McDonough, GA
McDonoughGA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $334,022 -2.4% yr/yr · +14.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Próximas reuniones
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to discuss rezoning for 48 Racetrack Rd and emergency stormwater repairs
The City Council will review a request to rezone property at 48 Racetrack Rd to Central Commercial. The body is also considering payments for emergency stormwater repairs and fire sprinkler installations.
- Payment of $99,625.00 to RDJE, Inc. for emergency stormwater repairs on Northwood Court
- Authorization of $42,250 for Fire Systems, Inc. to install fire sprinklers at Hazelhurst House
- Rezoning request for 48 Racetrack Rd from Office Institutional to C-2 (Central Commercial)
- Payment of $18,268.74 for NH&A software and $10,865.14 for AudioEye ADA compliance
- Adoption of the 2026 Capital Improvements Element Annual Update
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AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
November 05, 2026
6:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Kamali Varner
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Approval of the Agenda
6.
Consent Agenda
A. Technology Services
Brian Linton, Director
Request for the approval to pay the Civic Plus invoice for the annual renewal of
AudioEye, which provides ADA Compliance for the City’s website, in the amount of
$10,865.14. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301
B. Technology Services
Brian Linton, Director
Request for the approval to pay the NH&A software invoice, in the amount of
$18,268.74. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301
C. Finance
Deborah Upshaw, Interim Finance Director
Request for the adoption of Resolution 26-11-05, Authorizing the adoption of the 2026
Capital Improvements Element Annual Update.
D. Administration
City Clerk, Christy Taylor
Approval of the September 3, 2026, City Council Workshop Minutes
E. Administration
City Clerk, Christy Taylor
Approval of the September 14, 2026, Special-Called City Council Meeting Minutes
F. Administration
City Clerk, Christy Taylor
Approval of the September 21, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
G. Administration
City Clerk, Chris …
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 18:00
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136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
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Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
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City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
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City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
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City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 10:00
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Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon May 17, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon May 17, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 18:00
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Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Reuniones recientes
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
McDonough City Council to discuss sales tax and review financial updates
The City Council will discuss the Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) and review the first quarter financial update for FY 2026-2027. The body will also consider a lease renewal for copiers and printers.
- Discussion on Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST)
- Request to renew copier/printer lease with Standard Office System / FlexTG
- First quarter FY 2026-2027 Financial Update
- Public Works SPLOST and TSPLOST project updates
- Human Resources benefits renewal and certification program approval
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AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Meeting
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
October 19, 2026
6:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Kamali Varner
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Approval of Agenda
6.
Consent Agenda
A. Administration
City Clerk, Christy Taylor
Approval of the September 3, 2026, City Council Workshop Minutes
B. Administration
City Clerk, Christy Taylor
Approval of the September 14, 2026, Special-Called City Council Meeting Minutes
C. Administration
City Clerk, Christy Taylor
Approval of the September 21, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
D. Administration
City Clerk, Christy Taylor
Approval of the October 1, 2026, City Council Workshop Minutes
7.
Public Comments
8.
Floating Local Option Sales Task (FLOST) Discussion
Michael Harris,
Henry County Tax Commissioner
9.
Public Safety – Police Department
Chief Ken Noble
Recognition for 10 years of service to the City of McDonough Police Department for
Detective Enrique Rodriguez
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10.
Technology Services
Brian Linton, Director
Request for the approval to renew the lease with Standard Office System / FlexTG for the …
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City Council
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort Gardenia Room, Stone Mountain
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 14:00
General
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
El consejo de McDonough votará sobre una reparación de emergencia de $13,172.15 para el Motor de Bomberos 51B
El Concejo de la Ciudad de McDonough celebra una reunión de taller el 01 de octubre de 2026 a las 6:00 PM en McKibben Chambers en el Ayuntamiento, 136 Keys Ferry Street. Los principales puntos de acción son una solicitud de agenda de consentimiento para pagar la Factura #154 de Buckholts Diesel por $13,172.15 por reparaciones de emergencia al Motor 51B, y una audiencia pública y solicitud para adoptar una resolución que transmita el Informe Anual de Actualización Preliminar de 2026 sobre el Programa de Tasas de Impacto de la Ciudad a la Comisión Regional de Atlanta para su revisión regional y estatal. La agenda también incluye proclamas que reconocen octubre de 2026 como el Mes de Apreciación al Clero y honran a tres pastores, comentarios públicos, actualizaciones de proyectos de distrito y una posible sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de litigio, bienes raíces o personal.
- Agenda de consentimiento: pagar la Factura #154 de Buckholts Diesel por $13,172.15 por reparaciones de emergencia al Motor de Bomberos 51B (fuente de financiamiento 100-5.3520.52.2210)
- Audiencia pública y resolución para transmitir el Informe Anual de Actualización Preliminar de 2026 para el Programa de Tasas de Impacto (año fiscal finalizado el 30 de junio de 2025) a la Comisión Regional de Atlanta
- Proclamas que reconocen octubre de 2026 como el Mes de Apreciación al Clero y honran al Pastor Belinda McCastle, al Pastor Charles E. Nesbitt, Jr., y al Reverendo Doctor Eddie F. Collier
- Posible sesión ejecutiva para litigio (O.C.G.A. 50-14-2), bienes raíces (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(b)(1)) o personal (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(b)(2))
- Actualizaciones de proyectos de los miembros del consejo para los Distritos I, II, III, IV y At-Large
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AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
October 01, 2026
6:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Kamali Varner
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Approval of the Agenda
6.
Consent Agenda
A. Public Safety – Fire Department
Chief David Williams
Request approval to pay Buckholts Diesel Invoice # 154 for $13,172.15 for emergency
repairs to Engine 51B. Funding Source: 100-5.3520.52.2210
7.
Public Comments
8.
Proclamations
• Recognizing October 2026 as Clergy Appreciation Month and Honoring Pastor
Belinda McCastle
• Recognizing October 2026 as Clergy Appreciation Month and Honoring Pastor
Charles E. Nesbitt, Jr.
• Recognizing October 2026 as Clergy Appreciation Month and Honoring
Reverend Doctor Eddie F. Collier
9.
Finance
Deborah Upshaw, Assistant Director
Public Hearing and Request for adoption of a Resolution authorizing the transmittal of
the 2026 Draft Annual Update Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, relating
to the City’s Impact Fee Program, to the Atlanta Regional Commission for Regional and
State Review.
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10.
Executive Session (if needed) for:
Litigation O.C.G.A. 50-14-2
Real Estate O.C.G.A. …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre cuatro casos de rezonificación, incluyendo dos PUD
El Concejo Municipal de McDonough llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y votaciones sobre cuatro solicitudes de rezonificación, que incluyen dos grandes Desarrollos Planificados (PUD) en Griffin St./Highland Ave. y Racetrack Rd. El concejo también considerará varios rubros de gastos, incluyendo un pago de $1.22 millones de SPLOST al Condado de Henry para un proyecto de rotonda, y adoptará una política de adquisiciones revisada.
- Rezonificación a PUD para uso mixto en 175 & 199 Griffin St. & Highland Ave. (10 acres)
- Anexión y rezonificación a PUD en 964 & 820 Racetrack Rd. (79.04 acres)
- Rezonificación a O-I con variaciones en 146 Jonesboro Rd. (1.24 acres)
- Rezonificación a C-3 en 345 & 365 Jonesboro Rd. (2.37 acres)
- Pago de $1,224,906.21 al Condado de Henry para el Proyecto SPLOST VI #41 (rotonda de Henry Parkway)
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AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Meeting
City Hall - McKibben Chambers
136 Keys Ferry Street
McDonough, GA 30253
September 21, 2026
6:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Jamal Burt
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Approval of Agenda
6.
Consent Agenda
6A. Wastewater Plant
Jeremy Newton, Director
Request for the approval to purchase one 30 HP aqua-aerobics mixer motor for
emergency repair for digestor number 2 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, at a cost of
$12,668.98. Funding Source: 505-5.4335.52.2200 ENTERPRISE FUND
6B. Public Works – Water/Sewer
William VonDenBosch, Director
Request for the approval to purchase 100 (one hundred) ¾ Neptune Water Meters with
antennas, for new development, residential homes and change outs, at a cost of
$32,500.00. Funding Source: 505-5.4440.53.1732 ENTERPRISE FUND
6C. Administration
Christy Taylor, City Clerk
Approval of the August 10, 2026, Special Called City Council Meeting Minutes
6D. Administration
Christy Taylor, City Clerk
Approval of the September 03, 2026, City Council Workshop Minutes
7.
