Villa Rica public meetings in 2022

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The City Council held a special called meeting to address the Douglas County LOST distribution from 2023 through 2032. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items and this single topic under the governing body section.

• Douglas County LOST distribution from 2023 through 2032

The City Council met for a special called meeting to address the Douglas County LOST Distribution. The council unanimously authorized the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Distribution for the period from 2023 through 2032.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Certificate of Distribution for Douglas County LOST Distribution 2023-2032 (Unanimous)

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The City Council will discuss the reapportionment of council wards and 2023 contracts for a municipal judge and solicitor. The session also includes reviews of police technology, utility infrastructure upgrades, and budget amendments.

• Reapportionment of Council Wards
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Carrollton for a Mental Health Crisis Unit
• North Candler Street and West Gordon Street storm drainage improvements
• FY23 Budget Amendments #1 - #12
• Northeast Downtown Waterline Replacement/Phase I

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The Villa Rica City Council will consider the reapp-portionment of council wards and several 2023 contracts. Proposed items include storm drainage improvements, budget amendments, and an agreement with Carrollton for a Mental Health Crisis Unit.

• Reapportionment of Council Wards
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Carrollton for Mental Health Crisis Unit
• North Candler Street and West Gordon Street storm drainage improvements
• FY23 Budget Amendments #1 - #12
• Development of City Branding and Logo

City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda containing 20 items, including budget amendments, infrastructure projects, and city contracts. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved 2023 Contract for Judge (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 City Holiday Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved End of Year Incentive Pay (Unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Carrollton for Mental Health Crisis Unit (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase and implementation of TI RECON Simulator (Unanimous)
• Approved VRPD specific mobile application development and launch (Unanimous)
• Approved North Candler Street and West Gordon Street storm drainage and stream restoration design (Unanimous)
• Approved auction of two city vehicles on GovDeals.com (Unanimous)

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The City Council will discuss changing solid waste pickup from weekly to bi-weekly. The session also includes public hearings for zoning amendments regarding parking, tree conservation, and a stream buffer variance at 395 West Bankhead Highway.

• Proposed change to solid waste pickup frequency
• Public hearing for stream buffer variance at 395 West Bankhead Highway
• Zoning amendments for offstreet parking and tree conservation
• Purchase of five Axon Taser 7 weapons for the Police Department
• Contract discussion regarding Hotel/Motel Tax fund distribution to the CVB

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The City Council will consider a proposal to change solid waste pickup from weekly to bi-weekly. The meeting also includes public hearings for zoning amendments and a stream buffer variance at 395 West Bankhead Highway. Additionally, the council will review an increase to the police night shift differential.

• Proposed change to move solid waste pickup from weekly to bi-weekly
• Public hearing for a stream buffer variance at 395 West Bankhead Highway
• Purchase of five Axon Taser 7 weapons for the Police Department
• Amendments to city zoning codes regarding parking and tree conservation
• Increase to the police night shift differential

The City Council approved two stream buffer variances for MQSK, LLC to build a Little Caesar's and convenience store. The Council also passed amendments to zoning codes regarding parking space sizes and industrial landscaping. A consent agenda was adopted covering various city purchases, contracts, and appointments.

• Approved 9,235 sq ft encroachment into 75' stream buffer for MQSK, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 2,552 sq ft encroachment into 50' stream buffer for MQSK, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment to change parking space sizes to 9' x 18' (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment exempting industrial developments from certain façade offsets (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.50 night shift differential for police sergeants, corporals, and officers (Unanimous)
• Approved real estate contract with D.D. Hunt & Associates (Unanimous)
• Approved Option 1 2023 Meeting Calendar (3-2)
• Adopted consent agenda including F150 purchase and five Axon Taser 7 weapons (Unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council held a special called meeting on October 14, 2022. The agenda includes the purchase of mitigation credits for Creek Crossing by Mirror Lake Connector.

• Purchase of Mitigation Credits for Creek Crossing by Mirror Lake Connector

The Villa Rica City Council approved the purchase of 1,836 stream mitigation credits for $275,400 from the Pine Mountain Mitigation Bank for the Creel Crossing Mirror Lake Connector project. The vote was unanimous (4-0). No public comments were made. The meeting was adjourned after the single action item.

