Avondale Estates meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Avondale Estates boards to weigh $355,000 stormwater pact, budget amendment

Avondale Estates officials this week will consider a $355,000 intergovernmental agreement for stormwater improvements on Center Street, along with a 2026 budget amendment and several other items. The Downtown Development Authority and the Board of Mayor and Commissioners both have the stormwater project on their agendas, though no final votes have been recorded yet.

Stormwater work on Center Street

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) met Aug. 11 and will consider approving an intergovernmental agreement with the city to accept $355,000 for Center Street stormwater improvements. The board also will consider an amendment to its development contract with Avila to implement the repairs. Other agenda items included a financial update with a cash flow analysis and introduction of a new Finance Director, discussion of the roof at 90 N. Avondale, and possible DDA engagement in centennial celebrations. Minutes have not yet been published.

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners held a regular meeting Aug. 12 at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda was a first read of an ordinance to adopt a 2026 budget amendment, as well as consideration of the intergovernmental agreement with the DDA for the Center Street stormwater infrastructure extension. The board also was set to approve minutes from its July 22 meeting and take public comment (up to three minutes per speaker). No minutes have been published yet.

Work session: wastewater, golf carts, and more

Also on Aug. 12, the board held a work session to discuss several items, all listed as discussion only with no final votes on the agenda. Those included:

• Continued discussion of a civility pledge resolution (multiple drafts).
• An ordinance to amend Chapter 11 to prohibit private decentralized wastewater systems.
• A review of a project framework agreement for Downtown Avondale Multi-Modal Improvements (PI No. 0021589).
• A stormwater drainage easement at 723 Stratford Road.
• An amendment to the golf cart ordinance to allow a crossing from South Avondale to Pine Street.

Coming up

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold two meetings on Aug. 26.

A work session will discuss an amendment to the golf cart ordinance allowing a crossing from South Avondale to Pine Street, review an easement agreement with Maple 278 Ventures, LLC for temporary construction staging and landscaping in the alley at 102 Olive Street, and hear a presentation by Chief Hess on the Avondale Estates Flock Security Program. Public comment will be limited to agenda items.

A second meeting will hear the FY 2025 audit results from Mauldin and Jenkins, consider a 2026 budget amendment ordinance, and vote on a civility pledge resolution. The board also will hold a first read of an ordinance to prohibit private decentralized wastewater systems and consider a project framework agreement for the downtown multi-modal improvements and a stormwater drainage easement.

Both meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city's website.

Avondale Estates boards take up stormwater funding, budget amendment, and preservation items

Over the past two weeks, Avondale Estates boards and commissions met to review a range of proposals, including a $355,000 stormwater funding agreement, a 2026 budget amendment, and several historic preservation requests. All items were on agendas; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are recorded.

Historic Preservation Commission (Aug. 3)

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed two exterior projects. At 34 Clarendon Avenue, the commission considered a proposal to replace windows on all four elevations. At 128 B North Avondale Road, it reviewed four items: replacement of the rear entrance door and sidelight, repair of wood entrance stairs, installation of a branded blade sign, and installation of three freestanding planters. No votes were listed.

Downtown Development Authority (Aug. 11)

The Downtown Development Authority considered an intergovernmental agreement with the city to accept $355,000 for Center Street stormwater improvements, along with an amendment to the development contract with Avila to implement the repairs. The board also reviewed financial updates, including a cash flow analysis and the introduction of a Finance Director, and discussed the roof at 90 N. Avondale and potential engagement in centennial celebrations.

Board of Mayor & Commissioners (Aug. 12)

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners held both a regular meeting and a work session on Aug. 12.

Regular meeting

The board took a first read of an ordinance to adopt a 2026 budget amendment and considered an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority for the Center Street stormwater infrastructure extension. The agenda also included approval of the July 22, 2026 regular meeting minutes and a public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker).

Work session

The work session was discussion-only, with no final votes listed. Topics included a civility pledge resolution (multiple drafts), an ordinance to amend Chapter 11 to prohibit private decentralized wastewater systems, a project framework agreement for Downtown Avondale Multi-Modal Improvements (PI No. 0021589), a stormwater drainage easement at 723 Stratford Road, and an amendment to the golf cart ordinance to allow a crossing from South Avondale to Pine Street.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the provided data. Residents should check the city’s official meeting calendar for future agendas and minutes.

