Avondale Estates public meetings in 2025

Greenspace Advisory Committee

The Greenspace Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and review the city’s greenspace needs for the Dewey Brown Plaza area. Members will discuss a potential partnership with a 501(c)(3) conservancy organization. Additional items and public comments will also be considered.

• Adoption of agenda
• Discussion of city greenspace needs for Dewey Brown Plaza
• Discussion of 501(c)(3) conservancy organization
• Other items
• Public comment

Planning & Zoning Board - Meets third Monday of the month as needed.

The Planning, Architecture, Zoning Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It will acknowledge the appointments of Kirk Benson and Sheri Locke to the PAZB 2026‑2030 term and thank Luis Suazo for his service and the new BOMC election. The board will announce that a Request for Proposals for the City of Avondale Estates Downtown Master Plan will be released on December 16, 2025 p.m., with proposals due February 2, 2026. It will also adopt the PAZB meeting calendar for 2026.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve November 17, 2025 PAZB meeting minutes
• Congratulate Kirk Benson and Sheri Locke on PAZB 2026‑2030 appointments
• Announce RFP for Downtown Master Plan (release Dec 16, proposals due Feb 2, 2026)
• Adopt PAZB meeting calendar for 2026

The Planning, Architecture, Zoning Board approved the meeting agenda and the November 17, 2025 minutes, with all members voting aye. Staff announced that an RFP for the downtown master plan will be released on December 16, 2025, with proposals due February 2, 2026. The board then adjourned the meeting, again with unanimous approval.

• Approved agenda (all members voted aye)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (all members voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voted aye)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will consider adopting the 2026 operating budget and the 2026-2027 capital program. The body will also review a contract for the refurbishment of Dewey Brown Plaza and several board appointments.

• Ordinance to adopt the 2026 Operating Budget and 2026-2027 Capital Program
• Contract for the refurbishment of the Dewey Brown Plaza
• Appointment of three members to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Appointment of four members to the Downtown Development Authority
• Renewal contract with Josie O. Stevens for prosecuting attorney services

The Board approved the 2026 Operating Budget and the 2026‑2027 Capital Program with a unanimous vote. It also approved a contract with Groundtech for $120,954.90 to refurbish Dewey Brown Plaza, again unanimously. Several appointments were confirmed, including members of the Historic Preservation Commission, the Downtown Development Authority, and the Planning Architecture and Zoning Board. The annual prosecuting attorney contract with Josie O. Stevens was renewed by a majority vote.

• Approved 2026 Operating Budget and 2026‑2027 Capital Program (unanimous)
• Approved Groundtech contract $120,954.90 for Dewey Brown Plaza refurbishment (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Norris, Joe Weishaar, and Bill Hover to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Morgan Perkins, Jennifer Joyner, Dave Deiters, and Lisa Shortell to Downtown Development Authority (Ayes: Mayor Jonathan Elmore, Commissioner Graham Reiney, Commissioner Michael Smith; Recuse: Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Shortell)
• Appointed Sheri Locke and reappointed Kirk Benson to Planning Architecture and Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Renewed contract with Josie O. Stevens for prosecuting attorney services (majority vote)
• Approved December 3, 2025 Special Called Meeting minutes and Work Session minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting on December 9, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, an executive session focused on real estate matters, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Meeting Called To Order
• Approval Of Agenda
• Executive Session - Real Estate
• Adjournment

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board will conduct the first reading of the 2026 proposed operating budget and the 2026‑2027 capital program. It will also consider variance applications for several CBD‑3 properties (136 Laredo Drive, 2968 Parry Street, 147 Oak Street, 2950 Franklin Street, 2556 Franklin Street) and a group of CBD‑1 parcels on E College Avenue, Maple Street, Franklin Street and Olive Street. Routine items include adoption of the agenda, commissioner comments, and approval of the November 19 meeting minutes.

• First read on the 2026 proposed operating budget and the 2026‑2027 capital program (Budget Ordinance FY 2026)
• Consideration of variance applications for CBD‑3 properties: 136 Laredo Drive, 2968 Parry Street, 147 Oak Street, 2950 Franklin Street, 2556 Franklin Street
• Consideration of variance applications for CBD‑1 properties: 2804 & 2806 E College Avenue, 129, 117, 113, 109 Maple Street, 2786, 2794, 2808 E College Avenue, 2804 & 2816 Franklin Street, 154 & 102 Olive Street, 2820 Franklin Street
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the November 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the November 19 minutes. By majority vote (4-1), it approved variance resolutions for properties on Laredo Drive, Parry Street, Oak Street, and Franklin Street, and later approved a second set of variances for multiple College Avenue, Maple Street, Franklin Street, and Olive Street properties. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 19 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance package for 136 Laredo Dr, 2968 Parry St, 147 Oak St, 2950 & 2556 Franklin St (4-1)
• Approved variance package for 2804-2808 E College Ave, 129-113 Maple St, 2786-2794 E College Ave, 2804 & 2816 Franklin St, 154 & 102 Olive St, 2820 Franklin St (4-1)
• Adjourned the special called meeting

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold a work session to review the FY 2026 draft operating budget and capital program. The board will also interview candidates for various boards and committees and discuss the refurbishment of Dewey Brown Plaza.

