Grovetown public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Grovetown City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a possible change to the noise ordinance time frame, a water/sewer intergovernmental agreement with Columbia County, and mutual and automatic aid agreements with Augusta for fire rescue. The agenda also includes appointments and reappointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission, a repealer ordinance for wrecker and towing regulations, and various administrative items.

• Discussion to evaluate changing the time frame of the noise ordinance
• Ordinance 2022-11-03 repealer for wrecker and towing companies (second reading)
• Water/Sewer IGA for exchange of sewer lines and payment arrangement with Columbia County
• Mutual Aid Agreement and Automatic Aid Agreement with Augusta, Georgia for fire rescue
• Appointments to Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission

City Council approved a Water/Sewer Intergovernmental Agreement with Columbia County and mutual aid and automatic aid agreements with Augusta. The council also adopted a repealer ordinance regarding wrecker and towing companies and filled several board appointments.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-11-03 regarding Wrecker and Towing Companies (all in favor)
• Approved Water/Sewer IGA for exchange of sewer lines and payment arrangement with Columbia County (all in favor)
• Appointed Candies Gerald to the Board of Zoning Appeals (all in favor)
• Reappointed Terry Hays to the Board of Zoning Appeals (all in favor)
• Reappointed Ed Shannon to the Board of Zoning Appeals (all in favor)
• Reappointed Khristy Murray to the Planning Commission (all in favor)
• Reappointed Richard Bowman to the Planning Commission (all in favor)
• Approved Mutual Aid and Automatic Aid Agreements with Augusta, Georgia (all in favor)

City Council

The Grovetown City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several new items, including forming a Rock Garden Committee, a Christmas decoration contest, and appointments. The most consequential items are proposed resolutions to adopt revised building and development fee schedules, which could affect costs for residents and developers.

• Resolution 2022-11-01: Adopt revised building fee schedule
• Resolution 2022-11-02: Adopt revised development fee schedule
• Ordinance 2022-11-03: Repealer ordinance for City Code Chapter 10, Article V, Sections 10-62 and 10-63 (first reading)
• Appointment of Khristy Murray to Planning Commission vacancy
• Reclassify positions: Light Equipment Operator to General Maintenance Technician 1 (Grade 14) and Sewer Systems Light Equipment to Utility Services Administrative Assistant (Grade 10)

City Council approved revised building and development fee schedules and an amendment to the American Rescue Plan budget. The council also approved several personnel reclassifications and appointed a new member to the Planning Commission.

• Appointed Khristy Murray to the Planning Commission
• Adopted Resolution 2022-11-01 (Revised Building Fee Schedule)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-11-02 (Revised Development Fee Schedule)
• Accepted first reading of Ordinance 2022-11-03 regarding Wrecker and Towing Companies
• Approved amendment to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Budget
• Reclassified one Light Equipment Operator (Grade 5) to General Maintenance Technician 1 (Grade 14)
• Reclassified one Sewer Systems Light Equipment position (Grade 5) to Utility Services Administrative Assistant (Grade 10)
• Approved updated job description for one General Services Department Administrative Assistant

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Grovetown Board of Zoning Appeals will consider six variance requests for the property at 5310 Wrightsboro Road (Parcel #G05 007), where the owners plan to renovate a former single-family home into a coffee shop. The variances seek to reduce front lot line coverage, allow encroachment past the front build-to-zone, reduce side and rear yard setbacks, reduce the side landscape buffer, and reduce parking stall sizes. Staff recommends approval with conditions. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting.

• Variance to reduce minimum front lot line coverage from 50% to 0%
• Variance to permit encroachment past the front build-to-zone (from 15 ft to 6 ft)
• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 15 ft to 3 ft
• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 25 ft to 20.1 ft
• Variance to reduce parking stall size from 200 sq ft to 162 sq ft (9'x18')

City Council

The Grovetown City Council is meeting to consider several administrative and policy items, including reclassifying two director positions, adopting wrecker service rules, and a resolution for a residential development moratorium. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and a financial statement.

