and 1026 King Blvd from single-family to multi-family residential
• Second reading of the FY 2025 Operating Budget ordinance
• Special exception request for a short-term rental at 308 Haven Way
• Installation of speed cushions on Sadie Heights Boulevard
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry Fee Schedule

Work Session

The Perry City Council will review several items during this work session. Discussions include a request to limit package liquor store licenses and a proposed expansion of the Farmers Market. The council will also consider design standard variances and a partnership with Middle Georgia State University.

• Request to limit package liquor store licenses
• Proposed Farmers Market expansion
• Relocation of signage at the Veterans Administration facility
• Moratorium design standard variances
• Partnership with The Center of Middle Georgia Studies at Middle Georgia State University

Pre Council

This pre-council meeting consists primarily of procedural items and a review of the upcoming council meeting agenda. No specific ordinances or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Discussion of the June 04, 2024 council meeting agenda

Work Session

The Perry City Council will review several departmental updates during this work session. Discussions include the final Strategic Plan for adoption and cost estimates for Carroll Street planters. Officials will also discuss master plan updates for Rozar and Creekwood Parks.

• Review of the compiled final Strategic Plan for adoption
• Cost estimate for Carroll Street planters
• Master Plan update for Rozar and Creekwood Parks
• Proposed criteria for memorial plaques

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance to establish a Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. The council will also consider right-of-way adjustments for Commodore Drive, award a landscaping bid for City Hall, and discuss a Norfolk Southern lease assignment and an opioid fund billboard contract.

• Second reading of ordinance establishing Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board
• Approve right-of-way adjustments for Commodore Drive
• Award Bid 2024-23 for City Hall Landscaping
• Norfolk Southern lease assignment
• Opioid fund billboard contract with LAMAR

Pre Council

This is a procedural pre-council meeting to discuss the upcoming regular council meeting agenda. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of May 21, 2024 council meeting agenda

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review the draft strategic plan, discuss CAPRA certification, and hear departmental budget hearings for Fire, Police, Economic Development, and Community Development. They will also discuss downtown ADA connections, bike rack locations, the Commodore Drive Extension Project, and a stormwater basin study.

• Review of draft updated strategic plan and strategies
• Departmental budget hearings for Fire & Emergency Services, Economic Development, Police, and Community Development
• Discussion of downtown ADA connections and bike rack locations
• Proposed changes to the Commodore Drive Extension Project
• Main Street/Keith Drive stormwater basin study and estimated engineering costs

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two fence-height and accessory-structure variances, and informational hearings on short-term rentals, a rezoning, and two zoning-code amendments. No decisions are final; the commission's recommendations go to the City Council.

• VAR-0045-2024: Variance to increase fence height at 1009 & 1013 Northside Drive (applicant: Dylan Wingate, WCH Homes)
• VAR-0052-2024: Variance to increase accessory structure floor area at 646 Pine Ridge Street (applicant: Kevin Flanagan)
• SUSE-0044-2024: Special exception for short-term rental at 920 Keith Drive (applicants: Terry & Janet Edge)
• SUSE-0048-2024: Special exception for short-term rental at 308 Haven Way (applicant: Whitney Chance)
• RZNE-0054-2024: Rezoning of 1024 & 1026 King Blvd. from R-3 to RM-1 (applicant: Equity Trust Company, FBO)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special exception for Habitat for Humanity to reduce minimum house size at 738 Elaine Street. They will also vote on a water tank agreement with Link Snacks, Inc., award bids for surveillance trailers and a basketball court, and consider a contract to demolish 1201 James Street. Other items include a second reading of a fire recovery services fee ordinance and a first reading to establish a Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board.

• Public hearing on special exception SUSE-0035-2024 for Habitat for Humanity to reduce minimum house size at 738 Elaine Street
• Request for support of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application
• Water tank agreement with Link Snacks, Inc.
• Second reading of ordinance to add fees for fire recovery services
• Bid awards: two mobile surveillance trailers (Bid 2024-19) and Oldfield Park basketball court (Bid 2024-20)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre-council meeting to review the agenda for the regular meeting later that day. The agenda lists only procedural items (call to order, roll call, citizens input, council member items, executive session, adjournment) and no specific proposals, ordinances, or contracts for discussion.

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to discuss building codes, expectations for a small area plan, and a request to support a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application. Budget hearings for city departments and outside agencies are also scheduled.