• FY 2026 Draft Operating Budget and Capital Program discussion
• Dewey Brown Plaza refurbish discussion
• Interviews for 2025 board and committee positions

The commissioners approved a motion to amend the agenda, moving the FY 2026 draft operating budget and Dewey Brown Plaza refurbishment items ahead of the board interview segment. The amended agenda was then adopted unanimously. No vendor was selected for the plaza project, with the decision scheduled for the December 10 meeting. The work session was adjourned unanimously.

• Amended agenda to review FY 2026 budget and Dewey Brown Plaza before board interviews (unanimous)
• Adopted the amended agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the work session (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The commission will consider a renovation project at 61 Wiltshire Drive, a 1950 ranch house, involving a new front door, roof replacement, and two skylights. It will also review a revised renovation at 8 Clarendon Avenue, a 1966 Colonial Revival house, including enclosure of a rear deck, removal of porch screening, a garage addition with a new deck, and driveway extension. Both projects are designated as residential and compatible with historic preservation guidelines.

• 61 Wiltshire Drive – replace front entrance door, replace roof, add two skylights.
• 8 Clarendon Avenue – enclose rear deck, remove porch screening, add garage with new deck, extend driveway.

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the 61 Wiltshire Drive project, with the condition that the skylights be moved to the rear roof. The commission unanimously approved the 8 Clarendon Avenue project as submitted.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 61 Wiltshire Drive project, skylights moved to rear roof (unanimous)
• Approved 8 Clarendon Avenue project as submitted (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority is holding a retreat meeting to review long-term planning and operational goals. The body will discuss financial projections, business support, and real estate transactions.

• Discussion of 5-year projections
• Work plan and operations budget
• Theater support
• Grants, loans, and support for small businesses
• Real estate transactions and parking planning

The board unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda, swapping items #5 and #3. It then adopted the proposed 2026 budget, deleting a website expense line and reallocating $20,000 to Avon Theater events and $20,000 to a discretionary emergency business fund. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Amended agenda by swapping items #5 and #3 – approved unanimously
• Adopted 2026 budget with $20K reallocated to Avon Theater events and $20K to emergency business fund – approved unanimously
• Deleted website expenses line item from budget – included in adoption
• Adjourned meeting – approved unanimously

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority is holding a special called meeting to discuss a real estate agreement for Banjo Coffee.

• Discussion of real estate agreement for Banjo Coffee

The Downtown Development Authority approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The board approved a $750,000 bridge loan for Banjo Coffee with a four‑month interest‑free period followed by $4,000 monthly payments for months 5‑12, and title to remain with Banjo at closing. The motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 bridge loan terms for Banjo Coffee (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners will hold public hearings on variance applications for several properties on Oak Street and Maple Street. The meeting also includes a hearing on the 2025 proposed operating budget and the 2025‑2026 capital program. A proposal to conduct a geotechnical assessment of the Southwoods of Lake Avondale will also be considered.

• Variance applications for Oak Street parcel – properties: 136 Laredo Drive, 2968 Parry Street, 147 Oak Street, 2950 Franklin Street, 2556 Franklin Street (zoned CBD‑3).
• Variance applications for Maple Street parcel – properties: 2804 E College Avenue, 2806 E College Avenue, 129 Maple Street, 117 Maple Street, 113 Maple Street, 109 Maple Street, 2786 E College Avenue, 2794 E College Avenue, 2808 E College, 2804 Franklin Street, 2816 Franklin Street, 154 Olive Street, 102 Olive Street, 2820 Franklin Street (zoned CBD‑1).
• Public hearing on the 2025 proposed operating budget and the 2025‑2026 proposed capital program.
• Consideration of a proposal to conduct a geotechnical assessment at the Southwoods of Lake Avondale.

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the November 5 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a proposal with Dewberry Engineers to conduct a geotechnical assessment at the Southwoods of Lake Avondale, not to exceed $39,020. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Dewberry Engineers geotechnical assessment, not‑to‑exceed $39,020 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold a work session to continue discussions on the FY 2026 draft operating budget and capital program. The session also includes discussions regarding variance applications for multiple properties in the CBD-1 and CBD-3 zoning districts.