• Resolution 2022-10-02: Residential Development Moratorium
• Resolution 2022-10-01: Police Department List Wrecker Service Rules and Regulations
• Reclassify Public Works Director (Grade 24) to Utility Services Director
• Reclassify Leisure and Recreation Director (Grade 20) to General Services Director (Grade 24)
• Georgia Power Easement for South Horizon PKWY Widening Project (Parcel ID 069-001B)

The council approved a moratorium on accepting plans for dense residential development projects within the city. They also reclassified two director positions, moving Streets and Sanitation under the new General Services Department. A Georgia Power easement for the South Horizon Parkway widening project was approved, and the council adopted new wrecker service rules for the police department.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-02 imposing a moratorium on dense residential development plans (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Public Works Director to Utility Services Director, Grade 24, removing Streets and Sanitation (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Leisure and Recreation Director to General Services Director, Grade 24, placing Streets and Sanitation under that department (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Power easement for South Horizon Parkway widening project, Parcel ID 069-001B (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-01 adopting Grovetown Police Department List Wrecker Service Rules and Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved September 12, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 12, 2022 executive session minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Grovetown Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a conditional use permit for an automobile repair and service business at 105 East Robinson Ave (Parcel# G07 002) and a related variance to allow garage bay doors on the front façade. The property is zoned CC 2, and staff recommends approval with conditions. The board will also approve the August 4, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for Automobile Repair and Service at 105 East Robinson Ave (Parcel# G07 002)
• Variance from Section 3.030F.4(d) of the Form Based Code to allow garage bay doors on front façade
• Approval of August 4, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Staff recommends approval with conditions including buffering and compliance with other code sections

Planning Commission

The Grovetown Planning Commission is meeting to consider the final plat for a property at 111 Old Thomson Road. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and this single new business item, with no other organizational or unfinished business.

• Final plat consideration for 111 Old Thomson Road

The Grovetown Planning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for 111 Old Thompson Road with conditions, including a variance increasing the maximum lot width to 191 feet for Lot B only. The approval requires substantial conformity with the submitted development plan and compliance with all other zoning and development standards.

• Approved the August 18, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously, 3-0.
• Approved the final plat for 111 Old Thompson Road with conditions, including a variance for Lot B's maximum lot width to 191 feet, by a unanimous 3-0 vote.

City Council

The Grovetown City Council will consider several contracts, including design services for City Hall and the Depot, a mutual aid agreement with Fort Gordon, and a drainage improvement contract. They will also vote on disbursing ARP funds to local organizations, a cost-of-living pay adjustment, and other administrative items.

• Contract with GMC for City Hall and Municipal Court design, $21,000
• Contract with GMC for Depot design, $114,000
• Mutual aid agreement with Fort Gordon
• Drainage improvements contract with Shamgar, Inc., $129,493
• ARP funding disbursements to Columbia County Community Connections, Concerned Women, Inc., Miracle Making Ministries, and Ms. Myrt's House

The council approved a $129,493 drainage improvement contract with Shamgar, Inc., and disbursed $10,000 each in ARP funding to three nonprofits: Columbia County Community Connections, Concerned Women, Inc., and Miracle Making Ministries. A $10,000 ARP grant to Ms. Myrt's House passed 3-2 with the mayor's tie-breaking vote. The council also adopted a debt management policy, approved design contracts for city hall ($21,000) and the depot ($114,000), and authorized a cost-of-living adjustment for employees.

• Approved $129,493 drainage contract with Shamgar, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $21,000 design contract for city hall and municipal court with GMC (unanimous)
• Approved $114,000 design contract for Grovetown Depot with GMC (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 ARP grant to Columbia County Community Connections (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 ARP grant to Concerned Women, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 ARP grant to Miracle Making Ministries (3-1)
• Approved $10,000 ARP grant to Ms. Myrt's House (3-2, mayor broke tie)
• Approved employee cost-of-living adjustment: two-step increase in Oct 2022, one-step in Jan 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Grovetown City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including plans for the Grovetown Depot, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), nonprofit funding from American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, and a Blue Line Defend application. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Plans for the Grovetown Depot
• COLA discussion
• Non-profits for ARP funding
• Blue Line Defend application

The work session was procedural only; no votes were taken. Council reviewed concept drawings for the Grovetown Depot project and discussed a proposed 5% cost-of-living adjustment for city employees starting October 1, 2022, with an additional 2.5% on January 1, 2023. Staff recommended three nonprofits for ARP funding: Concerned Women, Inc., Columbia County Community Connections, and Miracle Making Ministries, Inc. A vote on both items is scheduled for the September 12, 2022 council meeting. The Blue Line Defend app proposal was dropped after the police chief expressed no interest.