• Discussion of building codes led by Ms. Alisa Neaves
• Small Area Plan expectations presented by Mr. L. Gilmour
• Request for Support of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application by Mr. B. Wood
• Departmental Budget Hearings for City Attorney's and City Clerk's offices
• Outside Agency Budget Discussion with 21st Century Partnership

Special Called Meeting

The Perry City Council holds a special called meeting to review and discuss the City of Perry Strategic Plan 2023-2027. Department heads present reports on community development, economic development, leisure services, human resources, finance, public works, fire and emergency services, and police. The meeting is not livestreamed but will be recorded and posted on Vimeo.

• Review of City of Perry Strategic Plan 2023-2027
• Departmental reports from Community Development, Economic Development, Leisure Services, Human Resources, Finance, Public Works, Fire and Emergency Services, and Police
• Mayor and Council input session
• Possible executive session and action after executive session

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance to rezone 1015 Northside Drive from R-2 Single-Family Residential to C-3 Central Business. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance to add a Special Operations and Response article to the Fire Protection code, award a demolition bid for 803 Commerce Street, and vote on several resolutions including fee schedule amendments, a property donation, and a surplus declaration. Other new business items include agreements for crime disruptor software, city park cameras, a Fourth of July fireworks contract, fire recovery services, and a water tank agreement with Link Snacks, Inc.

• Second reading and adoption vote on rezoning 1015 Northside Drive (RZNE-0014-2024) from R-2 to C-3
• Award of bid RIQ 2024-08 for demolition of 803 Commerce Street (former PVO Building)
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry Fee Schedule
• Resolution accepting a donation of property from RCS Unlimited Properties, LLC
• Agreement for PM AM Corporation Crime Disruptor Software and city park camera plan

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre-council meeting to discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of minutes, and items for review/discussion. No specific items or decisions are detailed in the provided document.

• Discussion of April 16 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with input may address the council

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss three items: an asset request from In His Glory Praise & Worship Center, a presentation on the Oldfield & Hill Top Small Area Plan Update, and a proposal to create a Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• In His Glory Praise & Worship Center asset request by Mr. L. Gilmour
• Oldfield & Hill Top Small Area Plan Update presentation by Ms. E. Carson
• Proposed Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board by Ms. H. Wharton
• TEC Proposed Bylaws attached for review

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance from design standards for a property at 530 Perry Parkway (applicant: Mike Horne, Jones Petroleum) and a variance from parking standards at 317 Grand Reserve Way (applicant: Jacob Tuttle). The commission will also consider a preliminary plat for The Orchard on Main at the northeast corner of Keith Drive and Main Street (applicant: Chad Bryant, Bryant Engineering). An informational hearing will be held on a special exception to reduce minimum house size at 738 Elaine Street, requested by Houston County Habitat for Humanity, which is scheduled for a public hearing before City Council on May 7, 2024.

• VAR-0020-2024: Variance from design standards at 530 Perry Parkway (Jones Petroleum)
• VAR-0036-2024: Variance from parking standards at 317 Grand Reserve Way
• PLAT-0032-2024: Preliminary plat for The Orchard on Main, Keith Drive & Main Street
• SUSE-0035-2024: Special exception to reduce minimum house size at 738 Elaine Street (Habitat for Humanity)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on rezoning 1015 Northside Drive from residential to central business. They will also consider second reading of a traffic code amendment, award bids for stormwater facilities and a pickup truck, and discuss a waste management contract amendment.

• Public hearing and first reading on rezoning 1015 Northside Drive from R-2 to C-3 (applicant: WCH Homes)
• Second reading of ordinance to replace temporary traffic regulations and add street closure/impoundment rules
• Award of Bid 2024-01 for Langston Road Regional Stormwater Facility
• Award of Bid 2024-17 for Longbridge Stormwater Pond
• Amendment No. 2 of the Waste Management Contract with Advanced Disposal Services

Pre Council

The Perry City Council holds a pre-council work session to discuss the upcoming regular council meeting agenda. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, citizen input, review of the April 2 meeting agenda, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific items, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed.

• Discussion of April 2, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with input period
• Council member items
• Possible executive session

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to discuss findings from the Sadie Heights Stormwater Basin Committee, a proposal from the Downtown Development Authority regarding personal transport vehicle parking, a request from the Perry Police Department for the Ag Center to host a skeet shooting competition on April 20, 2024, and a recap of the Middle Georgia Regional Championship. No votes are scheduled.