• FY 2026 Draft Operating Budget and Capital Program discussion
• Variance applications for 136 Laredo Drive, 2968 Parry Street, 147 Oak Street, 2950 Franklin Street, and 2556 Franklin Street (CBD-3)
• Variance applications for 14 properties including 2804 E College Avenue, 129 Maple Street, and 2820 Franklin Street (CBD-1)

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners adopted the agenda with a unanimous vote. They discussed the FY 2026 draft operating budget, compensation plan, and several variance applications but took no formal action on those items. Commissioners set a deadline of November 25 for written questions and comments on the variance proposals. The work session was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board - Meets third Monday of the month as needed.

The Planning, Architecture, Zoning Board will hold public hearings regarding variance applications from Avila Real Estate and Hedgewood Homes. The board will consider requests to modify building heights, materials, and street patterns for two separate property groups.

• Variance application for Oak Street Parcel (136 Laredo Drive, 2968 Parry Street, 147 Oak Street, 2950 Franklin Street, and 2556 Franklin Street)
• Variance application for Maple Street Parcel (including 129, 117, 113, and 109 Maple Street and others)
• Proposed building height variances up to 5 stories or 70 feet for both parcels
• Requests to allow fiber cement as a primary building material
• Proposed variance to eliminate a stream buffer for the Oak Street Parcel

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the variance request for the Oak Street parcel after an initial motion failed. The board also approved the variance request for the Maple Street parcel. Agenda and minutes were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 PM.

• Approved agenda (all members aye)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (all members aye)
• Approved Oak Street parcel variances (5‑2 vote)
• Approved Maple Street parcel variances (5‑1 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (all members aye)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority will review finance, economic development, and marketing reports. The body is discussing the use of Tax Allocation District (TAD) funds for public infrastructure and matching Shared Street Grant funds.

• City/DDA IGA regarding use of TAD funds for public infrastructure
• Discussion of TAD funds to match Shared Street Grant funds
• Maintenance agreement for shared public/private bathrooms at the Dale and Town Green

The Downtown Development Authority approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. The board voted to allocate $673,900 of Tax Allocation District (TAD) funds to meet the 20% match required for the city's $2,695,600 GDOT Transportation Alternatives grant. A separate motion allocated up to $5 million of projected TAD collections for new public road, storm‑water, and utility infrastructure supporting the Avila/Hedgewood development, which also passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda and September minutes (unanimous)
• Allocated $673,900 TAD funds for GDOT grant match (all members aye; Rutledge recused)
• Allocated up to $5 million TAD collections for public infrastructure (unanimous)
• Moved items 6 and 7 in agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 6:45 PM (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners will review a resolution to amend the city's GMA 401(A) Defined Contribution Plan. It will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for a beautification and art project at 163 N. Clarendon Ave. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving prior meeting minutes, and a public comment period.

• Resolution amending the Avondale Estates GMA 401(A) Defined Contribution Plan
• Intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for a beautification/art project at 163 N. Clarendon Ave.
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the October 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Avondale Estates Board unanimously approved a special called meeting for Dec. 3, adopted a resolution amending the city’s GMA 401(a) defined contribution plan, and approved an intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County to fund a $25,500 beautification and public‑art project at 163 N. Clarendon Ave. The board also approved the meeting agenda, October 22 minutes, and adjourned the session.

• Approved special called meeting for Dec 3 at 5:30 pm (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending GMA 401(a) defined contribution plan (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for $25,500 beautification/art project at 163 N. Clarendon Ave. (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will hold a work session to continue discussions on the FY 2026 draft operating budget and capital program. The body will also review a proposal for a geotechnical assessment at the Southwoods of Lake Avondale.

• FY 2026 Draft Operating Budget and Capital Program
• Proposal for geotechnical assessment at the Southwoods of Lake Avondale

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and later unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the work session. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during this meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Compatible Designation for a 1950 Ranch House at 18 Wiltshire Drive. The commission will also discuss the 2026 calendar and a potential date change for the December 1 meeting.

• 18 Wiltshire Drive: Proposed window and door replacement, new wood deck and patio, roofing replacement, and exterior painting
• Discussion of rescheduling the December 1, 2025 meeting to December 2 or 8
• Review of the 2026 HPC Calendar

The commission approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the application for 18 Wiltshire Drive, recommending the brick not be painted. The commission rescheduled its December 1 meeting to December 2. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 18 Wiltshire Drive renovation application with recommendation not to paint brick (unanimous)
• Rescheduled December 1, 2025 meeting to December 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Greenspace Advisory Committee

The Greenspace Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the establishment of an organization to accept funds and promote city greenspace. The meeting includes a period for public comment on agenda items.

• Discussion on establishing an organization to accept funds and promote city greenspace

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor and Commissioners will discuss four items: a contract with Atlanta Paving and Concrete Construction, Inc. to pave Chatsworth Drive and Majestic Circle; the purchase of a Ford F550 flatbed truck for the Public Works Department at a cost of $85,000; a subgrant agreement with the Atlanta Regional Commission for the Livable Centers Initiative; and a resolution to authorize eminent domain to acquire the property at 143 Maple Street for public transportation purposes.