• Approved purchase of 1,836 stream credits for $275,400 from Pine Mountain Mitigation Bank (4-0)

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The City Council is reviewing updated utility rates to take effect January 1, 2023. The agenda includes public hearings for several zoning code amendments and a discussion on potential cameras for school zone speed enforcement.

• Approval of updated Utility Rates effective January 1, 2023
• 5% Cost of Living Adjustment for Human Resources
• Public hearings for zoning code amendments regarding parking and design standards
• Discussion of potential cameras for school zone speed enforcement
• Acceptance of a deed of gift for 46 acres

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The City Council will review updates to utility rates effective January 1, 2023. The meeting includes public hearings for several zoning code amendments and a stream buffer variance at 395 West Bankhead Highway. Additionally, the council will consider development agreements with Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC.

• Approval of updated utility rates effective January 1, 2023
• Public hearing for stream buffer variance at 395 West Bankhead Highway
• Zoning code amendments regarding parking, design standards, and tree conservation
• Development agreement with Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC
• Approval of a 5% cost of living adjustment

The council unanimously authorized a $7.2 million escrow account with Synovus Bank to fund costs under a development agreement with Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC. Several zoning items were tabled to November, including a stream buffer variance for a gas station and convenience store at 395 West Bankhead Highway. An alteration to the Walton Trail planned unit development at 200 Walton Way was approved, increasing units and density, and 615 Old Town Road was rezoned to PUD. The council also adopted a consent agenda covering items like a 5% cost-of-living adjustment and updated utility rates effective January 1, 2023.

• Authorized $7,208,947 escrow account for Fuqua Acquisitions II development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved alteration to Walton Trail PUD at 200 Walton Way, increasing units and density (unanimous)
• Rezoned 615 Old Town Road from R2 to PUD (unanimous)
• Tabled stream buffer variance for 395 West Bankhead Highway (Little Caesar's/gas station) to November (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to parking space size requirements (Section 7.02) to November (4-1)
• Approved amendment to nonresidential design standards (Section 9.04) exempting industrial buildings (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to tree conservation/landscaping standards (Section 7.08) to November (4-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including 5% COLA, updated utility rates, and deed of gift for 46 acres (unanimous)

City Council

The Villa Rica City Council will meet to consider and adopt the 2023 budget. The agenda also includes public comment and the adoption of the meeting agenda.

• Adoption of the 2023 Budget

The Villa Rica City Council held a special called meeting and unanimously adopted the 2023 Budget as presented. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2023 Budget as presented (unanimous)

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The City Council will discuss rezoning extensions for Goldworth Road and a variance for West Church Street. Public works items include the purchase of three new trucks and potential speed humps on Cleghorn and South Dogwood streets. The council will also consider resolutions to support grant applications with 20% match commitments.

• Rezoning extension for 55 and 63 Goldworth Road
• Variance for residential units at 105 West Church Street
• Purchase of three new 2023 trucks for water and wastewater use
• Resolution of Support for Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant
• Speed humps on Cleghorn Street and South Dogwood Street

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a second public hearing regarding the 2023 budget. The agenda includes decisions on rezoning extensions, variance requests, and the purchase of new utility trucks. Additionally, the council will discuss how sewer system capacity may limit future annexation and development.

• Public Hearing #2 for 2023 Budget
• Rezoning extension for 55 and 63 Goldworth Road
• Variance request for residential units at 105 West Church Street
• Purchase of three new 2023 trucks for water and wastewater use
• Amendment to heavy motor vehicle routes in the Code of Ordinances

The council unanimously rejected a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement with Carroll County for the Eastside Tax Allocation District, and authorized the mayor and staff to submit a draft version to the school board. They also approved a one-year extension of the Avemore rezoning at 55 and 63 Goldworth Road, a variance for ground-level residential units at 105 West Church Street, and the purchase of three new trucks for water and wastewater use for up to $222,876. The consent agenda, which included items like speed hump considerations and budget amendments, was adopted unanimously.

