Rome public meetings in 2023

City Commission

The Rome City Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution that would allow alcohol pouring on Sunday, December 31, 2023. The only substantive item on the agenda is this resolution, which, if approved, would permit alcohol sales on that date.

• Resolution to allow alcohol pouring on Sunday, December 31, 2023

Board of Adjustments

The Rome Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on six variance requests, each seeking to reduce setback, buffer, or other zoning requirements on specific properties. The board will also elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024 and approve minutes from the November meeting.

• BOA23-11-05: reduce side setback/buffer from 200' to 50' and 30' at 5 Westside Industrial Blvd. (H-I zoning)
• BOA23-11-06: reduce front/rear setbacks from 20' to 10' at 119/117 Jackson St. (H-T-R zoning)
• BOA23-11-03: reduce side buffer from 15' to 5' at 1311 Maple Ave. (C-C zoning)
• BOA23-12-01: reduce front setback from 20' to 10' at 300 Waddell St. (M-R zoning)
• BOA23-12-02: remove curb/gutter and landscaping requirements at 1709 Maple Ave. (C-C zoning)

Public Safety Committee

The Rome Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive and discuss monthly reports from Animal Control, Emergency Management, E911, Fire, and Police. The agenda is routine and contains no specific action items, only the standard departmental updates and approval of prior minutes.

• Approval of minutes
• Animal Control monthly report
• Emergency Management monthly report
• E911 monthly report
• Fire and Police monthly reports

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold public hearings and consider second reading of the 2024 budgets, a resolution on solid waste collection fees, and three rezoning requests. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval and committee reports.

• 2024 Budgets – Second Reading
• Solid Waste Collection Fees resolution
• Rezone 2 Center Street from Community Commercial to Light Industrial
• Rezone 200 Tom Bing Road from Suburban Residential to Agricultural Residential
• Rezone 115 Lombardy Way from Community Commercial to Neighborhood Office Commercial

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

The Public Works and Transit Committee and Traffic Commission will discuss a solid waste collection fee increase and the Public Works Division capital budget. The body will also consider several requests to close alleys and portions of roads.

• Recommendation to award bid for Mt. Berry Multi-use trail Phase 3
• Petition regarding speeding concerns on Horseleg Creek Rd.
• Request to close an alley parallel to Maple St. between E 14th Street and E 12th St.
• Request to close a portion of Morningside Drive
• Solid waste collection fee increase

Fire Overview Committee

The Fire Overview Committee is meeting to review financial statements and hear the fire chief's report covering September through November, including operations, support, and manpower. The agenda also includes discussion of fire education and a ladder show and demonstration.

• Review financial statements presented by Toni Rhinehart
• Fire chief report for September, October, November
• Operations report
• Support report
• Manpower update

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold a caucus to review the 2024 budgets, followed by a regular meeting. The main items are first readings of three rezoning requests and a public hearing on the proposed North Rome Redevelopment Plan. The 2024 budgets will also be presented for first reading. Several committee meetings and events are scheduled for the week.

• First reading: rezone 2 Center Street from Community Commercial to Light Industrial (Z23-12-04)
• First reading: rezone 200 Tom Bing Road from Suburban Residential to Agricultural Residential (Z23-12-01)
• First reading: rezone 115 Lombardy Way from Community Commercial to Neighborhood Office Commercial (Z23-12-02)
• Public hearing: Proposed North Rome Redevelopment Plan
• First reading: 2024 Budgets

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission is meeting to review three city applications for rezoning. The body will also elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024.

• Z23-12-04: Rezoning 2 Center St. from Community Commercial (C-C) to Light Industrial (L-I)
• Z23-12-01: Rezoning 200 Tom Bing Rd. from Suburban Residential (S-R) to Agricultural Residential (A-R)
• Z23-12-02: Rezoning 115 Lombardy Way from Community Commercial (C-C) to Neighborhood Office Commercial (N-O-C)
• Election of 2024 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Water & Sewer Committee

The Rome Water and Sewer Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, review the financial report, and discuss new business including September water/sewer data, the LIWAP program update, and the 2024 budget. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approval of November 2, 2023 minutes
• Financial report presented by Rhinehart
• September Water Sewer Data update by Boyd
• LIWAP Program update by Boyd
• 2024 Budget discussion by Boyd

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes from the September 27, 2023 meeting and review the draft 2024 budget. The agenda includes only these items and other business, with no specific budget figures or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting
• Review of 2024 draft budget

Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission

The Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission is meeting to review and approve minutes, receive updates on environmental compliance, and consider approval of Atlantic Coast Consulting task orders. The agenda also includes operational and financial reports for the Recycling Center and Walker Mountain Landfill, along with 2024 budget presentations.

• Approval of Atlantic Coast Consulting task orders
• 2024 budget for Recycling Center
• 2024 budget for Walker Mountain Landfill
• Environmental Compliance Supervisor update
• Operations and financial reports for Recycling Center and Walker Mountain Landfill

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests: one to rezone 104-110 Redmond Road from Office Institutional to Community Commercial (withdrawn by the applicant), and another to rezone 101 Burnett Street from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential. The commission will also discuss real estate matters, approve GEFA drinking water documents, and receive election results.

• Z23-11-02: Rezone 104-110 Redmond Road from Office Institutional to Community Commercial (withdrawn)
• Z23-11-04: Rezone 101 Burnett Street from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential
• Approve GEFA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund documents ($200,000)
• Discuss real estate (confidential executive session)
• November 7, 2023 election results

Alcohol Control Commission

The Alcohol Control Commission will consider two new Beer and Wine Package License requests and hold a license hearing for after-hours alcohol consumption. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and a police report.

• New Beer and Wine Package License request for Sunny's Food Mart Inc., 1107 Turner McCall Blvd., applicant Savitri K. Singh
• New Beer and Wine Package License request for Sunoco, 2039 Maple Avenue SW, applicant Parvez Nasiruddin Kadiwala
• License hearing for Peaches, 325 Broad Street, regarding after-hours alcohol consumption

Board of Adjustments

The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider four variance requests at its November 16, 2023 meeting. These include requests to reduce a sign setback, reduce a side buffer, and two requests to build accessory structures before principal structures. The board will also approve minutes from the October meeting.

• BOA23-11-01: Reduce sign setback from 10' to 0' at 2010 Redmond Circle (C-C zoning)
• BOA23-11-02: Construct secondary structure before principal at 7035 Cave Spring Rd. (S-R zoning)
• BOA23-11-03: Reduce side buffer from 15' to 5' at 1311 Maple Ave. (C-C zoning)
• BOA23-11-04: Install accessory structure before principal at 0 Manning Lake Rd. (S-R zoning)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold first readings on two rezoning requests, one for a property on Redmond Road and another on Burnett Street. They will also consider adopting a bond resolution and approving a bond purchase agreement of up to $120 million. The agenda includes several committee appointments and meeting schedules.

• Rezone 104-110 Redmond Road from Office Institutional to Community Commercial (Planning Commission denied 9-0)
• Rezone 101 Burnett Street from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential (Planning Commission recommends approval 9-0)
• Adopt Supplemental Series 2023 Bond Resolution
• Approve Series 2023 Bond Purchase Agreement up to $120,000,000
• Resolution concerning nationwide class settlements related to PFAS

Redevelopment Agency

The Rome Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve minutes from December 2022 and discuss updates on the Martha Berry and North Broad redevelopment areas, including the Tax Allocation District (TAD). No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of December 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Martha Berry Redevelopment Area
• Discussion of North Broad Redevelopment Area and TAD

Downtown Development Authority

The Board will review October 2023 minutes and BID financials. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Forum Alcohol License and a review of bylaws concerning terms and qualifications.

• Façade Grant Applications (Howell)
• Forum Alcohol License Discussion
• Bylaws Review – Terms & Qualifications

Land Bank Authority

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority will consider approvals from an executive session regarding properties at 0 Presley Street and 410 & 412 Hardy Ave, and discuss South Rome Alliance properties.

• Executive session to discuss 0 Presley Street
• Executive session to discuss 410 & 412 Hardy Ave
• Action items from executive session
• Discussion of South Rome Alliance properties

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission is reviewing four land-use applications for properties in the city and county. These requests include rezoning for industrial and residential uses and a special use permit for a care home.

• SUP23-11-03: Special use permit for a personal care home at 21 Ridgeview Dr.
• Z23-11-01: Rezoning from Suburban Residential to Heavy Industrial at 0 Burlington Rd. and 0 Burlington Dr.
• Z23-11-02: Rezoning from Office Institutional to Community Commercial at 104, 106, 108 and 110 Redmond Rd.
• Z23-11-04: Rezoning from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential at 101 Burnett St.

Water & Sewer Committee

The Rome, GA Water & Sewer Committee is meeting to review and approve the October 5, 2023 minutes, hear a financial report, and discuss old and new business. New business includes updates on the 2nd Avenue Project, a Reverse Osmosis Plant 30% design, the LIWAP program, and September water/sewer data. The agenda is largely procedural with routine updates.

• Review and approval of October 5, 2023 minutes
• Financial report by Rhinehart
• 2nd Avenue Project update
• Reverse Osmosis Plant 30% design update
• LIWAP Program update

Community Redevelopment Committee

The committee will review the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan survey results and proposed activities. Discussions also include updates on the Rome to Lindale Trailhead and Martha Berry and North Broad TADs.

• 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan and Survey Results
• 2024 Action Plan Proposed Activities
• Rome to Lindale Trailhead Update
• Update on Martha Berry and North Broad TADs

Pension Committee

The Pension Committee will review a 10-year summary of the GMEBS defined benefits retirement plan and approve minutes from the previous meeting. No old business is on the agenda.

• Review of GMEBS 10 Year Summary for City of Rome Defined Benefits Retirement Plan
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting

City Commission

The City Commission will hear public testimony regarding rezoning requests for properties on S. Broad Street and John Davenport Drive. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2022 audit and a transit department branding presentation.

• Public hearing for special use permit for Adult Day Care at 27 Roseway Circle
• Rezoning request for 703 S. Broad Street from High Density Traditional Residential to Multifamily Residential
• Rezoning request for 101 John Davenport Drive from Light Industrial to Community Commercial
• Presentation of the 2022 Audit by Mauldin & Jenkins
• Transit Department presentation on new branding

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will meet to consider several requests for zoning exceptions and modifications. These items include requests for reduced parking, signage setbacks, and fence height adjustments across various residential and commercial properties.

• Parking reduction for 10,640 sf retail store at 0 Alabama Hwy.
• Parking reduction for 12,480 sf Dollar General at 3437 Kingston Hwy. NE
• Accessory structure and fence height request at 200 E. 4th Ave.
• Signage setback reduction at 707 E. 2nd Ave. SW
• Parcel subdivision request at 0 Billy Pyle Rd.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings to consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Between the Rivers Historic District. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from August 2023.

• COA819-23: 312 E 3rd Street, Between the Rivers Historic District
• COA820-23: 200 E 4th Ave, Between the Rivers Historic District

Alcohol Control Commission

The Alcohol Control Commission will review multiple applications for beer, wine, and liquor licenses. These requests include new pouring licenses for local businesses and an extension for a previously approved package license.

• License extension for Cherokee Valley, LLC at Riverside Parkway and Riverside Industrial Drive
• New Beer Package License for Kaur 2023 Inc at 1801 Shorter Avenue
• New Beer and Wine Pouring License for Las Mesas Mexican Grill 2 Inc. at 1802 Redmond Circle, Suite B
• New Liquor Pouring License for The Foundry Growler Station at 258 North 5th Avenue

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will vote on the September 2023 meeting minutes, approve Business Improvement District (BID) financials, and decide on two facade grant applications (Schroeders and Rome Barber Studio). The board will also discuss a stakeholder meeting, Fiddlin' Fest, and receive committee and staff reports.

• Approve September 2023 minutes
• Approve BID financials
• Façade grant applications: Schroeders, Rome Barber Studio
• Discussion: stakeholder meeting
• Discussion: Fiddlin' Fest

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold first readings on a special use permit for an adult day care and two rezoning requests, and will consider an ethics panel selection and a fire apparatus lease purchase. The agenda also includes proclamations, committee appointments, and meeting schedules.

• Special use permit for adult day care at 27 Roseway Circle (Planning Commission denied, 6-0)
• Rezone from High Density Traditional Residential to Multifamily Residential at 703 S. Broad Street (Planning Commission recommends approval)
• Rezone from Light Industrial to Community Commercial at 101 John Davenport Drive (Planning Commission recommends approval)
• Selection of ethics panel after the meeting
• Approve private lease purchase of fire apparatus

Land Bank Authority

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss property updates including demolitions, new home builds, and sales. Action items include approvals from executive session and a resolution for 303 E. 20 St. They will also discuss a proposed $35 application fee.

• Resolution for demolition of 303 E. 20 St
• Approved sale price of $15k each for 410 and 412 Hardy Ave
• Clearing of 411 Superba Ave and 604 Pennington Ave by Purdy Land Pros
• New home builds at 1 Orchid Place and 7 Forsyth St
• Discussion of $35 application fee

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will hold a meeting to review and make recommendations on six rezoning requests and one special use permit application. The requests include changes to industrial, residential, and commercial zoning for properties in Floyd County and Rome. The commission will also discuss the comprehensive plan and receive a staff report on previous cases. Final decisions will be made by the Floyd County Commission and Rome City Commission at their respective public hearings later in October.

• Rezoning of 4805 Huffaker Rd. from Agricultural Residential to Heavy Industrial
• Rezoning of 72 Old School Rd. from Community Commercial to Suburban Residential
• Rezoning of 4973 Martha Berry Hwy. from Office Institutional to Agricultural Residential
• Rezoning of 0 Chateau Dr. from Suburban Residential to Light Industrial
• Special use permit for Adult Day Care at 27 Roseway Cir.

Water & Sewer Committee

The Rome Water and Sewer Committee is meeting to review and approve the September 7, 2023 minutes, receive a financial report, and discuss new business items including a rate study proposal, the Chulio Hills sewer project, and preparing for a reverse osmosis (R.O.) future. These items are under discussion and no decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Rate Study Proposal
• Chulio Hills Sewer
• Preparing for an R.O. Future

Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful Committee

The Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful Board will review minutes, hear reports on code enforcement and educational programs, and discuss old and new business including a $5,000 BRACE grant for community enhancement, an educational sustainability curriculum, and a city employee cleanup event on E. 16th St. at Crane St.