• Contract with Atlanta Paving and Concrete Construction, Inc. for paving Chatsworth Dr and Majestic Cir
• Purchase of one Ford F550 flatbed truck for Public Works ($85,000)
• Subgrant agreement with Atlanta Regional Commission for Livable Centers Initiative
• Resolution to authorize eminent domain for 143 Maple Street for public transportation

The Board unanimously approved a contract with Atlanta Paving and Concrete Construction, Inc. to pave Chatsworth Drive and Majestic Circle for $578,208.25. It also approved the purchase of one Ford F550 for the Public Works Department and a $160,000 subgrant from the Atlanta Regional Commission for the downtown master plan. Finally, the Board adopted a resolution authorizing eminent domain to acquire 143 Maple Street for a Washington Street extension.

• Approved paving contract for Chatsworth Dr and Majestic Cir ($578,208.25) – unanimous
• Approved purchase of one Ford F550 for Public Works – unanimous
• Approved $160,000 subgrant agreement with Atlanta Regional Commission – unanimous
• Approved eminent domain resolution for 143 Maple Street – unanimous

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board will continue discussion of the FY 2026 draft operating budget and capital program. Commissioners will review an amendment to the city’s GMA 401(A) defined contribution retirement plan. They will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for a beautification and art project at 163 N. Clarendon Ave. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Discussion of FY 2026 draft operating budget and capital program
• Review of amendment to Avondale Estates GMA 401(A) defined contribution plan
• Intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County for beautification/art project at 163 N. Clarendon Ave.
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Members agreed to pause discussion on a customer‑service tracking software until more information on options and costs is gathered. The work session was then adjourned unanimously. Other items such as the FY 2026 draft budget, a compensation‑plan amendment, and a beautification agreement were discussed but no votes were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Paused discussion on customer‑service tracking software (consensus)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will meet for a fall workshop to review the FY 26 draft budget. Discussions will cover operating and capital budgets as well as city branding.

• FY 26 Draft Budget review
• Operating Budget compensation and retirement plans
• Capital Program old and new projects
• Grant-related changes
• Branding rollout and future funding

Greenspace Advisory Committee

The Avondale Estates Greenspace Advisory Committee will adopt its meeting agenda. It will discuss establishing a 501(c)(3) conservancy to support greenspace-related activities. The committee will also open the floor for public comment before adjourning.

• Adoption of agenda
• Establishing a 501(c)(3) conservancy for greenspace related activities
• Public comment

Planning & Zoning Board - Meets third Monday of the month as needed.

The board will hear a staff presentation on the Avila Real Estate and Hedgewood Homes master‑planned community development. It will conduct a preliminary review of a variance application from the same developers, with a public hearing set for November 17, 2025. The board will also review the subgrant agreement with the Atlanta Regional Commission for the Livable Centers Initiative.

• Staff presentation on Avila Real Estate & Hedgewood Homes master‑planned community
• Preliminary review of variance application from Avila Real Estate & Hedgewood Homes; public hearing scheduled Nov 17 2025
• Review of subgrant agreement with Atlanta Regional Commission for Livable Centers Initiative (LCI CONTRACT 022536)

The Planning, Architecture, Zoning Board approved the meeting agenda and the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous voice vote. No substantive actions on the Avila Real Estate and Hedgewood Homes development were decided; a public hearing for the variance application is scheduled for November 17. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

Greenspace Advisory Committee

The Greenspace Advisory Committee will discuss updates to its annual report and the City/Roots Down partnership. Members will consider establishing a 501(c)(3) conservancy to support greenspace activities. The committee will review refresh schedules for Dewey Brown Plaza and Lake Avondale Park, as well as maintenance recommendations for existing greenspaces and the 2025 city tree‑planting program.

• Establishing a 501(c)(3) conservancy for greenspace related activities
• Dewey Brown Plaza refresh schedule
• Lake Avondale Park refresh schedule
• Maintenance recommendations for Fletcher Park and Northwoods Median
• 2025 city tree planting initiative

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority will review the use of Tax Allocation District (TAD) funds for public infrastructure to support downtown development. The body will also consider the third round of the Microgrant Program and a financial commitment to the Town Green Pavilion.

