Waycross public meetings in 2022

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will review several privilege license renewals for local restaurants and lounges. The commission will also consider resolutions regarding fire department equipment and the appointment of an agent to inspect abandoned mobile homes.

• Privilege license renewals for businesses including The Olive Garden, Gooey’s Pizza Too, and Stop N Save
• Appointment of James Shubert as Local Government Agent to inspect abandoned mobile homes
• Purchase of commercial grade exercise equipment for the Waycross Fire Department

The City Commission approved a consent calendar including multiple privilege license renewals for local businesses. The commission also authorized the purchase of exercise equipment for the fire department and appointed a local government agent for abandoned mobile home inspections.

• Approved privilege license renewals for Olive Garden, Gooey’s Pizza Too, Stop N Save, My Place Lounge, Wongs Palace, Thai Smile, Fuji Yama Inc./DBA Cavagnaro, and Traffic Light
• Approved FY23-06 Fire Dept. Exercise Equipment bid
• Approved appointment of James Shubert as Local Government Agent to inspect abandoned mobile homes
• Approved resolution to purchase commercial grade exercise equipment for the Waycross Fire Department

City Commission

The commission will discuss the Old City Garage and Lakeview Drive. Proposed resolutions include purchasing fire department exercise equipment and appointing an agent to inspect abandoned mobile homes. Several local businesses are also up for privilege license renewals.

• Bid for Fire Department exercise equipment (FY23-06)
• Resolution to appoint James Shubert as agent for abandoned mobile home inspections
• Resolution to purchase commercial grade exercise equipment for the fire department
• Privilege license renewals for several local businesses
• Discussion regarding the Old City Garage

The Commission reached a consensus for James Smart to clear the Old City Garage property and surplus any sellable items. Several other items, including fire department equipment and privilege license renewals, were moved to the Tuesday agenda.

• Consensus reached to clear Old City Garage property and surplus sellable items
• Consensus to place FY23-06 Fire Dept. Exercise Equipment on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to proceed with talks with the county regarding Lakeview Drive
• Consensus to place eight privilege license renewals on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place resolution appointing James Shubert as Local Government Agent on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place resolution for Fire Department exercise equipment on Tuesday agenda

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will consider re-zoning 121 Victory Drive from industrial park to highway commercial. The agenda also includes resolutions to appoint Tommy Cox as acting city manager and to purchase a new fire truck. Additionally, the commission will review several business privilege license renewals.

• Re-zoning of 121 Victory Drive from IP – Industrial Park to C – 2 Highway Commercial
• Appointment of Tommy Cox as Acting City Manager for up to six months
• Purchase of a new Pierce Saber Pumper Fire Truck
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2022 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Project
• Sale and transfer of surplus real property on Brunswick Avenue

The City Commission approved several board appointments, renewed multiple privilege licenses for alcohol sales, and authorized the purchase of a new fire truck and washing machines. The commission also approved the sale of 0.21 acres of land on Brunswick Avenue and wastewater treatment facility upgrades.

• Appointed Tommy Cox as Acting City Manager for up to six months
• Approved purchase of a new Pierce Saber Pumper Fire Truck
• Approved purchase of three extractor washing machines for Fire Department
• Approved sale of 0.21 acres of land on Brunswick Ave (Parcel WA0803 085A)
• Approved FY2022 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Project
• Approved abandonment and closure of a portion of College Street Right-of-Way
• Approved 24 privilege license renewals for beer, wine, and liquor sales
• Appointed Joe Ramsey and Shawn Taylor to Board of Zoning and Appeals

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will hold a planning session to discuss several administrative items. Proposed actions include appointing Tommy Cox as Acting City Manager and purchasing washing machines for the fire department. The agenda also includes land sales and wastewater facility upgrades.

• Appointment of Tommy Cox as Acting City Manager
• Sale of 0.21 acres on Brunswick Ave (Parcel WA0803 085A)
• Purchase of three extractor washing machines for the Fire Department
• Approval of FY2022 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Project
• Renewal of 22 privilege licenses for local businesses

The Planning and Information Session served as a preparatory meeting where the commission reached a consensus to move multiple items to the Tuesday agenda. No final votes were taken on resolutions or bids during this session.

• Consensus to move 0.21-acre land sale on Brunswick Ave to Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to move purchase of 3 extractor washing machines for Fire Department to Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to move 24 privilege license renewals to Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to move appointment of Tommy Cox as Acting City Manager to Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to move FY2022 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Project to Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to move January 2023 work session dates to Tuesday agenda
• Nominated Shawn Taylor for Board of Zoning and Appeals
• Commissioner Davis nominated himself for Waycross-Ware County Land Bank Authority

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will review zoning changes, street paving contracts, and privilege license renewals. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding the College Street right-of-way and the declaration of a police vehicle as surplus property.

• Re-zoning 121 Victory Drive from Industrial Park to Highway Commercial
• Paving contract award to Thrift Brothers LLC for Beville, Crawford, Hanover, Jane, and Richmond streets
• Ordinance to abandon and close a portion of College Street right-of-way
• Renewal of privilege licenses for various local convenience stores and bars
• Declaration of a 1998 police vehicle as surplus property

The City Commission approved a paving contract for five streets and a zoning change for a property on Victory Drive. The board also renewed multiple privilege licenses for alcohol sales and declared a police vehicle as surplus.

• Approved rezoning of 121 Victory Drive from Industrial Park (IP) to Highway Commercial (C-2)
• Approved 21 privilege license renewals for beer, wine, and liquor sales
• Approved bid for 1998 Polaris Trail Boss ATV (WAYX 23-09)
• Approved street repair and resurfacing bid for five streets (FY23-03)
• Approved ordinance to abandon and close a portion of College Street right-of-way
• Approved resolution to declare a 1998 Police Department vehicle as surplus for sale
• Approved resolution providing franchise fee rate notice to VYVE Broadband J, LLC
• Awarded paving contract for Beville St, Crawford St, Hanover Dr, Jane St, and Richmond Ave to Thrift Brothers LLC

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission is reviewing bids for street resurfacing and a contract award for several streets. The session includes discussions on a state grant application and proposed resolutions for wastewater facility upgrades. Additionally, the commission will review numerous privilege license renewals for local businesses.

• Bid for street repair and resurfacing of five streets
• Proposed paving contract award to Thrift Brothers LLC
• Ordinance to abandon a portion of College Street right-of-way
• Resolution for FY2022 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Project
• Discussion regarding state grant application for neighborhood outcomes

The Commission reached a consensus to proceed with street repairs for five streets and to apply for a state grant for disadvantaged communities. Several other items, including privilege license renewals and a road closure ordinance, were moved to the Tuesday agenda.

• Consensus to proceed with street repairs for five streets
• Consensus to move forward with state grant application for 'Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionally Impacted Communities'
• Consensus to allow Mayor to electronically sign grant approval letter
• Consensus to place 1998 Polaris Trail Boss ATV bid on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place 21 privilege license renewals on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place College Street right-of-way abandonment ordinance on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place surplus police vehicle resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place VYVE Broadband J, LLC franchise fee resolution on Tuesday agenda

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will consider rezoning 121 Victory Drive from industrial to highway commercial. The meeting includes second readings for ordinances regarding city charter audits and new building certificate fees. The commission will also review stormwater utility bids and privilege license renewals.

