Jackson public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and consider second-read ordinances to adopt it and amend zoning for manufacturing districts and fence regulations. The council will also vote on two appointments to the Downtown Development Authority, a special use permit for a shed at 14 Weaver St., and a charter amendment changing education requirements for the City Manager.

• Public hearing and second read of Ordinance 2024-008 adopting the FY2025 budget (January 1–December 31, 2025)
• Second read of Ordinance 2024-007 amending lot size, width, setbacks, and height standards for M-1 and M-2 manufacturing districts
• Second read of Ordinance 2024-006 amending fence regulations in multiple sections and the Downtown Overlay District
• First read/public hearing on a charter amendment to change education requirements for the City Manager
• Special use permit for Octavio Landin to build a utility shed at 14 Weaver St. in RM zoning

The Jackson City Council unanimously adopted the FY2025 budget, two zoning ordinance amendments (fences and lot/height standards), a charter amendment changing City Manager education requirements, and approved a special use permit for a shed at 14 Weaver St. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included public comments on water rates, a street hole, and a speed hump, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Adopted FY2025 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-006 amending fence regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-007 amending manufacturing district lot/height standards (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-008 appropriating FY2025 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-009 amending City Manager education requirements (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for shed at 14 Weaver St. (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 long-term encroachment renewals (unanimous)
• Approved part-time police department policy effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Jackson City Council holds a work session to discuss several items, including a presentation on fire sprinkler requirements, new businesses in the city, and planning for 2025 events. The meeting also includes department reports, a presentation from Corkey Welch (GMC), and an executive session for personnel and litigation matters. No votes are scheduled as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Fire sprinkler requirements discussion
• New businesses in the City of Jackson
• Corkey Welch GMC presentation
• 2025 event discussion
• Executive session for personnel and litigation

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on the FY2025 budget, text amendments to manufacturing district standards and fence regulations, a minor subdivision plat, and a charter amendment for city manager education requirements. First-read ordinances include the budget, zoning code amendments for fences and manufacturing districts, and the charter amendment. The council will vote on rezoning 20.11 acres at 530 Brownlee Rd, a fire station remodel contract for $267,325.50, and a water/sewer pipe repair estimate for $60,550 from SPLOST.

• Rezoning of 20.11 acres at 530 Brownlee Rd from MHC to M-2, with data centers prohibited unless a special use is approved
• Award of $267,325.50 bid to Allen Industries for City of Jackson Firestation Remodel
• Approval of $60,550 estimate from Barfield Underground for water/sewer pipe work behind Butts County Library, funded by SPLOST
• First read of Ordinance 2024-008 adopting the FY2025 budget (January 1–December 31, 2025)
• First read of Ordinance 2024-006 amending fence regulations and first read of Ordinance 2024-007 amending manufacturing district standards

City Council

The City Council will conduct a work session to review monthly department reports and discuss new businesses. The meeting includes discussions on Police Department policy and a PTSD program.

• Police Department policy discussion with Chris Miranda
• PTSD program discussion with Holly Bailey
• Review of monthly department reports
• Discussion regarding new businesses in the city

City Council

The Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 530 Brownlee Rd from MHC to M-2, followed by a vote on the rezoning. The council will also consider several new business items, including a $75,541 contract for the RingGold Telephone Company project, a waiver of sidewalk requirements for a new building on Ernest Biles Dr, and changes to the police take-home vehicle policy. Other items include awarding bids for the Fire Department remodel and a public works building, and hiring a new city attorney.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 530 Brownlee Rd (tax parcels J0150-016-000 and J0150-015-000) from MHC to M-2
• Approval to allow Ironstone Surveying to build on Ernest Biles Dr with sidewalk requirement waived, pending permits
• Approval to use $75,541.15 from Electric Department Professional Services for the RingGold Telephone Company project at U-Tech
• Approval to change Police Department Take Home Policy mileage limit from 30 to 40 miles
• Approval to award bid for Fire Department remodel and to purchase a building for Public Works

City Council

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss the appointment of new board members, as well as plans for Epic Con and a Christmas Market. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a treasurer's report. All items are for discussion only, with no votes scheduled.

• Discussion on appointment of new board members
• Epic Con discussion
• Christmas Market discussion
• Treasurer's report
• Approval of September 25, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss an alcohol ordinance, zoning, and the police department's take-home policy. The meeting also includes reviews of monthly department reports and a discussion regarding MEAG.