• City/DDA IGA regarding use of TAD funds for public infrastructure
• Financial commitment to Town Green Pavilion
• Consideration for Round 3 of Microgrant Program
• Branding presentation

The Downtown Development Authority approved the September agenda and minutes. It also approved an additional $16,000 to fund eight microgrant awards of $2,000 each. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September agenda and minutes (all members voted aye)
• Approved $16,000 microgrant funding for eight grants (all members voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voted aye)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the September 24, 2025 minutes. Commissioners will discuss a community development interest presented by Avila Real Estate and Hedgewood Homes. The meeting will also include a reveal of the Avondale Estates brand by Son and Son’s, followed by a public comment period.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (PDFs)
• Discussion of community development interest: Avila Real Estate and Hedgewood Homes
• Reveal of Avondale Estates brand by Son and Son’s
• Public comment

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners approved an amendment to the meeting agenda, relocating the development and branding presentations to Items 3 and 4, with a unanimous vote. The Board also approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved amended agenda moving Items 5 & 6 to Items 3 & 4 (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board will present the FY 2026 draft operating budget and capital program for discussion. It will consider paving projects on Chatsworth Drive and Majestic Circle. The Board will review a purchase of a Ford F550 flatbed valued at $85,000. It will also review the subgrant agreement with the Atlanta Regional Commission for the Livable Centers Initiative.

• FY 2026 draft operating budget and capital program (FY 26 DRAFT BUDGET - UPDATED.PDF)
• Paving work on Chatsworth Dr and Majestic Cir
• Purchase of a Ford F550 flatbed, $85,000 (AVONDALE ESTATES - F550 WITH FLATBED (85K).PDF)
• Review of subgrant agreement with Atlanta Regional Commission for Livable Centers Initiative (LCI CONTRACT 022536 - AVONDALE ESTATES (FINAL).PDF)

The Board unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda to add an executive session on real estate. It then entered and later reconvened from the executive session, also by unanimous vote. The work session was adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Amended agenda to include executive session – approved unanimously
• Adopted the amended agenda – approved unanimously
• Entered executive session for real estate – approved unanimously
• Re‑convened work session from executive session – approved unanimously
• Adjourned work session – approved unanimously

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Historic Preservation Commission will first approve the minutes from its September 8, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a preservation designation for the 1938 Spanish Colonial Revival house at 32 Dartmouth Avenue. The commission will review a proposal to replace the front‑elevation windows of that house.

• Approve minutes from September 8, 2025 meeting
• Discuss preservation designation for 32 Dartmouth Avenue
• Review proposed replacement of front‑elevation windows at 32 Dartmouth Avenue

The commission approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes with two votes in favor and one abstention. It unanimously approved the proposed window replacements for the 1938 Spanish Colonial Revival house at 32 Dartmouth Avenue. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (2 aye, 0 nay, 1 abstain)
• Approved window replacements at 32 Dartmouth Ave (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will adopt the meeting agenda, consider commissioner comments, and approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 regular meeting and work session. The meeting will also include a period for public comment before adjourning.

• Adopt meeting agenda
• Commissioner comments
• Approve August 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approve August 27, 2025 work session minutes
• Public comment

The Board unanimously adopted the amended meeting agenda. It then unanimously approved the August 27, 2025 regular and work session minutes. Finally, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the regular meeting at 5:56 p.m.

• Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 27, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board will receive an update on capital projects. It will discuss a partnership with the Avondale Arts Alliance. The meeting will also consider filling vacant committee and board positions for 2025.

• Capital Projects Update
• City partnership with Avondale Arts Alliance
• Discussion of vacant committee positions
• Review of 2025 committee and board positions (PDF)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The board agreed to hold a special called meeting in December to interview applicants and fill vacant committee positions. The board unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the work session at 6:35 p.m.

• Adopt agenda – approved unanimously
• Schedule special called meeting in December to interview applicants for vacant committee positions – approved
• Adjourn work session – approved unanimously

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Authority will approve minutes from July and two August special meetings. It will receive finance, economic development, and marketing reports. Officials will provide updates on the Arts Alliance utility box, mural painting, and planned air‑conditioning repairs, window covering, and information board at 84 North Avondale. A public comment period and an executive session will follow.

• Approval of July minutes and August 8 & 22 special meeting minutes
• Finance Report
• Economic Development Report
• Arts Alliance utility box and mural painting update
• Air‑conditioning repairs, window covering, and information board at 84 North Avondale

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and April minutes. It approved a $750,000 bridge loan for Banjo Coffee with a 120‑day interest‑free grace period. Andy Rutledge was appointed to the Arts Alliance mural selection committee. The board decided to postpone any major HVAC replacement for 84 North Avondale.

• Approved agenda and April minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 bridge loan to Banjo Coffee (all ayes)
• Appointed Andy Rutledge to Arts Alliance mural selection committee (volunteered, accepted)
• Delayed major HVAC replacement for 84 North Avondale (board agreed)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider preservation designations for two residential projects. The body will review requests to install solar panels at 21 Kensington Road and 83 Dartmouth Avenue.