• Rezoning 121 Victory Drive from Industrial Park to Highway Commercial
• Ordinance amending City Charter to require an annual audit
• New fee for preparation and filing of Unsafe Building Certificates
• Contract award to Diamond Concrete Products for stormwater projects
• Privilege license renewals for George’s Liquor Store, Walmart, and Fancy Q Sushi

The City Commission approved a zoning change for 121 Victory Drive and awarded a contract for reinforced concrete pipe. The board also authorized the sale of surplus land and renewed several privilege licenses.

• Approved Consent Calendar including minutes and two ordinances (unanimous)
• Renewed privilege licenses for George’s Liquor Store, Walmart #4527, Walmart #0556, and Fancy Q Sushi (unanimous)
• Approved bid FY 23-04 for Stormwater Utility Materials (unanimous)
• Approved bid FY 23-05 for sale of 0.21 acres of surplus land on Brunswick Ave (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 121 Victory Drive from Industrial Park to Highway Commercial (unanimous)
• Awarded bid contract to Diamond Concrete Products for reinforced concrete pipe (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Holiday Calendar (unanimous)
• Declared real property between Albany Avenue and Brunswick Avenue as surplus for sale (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission will discuss the 2023 holiday calendar, employee merit increases, and ARP grants. Proposed actions include rezoning property on Victory Drive and declaring surplus land on Brunswick Avenue for sale.

• Rezoning of 121 Victory Drive from Industrial Park to C-2 Highway Commercial
• Sale of 0.21 acres of surplus land on Brunswick Avenue
• Bid award to Diamond Concrete Products for stormwater projects
• Privilege license renewals for George’s Liquor Store, two Walmarts, and Fancy Q Sushi
• Discussion regarding ARP Grant and employee merit increases

The commission held a planning and information session to discuss several items for a future agenda. Consensus was reached to add Veterans Day to the 2023 holiday calendar and continue critical illness insurance for retired firefighters.

• Consensus to add Veterans Day to 2023 Holiday Calendar
• Consensus to continue Critical Illness Insurance for Retired Firefighters
• Consensus to seek alternate location for Fourth of July fireworks
• Consensus to place Stormwater Utility Materials bid on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Surplus Land Sale (Brunswick Ave Parcel) on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place four privilege license renewals on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place zoning amendment for 121 Victory Drive on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Diamond Concrete Products bid contract on Tuesday agenda

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will review amendments to the city code regarding yard trash pickup and a new fee for unsafe building certificates. The agenda also includes resolutions for police grant funding and updates to personnel per diem policies.

• Ordinance amendment for yard trash pickup
• New fee for Unsafe Building Certificate preparation and filing
• Amendment to City Charter regarding annual audit requirements
• FY 2022 Homeland Security Grant for Waycross Police Department
• Surplus declaration and sale of a 2002 Navistar 4700 vehicle

City Commission

The session includes discussions regarding the Waste Water Treatment Plant and per diem. Proposed actions include amending the City Charter audit requirements and adding a fee for Unsafe Building Certificates.

• Ordinance to amend the City Charter regarding annual audit requirements
• New fee for the preparation and filing of Unsafe Building Certificates
• Resolution to sell a 2002 Navistar 4700 surplus vehicle on GOVDEALS.COM
• Resolution to approve the FY 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement for Waycross Police Department

The City Commission held a planning and information session on October 17, 2022. They reached consensus to move forward with upgrading the sewer system infrastructure and to place a surplus property item, a per diem policy change, and a resolution for a Homeland Security grant on the next regular agenda. A proposed ordinance regarding privilege licenses was tabled pending further discussion with the interim city manager.

• Consensus to place surplus property (2002 Navistar 4700) on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to move forward with wastewater treatment plant upgrade
• Consensus to add per diem policy discussion to Tuesday agenda
• Tabled proposed ordinance on privilege licenses pending discussion with interim city manager
• Consensus to place resolution for FY 2022 Homeland Security Grant for WPD on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place ordinance to amend City Charter regarding annual audit on Tuesday agenda

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will review an ordinance amendment regarding yard trash pickup. The commission also plans to schedule a public hearing for the closure of a 60-foot right-of-way on College Street. Additionally, officials will consider approving several insurance providers for city coverage.

• Public hearing for the closure of a 60-foot right-of-way on College Street from Knight Avenue
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 40 regarding yard trash pickup
• Approval of Travelers Insurance Company for property, casualty, and public entity coverage
• Approval of Hiscox Insurance Company for terrorism and sabotage insurance
• Approval of CFC Underwriting Limited for cyber liability coverage

The Waycross City Commission approved an ordinance amending Chapter 40 of the city code regarding yard trash pickup. The commission also approved a resolution to secure property, casualty, and cyber liability insurance from Travelers, Hiscox, and Lloyd's of London. A public hearing was scheduled for November 1 to consider closing a 60-foot right-of-way on College Street.

• Approved ordinance amending yard trash pickup rules (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for property, casualty, terrorism, and cyber insurance coverage (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for November 1 on closing College Street right-of-way
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from three prior meetings (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission held a planning and information session where they reached consensus to add several items to the next regular agenda, including a public hearing on closing a right-of-way and an ordinance on yard trash pickup. They also agreed to allow a $1,000,000 increase in cyber liability insurance coverage, effective October 1. A discussion on the old city garage was tabled until the next meeting. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Consensus to add public hearing on closing College Street right-of-way to Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to allow $1,000,000 increase for cyber liability coverage effective October 1
• Consensus to place yard trash pickup ordinance amendment on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place insurance resolution (Travelers, Hiscox, Lloyd's) on Tuesday agenda
• Tabled discussion on old city garage until next commission meeting

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will review a map amendment request for 121 Victory Drive and the closure of Colquitt Street. The agenda also includes approving privilege licenses and adopting a landfill groundwater monitoring report.

• Map Amendment Request for 121 Victory Drive
• Privilege license renewals for Om Food Mart and Fancy Q Sushi Waycross Inc.
• Resolution to authorize quitclaim deeds for the closure of Colquitt Street
• Adoption of groundwater monitoring report for Blackwell / Common Street Landfill
• Surplus police equipment and vehicle transfers

The Waycross City Commission approved the consent calendar, two privilege licenses, two surplus bids, and six resolutions, all by unanimous votes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes from Sept. 6 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved privilege license for PEARL19 Inc./DBA Om Food Mart, beer and wine package sales (unanimous)
• Approved privilege license for Fancy Q Sushi Waycross Inc., beer and wine consumption on premises (unanimous)
• Approved surplus bid for WPD service weapon and badge (unanimous)
• Approved surplus bid for confiscated vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus weapon and badge for retiring officer Donna Waters (unanimous)
• Approved resolution accepting gift of motor vehicle for WPD (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for continued use of ESO Fire RMS software (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will discuss a map amendment request for 121 Victory Drive and landfill monitoring results. The session also includes discussions regarding downtown events and police department updates.