• Sadie Heights Stormwater Basin Committee findings and cost proposals
• Downtown Development Authority personal transport vehicle parking proposal
• Perry Rotary Club proposed trail extension
• Request by Ag Center to host FFA Skeet Shooting Competition on April 20, 2024
• Claim re Payment Card Settlement Interchange Fee

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will consider awarding Bid 2024-14 for the Northwest Sewer Extension and authorizing bonds for water, sewer, stormwater, and fire apparatus improvements. A first reading will be held on an ordinance to establish temporary traffic regulations and street-closing procedures for special events. The council will also discuss traffic calming in Wind River Subdivision Phase 2 and a cost adjustment for the Wooden Eagle Subdivision sidewalks project.

• Bid 2024-14 Northwest Sewer Extension award
• Resolution authorizing bonds for water, sewer, stormwater, and fire apparatus improvements
• First reading of ordinance establishing Temporary Traffic Regulations and street closing for special events
• Traffic calming discussion for Wind River Subdivision Phase 2
• Cost adjustment to Wooden Eagle Subdivision sidewalks project

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting to discuss the upcoming regular council meeting agenda. No specific items, votes, or proposals are listed beyond procedural steps.

• Discussion of March 19, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with Input period
• Council Member Items
• Possible Executive Session

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including Christmas street pole decorations, a water quality evaluation for Water Treatment Plant No. 2, a Bear Branch lift station analysis, and updates on the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative and Perry Startup Week. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Christmas pole decorations presentation by Mr. L. Gilmour
• Water Treatment Plant No. 2 water quality evaluation by Mr. C. McMurrian
• Bear Branch lift station analysis by Mr. C. McMurrian
• Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative update by Ms. A. Hartley
• Perry Startup Week recap by Ms. H. Wharton

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold an informational hearing on a rezoning application for property at 1015 Northside Drive, submitted by Dylan Wingate of WCH Homes. The commission will also approve minutes from its February 12 regular meeting and February 26 work session. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Rezoning application RZNE-0014-2024 for 1015 Northside Drive
• Applicant: Dylan Wingate, WCH Homes
• Informational hearing scheduled; public hearing before City Council on April 2, 2024
• Approval of minutes from February 12 and February 26 meetings

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing on a special exception request for a home bakery at 203 Havant Way, and consider bids for natural gas system expansion and cemetery fence installation. The council will also vote on reappointments to the Housing Authority and a second reading of an ordinance repealing the city's unlawful discrimination chapter.

• Public hearing on special exception for home bakery at 203 Havant Way
• Second reading of ordinance repealing Article XIX (Unlawful Discrimination) of Chapter 15
• Bid 2024-15: Natural Gas System Expansion
• Bid 2024-16: Evergreen Cemetery Fence Installation
• Reappointment of three Housing Authority commissioners and appointment to WRATS CAC

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session, not a voting meeting. The council will discuss the agenda for the regular March 5 council meeting. No specific items, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting is open to the public and includes a period for citizen input.

• Discussion of the March 5, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with Input period available
• Possible executive session if required

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2023 financial audit, a proposed solid waste collection agreement, Christmas decorations, and a possible ordinance change on vinyl siding and planned unit developments. No votes are scheduled.

• Presentation of FY2023 Financial Audit by Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs
• Discussion of solid waste collection agreement
• Discussion of Christmas decorations
• Vinyl siding discussion and possible ordinance change
• Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance discussion

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing on revoking Fairbridge Inn Express's license for delinquent lodging taxes, consider bids for a pumper and ladder apparatus, and vote on a resolution opposing loss of asset forfeiture monies. Other items include a first reading of an ordinance repealing an unlawful discrimination article and a contract amendment for the East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility.

• Public hearing on license revocation for Fairbridge Inn Express due to delinquent lodging taxes
• Award of bids for RFP-2024-02 Pumper Apparatus and RFP-2024-03 Ladder Apparatus
• Resolution stating opposition to loss of asset forfeiture monies
• First reading of ordinance repealing Article XIX of Chapter 15 on Unlawful Discrimination
• GMP Amendment Contract for East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 with The Haskell Company

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session, not a voting meeting. The council will discuss the upcoming regular council meeting agenda and review a city projects map presented by Mr. C. McMurrian. No decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of February 20, 2024 council meeting agenda
• City projects map presentation by Mr. C. McMurrian

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold an informational hearing on a special exception application (SUSE 0173-2023) for property at 203 Havant Way, submitted by Meagan Monserrat. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and standard procedural items. The commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing on March 5, 2024.