Proclamations:
September 21st for World Alzheimer’s Day, issued September 10
Commending WT Hope Development, Inc., issued September 10
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
General
Council to vote on HVAC contract and O-I zoning text amendment
The McDonough City Council is holding a special-called meeting to consider two main items: a contract for replacing the rooftop HVAC system at City Hall and a text amendment to the O-I (Office Institutional) zoning district to allow public/private partnership multi-family residential developments. The zoning amendment has been postponed twice before and is scheduled for a public hearing and vote at this meeting. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and a possible executive session.
- Contract with Estes Services for rooftop HVAC replacement at 136 Keys Ferry Street, $241,582.00, funded by SPLOST VI
- Text amendment to O-I zoning to accommodate public/private partnership multi-family residential developments
- Public hearing and vote on the O-I text amendment (previously postponed from 08/17/26 and 09/03/26)
- Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters
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AGENDA
City of McDonough
Special-Called City Council Meeting
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
September 14, 2026
6:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Kamali Varner
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Approval of the Agenda
6.
Public Works
Andy Butts, Assistant Director
Request for the approval of a contract with Estes Services for the replacement of the
rooftop HVAC system (70-ton rooftop package unit) at 136 Keys Ferry Street, at a total
cost of $241,582.00. Funding Source: SPLOST VI | 327-5.1300.54.1206
7.
Community & Economic Development
Emilia Walker, City Attorney
Text Amendment to O-I (Office Institutional) to accommodate the development of
public/private partnership multi-family residential developments.
CC Workshop (08/06/26)
PC Workshop & Public Review (08/11/26)
CC Public Hearing & Vote (08/17/26) - Postponed
CC Public Hearing & Vote (09/03/26) – Postponed
CC Public Hearing & Vote (09/14/26)
8.
Executive Session (if needed) for:
Litigation O.C.G.A. 50-14-2
Real Estate O.C.G.A. 50-14-3 (b)(1)
Personnel O.C.G.A. 50-14-3 (b)(2)
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9.
Adjournment
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre dos cambios de zonificación, una moratoria de uso mixto y una enmienda al presupuesto
El Concejo Municipal de McDonoud celebrará un taller y una reunión de votación el 3 de septiembre de 2026. Los puntos clave incluyen una votación sobre un cambio de zonificación para un PUD de uso mixto en Griffin St. & Highland Ave., una votación sobre un cambio de zonificación a C-3 en Avalon Pkwy., una discusión sobre una moratoria propuesta para la zonificación M-U y la aprobación de una enmienda al presupuesto. El concejo también considerará varias compras de equipos y una orden de cambio para un proyecto de aguas pluviales.
- Cambio de zonificación a PUD para uso mixto en 175 & 199 Griffin St. & Highland Ave. (Caso #260204)
- Cambio de zonificación a C-3 con condiciones en Avalon Pkwy. (Caso #260402)
- Orden de cambio para la Reemplazo de Muro de Contención en 715 Industrial Blvd. por un monto de $105,087.57
- Compra de una cortadora John Deere ($11,873.57), una excavadora Bobcat ($57,599.93) y una desbrozadora de tambor ($15,977.16)
- Discusión sobre la moratoria propuesta para la zonificación M-U (Uso Mixto)
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✓ Decidido: McDonough council approves $1.9M purchase of 62 Keys Ferry Street property
The McDonough City Council approved an agreement to buy property at or about 62 Keys Ferry Street from North Eagle Pavillion, LLC for no more than $1.9 million, paid from the General Fund. The council also adopted Resolution 26-09-03, a moratorium on all M-U (Mixed-Use) zoning through March 31, 2027, and adopted Resolution 26-08-06.1 amending the FY2025-2026 budget. A text amendment to O-I (Office Institutional) zoning tied to a county multi-family affordable housing request was postponed to the September 21, 2026 meeting. Mayor Kamali Varner and Councilmember Larry Blue were absent; Councilmember Scott Reeves attended by telephone.
- Approved agreement with North Eagle Pavillion, LLC to buy property at or about 62 Keys Ferry Street for up to $1.9M from the General Fund (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-09-03 imposing a moratorium on all M-U (Mixed-Use) zoning through March 31, 2027 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-08-06.1 amending the FY2025-2026 budget (5-0)
- Approved rezoning case 260402 at Avalon Parkway from C-2 to C-3 with conditions and a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants due on or before October 18, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved $105,087.57 change order from North Georgia Concrete for Wing Wall Replacement at 715 Industrial Parkway (5-0)
- Approved speed bumps at three locations on Cabriolet Trail at an estimated $1,600 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of a 2026 John Deere Z920M ZTrak mower from Ag-Pro for $11,873.57 (5-0)
- Approved paying a drone invoice of $20,750.00 (5-0)
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AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
September 03, 2026
6:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Kamali Varner
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Approval of the Agenda
6.
Consent Agenda
A. Public Works – Parks Department
William VonDenBosch, Director
Request for the approval to purchase one 2026 John Deere Z920M ZTrak 2148TC
Mower from Ag-Pro at a cost of $11,873.57. Funding Source: SPLOST VI 327-
5.6220.54.1316
B. Public Works
William VonDenBosch, Director
Request approval for purchase of an E40 R2-Series Bobcat Compact Excavator, at a cost
of $57,599.93, to replace mini excavator that is no longer in service. Funding Source:
327-5.6220.54.1316 SPLOST VI
C. Public Works
William VonDenBosch, Director
Request for the authorization to purchase a MX Drum Mulcher 28” with a 76” MX Drum
Mulcher Hose Kit and change cap 28” & 36” DMX, at a cost of $15,977.16. Funding
Source: 327-5.6220.54.1316 SPLOST VI
D. Technology Services
Brian Linton, Director
Request for the approval to pay the Drone invoice in the amount of $20,750.00. Funding
Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301
E. Administration
Christy Taylor, City Clerk
Approval of the August 10, 2026, Special Called City Council Meeting Minutes
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City of McDonough
City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
September 03, 2026
6:00 PM
Mayor Pro Tem Jamal Burt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The City Clerk called roll for the meeting, as follows:
Mayor Kamali Varner
Absent due to illness
Mayor Pro Tem Jamal Burt
Present
Councilmember Larry Blue
Absent
Councilmember Xavier Johnson
Present
Councilmember Darryl Payton
Present
Councilmember Scott Reeves
Present via telephone
Councilmember Vanessa Thomas
Present
Others in attendance: City Administrator, Keith Dickerson; City Attorney, Emilia Walker; City
Clerk, Christy Taylor; Police Chief, Ken Noble; Battalion Chief, Greg Moore; Deputy City
Administrator, Sylvia Smith; Community Development Director, Tarika Peeks; Public Works
Director, William VonDenBosch; Technology Services Director, Brian Linton; Assistant
Finance Director, Deborah Upshaw; Budget Manager, Dana Strickland; Planner, Paige Dunson;
and Technology Services Specialist, Rob Monnelus.
Councilmember Johnson gave the Invocation; and Councilmember Thomas led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tem Burt called for a motion to approve the Agenda with the postponement of Item
14, and the addition of the Lexis Nexis renewal as Item 8A; the amendment to the Paladin
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General
McDonough council holds strategic planning retreat at Stone Mountain resort
The McDonough City Council is meeting for a special-called strategic planning retreat at a Stone Mountain resort. The agenda includes department updates on parks, IT, and police, plus a possible executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Parks department update led by City Administrator Keith Dickerson
- IT department update
- Public Safety - Police Department update
- Possible executive session under O.C.G.A. 50-14-2 and 50-14-3 for litigation, real estate, or personnel
- Retreat facilitated by Suzette Arnold
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City of McDonough
Special-Called City Council Meeting
Strategic Planning Retreat
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
4021 Lakeview Drive
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Friday, August 21, 2026
10:00 AM
10:00 a.m.
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Kamali Varner
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Approval of Agenda
10:15:
6.
Parks
Keith Dickerson, City Administrator
7.
IT department
10:15 Break
8.
Public Safety - Police Department
9.
Department updates
12:30 – 1:30 lunch
10.
Executive Session (if needed) for:
Litigation O.C.G.A. 50-14-2
Real Estate O.C.G.A. 50-14-3 (b)(1)
Personnel O.C.G.A. 50-14-3 (b)(2)
11.
Wrap-Up of Day 1
Suzette Arnold, Facilitator
12.