• Solar panel installation on a new garage/accessory dwelling unit at 21 Kensington Road
• Preservation designation review for 83 Dartmouth Avenue regarding solar panels

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the installation of solar panels on the 1926 English Cottage at 21 Kensington Road and on the 1928 English Cottage at 83 Dartmouth Avenue. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved solar panel installation at 21 Kensington Road (unanimous)
• Approved solar panel installation at 83 Dartmouth Avenue (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board adopted a new ordinance allowing sidewalk dining permits, passing it unanimously. It also approved a resolution to amend City Manager Patrick Bryant’s contract, authorizing a 3% retirement‑fund contribution, with a 4‑1 vote. An emergency purchase of a hybrid Ford Explorer for the police department was approved unanimously.

• Adopt agenda – approved unanimously
• Approve August 13, 20 and special meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Approve sidewalk dining ordinance – approved unanimously
• Amend City Manager contract – approved 4‑1 (yes: Elmore, Shortell, Reiney, Smith; no: Laratte)
• Approve emergency purchase of hybrid Ford Explorer – approved unanimously
• Adjourn regular meeting – approved unanimously

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. Later, the board unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the work session. No other actions required board approval.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of work session (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The board approved the meeting agenda and the April minutes. It approved a $5,300 expense for a compensation study, with the DDA covering 15% of the agency’s fee. The board entered an executive session to discuss real‑estate matters and later voted to end the session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda and April minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $5,300 expense for compensation study (DDA pays 15%)
• Moved into executive session to discuss real estate (unanimous)
• Moved to end executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners will meet for a special called session. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters

The Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda, entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters, reconvened the special called meeting, and then adjourned. No policy, budget, or zoning decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Re‑convened into the special called meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special called meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority is holding a special called meeting to discuss potential infrastructure investments. The body will also address real estate matters during public comment and an executive session.

• Potential infrastructure investment at Lanier Gardens
• Discussion of real estate

The board approved the meeting agenda and the April minutes. It voted to allocate $25,000 toward the Lanier Gardens infrastructure plan. The board moved into an executive session to discuss real estate and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda and April minutes (all ayes)
• Approved $25,000 contribution to Lanier Gardens project (motion passed)
• Moved to executive session to discuss real estate (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board adopted an ordinance amending Article 6 of the City Charter to modify the timing and detail requirements for the City Manager’s annual operating and capital budgets; the motion passed unanimously. The first reading of a sidewalk‑dining permit ordinance was held, and a motion to waive that reading failed 4‑1, so the ordinance did not advance. Agenda adoption and approval of prior meeting minutes also passed unanimously.

• Adopted charter amendment to modify timing and details of annual operating and capital budgets (unanimous)
• First reading of sidewalk‑dining permit ordinance conducted (consent vote, not unanimous)
• Motion to waive first reading of sidewalk‑dining ordinance failed 4‑1
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Avondale Board of Mayor and Commissioners will discuss parking options for Willis Park and surrounding areas, as well as coyote and wildlife remediation. The meeting will include a public comment period and an executive session for personnel and real estate matters.

• Discussion of Willis Park and surrounding area parking options
• Discussion of coyote and other wildlife remediation
• Executive session for personnel and real estate
• Public comment period
• Adoption of the meeting agenda

The board amended the agenda to discuss coyote remediation and adopted the amended agenda, both approved unanimously. Staff was directed to secure an expert on coyote behavior and management, also approved unanimously. The board entered an executive session on real estate and personnel matters, reconvened the work session, and adjourned, each action approved unanimously.

• Amended agenda to discuss coyote remediation – approved unanimously
• Adopted amended agenda – approved unanimously
• Directed staff to secure coyote‑management expert – approved unanimously
• Entered executive session on real estate and personnel – approved unanimously
• Re‑convened work session – approved unanimously
• Adjourned work session – approved unanimously

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the annexation of 3292 Mountain Drive into Avondale Estates and adopted an ordinance assigning it Office‑Institutional zoning and Educational land‑use designation. The Board also appointed Dee Merriam to the Greenspace Advisory Committee and adopted a charter amendment to modify budget timing procedures. All motions passed unanimously.