• BRACE Grant (Community Enhancement) $5,000
• KRFB Educational Sustainability Curriculum
• Project WILD & Aquatic WILD Certified
• 4-H Partnership-Educational Art Program
• City Employee Cleanup E. 16 St @ Crane St. - October 13

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presented by an external CPA firm. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Approval of minutes from August 30, 2023 meeting
• Review of 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report by Christopher McKeller of Mauldin & Jenkins CPA

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold a first reading of an amendment to the Assembly Ordinance and consider three rezoning requests, all recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The commission will also vote on approving and ratifying the 3M Water Settlement Agreement. Several committee meetings are scheduled or canceled.

• Rezone 1145 N. Broad Street from Community Commercial to Neighborhood Office Commercial (Z23-09-01)
• Rezone 1314 E. 2nd Avenue from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential (Z23-09-03)
• Rezone 840 Turner McCall Blvd. and 715 W. 2nd Street from Community Commercial to Urban Mixed Use (Z23-09-07)
• Approve and ratify the 3M Water Settlement Agreement
• First reading of amendment to Assembly Ordinance

City Commission

The Rome City Commission is holding a special called meeting with only two agenda items: a call to order and an executive session to receive a litigation update. The executive session is closed to the public and is permitted under attorney/client privilege and mediation exceptions in the Georgia Open Meetings Act. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn immediately after the session.

• Executive session for litigation update
• Meeting held in Sam King Room at 1:30 P.M.
• Closed session under Georgia Open Meetings Act exceptions

Board of Adjustments

The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider ten variance requests at its September 21, 2023 meeting. These include requests to reduce parking, setbacks, and lot sizes, and to increase sign height. The board will also approve minutes from the July 2023 meeting.

• BOA23-08-02: Remove curb and gutter requirement at 0 Cave Spring St./Rd.
• BOA23-08-01: Reduce landscape buffer and parking at 5 W Callahan St.
• BOA23-08-05: Increase sign height from 20' to 30' at 3 S. Division St.
• BOA23-08-07: Reduce parcel size from 1 acre to 0.62 acres at 10 General Ave.
• BOA23-09-03: Allow fence and accessory structure closer to right-of-way at 812 Oakland Ave.

City Commission

The Rome City Commission is holding a special called meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to receive a litigation update. The session is closed to the public under attorney-client privilege and mediation exceptions in the Georgia Open Meetings Act. No votes or other business are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for litigation update

Public Safety Committee

The Rome Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from Animal Control, Emergency Management, E911, Fire, and Police. They will also discuss a joint occupancy and operating agreement for the Fire Administration Building and Emergency Operation Center, and consider amendments to the assembly and noise ordinances.

• Monthly reports from Animal Control, Emergency Management, E911, Fire, and Police
• Joint Occupancy and Operating Agreement for Fire Administration Building & Emergency Operation Center
• Assembly Ordinance / Amendments
• Noise Ordinance / Amendments

Tree Board

The City of Rome Tree Board is meeting to review minutes, hear reports from city, county, Georgia Power, Berry College, Extension Office, and Georgia Forestry Commission, and discuss old and new business. Items include a tree maintenance class, G.E. Oak trees, a DOT project affecting city trees, River District landscaping, an East Rome tree request, and a ReLeaf grant.

• G.E. Oak Trees
• D.O.T Project/City Trees
• River District Landscape
• Camille Temples – East Rome Tree Request
• ReLeaf Grant

Alcohol Control Commission

The Alcohol Control Commission will consider three new alcohol license requests, including a beer, wine, and liquor pouring license at a movie theater, a package license at a former restaurant, and a beer and wine package license at a convenience store. The agenda also includes an alcohol sales permit appeal and a police report.

• Beer, Wine, & Liquor Pouring License at The Movies at Mount Berry Square, 2820 Martha Berry Blvd, applicant Russell Branyon Schiesser
• Beer, Wine, & Liquor Package License at Mega Beverage Rome, 42 Hicks Drive (current Fazoli's location), applicant Ravikumar Patel
• Beer and Wine Package License at The Spot Convenience Store and Deli, 1911 Dean Avenue, applicant Vinodbhai Patel
• Alcohol Sales Permit Appeal
• Police Report

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve July 2023 minutes and BID financials, then discuss recent events and initiatives. Discussion items include a First Friday recap, parking survey results, a stakeholder meeting, and Fiddlin' Fest. The board will also hear committee and staff reports.

• Approve July 2023 minutes
• Approve BID financials
• Parking survey results discussion
• First Friday recap
• Fiddlin' Fest discussion

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

The Public Works/Traffic/Transit Committee will review and approve minutes, hear police traffic reports, and discuss transit operations including a FY2024 grant approval and fare updates. New business includes Flannery Street traffic issues, a request to close a portion of E. 3rd Ave on October 15th, and a Stop the Violence Big BBQ Block Party on October 7th.

• FY2024 Grant Approval for transit operations
• Fare Updates for 2023-2024
• Flannery Street Traffic Issues discussion
• Request to close a portion of E. 3rd Ave on October 15th
• Stop the Violence Big BBQ Block Party on October 7th

Fire Overview Committee

The Fire Overview Committee is meeting to review financial statements and hear the Fire Chief's report covering operations, support, manpower, apparatus, and SPLOST. The committee will also discuss action items including SCBA purchase, technology upgrades, EOC key access, joint contract renewal, and county fire ordinance.

• Review financial statements presented by Toni Rhinehart
• Fire Chief report for June, July, August
• SCBA purchase action item
• Technology upgrades for education action item
• Joint contract renewal and county fire ordinance

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will consider authorizing up to $120,000,000 in school bonds and related intergovernmental agreements, as well as three rezoning requests recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The meeting also includes proclamations, a public hearing, and committee reports.

• Authorize issuance of up to $120,000,000 in school bonds
• Rezone 1145 N. Broad Street from Community Commercial to Neighborhood Office Commercial
• Rezone 1314 E. 2nd Avenue from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential
• Rezone 840 Turner McCall Blvd. and 715 W. 2nd Street to Urban Mixed Use
• Approval of DuPont and Chemour water settlement agreement

The City Commission adopted a resolution to authorize up to $120 million in bonds for a new Rome Middle School. The commission also defeated a motion to fund a sewer extension for the Chulio Hills subdivision.

• Approved resolution to authorize up to $120 million in school bonds for a new Rome Middle School
• Defeated motion to authorize City Manager to find funding for sewer extension to Chulio Hills subdivision (3-4)
• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes by unanimous consent

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will review eight applications, including one special use permit for duplexes and seven rezoning requests, at its September 7, 2023 meeting. The commission will make recommendations, with final decisions to be made by the Floyd County Commission and Rome City Commission at public hearings later in September. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and hearing procedures.

• Special use permit for duplexes at 32 Lovers Ln., Armuchee (SUP23-09-02)
• Rezoning from C-C and S-R to Heavy Commercial at 2611 Shorter Ave. (Z23-09-04)
• Rezoning from Heavy Industrial to Agricultural Residential at 4062 New Calhoun Hwy. NE (Z23-09-05)
• Rezoning from C-C to Neighborhood Office Commercial at 1145 N. Broad St. (Z23-09-01)
• Rezoning from C-C to Urban Mixed Use at 840 Turner McCall Blvd. and 715 W 2nd St. (Z23-09-07)

The Commission approved seven rezoning applications for properties in the City of Rome and Floyd County. These changes include shifts between commercial, residential, industrial, and agricultural designations.

• Approved rezoning 2611 Shorter Ave from Community Commercial and Suburban Residential to Heavy Commercial (8-1)
• Approved rezoning 4062 New Calhoun Hwy. NE from Heavy Industrial to Agricultural Residential (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 0 Alabama Hwy. from Suburban Residential to Community Commercial, conditioned on no COAM allowed (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of parcels at Calhoun Hwy. and Calhoun Rd. from Community Commercial to Suburban Residential (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 1145 N. Broad St. from Community Commercial to Neighborhood Office Commercial (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 1314 E 2nd Ave. from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 840 Turner McCall Blvd. and 715 W 2nd St. from Community Commercial to Urban Mixed Use (9-0)
• Approved August 2023 meeting minutes by common consent

Water & Sewer Committee

The Rome Water and Sewer Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review the financial report, and discuss old and new business. Items include an update on the Highway 411 sewer project and a water reclamation overview. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Review and approval of August 3, 2023 minutes
• Financial report presented by Rhinehart
• Highway 411 sewer update by Hackett/Boyd
• Water Reclamation overview by Hackett/Hill

The committee approved the August 3, 2023, minutes by common consent. Members discussed potential sewer extensions on Highway 411 and reviewed a list of estimated water reclamation facility projects totaling approximately $48.5 to $50.5 million. The committee agreed to wait until after a Monday meeting with Chulio Hills residents before deciding on a special meeting.

• Approved August 3, 2023, minutes (common consent)

Land Bank Authority

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority will meet to approve August minutes, review financial reports, and discuss property updates including multiple East 20th Street properties and new home builds. Action items include approvals from executive session, setting realtor fees, and a resolution regarding East 20th Street. The board will also consider development quotes for Pennington Avenue and other properties.

• Property updates for 305, 307, 309, 311, and 216 E. 20th St, plus 0 Line St and 0 Billy Pyle Rd
• New home build progress at 1 Orchid Place and 7 Forsyth St
• Executive session discussion of 410/412 Hardy Ave and 1 Orchid Place Buyers Assistance Program
• Action item to set realtor fees
• Resolution regarding E. 20th St and clear title for Agnes St

The Board approved the sale of two lots on Hardy Avenue and authorized funds to clear a lot on Superba Avenue. Several other property decisions, including a realtor fee for 1 Orchid Place and a resolution for 303 E. 20th Street, were tabled.

• Approved sale of 410 and 412 Hardy Avenue at $15,000 per lot (Motion carried)
• Approved spending up to $3,500 to clear 411 Superba Avenue (Motion carried)
• Approved August minutes (Motion carried)
• Tabled decision on realtor fees/prices for 1 Orchid Place
• Tabled resolution for 303 E. 20th Street until October
• Tabled discussion on 151 Agnes Street pending more information

Finance Committee

The Rome, GA Finance Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting and review the July 2023 financial statements. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2023 meeting
• Review of July 2023 financial statements

The committee approved the minutes from the July 20th meeting. Finance Director Toni Rhinehart provided reports on the General Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, Building Inspection Fund, Transit Fund, and Health Insurance Fund. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 20th meeting minutes (common consent)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold public hearings on four property requests, including an annexation, a special use permit for duplexes, and two rezoning requests. The commission will also hear a presentation on naming rights for ECO Greenway Trails and discuss a property swap for the North Rome Youth Center.

• Annexation of 126 McHenry Drive (Suburban Residential, no change in use)
• Special use permit for duplexes at 510 Harper Avenue
• Rezoning from Community Commercial to Light Industrial at Technology Parkway
• Rezoning from Office Institutional to Urban Mixed Use at 406 and 416 W. 5th Avenue
• Property swap for North Rome Youth Center

The City Commission approved the annexation of 126 McHenry Drive and several rezoning requests for properties on Technology Parkway and West 5th Avenue. The Commission also authorized a property swap on North Broad Street for a future youth center and approved a special use permit for duplexes on Harper Avenue.

• Approved annexation of 126 McHenry Drive with Suburban Residential zoning (7-1)
• Approved Special Use Permit for duplexes at 510 Harper Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Technology Parkway property from Community Commercial to Light Industrial (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 406 and 416 West 5th Avenue from Office Institutional to Urban Mixed Use (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved property swap between 1148 North Broad Street and 1702 North Broad Street (Unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Committee

The Community Redevelopment Committee is meeting to approve the July 26, 2023 minutes, receive community development reports, get an update on the North Broad Tax Allocation District (TAD), and discuss trail naming. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Community Development Reports
• Update on North Broad TAD
• Discussion on trail naming

The Committee approved moving forward with the proposed North Broad Tax Allocation District and a trail sponsorship proposal from AdventHealth. Members also approved a lot swap for the North Broad Youth Center Playground Project.

• Approved moving forward with the proposed North Broad Tax Allocation District (Unanimous)
• Approved AdventHealth's proposal for ECO Greenway Trail System sponsorship (Unanimous)
• Approved swapping lots for the North Broad Youth Center Playground Project (Unanimous)
• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (Common consent)

Alcohol Control Commission

The Alcohol Control Commission will consider three license requests: a new package license, a new pouring license, and a reinstated pouring license that was revoked in May. The board will also review the police report and approve prior minutes.

• New Beer, Wine, & Liquor Package License at 1804 Turner McCall Blvd for Viral Patel
• New Beer, Wine, & Liquor Pouring License at The Forum, 301 Tribune St. for Doreen Meeks
• Reinstatement of Liquor Pouring License at Peaches, 325 Broad St. for Stephanie Shaw (revoked May 15, 2023)

The commission approved new alcohol licenses for The Liquor Stop and The Forum. A request to reinstate the liquor license for Peaches was tabled, and the commission discussed potential updates to application questionnaires and monetary penalty caps.

• Approved new beer, wine and liquor package license for The Liquor Stop at 1804 Turner McCall Blvd (Unanimous)
• Approved new beer, wine and liquor pouring license for The Forum at 301 Tribune Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled recommendation to City Commission for liquor license reinstatement at Peaches (Unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider seven variance requests at its August 17, 2023 meeting. These requests involve reductions in landscape buffers, parking spaces, setbacks, and other zoning requirements for properties across the city. The board will also approve minutes from the July meeting and handle any new business.

• BOA23-08-01: Reduce landscape buffer on W Callahan St from 20' to 6' and on Forsyth St from 20' to 15', and parking from 20 to 6 spaces at 5 Callahan St.
• BOA23-08-02: Remove curb and gutter requirement at 0 Cave Spring St. and 0 Cave Spring Rd.
• BOA23-08-03: Setback reduction to 14.8 ft, frontage reduction to 48 ft, and lot width reduction to 48 ft at 609 Maple Ave and 600 E 2nd Ave.
• BOA23-08-05: Appeal building official denial, increase sign height to 30', structure size to 600 sq ft, and side setback to 0' at 3 S. Division St.
• BOA23-08-07: Parcel size reduction from 1 acre to 0.62 acres at 10 General Avenue for church covered area.