Avondale Estates boards weighed radio purchase, budget amendments, and downtown upgrades; outcomes pending

Avondale Estates officials had a busy two weeks, with four meetings scheduled across the Historic Preservation Commission, Board of Mayor & Commissioners, and Downtown Development Authority. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, so confirmed outcomes are not available. The following reflects what each body was scheduled to consider.

Board of Mayor & Commissioners: radios and budget amendments

The Board met twice on July 8. In its regular meeting, commissioners were scheduled to review approval of several sets of previous meeting minutes and consider purchasing five in-car radios from Loudon Communications for law enforcement. No dollar figure was listed on the agenda.

A separate work session the same day was set to discuss proposed amendments to the 2025 and 2026 budgets. Public comment at the work session was limited to agenda items at the end of the meeting.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether the radio purchase was approved or what budget amendment details were discussed.

Historic Preservation Commission: residential renovations

On July 6, the Historic Preservation Commission was scheduled to vote on a revised garage addition and pervious driveway conversion at 83 Dartmouth Ave, a 1928 English Cottage. The commission also planned to review new applications for door and window replacements at two additional homes:

• 4 Lakeview Place: replacement of front door and sidelights with double doors
• 54 Clarendon Ave: replacement of 19 windows and three doors

The meeting was also set to begin with approval of minutes from May 4, 2026. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Downtown Development Authority: exterior upgrades and playground

The Downtown Development Authority met July 14 and was scheduled to receive economic and financial updates. Discussion items included a request for additional funds for 90 Exterior Upgrades and wayfinding, as well as Town Green playground maintenance. The authority also planned a Centennial celebrations update. No dollar amounts were specified on the agenda, and minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

The Board of Mayor & Commissioners has two meetings scheduled for July 22.

The first meeting includes routine business — adopting the agenda and approving minutes — followed by the first reading of an ordinance to adopt a 2025 budget amendment. Public comment will be taken before any votes.

A work session the same day covers several substantive items:

• 2019–2026 mid-year crime statistics update
• Discussion of 2026 budget amendments
• Revised capital project plans
• Potential intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority for extending Center Street stormwater infrastructure
• Civility pledge resolution

Public comments will be taken at the end of the work session. Residents interested in budget amendments, crime trends, or the proposed Center Street stormwater extension may want to attend.

Avondale Estates Roundup: Property Tax Vote, Historic Preservation Reviews on Recent Agendas

Property tax millage rate hearing heads recent agenda

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners scheduled a public hearing and vote on a proposed 9.55 millage rate that would raise property taxes for 2026. The June 30 agenda also included consideration of an ordinance to set the 2026 tax millage rate, resolutions setting 2026 sanitation fees and stormwater fees, and a purchase of five in-car radios from Loudon Communications.

Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so the outcome of the millage vote and fee resolutions is not yet confirmed in the public record.

Budget amendments discussed at July 8 work session

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners held a work session on July 8 to discuss proposed amendments to the 2025 and 2026 budgets. Public comment at that session was limited to agenda items at the end of the meeting. A separate July 8 agenda listed the purchase of five in-car radios from Loudon Communications and review of several sets of previous meeting minutes for approval. Minutes for both July 8 sessions have not yet been published.

Historic Preservation Commission reviews three properties

The Historic Preservation Commission met July 6 with three property reviews on its agenda:

• **83 Dartmouth Ave:** A revised project for a 1928 English Cottage, including a garage addition and pervious driveway conversion.
• **4 Lakeview Place:** Replacement of a front door and sidelights with double doors.
• **54 Clarendon Ave:** Replacement of 19 windows and three doors.

The commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from its May 4, 2026 meeting. Minutes from the July 6 meeting have not yet been published, so decisions on these applications are not yet confirmed.

What residents should watch

The proposed 9.55 millage rate, if adopted, would affect 2026 property tax bills. The sanitation and stormwater fee resolutions, if approved, would set what residents pay for those services in 2026. The Historic Preservation Commission's reviews determine whether exterior changes to homes in the historic district proceed as proposed.

Coming up

Downtown Development Authority — Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The authority will receive economic and financial updates and discuss a request for additional funds for 90 Exterior and Wayfinding upgrades. The agenda also includes discussion of Town Green playground maintenance and a Centennial celebrations update.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above are reflected by agendas only; official minutes had not been published as of July 13, 2026. Outcomes will be confirmed when minutes become available.*

Avondale Estates board eyed property tax increase, fee changes in late June; minutes pending

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners held a series of meetings in late June focused on the proposed 2026 property tax millage rate, sanitation and stormwater fees, and several other items. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of scheduled votes — including the proposed 9.55 millage rate — cannot be confirmed from available records.