• Special exception application SUSE 0173-2023 for 203 Havant Way by Meagan Monserrat
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024
• Campaign contribution disclosure requirement per O.C.G.A. 36-67A-3 for rezoning opponents

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a special election for a vacant council seat, amending the city fee schedule for natural gas meters, and amending the FY 2024 job classification schedule. They will also discuss proposals for a sewer upgrade at Big Indian Creek at I-75 and water engineering services for Perry Parkway, along with a loan agreement with Houston County.

• Resolution authorizing a special called election for City Council District 2, Post 2
• Resolution amending the City of Perry Fee Schedule for natural gas meter costs
• Resolution to amend FY 2024 job classification schedule
• Big Indian Creek at I-75 sewer upgrade proposal
• Loan agreement with Houston County

Pre Council

This is a procedural pre-council meeting to review the agenda for the regular council meeting. No specific items, votes, or dollar amounts are listed for discussion.

• Discussion of February 6, 2024 council meeting agenda.

Work Session

The Perry City Council is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including options for the former Welcome Center property, a GDOT grant opportunity, sewer lateral cleanouts, city Christmas decorations, flood analysis recommendations, a statement of interest process, and a natural gas expansion. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Former Welcome Center property options (103 GCHB Property)
• GDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant opportunity
• Sewer lateral cleanouts discussion
• Flood analysis recommendations, including Sadie Heights Flood Basin memo
• Purchase of additional natural gas (Southern Natural expansion)

Special Called Meeting

The Perry City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss regional stormwater planning and an ISE flood analysis for the Sadie Heights area. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Regional stormwater planning presentation by Mr. C. McMurrian
• ISE flood analysis for Sadie Heights, including a timeline and report presentation

Pre Council

This is the pre-council work session for the January 16, 2024 regular council meeting. The council will discuss the upcoming meeting agenda, a fire and emergency services recovery program proposal, and a recap of the Buzzard Drop event. No formal votes are expected at this session.

• Discussion of January 16, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Fire and Emergency Services Department recovery program proposal by Asst. Chief K. Crumpton
• Buzzard Drop recap by Ms. T. Clark

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold second readings and votes on three ordinances: rezoning two lots at 206 and 208 Hickory Drive from single-family to multi-family residential, establishing the Washington-Evergreen Historic District, and amending land-use rules to allow mobile food vendor vehicles in C-3 districts. The council will also consider resolutions to declare police equipment surplus and extend a moratorium on development permits in the Stonebridge and Sadie Heights drainage basin, plus appointments to multiple boards and commissions.

• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 206 and 208 Hickory Drive from R-2 to RM-1 (multi-family residential)
• Second reading of ordinance to establish the Washington-Evergreen Historic District
• Second reading of text amendment to allow mobile food vendor vehicles in C-3 districts
• Resolution to extend moratorium on permitting developments in Stonebridge and Sadie Heights drainage basin
• Resolution declaring surplus police equipment (assets 1601, 1606)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a de-annexation request for property at 2440 and 0 GA Hwy 127 by Centerpoint Church of Georgia, Inc. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair, and approve minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting. A variance application for 904 Commerce Street has been withdrawn by the applicant.

• Public hearing on de-annexation (DE-ANNX-0149-2023) of 2440 and 0 GA Hwy 127 by Centerpoint Church of Georgia, Inc.
• Variance application (VAR-0169-2023) for 904 Commerce Street withdrawn by applicant Craig Wysong, Super Custom Signs
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on three ordinances: rezoning two properties at 206 and 208 Hickory Drive from single-family to multi-family residential, amending the Land Management Ordinance to allow mobile food vendor vehicles in the C-3 district, and establishing the Washington-Evergreen Historic District. The council will also select a 2024 Mayor Pro Tempore, appoint a Director of Leisure Services, adopt a public comment policy, and consider bids and easements.

• Public hearing on rezoning 206 and 208 Hickory Drive from R-2 to RM-1 (Slap Nuts, LLC)
• Public hearing on text amendment to allow motorized mobile food vendor vehicles in C-3 district
• Public hearing on ordinance to designate Washington-Evergreen Historic District
• First reading of ordinances for rezoning, food trucks, and historic district (no action required)
• Resolution appointing Curtis Coates III as Director of Leisure Services

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting where the Perry City Council will review the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting. The main discussion item is an update on the Administration building, including a comparison of potential sites and a campus concept. No formal votes are expected at this session.

• Discussion of January 2, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Update on Administration building by Mr. R. Smith
• Attachments: Mayor-Council adjustment to future building plan (7-15-23), Admin Building Pros Cons Site Comparison, Campus Concept