• Map Amendment Request for 121 Victory Drive
• Resolution to approve ESO Fire RMS Software renewal using ARPA funding
• Resolution to accept a donated 2008 Dodge Caravan for the WPD
• Privilege license renewals for Om Food Mart and Fancy Q Sushi Waycross Inc.
• Declaration of surplus police weapon and badge

The Waycross City Commission held a planning session on September 19, 2022, where they reached consensus to place several items on the next regular meeting agenda, including declaring surplus police weapons and vehicles, accepting a donated van for the police department, and renewing fire department reporting software using ARPA funds. No final votes were taken; all decisions were procedural consensus to move items forward. Public comments included complaints about code enforcement harassment and water service issues.

• Consensus to place surplus police weapon and badge (WAYX 23-05) on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place surplus confiscated vehicles (WAYX 23-06) on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to schedule public hearing for map amendment at 121 Victory Drive on October 18, 2022
• Consensus to allow Chalk Walk event and issue Suicide Prevention Awareness Month proclamation
• Consensus to place landfill monitoring results on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place annual fire department reporting software renewal ($14,420.31 from ARPA) on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to accept donated 2008 Dodge Caravan for WPD transportation use
• Consensus to close Splash Pad at end of September

City Commission

The commission will consider resolutions to adopt an investment policy and amend the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Agenda items include contract agreements for police armory renovations and a new knuckle boom loader purchase. A public hearing will also be scheduled regarding the closure of part of College Street.

• Public hearing scheduling for the closure of a portion of College Street
• Contract agreement for Armory Complex Police Special Operations Renovations
• Bid award to Environmental Products Group for a Knuckle Boom Loader
• Resolution to adopt an investment policy
• Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

The Waycross City Commission approved several items including a contract for the Armory renovation project, a knuckle boom loader purchase, and an investment policy resolution. All votes were unanimous. A public hearing was also scheduled for October 4 to consider closing a portion of College Street.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes from five prior meetings (unanimous)
• Approved FY23-02 Knuckle Boom Loader purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Armory Project contract for Phase 1A and 1B renovations for WPD (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution approving Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Awarded bid contract to Environmental Products Group for new Knuckle Boom Loader (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Douglas A. Neal Architect for Armory Complex-Police Special Operations Renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to amend Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for October 4 to consider closure of a portion of College Street

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission is reviewing proposals for police armory renovations and the adoption of a new city investment policy. The session also includes discussions regarding a proposed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase and equipment bids.

• Agreement with Douglas A. Neal Architect, INC. for Armory Complex renovations
• Contract award to Environmental Products Group of Atlanta for a knuckle boom loader
• Adoption of a new city investment policy
• Discussion regarding a proposed COLA increase

The commission reached consensus to give all city employees a 4% cost-of-living wage increase, with plans to revisit further increases later. They also agreed to hold a District Symposium on October 22 at City Hall and advanced several items to the Tuesday agenda, including a knuckle boom loader purchase, the Armory renovation contract, and adoption of an investment policy.

• Consensus to give employees a 4% wage increase
• Consensus to hold District Symposium on Oct 22, 9am-1pm at City Hall
• Consensus to place FY23-02 Knuckle Boom Loader bid on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Armory Project contract agreement on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place investment policy resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place knuckle boom loader bid award resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Armory renovation agreement resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Set public hearing for Oct 4, 2022 at 4:45pm to close portion of College Street

City Commission

The City Commission will review ordinances regarding street gang terrorism prevention and the closing of a portion of Colquitt Street. The agenda also includes resolutions for police communication headsets and federal grant acceptance.

• Ordinance to close part of Colquitt Street right-of-way between South Georgia Parkway and Mary Street
• Ordinance amending city code regarding street gang terrorism and prevention
• Privilege license for 1803 Knight LLC / DBA King Claw at 1803 Knight Ave. Suite I
• Resolution to approve purchase of tactical communication headsets for Waycross Police Department
• Resolution to accept a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance

The Waycross City Commission approved the consent calendar, including minutes and two ordinance second readings (Colquitt Street right-of-way abandonment and Street Gang Terrorism ordinance). It also approved a privilege license for King Claw, bids for tactical communication headsets and surplus property, and three resolutions, including one on local option sales tax distribution and a grant application. All votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes and two ordinance second readings (unanimous)
• Approved privilege license for King Claw, 1803 Knight Ave (unanimous)
• Approved bid FY23-01 for tactical communication headsets (unanimous)
• Approved surplus property WAYX 23-04 (metal slides, concrete forms, tower joints) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution on local option sales tax distribution (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing grant application for Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to purchase tactical communication headsets for police (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission is reviewing resolutions for local sales tax distribution and a federal justice grant application. The session also includes discussions on tactical communication headset purchases and privilege license renewals.

• Resolution to approve purchase of tactical communication headsets for Waycross Police Department
• Resolution to accept Bureau of Justice Assistance grant
• Privilege license for 1803 Knight LLC/DBA King Claw
• Bids for tactical communication headers and surplus property

The Waycross City Commission held a planning and information session where no final votes were taken. They reached consensus to place several items on the next regular agenda, including bids, a liquor license, and three resolutions. They also agreed to hold a special called meeting on August 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the millage rate. No formal decisions were made during this session.

• Consensus to place FY23-01 Tactical Communication Headers bid on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Surplus Property WAYX 23-04 (metal slides, concrete forms, tower joints) on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to hold special called meeting Aug. 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. on millage rate
• Consensus to place privilege license for 1803 Knight LLC/DBA King Claw on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Local Option Sales Tax Distribution resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Tactical Communication Headsets purchase resolution on Tuesday agenda

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will consider ordinances regarding street gang prevention and the closure of a portion of Colquitt Street. The agenda also includes resolutions for emergency repairs to fire equipment and water plant components. Additionally, officials will review tax exemption amendments for religious and charitable organizations.

• Ordinance adding street gang terrorism and prevention article to City Code
• Ordinance to abandon a portion of Colquitt Street right-of-way
• Contract award to Hydra-Stop for an emergency check valve at the Waycross Water Plant
• Contract with Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC for repairs to an Arrow XT fire truck
• Amendment to tax regulations for religious and charitable organizations

The Waycross City Commission approved a consent calendar including minutes and an ordinance on tax exemptions for religious/charitable organizations, plus a new street gang terrorism ordinance, several resolutions for IT, water plant, and firetruck contracts, and a surplus property sale. All votes were unanimous. No public remarks or executive session occurred.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes and tax exemption ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved surplus sale of 1984 MAKO Cascade System (unanimous)
• Approved street gang terrorism and prevention ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved VC3 cloud-based backup service change order (unanimous)
• Approved ESG Operations management services amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Hydra-Stop check valve emergency purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Ten-8 Fire & Safety firetruck repair contract (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission will discuss emergency repairs for a water plant valve and ladder truck maintenance. The session also includes reviews of proposed ordinances regarding street gang prevention and resolutions for cloud-based backup services.