• Rejected Intergovernmental Agreement with Carroll County on Eastside Tax Allocation District (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of Avemore rezoning at 55 and 63 Goldworth Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for residential units on ground level at 105 West Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 new 2023 trucks for water/wastewater up to $222,876 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including speed hump study, budget amendments, and grant resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Heavy Motor Vehicles routes ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved May 10 and August 9, 2022 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will conduct a workshop for the 2023 budget. The meeting includes public hearings regarding both the budget and the millage rate. The council will also consider adopting the millage rate and an intergovernmental agreement with Carroll County for TAD.

• Adoption of the millage rate
• 2023 Budget Workshop
• Public Hearing - Budget #1
• Public Hearing - Millage Rate #3
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Carroll County for TAD

The Villa Rica City Council held a special called meeting on August 30, 2022, to adopt the millage rate and discuss the 2023 budget. After a motion to set the rate at 6.0 failed 2-3, the council voted 3-2 to adopt the staff-proposed millage rate of 6.25. The council also unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with Carroll County for the Eastside Tax Allocation District. Public hearings were held for both the millage rate and the 2023 budget.

• Adopted millage rate of 6.25 (vote 3-2)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Carroll County for Eastside Tax Allocation District (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council is conducting a special called meeting for a 2023 budget workshop. The session includes a budget presentation by Finance Director Jennifer Hallman.

• Budget presentation by Finance Director Jennifer Hallman
• 2023 Budget Workshop

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct the first public hearing and discussion regarding the millage rate. This item is presented by Finance Director Jennifer Hallman.

• First public hearing and discussion of millage rate

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the second millage rate. The council will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with Carroll County concerning the Eastside TAD.

• Public Hearing - Millage Rate #2
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Carroll County regarding Eastside TAD

The council unanimously adopted an intergovernmental agreement with Carroll County to support the proposed Eastside Tax Allocation District (TAD). A second public hearing on the millage rate was held, with three citizens speaking on the proposed rate. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Carroll County for Eastside TAD (unanimous)

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The City Council will discuss several proposed amendments to the city's zoning code regarding residential design and manufactured homes. The session also includes reviews of variance requests, police equipment needs, and potential speed humps on Cleghorn Street and South Dogwood Street.

• Zoning code amendments for manufactured homes and residential design standards
• Variance requests for Villa Trace Apartments and 108 Boggs Road
• Speed humps on Cleghorn Street and South Dogwood Street
• Sales tax distribution agreements for Carroll and Douglas counties
• Police equipment including in-car laptops and ballistic vest carriers

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The City Council will hold public hearings on several proposed amendments to the city's zoning code and various property variances. The agenda also includes decisions on infrastructure upgrades, utility agreements, and budget amendments.

• Zoning code amendments for manufactured homes and residential design standards
• Variance requests for Villa Trace Apartments and 108 Boggs Road
• Bid recommendation for the Flowers Bakery culvert replacement
• Utility relocation agreement with GDOT for North Bypass
• Approval of FY22 budget amendments

The Villa Rica City Council unanimously adopted a 23-item consent agenda covering insurance, contracts, appointments, and budget amendments. It approved multiple zoning variances and amendments, including removing vinyl siding as a permitted exterior material for manufactured homes and reducing townhouse minimum width. The council also approved police equipment purchases, a grant reimbursement, and appointed John Bain as Utilities Director after executive session.

• Adopted 23-item consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved stream buffer variance for Villa Trace Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved three variances for Benchmark United at 108 Boggs Road (unanimous)
• Approved two setback variances for Buildmore at 818 White Street (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendments removing vinyl siding for manufactured homes and PUDs (unanimous)
• Approved police equipment purchases: ballistic vest carriers ($34,345.90) and pouches ($5,000) (unanimous)
• Approved police grant reimbursement up to $47,021.60 (unanimous)
• Appointed John Bain as Utilities Director (unanimous)

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The City Council will discuss several amendments to the Villa Rica sign ordinance and zoning code. The session also includes reviews of development agreements with Villa Rica Townhomes Georgia, LLC and Fuqua Acquisitions II, Inc. Additionally, officials will consider adding speed humps on Cleghorn Street and South Dogwood Street.

