Villa Rica public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will vote on the reappointment of Municipal Court Judge Keith Rollins. The meeting also includes decisions regarding the appointment of Solicitor Robert Harker and Cheryl Bell to the Housing Authority.

• Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge Keith Rollins
• Appointment of Solicitor Robert Harker
• Appointment of Cheryl Bell to the Housing Authority

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a rezoning request for Parcel # V05 001001. The proposal seeks to change the zone from Commercial Medium-Density (C2) to Industrial Aluminum Anodizing Use. The meeting also includes the adoption of the agenda and approval of November 21, 2023, minutes.

• Rezoning Parcel # V05 001001 from C2 to Industrial Aluminum Anodizing Use
• Approval of November 21, 2023, meeting minutes

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The City Council will conduct a work session covering community development, personnel policies, and infrastructure. Discussion items include several public hearings for zoning variances and a special exception for a food hall at 419 Main Street.

• Variance for drive-thru queuing at 133 W. Bankhead Highway
• Two design standard variances on Mirror Lake Boulevard
• Stream buffer variance for 11 Gordon Street
• Special exception for a shipping container food hall at 419 Main Street
• FY23 and FY24 budget amendments

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The City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning variances and a text amendment for wholesale businesses. The agenda also includes budget amendments for fiscal years 2023 and 2024.

• Public hearing for a shipping container food hall at 419 Main Street
• Zoning variances for W. Bankhead Highway, Mirror Lake Boulevard, and 11 Gordon Street
• Text amendment to establish wholesale businesses in the C1 zoning district
• Budget amendments for fiscal years 2023 and 2024
• Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Housing Authority

City Council

The City Council will consider end of year incentive pay for employees. The council will also enter an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding PFAS Class Action suits.

• End of Year Incentive Pay for Employees

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a rezoning request for Couey & Morgan Investments, Inc. The proposal seeks to change the land use from Commercial Medium-Density (C2) to Industrial Aluminum Andizing Use.

• Rezoning of Parcel #V05 001001 by Couey & Morgan Investments, Inc.

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The City Council will review several community development items including alcohol license permits and multiple zoning variances. The agenda also includes discussions on updated utility rates effective January 1, 2024, and various equipment purchases for public works and police departments.

• Alcohol license permit application for Family Dollar Stores of Georgia, LLC #32190
• Zoning variances for 133 W. Bankhead Highway, 135 Commerce Drive, and Mirror Lake Boulevard
• Sewer Use Ordinance revision regarding decentralized wastewater systems
• Updated utility rates effective January 1, 2024
• Public works equipment including a Caterpillar HF Compact Track Loader and Exmark Mowers

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The meeting includes public hearings for zoning ordinance changes and various property variances. The Council will also review a consent agenda covering budget amendments, police equipment, and infrastructure repairs.

• Approval of updated utility rates effective January 1, 2024
• Public hearing for zoning ordinance changes to Chapters 1-3, 6-7, and 13
• Text amendment regarding shipping containers (Section 8.28)
• Alcohol license permit application for Family Dollar #32190
• Infrastructure items including Berkley Park sidewalk repair and water plant paving

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The Villa Rica City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider adopting the 2023-2043 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range planning document for the city's development over the next two decades. The council will also issue a proclamation recognizing Retired Educators Day. Public comment will be accepted.

• Resolution adopting the 2023-2043 Villa Rica Comprehensive Plan
• Proclamation for Retired Educators Day
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a rezoning text amendment regarding specific Douglas County parcels. The proposal seeks to add 'Business, Wholesale' as a permitted use in Section 4.14 of the Ordinance.

• Rezoning Text Amendment for parcels 01460250021 & 01460250019 to add 'Business, Wholesale' as a permitted use

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The City Council will discuss proposed revisions to city development regulations and zoning ordinance changes. The agenda includes public hearings for a digital billboard near a residential zone and a variance at 133 W. Bankhead Highway. Other topics include vehicle purchases and employee cost of living adjustments.