• Proposed ordinance adding Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention to City Code
• Resolution for VC3 Cloud-Based Backup Service security change order
• Discussion of emergency repairs to a water plant valve
• Bid for surplus property 1984 MAKO Cascade System
• First amendment to agreement with ESG Operations, Inc.

The Waycross City Commission held a planning session and reached consensus to place several items on the next day's agenda, including the sale of surplus property, an emergency water valve repair, a ladder truck repair, appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau, a street gang ordinance, a street abandonment, and two resolutions. No final votes were taken; all items were only advanced for formal consideration. The commission also discussed the National Guard Armory, clarifying that no $15 million project was approved, and heard public comments on downtown retail rules and the Confederate monument.

• Consensus to place surplus property WAYX-23-03 (1984 MAKO Cascade System) on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place emergency valve repair at water plant (over $10,000 limit) on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place ladder truck repair ($114,229.00) on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place appointments of Rena Vining and William Clark to Convention and Visitors Bureau on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place street gang terrorism and prevention ordinance on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Colquitt Street right-of-way abandonment ordinance on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place VC3 cloud backup change order resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place ESG operations agreement amendment and Hydra-Stop check valve contract on Tuesday agenda

City Commission

The City Commission is considering a petition to close and abandon a 60-foot right-of-way on Colquitt Street. This section runs from South Georgia Parkway north toward Mary Street. The meeting includes a public hearing for supporters and opponents to present their views.

• Closing and abandoning a 60-foot right-of-way on Colquitt Street, from South Georgia Parkway to Mary Street

The Waycross City Commission held a public hearing and voted to close and abandon the 60-foot right-of-way of Colquitt Street, running from South Georgia Parkway north to Mary Street. The decision was made after the engineering department recommended proceeding, with a survey to ensure accurate measurements. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved closing and abandoning Colquitt Street right-of-way (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will review ordinance amendments regarding meeting decorum and public participation. The agenda also includes updates to off-street parking requirements and yard sale regulations for tax-exempt organizations. Additionally, the commission will consider insurance consulting contracts and employee health insurance eligibility.

• Amendments to city meeting decorum and public participation rules
• Zoning ordinance updates regarding unpaved off-street parking requirements
• Contract award to Five Points, A Gallagher Company for benefits consulting
• Ordinance amendments for tax-exempt organization yard sales
• Change order for anti-spam protection with VC3, Inc.

The Waycross City Commission voted unanimously to restart the city manager interview process after considering three candidates. The commission also approved a consent calendar, a benefits consulting bid, several ordinances and resolutions, and declared a police vehicle surplus.

• Voted to restart city manager interview process (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and ordinance second readings (5-0)
• Approved Bid FY 22-35 for benefits consulting and broker services (5-0)
• Declared 2011 Chevy Impala as surplus property (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending occupational tax and yard sale regulations for religious/charitable organizations (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Five Points, A Gallagher Company for insurance benefits consulting (5-0)
• Approved resolution to surplus 2011 police vehicle for sale on govdeals.com (5-0)
• Approved resolution to include eligible employees in health insurance benefit (5-0)

City Commission

The Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the FY2023 budget and the new preliminary tax digest. The session also includes discussions regarding voting precincts, the City Manager, and an armory change order.

• Ordinance amending tax exemptions for religious and charitable organizations
• Contract award for insurance benefits consulting and broker services
• Surplus of a 2011 police vehicle via govdeals.com
• Security change order with VC3, Inc. for anti-spam protection
• Health insurance eligibility for employees eligible for retirement after July 1, 2022

The City Commission failed to reach a majority vote on awarding the benefits consulting and broker services bid, with Commissioner Bennett voting against the recommended Gallagher/S Points and for MSI instead. The vote was 3-2 in favor of the recommendation, but a majority was not achieved, leaving employee insurance coverage uncertain after August 1, 2022. The item was not tabled and will be placed on the Tuesday agenda for further action.

• Failed to award Bid # FY 22-35 Benefits Consulting and Broker Services (3-2 vote; recommendation was Gallagher/S Points)
• Consensus to place surplus property WAYX 23-02 on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place proposed ordinance on religious/charitable tax exemptions on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place resolution awarding insurance broker contract on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place resolution declaring 2011 police vehicle surplus on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place resolution rescheduling September work session on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place resolution authorizing VC3 anti-spam change order on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place resolution on retiree health insurance benefits on Tuesday agenda

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission is reviewing amendments to city meeting procedures and zoning regulations for off-street parking. The commission will also consider an agreement with Ware County regarding sales tax proceeds and adopt the 2021 annual financial report.

• Amendments to city meeting decorum and public participation rules
• Changes to off-street parking requirements and unpaved parking regulations
• Intergovernmental agreement with Ware County for SPLOST proceeds distribution
• Adoption of the FY 2021 annual financial report
• Sale of surplus police vehicle via govdeals.com

The Waycross City Commission met on July 5, 2022, and approved the consent calendar, including minutes from prior hearings. They also approved bids for surplus property, two ordinances (one amending meeting procedures, one amending parking requirements), and three resolutions (SPLOST intergovernmental agreement, annual financial report, and surplus police vehicle sale). All votes were unanimous. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes from June 21 hearings (unanimous)
• Approved bids for surplus property WAYX 23-01 (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance amending meeting order, decorum, and public participation (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance amending off-street parking requirements (unanimous)
• Approved SPLOST intergovernmental agreement with Ware County (unanimous)
• Adopted annual financial report for FY ended June 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Declared police vehicle surplus for sale on govdeals.com (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission is holding a planning and information session to discuss several items. Topics include sewer repairs near Arby’s, homeland security grant funds, and updates to the city's zoning ordinance regarding parking requirements.

• Ordinance amending meeting decorum and public participation rules
• Zoning ordinance amendment for off-street parking requirements
• Resolution for an intergovernmental agreement with Ware County regarding SPLOST proceeds
• Resolution to adopt the FY 2021 Annual Financial Report
• Discussion of sewer repairs near Arby’s

The Waycross City Commission held a planning session where no final votes were taken, but consensus was reached to place several items on the upcoming Tuesday agenda, including sewer repair near Arby's, proposed ordinances on meeting procedures and parking, and resolutions on SPLOST agreement, financial report, and surplus police vehicle. The commission also gave consensus to prepare a letter to the Board of Elections stating its decision not to redistrict, but no consensus on requesting additional voting precincts.

• Consensus to place sewer repair near Arby's on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place ordinance amending meeting procedures on agenda
• Consensus to place ordinance amending off-street parking requirements on agenda
• Consensus to place SPLOST intergovernmental agreement resolution on agenda
• Consensus to place annual financial report resolution on agenda
• Consensus to place police vehicle surplus resolution on agenda
• Consensus to prepare letter to Board of Elections declining redistricting
• No consensus on letter requesting additional voting precincts

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission met to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, SPLOST agreements, and LOST negotiations. The meeting included resolutions for approving the upcoming fiscal year budget and an agreement with Ware County regarding SPLOST proceeds.

• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Ware County for SPLOST proceeds distribution
• Discussion of LOST negotiations

The Waycross City Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2023 budget resolution unanimously. The SPLOST intergovernmental agreement with Ware County was tabled until the July 5 meeting. The commission also reached consensus on a 58/42 split for LOST negotiations.

• Approved FY2023 budget resolution (unanimous)
• Tabled SPLOST intergovernmental agreement until July 5 meeting (unanimous)
• Reached consensus on 58/42 LOST distribution split

City Commission

The City Commission is conducting a public hearing regarding a petition to amend the Waycross Zoning Ordinance text. The proposal involves changing and adding language to Sections 608.2(u) and 608.28(h) related to off-street parking requirements.

• Amendment to Waycross Zoning Ordinance Sections 608.2(u) and 608.28(h) regarding off-street parking requirements

The Waycross City Commission held a public hearing on June 21, 2022, to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance text regarding off-street parking requirements in Sections 608.2(u) and 608.28(h). The hearing included reading of the public notice and a statement from the Community Improvement Department, but no public comments were recorded. No decision was made during the hearing; the meeting adjourned without any commission action.

• Public hearing held on zoning text amendment for off-street parking (no action taken)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission will take final action regarding the City Manager position and consider several resolutions. These include approving a watershed protection report and purchasing pumps for sewer lift station replacements.

• Final action on City Manager position
• Approval of Watershed Protection Plan 2021 Annual Report
• Purchase of pumps for System-wide Sewer Lift Station Pump Replacement Project
• Rehabilitation assistance for 1413 Rockefeller Street via C.H.I.P. Grant Number 2017-112

The Waycross City Commission voted 2-3 against a motion to seat Joey Cason as City Manager, with Commissioners Hopkins and Strickland voting yes and Davis, Bennett, and Felder voting no. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including minutes from June 6 and 7, and passed three resolutions: the Watershed Protection Plan 2021 Annual Report, pump purchases for sewer lift stations, and rehabilitation assistance for 1413 Rockefeller Street. A special meeting for the final budget vote was scheduled for June 30 at 4:00 p.m.

• Rejected Joey Cason as City Manager (2-3)
• Scheduled final budget vote for June 30 at 4:00 p.m.
• Approved consent calendar including June 6 and 7 meeting minutes
• Approved Watershed Protection Plan 2021 Annual Report
• Approved purchase of pumps for sewer lift station replacement
• Approved rehabilitation assistance for 1413 Rockefeller Street

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will hold a planning and information session to review an audit by Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs. Proposed resolutions include approving the 2021 Watershed Protection Plan Annual Report and purchasing pumps for the Sewer Lift Station Pump Replacement Project. The session also includes discussions on generator repairs and rehabilitation assistance for 1413 Rockefeller Street.

• Bid # FY-22-35 for Benefits Consulting and Broker Services
• Audit presentation by Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs
• Purchase of pumps for Sewer Lift Station Pump Replacement Project
• Rehabilitation assistance for 1413 Rockefeller Street via C.H.I.P. Grant 2017-112

The Waycross City Commission held a planning session with no final votes. They reached consensus to place several items on the Tuesday agenda, including a benefits consulting bid, a watershed protection plan resolution, a sewer pump purchase resolution, and a rehabilitation assistance resolution for 1413 Rockefeller Street. Public comments included requests for wheelchair access at Winoa Park and an additional voting precinct.

• Consensus to place Bid # FY-35 Benefits Consulting and Broker Services on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Watershed Protection Plan 2021 Annual Report resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Sewer Lift Station Pump Replacement resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Rehabilitation Assistance for 1413 Rockefeller Street resolution on Tuesday agenda

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a called meeting for the purpose of discussing the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. No other specific agenda items are listed beyond procedural steps and guests.

• Discussion of FY2023 Budget

The Waycross City Commission held a called meeting to discuss the FY2023 budget, with Finance Director Greg Smith providing an overview. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting. The commission also discussed emergency repairs needed for a washout in the Arby's parking lot and a cave-in on the Honda parking lot, with a resolution to be prepared once an estimate is obtained.

• Discussed FY2023 budget overview, no action taken
• Noted emergency repairs needed for Arby's parking lot washout and Honda parking lot cave-in, resolution pending estimate

City Commission

The Commission will consider several resolutions, including the appointment of an Acting City Manager and awarding contracts for fuel and oil services. The agenda also includes scheduling upcoming public hearings regarding the city budget and a street closure on Colquitt Street.

• Resolution to appoint Marc Hawkins as Acting City Manager for up to six months
• Ordinance second reading to amend the City Charter regarding how persons address the Commission
• Resolution to pay Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company, Inc. for water line materials at Center Elementary School
• Resolution to transfer funds to GDOT for the U.S. #1 Overpass Project
• Awarding contracts for fuel card services and annual oil and lubricant services

The Waycross City Commission approved two appointments, a consent calendar, four bids, and eight resolutions, all unanimously. The commission also scheduled public hearings and meetings for June and July, including budget discussions and a SPLOST project list hearing. No items were denied or tabled.

• Appointed William Simmons to Waycross-Ware County Planning Commission Post 2 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dorothy Benefield to Agency on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and charter amendment second reading (unanimous)
• Approved bid for annual vet services for WPD K-9 Unit (unanimous)
• Approved bid for annual vet services for Waycross Animal Services (unanimous)
• Approved bid for annual oil & lubricants to T & R Oil Company D/B/A Boswell Oil (unanimous)
• Approved bid for annual fuel cards to Lewis and Raulerson, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to pay Consolidated Pipe and Supply for water line materials at Center Elementary School (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission will discuss the SPLOST referendum and replacing street signs in the Historic District. Proposed resolutions include transferring funds for the U.S. #1 Overpass Project and paying for water line work at Center Elementary School. The session also includes reviewing annual service bids.

• Resolution to appoint Marc Hawkins as Acting City Manager for up to six months
• Resolution to pay Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company, Inc. for water line work at Center Elementary School
• Resolution to transfer funds to GDOT for the U.S. #1 Overpass Project
• Awarding fuel card contract to Lewis and Raulerson, Inc.
• Awarding oil and lubricant service contract to T & R Oil Company D/B/A Boswell Oil

The Waycross City Commission held a planning session where they reached consensus to place multiple items on the next agenda, including bids for vet services, oil, and fuel cards, appointments to the Planning Commission and Agency on Aging, and several resolutions. They also set dates for budget meetings, a SPLOST meeting, and a public hearing on closing a portion of Colquitt Street. No final votes were taken; all actions were consensus to place items on the Tuesday agenda.