• Reviewed Grovetown Depot concept drawings; no action taken
• Discussed proposed 5% COLA for city employees starting Oct 1, 2022, with additional 2.5% on Jan 1, 2023; vote set for Sept 12
• Reviewed staff recommendation for ARP funding to three nonprofits; vote set for Sept 12
• Blue Line Defend app proposal dropped due to police chief's lack of interest

Planning Commission

The Grovetown Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for 111 Old Thompson Road and a final plat for Deer Hollow Section 3A. The meeting also includes approval of the July 21, 2022 minutes and staff comments.

• Preliminary plat for 111 Old Thompson Road
• Final plat for Deer Hollow Section 3A
• Approval of July 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission unanimously approved a preliminary plat and variance for 111 Old Thompson Road, increasing the maximum lot width for Lot B to 191 feet, and also unanimously approved the final plat for Deer Hollow Section 3A. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved preliminary plat for 111 Old Thompson Road with variance to increase maximum lot width for Lot B to 191 feet (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Deer Hollow Section 3A (4-0)

City Council

The Grovetown City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 8, 2022, with a work session at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes several action items: a second reading of a rezoning ordinance, a resolution to establish a parade permit fee, a contract for zoning ordinance revisions, a first reading of a debt management policy, and a proposal to reallocate two communication officer positions to one criminal investigator position. The council will also discuss short-term rentals and receive committee reports and financial statements.

• Ordinance 2022-07-01: Rezone 0.67 acres at 105 East Robinson Ave. from CC-1 to CC-2 (second reading)
• Resolution 2022-08-01: Establish public assembly and parade permit application fee
• Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for zoning ordinance revisions
• Ordinance 2022-08-02: Adopt debt management policy (first reading)
• Reallocate two Communication Officers (Grade 10) to one Criminal Investigator (Grade 15) in Police Dept.

The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2022-07-01, rezoning 0.67 acres at 105 East Robinson Ave from CC-1 (City Center Core) to CC-2 (City Center Commercial Corridor). They also approved a contract with Kimley-Horn for zoning ordinance revisions, adopted a public assembly and parade permit fee resolution, and reallocated two communication officer positions to one criminal investigator position. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Ceretta Smith absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-07-01 rezoning 0.67 acres at 105 East Robinson Ave from CC-1 to CC-2 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-08-01 establishing a public assembly and parade permit application fee (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for zoning ordinance revisions (unanimous)
• Accepted first reading of Ordinance 2022-08-02 adopting a debt management policy (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of two Communication Officers positions (Grade 10) to one Criminal Investigator position (Grade 15) (unanimous)
• Approved financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 11 regular, July 11 executive, and July 26 special called meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Grovetown City Council is holding a special called meeting to hold a public hearing on and adopt the 2022 millage rate. The meeting includes a call to order, quorum announcement, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on 2022 millage rate
• Adoption of 2022 millage rate

The Grovetown City Council held a special called meeting and conducted the third public hearing on the 2022 millage rate. No public comments were submitted. Council then voted unanimously to adopt the millage rate at 7.620 mills, the same as the previous year.

• Adopted 2022 millage rate at 7.620 mills (unanimous)

City Council

The Grovetown City Council is holding its regular meeting with a work session beforehand. They will discuss public safety dispatcher salaries, hear a presentation on a zoning code revision consultant, and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a sign ordinance, a rezoning request, a budget amendment, and a SPLOST list for referendum. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and financial statements.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-06-03 to repeal and amend sign regulations
• Second reading of budget amendment to Ordinance 2021-05-02B
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-07-01 to rezone 0.67 acres at 105 East Robinson Ave. from CC-1 to CC-2
• Approval of SPLOST list for referendum
• Resolution 2022-07-02 to surplus property for disposal

The Grovetown City Council approved the second reading of a new sign ordinance and a budget amendment, both unanimously. They also approved the first reading of a rezoning for 105 East Robinson Ave., a SPLOST project list, a resolution to surplus property, and several job description changes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06-03 (new Sign Ordinance) (unanimous)
• Adopted Budget Amendment Ordinance 2021-05-02B (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 105 East Robinson Ave. from CC-1 to CC-2 (unanimous)
• Approved SPLOST project list for referendum election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-07-02 to surplus property for disposal (unanimous)
• Approved job description for Accounting Clerk, Grade 13 (unanimous)
• Approved job description for Human Resources Technician, Grade 13 (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of Certification Coordinator to Police Administrative Specialist (unanimous)