Adjournment
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre tres solicitudes de rezonificación, incluyendo un PUD de uso mixto
El Concejo Municipal de McDonough llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y votaciones sobre tres casos de rezonificación, que incluyen un PUD de uso mixto en Griffin St. y Highland Ave., una anexión y rezonificación en Racetrack Rd., y una rezonificación para un banco en Jonesboro Rd. El concejo también considerará una enmienda de texto a la zonificación O-I, aprobará varios contratos para la planta de aguas residuales y adoptará una política de adquisiciones revisada.
- Rezonificación a PUD para uso mixto en 175 & 199 Griffin St. & Highland Ave. (10 acres)
- Anexión y rezonificación a PUD en 964 & 820 Racetrack Rd. (79.04 acres)
- Rezonificación a O-I con variaciones para un banco en 146 Jonesboro Rd. (1.24 acres)
- Contratos de la planta de aguas residuales: $12,540 (remoción de tanque), $51,300 (portones), $56,220 (motor/caja de cambios)
- Renovaciones de servicios tecnológicos: $20,718.15 (Civic Plus) y $26,160 (Barracuda Email Security)
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City of McDonough
City Council Meeting
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
August 17, 2026
6:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Kamali Varner
2.
Roll Call
3.
Invocation
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Approval of Agenda
6.
Consent Agenda
6A. Wastewater Plant
Jeremy Newton, Director
Request for approval to authorize Industrial Chemicals, Inc. to remove, demolish and safely
dispose of the old 6,000-gallon Caustic Soda bulk tank, at a cost of $12,540.00.
Funding Source: 505-5.4335.52.3850 ENTERPRISE FUND
6B. Wastewater Plant
Jeremy Newton, Director
Request for approval to authorize Haulk Sterling Garage Doors to install two electric
gates with openers and keypad for entrance/exit at the Wastewater Plant, at a cost of
$51,300. Funding Source: 505-5.4335.52.3850 ENTERPRISE FUND
6C. Wastewater Plant
Jeremy Newton, Director
Request for approval to authorize Goforth Williamson to replace the motor and gearbox
on aeration 1,2, at a cost of $56,220.00. Funding Source: 505-5.4335.52.3850
ENTERPRISE FUND
6D. Technology Services
Brian Linton, Director
Request for the approval to pay Civic Plus Agenda and Meeting Management
Subscription renewal in the amount of $20,718.15. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 10:00
General
Council to adopt FY 2026-2027 millage rate after public hearing
The McDonough City Council is holding a regular meeting that includes a public hearing and adoption of the FY 2026-2027 millage rate. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, etc.).
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2026-2027 millage rate
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts FY 26-27 millage rate at 3.033 mills
The City Council held a special-called meeting and adopted the FY 26-27 millage rate of 3.033 mills, reflecting a full rollback. The vote was 5-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Burt and Councilmember Johnson absent. A public hearing was held with no speakers for or against.
- Adopted FY 26-27 millage rate of 3.033 mills (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
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AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Meeting
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
August 10, 2026
10:00 AM
1. Call to Order Mayor Kamali Varner
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Hearing and Adoption of the FY 2026-2027 Millage Rate
7. Adjournment
OPEN MEETINGS COMPLIANCE NOTICE: This is a regularly scheduled meeting of Mayor and Council of the City of
McDonough duly noticed pursuant to the requirements of the Georgia Open Meetings Law (O.C.G.A. § 50 -14-1, et
seq). Notice of the meeting schedule was published in the Henry Herald on August 01, 2026; and a copy of the
meeting schedule was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website, as required by law.
08/07/2026 @ 8:42 a.m.
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MINUTES
City of McDonough
Special-Called City Council Meeting
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
August 10, 2026
10:00 AM
The Special Called Meeting of the City of McDonough City Council was held on Monday,
August 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Mayor Kamali Varner called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
The City Clerk called roll for the meeting, as follows:
Mayor Kamali Varner
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Jamal Burt
Absent
Councilmember Larry Blue
Present
Councilmember Xavier Johnson
Absent
Councilmember Darryl Payton
Present
Councilmember Scott Reeves
Present
Councilmember Vanessa Thomas
Present
Others in attendance: City Administrator, Keith Dickerson; City Clerk, Christy Taylor; Police
Chief, Ken Noble; Fire Chief, David Williams; Deputy City Administrator, Sylvia Smith;
Finance Director, Dr. Ralph Igwedibie; Assistant Finance Director, Deborah Upshaw;
Technology Services Director, Brian Linton; and Budget Manager, Dana Strickland.
Councilmember Reeves gave the Invocation; and Councilmember Payton led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Varner called for a motion to approve the Agenda. Councilmember Thomas made a
motion to approve the Agenda, and Councilmember Payton seconded. The vote was five in
favor. Those voting in favor were Mayor Varner, Councilmember Blue, Councilmember Payton,
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City Council
El Concejo votará sobre la rezonificación para Synchrony Terrace en Avalon Pkwy
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre una solicitud de rezonificación de 11.82 acres en Avalon Parkway a C-3 (Comercial de Carretera) con condiciones, tras múltiples aplazamientos. Otros puntos incluyen la aprobación de varias renovaciones anuales y contratos, una servidumbre para el recorte de árboles y una enmienda de texto a la zonificación O-I. La reunión también incluye una audiencia pública sobre el Plan del Área de Redesarrollo Urbano de Agua y Alcantarillado de McDonough.
- Rezonificación de 11.82 acres en Avalon Pkwy a C-3 (Comercial de Carretera) con condiciones (Caso #260402)
- Aprobación de $48,000 para la instalación de aceras a lo largo de Industrial Parkway desde 1003 Industrial Pkwy hasta Avalon Park
- Aprobación de $39,000 para una propuesta suplementaria para el diseño final y permisos del Proyecto de Mejoras de Drenaje de Blacksville
- Autorización al alcalde para firmar la servidumbre de recorte de árboles en propiedad de la ciudad en 124 y 146 Doris St y McDonough Pkwy
- Audiencia pública y votación sobre el Plan del Área de Redesarrollo Urbano de Agua y Alcantarillado de McDonough
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts FLOST/TSPLOST agreement and spirits referendum resolutions
The City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Henry County for FLOST tax relief and TSPLOST, to be considered in the November 3, 2026 election. It also adopted a resolution calling for a referendum on whether the city may permit and regulate package sales of distilled spirits. Both resolutions passed 6-0, with Councilmember Reeves absent.
- Approved agenda with two additions (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 6A-6G (6-0)
- Authorized Mayor to execute tree trimming/clearing easements to Georgia Power (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-08-06 establishing Water and Sewer Urban Redevelopment Area (6-0)
- Approved $39,000 supplemental proposal for Blacksville Drainage Improvements design (6-0)
- Postponed Case #260402 Synchrony Terrace to September 3, 2026 workshop (6-0)
- Authorized Mayor to execute Resolution 26-274 annexation agreement with Henry County (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-08-06.1 for FLOST/TSPLOST agreement (6-0)
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# AGENDA City of McDonough
# City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall 136 Keys Ferry Street August 06, 2026 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order Mayor Kamali Varner
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of the Agenda
6. Consent Agenda **6A. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director** Request for the approval to pay the annual renewal invoice for the CivicPlus user portal, in the amount of $12,647.04. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301 **6B. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director** Request for the approval to pay the SHI invoice for the annual renewal of the PalAlto Firewall PA-850, in the amount of $12,818.92. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301 **6C. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director** Request for the approval to pay the PowerDMS annual renewal invoice in the amount of $16,343.30. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301 **6D. Water Plant Antoinette Odoms, Director** Request for approval to pay the Georgia Environmental Protection Drinking Water Invoice, for the annual contract labor required for compliance analysis in the amount of $13,621.30. Funding Source: 505-5.4420.52.3850 Enterprise Fund **6E. Public Safety – Fire Department Chief David Williams** Request approval to pay SiteMed North America P.C. $10,890.00 for NFPA 1582 Firefighter Physical & Medical Exams including One Test Standard Blood Draw for cancer screening. Funding Source: 100-5.3520.52.3855 **6F. Public Works – Highways & Streets William VonDenBosch Director** Request for ap …
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City of McDonough
City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
August 06, 2026
6:00 PM
The Regular Scheduled Workshop of the City of McDonough Mayor and Council was held on
Thursday, August 06, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Varner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The City Clerk called roll for the meeting as follows:
Mayor Kamali Varner
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Jamal Burt
Present
Councilmember Larry Blue
Present
Councilmember Xavier Johnson
Present
Councilmember Darryl Payton
Present
Councilmember Scott Reeves
Absent
Councilmember Vanessa Thomas
Present
Others in attendance: City Administrator, Keith Dickerson; City Attorney, Emilia Walker; City
Clerk, Christy Taylor; Police Chief, Ken Noble; Fire Chief, David Williams; Deputy City
Administrator, Sylvia Smith; Community & Economic Development Director, Tarika Peeks;
Finance Director, Dr. Ralph Igwedibie; Public Works Director, William VonDenBosch;
Technology Services Director, Brian Linton; Water Plant Director, Antoinette Odoms; Assistant
Finance Director, Deborah Upshaw; Planner, Paige Dunson; and Technology Services Specialist,
Rob Monnelus.