• Public hearing for digital billboard sign near a residential zone
• Variance request for drive-thru queuing spaces at 133 W. Bankhead Highway
• Proposed revisions to the City of Villa Rica Development Regulations
• FY24 3% cost of living adjustment
• Purchase of one F150 truck and two F250 trucks

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The City Council will review proposed changes to the city's development regulations and zoning ordinance. The meeting includes public hearings for a digital billboard application and a variance request at 133 W. Bankhead Highway. Several equipment purchases and infrastructure repairs are also presented for approval on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing for a digital billboard sign near a residential zone
• Variance request for drive-thru queuing spaces at 133 W. Bankhead Highway
• Revisions to City of Villa Rica Development Regulations
• Sidewalk repairs at Reid Plantation
• Purchase of one F150 and two F250 trucks

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The City Council will discuss the adoption of the 2024 operating and capital budget along with FY23 budget amendments. The agenda also includes public hearings for rezoning at Goldworth Road and various zoning variances. Additionally, officials will review updates to the city's social media policy and proposed zoning ordinance changes.

• Adoption of 2024 Operating & Capital Budget
• Rezoning extension at 55 and 63 Goldworth Road
• Urban Redevelopment Agency Revenue Bond resolution
• Variance for Fuqua Outparcels sign ordinance
• Variance for 380 Mirror Lake Blvd

The council adopted the FY2024 operating and capital budget unanimously. They also approved the consent agenda, which covered items such as the Urban Redevelopment Agency bond resolution and road design projects. The council approved the Avemore rezoning extension and several zoning and sign variances for the Fuqua and GX Development projects, all unanimously. Minutes from prior meetings were approved and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted FY2024 operating and capital budget (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including revenue bond resolution and road projects (unanimous)
• Approved Avemore rezoning extension for 12 months with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved sign variance (section 9.29(1)(e)) for Fuqua BCDC Villa Rica Project Owner, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved sign variance (section 9.29(1)) for Fuqua BCDC Villa Rica Project Owner, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved variance (section 7.02(26)) for 380 Mirror Lake Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved variance (section 8.09(4)(a)) for 380 Mirror Lake Blvd (unanimous)

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The City Council will meet to discuss several community development items, including rezoning extensions and variances. The meeting also includes a vote on the 2024 operating and capital budget.

• Adoption of the 2024 Operating & Capital Budget
• Extension of Avemore Rezoning at 55 and 63 Goldworth Road
• Sign ordinance variance for Fuqua Outparcels
• Zoning ordinance variance for 380 Mirror Lake Blvd
• Comprehensive Plan Second Public Hearing

The City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Capital Budget. The council also approved several zoning variances and a 12-month rezoning extension for the Avemore project. A consent agenda covering road designs, budget amendments, and vehicle surpluses was also passed.

• Adopted FY2024 Operating and Capital Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved 12-month extension for Avemore Rezoning at 55 and 63 Goldworth Road with 10 conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved sign ordinance variances for Fuqua Outparcels, excluding Parcel 6 (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance variances for 380 Mirror Lake Blvd (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Punkintown Road rebuild design and FY23 Budget Amendments 156-168 (Unanimous)
• Approved surplus of two vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved Villa Rica Social Media Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved road surface improvements on Mirror Lake Dam (Unanimous)

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This special called meeting contains only procedural items. The agenda includes the adoption of the current agenda and the approval of minutes from August 18, 2023.

• Approval of August 18, 2023 minutes

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The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget. This meeting is a special called session.

• Public Hearing for the Proposed FY 2024 Budget

The City Council held a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing for the FY 2024 budget and elect a Mayor Pro Tem. No public comments were made during the budget hearing.

• Elected Shirley Marchman as Mayor Pro Tem for the remainder of 2023 (Unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council is conducting a budget workshop during this special called meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding health benefit plan modifications for non-surgical obesity treatment.

• Budget workshop
• Health benefit plan modification for non-surgical obesity treatment

The Council approved a modification to the health benefit plan for non-surgical obesity treatment. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed FY 2024 Budget following a presentation on millage rate rollback changes.

• Adopted amended agenda (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign health benefit plan modification for non-surgical obesity treatment effective Oct 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

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The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct Public Hearing #3. The council will also consider the adoption of the city's millage rate.

• Public Hearing #3 and Adoption of Millage Rate

The City Council held a public hearing regarding the millage rate, where several residents requested a rollback due to inflation and rising property values. The Council subsequently voted to roll the millage rate back to 5.822.

• Adopted amended agenda to include setting the millage rate (Unanimous)
• Approved full rollback of the millage rate to 5.822 (Unanimous)

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The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024 budget. The session includes an adoption of the agenda and a period for public comment.