The meeting could not be convened because a quorum of members was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a condominium at 312 E 7th St in the East Rome Historic District. The commission will also receive an update on North Rome and handle routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from April 2023.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness COA818-23 for 312 E 7th St Condominium 5, East Rome Historic District
• North Rome update
• Approval of April 2023 minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a condominium at 312 E 7th St. The project involves modifying a closet to make a bathroom handicap accessible and adding a new closet while maintaining exterior consistency.

• Approved COA818-23 for 312 E 7th St Condominium 5 (4-0)
• Approved August 2023 Agenda by common consent
• Approved April 2023 Minutes by common consent

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2023, with a caucus at 5:00 p.m. and the public session at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes several land-use items: an annexation, a special use permit for duplexes, and two rezoning requests, all recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Also on the agenda is a resolution on water rate protection and a first reading of the annexation ordinance. The meeting includes proclamations, committee reports, and various board meeting announcements.

• Resolution on Water Rate Protection — Monthly Fee
• First reading: Annexation of 126 McHenry Drive (Suburban Residential, no change)
• Special use permit for duplexes at 510 Harper Avenue
• Rezone from Community Commercial to Light Industrial at Technology Parkway
• Rezone from Office Institutional to Urban Mixed Use at 406 and 416 W. 5th Avenue

The City Commission authorized a 24-month Rapid Rehousing Program funded by ARPA funds. The board also approved supplemental funding for the Eco Center and covered a recycling center deficit. A resolution to lower the Water Rate Protection fee was adopted.

• Authorized Rapid Rehousing Program for 24 months at a cost of $710,000 (6-0, 2 abstentions)
• Allocated up to $400,000 from capital expenditure funds for Ridge Ferry Park Eco Center renovation (Unanimous)
• Approved City of Rome and Solid Waste Management Fund shares of $37,589.04 recycling center deficit (Unanimous)
• Reduced Water Rate Protection Program monthly fee from $1.65 to $1.50 effective Sept. 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

General Administration Committee

The General Administration Committee is holding a called meeting with a single agenda item: a discussion of the United Way Rapid Rehousing Proposal. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority EnVision Center.

• Discussion of United Way Rapid Rehousing Proposal

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

The Public Works/Traffic/Transit Committee will review and discuss several infrastructure items, including a request for a 4-way stop at Lee Avenue and E. 7th Street, a proposal to close a portion of 6th Avenue, and updates on Riverbend Drive pavement treatment and River District streetscape improvements. The agenda also includes transit updates and a financial report.

• Request for 4-way stop at Lee Avenue and E. 7th Street
• Request to close a portion of 6th Avenue
• Riverbend Drive Pavement High Friction Surface Treatment Update
• River District Streetscape Improvements
• Dodd Blvd. Storm Drainage Replacement/Rehabilitation Project Update

The committee approved a bid for storm drainage replacement on Dodd Blvd and denied a road closure request for the Rome International Film Festival. Officials also provided updates on River District streetscape costs and transit department rebranding.

• Awarded Dodd Blvd storm drainage replacement bid to Spriggs Paving for $969,375
• Denied request to close E 6th Ave from Broad Street to 1st Street for Rome International Film Festival
• Approved May meeting minutes by common consent

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will consider approving a property donation to the City, a property purchase request, and a resolution. Closed session discussions include several properties and a new home build progress report.

• 0 Payne Ave property update
• 303 E. 20th St donation
• New home build progress at 1 Orchid Place & 7 Forsyth St
• 216 E. 20th St donation to City (closed session)
• Property purchase request: 315 Howell Rd/Eagle Park (closed session)

The Board approved the purchase of several parcels on E. 20th Street and a strip of land on Howell Road. It also set a sale price for a property on Kingston Avenue and modified a title transfer for a lot on E. 20th Street. A decision on the sale of 1 Orchid Place was tabled until September.

• Approved offer of $3,000 (negotiable to $5,000) for parcel J15X149 (Motion carried)
• Approved transferring title of 216 E. 20th Street to the City instead of TRED (Motion carried)
• Approved $1,500 offer from John Mayes for 30-foot strip at 315 Howell Road (Motion carried)
• Set asking price for 312 Kingston Avenue at $30,000 (Motion carried)
• Tabled decision on 1 Orchid Place until September
• Approved June meeting minutes (Motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will consider eight applications, including special-use permits, annexations, and rezonings for properties across the city and county. City items include a duplex special-use permit at 510 Harper Ave., annexation at 126 McHenry Dr., and rezonings on Technology Pkwy. and W 5th Ave. County items involve rezonings on Old Calhoun Hwy., Hermitage Rd., Alabama Hwy., and McHenry Dr. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear a staff report.

• SUP23-08-04: Special use permit for duplexes at 510 Harper Ave. (H-T-R zoning)
• Z23-08-06: Rezone 0 Technology Pkwy. from Community Commercial to Light Industrial
• Z23-08-09: Rezone 406 & 416 W 5th Ave. from Office Institutional to Urban Mixed Use
• Z23-08-08: Rezone 100 McHenry Dr. from Office Institutional to General Heavy Commercial
• Z23-08-07: Rezone 0 Alabama Hwy. from Agricultural Residential to Community Commercial

The Commission approved several rezoning and special use permit applications for properties in the city and Floyd County. One rezoning request for a property on McHenry Drive was denied without prejudice. The agenda was modified to remove one request after the applicant withdrew.

• Approved special use permit for duplexes at 510 Harper Ave. (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 126 McHenry Dr. (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Technology Pkwy. from Community Commercial to Light Industrial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 406 and 416 W 5th Ave. from Office Institutional to Urban Mixed Use (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 195 Old Calhoun Hwy. from Community Commercial to Suburban Residential (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Alabama Hwy. from Agricultural Residential to Community Commercial (7-0)
• Denied without prejudice rezoning of 100 McHenry Dr. from Office Institutional to General Heavy Commercial
• Approved July 2023 meeting minutes by common consent

Water & Sewer Committee

The Water and Sewer Committee is meeting to approve the July 6, 2023 minutes, review the financial report, and discuss old and new business. New business includes customer service, lead and copper, and residual solids topics. The agenda is mostly routine, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Review and approval of July 6, 2023 minutes
• Financial report by Rhinehart
• Customer service update (Hackett/Parris)
• Lead and copper update (Hackett/Stanley)
• Residual solids update (Hackett/Stanley)

The committee unanimously approved a reduction in the monthly leak protection fee. Other business included reports on water billing activities, wholesale water revenue, and upcoming EPA compliance requirements for lead and copper rules.

• Approved reducing monthly leak protection charge from $1.65 to $1.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 6, 2023, minutes by common consent

Community Redevelopment Committee

The Community Redevelopment Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear community development reports, and discuss the North Broad Youth Center. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the youth center discussion being the only substantive item.

• Approval of May 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Community Development Reports
• Discussion of North Broad Youth Center

The committee approved the May 24 meeting minutes and awarded a construction contract for the Floyd Training Center. Members discussed updates on park improvements, land bank housing projects, and a proposed relocation for a SPLOST-funded recreation facility.

• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (common consent)
• Awarded Floyd Training Center Improvements Project bid to Brandon Construction for $486,235
• Changed future meeting start time to 2:00 P.M.

Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission

The Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission is meeting to review and approve minutes, discuss old business including updates on the new scale and environmental compliance, and consider new business such as the Solid Waste Management Plan and financial assurance. They will also receive operational and financial reports from the Recycling Center and Walker Mountain Landfill. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update on new scale at Jenkins/Stone
• Environmental Compliance Supervisor update
• Solid Waste Management Plan discussion
• Financial Assurance update
• Recycling Center and Walker Mountain Landfill financial reports

The Commission approved the May meeting minutes by common consent. Members received updates on landfill traffic improvements, staffing vacancies, and the status of the Solid Waste Management Plan and financial assurance reports.

• Approved May meeting minutes (common consent)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and the 2023 tax increase and millage rate. The commission will also consider a SPLOST intergovernmental agreement and other routine matters.

• Rezone Addington Ct. from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential with special use permit for manufactured home (no PC recommendation, 4-4)
• Special use permit for duplexes at 9 and 15 Ross St. (PC recommends approval, 8-0)
• Rezone 1120 E. 2nd Ave. from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential (PC recommends approval, 8-0)
• Rezone 2524 N. Broad St. from High Density Traditional Residential and Suburban Residential to Multifamily Residential (no PC recommendation, 4-4)
• Public hearing on 2023 tax increase and millage rate resolution

Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful Committee

The committee is reviewing reports on cleanup, events, and code enforcement. Discussion includes the 2023 BRACE Grant and a proposed $5,000.00 community enhancement grant for 2024.

• 2023 - BRACE Grant - $5,000.00
• 2024- BRACE Grant (Community Enhancement) - $5,000.00
• Darlington Service Day on August 16th
• Dragon Ambassador Leadership Class in late August
• TRED/KRFB Walk'n' Talk at Ridgeferry Park on August 26th

The committee approved the minutes from the May 22nd meeting. Members discussed the development of a standardized environmental curriculum and potential programs to pay the homeless community for litter collection.

• Approved minutes from May 22nd meeting

City Commission

The Rome City Commission is meeting for a roll call, a public hearing on a proposed 2023 tax increase, and other business. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the only substantive item being the tax increase hearing.

• Public hearing on 2023 tax increase

The City Commission held a second public hearing regarding a proposed 2023 tax rate of 26.45 mills. The Finance Committee recommended this rate, which is a decrease from the 2022 rate of 27.076. No final vote on the adoption of the rate is recorded in the minutes.

• Held public hearing on proposed 26.45 mill tax rate

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve minutes from prior meetings, review June 2023 financial statements, and discuss tax millage and Tax Allocation District (TAD) matters. No votes on specific expenditures or contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 17, 2023 and July 10, 2023 meetings
• Review of June 2023 financial statements
• Discussion of tax millage and Tax Allocation District (TAD)

The committee approved the minutes from May 17 and July 10. Finance Director Toni Rhinehart provided a review of the June 2023 financial statements across multiple city funds. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 17 and July 10 meeting minutes (common consent)

Board of Adjustments

The Rome Board of Adjustments will hold a public meeting to consider five variance requests. These include reductions in front and side setbacks for properties on E 7th St, Melson Rd, Dean Avenue, Quarter Horse Dr, and Turkey Mountain Rd. The board will also approve minutes from the June meeting.

• BOA23-07-01: Reduce front setback from 20 to 10 feet at 312 E 7th St Unit #5 (M-R zoning)
• BOA23-07-02: Reduce side setback from 10 to 0 feet at 790 Melson Rd (A-R zoning)
• BOA23-07-04: Reduce front setbacks and eliminate landscape strip at 1900 Dean Ave (C-C zoning)
• BOA23-07-05: Allow secondary structure closer to right-of-way, 8-foot fence, and front setback reduction at 1 Quarter Horse Dr (S-R zoning)
• BOA23-07-06: Create three parcels with 136-foot lot width instead of required 150 feet at 2140 Turkey Mountain Rd (S-R zoning)

The Board of Adjustments approved four zoning variance requests with specific conditions and denied two others. Decisions included setback reductions for residential and commercial properties and a request for lot width variances.

• Approved setback reduction to 5 feet for 790 Melson Rd (5-1)
• Approved front setback reduction for 312 E 7th St Unit #5 pending Historic Preservation Commission approval (5-1)
• Approved Parcel J15W144 and denied Parcel J15W142 for 1900 Dean Avenue (6-0)
• Approved pool setback reduction and 6-foot fence expansion for 1 Quarter Horse Dr; denied 8-foot fence height (6-0)
• Denied without prejudice request for reduced lot width at 2140 Turkey Mountain Rd (6-0)
• Approved June 2023 meeting minutes by common consent

Tree Board

The City of Rome Tree Board is meeting to review and approve minutes, receive reports from city and county officials, and discuss old and new business. Key items include tree removal requests for E 1st St and Mitchell Plaza magnolias, as well as an update on Mitchell Plaza and a tree request from East Rome.

• E 1st St Trees removal request
• Mitchell Plaza Magnolia removals
• East Rome Tree Request by Camille Temples
• Mitchell Plaza Update
• GTC Annual Conference October 24-26

Public Safety Committee

The Rome Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive and review monthly reports from Animal Control, Emergency Management, E911, Fire, and Police. The agenda is routine and procedural, consisting of report presentations with no specific action items listed.

• Monthly report from Animal Control
• Monthly report from Emergency Management
• Monthly report from E911
• Monthly report from Fire
• Monthly report from Police

The committee reviewed written activity reports from Animal Control/PAWS, Emergency Management, E911, Fire, and Police departments. No new ordinances or contracts were voted on during the session.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting

Alcohol Control Commission

The Alcohol Control Commission is meeting to consider two new alcohol license requests, a temporary extended hours request, and a food/drink ratio matter. The agenda also includes a police report and approval of previous minutes.

• New Beer & Wine Package License for The Calhoun Ave Inc., 618 Calhoun Ave., applicant Jessica Lakisha Dhawan
• New Liquor Pouring License for Turn Up, 1103 Calhoun Ave., applicant Esha Sundrani (noted as having Beer and Wine Pouring license since 2022)
• Request for Temporary Extended Service Hours by Alibi, 214 Broad Street
• Food/Drink Ratio discussion

The commission approved a beer and wine package license for The Calhoun Ave. Inc. and a liquor pouring license for Turn Up. It also granted Alibi permission to operate past 11:00 p.m. on 11 specific dates. The commission discussed food/drink ratio requirements and reviewed a survey of other Georgia cities.

• Approved beer and wine package license for The Calhoun Ave. Inc. at 618 Calhoun Ave (unanimous)
• Approved liquor pouring license for Turn Up at 1103 Calhoun Ave (unanimous)
• Approved extended operating hours for Alibi at 214 Broad Street for 11 days between August and December (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold its July meeting, where members will swear in a new board member, approve June minutes and BID financials, and vote on awarding $1,000 marketing grants to ten local businesses. The board will also discuss DDA board training and receive committee and staff reports.

• Approve 2023 Marketing Grant Recipients at $1,000 each: Sassy Salvage, Capitoline Records, Paula’s Boutique, Blue Willow Boutique, Ford, Gittings, and Kane, Snazzy Rags, Living & Giving, Mahli’s Uni-Pop, Swift & Finch, Cabbell’s Designs
• Swear-in Kevin Dillmon as new board member
• Approve June 2023 meeting minutes
• Approve BID financials
• Discuss DDA board training

The Rome Downtown Development Authority approved the Business Development Committee's recommended marketing grant recipients. The board also approved the June 2023 meeting minutes and the BID financial reports. New board member Kevin Dillmon was sworn in.