Mayor Pro Tem Burt gave the Invocation; and Councilmember Blue led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
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City Council
El Concejo Municipal aprobará pagos de tecnología y arrendamiento de flota policial
El Concejo Municipal de McDonough considerará la aprobación de pagos por servicios tecnológicos y un programa de arrendamiento de flota policial de cinco años. La reunión también incluye audiencias públicas sobre varias solicitudes de zonificación y anexión.
- Aprobación para pagar $40,606.31 por SHI Palo Alto Firewall
- Aprobación para pagar $43,887.72 por la renovación de Versaterm Police Body Camera
- Aprobación para pagar $70,000.00 por la renovación anual de Flock
- Aprobación para pagar $1,551,800.00 por unidades de flota policial a través de RedSpeed
- Audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de 150 Cola Welch Pkwy. a RTD
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✓ Decidido: Council approves rezoning for townhouses at 150 Cola Welch Pkwy (4-3)
The City Council approved a rezoning request (case 260203) for property at 150 Cola Welch Parkway and Cedar Road from RM-75 to RTD with variances, despite a 4-3 vote. The council also adopted resolutions to create a water and sewer redevelopment area and to call a referendum on allowing package sales of distilled spirits. Several other items were approved, including a new city auditor contract and technology payments, while a police fleet leasing agreement was tabled for further discussion.
- Approved rezoning at 150 Cola Welch Pkwy & Cedar Rd from RM-75 to RTD with variances (4-3)
- Adopted Resolution 26-07-20 establishing McDonough Water and Sewer Urban Redevelopment Area (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-07-20.1 calling referendum on package sale of distilled spirits (6-1)
- Approved contract with Mauldin and Jennings, CPAs as new City Auditors (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $40,606.31 PaloAlto Firewall invoice and other tech payments (7-0)
- Approved $15,720.36 NetPlanner fiber optics installation from City Hall to Commerce Building (7-0)
- Approved $23,180.50 SmartWave microwave connection between City Hall and Hazlehurst Building (7-0)
- Tabled police fleet leasing agreement with Brannen Motors to August 17, 2026 meeting
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AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Meeting
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
July 20, 2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order Mayor Kamali Varner
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda
6A. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for the approval to pay the SHI’s PaloAlto Firewall invoice, in the amount of
$40,606.31. Funding Source: SPLOST VI 327-5.1535.54.2599
6B. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for the approval to pay Versaterm’s invoice for a six-month renewal for the Police Body and Dash
Camera system, in the amount of $43,887.72. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301
6C. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for approval to pay the Flock annual renewal invoice in the amount of $70,000.00. Funding Source:
100-5.1535.52.1301
6D. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for the approval to pay the SHI invoice for the renewal of VMWare software in the amount of
$21,534.72. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301
6E. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for the approval to pay ClearGov annual renewal invoice in the amount of $26,522.50. Funding
Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301
6F. Public Works William VonDenBosch, Director
Request for authorization to purchase the material list from Empire Pipe & Supply for the headworks bypa …
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MINUTES
City of McDonough
City Council Meeting
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
July 20, 2026
6:00 PM
The Regular Scheduled Meeting of the City of McDonough City Council was held on Monday, July 20, 2026, at
6:00 p.m.
Mayor Kamali Varner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The City Clerk called roll for the meeting as follows:
Mayor Kamali Varner
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Jamal Burt
Present
Councilmember Larry Blue
Present
Councilmember Xavier Johnson
Present
Councilmember Darryl Payton
Present
Councilmember Scott Reeves
Present
Councilmember Vanessa Thomas
Present
Others in attendance: City Administrator, Keith Dickerson; City Attorney, Emilia Walker; City Clerk, Christy
Taylor; Police Chief, Ken Noble; Fire Chief, David Williams; Deputy City Administrator, Sylvia Smith; Community
& Economic Development Director, Tarika Peeks; Finance Director, Dr. Ralph Igwedibie; Public Works Director,
William VonDenBosch; Technology Services Director, Brian Linton; Assistant Public Works Director, Andrew
Butts; City Planner, Paige Dunson; Building Official, Ayiende Toby; Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Kayla
Correa; Legislative Coordinator, John Teague; and Technology Services Specialist, Rob Monnelus.
Mayor Pro Tem Burt gave the Invocation; and Councilmember Reeves led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación analiza solicitudes de rezonificación y anexión
La Comisión Municipal de Planificación está revisando varias solicitudes de uso de suelo, incluyendo la rezonificación de un banco, casas adosadas y desarrollos de uso mixto. La reunión incluye un taller sobre una solicitud bancaria en 146 Jonesboro Rd. y la revisión pública de múltiples casos de rezonificación pendientes.
- Rezonificación de 146 Jonesboro Rd. a O-I (Oficina Institucional) para un banco
- Rezonificación de 150 Cola Welch Pkwy. & Cedar Rd. a RTD (Residencial de Casas Adosadas)
- Rezonificación de 175 & 199 Griffin St. & Highland Ave. a PUD (Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada)
- Anexión y rezonificación de 964 & 820 Racetrack Rd. a PUD
- Rezonificación de Avalon Pkwy. a C-3 (Comercial de Carretera)
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City of McDonough
Community & Economic Development Department
Planning & Zoning Division
City Hall - 136 Keys Ferry Street, 3 rd Floor
McDonough, GA 30253
Ju ly 14 , 20 26 – (6:00 PM)
Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)
WORKSHOP AND PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order – Chair
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Verification of meeting requirements - Chair/Staff
5. Approval of Agenda
6 . Review & Approval of Minutes: June 9, 2026
7 . PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION – A maxi mum time of five (5) minutes has been
allocated for comments by the public. It is requested that the subject matter be
relevant to the operations of the Community Development Department (i.e.
Planning & Zoning, Building/Inspec tions, and/or Code Enforcement).
8 . WORKSHOP SESSION:
Case #260603
District 2: Jamal Burt
Applicant: Robert E. Ausband for First Peoples Bank
Address: 146 Jonesboro Rd.
Request: Rezoning to O-I (Office Institutional) with variances for a bank.
Zoning: RM-75 (Multi-Family Resident ial )
Land Lot(s) 133 of the 7th District
1.24 +/- total acres
PC Public Re view (08/11/26)
CC Workshop (08/06/ 26 ) & Public Hearing (08/17/ 26)
DRAFTED 7 /7 /26
9 . PUBLIC REVIEW SESSION:
Old Business:
Case # 260203
District 1: Xavier Johnson
Applicant: Steven Jones on behalf of Olympic Real Estate Group, LLC for Cola Welch
& Cedar Townhomes
Address: 150 Cola Welch Pkwy. & Cedar Rd.
Request: Rezone property to RTD (Residential Townhouse) with variances
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General
El Concejo considerará la anexión y rezonificación de 79 acres en Racetrack Road para un PUD
El Concejo Municipal discutirá y potencialmente votará sobre una solicitud importante de anexión y rezonificación de 79 acres en 964 y 820 Racetrack Road para un Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada. Otros puntos incluyen un contrato de pavimentación por $94,498 para Lakemont Drive, dos solicitudes de semáforos de GDOT, un pago de seguro cibernético de $12,280 y una promoción del departamento de bomberos.
- Anexión y rezonificación de 79 acres en 964 y 820 Racetrack Rd a PUD (Caso #260307)
- Aprobación del contrato de pavimentación por $94,498 para fresado y recubrimiento en Lakemont Drive
- Autorización para destellos de advertencia de semáforo en SR 42 y Lawrenceville Street
- Autorización para semáforo en SR 155 y Old Griffin Road
- Pago de $12,280 por cobertura excedente de seguridad cibernética
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✓ Decidido: Council approves $94,498 Lakemont Drive paving and multiple easements
The City Council approved a $94,498 contract with Onsite Paving for asphalt work on Lakemont Drive, and granted an easement to McDonough Leased Housing Associates for the Willow Place community. It also approved GDOT traffic signal requests for two intersections. Two rezoning and annexation cases were discussed but not voted on, with public hearings scheduled for July 20, 2026.