• Public Hearing #1 for 2024 Budget

The Council authorized the City Manager to sign a health benefit plan modification for non-surgical obesity treatment. The Finance Director presented the proposed FY 2024 Budget, and a public hearing for the budget was held.

• Authorized City Manager to sign health benefit plan modification for non-surgical obesity treatment (Unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda to include budget public hearing (Unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct the first public hearing for the millage rate. This session is focused on finance matters.

• Public Hearing #1 for Millage Rate

The City Council conducted a special called meeting for a public hearing regarding the millage rate. No members of the public spoke during the hearing, and no further actions were recorded.

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The Villa Rica City Council is holding a special called meeting for a budget workshop. Finance Director Jennifer Hallman will present the proposed budget for 2024.

• Presentation of the 2024 proposed budget

The City Council met for a budget workshop to review the 2024 proposed budget. Council members discussed the budget by line item. No formal decisions were recorded.

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The City Council will meet to consider a resolution for a special election and qualifying period. The meeting also includes a second public hearing regarding the city's millage rate.

• Resolution to call for special election and qualifying
• Public Hearing #2 for Millage Rate

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to call for a special election and qualifying. A second public hearing regarding the millage rate was held, where several residents requested a rollback due to inflation and reassessments.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to call for special election and qualifying (unanimous)

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The City Council will hold a public hearing on an Urban Redevelopment Plan. The council will also consider resolutions to designate redevelopment areas and establish an Urban Redevelopment Agency.

• Public Hearing on Urban Redevelopment Plan
• Resolution designating Urban Redevelopment Areas and Urban Redevelopment Plan
• Resolution Establishing Urban Redevelopment Agency
• Repeal of Moratorium
• Appointment of City Members for the Joint Review Committee

The City Council unanimously approved a plan and resolution to establish an Urban Redevelopment Agency. The Council also ended a moratorium on certain residential development applications and adopted a new official city tagline.

• Adopted Resolution Designating Urban Redevelopment Areas and Urban Redevelopment Plan (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution Establishing Urban Redevelopment Agency (Unanimous)
• Endorsed 'City of Gold' as the official tagline for the redesigned civic logo (Unanimous)
• Terminated temporary moratorium on residential development applications enacted May 23, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed City Manager and Deputy City Manager to the Joint Review Committee through December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Urban Redevelopment Agency will meet to organize its operations. This includes adopting bylaws, an official seal, and appointing a secretary and treasurer. The agency will also consider a bond resolution.

• Resolution organizing the Urban Redevelopment Agency including bylaws and official seal
• Appointment of Secretary and Treasurer
• Adoption of Bond Resolution

The City Council unanimously approved the organization of the Urban Redevelopment Agency, including its bylaws and seal. The council also appointed the City Clerk as Secretary and the Finance Director as Treasurer and adopted a Bond Resolution.

• Adopted agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution Organizing Urban Redevelopment Agency and appointed Secretary and Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Adopted Bond Resolution and authorized Chairman and Secretary to execute documents (Unanimous)

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The City Council work session includes discussions on a Redevelopment Plan Amendment and updates to the city's zoning ordinance regarding liquor stores. The council will also review insurance renewals, police vehicle purchases, and upcoming city-wide cleanup dates.

• Redevelopment Plan Amendment and Public Hearing
• Zoning Ordinance amendments for liquor stores and a Joint City/School Board Committee
• Variance request for 395 W. Bankhead Highway regarding drive-thru queuing spaces
• Purchase of four Ford Utility Interceptor vehicles
• FY24 medical and ancillary insurance renewals

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City Council approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering insurance, equipment, and infrastructure. The council also passed several zoning ordinance amendments and granted two variances for local properties. A motion to reconsider a variance for 113 Conners Road failed for lack of a second.

• Approved 19-item Consent Agenda including four Ford Utility Interceptor Explorers and downtown Christmas décor (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Zoning Ordinance Sections 2.02 and 11.05 to establish Joint City/School Board Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for 395 W. Bankhead Highway to reduce drive-thru queuing spaces with no ordering speaker or menu board (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for 924 Carrollton Villa Rica Highway to permit gravel parking, requiring annual requests (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 8.27 regarding Liquor Stores (4-1)
• Adopted resolution to exercise Urban Redevelopment Powers (Unanimous)
• Adopted Redevelopment Plan Amendment (Unanimous)
• Tabled reconsideration of VA-03-23 113 Conners Road (Motion died for lack of a second)

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The City Council is reviewing a settlement regarding opioid litigation with Publix Corporation. The work session also includes discussions on various rezoning requests, intergovernmental agreements, and infrastructure projects.