• Development agreements for Villa Rica Townhomes Georgia, LLC and Fuqua Acquisitions II, Inc.
• Amendments to the Villa Rica sign ordinance regarding wall signs and banners
• Consideration of speed humps on Cleghorn Street and South Dogwood Street
• Adoption of a new fee schedule for City Cemeteries
• Updates to zoning standards for entrance/drive and design requirements

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The City Council will hold public hearings regarding updates to the Villa Rica Sign Ordinance and Zoning Code design standards. The agenda also includes development agreements for Villa Rica Townhomes Georgia, LLC and Fuqua Acquisitions II, Inc. Additionally, the council will consider an alcohol license application for Carroll Rd Shoppette.

• Public hearing for Divine City Inc. alcohol license (Carroll Rd Shoppette)
• Amendments to Villa Rica Sign Ordinance regarding wall signs and banners
• Zoning code amendments for design standards and entrance/drive standards
• Development agreements with Villa Rica Townhomes Georgia, LLC and Fuqua Acquisitions II, Inc
• Adoption of a new fee schedule for City Cemeteries

The Villa Rica City Council unanimously approved a 15-item consent agenda, including a new cemetery fee schedule, development agreements, and a mural project. The council also approved an alcohol license for Carroll Rd Shoppette and several zoning ordinance amendments. After an executive session, the council appointed Keith Rollins as Municipal Court Judge through December 31, 2022.

• Adopted 15-item consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Divine City Inc. dba Carroll Rd Shoppette (unanimous)
• Approved wall sign ordinance amendment Section 9.29 (unanimous)
• Approved banner ordinance amendment Section 9.40(6)(b) (unanimous)
• Approved entrance/drive standards amendment Section 7.03 (unanimous)
• Approved multifamily design standards amendment Section 9.03 (unanimous)
• Approved nonresidential design standards amendment Section 9.04 (unanimous)
• Appointed Keith Rollins as Municipal Court Judge through Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)

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The City Council will meet to discuss personnel matters in executive session and review a police recruitment video. The council will also consider approving updated sanitation rates following a 5% rate increase from GFL.

• Approval of updated customer sanitation rates due to a 5% rate increase from GFL
• Presentation of a police recruitment video
• Renewal of Worker's Compensation Insurance for July 1, 2022
• Executive session regarding personnel matters

The Villa Rica City Council held a special called meeting and unanimously approved a workers' compensation insurance renewal with Bitco for up to $170,531 for the period June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The council also unanimously approved updated customer sanitation rates due to GFL's 5% rate increase, effective July 1, 2022. No action was taken in executive session, and no public comments were made.

• Approved workers' compensation renewal with Bitco, not to exceed $170,531 (unanimous)
• Approved updated sanitation rates due to GFL's 5% increase, effective July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council has scheduled a special called meeting for June 8, 2022. The agenda includes the adoption of the agenda and an executive session to discuss public officer or employee employment, compensation, or disciplinary action.

• Executive session regarding the appointment, hiring, or disciplinary action of a public officer or employee

The Villa Rica City Council held a special called meeting on June 8, 2022, adopting the agenda and entering executive session to discuss personnel matters as allowed by Georgia law. No action was taken in open session following the executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session for personnel discussion (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council is holding a work session to review community development, utilities, and finance items. The agenda includes public hearings for three rezoning applications involving Old Stone Road, Reed Road, and W. Bankhead Hwy. Additionally, the council will discuss the FY2023 budget calendar and municipal maintenance projects.

• Rezoning of two vacant parcels on Old Stone Road (RA-01-22)
• Rezoning of 116 Reed Road (RA-02-22)
• Rezoning of 1101 W. Bankhead Hwy. from AG to C1 (RA-03-22)
• North Plant Modifications Project Change Order
• FY2023 Budget Calendar review

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The Villa Rica City Council will review several proposed rezoning applications for properties on Old Stone Road, Reed Road, and W. Bankhead Hwy. The agenda also includes the application and lottery process for package stores. Additionally, the council will address various municipal projects in the consent agenda.