• Swore in board member Kevin Dillmon
• Approved June 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved BID financials for Promotions ($36,807) and Design ($59,271) accounts (unanimous)
• Approved 10 marketing grant recipients from 21 applications (unanimous)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold first readings on four zoning and special use permit requests, including a rezoning for a manufactured home, duplexes, and two other rezoning requests. They will also hold the first public hearing on a 2023 tax increase. The agenda includes various committee reports and meeting announcements.

• Z/SUP23-07-01: Rezone Addington Ct. properties from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential and special use permit for manufactured home (Planning Commission recommends zoning 8-0, no recommendation on SUP 4-4)
• SUP23-07-02: Special use permit for duplexes at 9 and 15 Ross St. (Planning Commission recommends approval 9-0)
• Z23-07-03: Rezone 1120 E. 2nd Ave. from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential (Planning Commission recommends approval 8-0)
• Z23-07-05: Rezone 2524 N. Broad St. from High Density Traditional Residential and Suburban Residential to Multifamily Residential (Planning Commission no recommendation 5-5)
• Public Hearing #1 on 2023 Tax Increase

The City Commission approved the transfer of a 0.44-acre property to the Housing Authority of Northwest Georgia for a planned early learning center. The Commission also held the first of three public hearings regarding the 2023 Tax Mill Rate. Four rezoning and special use permit requests were placed on first reading.

• Approved transfer of property J14K-247 (.44 acres) to Housing Authority of Northwest Georgia (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Placed four rezoning and special use permit requests (Z/SUP23-07-01, SUP23-07-02, Z23-07-03, Z23-07-05) on first reading

Finance Committee

The Rome, GA Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 property tax millage rate. The agenda includes this discussion and other business, with no other specific items listed.

• 2023 property tax millage rate discussion

The Finance Committee reviewed and recommended new millage rates for the 2023 year. These recommendations will be sent to the full commission. Three public hearings are scheduled for July 10, July 20, and July 24.

• Recommended rollback of City M&O from 8.0 to 7.8
• Recommended rollback of Capital Tax from 1.826 to 1.8
• Recommended rollback of School M&O from 17.250 to 16.850

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will hear five requests: three rezoning applications and two special use permits. Items include a rezoning for manufactured housing, duplex permits, and a sporting clays facility. The commission will vote on recommendations; final decisions will be made by the Rome City Commission and Floyd County Commission at later public hearings.

• Rezoning from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential and special use permit for a manufactured home at 0 Addington Ct. and 1 B Addington Ct.
• Special use permit for duplexes at 9 Ross St. and 15 Ross St.
• Rezoning from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential at 1120 E. 2nd Ave.
• Rezoning from High Density Traditional Residential and Suburban Residential to Multifamily Residential at 2524 N Broad St. and 0 N Broad St.
• Special use permit for a recreational/commercial sporting clays facility at 725 Bailey Rd. and 0 Old Taylorsville Rd.

The Commission approved a special use permit for a sporting clays facility in Floyd County and three city rezoning or special use requests. Two applications resulted in tie votes, meaning no recommendations will be forwarded.

• Approved special use permit for sporting clays facility at 725 Bailey Rd. with staff conditions (8-1)
• Tie vote (5-5) on rezoning 2524 N Broad St. to Multifamily Residential; no recommendation forwarded
• Approved rezoning of 1120 E. 2nd Ave. from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential (8-0)
• Approved special use permit for duplexes at 9 and 15 Ross St. (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0 and 1 B Addington Ct. from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential (8-0)
• Tie vote (4-4) on special use permit for manufactured home at Addington Ct.; no recommendation forwarded

Water & Sewer Committee

The Rome Water & Sewer Committee is meeting to review and approve the April 6, 2023 minutes, receive a financial report, and discuss old and new business. Updates will be given on operations, current and upcoming projects, as well as Floyd County water wholesale and PFAS mitigation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approval of April 6, 2023 minutes
• Financial report by Rhinehart
• Operations update by Hackett/Cook
• Current and upcoming projects update by Hackett/Boyd
• Discussion on Floyd County water wholesale and PFAS mitigation

The committee approved the April 6, 2023, minutes by common consent. Members received financial updates and reports on several infrastructure projects, including a meter change-out project and water main upgrades.

• Approved April 6, 2023, minutes (common consent)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a certificate of appropriateness application for a property in the East Rome Historic District. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and an update on North Rome.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness COA818-23 for 312 E 7th St Condominium 5 in East Rome Historic District
• Approval of minutes from April 2023 meeting
• Update on North Rome

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and a Unified Land Development Code amendment. The meeting also includes a presentation from United Way regarding homelessness and appointments to several local boards.

• Rezoning request for 410 E. Ist Street from Office Institutional to Neighborhood Office Commercial
• Rezoning request for Ford Street, Old Lindale Road, and Blackwelder Lane from Multifamily Residential to Heavy Industrial
• Public hearing notice for a ULDC Amendment
• Appointment of a new Planning Director
• Appointments to the Downtown Development Authority, Planning Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission

The City Commission ratified settlements with 37 defendants in a water litigation matter regarding PFAS chemicals. The decision mandates that settlement funds be used for a reverse osmosis water treatment facility and rolls back water and sewer rates to December 30, 2018, levels.

• Approved PFAS water lawsuit settlements and water/sewer rate rollbacks (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 410 East 1st Street to Neighborhood Office Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Old Lindale Road, Ford Street, and Blackwelder Lane properties to Heavy Industrial for ingress/egress only (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved ULDC Amendment regarding public hearing notice timing (unanimous)
• Appointed Brice Wood as City/County Planning Director (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Dillmon to the Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Ford Knight and Charles Love to the Rome/Floyd Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Cameron Abney to the Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider seven variance requests at its June 15, 2023 meeting. These include requests to reduce setbacks, reduce lot width, place solar panels facing a public right-of-way, and increase a building's maximum height. The board will also approve minutes from the May meeting and handle any new business.

• BOA23-06-03: Reduce rear setback from 25' to 7' at 228 Coosawattee Ave.
• BOA23-06-01: Reduce lot width from 150' to 85' and front setback from 60' to 40' at 721 and 711 Floyd Springs Rd.
• BOA23-06-02: Solar panels facing public right-of-way at 26 Frances Drive.
• BOA23-06-07: Reduce setbacks, landscape, and increase height from 45' to 64' at 0 East 1st Street.
• BOA23-06-08: Reduce front setback to 5' and side setback to 1' at 200 2nd St.

The Board of Adjustments approved six zoning variance requests involving setbacks, structure height, and solar panel placement. These decisions allow for specific deviations from standard zoning codes for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

• Approved variance for 0 East 1st Street to reduce setbacks and increase max height to 64' (4-0)
• Approved variance for 721 and 711 Floyd Springs Rd to reduce lot width and front setback (4-0)
• Approved variance for 26 Frances Drive to place solar panels facing a public right-of-way (4-0)
• Approved variance for 1935 Redmond Circle to reduce front setback from 100' to 60' (4-0)
• Approved variance for 0 Brooke Court SE to reduce front and rear setbacks to 18' (3-1)
• Approved variance for 200 2nd St to reduce front and side setbacks and place a secondary structure closer to the right-of-way (4-0)
• Approved May 2023 meeting minutes by common consent

Alcohol Control Commission

The commission approved five new alcohol license applications for local businesses and granted a special entertainment request for a drag show at The Vogue. The board also appointed Billy Cooper as the new chairman.

• Appointed Billy Cooper as chairman
• Approved beer package license for Hop 2 (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine pouring license for Café Alfresco (unanimous)
• Approved beer, wine, and liquor pouring license for Jim N Nick’s Bar-B-Q (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine package license for 7 Hills Food Mart (unanimous)
• Approved beer package license for Big H Food N Gas (unanimous)
• Approved special entertainment request for The Vogue on June 23rd (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General Administration Committee

The General Administration Committee is meeting to review reports from city departments and facilities, including Stonebridge Golf Course, Rome Tennis Center, Barron Stadium, IT, HR, and risk management. No new or old business is on the agenda, so the meeting is primarily informational.

• Stonebridge Golf Course financial statements
• Rome Tennis Center update
• Barron Stadium report
• HR reports: personnel activity, diversity breakdown, separations, health insurance claims
• Risk management report: total claims

The committee approved the minutes from April 11, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental reports regarding city facilities, technology, and human resources; no further official actions were taken.

• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (common consent)

Fire Overview Committee

The Fire Overview Committee is meeting to review financial statements, hear the Fire Chief's report on recent statistics, operations, manpower, support, apparatus refurbishment, and SPLOST, and address other business. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review financial statements
• Fire Chief report on March, April, May stats
• Fire apparatus refurbishment update
• SPLOST discussion

The committee reviewed financial statements showing the fire department is ahead of budget for 2023. Members received reports on call statistics, equipment procurement, and personnel training. No new funding or contracts were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved March 2023 meeting minutes (common consent)

City Commission

The Commission will review first readings for rezoning properties at 410 E. Ist Street and the intersection of Ford Street, Old Lindale Road, and Blackwelder Lane. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Rome City Schools budget.

• Rezoning request for 410 E. Ist Street from office/institutional to neighborhood office/commercial
• Rezoning request for Ford Street, Old Lindale Road, and Blackwelder Lane from multifamily residential to heavy industrial
• Public hearing notice regarding a ULDC Amendment
• Approval of January–March 2023 recycling deficit invoices
• Approval of 2022 budget revisions

The City Commission appointed Courtnay Griffin as Transit Director and approved 2022 budget revisions for the General Fund and Special Revenue Fund. The board also authorized payment for recycling center deficits and adopted a resolution regarding the Board of Adjustments petition process.

• Appointed Courtnay Griffin as Transit Director (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget revisions for General Fund and Special Revenue Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $38,316.99 payment for first quarter 2023 recycling center deficit (Unanimous)
• Adopted City/County resolution designating the Rome/Floyd Planning Director for Board of Adjustments petitions (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 22 and May 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Placed rezonings Z23-06-02 and Z23-06-04 and a ULDC Amendment on first reading (Unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve May minutes and BID financials, and to consider a recommendation for an ex-officio board member. Discussion items include a potential ice-skating rink and sidewalk permits. The meeting also includes recognition of a historic plaque program completion.

• Approve May 2023 minutes
• Approve BID financials
• Ex-officio board member recommendation
• Ice-skating rink discussion
• Sidewalk permits discussion

The board approved the location and an in-kind sponsorship for a proposed ice-skating rink at Bridgepoint Plaza. Members also approved an amended sidewalk permit application and ordinance for the Central Business District. Additionally, Pam Powers-Smith was appointed as an ex-officio board member.

• Approved May 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved BID Financials for Design ($68,511) and Promotions ($48,787) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Pam Powers-Smith to ex-officio board position (unanimous)
• Approved Bridgepoint Plaza as location and provided in-kind sponsorship for ice-skating rink (unanimous)
• Approved amended sidewalk permit application (unanimous)
• Approved amended sidewalk permit ordinance (unanimous)

Joint Services Committee

The committee will review tax assessment presentations and discuss service delivery strategies for Parks & Recreation. Members will also receive updates on the Rome City Police Department relocation and the SPLOST Streetscape Project.

• Tax Assessment Presentation by Danny Womack
• SPLOST Proposals and Operating Expenses discussion
• Service Delivery Strategy Discussion regarding Parks & Recreation
• Update on Relocation of Rome City Police Department
• Update on SPLOST Streetscape Project

The committee approved the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting. Members discussed tax assessment processes, SPLOST project updates, and the potential relocation of the Rome City Police Department, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (common consent)

Land Bank Authority

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority will consider property updates including new home builds at 1 Orchid Place and 7 Forsyth St, a donation at 303 E. 20th St, and a contract for 305-311 E. 20th St. The board will also hold an executive session to approve a donation of 216 E. 20th St to TRED and discuss property purchase requests for 0 Billy Pyle Rd and 0 Payne Ave.

• New home builds at 1 Orchid Place and 7 Forsyth St
• Donation of 303 E. 20th St
• Contract for 305-311 E. 20th St
• Executive session: approval of 216 E. 20th St donation to TRED
• Property purchase requests: 0 Billy Pyle Rd and 0 Payne Ave

The Board approved the transfer of a property to TRED and accepted purchase offers for two vacant lots. The Board also approved the May meeting minutes and reviewed updates on several residential construction projects.

• Approved transfer of 216 E. 20th Street to TRED with a one-time lot cleaning up to $2,000.00
• Accepted $2,800.00 offer from Jeffery Towe for parcel H13P200 (0 Payne Avenue)
• Accepted $15,000.00 offer from Iglesia Evangelica Luz Y Verdad for parcel H13Y678 (0 Billy Pyle Road)
• Approved May meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will meet to consider three rezoning requests and one special use permit. The City Commission will hold a public hearing on June 20 for the city rezoning cases, and the County Commission will hold a public hearing on June 27 for the county special use permit.

• Rezoning of 410 E 1st St. from Office Institutional to Neighborhood Office Commercial
• Rezoning of 1005 North 2nd Ave. from Multifamily Residential to Urban Mixed Use
• Rezoning of three parcels at Ford St., Old Lindale Rd., and Blackwelder Ln. from Multifamily Residential to Heavy Industrial
• Special use permit for a campsite and farm retreat at 601 Morgan Dairy Rd., Cave Spring

The Commission approved an ordinance to amend the ULDC regarding Zoning Procedures Law and granted two rezoning requests in the City of Rome. A special use permit request for a campsite and farm retreat in Floyd County was tabled.

• Approved ULDC amendment to incorporate HB 1405 Zoning Procedures Law changes (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 410 E 1st St. from Office Institutional to Neighborhood Office Commercial (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Ford St., 0 Old Lindale Rd., and 0 Blackwelder Ln. from Multifamily Residential to Heavy Industrial, conditioned on merger with parcel J15Y001 (8-0)
• Tabled special use permit request for campsite and farm retreat at 601 Morgan Dairy Rd. (8-0)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission held a called meeting on May 30, 2023. The agenda included an executive session regarding water litigation and consideration of a water resolution.

• Executive session to discuss water litigation
• Consideration of a water resolution

The Rome City Commission adopted a resolution to settle lawsuits concerning PFAS in the city's water supply. The commission authorized the City Attorney and City Manager to finalize settlement documents, including an agreement with Dalton Utilities.