Property tax millage rate

The board scheduled public hearings on June 23 and June 24 to receive comments on a tentative 2026 millage rate of 9.55 mills, which would require an increase in property taxes for residents. The June 24 agenda included review of the 2026 tax digest and a five-year levy history. A first reading of an ordinance to set the 2026 tax millage rate was also on the June 24 regular meeting agenda.

A June 30 meeting was scheduled to include a public hearing on the 9.55 millage rate, consideration of the ordinance setting the 2026 tax millage rate, and consideration of resolutions setting 2026 sanitation fees and 2026 stormwater fees. Because minutes have not been published, the vote outcome is not available in the provided records.

Eminent domain rescission and other items

The June 24 regular meeting agenda included a resolution to rescind eminent domain authorization for 143 Maple Street, as the property is no longer needed for transportation purposes. That meeting also included a proclamation recognizing National Pollinator Week and approval of June 10, 2026 regular and work session minutes.

Work session: fees, radios, stormwater project

A June 24 work session agenda listed continued discussion of the 2026 preliminary tax digest and millage rate, a resolution to set 2026 stormwater and residential sanitation fees, a purchase of five in-car radios from Loudon Communications, and a review of the Center Street stormwater project.

The five in-car radios from Loudon Communications also appeared on the June 30 meeting agenda.

Coming up

July 6 — Historic Preservation Commission. The HPC will consider a revised project at 83 Dartmouth Ave, a 1928 English Cottage, including a garage renovation and pervious driveway conversion. The commission will also review applications for front door and sidelight replacement at 4 Lakeview Place and replacement of 19 windows and three doors at 54 Clarendon Avenue. Approval of May 4, 2026 minutes is also on the agenda.

July 8 — Board of Mayor and Commissioners (regular meeting). The board will review several sets of previous meeting minutes for approval. The primary action item is a request to purchase five in-car radios from Loudon Communications.

July 8 — Board of Mayor and Commissioners (work session). The board will discuss proposed amendments to the 2025 and 2026 budgets. Public comment is limited to agenda items at the end of the meeting.

Note: All recent meeting summaries listed above are based on agendas only; minutes have not yet been published. Items described as scheduled for consideration or votes cannot be confirmed as decided until minutes are available.

Avondale Estates board rescinds eminent domain for Maple Street property; tax rate hearing draws comments

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners rescinded its eminent domain authorization for 143 Maple Street at a June 24 meeting, as the property is no longer needed for transportation, according to the meeting agenda. The same evening, the board held a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase to 9.55 mills and advanced a series of fee and equipment measures.

Eminent domain rescinded

Commissioners approved a resolution rescinding eminent domain authorization for 143 Maple Street. The property had initially been targeted for a transportation project but is now deemed unnecessary. No vote tally was included in the agenda materials.

Property tax rate hearing and proposal

The city held three public hearings on the tentative 2026 millage rate of 9.55 mills, which would result in a property tax increase. The first hearing occurred June 23, followed by a second on June 24 during the regular board meeting. On June 30, the board convened for a third hearing and was scheduled to vote on an ordinance setting the millage rate. Agendas also included review of the 2026 tax digest and a five-year levy history. Public comments were accepted at each hearing, but the final vote outcome was not published in the agenda.

Stormwater, sanitation fees, and police radios

The board discussed resolutions to set 2026 stormwater and residential sanitation fees during a June 24 work session and again at the June 30 meeting when final consideration was anticipated. Commissioners also considered the purchase of five in-car radios from Loudon Communications for law enforcement use. No dollar amounts were detailed in the agendas.

Other actions

At the June 24 meeting, the board presented a proclamation recognizing National Pollinator Week and approved minutes from the June 10 regular and work sessions.

Coming up

The Historic Preservation Commission meets July 6 and will vote on a revised garage addition and pervious driveway conversion at 83 Dartmouth Avenue, a 1928 English Cottage. The commission will also consider door and window replacements at 4 Lakeview Place and 54 Clarendon Avenue.

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners meets July 8 for a regular session and work session. The board is expected to take final action on the purchase of five in-car radios from Loudon Communications. A work session will follow to discuss 2025 and 2026 budget amendments, with public comment limited to those agenda items.