• Rezoning of two parcels on Old Stone Road by Inline Communities, LLC
• Rezoning of 116 Reed Road by Inline Communities, LLC
• Rezoning from AG to C1 at 1101 W. Bankhead Hwy by CWD Properties, LLC
• Application and lottery process for package stores
• Gold Dust Recreation Gymnasium HVAC Project

The Villa Rica City Council approved three rezoning requests, including two for Inline Communities on Old Stone Road and Reed Road, and one for CWD Properties on W. Bankhead Hwy. The council also approved a distilled spirits package license application process and adopted responses to Carroll County on the Eastside TAD. All votes were unanimous except the license process, which passed 3-1.

• Approved rezoning of two parcels on Old Stone Road from AG to PUD with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 116 Reed Road from R2 to SFA with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1101 W. Bankhead Hwy from AG to C1, excluding retail use (unanimous)
• Approved distilled spirits package license application and lottery process (3-1)
• Adopted responses to Carroll County on Eastside TAD (unanimous)
• Appointed Rob Smith and Michael Young to Housing Authority Board
• Approved consent agenda including HVAC and storage projects (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 4 and May 10 meetings (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council work session covers a range of items including alcohol licensing, zoning amendments, a new sanitation contract, and various operational approvals. Public hearings are scheduled for several items, including packaged beer/wine sales, liquor store regulations, multifamily design standards, 5G antennas, and sign variances.

• ALP 2-2022: Retail sales of packaged beer and wine at 129 Main Street (Uncorked on Main LLC) with public hearing
• Introduction of Section 8.27: Supplementary regulations for liquor stores, package stores, and liquor outlets
• New ordinance to establish regulations for 5G wireless antennas
• Approval of a new five-year agreement with GFL Environmental, Inc. and updated sanitation rates
• Resolution of support for Rural Downtown Redevelopment Grant Program application with 20% match commitment

The Villa Rica City Council unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included a new five-year garbage contract with GFL Environmental and updated sanitation rates. The council approved new regulations for 5G wireless antennas, new supplementary regulations for liquor stores, and amendments to multifamily design standards. The council also approved FY2022 budget amendments and hired Lena Taylor as Human Resources Department Head.

• Adopted consent agenda including GFL Environmental contract and sanitation rates (unanimous)
• Approved 5G wireless antenna ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved liquor store regulations and package store definition (4-1, Marchman opposed)
• Approved multifamily design standard amendments (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 budget amendments #187-292 (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol catering permit for Uncorked on Main (4-1)
• Approved beer/wine license agreement for summer concerts at The MILL (4-1)
• Hired Lena Taylor as Human Resources Department Head (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council unanimously adopted a 15-item consent agenda covering contracts, appointments, and resolutions. It approved new supplementary regulations for liquor stores and package stores (4-1), an alcohol catering permit for Uncorked on Main (4-1), and a 2022 summer concert series alcohol license agreement (4-1). The council also denied three sign variance requests for Take 5 Oil Change, approved a driveway variance for RBE Holdings, and adopted FY2022 budget amendments.

• Adopted 15-item consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol catering permit for Uncorked on Main (4-1)
• Approved 2022 alcohol license agreement with Uncorked on Main for summer concerts (4-1)
• Adopted new liquor store/package store regulations (4-1)
• Denied three sign variance requests for Take 5 Oil Change (unanimous, 4-1, unanimous)
• Approved driveway variance for RBE Holdings (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2022 budget amendments #187-292 (unanimous)
• Approved employment of Lena Taylor as HR Department Head (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica Special Called Public Facilities Authority met to consider adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds. This action includes the execution of related documents.

• Resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds and the execution of related documents

The Villa Rica Public Facilities Authority held a special called meeting and unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds and execution of related documents. The agenda was also adopted unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing revenue bond issuance and related documents (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will meet to discuss budget amendments and a resolution regarding the execution of documents related to bond issuance. The meeting also includes an agenda adoption and a public comment period.

• Resolution authorizing the execution of documents related to the issuance of bonds
• Discussion of budget amendments

The Villa Rica City Council held a special called meeting on May 4, 2022, and unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of the Authority's revenue bonds and execution of related documents. The council also discussed budget amendments and deferred that item to the May 10, 2022 work session and meeting. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing revenue bond issuance and related documents (unanimous)
• Deferred budget amendments discussion to May 10, 2022 work session and meeting

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a special called meeting to adopt the agenda and enter an executive session. This session involves discussing personnel matters such as hiring, compensation, or disciplinary action.

