Jackson public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council is holding a public hearing and a second reading of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The body is also considering updates to alcoholic beverage license requirements and several city contracts.
- Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (Ordinance No. 2023-030)
- Ordinance No. 2023-031 to amend alcoholic beverage license definitions and requirements
- Benton St. water systems 48” storm extension project estimate of $85,700.00
- Worker’s compensation plan renewal with National Liability & Fire for an estimated $104,750.00
- Janitorial contract for City Hall and Police Department with Cleaner than Clean for $30,156.00 annually
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several property-specific items and city updates. The body will review a proposal for a new gate system and discuss commercial fencing standards.
- Proposal from Atlanta Access Controls Inc. for a $41,145.80 automatic gate at 211 Alabama Blvd.
- Discussion of fence materials in commercial areas and distance from property lines.
- Service Delivery Strategy update.
- Discussion regarding EMC water vault at 1083 S. Mulberry St.
- Discussion regarding properties at 118 Brookwood and 134 S. Oak St.
City Council
The Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing and second vote on Ordinance 2023-029, which would add definitions and regulations for group and personal care homes, including distance and owner-occupancy requirements. The council will also consider Resolution 2023-020, which would establish guidelines for special events without requiring city permits. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes from the October 3 meetings, and a report on bank account totals as of October 1, 2023.
- Second read of Ordinance 2023-029: amends zoning definitions and adds rules for group and personal care homes, including 1,000-foot distance requirement and owner-occupancy mandate
- Resolution 2023-020: addresses special events, stating no city permits required but property owner must notify police and fire departments
- Public hearing on group home zoning amendments
- Bank account totals as of October 1, 2023: total $29,631,443.94 across all accounts
- Approval of minutes from October 3, 2023: quarterly budget, work session, regular, and executive session
City Council
The Jackson City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning ordinance amendments, including new definitions and regulations for small-box discount stores, changes to commercial and manufacturing lot sizes, and a charter amendment to reapportion council districts. The council will also take second readings on ordinances regarding sign regulations, church zoning, commercial building materials, and code enforcement, plus a first reading on street lighting. A resolution to raise police cadet pay to entry-level officer level and approval of the Valley Place final plat are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing: Zoning Ordinance amendments for small-box discount stores and district use regulations
- Public hearing: Charter amendment to reapportion council districts (O.C.G.A. §36-35-3)
- Second read: Ordinance 2023-016 to rezone 21 parcels to permit churches only in commercial/institutional districts
- Second read: Ordinance 2023-019 regulating small-box discount stores
- Resolution 2023-014 to reclassify police cadet pay to equal entry-level certified officer
City Council
The Jackson City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning ordinance amendments, including sign regulations, a new Commercial/Institutional district for churches, small box discount store rules, and commercial lot size changes. They will also consider a charter amendment to reapportion council districts. Under ordinances and resolutions, the council will vote on adding Jackson Square to city parking lots, regulating small box discount stores, a utility violation penalty fee, and amending the budget with ARPA funds. New business includes awarding contracts for parking lot striping ($24,045) and the Carter Avenue water main ($133,973.68), creating a Permit Technician position, and appointing a secondary city solicitor.
- Public hearings on 5 zoning ordinance amendments (signs, churches, small box stores, lot sizes, charter reapportionment)
- Second read of Ordinance 2023-017 adding Jackson Square to city parking lots
- First reads of ordinances on small box discount stores, charter reapportionment, and citation power
- Resolution to add utility violation penalty fee to fee schedule
- Bids: $24,045 for parking lot striping, $133,973.68 for Carter Avenue water main
City Council
The Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use request for a storage building at Sun Nails, 791 Hwy 36 E, Suite B. The council will also appoint a Mayor Pro Tem for 2024, administer oaths of office to newly elected officials, and hold executive sessions on personnel matters including the City Manager contract.
- Special use request for storage building at 791 Hwy 36 E, Suite B (Map/Parcel 00460-031-000) for Sun Nails
- Oath of office for Councilmen Patterson and Cook, Councilwoman Riley, and Police Chief David Akins
- Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024
- Executive session on City Manager contract personnel
- Public hearing for zoning amendments postponed to a later date