• Settlement of Opioid Litigation with Publix Corporation
• Adoption of PILOT Agreement related to Walton Communities Project
• Rezoning of Punkintown Road at Highway 61 from AG to C2 and SFA
• Purchase of two FLOCK cameras for the Police Department
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Carroll County for the Eastside TAD

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The City Council will review several rezoning requests and public hearings for business licenses. The agenda also includes a proposed settlement with Publix Corporation regarding opioid litigation.

• Settlement of Opioid Litigation with Publix Corporation
• Rezoning at Punkintown Road at Highway 61
• PILOT Agreement for the Walton Communities Project
• Purchase of FLOCK cameras
• Home Rule Ordinance regarding Board and Commission terms

The City Council approved a rezoning request for Punkintown Road at Highway 61 to C1 and SFA, including requirements for a realigned road and age-restricted housing. Other actions included approving an alcohol license for Smile Food Mart and rezoning at Rockmart Road. A variance request for 113 Conners Road was denied.

• Approved rezoning of Punkintown Road at Highway 61 from AG to C1 and SFA with 12 conditions (3-1-1)
• Approved rezoning of Rockmart Road at Lake Paradise Road from I2 to C1 (Unanimous)
• Denied two variances for 113 Conners Road regarding building separation and rear yard setback (4-1)
• Approved alcohol license permit for Glory Business LLC d/b/a Smile Food Mart (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including purchase of 7 FLOCK cameras and opioid litigation settlement with Publix (Unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance providing for Board and Commission terms (Unanimous)
• Tabled April 11 and May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2023 special called meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will consider a zoning ordinance modification following the TAD Intergovernmental Agreement adoption. The council will also review a resolution for a $1,707,900 GEFA loan for the West Plant Pump Station Screen Addition and a school zone speed camera contract.

• Zoning ordinance modification related to TAD Intergovernmental Agreement adoption
• $1,707,900 GEFA loan resolution for West Plant Pump Station Screen Addition
• School zone speed camera contract

The City Council approved a moratorium on residential development applications south of I-20 and high-density residential projects citywide until September 15, 2023. Council also authorized a loan for a pump station addition and a contract for school zone speed cameras.

• Approved moratorium on residential development south of I-20 and multi-family/high density residential development citywide until September 15, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to execute $1,707,900 GEFA loan for West Plant Pump Station Screen Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC for speed enforcement cameras at Villa Rica Elementary and Villa Rica High Schools (Unanimous)

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The City Council will consider an intergovernmental agreement with the Carroll County School System regarding a TAD. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as agenda adoption and public comment.

• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Carroll County School System for TAD

The City Council unanimously approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Carroll County School System regarding the Eastside Tax Allocation District (TAD). The Mayor was granted authority to sign the resolution authorizing the agreement.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Eastside TAD with Carroll County School System (Unanimous)
• Granted Mayor authority to sign resolution for the Carroll County School System agreement (Unanimous)

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The City Council will discuss several rezoning requests and public hearings regarding community development. The session also includes reviews of utility repairs, police equipment needs, and a proposed increase to sanitation rates.

• Proposed 5.2% increase in customer sanitation rates effective June 1, 2023
• Rezoning of 45.26 acres at Punkintown Road and Dallas Highway
• Public hearing for a truck parking facility at Highway 101 and W. Industrial Ct.
• Execution of the GDOT Downtown Streetscape Project framework agreement
• Rezoning of 1739 Carrollton-Villa Rica Highway from AG to SFA

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning requests and land-use variances. The agenda also includes the approval of a 5.2% increase to customer sanitation rates effective June 1, 2023.

• Rezoning of 45.26 acres at Punkintown Road and Dallas Highway
• 5.2% increase in customer sanitation rates effective June 1, 2023
• Rezoning of 974 Dallas Highway from AG to C1
• Special Exception Use Permit for a truck parking facility
• GDOT Project Framework Agreement - Downtown Streetscape Project

Council approved a framework agreement for the Eastside TAD with Carroll County School District and several zoning variances. A rezoning request for 974 Dallas Highway was denied, while a request for 45.26 acres at Punkintown Road and Dallas Highway was tabled until July. The council also approved a 23-item consent agenda including updated sanitation rates.