City Council

The Grovetown City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session beforehand. The main business includes second readings of ordinances to adopt the FY2022-2023 budget, annex several properties, and rezone others. The council will also consider new business items such as an intergovernmental agreement with Columbia County on SPLOST allocations, a referendum for redevelopment powers, a building fee schedule revision, a sign ordinance, and several contracts and purchases.

• Ordinance 2022-05-01: Adopt FY2022-2023 budget (second reading)
• Annex and rezone 1.61 acres at 320 Newmantown Rd. to CC 6 (Ordinances 2022-05-02A/B)
• Annex and rezone 1.13 acres at 408 Newmantown Rd. to CC 6 (Ordinances 2022-05-03A/B)
• Annex and rezone 33.80 acres at 301 Old Berzelia Rd. to R-2 (Ordinances 2022-05-04A/B)
• Rezone multiple parcels on Old Berzelia Rd. from R-1 to R-2 (Ordinances 2022-05-05 through 2022-05-07)

The Grovetown City Council approved the FY2022-2023 budget, annexed several properties, and adopted related zoning changes. They also approved the SPLOST intergovernmental agreement, a redevelopment powers referendum resolution, and various other resolutions and contracts. Several items were tabled or deferred, including the purchasing policy review and a YMCA presentation.

• Adopted FY2022-2023 budget (Ordinance 2022-05-01) (unanimous)
• Annexed 1.61-acre portion of 320 Newmantown Rd. and zoned CC-6 (unanimous)
• Annexed 1.13-acre portion of 408 Newmantown Rd. and zoned CC-6 (unanimous)
• Annexed 33.80 acres at 301 Old Berzelia Rd. and zoned R-2 (unanimous)
• Rezoned multiple parcels on Old Berzelia Rd. from R-1 to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved SPLOST 2023-2028 intergovernmental agreement with Columbia County (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing referendum election for redevelopment powers (unanimous)
• Approved ARP budget, with non-profit funding deferred to July/August (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative updates. Topics include a sign code amendment, a new social media policy, and an update regarding decorative street lights.

• Sign Code Amendment (Appendix-C-Sign Code)
• Social Media Policy discussion
• Decorative Street Lights oral update
• SPLOST 2022-2023 discussion
• American Rescue Plan (ARP) Committee update

The Grovetown City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They reviewed a proposed comprehensive sign code rewrite, discussed a social media policy concern, heard that GDOT rejected a decorative streetlight application, and received updates on the 2023-2028 SPLOST project list and ARP fund spending recommendations.

• Reviewed proposed Appendix C Sign Code amendment (no action)
• Discussed social media policy after BZA member complaint (no action)
• Noted GDOT rejection of decorative streetlight application on Robinson Ave.
• Reviewed SPLOST 2023-2028 proposed project list (no action)
• Discussed ARP fund expenditure recommendations (no action)

City Council

The Grovetown City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 9, 2022, with a work session at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes committee reports, a financial statement, presentations from the YMCA and Girlocity, and recognition of the high school weight lifting team. Key actions include appointing committees to investigate homelessness and review water/sewer/stormwater rates, discussing Waste Management services, and considering several ordinances for first or second reading, including the FY2022-2023 budget, annexations, rezonings, and a contract for the Grovetown Depot design.

• Appoint committee to investigate homeless population
• Appoint committee to review water/sewer and stormwater rates
• Contract with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood (GMC) for $69,000 for Grovetown Depot design and construction administration
• First reading of FY2022-2023 budget ordinance (2022-05-01)
• First readings of annexation and zoning ordinances for properties on Newmantown Rd. and Old Berzelia Rd.

The Grovetown City Council approved the first reading of the FY2022-2023 budget ordinance and entered into a $69,000 contract with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood for design and construction administration services for the Grovetown Depot. The council also approved first readings for several annexation and rezoning ordinances, including properties on Newmantown Road and Old Berzelia Road. Additionally, the council adopted an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13, Sections 13-5 and 13-6, and approved a deed of dedication for Caroleton Section 2 easements and roads. The meeting included appointments to committees to study homelessness and water/sewer/stormwater rates, and a presentation from Girlocity.