- Approved $94,498 Onsite Paving contract for Lakemont Drive (5-0)
- Approved easement to McDonough Leased Housing Associates for Willow Place (5-0)
- Approved GDOT Form 401 for warning flashers at SR 42 and Lawrenceville Street (5-0)
- Approved GDOT Form 401 for traffic signal at SR 155 and Old Griffin Road (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including $12,280 cyber security insurance payment and June 15 minutes (4-0)
- Approved agenda (4-0)
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Guiding Principle: Fiscal Responsibility, Accountability, Transparency
AMENDED AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
July 02, 2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order Mayor Kamali Varner
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of the Agenda
6. Consent Agenda
A. Administration City Clerk, Christy Taylor
Request for authorization to pay the Lockton invoice (37111141) for Excess Cyber
Security Coverage, in the amount of $12,280.00. Funding Source: 100-5.1330.52.3310
B. Administration City Clerk, Christy Taylor
Approval of the June 15, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
7. Public Comments
8. Public Safety – Fire Department Chief David Williams
Introduction & badge presentation to the newly promoted McDonough Fire Department
Lieutenants
9. Public Works William VonDenBosch, Director
Request for approval to authorize the Mayor to sign all documents for Onsite Paving to
complete asphalt milling and pave back approx. 2,713 square yards and asphalt & overlay
approx. 146 Square Yards on Lakemont Drive, at a cost of $94,498.00. Funding Source:
SPLOST V - 326-5.4210.54.1402 (Highways & Street Improvements)
10. Public Works William VonDenBosch, Director
Request for approval to allow access, temporary construction, maintenance, and
stormwater improvements easement agreement to McDonough Leased Housing
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MINUTES
City of McDonough
City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
July 02, 2026
6:00 PM
The Regular Scheduled Workshop of the City of McDonough City Council was held on
Thursday, July 02, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Kamali Varner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The City Clerk called roll for the meeting, as follows:
Mayor Kamali Varner Present
Mayor Pro Tem Jamal Burt Present
Councilmember Larry Blue Absent
Councilmember Xavier Johnson Present
Councilmember Darryl Payton Present
Councilmember Scott Reeves Absent
Councilmember Vanessa Thomas Arrived after the start of the meeting
Others in attendance: City Administrator, Keith Dickerson; City Attorney, Emilia Walker; City
Clerk, Christy Taylor; Police Chief, Ken Noble; Fire Chief, David Williams; Communications
Director, Andrew Cauthen; Community & Economic Development Director, Tarika Peeks;
Public Works Director, Billy VonDenBosch; Planner, Paige Dunson; and Help Desk Technician,
Rob Monnelus.
Councilmember Johnson gave the Invocation; and Mayor Pro Tem Burt led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Varner called for a motion to approve the Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Burt made a motion
to approve the Agenda, and Councilmember Johnson seconded. The vote was four in favor.
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General
136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
El Concejo Municipal adoptará el presupuesto para el año fiscal 2026-27 y votará sobre 5 casos de reclasificación de zonas
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará la adopción del borrador del presupuesto para el año fiscal 2026-27. También votarán sobre varias solicitudes de reclasificación de zonas, incluyendo un PUD de uso mixto en Griffin St. & Highland Ave., casas adosadas en Cola Welch Parkway, una modificación de zonificación para una tienda de sándwiches, la subdivisión largamente disputada Anderson Landing (54.54 acres), y una reclasificación comercial en Avalon Parkway. La agenda de consentimiento incluye aprobaciones para renovaciones de software, equipo de bomberos y un acuerdo CDBG.
- Audiencia pública y adopción del presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-27
- Reclasificación a PUD para uso mixto (10 acres en 175 y 199 Griffin St.)
- Reclasificación para la subdivisión Anderson Landing (54.54 acres en Turner Church Rd.)
- Renovación anual del software INCODE por $47,877.98
- Compra de 6 conjuntos de equipo estructural de extinción de incendios por $18,720
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts $31.5M FY 26-27 budget, approves zoning modification
The City Council adopted the FY 26-27 budget of $31,477,768 (7-0), which includes a 2% COLA and 7 new positions. The Council also approved a zoning modification (case 260209) to allow a sandwich shop and janitorial business at 571 Highway 81 East with conditions (7-0). Several planning cases were postponed to July 20, 2026. The Consent Agenda and agenda amendment were also approved unanimously.
- Approved agenda with addition of Item 15A (International Gospel Festival presentation) (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda: 6A SolarWinds software $16,538.50, 6B Tyler Technologies New World renewal $31,632.60, 6C INCODE renewal $47,877.98, 6D CDBG cooperative agreement renewal, 6E firefighter turnout gear $18,720.00, 6F Georgia Main Street MOU, 6G Urban Redevelopment Authority appointment resolution, 6H June 4 workshop minutes (7-0)
- Postponed Community Development case 260204 to July 20, 2026 (7-0)
- Postponed case 260203 to July 20, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved zoning modification case 260209 for sandwich shop and janitorial business at 571 Highway 81 East with conditions (7-0)
- Postponed case 250903 (Eastwood Homes for Anderson Landing) to July 20, 2026 (7-0)
- Postponed case 260402 (Steve Goodsell for Synchrony Terrace) to July 20, 2026 (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-06-15, FY 26-27 budget of $31,477,768 with 2% COLA and 7 new positions (7-0)
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Guiding Principle: Fiscal Responsibility, Accountability, Transparency
AMENDED AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Meeting
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
June 15, 2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order Mayor Kamali Varner
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of the Agenda
6. Consent Agenda
A. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for approval to pay the SHI invoice for SolarWinds Network Monitoring
Software, which is utilized to monitor network failures on switches, servers and all City
buildings, in the amount of $16,538.50. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301
B. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for approval to pay the Henry County invoice for the annual renewal of the
Police Incident Management System through Tyler Technologies New World, which is
utilized by the City and the County, at a cost of $31,632.60. Funding Source: 100-
5.1535.52.1301
C. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for approval to pay for the Tyler Technologies invoice for the annual renewal for
INCODE, in the amount of $47,877.98. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301
D. Administration City Administrator, Keith Dickerson
Request for approval of the automatic renewal of the Cooperative Agreement between the
City of McDonough and Henry County for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) for fiscal years 2027-2029; and authorization for the Mayor to sign the …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Solicitud de variación para lote de 0.34 acres para heladería
La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y decidirá sobre una solicitud de variación para permitir el desarrollo en un lote de 0.34 acres que no cumple con el requisito mínimo de 1 acre para la zonificación C-2. El solicitante busca construir Beau D's Sno Ball & Ice Cream Shack en 176 John Frank Ward Blvd. La agenda también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y una sesión de comentarios públicos.
- Audiencia pública sobre solicitud de variación para lote de 0.34 acres en 176 John Frank Ward Blvd—solicitante Melissa Hudson para Beau D's Sno Ball & Ice Cream Shack
- Sesión de comentarios públicos sobre asuntos de planificación, zonificación, construcción y cumplimiento del código
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City of McDonough
Community & Economic Development Department
Planning & Zoning Division
City Hall - 136 Keys Ferry Street, 3 rd Floor
McDonough, GA 30253
June 11, 20 2 6 – (6:00 PM)
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) ________________________________________________
PUBLIC HEARING MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order – Chair
2. Roll Call
3 . Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Verification of meeting requirements - Chair/Staff
5. Approval of Agenda
6 . Review & Approval of Minutes: March 12, 2026
7 . PUBL IC COMMENT SESSION – A maximum time of five (5) minutes has been allocated
for comments by the public. It is requested that the subject matter be relevant to the operations of
the Community Development Department (i.e. Planning & Zoning, Building/Inspections, and/or
Code Enforcement).
8 . Petition Item(s ):
Old Business: N/A
New Business:
Case # 260403
District 3 : Scott Reeves
Melissa Hudson for Beau D ’s Sno Ball & Ice Cream Shack
176 John Frank Ward Blvd.
Request: To allow the development of the lot t hat does not meet the one (1) acre code
requirement.