• Consensus to place annual vet services bids for WPD K-9 and Animal Services on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place annual oil & lubricants and fuel cards bids on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to appoint William Simmons to Planning Commission Post 2 for 3 years
• Consensus to appoint Dorothy Benefield to Agency on Aging for 3-year term
• Consensus to set SPLOST meeting date and time (June 15 at 5:00 pm)
• Consensus to replace worn street signs citywide
• Consensus to place resolutions on Tuesday agenda, including acting city manager appointment and bid awards
• Consensus to set budget meetings and public hearings for June and July

City Commission

The June 1, 2022, special called meeting consists of procedural items. The agenda includes entering and adjourning to an executive session.

The Waycross City Commission held a special called meeting on June 1, 2022, solely to adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel. The motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Strickland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Diane Hopkins, and passed unanimously. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Adjourned to executive session for personnel discussion (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions. Proposed actions include amending the city charter regarding public comments and annexing property at 1190 East Blackshear Avenue. The commission will also consider updates to employee leave policies and bids for police and fire uniforms.

• Ordinance to close part of Council Street right-of-way between Congress and Senate Streets
• Annexation of property at 1190 East Blackshear Avenue into R-75 Residential zoning
• Amendment to the City Charter regarding when persons can address the Commission
• Purchase of Kenwood Digital Radios for the Waycross Police Department
• Amendments to the City Employee Handbook regarding annual leave accrual

The Waycross City Commission approved the consent calendar, four bids for police and fire equipment, two ordinances (a charter amendment and annexation of property at 1190 East Blackshear Avenue), and two resolutions for police radios and training reimbursement. All votes were unanimous. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes and Council Street right-of-way abandonment (unanimous)
• Approved Bid #FY22-29 Police Uniforms (unanimous)
• Approved Bid #FY22-30 Police Leather Goods (unanimous)
• Approved Bid #FY22-31 Annual Fire Uniforms Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Bid #FY22-32 Portable Police Radios (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending City Charter Section 18B on public address times (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance annexing 1190 East Blackshear Avenue with R-75 Residential zoning (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to purchase Kenwood Digital Radios for police (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will hold a planning and information session to discuss various city matters. Topics include potential rate increases for Ryland Environmental and ESG, the Folk Street Grant Project, and police equipment bids. The commission will also consider ordinances regarding city charter amendments and property annexation.

• Annexation of 1190 East Blackshear Avenue into R-75 Residential zoning
• Bids for police uniforms, leather goods, radios, and fire uniforms
• Proposed rate increase from Ryland Environmental and ESG
• Ordinance to amend the City Charter regarding public address rules
• Discussion of Folk Street Grant Project

The Waycross City Commission held a planning session and reached consensus to place several items on the upcoming Tuesday agenda, including bids for police uniforms, leather goods, fire uniforms, portable radios, and surplus property. They also agreed to place two ordinances on the agenda: one amending the city charter regarding public address times, and one annexing property at 1190 East Blackshear Avenue with R-75 residential zoning. No final votes were taken; all decisions were consensus-based to advance items for formal consideration.

• Consensus to place police uniforms bid FY22-29 on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place police leather goods bid FY22-30 on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place fire uniforms contract bid FY22-31 on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place portable police radios bid FY22-32 on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place surplus property WAY X 22-08 on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place charter amendment ordinance on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place annexation ordinance for 1190 East Blackshear Ave (R-75) on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to keep sign-on bonus and employee leave accrual as-is, revisit after 6 months

City Commission

The City Commission will consider resolutions regarding police body camera grants and mosquito control. The agenda also includes an ordinance to close part of Council Street and a scope increase for the Albany Avenue drainage project.

• Ordinance to close part of Council Street between Congress and Senate Streets
• Police body camera grant agreement with Justice & Security Strategies, Inc.
• Mosquito control spray bid award to Adapco, Inc.
• Scope increase for Albany Avenue Drainage Improvement Project
• Sale of surplus police vehicles on GOVDEALS.com

The Waycross City Commission approved the consent calendar, several bids, an ordinance to abandon a portion of Council Street right-of-way, and five resolutions including police body cameras, mosquito control, police car equipment, Albany Avenue drainage work, and surplus vehicle sales. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included employee recognitions and public comments.

• Approved consent calendar including April 18 and April 19 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bid #FY22-27 Mosquito Control Spray (unanimous)
• Approved Bid FY22-28 Police Car Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Surplus Property WAYX 22-07 sale on GOVDEALS.COM (unanimous)
• Approved Additional Scope of Work for Albany Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to abandon and close portion of Council Street right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for body camera grant agreement with Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to award mosquito control bid to Adapco, Inc. (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission is holding a planning and information session to discuss several city projects and bids. Topics include mosquito control spraying, police car equipment, and drainage improvements on Albany Avenue. The commission will also discuss voting precincts and appointments to the Land Bank Authority.

• Resolution to award mosquito control spray bid to Adapco, Inc.
• Resolution for in-car equipment for new police cars
• Resolution to increase scope of work for Albany Avenue drainage project with Thrift Brothers, LLC
• Ordinance to close a portion of Council Street right-of-way between Congress and Senate Streets
• Discussion regarding a federal grant for additional police body cameras

The Waycross City Commission held a planning session and reached consensus to place several items on the next day's agenda, including bids for mosquito control, police car equipment, surplus property, and an Albany Avenue scope increase. They also discussed a $15,000 grant for police body cameras, tabled a Land Bank Authority appointment, and heard public comments on banners, flags, warehouse taxes, a courtyard project, polling precincts, and a Juneteenth event. No final votes were taken; all actions were consensus-based to move items forward.

• Consensus to place mosquito control spray bid on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place police car equipment purchase on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place surplus property sale on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Albany Avenue scope increase on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Council Street right-of-way abandonment ordinance on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place body camera grant resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Tabled Land Bank Authority Post 4 appointment until Tuesday meeting
• Consensus to have Wheatley Wynn Court Yard project representatives return with full disclosure

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will meet to review zoning changes and approve several resolutions. This includes scheduling a public hearing for 1190 E. Blackshear Avenue and reviewing groundwater monitoring for the Blackwell/Common Street Landfill. The commission will also consider an inmate work detail agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

• Rezoning property at Thomas St and Pendleton St from R-50 Residential to C-2 Highway Commercial
• Scheduling a public hearing for zoning and annexation at 1190 E. Blackshear Avenue
• Adopting groundwater monitoring report for the closed Blackwell/Common Street Landfill
• Canceling Deed to Secure Debt and Repayment Agreement for 1425 Pine Street
• Approving annual inmate work detail agreement with Georgia Department of Corrections

City Commission

The commission will review groundwater monitoring reports for the Blackwell/Common Street Landfill. Members will also discuss requests for rate increases from ESG Operations and Ryland Environmental. Additionally, an ordinance to amend how citizens address the commission will be reviewed.

• Rate increase requests from ESG Operations and Ryland Environmental
• Adoption of groundwater monitoring report for Blackwell/Common Street Landfill
• Cancellation of debt agreement for property at 1425 Pine Street
• Annual work detail agreement with Georgia Department of Corrections
• Ordinance to amend the City Charter regarding public comments

The Waycross City Commission held a planning session with no final votes. They reached consensus to add three resolutions to the next day's agenda, including canceling a deed for 1425 Pine Street, adopting a groundwater report, and approving an inmate work detail agreement. They also discussed rate increase requests from ESG and Ryland, and agreed to suspend the mask mandate for employees, making masks optional.