• Executive session regarding public officer or employee personnel matters

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The City Council will review a presentation on refinancing the Public Facilities Authority Series 2015 Bond. The session also includes discussions regarding zoning variances for Mirror Lake Boulevard and potential increases to police officer pay.

• Presentation on refunding/refinancing the Public Facilities Authority Series 2015 Bond
• Variance requests for townhomes and commercial use at Mirror Lake Boulevard
• Proposal to cancel a $450,000 promissory note with DDA and forgive a $75,000 loan
• Discussion regarding increasing officer pay and retention bonuses
• Purchase of a 2022 International HV6-7 Grapple Truck for the Solid Waste Department

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The Villa Rica City Council will review several zoning requests for the Mirror Lake area and consider increasing pay and retention bonuses for police officers. The agenda also includes discussions on community grants, utility upgrades, and amendments to the city's alcohol ordinance. Additionally, the council will address the cancellation of a $450,000 promissory note.

• Increase officer pay and retention bonuses
• Variances for townhomes and commercial use at Mirror Lake Boulevard
• Cancellation of a $450,000 promissory note and forgiveness of a $75,000 loan
• Purchase of a 2022 International HV607 Grapple Truck
• Amendment to the city's alcohol ordinance

The Villa Rica City Council adopted an ordinance to regulate package sales of distilled spirits following voter approval, and approved a series of variances for the Mirror Lake development, including a 255-unit townhome project and a mixed-use commercial/multifamily complex. The council also approved a $2 per hour police pay increase and retention bonus, and adopted the consent agenda with numerous routine items.

• Adopted alcohol ordinance for distilled spirits package sales (3-2)
• Approved alcohol license for Junior Food Store (4-1)
• Approved 5 variances for 255-unit townhome project at Mirror Lake (various votes)
• Approved 12 variances for commercial/multifamily project at Mirror Lake (various votes)
• Approved variance for 14911 Veterans Memorial Highway (unanimous)
• Approved $2/hr police pay increase and $1/hr retention bonus (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Twin Oaks Unit IIB (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda with 22 items (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council is reviewing several community and infrastructure items during this work session. Topics include transferring ARPA funds for North Plant upgrades and amending the city zoning ordinance. The council will also review water quality monitoring and the Livable Centers Initiative Study.

• Transfer of ARPA funds to assist with North Plant upgrades
• Variance request for Hwy 61/101 at Leggett Drive
• Final adoption of the Villa Rica Livable Centers Initiative Study
• Amendment to Section 2.02 of the City Zoning Ordinance
• Fullerville Soccer Field lighting repairs

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The Villa Rica City Council will consider transferring American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for North Plant upgrades. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding zoning changes and ordinance amendments.

• Variance request for parcel V02 0070012 at Hwy 61/101 and Leggett Drive
• Transfer of ARPA funds to upgrade the North．Plant
• Amendment to Section 2.02 of the Villa Rica City Zoning Ordinance
• Final adoption of the Villa Rica Livable Centers Initiative Study
• Mayoral veto of an amendment to the PTV (Golf Cart) Ordinance

The Villa Rica City Council met on March 8, 2022, and took several actions. The most notable was a failed attempt to override the mayor's veto of the PTV (Golf Cart) Ordinance Amendment, with a 3-2 vote. The council also approved a consent agenda, a variance for Rockhaven Homes, an amendment to the zoning ordinance, and several appointments and facility requests.

• Failed to override mayor's veto of PTV (Golf Cart) Ordinance Amendment (3-2)
• Adopted consent agenda including soccer field lighting repair, workers comp insurance, ARPA fund transfer, and LCI study (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Rockhaven Homes at Hwy 61/101 (unanimous)
• Amended Section 2.02 of zoning ordinance to require 5 Planning Commission members residing in city (unanimous)
• Approved Brian Katz as Human Resources Director (unanimous)
• Approved Keep Carroll Beautiful facility use at VPlex for April 30 event (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Keep Carroll Beautiful Spring E-Recycling Event (unanimous)
• Reappointed Cheryl Defoor-Bryce and Alfred Wilson to Cemetery Commission (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a work session to discuss various municipal updates. Topics include amendments to the golf cart ordinance, utility infrastructure projects, and FY2022 budget amendments.