Zoning : C-2 (Central Commercial)
Land Lot(s) 134 of the 7th District
0.34 +/- total acres
9 . Community Development Director & Staff Comments
1 0 . BZA Chair and Board Member Comments
11 . Adjourn
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación revisa solicitudes de cambio de zonificación y anexión
La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo un taller y una sesión de revisión pública para discutir varios cambios en el uso del suelo. El enfoque principal está en la rezonificación de propiedades comerciales y residenciales y la modificación de las condiciones de zonificación existentes para negocios locales.
- Solicitud de rezonificación para Synchrony Terrace en Avalon Pkwy a C-3 Highway Commercial (11.82 acres)
- Modificación de zonificación en 571 Hwy. 81 E. para permitir una tienda de sándwiches y un negocio de limpieza
- Propuesta de anexión y rezonificación de 79.04 acres en Racetrack Rd. a un Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada
- Propuesta de rezonificación de 10 acres en Griffin St. & Highland Ave. a un Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada
- Propuesta de rezonificación de 7.36 acres en 150 Cola Welch Pkwy. & Cedar Rd. a Residencial de Casas Adosadas
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City of McDonough
Community & Economic Development Department
Planning & Zoning Division
City Hall - 136 Keys Ferry Street, 3 rd Floor
McDonough, GA 30253
June 9 , 20 26 – (6:00 PM)
Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)
WORKSHOP AND PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order – Chair
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Verification of meeting requirements - Chair/Staff
5. Approval of Agenda
6 . Review & Approval of Minutes: May 12 , 2026
7 . PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION – A maxim um time of five (5) minutes has been
allocated for comments by the public. It is requested that the subject matter be
relevant to the operations of the Community Development Department (i.e.
Planning & Zoning, Building/Inspec tions, and/or Code Enforcement).
8 . WORKSHOP SESSION:
Case # 260402
District 4: Larry Blue
Applicant: Steve Goodsell on behalf of Marcia Garrison Taylor for Synchrony Terrace
Address: Avalon Pkwy.
Request: Rezoning property to C-3 (Highway Commercial) with conditions.
Zoning: C-2 (C entral Commercial)
Land Lot(s) 191 of the 7th District
11.82 +/- total acres
PC Public Review (7/14/26)
City Council Workshop ( 7 /2 /26) & Public Hearing ( 7/20/26 )
DRAFTED 6/2 /26
9 . PUBLIC REVIEW SESSION:
Old Business:
Case # 260203
District 1: Xavier Johnson
Applicant: Steven Jones on behalf of Olympic Real Estate Group, LLC for Cola Welch
& Cedar Townhomes
Address: 150 Cola Welch Pkwy. & Cedar Rd.
Request: Rezone property to RTD (Residential Townhouse) with variances
Zoning: …
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City Council
El Concejo votará sobre el memorando de entendimiento de tránsito con Henry County y la audiencia de presupuesto
El Concejo Municipal discutirá y votará sobre un memorando de entendimiento con Henry County para un servicio de tránsito de ruta fija desde McDonough hasta Stockbridge. También llevarán a cabo una audiencia pública y presentación del borrador del presupuesto para el FY 26-27. Otros puntos incluyen autorizar una adquisición de emergencia de infraestructura hídrica, aprobar un contrato de equipo policial y rezonificar una propiedad en Avalon Parkway.
- Compra de emergencia de $53,006 para kits de infraestructura hídrica en la rotonda de State Route 20
- Aprobación del Acuerdo de Servicios Maestros de AXON para equipo policial
- Memorando de entendimiento con Henry County para el tránsito desde McDonough hasta Stockbridge
- Presentación y audiencia pública del borrador del presupuesto para el FY 26-27
- Solicitud de rezonificación de 11.82 acres en Avalon Parkway a C-3 (Comercial de Carretera)
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✓ Decidido: Council approves transit MOU with Henry County for fixed-route bus service
The council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Henry County for public transit service along a fixed route from McDonough to Stockbridge. They also approved an AXON agreement for police body cameras and tasers, a municipal court amnesty program, and authorization for renovations at the Commerce Building. The council postponed a rezoning request for Avalon Park to July 2, 2026, and authorized the purchase of 458 Macon Street for $165,000.
- Approved transit MOU with Henry County (7-0)
- Approved AXON Master Services Agreement (7-0)
- Approved municipal court amnesty program (7-0)
- Authorized RFP for Commerce Building renovations (7-0)
- Authorized LMIG grant application for road assistance (7-0)
- Postponed rezoning case 260402 to July 2, 2026 (7-0)
- Authorized purchase of 458 Macon Street for $165,000 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including emergency water procurement (7-0)
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Guiding Principle: Fiscal Responsibility, Accountability, Transparency
AMENDED AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
June 4, 2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order Mayor Kamali Varner
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of the Agenda
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Works William VonDenBosch, Director
Request for authorization to ratify the emergency procurement of ten (10) Insta-Valve
kits to facilitate urgent water infrastructure installations at the State Route 20 Dual
Roundabout (McGarity Rd. and Lawrenceville St.), at a cost of $53,006.00. Funding
Source: T-SPLOST 335-5.4210.54.1407
B. Administration Christy Taylor, City Clerk
Approval of the May 18, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
7. Public Comments
8. Proclamations
Celebrating the 100th Birthday of James Brown
9. Municipal Court Judge Andrea Boyd
Amnesty Program
10. Public Safety – Police Department Chief Ken Noble
Discussion and request for approval of the AXON Master Services and Purchasing
Agreement; and authorization for the Mayor to sign all related documents.
GOOD GOVERNANCE
Guiding Principle: Fiscal Responsibility, Accountability, Transparency
11. Administration Keith Dickerson, City Administrator
Request for approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
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City Council
El Concejo votará sobre la rezonificación de casas adosadas en Cola Welch & Cedar Road
El Concejo Municipal realizará audiencias públicas y votaciones sobre dos casos de zonificación: una rezonificación para permitir 7.36 acres de casas adosadas con variaciones, y una modificación de zonificación para un local de sándwiches. La agenda también incluye una actualización del presupuesto, aprobación de pagos por tecnología y seguros, y discusión sobre la Agencia de Redesarrollo Urbano y la solicitud de propuestas (RFP) de revisión del código.
- Pagar a NetPlanner $15,476 por control de acceso y vigilancia Genetec
- Pagar a Versaterm $87,775 por renovación de cámaras corporales y de tablero policiales
- Pagar a GIRMA $49,205 por renovación del seguro de responsabilidad por contaminación
- Rezonificación para casas adosadas (RTD) en 150 Cola Welch Pkwy & Cedar Rd (7.36 acres)
- Modificación de zonificación para local de sándwiches y uso de limpieza en 571 Hwy 81 E
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✓ Decidido: Code revision RFP approved 5-1; ethics ordinance adopted
Council approved an RFP for code revision services (Chapters 15, 16, and related updates) on a 5-1 vote. They also adopted Ordinance 26-05-18 amending the Code of Ethics, hired Tarika Peeks as Community & Economic Director, and authorized the sale of a city parcel via sealed bid. Consent agenda, water pollution control plant agreement, and wayfinding project were all approved unanimously.
- Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
- Approved RFP for Code Revision Services (5-1)
- Approved agreement with Turnipseed Engineering for Water Pollution Control Plant additions (6-0)
- Approved Wayfinding project with RITELITE (6-0)
- Hired Tarika Peeks as Community & Economic Director (6-0)
- Authorized sale of parcel M21-0500300 via sealed bid, minimum $10,000 (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 26-05-18 amending Code of Ethics (6-0)
- Postponed three development cases to June 15, 2026 (6-0 each)
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Guiding Principle: Fiscal Responsibility, Accountability, Transparency
AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Meeting
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
May 18, 2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order Mayor Kamali Varner
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda
6A. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for approval to pay the NetPlanner invoice for Genetec Access Control and
Surveillance Services in the amount of $15,476.12. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301
6B. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for approval to pay the annual renewal Versaterm invoice for the Police
Department’s body and dash camera in the amount of $87,774.74. Funding Source: 100-
5.1535.52.1301
6C. Administration Christy Taylor, City Clerk
Request for approval to pay the GIRMA Pollution Liability renewal invoice in the
amount of $49,205.00. Funding Source: 100-5.1330.52.3100.