• Adopted resolution regarding PFAS water supply lawsuit settlements (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney and City Manager to execute settlement documents (Unanimous)
• Authorized settlement agreement with Dalton Utilities (Unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Committee

The Community Redevelopment Committee is meeting to approve the April 26, 2023 minutes and receive community development reports, including a 2022 CDBG budget amendment and a property request from NWGHA. They will also get an update on the Martha Berry and North Broad Tax Allocation Districts (TADs).

• Approval of April 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• 2022 CDBG budget amendment
• NWGHA property request
• Update on Martha Berry and North Broad TADs

The committee approved transferring two city-owned parcels on Maple Avenue to the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority for a potential school or affordable housing. Members also approved a budget amendment to fund repairs at the Floyd Training Center. Funding of $4,448,942 was secured for the Banty Jones Park Improvements Project.

• Approved transfer of Parcel J14K247 and a portion of J14K246 to NWGHA
• Approved moving $185,000 from Banty Jones Park to Floyd Training Center in 2022 CDBG Budget
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes by common consent

Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission

The Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the tire amnesty program, and receive operations and financial reports for the Recycling Center and Walker Mountain Landfill. No new business is listed.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Tire Amnesty Program update
• Recycling Center operations and financial reports
• Walker Mountain Landfill operations and financial reports

The Commission approved a proposal for a two-day Tire Amnesty program funded by grants. A contract for a second scale at the Walker Mountain Landfill was awarded to Wingfield Scales for $125,200.

• Approved proposal for Tire Amnesty program
• Awarded $125,200 contract to Wingfield Scales for second landfill scale
• Approved March meeting minutes by common consent

Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful Committee

The Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful Committee will review minutes, hear reports on cleanups and code enforcement, and discuss old and new business including GreenFest, a Lindale cleanup with Floyd County Police, a garden update from the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority, and the Governor's Circle Recognition Award. Upcoming events include a river cleanup on June 2nd.

• Floyd County Police and KRFB Lindale Cleanup
• Northwest GA Housing Authority Garden update
• Governor's Circle Recognition Award
• GreenFest at Johnson Elementary School update
• River Cleanup with GA Power and Keep Bartow Beautiful on June 2nd

The committee approved the appointment of Ginger Rowston as a new board member. Members reviewed the success of the GreenFest event at Johnson Elementary School and discussed plans to standardize the program for other schools.

• Approved March 27 meeting minutes by common consent
• Approved appointment of Ginger Rowston to the KRFB Board

City Commission

The City Commission will review several zoning changes, including a request to rezone Technology Pkwy NW from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial. The commission will also consider an ordinance to close a portion of Park Court.

• Ordinance for closing a portion of Park Court
• Annexation request for 7 Billy Pyle Rd.
• Rezoning Technology Pkwy NW from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Rezoning 1219 East 2nd Ave. SE from Community Commercial to Light Industrial
• Transfer of Parcel H13Y678 to Land Bank Authority

The City Commission approved the closure of a portion of Park Court and the annexation of 7 Billy Pyle Road. Two rezoning requests were granted, including one for a wood incinerator operation on Technology Parkway. The Commission also approved transferring city property on Billy Pyle Road to the Rome/Floyd Land Bank Authority.

• Approved ordinance to close portion of Park Court and deed property to owners (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 7 Billy Pyle Road with Suburban Residential zoning (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Technology Parkway from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of 1219 E. 2nd Ave from Community Commercial to Light Industrial (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Billy Pyle Road property to Rome/Floyd Land Bank Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider four variance requests for properties in Rome, GA. These include requests to reduce road frontage, lot width, and front setback requirements. The board will also approve minutes from the April meeting.

• BOA23-04-03: Reduce road frontage to 0' at 414 Kasonawich Rd (Agricultural Residential)
• BOA23-04-01: Reduce lot width from 300' to 66.24', 93.60', 140.17' at 2021 Maple Rd/Ave and 2025 Maple Ave (Community Commercial)
• BOA23-05-02: Reduce front setback from 25' to 22' and allow secondary structure closer to right-of-way at 39 Juniper Dr (Suburban Residential)
• BOA23-05-03: Reduce road frontage to 0' at 459 Fred Kelly Rd (Suburban Residential)

The Board of Adjustments approved three zoning variance requests regarding lot width, setbacks, and road frontage. One request to reduce road frontage at 414 Kasonawich Rd was denied.

• Denied road frontage reduction at 414 Kasonawich Rd (6-0)
• Approved lot width reduction for 2021 Maple Rd, 2021 Maple Ave, and 2025 Maple Ave (6-0)
• Approved front setback reduction and secondary structure placement at 39 Juniper Dr (6-0)
• Approved road frontage reduction at 459 Fred Kelly Rd with condition of Grant of Easement in Chain of Title (6-0)
• Approved April 2023 meeting minutes by common consent
• Approved meeting agenda by common consent

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive a presentation from the Rome Board of Education on the 2023-24 budget. Members will also review the December 2022 end-of-year unaudited financial statements and a 2022 budget revision.

• Rome Board of Education presentation of 2023-24 Budget
• Review December 2022 end of year unaudited Financial Statements
• Review 2022 Budget revision

The committee reviewed the proposed FY2024 budget for Rome City Schools and the unaudited December 2022 financial statements. No formal votes were taken on the budget items, but a follow-up meeting was scheduled for June 12. The March 15 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved minutes from March 15 meeting (common consent)
• Scheduled Rome City Schools budget review for June 12 at 5 pm

Public Safety Committee

The Rome, GA Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from Animal Control, Emergency Management, E911, Fire, and Police departments. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of a call to order, approval of minutes, and these routine updates, with no specific action items listed.

• Monthly report from Animal Control
• Monthly report from Emergency Management
• Monthly report from E911
• Monthly report from Fire department
• Monthly report from Police department

The committee received activity reports from Animal Control, EMA, E911, Fire, and Police departments. No new ordinances or contracts were voted on, though city attorneys agreed to review public assembly ordinances following a guest's concerns regarding constitutional compliance.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting

Downtown Development Authority

The board approved the April 2023 minutes and BID financials. Members recommended Kevin Dillmon for a board position, pending city commission readings. The board discussed parking study data and a potential ice-skating rink sponsorship.

• Approved April 2023 Minutes (All in favor)
• Approved BID Financials for Design ($68,511) and Promotions ($42,091) accounts (All in favor)
• Recommended Kevin Dillmon as newest board member (All in favor)
• Denied Swerve’s sidewalk permit application

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

The Public Works, Traffic, and Transit Committee will review routine items including police traffic reports, transit updates, and financial reports, plus old business on the River District. New business includes a request to make Peachtree Street one-way, a request to close an alley off Cherry Street, and permits for two community events. The agenda is mostly routine with a few actionable requests.

• Request to make Peachtree Street one-way
• Request to close alley off Cherry Street
• Chamber Street Annual Father's and Kids Block Party, June 17, 4PM-9PM
• Rock the Block Kids Day Back to School Bash, July 20, 5PM-7PM
• Myrtle Hill Welcome Angel update

The committee approved two community block parties and the closure of an alley on Cherry Street. It also authorized an $8,000 chainsaw sculpture for Myrtle Hill Cemetery and tabled a request to make Peachtree Street one-way pending traffic studies.

• Approved 12-foot 'Welcoming Angel' sculpture for Myrtle Hill Cemetery ($8,000) by common consent
• Approved Father’s and Kids Block Party on Chamber Street for June 17 (carried)
• Approved Rock the Block Kids Day Back to School Bash on East 14th Street for July 20 (carried)
• Approved request to close alley between #6 and #8 Cherry Street (carried)
• Tabled request to make Peachtree Street one-way until after development completion and traffic studies (carried)
• Approved May 10 meeting minutes by common consent

City Commission

The City Commission will review several zoning changes, including a request to rezone property on Technology Pkwy NW from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial. The agenda also includes a first reading for an ordinance to close a portion of Park Court.

• Ordinance to close a portion of Park Court
• Rezoning 7 Billy Pyle Rd. from Suburban Residential to Annexation (No Change)
• Rezoning Technology Pkwy NW from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Rezoning 1219 East 2nd Ave. SE from Community Commercial to Light Industrial
• Second reading of the Broadband Ordinance

The City Commission unanimously approved the revocation of the liquor pouring license for Peaches due to food/drink ratio requirements. The Commission also approved a resolution supporting $200 million in bonds for Advent Hospital and adopted a Broadband Ordinance.

• Approved resolution supporting $200 million in Advent Hospital bonds (unanimous)
• Adopted Broadband Ordinance to declare Rome a Broadband Ready Community (unanimous)
• Approved GMA District 1 Officers slate (unanimous)
• Appointed Taylor McMichael to the Alcohol Control Commission (unanimous)
• Approved revocation of liquor pouring license for Peaches (unanimous)
• Approved delaying Peaches license revocation until May 15 (5-3)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Land Bank Authority

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority will discuss property updates including new home builds at 1 Orchid Place and 7 Forsyth St, a donation of 303 E. 20th St, and demo estimates. The board will also consider approving a donation of 216 E. 20th St to TRED and a property purchase request for 521 Branham Ave in executive session.

• New home builds at 1 Orchid Place and 7 Forsyth St
• Donation of 303 E. 20th St discussed
• Demo estimates for properties
• Approval of 216 E. 20th St donation to TRED
• Property purchase request for 521 Branham Ave

The Rome/Floyd Land Bank Authority approved the sale of a vacant lot at 521 Branham Avenue to Brandon Pilcher for $1,000, with plans to build a low-income single-family home. The board also discussed a community garden request, property updates, and tabled a decision on donating a property to TRED due to recusals.

• Approved sale of 521 Branham Avenue to Brandon Pilcher for $1,000 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April meeting (motion carried)
• Tabled decision on donating 216 E. 20th Street to TRED due to lack of quorum
• Authorized staff to negotiate purchase of three parcels on E. 20th Street
• Authorized staff to contact contractor for rehabilitation of 312 Kingston Avenue

Water & Sewer Committee

The Water and Sewer Committee approved moving the new reverse osmosis water treatment plant to a Riverside Parkway location, abandoning the original Blossom Hill site due to construction risks and the former Celanese site due to remediation delays. The plant is needed to meet upcoming EPA limits on PFAS chemicals by 2025. The motion was made by Commissioner McDaniel and seconded by Commissioner Beeman.

• Approved moving new water treatment plant to Riverside Parkway location (motion by McDaniel, seconded by Beeman)

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will review 12 requests, including annexations, rezonings, and special use permits, and will make recommendations to the Rome City Commission and Floyd County Commission, which will hold public hearings later in May. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a staff report.

• Annexation at 7 Billy Pyle Rd. (no change in use or zoning)
• Rezoning from Light to Heavy Industrial at 0 Technology Pkwy NW
• Rezoning from Community Commercial to Light Industrial at 1219 East 2nd Ave. SE
• Special use permit for American Legion Post 5 at 493 Jones Bend Rd. NE
• Special use permit for event/wedding venue at 777 Youngs Mill Rd.

The Rome-Floyd Planning Commission voted on multiple rezoning and special use permit applications. A motion to deny rezoning of 0 Technology Pkwy from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial failed 5-2, sending a recommendation of approval to the Rome City Commission. Other items included approval of annexation at 7 Billy Pyle Rd, rezoning at 1219 E 2nd Ave to Light Industrial, and several other zoning changes and special use permits, mostly approved unanimously.

• Approved annexation at 7 Billy Pyle Rd with no change in use or zoning (7-0)
• Motion to deny rezoning at 0 Technology Pkwy from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial failed 5-2; recommendation of approval sent to Rome City Commission
• Approved rezoning at 1219 E 2nd Ave from Community Commercial to Light Industrial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 990 Fosters Mill Rd from Heavy Industrial to Agricultural Residential (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1791 Wax Rd from Office Institutional to Suburban Residential with surveyor plat (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for American Legion Post 5 at 493 Jones Bend Rd with conditions (7-0)
• Tabled special use permit for event/wedding venue at 777 Youngs Mill Rd until further traffic information obtained (7-0)
• Motion to deny special use permit for manufactured home at 7 Nanellen Rd failed 5-2; recommendation of approval sent to Floyd County Commission

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Rome-Floyd County Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting for a routine session that includes introductions, an overview of the committee, a report on the Regional Transportation District (RTD), and discussion of roles. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or public hearings.

• Overview of CAC
• RTD Report discussion
• Roles discussion

The Citizens Advisory Committee met on May 3, 2023, and received an update from RTD on its role, funding sources, and micro-transit (public Uber) planning. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

Alcohol Control Commission

The Alcohol Control Commission is meeting to consider a new Beer Package License for Discount Grocery at 1301 Shorter Avenue, hear an alcohol sales permit appeal, and hold a license hearing regarding the food/drink ratio at Peaches, 325 Broad Street. They will also review a police report and approve prior minutes.

• New Beer Package License request for Discount Grocery, 1301 Shorter Avenue, by Viral Mayurkumar Desai
• Alcohol Sales Permit Appeal
• License Hearing: Food/Drink Ratio at Peaches, 325 Broad Street

The Alcohol Control Commission approved a new beer package license for Discount Grocery. The commission recommended that the City Commission suspend the liquor pouring license for Peaches due to food/drink ratio deficiencies. The board also discussed state regulations regarding coin operated amusement machines.

• Approved beer package license for Discount Grocery at 1301 Shorter Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Commission that liquor pouring license at Peaches be suspended (3-1)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Committee

The Community Redevelopment Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive community development reports, and discuss updates on the Martha Berry and North Broad Tax Allocation Districts (TADs). They will also discuss Parcel H13Y678. The agenda is mostly routine, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of March 22, 2022, meeting minutes
• Update on Martha Berry TAD
• Update on North Broad TAD
• Discussion of Parcel H13Y678

The committee approved transferring a city-owned vacant lot to the Land Bank Authority for marketing and sale. Members also reviewed funding and design plans for Banty Jones Park and proposed administrative structures for the Martha Berry and North Broad TADs.

• Approved minutes of March 22, 2023, meeting
• Approved motion to transfer Parcel H13Y678 to the LBA for market sale

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests involving residential and commercial properties. The meeting also includes a first reading of a Broadband Ordinance and a resolution authorizing a contract with Verizon.