• Approved Framework for Eastside TAD Agreement with Carroll County School District (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning from AG to C1 for 974 Dallas Highway (Unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning of 45.26 acres at Punkintown Road and Dallas Highway until July 11 (3-2)
• Approved food truck permit for La Catrina Street Tacos (Unanimous)
• Approved sign ordinance variance for Jennifer Wolfe and PILOT store #4559 (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning variances for MQSK, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 23-item consent agenda including updated sanitation rates (Unanimous)
• Reverted rezoning of 1739 Carrollton-Villa Rica Highway back to Planning & Zoning (Unanimous)

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The City Council will review an amendment to the city's zoning code and a pedestrian crossing agreement for Highway 78. The session also includes updates on homeless encampments and logistics for July 3rd holiday events.

• Public hearing for an amendment to the City of Villa Rica Zoning Code
• Agreement with Norfolk Southern Engineering Services for the HWY 78 Downtown Pedestrian Crossing
• Setting a date for accepting applications for package stores
• Approval of intergovernmental agreements with Douglas County
• Replacement of Microsoft Surfaces with Apple iPads

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The Villa Rica City Council will consider an agreement with Norfolk Southern for engineering services regarding the Highway 78 downtown pedestrian crossing. The agenda also includes a public hearing for amendments to the city's zoning code administration. Additionally, the council will review updates to recreation fees and package store application dates.

• Agreement with Norfolk Southern for Highway 78 Downtown Pedestrian Crossing engineering services
• Public hearing for amendments to Section 2 of the Villa Rica Zoning Code
• Update to the Recreation Fee Schedule
• Approval of intergovernmental agreements with Douglas County for LOST and Service Delivery
• Setting a date for accepting applications for package stores

City Council unanimously adopted a consent agenda covering multiple administrative and police items. The council also approved a new parks and recreation fee schedule and contracts for a mobile stage and sound/lighting for the July 3rd fireworks display.

• Adopted Consent Agenda including police body cameras and insurance renewals (Unanimous)
• Approved new parks and recreation fee schedule effective May 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,185.00 contract with RCS Productions for July 3rd mobile stage (Unanimous)
• Approved $9,871.00 contract with RCS Productions for July 3rd sound and lighting (Unanimous)
• Denied appearance agreement and $16,000 budget cap for Matt Stone concert (2-3)
• Tabled date for accepting package store applications until May meeting
• Tabled Zoning Code Section 2 Administration amendment until July
• Denied easement requests from Georgia Power (via Consent Agenda)

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The City Council will hold public hearings regarding rezoning on South Street and revisions to the water and sewer ordinance. The work session also includes discussions on the Northside Downtown Streetscape Project and amendments to the city zoning code.

• Proposed rezoning of four parcels on South Street (RA-08-22)
• Public hearing for Water and Sewer Ordinance Revision
• Final approval of a consulting firm for the Northside Downtown Streetscape Project
• Agreement with Norfolk Southern for Highway 78 pedestrian crossing engineering services
• Amendments to Section 2 Administration of the City of Villa Rica Zoning Code

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The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of four parcels on South Street. The agenda also includes reviewing water and sewer ordinance revisions and selecting a firm for a compensation study. Several utility and infrastructure projects are also up for consideration.

• Rezoning of four parcels on South Street
• Selection of a firm for Classification and Compensation Study
• Water and Sewer Ordinance Revision public hearing
• Final approval of consulting firm for Northside Downtown Streetscape Project
• Engineering services agreement with Norfolk Southern for Highway 78 crossing

City Council approved a rezoning request for four parcels on South Street and authorized Keck & Wood for the Northside Downtown Streetscape Project. The council also approved a compensation study and several utility-related agreements.

• Approved rezoning of four parcels on South Street from R2 to C2 (Unanimous)
• Approved Paypoint HR for Classification and Compensation Study, cost not to exceed $35,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved revision to Sewer Use Ordinance section 21-78 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Keck & Wood as design and engineering consultant for Northside Downtown Streetscape Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized short-term water purchase agreement with Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved hourly fee schedule for Walden, Ashworth & Associates for Mirror Lake Dam repair (Unanimous)
• Tabled Georgia Power easement requests until April 11, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Norfolk Southern agreement for Highway 78 Downtown Pedestrian Crossing until April 11, 2023 (Unanimous)

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The City Council will discuss ordinances regarding council ward redistricting, urban camping, and shopping carts. The session also includes reviewing budget amendments and a $2.5 million loan modification for the North Avenue Waterline Extension Project. Additionally, officials will consider rezoning requests and infrastructure repair proposals.