6D. Administration Christy Taylor, City Clerk
Approval of the May 7, 2026, City Council Workshop Minutes
7. Public Comments
8. Proclamations
Honoring Briana Cole for Contributions to Film, Literature, and the Arts
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of ZMahogany Studios
GOOD GOVERNANCE
Guiding Principle: Fiscal Responsibility, Accountability, Transparency
9. Discussion related to the Urban Redevelopment Agency Mayor Varner
10. Finance City Administrat …
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Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación revisa una anexión de 79 acres y rezonificación a PUD
La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo un taller y una sesión de revisión pública sobre varias propuestas de rezonificación y desarrollo. Los casos clave incluyen una anexión de 79 acres para un desarrollo planificado unitario en Racetrack Rd., una rezonificación de 11.82 acres a comercial de carretera en Avalon Pkwy., y un PUD de uso mixto de 10 acres en Griffin St. y Highland Ave. También están bajo revisión un proyecto de casas adosadas y una modificación de zonificación para un local de sándwiches y un negocio de limpieza.
- Anexión y rezonificación de 79.04 acres en 964 y 820 Racetrack Rd. a PUD
- Rezonificación de 11.82 acres en Avalon Pkwy. a C-3 Comercial de Carretera
- Rezonificación de 10 acres en 175 y 199 Griffin St. a PUD de uso mixto
- Proyecto de casas adosadas en 7.36 acres en 150 Cola Welch Pkwy. y Cedar Rd. (rezonificación a RTD con variaciones)
- Modificación de zonificación en 571 Hwy. 81 E. para permitir un local de sándwiches y un negocio de limpieza
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City of McDonough
Community & Economic Development Department
Planning & Zoning Division
City Hall - 136 Keys Ferry Street, 3 rd Floor
McDonough, GA 30253
May 12 , 20 26 – (6:00 PM)
Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)
WORKSHOP AND PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order – Chair
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Verification of meeting requirements - Chair/Staff
5. Approval of Agenda
6 . Review & Approval of Minutes: April 14, 2026
7 . PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION – A max imum time of five (5) minutes has been
allocated for comments by the public. It is requested that the subject matter be
relevant to the operations of the Community Development Department (i.e.
Planning & Zoning, Building/Inspec tions, and/or Code Enforcement).
8 . WORKSHOP SESSION:
Case # 260 402
District 4 : Larry Blue
Applicant: Steve Goodsell on b ehalf of Marcia Garrison T aylor for Synchrony Terrace
Address: Ava lon Pkwy.
Request: Rezoning property to C-3 ( Highway Commercial ) with conditions .
Zoning: C-2 ( Central Commercial )
Land Lot(s) 1 91 of the 7th District
1 1.82 +/- total acres
MPC Public Review ( 6/9/ 26)
City Council Workshop (6/4/ 26 ) & Public Hearing (6/15/ 26)
DRAFTED 5 /5 /26
9 . PUBLIC REVIEW SESSION:
Old Business:
Case # 260204
District 1: Xavier Johnson
Applicant: Bryan Flint for Flintrock, LLC for Griffin St. & Highland Ave. Mixed Use
Address: 175 & 199 Griffin St. & Highland Ave.
Request: Rezoning property to PUD (Planned Unit Development) consisting of S …
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City Council
El Concejo votará sobre un camión de bomberos de $632K y la rezonificación de 79 acres
El Concejo Municipal votará sobre la compra de un nuevo camión de bomberos por $632,113 y la renovación del seguro de propiedad/responsabilidad por $774,386. También llevarán a cabo audiencias públicas y votaciones sobre varias solicitudes de rezonificación, incluyendo el controvertido desarrollo Anderson Landing de 54 acres y una anexión/rezonificación de 79 acres para Racetrack Residence. Se discutirán nuevas ordenanzas sobre fumar, ruido, un consejo juvenil y una moratoria sobre centros de datos y centros de detención de ICE.
- Aprobar la compra de un camión de bomberos Spartan FB-94 por $632,113 de Fout Fire
- Renovar el seguro de propiedad/responsabilidad por $774,386 con GIRMA
- Rezonificar 54 acres en Turner Church Rd para Anderson Landing (pospuesto repetidamente)
- Anexar y rezonificar 79 acres en Racetrack Rd para un desarrollo de unidad planificada
- Discutir ordenanzas incluyendo una moratoria sobre centros de datos y centros de detención de ICE
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✓ Decidido: Anderson Landing rezoning deferred after motion to deny fails
Council voted 3-2 (with 2 abstentions) to deny a rezoning request for 89 lots on Turner Church Road, but the motion failed. A subsequent motion to defer the case 30 days passed 6-0. Council also approved a $632,113 fire truck purchase, renewed property/liability insurance for $774,386, adopted a smoking ordinance with amendments, and adopted a noise ordinance (5-0, 1 abstention).
- Deferred Anderson Landing rezoning (250903) to June 15 meeting (6-0)
- Approved $632,113 Spartan pumper truck from Fout Fire (6-0)
- Renewed GIRMA property/liability coverage for $774,386 (6-0)
- Adopted Smoking Ordinance 26-05-07 with amendments (6-0)
- Adopted Noise Ordinance 25-05-07.1 (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Adopted Resolution 26-05-07 for McDonough Youth Council bylaws (6-0)
- Authorized RFP for janitorial services (6-0)
- Authorized sale of city property at 231 Macon Street (6-0)
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Guiding Principle: Fiscal Responsibility, Accountability, Transparency
AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
May 7, 2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order Mayor Kamali Varner
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of the Agenda
6. Consent Agenda
A. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for approval to pay the Tyler Technologies invoice for Brazos Hosting, in the
amount of $22,666.34. Funding Source: 100-5.1535.52.1301
B. Administration City Clerk, Christy Taylor
Approval of the April 20, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
C. Administration City Clerk, Christy Taylor
Request to amend the adopted 2026 Regular Meetings Schedule to hold the July Workshop
on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
7. Public Comments
8. Proclamations
Building Safety Month
57th Annual Professional Clerks Week on May 3-9, 2026
Public Safety Week on May 11-15, 2026
9. McDonough Housing Authority
Swearing in of Commissioners Todd Bond and Leanette Duffey
GOOD GOVERNANCE
Guiding Principle: Fiscal Responsibility, Accountability, Transparency
10. Public Safety – Fire Department Chief David Williams
Request for approval to order and purchase an NFPA 1900 Compliant Spartan FB-94
Custom Pumper Truck per MFD Specifications from Fout Fire, at a cost of $632,113.00.
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General
Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Concejo votará sobre reclasificación de PUD de uso mixto en Griffin St. & Highland Ave.
El Concejo Municipal realizará una audiencia pública y votará sobre una solicitud de reclasificación para un Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada (PUD) de uso mixto de 10 acres en 175 & 199 Griffin St. y Highland Ave., combinando usos residenciales unifamiliares y de oficinas/comerciales. También considerarán un aumento del 3% en la tarifa de saneamiento efectivo el 1 de junio de 2026, y discutirán una moratoria sobre centros de datos y centros de detención de ICE. Varios elementos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen compras y contratos por un total de más de $250,000.
- Reclasificación de 10 acres en 175 & 199 Griffin St. a PUD (residencial y comercial de uso mixto)
- Aumento del 3% en la tarifa de saneamiento efectivo el 1 de junio de 2026
- Discusión de moratoria sobre centros de datos y centros de detención de ICE
- Compra de una Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2026 por $56,974.00 y una GMC Sierra 2026 por $42,029.00
- Renovación de contrato con 120Water para el mandato de plomo/cobre por $12,869.00
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✓ Decidido: Approved COs for Symphony Park homes up to 25% based on amenity completion
Council approved an administrative variance allowing up to 25% of Certificates of Occupancy for Symphony Park based on percentage of completed amenities. Also adopted budget amendments for FY 2024/2025 and FY 2025/2026, approved a 3% sanitation rate increase, and passed a solicitation ordinance banning door-to-door sales where visibly prohibited. A contract with the Shaquille O'Neal Boys & Girls Club was renewed.