• Consensus to add resolution canceling deed for 1425 Pine Street to Tuesday's agenda
• Consensus to add resolution adopting TTL groundwater monitoring report to Tuesday's agenda
• Consensus to add resolution approving inmate work detail agreement with Georgia Dept. of Corrections to Tuesday's agenda
• Consensus to make masks optional for city employees, with no COVID compensation
• Commissioner Davis requested voter precincts be added to agenda for discussion
• Commissioner Bennett nominated to head LOST negotiations meeting on April 28

City Commission

The City Commission will consider rezoning a property from R-5 residential to C-2 highway commercial. The agenda also includes an oath of office for the City Clerk and privilege license renewals.

• Rezoning corner of Thomas Street and Pendleton Street from R-5 to C-2
• Privilege license renewal for Food Lion at 1312 Plant Avenue
• Privilege license renewal for Waycross Food & Beverage at 1302 Brunel Street
• Privilege license renewal for Tienda Ballarta LLC at 914 Memorial Drive
• Oath of office for the City Clerk

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission is reviewing a rezoning request for the corner of Thomas and Pendleton Streets. The session also includes adopting a groundwater monitoring report for the Blackwell/Common Street Landfill.

• Rezoning property at Southwest Corner of Thomas Street and Pendleton Street from R-50 to C-2 Highway Commercial
• Adoption of Groundwater Monitoring & Statistical Analysis Report for Closed Blackwell/Common Street Landfill
• Privilege license applications for Food Lion, LLC; Waycross Food & Beverage; and Tienda Ballarta LLC
• Oath of Office for City Clerk
• Ethics principles pledge for Mayor and Commissioners

The Waycross City Commission held a planning session where it reached consensus to add several items to the next day's agenda, including a zoning change for a property at Thomas and Pendleton Streets, three privilege license renewals, and an ethics resolution. The commission also agreed to administer the Oath of Office for the City Clerk and to remove a groundwater monitoring report from the agenda, rescheduling it for the April 14 meeting. No final decisions were made during this session.

• Consensus to add zoning change (R-50 to C-2) at Thomas & Pendleton to Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to add privilege licenses for Food Lion #2844, Waycross Food & Beverage, Tienda Ballarta to Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to add ethics principles resolution to Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to administer Oath of Office for City Clerk at Tuesday's meeting
• Agreed to remove groundwater monitoring report from agenda, reschedule to April 14 meeting

City Commission

The commission will consider resolutions to sell abandoned guns and forfeited firearms to the highest bidder. The meeting also includes scheduling a public hearing regarding the closure of a portion of Council Street.

• Public hearing for the closure of a portion of Council Street
• Resolution to sell abandoned guns to the highest responsible bidder
• Resolution to surplus and sell firearms forfeited by court order
• Approval of minutes from February 28 and March 1, 2022

The Waycross City Commission approved two resolutions to sell abandoned and court-forfeited firearms to the highest responsible bidder, both by unanimous vote. The consent calendar, including approval of minutes from two prior meetings, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a public hearing scheduling and public remarks.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes from Feb 28 and Mar 1 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to sell abandoned guns to highest responsible bidder (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to surplus and sell court-forfeited firearms to highest bidder (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for April 19, 2022 to consider closure of a portion of Council Street

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will consider scheduling a public hearing for the closure of part of Council Street. Proposed resolutions include the sale of abandoned guns and firearms forfeited by court order. A report from Public Works is also scheduled.

• Scheduling a public hearing for the closure of a portion of Council Street
• Resolution to sell abandoned guns to the highest bidder
• Resolution to sell firearms forfeited by court order to the highest bidder
• Public Works department report

City Commission

The commission will consider resolutions regarding an American Rescue Plan Act MOU and a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program agreement. The agenda also includes a privilege license for AMVETS Post #0621.

• Resolution to authorize an MOU with an American Rescue Plan Act recipient
• Approval of a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program subrecipient agreement
• Privilege license for C.C. Stephen’s AMVETS Post #0621 at 773 Ossie Davis Parkway
• Resolution recognizing Georgia Cities Week, April 24–30, 2022

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will discuss the de-annexation of 1308 Truman Street. The session includes reviewing proposed resolutions for American Rescue Plan Act funding and hazard mitigation grants. A privilege license for AMVETS Post #0621 is also on the agenda.

• De-annexation discussion of 1308 Truman Street
• Privilege license for C.C. Stephen’s AMVETS Post #0621
• Resolution authorizing American Rescue Plan Act MOU
• Resolution approving Hazard Mitigation Grant Program agreement
• Resolution recognizing Georgia Cities Week

The Waycross City Commission held a planning and information session with no formal votes. Members reached consensus on a privilege license for C.C. Stephen's AMVETS Post #0621 and three proposed resolutions, including an ARPA memorandum of understanding and a Georgia Cities Week proclamation. Discussion on de-annexing 1308 Truman Street drew opposition from two commissioners but no action was taken. The meeting adjourned to executive session and later closed without substantive decisions.

• Consensus reached on privilege license for C.C. Stephen's AMVETS Post #0621 (beer, wine, liquor)
• Consensus reached on ARPA additional award memorandum of understanding resolution
• Consensus reached on Georgia Cities Week resolution (April 24-30, 2022)
• Consensus reached on Hazard Mitigation Grant Program recipient-subrecipient agreement resolution
• De-annexation of 1308 Truman Street discussed; no action taken

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission held a planning and information session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed the potential de-annexation of 1308 Truman Street and reviewed several proposed resolutions, including an ARPA memorandum of understanding, Georgia Cities Week recognition, and a hazard mitigation grant agreement. No action was taken on these items.

• Discussed de-annexation of 1308 Truman Street (no action)
• Reviewed proposed ARPA MOU resolution (no action)
• Reviewed Georgia Cities Week resolution (no action)
• Reviewed hazard mitigation grant agreement resolution (no action)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will consider resolutions for city grinding services and new pumps for the Jasmine and Kettle Creek lift stations. The agenda also includes scheduling a public hearing for a zoning amendment on Thomas Street. Additionally, the commission will review minutes from previous meetings.

• Scheduling a public hearing for a zoning map amendment on Thomas Street
• Grinding services contract with Farmers Bulk Supply LLC
• Pump purchase for Jasmine Lift Station from Goforth Williamson, Inc.
• Pump purchase for Kettle Creek Lift Station from Goforth Williamson, Inc.
• Authorization of MOUs for American Rescue Plan Act recipients

The Waycross City Commission approved a consent calendar including minutes from prior meetings, and approved several resolutions. These included a contract with Farmers Bulk Supply LLC for grinding services, and emergency purchases of pumps for the Jasmine and Kettle Creek lift stations from Goforth Williamson, Inc. The commission also authorized memoranda of understanding with American Rescue Plan Act recipients. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes from Jan 31 and Feb 1 meetings.
• Approved Bid #FY22-24 for annual grinding.
• Approved emergency purchase of pump for Jasmine Lift Station.
• Approved emergency purchase of pump for Kettle Creek Lift #2.
• Approved surplus property WAYX 22-06.
• Approved resolution to contract with Farmers Bulk Supply LLC for grinding services.
• Approved resolution to award bid to Goforth Williamson, Inc. for Jasmine Lift Station pump.
• Approved resolution to award bid to Goforth Williamson, Inc. for Kettle Creek Lift Station pump.