• Adopted FY2022-2023 budget ordinance first reading (unanimous)
• Approved $69,000 contract with GMC for Grovetown Depot design (unanimous)
• Approved deed of dedication for Caroleton Section 2 easements and roads (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13, Sections 13-5 and 13-6 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation and zoning for 1.61 acres at 316 Newmantown Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation and zoning for 1.13 acres at 408 Newmantown Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation and zoning for 33.80 acres at 301 Old Berzelia Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved first readings of rezoning ordinances for properties on Old Berzelia Rd. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several annexation and rezoning proposals. The discussions involve changing zoning classifications from Columbia County RA to Grovetown CC6 and R-2 designations.

• Annexation and rezoning of 320 Newmantown Road (Parcel G14 032)
• Annexation and rezoning of 408 Newmantown Road (Parcel G15 021)
• Annexation and rezoning of parcels at 301 Old Berzelia Road, 0 Old Berzelia Road, and 215 Old Berzelia Road

The Grovetown City Council held a work session to discuss, but not vote on, the annexation and rezoning of three properties on Newmantown Road and a proposed residential development on Old Berzelia Road. No formal decisions were made during the session.

• Discussed annexation and rezoning of 320 Newmantown Road (parcel G14 032) from RA to CC6
• Discussed annexation and rezoning of 408 Newmantown Road (parcel G15 021) from RA to CC6
• Discussed annexation and rezoning of parcels for Ferguson Farms development (301 Old Berzelia Road and related parcels) to R-2

City Council

The Grovetown City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a $497,710 contract for 2nd Avenue infrastructure improvements and a commercial dumpster rate increase. They will also review zoning ordinance revisions, reclassify several city positions, and discuss the 2022 emergency operations plan update.

• Resolution 2022-04-01: increase solid waste collection dumpster commercial rates
• Resolution 2022-04-02: contract with Shockley Plumbing, Inc. for $497,710 for 2nd Avenue infrastructure improvements
• Ordinance 2022-04-05: amendment to City Code Chapter 13, Sections 13-5 and 13-6 (first reading)
• Reclassify positions: Administrative/Billing Assistant, Road Patrol Lieutenant, Sewer Plant Operator, Light Equipment Operator
• Appoint Dominique Barabino to Planning Commission vacancy

The Grovetown City Council approved a $497,710 contract with Shockley Plumbing, Inc. for 2nd Avenue infrastructure improvements, along with several other resolutions and ordinances. The council also approved a commercial dumpster rate increase, renewed a probation services contract, and made multiple personnel reclassifications.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-04-01 to increase solid waste collection dumpster commercial rates (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-04-02 to contract with Shockley Plumbing, Inc. for $497,710 for 2nd Avenue infrastructure improvements (all in favor)
• Approved renewal of CSRA Probation Services, Inc. contract (all in favor)
• Approved 2022 Columbia County Local Emergency Operations Plan Update (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-04-03 recognizing Georgia Cities Week (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-04-04 adopting Standard Specifications and Construction Details Manual (all in favor)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-04-05 amending City Code Chapter 13, Sections 13-5 and 13-6 (all in favor)
• Approved motion to study, review, and revise Zoning Ordinance with outside consultant (all in favor)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests regarding parking requirements. One request involves reducing stall size and the number of spaces at 305 East Robinson Ave, while another seeks a reduction in stall size for 5221 Wrightsboro Road.

• Variance request for 305 East Robinson Ave to reduce parking stalls from 200-sf to 162-sf
• Variance request for 305 East Robinson Ave to reduce parking count from 60 to 47 spaces
• Variance request for 5221 Wrightsboro Road to reduce parking stall size
• Election of Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Vote on Board of Zoning Appeals By-Laws

City Council

The Grovetown City Council is holding a work session with a single substantive item: a discussion of the Form Based Code led by Planning and Community Development Director Ronnie Kurtz. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Form Based Code with Planning Director Ronnie Kurtz

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions, including a $452,255.76 paving contract with Shepco Paving, Inc. The agenda also includes proposals for new door-to-door sales fees and increased commercial solid waste rates.