- Approved Symphony Park variance for COs up to 25% (6-1)
- Adopted Resolution 26-04-20 amending FY 2024/2025 budget (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-04-20 #2 amending FY 2025/2026 budget (7-0)
- Approved 3% sanitation rate increase effective June 1, 2026 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 26-04-20 banning solicitation where prohibited (6-1)
- Renewed contract with Shaquille O'Neal Boys & Girls Club (7-0)
- Approved purchase of 2026 Chevy 1500 for Wastewater ($47,669) (6-0-1 abstention)
- Approved speed tables on Lakemont Drive ($28,375) (6-0-1 abstention)
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AGENDA
City of McDonough
City Council Meeting
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
April 20, 2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order Mayor Kamali Varner
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda
6A. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for approval of the SHI quote for licenses, Gateway Appliance and Software
version updates through Cisco. The cost for phase one is $60,637.19, plus vendor
installation fees. Funding Source: SPLOST V 326-5.1535.54.2599
6B. Public Works – Water/Sewer William VonDenBosch, Director
Request authorization to renew the annual contract with 120Water, to assist the City in
meeting the required Lead/Copper Mandate, at a cost of $12,869.00. Funding Source:
Line Item: 505-5.4440.52.3860
6C. Public Works Andy Butts, Assistant Director
Request for approval to pay the Otis Elevator annual maintenance in the amount of
$15,896.04. Funding Source: Line Item: 100-5.1565.52.2240
6D. Wastewater Plant Jeremy Newton, Director
Request for approval to purchase one 2026 Chevrolet 1500 4x4 crew cab from Bellamy
Strickland in McDonough, at a cost of$ 47,669.00. Funding Source: 505-5.4335.54.2200
6E. Wastewater Plant Jeremy Newton, Director
Request for approval to authorize Current Edge Solutions to provide all electrical services
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Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación revisará la anexión y el PUD para 79 acres en Racetrack Rd
La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo un taller y una sesión de revisión pública sobre varias propuestas de desarrollo. Los elementos clave incluyen una anexión y reclasificación de 79 acres a Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada en Racetrack Rd, un PUD de uso mixto de 10 acres en Griffin St. & Highland Ave, y una reclasificación para casas adosadas en Cola Welch Pkwy & Cedar Rd. También se discutirá una modificación de zonificación para permitir una tienda de sándwiches y un negocio de limpieza en 571 Hwy 81 E.
- Anexión y reclasificación de 79.04 acres en 964 y 820 Racetrack Rd a PUD
- Reclasificación a PUD para uso mixto en 10 acres en 175 y 199 Griffin St. & Highland Ave
- Reclasificar 7.36 acres en 150 Cola Welch Pkwy & Cedar Rd a RTD con variaciones para casas adosadas
- Modificación de zonificación para permitir una tienda de sándwiches y un negocio de limpieza en 571 Hwy 81 E
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City of McDonough
Community & Economic Development Department
Planning & Zoning Division
City Hall - 136 Keys Ferry Street, 3 rd Floor
McDonough, GA 30253
April 14 , 20 26 – (6:00 PM)
Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)
WORKSHOP AND PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order – Chair
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Verification of meeting requirements - Chair/Staff
5. Introduction for New Planner – Paige Dunson
6 . Approval of Agenda
7 . Review & Approval of Minutes: March 10, 2026
8 . PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION – A maximum time of five (5) minutes has been
allocated for comments by the public. It is requested that the subject matter be
relevant to the operations of the Community Development Department (i.e.
Planning & Zoning, Building/Inspec tions, and/or Code Enforcement).
9 . WORKSHOP SESSION:
OLD BUISNESS: N/A
REVISED 4/9/26
NEW BUSINESS:
Case # 260203
District 1: Xavier Johnson
Applicant: Steven Jones on behalf of Olympic Real Estate Group, LLC for Cola Welch
& Cedar T ownhomes
Address: 150 Cola Welch Pkwy. & Cedar Rd.
Request: Rezone property to RTD (Residential Townhouse) with variances
Zoning: RM-75 (Multi-Family Residential) with conditions per ORD #04-06-07002(Z)
Land Lot(s) 154 of the 7th District
7.36 +/- total acres
Planning Commission P ublic Review (5/12/26)
City Council Meeting Workshop ( 5/7/26 ) Public Hearing ( 5/18/26 )
Case # 260209
District 3: Scott Reeves
Applicant: George Ramcharan for Hoyt, LLC
Address: 571 Hwy. 81 E.
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City Council
Council to discuss rezoning for mixed-use PUD on Griffin Street
The City Council Workshop will discuss several action items, including a rezoning request for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at Griffin Street and Highland Avenue. Other notable items include approval of mural installations downtown, purchase of speed bumps on Lakemont Drive, and a contract for Geranium Park design. The council will also vote on a solicitation ordinance and review annual reports from the City Clerk and Municipal Court.
- Rezoning Case #260204: request to change 10 acres at 175 & 199 Griffin St. from RM-75 and M-1 to PUD (mixed-use) – workshop discussion; public hearing and vote set for April 20
- Two proposed murals in downtown Main Street District: near 20 Macon Street (New Sole Running building) and 45 Macon Street; total cost $42,700
- Purchase and installation of 15 speed bumps on Lakemont Drive at $3,000 plus labor
- Award of contract to Goodwyn Mills & Caywood for Geranium Park design at $44,000 from SPLOST VI
- Consent agenda includes: Placer.ai invoice ($25,358), transfer switch installation at Public Works ($34,106), and repairs to 32 Jonesboro Street building ($18,200)
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✓ Decidido: McDonough council approves murals, hires staff, defers rezoning vote.
The McDonough City Council approved several infrastructure and administrative items, including a $42,700 mural installation in downtown Main Street and a $44,000 design contract for Geranium Park. The council also hired Andrew Cauthen as Communication Director and promoted Sylvia Smith to Deputy City Administrator. A rezoning petition for properties on Griffin Street and Highland Avenue was scheduled for a public hearing on April 20, along with a solicitation ordinance vote. Speed bump installation on Lakemont Drive was paused while staff compares costs with speed tables.
- Approved $42,700 downtown mural installation near Macon Street (7-0)
- Awarded $44,000 Geranium Park design contract to Goodwyn Mills & Caywood (7-0)
- Hired Andrew Cauthen as Communication Director (7-0)
- Promoted Sylvia Smith to Deputy City Administrator (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items including $34,106 Public Works IT upgrade and $18,200 VA building repairs (6-0)
- Tabled rezoning case #260204 for 175 & 199 Griffin Street until April 20 hearing (7-0)
- Deferred solicitation ordinance vote to April 20 meeting (7-0)
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Guiding Principle: Fiscal Responsibility, Accountability, Transparency
AGENDA (Amended)
City of McDonough
City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
April 2, 2026
6:00 PM
1. Call to Order Mayor Kamali Varner
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of the Agenda
6. Consent Agenda
A. Technology Services Brian Linton, Director
Request for approval to pay Placer.ai invoice in the amount of $25,358.00.
Funding Source: Line Item 100-5.1535.52.1301
B. Public Works William VonDenBosch, Director
Request for approval to authorize Current Edge Solutions to install a 104-amp transfer
switch in the IT computer room at Public Works, at a cost of $34,106.00. Funding
Source: SPLOST V – Project 11 326 5.1535.54.2599
C. Public Works William VonDenBosch, Director
Request for approval to authorize Troy Customer Builders LLC to make repairs to 32
Jonesboro Street building (Veterans Affairs building), at a cost of $18,200.00. Funding
Source: Line Item 327 5.6180.54.1000
7. Public Comments
8. McDonough Tourism Board Presentation Yasna Grainger
9. Public Works William VonDenBosch, Director
Request for approval to purchase hoses and fitting for the diesel bypass pump from
Xylem at a cost of $27,738.37. Funding Source: SPLOST VI 327-5.4335.54.2148
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City of McDonough
City Council Workshop
McKibben Chambers City Hall
136 Keys Ferry Street
April 02, 2026
6:00 PM
The Regular Scheduled Workshop of the City of McDonough City Council was held on
Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Kamali Varner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The City Clerk called roll for the meeting, as follows:
Mayor Kamali Varner Present
Mayor Pro Tem Jamal Burt Present
Councilmember Larry Blue Present
Councilmember Xavier Johnson (Arrived after roll call)
Councilmember Darryl Payton Present
Councilmember Scott Reeves Present
Councilmember Vanessa Thomas Present
Others in attendance: City Administrator, Keith Dickerson; Attorney, Alicia Thompson; Police
Chief, Ken Noble; Fire Chief, David Williams; Interim Deputy City Administrator, Sylvia
Smith; Finance Director, Dr. Ralph Igwedibie; Human Resources Director, LaTangela Hill;
Assistant Finance Director, Deborah Upshaw; Assistant Public Works Director, Andy Butts;
Municipal Court Clerk, Trisha Morgan; and Help Desk Technician, Rob Monnelus.
Mayor Pro Tem Burt gave the Invocation; and Councilmember Thomas led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Varner called for a motion to approve the Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Burt made a motion
to approve the Agenda, and Councilmember Payton seconded. The vote was six in favor. Those
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