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission is reviewing contract bids for annual grinding services and lift station pumps. The session also includes discussions on a zoning amendment for Thomas Street and a proposed ordinance regarding dead, diseased, or dying trees.

• Contract for annual grinding services with Farmers Bulk Supply LLC
• Pump purchases for Jasmine and Kettle Creek lift stations from Goforth Williamson, Inc.
• Zoning map amendment request for Parcel WA1602 187 on Thomas Street
• Proposed ordinance adding dead, diseased, or dying trees to the nuisance list
• Authorization of MOUs with American Rescue Plan Act recipients

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will consider an ordinance to close a portion of the Pendleton Street right-of-way. The agenda also includes approving a fireworks display agreement and reviewing grant applications for road maintenance. Additionally, the commission will address the removal and reappointment of members to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority.

• Ordinance to close part of Pendleton Street between Riverside Drive and West Oneida Street
• Fireworks display agreement with Pyrotecnico, Inc. for July 4, 2022
• FY2022 GDOT Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant application
• Modification of GEFA Loan Number CW2020002
• Reappointment of Waycross Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority members

The Waycross City Commission confirmed Greg Smith as Finance Director, removed and reappointed members to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority, and approved several resolutions including a fireworks display agreement and a grant application. All votes were unanimous.

• Confirmed Greg Smith as Finance Director (unanimous)
• Removed William Clark, Eunice Dixon, Reba Smith, and Clint Bowman from the Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Eunice Dixon (4-year), Clint Bowman (3-year), and Reba Smith (2-year) to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and ordinance to abandon part of Pendleton Street right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved privilege license for Popbellies Country Buffet Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks display agreement with Pyrotecnico, Inc. for July 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to request increase in Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority directors (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to submit FY2022 GDOT Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant application (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will discuss the National Opioids Settlement and parking ordinances. The session also includes proposed resolutions regarding Fourth of July fireworks and the Waycross Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority.

• Resolution to approve Pyrotecnico, Inc. for Fourth of July fireworks display
• Resolution to request more directors for Waycross Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority
• Discussion of parking ordinance with Trey Gavin
• Privilege license for Popbellies Country Buffet Inc.
• Discussion regarding National Opioids Settlement

The commission agreed to the city attorney's recommendation to terminate and reappoint members of the Waycross Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority with defined term limits, and to request state legislation to increase the board's size. They also reached consensus on several resolutions, including approving a fireworks display agreement for July 4, 2022, submitting a GDOT grant application, and modifying a GEFA loan agreement. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus during the planning session.

• Agreed to terminate and reappoint 3 members of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority with term limits
• Consensus to approve fireworks display agreement with Pyrotecnico for July 4, 2022
• Consensus to request state legislation to increase CVB Authority directors
• Consensus to submit FY2022 GDOT Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant application
• Consensus to approve modification of GEFA loan agreement CW2020002
• Tabled discussion of Land Bank Authority appointments until next meeting

City Commission

The commission will consider resolutions to declare real property between Albany Avenue and Brunswick Avenue as surplus and award a contract for stormwater utility projects. Discussions include Public Works equipment repairs and WPD equipment replacement. The agenda also includes privilege license renewals and new applications.

• Resolution to declare property between Albany Avenue and Brunswick Avenue as surplus
• Contract award to Jackson Surveying, Inc. for four stormwater utility projects
• Bid for Stormwater Utility Surveying Services (Bid # FY23-07)
• Bid for WAYX 23-11 Surplus Land Brunswick Ave Parcel WA0803 085A 0.117 Acres
• Privilege license application for Torero Too Mexican Restaurant

City Commission

The City Commission will swear in new commissioners and elect a Mayor Pro Tempore. The agenda includes ordinances regarding barber shop permits in the Medical District and closing part of Pendleton Street. The commission will also consider purchasing a breathing apparatus fill station for the fire department.

• Ordinance to allow barber/beauty shops in the Medical District
• Ordinance to close part of Pendleton Street between Riverside Drive and West Oneida Street
• Resolution to purchase an SCBA Fill Station from Municipal Equipment of Orlando
• Resolution to amend the 2018 City Employee Handbook regarding holidays
• Swearing-in ceremony for new commissioners Norman Davis, Sheinita Bennett, and Katrena Felder

The Waycross City Commission held its January 4, 2022 meeting, swearing in newly elected commissioners and approving several official actions. The commission approved a zoning amendment allowing barber/beauty shops in the Medical District, a right-of-way abandonment on Pendleton Street, a fire department SCBA fill station purchase, and an additional employee holiday. All votes were unanimous except for a 4-1 vote to place discussion of the National Guard Armory on the next work session agenda.

• Swore in Commissioners Norman Davis, Sheinita Bennett, and Katrena Felder
• Elected Diane Hopkins as Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment adding barber/beauty shops to Medical District (unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of Pendleton Street right-of-way between Riverside Drive and West Oneida Street (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of SCBA fill station from Municipal Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved adding an additional holiday to 2018 City Employee Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 holiday calendar (unanimous)
• Approved placing Armory discussion on next work session agenda (4-1)

City Commission

The City Commission will swear in three newly elected commissioners and discuss various board appointments. Proposed items include zoning changes for the Medical District and closing a portion of Pendleton Street. The commission will also consider purchasing fire department equipment.

• Swearing in of Commissioners Norman Davis, Sheinita Bennett, and Katrena Felder
• Proposed ordinance for barber/beauty shops in the Medical District
• Proposed closure of part of Pendleton Street between Riverside Drive and West Oneida Street
• Resolution to purchase an SCBA Fill Station from Municipal Equipment of Orlando
• Approval of 2022 holiday calendar

The Waycross City Commission held a planning session where they discussed and reached consensus on several items, including awarding a bid for a fire department SCBA fill station and approving the 2022 holiday calendar. They also agreed to keep two members on the Board of Zoning Appeals and deferred discussion on other board appointments. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Awarded FY22-23 SCBA Fill Station bid to Municipal Equipment of Orlando, FL (staff recommendation)
• Agreed to keep Larry Lockey and Charlie Moore on Waycross Board of Zoning Appeals
• Kept Commissioner Henry Strickland on Waycross-Ware County Public Board of Trustees
• Consensus to move 2022 Holiday Calendar to agenda
• Deferred discussion on Convention Visitor Bureau and Land Bank Authority appointments until July
• Deferred Law Enforcement Training Center board discussion until retreat