• Rezoning 5 W. Callahan Street from High Density Traditional Residential to Community Commercial
• Rezoning 118 Holder Street from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential with a duplex special use permit
• Rezoning 101 Rogers Drive NW and Rogers Drive NW from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential
• Rezoning 2021 Maple Road and 2021 Maple Avenue from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential
• Resolution to authorize City Manager to execute Verizon contract

The City Commission unanimously approved four property rezoning requests and a no-cost contract with Verizon for the Water and Sewer Division. The commission also appointed Doug Phipps to the Alcohol Control Commission and held a first reading of a Broadband Ordinance.

• Approved rezoning 5 West Callahan Street to Community Commercial (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 118 Holder Street to High Density Traditional Residential and issued SUP for a duplex (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 101 Rogers Drive NW to Suburban Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 2021 Maple Road to High Density Traditional Residential (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Verizon contract for Water and Sewer Division at no cost to the City (Unanimous)
• Appointed Doug Phipps to the Rome Alcohol Control Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Placed Broadband Ordinance on first reading; vote scheduled for May 8

Board of Adjustments

The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider eight variance requests on April 20, 2023. These include reducing front setbacks on Eden Valley Rd, reducing a buffer and parking at 19 ½ E Main St, and various other setback, height, and road frontage changes. The board will also approve minutes from the March meeting and modify the agenda if needed.

• BOA23-04-02: Reduce front setbacks for six lots on Eden Valley Rd from 20 ft to 12-18 ft.
• BOA23-04-04: Reduce buffer from 30' to 15', rear setback from 30' to 10', access from 60' to 0', and parking from 1 to 0 at 19 ½ E Main St.
• BOA23-04-07: Reduce front/side setbacks to 5', increase height from 45' to 64', and reduce parking from 106 to 103 spaces at 0 East 1st St.
• BOA23-04-08: Reduce rear setback from 25' to 7' at 1393 Old Rockmart Rd.
• BOA23-04-10: Reduce rear and side setbacks to 5' at 6 McCrary Dr.

The Board of Adjustments denied a request for setbacks, parking, and height variances for a proposed hotel at 0 East 1st St. However, the Board approved eight other zoning variance applications for residential and commercial properties.

• Denied variance for setbacks, parking, and height at 0 East 1st St (5-0)
• Approved front setback reductions for lots at 0 Eden Valley Rd (5-0)
• Approved buffer, setback, and parking reductions at 19 ½ E Main St and 20 Morningside Dr with no ingress/egress from 20 Morningside Dr (5-0)
• Approved secondary structure placement at 402 Melson Rd (5-0)
• Approved road frontage reduction to 58' at 395 Powell Rd (5-0)
• Approved rear setback reduction at 1393 Old Rockmart Rd (5-0)
• Approved road frontage reduction to 0' at 1871 Kingstown Hwy (5-0)
• Approved rear and side setback reductions at 6 McCrary Dr (5-0)

Transportation Policy Committee (TPC)

The Transportation Policy Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive reports from member agencies, and discuss safety performance measures (PM2/PM3). A 30-day public comment period is open ahead of a called meeting on May 10 for an amendment vote and resolution. The TIP funding update and Citizens Advisory Committee members will also be addressed.

• Safety Performance Reports/PM2 PM3 review
• 30-day public comment period for amendment and resolution
• Called meeting scheduled for May 10 for amendment vote and resolution
• TIP Funding Update
• Citizens Advisory Committee members discussion

The committee approved an administrative modification to update construction costs for a project in Rome. Members received reports on local paving progress and upcoming federal grant opportunities for carbon reduction and street safety.

• Approved funding update for SR 1/US 27 @ Big Dry Creek/Oostanaula River to $5,785,900 (common consent)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine procedural items and one public hearing. The main item is a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property at 303 East 1st Avenue in the Between the Rivers Historic District. The commission will also approve minutes from the March meeting.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness COA816-23 for 303 East 1st Avenue, Between the Rivers Historic District
• Approval of March 2023 meeting minutes
• Determination of quorum and agenda approval

The Commission approved a request to install twelve windows at 303 East 1st Avenue to facilitate the conversion of the building into four apartments. The board also approved the city's mural guidelines.

• Approved COA 816-23 for 12 windows at 303 East 1st Avenue (4-0)
• Approved mural guidelines

Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)

The Technical Coordinating Committee will review a virtual presentation on carbon reduction. The committee will also receive updates on safety performance reports and TIP funding.

• Carbon Reduction Virtual Presentation by Candace Foster, Modern Mobility
• Safety Performance Reports/PM2 PM3 public comment period
• Scheduled meeting for amendment vote and resolution on May 10

The committee discussed a $800K grant for carbon reduction over five years and reviewed updates on local paving and bridge projects. Two TIP funding amendments were identified for projects on SR 1/US 27 and SR 1/SR 20/US 27. The January minutes were not approved pending edits.

• Tabled approval of January minutes pending edits to pedestrian crossing language
• Identified TIP Administrative Modification for SR 1/US 27 @ Big Dry Creek to $5,785,900
• Identified TIP Amendment for SR 1/SR 20/US 27 @ Etowah River ROW cost to $7,180,800

Alcohol Control Commission

The Alcohol Control Commission will consider six new alcohol package license requests for various businesses, including beer, wine, and liquor licenses. They will also hear an alcohol sales permit appeal by Hope McAlee and a license hearing for Food/Drink Ration Peaches at 325 Broad Street. The meeting includes roll call, approval of February minutes, a police report, and adjournment.

• New Beer Package License for ZF Dreams, Inc, 2811 Martha Berry Hwy NW, to Satwant Singh
• New Beer Package License for 5th Avenue Food Mart, 1102 N. 5th Avenue, to Satwant Singh
• New Beer, Wine, Liquor Package License for Cherokee Valley, LLC, corner of Riverside Parkway and Riverside Industrial Drive, to Sunil Mittal
• New Beer Package License for K & A Mart, LLC, 1807 Maple Avenue SW, to Khuram Ramzanali
• Alcohol Sales Permit Appeal by Hope McAlee and License Hearing for Food/Drink Ration Peaches, 325 Broad Street

The Commission unanimously approved six applications for beer, wine, and liquor package licenses. It also granted an alcohol sales permit appeal for a convicted felon. A license hearing for Peaches was continued to May 1 pending submission of food acquisition receipts.

• Approved beer package license for ZF Dreams Inc. at 2811 Martha Berry Hwy NW (unanimous)
• Approved beer package license for 5th Avenue Food Mart at 1102 N. 5th Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved beer, wine, and liquor package license for Cherokee Valley, LLC at Riverside Parkway and Riverside Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved beer package license for K & A Mart, LLC at 1807 Maple Avenue SW (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine package license for R & K Business 2023, LLC at 1928 Shorter Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine package license for Shop N Save at 1303 Shorter Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales permit appeal for Hope McAlee (unanimous)
• Tabled license hearing for Peaches until May 1, 2023, pending receipt of food documentation

Land Bank Authority

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority will discuss contractor updates on new home builds and property donations, and take action on a financial contribution to an Adult Financial Literacy Program and a property donation to TRED. The meeting also includes approval of March minutes and a financial report.

• New home builds at 1 Orchid Place and 7 Forsyth St
• Closing on 254A Bunratty Way within 30 days
• Approval of financial contribution to the Adult Financial Literacy Program
• Approval of 216 E. 20th St donation to TRED
• Board to review 521 Branham Ave application in May

The Board approved a $1,000 partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs Adult Financial Literacy Program for 2023. The Board also authorized staff to seek contractors for the restoration of a home at 312 Kingston Avenue. A vote to donate property at 216 E. 20th Street to TRED was postponed.

• Approved $1,000 partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs Adult Financial Literacy Program for 2023
• Authorized staff to contact contractors for the restoration of 312 Kingston Avenue
• Approved March meeting minutes
• Postponed vote on donating 216 E. 20th Street to TRED

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and financials, swearing in a new board member, and discussing a temporary public art installation. They will also review the 2023 Impact Grant program and receive updates on parking and the Georgia Economic Placemaking initiative.

• Swear-in D.J. Rickman as new board member
• Approve February and March 2023 meeting minutes
• Approve BID financials
• Discuss temporary public art: floral installation
• Review 2023 Impact Grant program

The Board approved a temporary floral art installation and the BID financials. D.J. Rickman was sworn in as a new board member. Members discussed a parking study and potential upgrades to Rotary Plaza through the Georgia Economic Placemaking program.

• Sworn in D.J. Rickman as DDA Board member
• Approved February 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved BID Financials: Design account $56,696 and Promotions account $51,757 (unanimous)
• Approved floral art installation project for Opera Alley (unanimous)

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

The Public Works, Transit Committee and Traffic Commission is meeting to review police traffic reports, transit operations and finances, and old business on Bird Scooters. New business includes street closure requests for a Netflix production, an event by One Community United, and a proposal to paint a yellow curb on a portion of Shorter Industrial. The committee will also hear departmental monthly reports.

• Review of traffic accident/DUI report
• Transit updates and financial report
• Bird Scooters old business discussion
• Between the Rivers street closure requests for Netflix production
• Yellow curb proposal for a portion of Shorter Industrial

The committee approved a one-year pilot program for Bird scooters and bicycles. Road closure requests for a Netflix production and the One Community United event were granted. The committee also approved installing a yellow curb on Shorter Industrial Blvd.

• Approved one-year pilot program for Bird scooters and bicycles
• Approved road closure requests for Netflix production on East 3rd Street and East 4th Avenue
• Approved pedestrian bridge closure for One Community United on September 17th (1:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
• Approved request for yellow curb along the fence line of the Floyd County Water Department pump station on Shorter Industrial Blvd.
• Approved March meeting minutes

General Administration Committee

The General Administration Committee will consider a new broadband ordinance and receive updates on the Youth Council. The committee will also review financial and operational reports from Stonebridge Golf Course, Rome Tennis Center, Barron Stadium, IT, Human Resources, and Risk Management.

• Broadband Ordinance – Brice Wood
• Youth Council – Kelley Parker
• Stonebridge Golf Course Financial Statements
• Rome Tennis Center Financials, Staffing, Programming, Facilities
• Barron Stadium Report – Chris Boden

The General Administration Committee moved to send a draft Broadband Ordinance to the Commission to make the city eligible for state and federal internet connectivity grants. The committee also approved continued partnership with Rome City Schools to develop a Youth Council.

• Approved sending the Broadband Ordinance to the Commission for approval
• Approved continuing work with Rome City Schools on the Youth Council
• Approved minutes from August 23, 2022, October 6, 2022, and February 2, 2023

City Commission

The City Commission will review several first-reading rezoning applications for properties on W. Callahan Street, Holder Street, Rogers Drive NW, and Maple Road. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Community Development Week, National Fair Housing Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

• Rezoning 5 W. Callahan Street from High Density Traditional Residential to Community Commercial
• Rezoning 118 Holder Street from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential with a special use permit for a duplex
• Rezoning 101 Rogers Drive NW and Rogers Drive NW from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential
• Rezoning 2021 Maple Road and 2021 Maple Avenue from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential
• Approval of October—December 2022 Recycling Deficit Invoices

The City Commission unanimously approved settlements related to national prescription opiate litigation and a memorandum of understanding with the State of Georgia. The commission also voted to pay two shares of a recycling center deficit totaling $137,382.20.

• Approved settlement from Publix Supermarkets, Inc. regarding National Prescription Opiate Litigation (unanimous)
• Approved settlement memorandum of understanding between the State of Georgia and local governments regarding opioid lawsuit (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $68,691.10 for the City's share of the Q3 2022 recycling deficit (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $68,691.10 for the portion of the recycling center deficit due from the Solid Waste Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Melvon Ingram as alternate member on the 2023 Citizens SPLOST Committee (unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• First reading held for four rezonings and one special use permit; public hearing set for April 24

Water & Sewer Committee

The Rome Water and Sewer Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss operational updates, water and sewer connections, and the Chulio Hills sewer project. The agenda is mostly routine with continued discussion on the sewer project.

• Review and approval of March 2, 2023 minutes
• Financial report by Rhinehart
• Operations update by Hackett/Boyd
• Water and sewer connections update
• Chulio Hills sewer continued discussion

The committee approved the March 2, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed 2022 completed works and proposed 2023 water and sewer replacements, including a projected $4-5 million Burwell Creek project. The Chulio Hills Sewer Project was referred to the SPLOST Committee for further action.

• Approved March 2, 2023, minutes

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will hear eight requests, including rezoning and special use permits for properties in Rome and Floyd County. Items include a rezoning at 5 W Callahan St from residential to commercial, a duplex permit at 118 Holder St, and several other land-use changes. The commission will also review minutes and staff reports.

• Rezoning of 5 W Callahan St from High Density Traditional Residential to Community Commercial
• Special use permit for a duplex at 118 Holder St with rezoning to High Density Traditional Residential
• Rezoning of 101 Rogers Dr NW from Light Industrial to Suburban Residential
• Special use permit for additional RV spots at 6770 Cave Spring Rd
• Rezoning of 111 Cypress St and adjacent parcels to Multifamily Residential

The Commission approved four city rezoning requests and two special use permits for recreational facilities. One multifamily rezoning request was denied, and one application was withdrawn.

• Denied rezoning to Multifamily Residential for 111 Cypress St, 32 Dogwood St, and 0 Cypress St (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to Community Commercial for 5 W Callahan St with staff conditions (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to High Density Traditional Residential and special use permit for duplex at 118 Holder St with staff conditions (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to Suburban Residential for 101 Rogers Dr NW and 0 Rogers Dr NW with staff conditions (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to High Density Traditional Residential for 2021 Maple Rd and 2021 Maple Ave with staff conditions (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for 10-12 RV spots at 6770 and 0 Cave Spring Rd with environmental review (7-0)
• Approved request to withdraw rezoning application for 326 and 30 Old Freeman Ferry Rd SE (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for RV park at 150 Burton Rd (5-2)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will conduct a work session regarding the Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). No specific projects or dollar amounts were listed for discussion in the agenda.

• Special Local Option Sales Tax discussion

Joint Services Committee

The Joint Services Committee is meeting to discuss SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) updates and other business. The agenda includes welcome, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• SPLOST updates

The committee confirmed the city, county, and Cave Spring appointees for the SPLOST Committee. Members discussed the possibility of a 6-year SPLOST term with the final year dedicated to transportation. No final decision was made regarding the term length or a proposed water park partnership.

• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes by common consent
• Confirmed SPLOST Committee County appointees: Evie McNiece, Mike Burnes, Keara Leonard, Brad Doyle, Cleve Jackson, Corey Townsend, and Ladonna Collins (alternate)
• Confirmed SPLOST Committee City appointees: Monica Shepard, Sam Burrell, Jr., Jake Hager, and Wendy Davis
• Confirmed SPLOST Committee Cave Spring appointee: Nick McLemore
• Agreed to maintain one alternate each for the city and county

Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission

The Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission is meeting to review and approve minutes, discuss old and new business, and receive reports on recycling center and landfill operations and finances. New business includes a traffic congestion complaint and a former recycling center site compliance report for the EPD.

• Traffic congestion complaint (Jenkins)
• Former recycling center site CSR for EPD (Jenkins)
• Recycling center operations report (Wells)
• Recycling center financial report (Floyd County)
• Walker Mountain Landfill operations report (Stone) and financial report (Rhinehart)

The Commission voted to proceed with installing a second scale at the landfill to reduce traffic congestion. Members also approved allocating up to $50,000 toward a tire program, utilizing grant funding.

• Approved motion to proceed with installing a second scale at the old scale house (carried)
• Approved up to $50,000 toward a tire program (carried)
• Approved January meeting minutes by common consent

Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful Committee

The Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful Committee will review and approve minutes, hear reports on cleanups and code enforcement, and discuss old business including the appointment of Brooke Brinson as chairman, purchasing a dump trailer, and planning the Green Fest at West End Elementary. New business includes welcoming new members, expanding Green Fest to city and county PBIS programs, an Earth Day event with Ball Corporation, a yard sign roundup initiative, and declaring April as KRFB Month and Earth Month.

• Purchasing dump trailer
• KRFB 'Green Fest' at West End Elementary School, April 2023
• Earth Day Event - Ball Corporation Family Day
• Yard sign 'roundup' initiative with multiple departments
• April 26th 11AM-12PM Water Reclamation Tour

The committee approved the appointment of Ginger Rowston as a new board member. Members discussed upcoming educational events at Johnson Elementary and a water reclamation tour. The committee also noted the purchase of a dump trailer using a BRACE grant.

• Approved January 23 meeting minutes by common consent
• Approved appointment of Ginger Rowston to KRFB Board
• Decided to move monthly meetings from the 4th Monday to avoid conflict with City Commission meetings

City Commission

The City Commission will review several land use items including annexations and rezoning requests. The agenda also includes resolutions for a partial street closing on Park Court and a name change for the Senior Citizens Center.

• Annexation of 210 Harrison Road NW
• Rezoning of 936 N. 2nd Avenue to High Density Traditional Residential with a duplex special use permit
• Rezoning of Technology Pkwy NW from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Rezoning of 1008 Calhoun Avenue to High Density Traditional Residential
• Resolution for Park Court partial closing

The Commission approved a consultant agreement for the Riverside Parkway and State Route 1 Loop intersection and granted several rezoning and annexation requests. A rezoning request for an incinerator on Technology Parkway was sent back to the Planning Commission. The board also approved a food/drink ratio variance for Steel N Spirits.

• Approved consultant agreement and Task Order #1 for Riverside Parkway and State Route 1 Loop intersection (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 210 Harrison Road with Suburban Residential zoning (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 936 N 2nd Avenue to High Density Traditional Residential and issued duplex special use permit (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1008 Calhoun Avenue to High Density Traditional Residential (Unanimous)
• Sent Technology Parkway NW rezoning request back to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to close a portion of Park Court (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to rename Senior Citizen Center to Rome Community Center (Unanimous)
• Approved food/drink ratio variance for Steel N Spirits with 11:00 p.m. closing requirement (6-2)

Community Redevelopment Committee

The Community Redevelopment Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive community development and project manager reports, and get updates on the North Broad Youth Center SPLOST project and redevelopment areas in Martha Berry and North Rome. They will also discuss annexation and other business.

• Approval of March 1, 2022, meeting minutes
• Update on North Broad Youth Center SPLOST project
• Update on redevelopment areas: Martha Berry and North Rome
• Discussion of annexation

The committee approved the March 1, 2023, meeting minutes. Members received updates on Land Bank renovations and several grant applications submitted for the 2024 fiscal year. The Martha Berry and North Rome redevelopment project was placed on hold.

• Approved March 1, 2023, meeting minutes by common consent
• Placed Martha Berry and North Rome redevelopment project on hold
• Extended the March 30, 2023, vote date for the redevelopment area

Public Safety Committee

The Rome Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from Animal Control, Emergency Management, E911, Fire, and Police. The agenda consists of routine updates and no specific action items or proposals are listed.

• Monthly report from Animal Control
• Monthly report from Emergency Management
• Monthly report from E911
• Monthly report from Fire
• Monthly report from Police

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members received activity reports from Animal Control/PAWS, Emergency Management, E911, Fire, and Police departments. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting

Tree Board

The Rome Tree Board is meeting to review minutes, hear reports from city and county officials, and discuss old and new business. Key items include sidewalk damage from Mitchell Plaza trees, tree planting between the rivers, and Arbor Day updates. The meeting is a regular session with no public hearings or major financial decisions.

• Mitchell Plaza trees and sidewalk damage discussion
• Between the Rivers tree planting update
• Arbor Day update
• Mitchell Plaza tree selection

Board of Adjustments

The Rome Board of Adjustments will meet to consider six variance requests from property owners seeking relief from zoning requirements. The requests include reducing required parking spaces at two commercial properties, reducing a rear setback, and allowing solar panels and fences that deviate from standard rules. The board will also approve minutes from its December 2022 meeting.

• BOA23-03-01: Reduce parking from 55 to 35 spaces at 0 Fosters Mill Rd (Community Commercial)
• BOA23-03-02: Reduce parking from 55 to 35 spaces at 0 Blacks Bluff Rd (Community Commercial)
• BOA23-03-07: Reduce rear setback from 25 to 5 feet at 2 Belle Meade Dr (High Density Traditional Residential)
• BOA23-03-03: Solar panels facing public right-of-way at 6 Windsor Rd SW (Suburban Residential)
• BOA23-03-04 and BOA23-03-06: Fence height and placement variances at 311 and 315 E 7th St

The Board approved requests for reduced parking at two commercial sites, a rear setback reduction for a residential structure, and the placement of solar panels. Two applications to maintain fences over 6 feet in height were denied.

• Approved reducing parking spaces from 55 to 35 at 0 Fosters Mill Rd (6-0)
• Approved reducing parking spaces from 55 to 35 at 0 Blacks Bluff Rd (6-0)
• Approved reducing rear setback from 25 to 5 feet at 2 Belle Meade Dr, limited to the proposed structure (6-0)
• Approved solar panel placement facing public right-of-way at 6 Windsor Rd SW (6-0)
• Denied request to maintain fence over 6 feet and closer to public right-of-way at 311 E. 7th St (6-0)
• Denied request to maintain fence over 6 feet at 315 E. 7th St (6-0)
• Approved December 2022 meeting minutes by common consent

Historic Preservation Commission

The Rome Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Between the Rivers Historic District, and to continue discussing mural guidelines. The public can attend and sign in at the start.

• COA 813-23: 330 Broad Street, Between the Rivers Historic District
• COA 814-23: 415 East 2nd Avenue, Between the Rivers Historic District
• Old business: Mural Guidelines discussion

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for an interactive mural at 415 East 2nd Avenue. An application for 330 Broad Street was tabled pending further information on façade work and pedestrian safety.

• Approved COA 814-23 for mural at 415 East 2nd Avenue (4-0)
• Tabled COA 813-23 for 330 Broad Street until April 19, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved March 2023 Agenda by common consent
• Approved January 2023 meeting minutes by common consent

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from the November 30, 2022 meeting and to review the February 2023 financial statements. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2022 meeting
• Review of February 2023 financial statements

The committee reviewed February financial statements across multiple city funds, noting that most departments are within budget. The committee authorized City Manager Sammy Rich to discuss the school bond vote with the school board to ensure clarity on the Commission's position.

• Approved minutes from November 30th meeting by common consent
• Authorized City Manager Rich to discuss the school bond vote with the school board

Fire Overview Committee

The Fire Overview Committee is meeting to review financial statements, hear the fire chief's report on operations, manpower, and support, and discuss SPLOST. The agenda is routine, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review financial statements
• Fire chief report on December, January, February stats
• Operations report
• Manpower update
• SPLOST discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the November 2022 meeting. Members received reports on fire department run statistics, personnel promotions, and upcoming capital projects including equipment and facility upgrades.

• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes (common consent)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will hold first readings on four rezoning and annexation requests, all recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. They will also conduct a second reading on an alcohol ordinance amendment for small bars. Several committee appointments and project approvals are on the agenda.

• Annexation of 210 Harrison Road NW into Suburban Residential zoning (no change)
• Rezone 936 N. 2nd Avenue from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential with a special use permit for a duplex
• Rezone Technology Pkwy NW parcels from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Rezone 1008 Calhoun Avenue from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential
• Second reading of Alcohol Ordinance Amendment for Small Bars

The City Commission authorized a contract for the Bruce Hamler Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facility and approved two new disc golf courses. A proposed ordinance to create a 'Small Bar' license category was defeated, though a specific food/drink ratio variance was granted to Combat Market.

• Approved contract with Archer Western Construction LLC for water treatment facility documents not to exceed $585,337 (Unanimous)
• Approved establishment of disc golf courses at GE property and Bob Moore Bridge property (Unanimous)
• Denied proposed small bar alcohol ordinance amendment (3-5)
• Approved food/drink ratio variance for Combat Market with required 10:30 p.m. last call and 11:00 p.m. closing (6-2)
• Approved citizen appointments to SPLOST, Transportation, DDA, Planning, and Landmarking committees (6-2)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The board deferred votes on February 2023 minutes and BID financials to the April meeting because a quorum was not present. The Promotions & Outreach Committee proposed $6,000 in Impact Grants for seven organizations, pending a final board vote via email.

• Tabled approval of February 2023 Minutes (lack of quorum)
• Tabled approval of BID Financials (lack of quorum)
• Proposed $1,000 Impact Grants for Rome Shakespeare Festival, Rome Symphony Orchestra, Rome Little Theatre, Rome International Film Festival, and DeSoto Theatre (pending final board vote)
• Proposed $500 Impact Grants for Going Caching and Schnauzer Fest (pending final board vote)

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

The Public Works and Traffic Committee will review minutes, police traffic reports, transit updates, and a financial report. New business includes requests to close portions of Parks Court and Spider Webb Drive for events, street closures for DDA events, and updates on the Ledbetter Interchange and Riverside Pkwy. Old business includes Riverbend Drive.

• Request to close portion of Parks Court
• Request to close portion of Spider Webb Drive for Juneteenth Celebration, June 17, 9 AM-7 PM
• Street closures for DDA events
• Ledbetter Interchange update
• Riverside Pkwy update

The committee approved the design phase for safety improvements at Riverside Pkwy and Chatillon using $1.4 million in GDOT funds. Several temporary street closures for community events and one permanent partial closure of Parks Court were approved. The board also authorized the installation of a DDA photobooth on Broad Street.

• Approved design for Riverside Pkwy at Chatillon safety project ($1.4M GDOT funds)
• Approved closure of Levy/Trail near Barron Stadium for March 26 soccer event
• Approved partial closure of Parks Court cul-de-sac for townhouse development
• Approved closure of Spider Webb Drive for Juneteenth Celebration on June 17
• Approved Broad Street closures for ROFLO Fest, Fiddlin’ Fest, and First Friday concerts
• Approved installation of a DDA photobooth on the 200 block of Broad Street
• Approved February meeting minutes

Land Bank Authority

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss property updates including new home builds, a donation, and vacant lot bids. They will also consider property purchase requests in executive session and schedule committee meetings.

• New home builds at 312 Kingston Ave
• Donation of 303 E. 20th St
• Vacant lot bids
• Property purchase requests: 712 E. Boundary St and 254A Bunratty Way
• Reschedule April board meeting due to Good Friday

The Board approved the sale of a vacant lot on Bunratty Way to an adjacent owner and denied a purchase offer for a lot on E. Boundary Street. The Authority also announced plans to apply for a National Land Bank Network Innovative Approach Award grant.

• Approved $16,875 sale of 254A Bunratty Way (N11065) to Daniel E. Stafford, subject to Floyd County conveyance
• Denied $7,500 offer for 712 E. Boundary Street (J14O314) from Taylor and Clarisse Reese
• Approved February meeting minutes

Water & Sewer Committee

The committee approved a motion to bring a proposal for a new PFAS treatment plant on Riverside Parkway to the full commission. The plant is designed to meet stricter EPA/EPD regulations and will be built by Archer Western Contractors. The committee also reviewed water treatment facility updates and a potential sewer expansion for Chulio Hills and Jewel Point.

• Approved motion to bring PFAS treatment plant proposal to full commission
• Approved October 6, 2022, minutes by common consent

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will hold a meeting to review several zoning and annexation requests, including a city annexation, multiple rezoning applications, and a special use permit for an RV park. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear staff reports. Final decisions on these requests will be made by the Rome City Commission and Floyd County Commission at later public hearings.

• Annexation of 210 Harrison Rd NW (S-R zoning, no change)
• Rezoning of 936 N. 2nd Ave from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential with SUP for duplex
• Rezoning of 0 Technology Pkwy NW from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Rezoning of 1008 Calhoun Ave from Community Commercial to High Density Traditional Residential
• Special use permit for RV park at 150 Burton Rd

The commission approved four rezoning and annexation requests within the city, including a conditional approval for a wood transfer station. One request to rezone a property to Heavy Commercial in Floyd County was denied.

• Approved annexation of 210 Harrison Rd NW (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 936 N. 2nd Ave. to High Density Traditional Residential and a duplex special use permit (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Technology Pkwy NW from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a wood transfer station, conditioned on air curtain use and EPD compliance (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1008 Calhoun Ave. to High Density Traditional Residential (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 68 Burton Rd. from Suburban Residential to Heavy Commercial (7-0)
• Approved January 2023 meeting minutes with corrections

Community Redevelopment Committee

The Community Redevelopment Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive community development and project manager reports, and discuss potential projects including Dise Golf, GE, Bob Moore Bridge, the North Broad Youth Center SPLOST project, North Broad TAD, and a parking lot lease with Robinson. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of July 22, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of potential projects: Dise Golf, GE, Bob Moore Bridge
• North Broad Youth Center SPLOST project update
• North Broad TAD discussion
• Parking lot lease with Robinson

The committee approved the 2023 CDBG fund allocations and the construction of two volunteer-maintained disc golf courses. Members also approved moving the North Broad Youth Center SPLOST project location and proceeding with a parking lot lease to Wayne Robinson.