• Appointed Dee Merriam to the Greenspace Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted charter amendment ordinance to modify timing of the city manager’s budget (unanimous)
• Annexed 3292 Mountain Drive into the City of Avondale Estates (unanimous)
• Assigned Office‑Institutional zoning and Educational land‑use to 3292 Mountain Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance to amend City Charter (budget timing) – second reading (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. A proposed sidewalk dining ordinance was discussed but no vote was taken; it will be considered at the August 13 regular meeting. The work session was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt meeting agenda – approved unanimously
• Adjourn work session – approved unanimously

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The commission unanimously approved the June 2, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting. It approved the window and door replacement request for 73 Berkeley Road with a 2‑1 vote. It also approved the window replacement application for 27 South Avondale Road with a unanimous vote, requiring 8‑over‑1 or 6‑over‑1 configurations. The commission agreed to prepare a presentation on preservation of pre‑World War II wooden windows.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved window and door replacements at 73 Berkeley Road (2-1)
• Approved window replacement at 27 South Avondale Road with 8‑over‑1 or 6‑over‑1 stipulation (unanimous)
• Agreed to develop a presentation on historic pre‑WWII wooden windows
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from prior meetings. It approved a resolution setting the 2025 residential sanitation fee at $388 per household. The Board also approved the purchase of five customized bike racks for $20,033.21 and adjourned the meeting. Decisions on the charter amendment, annexation, zoning and Greenspace Advisory Committee were deferred to the July 23 meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 sanitation fee $388 per household (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five bike racks for $20,033.21 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. It then voted to enter an executive session for real‑estate matters, reconvened the work session, and finally adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on real estate (unanimous)
• Re‑convened work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The board approved a resolution authorizing the assignment of the lease, bond and related lender documents for the Jade at Avondale. The board also approved a $1,500 sponsorship for the Winterwanderland event. Both actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved lease/bond assignment for Jade at Avondale (all ayes)
• Authorized Chairman Deiters to sign bond documents (all ayes)
• Approved $1,500 Winterwanderland sponsorship (all ayes)
• Amended agenda (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, entered an executive session for personnel matters, reconvened the special‑called meeting, and then adjourned the meeting. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Enter executive session (unanimous)
• Reconvene special‑called meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The board approved the amended agenda after a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Shortell, with all members voting yes. Later, Commissioner Lisa Shortell moved to adjourn, and the motion was approved unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Adopt amended agenda – approved unanimously
• Adjourn regular meeting – approved unanimously

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board adopted a 9.55 millage rate after a majority vote of 3‑2. A motion to adopt the 2024 budget amendment was approved unanimously. Earlier motions to change the millage rate to 9.40, 9.8, or maintain 9.55 failed to pass. The meeting minutes and agenda were also approved unanimously.

• Adopted 9.55 millage rate (In Favor: Mayor Jonathan Elmore, Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Shortell, Commissioner Michael Smith; Opposed: Commissioner Graham Reiney, Commissioner Lionel Laratte)
• Adopted 2024 Budget Amendment (unanimous approval)
• Approved meeting minutes for June 11, 2025 (unanimous approval)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous approval)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. Afterwards, the board unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the public hearing. No other actions were taken during this meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned public hearing (unanimous approval)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board adopted the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. A motion to close the public hearing was approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No substantive policy actions were decided.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board - Meets third Monday of the month as needed.

The Planning, Architecture, Zoning Board approved its agenda and the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. The board then voted to recommend to the Board of Mayor and Council that the parcel at 3292 Mountain Drive be annexed into Avondale Estates and zoned Office‑Institutional with an Educational land‑use designation. The meeting was adjourned with all members voting aye.

• Approved agenda (all members voted aye)
• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (all members voted aye)
• Recommended PAZB support to BOMC for annexation and O‑I zoning with Educational land use for 3292 Mountain Drive (all members voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voted aye)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda that removed the proposed purchase of five bike racks and the license agreement for a temporary construction laydown yard. The amended agenda was then adopted, the previous meeting minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Amended agenda to remove bike rack purchase (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to remove construction laydown yard license (unanimous)
• Adopted the amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The board discussed a budget procedural ordinance, a public‑comment card policy, the 2024 budget amendment, and initial millage‑rate considerations, but no votes were taken on those items. After public comment, the board unanimously moved to adjourn the work session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous approval)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved a compatible designation for 56 Lakeshore Drive, a preservation designation for 72 Dartmouth Avenue, and a compatible designation for 10 Kingstone Road. All three project approvals were unanimous.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 56 Lakeshore Drive compatible designation (unanimous)
• Approved 72 Dartmouth Avenue preservation designation (unanimous)
• Approved 10 Kingstone Road compatible designation (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The board adopted the meeting agenda unanimously and approved the May 14 minutes by a 4‑1 vote. It authorized the purchase of one DCL800TM leaf vacuum trailer from Environmental Products Group for $131,000, and approved a $40,000 contract with Roots Down for a green‑space sustainability project. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:00 p.m.

• Adopt agenda – approved unanimously
• Approve May 14 meeting minutes – approved by majority vote (4-1)
• Purchase DCL800TM leaf vacuum trailer ($131,000) – approved unanimously
• Approve $40,000 Roots Down sustainability contract – approved unanimously
• Adjourn regular meeting – approved unanimously

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The board approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. No action was taken on the fireworks location, the Wellroot development proposal, or the bike‑rack purchase, which will be reviewed at a future meeting. The work session was then unanimously adjourned.