• Special exception request (CU-01-22) for 197 Commerce Drive
• Amendment of PTV (Golf Cart) Ordinance
• Engineering services for Cowan's Lake Pump Station improvements
• Hickory Level Road Water Main Upgrade
• FY2022 Budget Amendments #140 - 145

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The City Council will consider a special exception request for Cloud 9 at 197 Commerce Drive. The agenda also includes an amendment to the golf cart ordinance and several utility infrastructure projects.

• Special Exception Request (CU-01-22) for 197 Commerce Drive
• Amendment of PTV (Golf Cart) Ordinance
• Tree and limb removal at Hillcrest Cemetery
• Hickory Level Road water main upgrade
• Engineering services for Cowan's Lake Pump Station improvements

The Villa Rica City Council denied a special exception permit for a retail smoke shop at 197 Commerce Drive, voting 4-1. The council also amended the golf cart ordinance to allow personal transportation vehicles on streets with speed limits up to 35 mph, passing 3-2. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and a tree removal bid, were approved unanimously.

• Denied special exception for smoke shop at 197 Commerce Drive (4-1)
• Amended golf cart ordinance to allow PTVs on streets up to 35 mph (3-2)
• Approved $78,689 bid from Richmond Tree Experts for Hillcrest Cemetery tree removal (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including 15 items (unanimous)
• Tabled council meeting minutes of January 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda adding executive session (unanimous)

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The City Council is reviewing several land variance applications and proposed changes to the city's zoning ordinance. The work session also includes discussions on utility improvements, stream buffer regulations, and budget amendments.

• Variance applications for Highway 78 (29.21 acres), Hickory Level Road (12.69 acres), and Commerce Drive (16.06 acres)
• Amendment to Preliminary Plat Procedures in the Zoning Ordinance
• Revision to development regulations regarding stream buffers
• Cleghorn and Anderson Road waterline improvements
• TextMyGov partnership proposal approval

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The Villa Rica City Council will consider multiple variance applications involving parcels on Highway 78, Hickory Level Road, and Commerce Drive. The agenda also includes reviewing budget amendments and the proposed demolition of Butterballs and an adjacent duplex. Additionally, the council will elect a 2022 Mayor Pro Tem.

• Public hearings for variance applications on Highway 78, Hickory Level Road, and Commerce Drive
• Proposed demolition and removal of Butterballs and an adjacent duplex
• Review of FY2021 and FY2022 budget amendments
• Election of the 2022 Mayor Pro Tem
• Northeast Downtown Waterline Replacement

The City Council approved a plan to resolve a cemetery dispute involving a wall near the Mount grave, deciding the wall is improper and will be removed or lowered if not voluntarily fixed within 30 days. The council also approved several zoning ordinance amendments, granted and denied various variance requests, and made appointments to boards and committees.

• Approved plan to address cemetery wall dispute (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted consent agenda including road resolutions and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments for preliminary plat procedures (unanimous)
• Granted variance to Starlight Homes for garage door orientation (3-2)
• Denied side yard setback variance for Villa Rica RTH Owner (unanimous)
• Approved 50' stream buffer encroachment for Villa Rica RTH Owner (unanimous)
• Approved 75' stream buffer encroachment for Villa Rica RTH Owner (3-2)
• Denied landscape buffer variance for MMCC, LLC (unanimous)

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This special called meeting of the Villa Rica Public Facilities Authority is for the appointment of its chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary for 2022.

• Appointment of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary for 2022

The special called meeting of the Villa Rica Public Facilities Authority was held on January 11, 2022. The council unanimously adopted the agenda and appointed the Mayor as Chairman, the Mayor Pro Tem as Vice-Chairman, and the City Clerk as Secretary for 2022. The meeting then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Gil McDougal as Chairman, Mayor Pro Tem Matthew Momtahan as Vice-Chairman, and City Clerk Alisa Doyal as Secretary for 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)