• Contract with Shepco Paving, Inc. for $452,255.76 for paving improvements
• Purchase of a Ring-O-Matic Vacuum Excavator for $67,221
• Resolution to establish regulatory fees for peddling, soliciting, and door-to-door sales
• Resolution to increase solid waste collection dumpster and commercial rates
• Resolution opposing HB 1093 and SB 494 regarding local zoning authority

The Grovetown City Council approved several resolutions and purchases, including a regulatory fee for door-to-door sales, a GEFA loan modification, a resolution opposing state limits on local zoning authority, and a $452,255.76 paving contract with Shepco Paving. The council tabled a resolution to increase commercial solid waste dumpster rates until the next meeting. Other actions included purchasing a vacuum excavator, reclassifying several positions, and declaring surplus property.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-03-01 establishing regulatory fee for peddling/soliciting/canvassing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03-02 approving GEFA loan modification #5 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03-03 opposing HB 1093 and SB 494 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2022-03-04 increasing commercial dumpster rates to April 11 meeting
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03-05 declaring surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved $67,221 purchase of Ring-O-Matic vacuum excavator (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of 3 positions (Water, Fire, Police) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03-06 approving $452,255.76 paving contract with Shepco Paving (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several personnel changes, including the reclassification of street and sanitation positions. The agenda also includes a proposal to rename the Department of Public Safety.

• Resolution 2022-02-01 to declare items as surplus property
• Reclassifying two Street and Sanitation Light Equipment Operator positions to Heavy Equipment Operator II
• Reclassifying one Street and Sanitation Light Equipment Operator position to Crew Leader
• Creation of new Leisure and Recreation Program Assistant and Light Equipment Operator positions
• Proposal to rename Grovetown Department of Public Safety to Grovetown Police Department and Grovetown Fire Rescue

The Grovetown City Council approved several administrative items, including declaring surplus property, reclassifying street and sanitation positions, updating job descriptions, and creating two new Leisure and Recreation positions with budget amendments. The council also approved renaming the Department of Public Safety to Grovetown Police Department and Grovetown Fire-Rescue, and authorized an Eagle Scout project at the Historical Park. Interim Police Chief Jamey Kitchens was officially named Police Chief.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-02-01 to declare items as surplus property.
• Approved reclassification of 2 Street and Sanitation Light Equipment Operator positions to Heavy Equipment Operator II positions.
• Approved reclassification of 1 Street and Sanitation Light Equipment Operator position to Crew Leader position.
• Approved updated job descriptions for Street and Sanitation Assistant Supervisor and Heavy Equipment Operator I (no grade changes).
• Approved new Leisure and Recreation Program Assistant position with $13,435 budget amendment.
• Approved new Leisure and Recreation Light Equipment Operator position with $13,435 budget amendment.
• Approved renaming Grovetown Department of Public Safety to Grovetown Police Department and Grovetown Fire-Rescue.
• Authorized Eagle Scout project at Historical Park with city funding for materials.

City Council

The Grovetown City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including the swearing-in of councilmembers. They will review the annual financial report and consider several personnel actions, including creating new police and fire chief positions, as well as approving road repair projects and a resolution to request redevelopment powers.

• Approve LMIG projects to repair and pave Reynolds Circle in Reynolds Pond and resurface Katherine Street
• Adopt Resolution 2022-01-01 to request local law authorizing redevelopment powers
• Appoint Shelly Kandian to Planning Commission vacancy
• Approve new positions and job descriptions for Police Chief and Fire Chief
• Review June 30, 2021 Annual Financial Report

The Grovetown City Council approved several items including LMIG road projects, a resolution to request redevelopment powers, new job descriptions for police and fire chiefs, and the purchase of property at 5221 Parham Road for $230,000. All votes were unanimous. The council also approved the financial statement and annual financial report.

• Approved LMIG road projects for Reynolds Circle and Katherine Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-01-01 to request redevelopment powers (unanimous)
• Appointed Shelly Kandian to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved new job descriptions for Police Chief and Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved updates to job descriptions for Help Desk Operator/PIO/Webmaster and Streets and Sanitation Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of LEO position and new Public Works Administrative Assistant position (unanimous)
• Approved job title change from Finance Director to Finance Director/Assistant City Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 5221 Parham Road (7.56 acres) for $230,000 (unanimous)