• Adopt agenda – approved unanimously
• Adjourn work session – approved unanimously

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 23 minutes unanimously. It approved a resolution for the Paideia School development at 1201 Clarendon Avenue, including two variances, with a unanimous vote. A resolution prohibiting members from using electronic devices during meetings passed by a 4‑1 vote. The board also approved an emergency stormwater repair contract at Washington and Pine Streets, unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve April 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approve Paideia School development and two variances (unanimous)
• Approve resolution prohibiting electronic devices during meetings (4-1)
• Approve emergency stormwater repair contract at Washington and Pine Streets (unanimous)
• Adjourn regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The board unanimously adopted the agenda and entered an executive session. It decided to remove all wave delineators citywide and replace them with medium‑strength bollards, and directed the city manager to provide twelve months of Arrow Waste performance reports. Commissioners also tasked staff with developing a permitted‑parking plan for Willis Park and will consider a leaf‑vacuum purchase at the next regular meeting.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Enter executive session (unanimous)
• Reconvene work session (unanimous)
• Adjourn work session (unanimous)
• Replace wave delineators with medium‑strength bollards (decision)
• Provide twelve months of Arrow Waste performance reports (decision)
• Task staff to develop permitted‑parking plan for Willis Park (decision)
• Schedule leaf‑vacuum purchase for next regular meeting (decision)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The Downtown Development Authority approved its meeting agenda and the April meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda and April minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Meets the First Monday of each month.

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved, without dissent, compatible‑designation applications for five historic properties on Fairfield Drive, Side Clarendon Avenue, and Sussex Road. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 28 Fairfield Drive compatible designation (unanimous)
• Approved 17 Fairfield Drive compatible designation (unanimous)
• Approved 78 Side Clarendon Avenue compatible designation (unanimous)
• Approved 10 Fairfield Drive compatible designation (unanimous)
• Approved 8 Sussex Road compatible designation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The board amended the agenda to drop a withdrawn variance hearing and approved the revised agenda. Minutes from the April 9 meeting were approved. The board voted to expand the Downtown Development Authority boundaries and to adopt an ordinance eliminating the city‑issued alcohol server permit requirement. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Amended agenda to remove public hearing for withdrawn variance – approved unanimously
• Approved amended meeting agenda – approved unanimously
• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Approved resolution to expand Downtown Development Authority boundaries – approved unanimously
• Waived first read of ordinance to remove alcohol server permit requirements – approved unanimously
• Adopted ordinance to remove alcohol server permit requirements – approved unanimously
• Adjourned regular meeting – approved unanimously

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board adopted the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. A proposed resolution to ban electronic device use by board members will be voted on at the May 14 regular meeting. The Board discussed traffic‑calming updates and a plaza improvement plan but took no formal action. The work session was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourn work session (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board - Meets third Monday of the month as needed.

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the Paideia School’s community impact application for upgrades to the sports field complex, limiting event and lighting hours to 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. The board also approved a reduction of bicycle parking from 100 to 15 spaces, a variance for chain‑link fencing and continued use of the existing vehicle gate, and withdrew the fence‑height variance after the applicant withdrew the request.

• Approved Paideia School sports field upgrades with limited hours (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of bicycle parking from 100 to 15 spaces (unanimous)
• Approved chain‑link fencing around sports fields and continued use of vehicle gate (unanimous)
• Withdrew recommendation for fence‑height increase after applicant withdrawal (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the March 26 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It then approved a flat‑fee $100,000 contract with Son & Sons to develop a new city brand, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Adopt agenda – approved unanimously
• Approve March 26, 2025 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Approve $100,000 contract with Son & Sons for city branding – approved unanimously
• Adjourn regular meeting – approved unanimously

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. They discussed a proposed expansion of the Downtown Development Authority boundaries, a frozen grant affecting the compost pilot program, and an ordinance to remove server permit requirements, but no actions were taken on those items. The work session was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority - Meets the second Tuesday of each month.

The authority approved the agenda and March minutes. Directors voted to allocate $30,000 toward a new citywide branding effort. They also approved a recommendation to the Board of Management and Commissioners to extend the DDA boundary to include Lanier Gardens and several additional parcels. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda and March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 funding for branding (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to extend DDA boundary to include Lanier Gardens and other parcels (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda, approved the March 12 meeting minutes, and approved a facilities use agreement allowing City Hall to serve as a DeKalb County polling precinct for a $250 daily fee. All motions were passed without opposition.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved facilities use agreement with DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The board voted unanimously to remove Item 5 (bulk waste discussion) from the agenda. The amended agenda was then adopted unanimously. The work session was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Removed Item 5 (bulk waste discussion) from agenda – approved unanimously
• Adopted amended agenda – approved unanimously
• Adjourned work session – approved unanimously