• Approved 2023 CDBG fund allocations of $460,368 (unanimous)
• Approved construction of disc golf courses at GE Trails and near Bob Moore Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved moving North Broad Youth Center SPLOST project location subject to attorney review (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with a lease of 10 city-owned parking spaces to Wayne Robinson (unanimous)
• Approved July 27, 2022 Redevelopment Committee meeting minutes (common consent)

City Commission

The Rome City Commission will vote on a resolution to participate in an opioid settlement and hold a first reading of an alcohol ordinance amendment for small bars. The agenda also includes discussion of the GE property and several committee reports.

• Opioid Settlement resolution and participation forms
• First reading of Alcohol Ordinance Amendment for small bars
• Discussion of GE Property
• Food/Drink Ratio Variance requests for Combat Market and Steel N Spirits
• Nominations for Committee on Committees

The City Commission approved the transfer of 12.6 acres of the former General Electric Transformer Plant site to the Rome/Floyd Development Authority. The commission also authorized the City Manager to sign documents regarding opioid lawsuit settlements. Two food/drink ratio variance requests were tabled pending a decision on a new small bar ordinance.

• Approved transfer of 12.6 acres of former General Electric property to Rome/Floyd Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved opioid settlement resolution to authorize City Manager to sign documents (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled food/drink ratio variance request for Combat Market (5-3)
• Tabled food/drink ratio variance request for Steel N Spirits (5-3)
• Placed small bar ordinance amendment on first reading; vote scheduled for March 13

Alcohol Control Commission

The Alcohol Control Commission approved two liquor pouring license requests and recommended a food/drink ratio variance for each to the City Commission. The commission also recommended the adoption of a small bar ordinance with specific size and hour restrictions. The December 20, 2022, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved December 20, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Combat Market at 214 Broad Street (unanimous)
• Recommended food/drink ratio variance for Combat Market to City Commission (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Steel N Spirits at 409 Broad Street (unanimous)
• Recommended food/drink ratio variance for Steel N Spirits to City Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended small bar ordinance to City Commission with DDA support and lower base fee (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will review two redevelopment plans during public hearings. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding an opioid settlement and several upcoming committee meetings.

• Public Hearing: Martha Berry Corridor Redevelopment Plan (Marth Berry TAD #5)
• Public Hearing: North Broad Redevelopment Plan (North Broad TAD #6)
• Resolution: Opioid Settlement Participation Forms
• Caucus Presentation: Downtown Parking

The City Commission approved the minutes from two January meetings by unanimous consent. The commission held public hearings for redevelopment plans for the Martha Berry Corridor and North Broad Street area, though no final vote on adoption was recorded. Other business included several proclamations and administrative announcements.

• Approved January 17th Special Called Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Held public hearings for Martha Berry Corridor and North Broad Street redevelopment plans
• Deferred opioid settlement resolution to February 27th meeting

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

The Public Works and Transit Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes, hear police traffic reports, and receive updates on transit operations and finances. Old business includes updates on the River District and Lavender Drive sidewalk, while new business covers a tree removal at Mitchell Plaza. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Review of traffic accident/DUI report
• Transit operations and financial report updates
• River District update
• Lavender Dr. sidewalk update
• Mitchell Plaza tree removal

The committee approved the January meeting minutes. Members discussed police accident reports, transit ridership increases, and several infrastructure projects including road paving and pipe repairs.

• Approved January meeting minutes
• Contract signed with Northwest Georgia Paving for Redmond Road paving for over $900,000

Land Bank Authority

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority is meeting to approve the January 2023 minutes, review the financial report, and take action on the 2023 work plan. They will also discuss property transactions, tax exemptions, and a specific lot on Nixon Ave. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Approve 2023 Work Plan
• Property transactions in process (deeds/contracts/closings)
• Proactive Construction, Inc. – agreements and insurance
• Tax exemption discussion
• Nixon Ave lot discussion

The Board approved the 2023 Work Plan, which includes updated meeting schedules for the Housing Development and Program Development/Partnership committees. Staff provided updates on property acquisitions, construction management agreements, and tax-exempt status research.

• Approved 2023 Work Plan (Motion carried)

General Administration Committee

The General Administration Committee is holding a called meeting to discuss new business, specifically an employee wellness clinic. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is under discussion.

• Discussion of employee wellness clinic

The General Administration Committee approved an agreement with Atrium Health Floyd to provide an employee wellness clinic. This replaces a previous clinic provided by AdventHealth Redmond that is closing at the end of February.

• Approved contract for Atrium Health Floyd to provide employee wellness clinic

Planning Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission

The Rome-Floyd Solid Waste Commission is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, confirm the 2023 meeting schedule, and receive operations and financial reports for the Recycling Center and Walker Mountain Landfill. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Election of officers
• Review and approval of minutes
• Confirmation of 2023 meeting schedule
• Recycling Center operations report (Wells) and financial report (Floyd County)
• Walker Mountain Landfill operations report (Stone) and financial report (Rhinehart)

The Commission appointed Commissioner Bagby as Chairman and confirmed the 2023 meeting schedule for odd months at 8:30 AM. Members reviewed operational and financial reports for the Recycling Center and Walker Mountain Landfill. No new business was decided.

• Appointed Commissioner Bagby as Chairman
• Confirmed 2023 meeting schedule for odd months at 8:30 AM

Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful Committee

The Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear reports on cleanups and code enforcement, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes the installation of no-littering signs, a halted website project, and purchasing a dump trailer. New business includes updates on Bring One for the Chipper and planning for the KRFB Green Fest at West End Elementary School in April 2023.

• Additional 'No littering signs installation underway'
• New KRFB website, halted
• Purchasing dump trailer
• Bring One for the Chipper update
• KRFB 'Green Fest' - West End Elementary School, April 2023

The committee approved the November 16, 2022 meeting minutes and reported the installation of nine no-littering signs. The board discussed recruiting new members to meet bylaw requirements and planning for an Arbor Day celebration on February 17.

• Approved minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting
• Installed 9 no-littering signs at Douglas, Fannery, Iron, and Dodd Boulevard
• Received $5,000 grant from Solid Waste Trust Fund and Keep Georgia Beautiful for a dump trailer
• Paused new website development until August

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several zoning changes and special use permits for residential and commercial properties. The agenda also includes a second reading of an alcohol ordinance amendment and a 5-year update to the local work plan.

• Rezoning request for 1148 N. Broad Street from Community Commercial to Urban Mixed Use
• Rezoning request for 2781 N. Broad Street from High-Density Traditional Residential to Multifamily Residential
• Rezoning request for 303 E. 1st Avenue from Community Commercial to Urban Mixed Use
• Special use permit for a duplex at 117 E. Main Street
• Special use permit for a duplex at 115 E. Main Street

The City Commission unanimously approved moving forward with the bond process to fund the local portion of a new Rome Middle School. The commission also approved several rezoning requests and special use permits for residential developments.

• Approved bond process for new Rome Middle School local funding of $103,637,217 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1148 North Broad Street to Urban Mixed Use (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2781 North Broad Street to Multifamily Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 303 East 1st Avenue to Urban Mixed Use (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for duplex at 117 East Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for duplex at 115 East Main Street (Unanimous)
• Re-adopted Unified Land Development Code and Zoning Maps (7-1)
• Defeated small bar alcohol ordinance amendment (4-5)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider one application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property in the East Rome Historic District. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from the November 2022 meeting.

• COA 811-22: 20 Notasulga Dr, East Rome Historic District

The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project in the East Rome Historic District. Proposed Commercial Corridor Mural Guidelines were tabled for further review. The Commission also addressed by-law changes required by state bill HB 1405.

• Approved COA 812-23 for East Rome Historic District (6-0)
• Tabled Commercial Corridor Mural Guidelines
• Processed by-law changes regarding submission dates and requirements per HB 1405

Transportation Policy Committee (TPC)

The Rome-Floyd County Metropolitan Planning Organization's Technical Policy Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports from local and state agencies, and discuss updates on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and other planning items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of minutes
• Reports from City of Rome, Floyd County, City of Cave Spring, and MPO
• PM 1 Resolution and MTP/TIP updates
• TIP funding update and System Performance Report
• Reports from Rome Transit, GDOT, and FHWA

The Technical Policy Committee adopted resolutions for PM 1, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Other business included reports on paving schedules and transit ridership.

• Adopted PM 1, MTP, and TIP resolutions

Tree Board

The City of Rome Tree Board is meeting to review minutes, hear reports from city and county staff, and discuss old and new business. Key items include addressing sidewalk damage caused by trees at Mitchell Plaza, selecting a location for Arbor Day, and planning the Arbor Day celebration on February 17th.

• Mitchell Plaza trees and sidewalk damage discussion
• Arbor Day location selection
• Between the Rivers tree planting discussion
• Bring One for the Chipper update
• Arbor Day celebration planning

City Commission

This is a called meeting of the Rome City Commission with a single substantive agenda item: a discussion regarding Rome Middle School. The agenda contains no other business items and is otherwise procedural, ending with adjournment.

• Discussion of Rome Middle School

Downtown Development Authority

The board approved the 2023 BID budget and work plan, including funding for façade grants and event series. A $1,000 façade grant for Trendy Teachers was approved. The board also approved the December 2022 minutes and BID financials.

• Approved December 2022 Minutes (All approved)
• Approved BID Financials (All approved)
• Approved 2023 BID Budget (All approved)
• Approved 2023 Work Plan (All approved)
• Approved $1,000 façade grant for Trendy Teachers (All approved)

Public Works / Traffic / Transit Committee

The Public Works and Transit Committee will review and discuss multiple infrastructure projects, including traffic lights, road paving, storm sewer work, and transit operations. The agenda includes police reports on traffic accidents and DUIs, as well as financial and departmental updates.

• Traffic lights along Broad and East 1st Street
• Three Rivers Drive enhancements
• Paving 2023 program
• Dodd Blvd. storm sewer project
• North Broad Extension paving project

Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC)

The Transportation Coordinating Committee is meeting to discuss reports from local governments and agencies, including updates on the Metropolitan Planning Organization's PM 1 Resolution, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, and funding. The meeting also includes a staff introduction and a system performance report.

• PM 1 Resolution discussion
• MTP and TIP PM 1 updates
• TIP funding update
• System performance report

The committee did not approve previous minutes or take formal votes because a quorum was not present. Members received status reports on county paving, bridge replacements, and transit bus dedications.

City Commission

The Commission will elect a Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Manager. The agenda includes multiple rezoning requests for North Broad Street, E. 1st Avenue, and residential duplexes, as well as an alcohol ordinance amendment.

• Election of Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Manager
• Rezoning: 1148 N. Broad Street from Community Commercial to Urban Mixed Use
• Rezoning: 2781 N. Broad Street from High-Density Traditional Residential to Multifamily Residential
• Rezoning: 303 E. 1st Avenue from Community Commercial to Urban Mixed Use
• Special Use Permit: Duplex at 117 E. Main Street

The Commission elected its 2023 Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Manager, and approved a list of city official appointments. A special use permit for a cryptocurrency mining operation on Westside Industrial Blvd was denied. The City also approved the purchase of 47 acres of property on Riverside Parkway.

• Elected Commissioner Stevenson as 2023 Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Cochran as 2023 Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Appointed Sammy Rich as Rome City Manager for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved recommended appointments for city officials, management staff, and department directors (unanimous)
• Set 2023 election qualifying fee at 3% of annual City Commission salary, totaling $360 (unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for cryptocurrency mining on Westside Industrial Blvd (5-4)
• Approved $400,000 acquisition of 47 acres on Riverside Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Land Bank Authority

The Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority will hold its first meeting of 2023 to elect a chairman and vice chairman, approve the December 2022 minutes, and review the financial report. Members will vote on the 2023 budget, discuss property transactions in process, and review the 2023 work plan, including a presentation to the county.

• Elect Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2023
• Approve 2023 Budget
• Property transactions in process (contracts/closings)
• 2023 Work Plan Review and presentation to the County
• Approve December 2022 minutes

The Board approved the 2023 budget, which includes $1 million in ARPA funds from Floyd County. The Authority also re-elected its current leadership and approved the December meeting minutes.

• Re-elected David Mathis as Chairman and Harry Brock as Vice Chairman
• Approved December meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 LBA budget

Planning Commission

The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will consider several rezoning and special use permit requests, including properties on N. Broad Street, E. 1st Ave, E. Main St., Eden Valley Rd., Foster's Mill Road, and Cave Spring Rd. The commission will also readopt the Unified Land Development Code and zoning map for 2023. Public hearings on these requests are scheduled before the Rome City Commission and Floyd County Commission later in January.

• Rezoning at 1148 N. Broad St. from Community Commercial to Urban Mixed Use (Z23-01-02)
• Rezoning at 2781 and 0 N. Broad St. from High Density Traditional Residential to Multifamily Residential (Z23-01-03)
• Special use permits for duplexes at 117 and 115 E. Main St. (SUP23-01-01, SUP23-01-02)
• Rezoning at 0 Eden Valley Rd. from Suburban Residential to High Density Traditional Residential (Z22-11-02)
• Special use permit for additional RV spots and paintball facilities at 6770 Cave Spring Rd. (SUP23-01-03)

The Commission approved several rezoning requests and special use permits for residential and commercial projects in the city and county. One request to rezone property on N. Broad Street to Multifamily Residential was denied without prejudice.

• Approved rezoning of 1148 N. Broad Street to Urban Mixed Use with conditions (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 2781 and 0 N. Broad Street to Multifamily Residential without prejudice (5-1)
• Approved rezoning of 303 E. 1st Ave to Urban Mixed Use (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for duplex at 117 E. Main St. with conditions (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for duplex at 115 E. Main St. with conditions (5-1)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Eden Valley Rd. to High Density Traditional Residential (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Foster's Mill Road to Community Commercial (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for RV spots and paintball facilities at 6770 Cave Spring Rd (6-0)

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

The committee is discussing potential new members from Rome, Floyd County, and Cave Spring. The agenda also includes the adoption of the 2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).

• Potential Member Discussion: 3 City, 3 County, 1 Cave Spring
• UPWP 2024 Adoption

The committee adopted the 2023 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Members also discussed potential new nominees to fill city, county, and Cave Spring vacancies on the committee.

• Adopted UPWP 2023