• Second reading of ordinance to redistrict council wards
• $2,500,000 loan modification for the North Avenue Waterline Extension Project
• Rezoning of 1739 Carrollton-Villa Rica Highway from AG to SFA
• Approval of proposals for North Bypass construction and Punkintown Road repair
• Liquor license applications for Mirror Lake Wine & Spirits and VRLS Corporation

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The Villa Rica City Council will review an ordinance for redistricting council wards. The agenda also includes a $3,000,000 loan with the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority and public hearings for distilled spirits licenses.

• Second reading of ordinance to redistrict council wards
• $3,000,000 loan with Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
• $2,500,000 modification for North Avenue Waterline Extension Project
• Public hearings for distilled spirits retail licenses
• Write off of $33,876.14 in customer receivables

Council adopted an ordinance to reapportion representative districts and a new ward map. The body also approved a shopping cart ordinance and several business licenses. A wide range of administrative items, including budget amendments and loan executions, were passed via a consent agenda.

• Approved Ordinance to Redistrict Council Wards (Unanimous)
• Approved Shopping Cart Ordinance effective April 1, 2023 (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Hal Burch as Director of Public Works (Unanimous)
• Approved Distilled Spirits Retail license for AUP Enterprise dba Mirror Lake Wine & Spirits (3-2)
• Approved Distilled Spirits Retail license for VRLS Corporation dba VR Wine & Spirits (3-2)
• Approved one day limited pouring license for Georgia Food Industry Association Education Foundation (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $3M GEFA loan and $2.5M North Avenue Waterline Extension loan (Unanimous)
• Approved write off of customer receivables totaling $33,876.14 (Unanimous)

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The City Council will review a first reading of an ordinance to redistrict council wards and a revised Hotel-Motel Tax Ordinance. The meeting also includes a public hearing for alcohol sales at a Chevron Food Mart and several commission appointments.

• First reading of ordinance to redistrict Council Wards
• Public hearing for Commerce Drive LLC dba Chevron Food Mart alcohol sales application
• Revision of the Hotel-Motel Tax Ordinance
• Resolution of support for the 2023 RAISE Grant Program Application
• Professional Services Agreement with Lowe Engineers

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The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to redistrict council wards. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding liquor licenses at Chevron Food Mart and several infrastructure contract approvals.

• First reading of an ordinance to redistrict council wards
• Public hearing for beer, malt beverage, and wine sales at Chevron Food Mart
• $54,635 work order for intersection improvements at Shoreline Parkway and Punkintown Road
• $28,676 contract with VHB for water quality monitoring
• $75,000 annual pledge payment to Carroll Tomorrow

Council unanimously adopted a consent agenda covering water monitoring, IT upgrades, and transportation design. The body also approved the first reading of an ordinance to redistrict council wards and appointed several members to city commissions.

• Approved $28,676 for VHB water and bio habitat monitoring (Unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 annual pledge payment to Carroll Tomorrow (Unanimous)
• Approved $46,132 for Armis Vulnerability Management Solution (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,405.40 for ThinkGard backup solution upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved $54,635 for Shoreline Parkway and Punkintown Road intersection design (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to redistrict council wards (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for 157 Commerce Drive LLC dba Chevron Food Mart (4-1)
• Appointed Leslie McPherson as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023 (Unanimous)

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This special called meeting of the Public Facilities Authority focuses on administrative tasks. The body will appoint a Chairman, Vice-President, and Secretary for 2023. It will also review and approve minutes from January 2022 and May 4, 2022.

• Appointment of 2023 Chairman, Vice-President, and Secretary
• Approval of January 2022 minutes
• Approval of May 4, 2022 Special Called Meeting minutes

The Public Facilities Authority appointed its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary for 2024. The board also approved the meeting minutes from January 2023.

• Appointed Mayor as Chairman, Mayor Pro Tem as Vice-Chairman, and City Clerk as Secretary for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 2023 Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)