• Alcohol Ordinance discussion
• Zoning discussion
• City of Jackson Police Department Take Home Policy discussion
• MEAG discussion
• Review of monthly department reports

City Council

The Jackson City Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance to allow on-call tow trucks to park in residentially zoned districts. The council also considers a minor subdivision plat at 530 Brownlee Rd. and a mural at 101 2nd St. Proclamations for Constitution Week and Recovery Month are scheduled.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024-005 to add an exception for tow trucks to the parking of commercial trucks in residential zones
• Approval of minor subdivision plat combining parcels J0150-016-000 and J0150-015-000 at 530 Brownlee Rd.
• Approval of a mural for Stranger Tours at 101 2nd St.
• Proclamation of Constitution Week (Sept 17-23) by William McIntosh Chapter NSDAR
• Proclamation of Recovery Month by Nick's New Beginnings

City Council

The Jackson City Council will discuss a lot combination for Central Georgia EMC at 530 Brownlee Road, a mural request, part-time use of a city vehicle, and an appeal by Tony Hanson. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel matters involving Tony Hanson, the city manager search, and the fire department.

• Lot combination of tax parcels J0150-016-000 and J0150-015-000 at 530 Brownlee Road for Central Georgia EMC
• Discussion of a mural request for a leased space in Jackson
• Part-time use of a city vehicle discussion
• Tony Hanson appeal
• Executive session for personnel: Tony Hanson, city manager search, and fire department discussion

City Council

The Jackson City Council will consider a resolution to set the 2024 millage rate at 8.529 mills, approve a $1,347,280 contract for CDBG Phase IV Sewer Rehab, and authorize $3,257 in AARPA funds for fence replacement at the Water Treatment Plant. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and executive sessions on personnel and litigation.

• Resolution 2024-006 to adopt a millage rate of 8.529 for tax year 2024, described as a rollback from a hypothetical rate of 8.529
• Award of $1,347,280 bid for CDBG Phase IV Sewer Rehab to RDJE, Inc.
• Approval to use $3,257 in AARPA funds to replace fence at City of Jackson Water Treatment Plant
• Approval of Executive Session Minutes (Aug. 6) and Regular Meeting Minutes (Aug. 6)
• Bank account balances reported as of August 1, 2024

The Jackson City Council unanimously approved renewing Holly Bailey's contract as interim city manager for another six months, including a retroactive car allowance and increased phone stipend. The council also awarded a $1,347,280.00 bid for the CDBG-Phase IV Sewer Rehab to RDJE, Inc., and adopted a resolution to roll back the 2024 millage rate to zero. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda amendment to renew interim city manager contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from August 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-006 to roll back millage rate to 0 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,257.00 AARPA funds for water treatment plant fence repair (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,347,280.00 CDBG-Phase IV Sewer Rehab bid to RDJE, Inc. (unanimous)
• Renewed Holly Bailey's interim city manager contract for 6 months with retro pay and phone stipend increase (unanimous)

City Council

The Jackson City Council will hold a work session to discuss several topics, including new businesses in the city, monthly department reports, sidewalks at the Housing Authority, and regulations for wreckers. No voting or formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion of new businesses in the City of Jackson
• Monthly department reports from city staff
• Sidewalks at the Housing Authority
• Wreckers in the City discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading for an ordinance to amend the city charter regarding government structure, conflicts of interest, and the city manager. The body will also consider funding for infrastructure repairs at the Northeast Plant and Yellow Water Creek.

• Public hearing and second read of Ordinance 2024-004 to amend City Charter sections 2.14 and 2.28
• Proposed $6,500 for repair of two catwalks at the Northeast Plant using AARPA funds
• Proposed $18,700 for breaker replacement at Yellow Water Creek using AARPA funds

The Jackson City Council approved a charter amendment, authorized two infrastructure repairs using AARPA funds, and named Terrell Jacobs as the sole finalist for the city manager position. The city manager vote was split 2-2, with Mayor Duffey casting the tie-breaking vote in favor. The council also heard public comments on the city manager search, youth programs, and public safety.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-004 amending charter sections on conflicts of interest and city manager (unanimous)
• Approved $6,500 repair of two catwalks at Northeast Plant using AARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved $18,700 breaker replacement for Yellow Water Creek using AARPA funds (unanimous)
• Named Terrell Jacobs sole finalist for city manager; Mayor Duffey broke 2-2 tie (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from July 16, July 22, and August 1 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2024-004, which would amend the city charter to allow city employees to run for public office and establish procedures for appointing an interim city manager. The council will also vote on resolutions for MEAG voting delegates, a spectrum lease agreement for AMI, an amended fire service agreement, and GDOT agreements for a roundabout on SR 36 from Brownlee Road to Covington Street. Bank account balances as of July 1, 2024, are reported.

• Public hearing and first read of Ordinance 2024-004 to amend charter sections on conflicts of interest and city manager
• Resolution approving MEAG voting delegates for the City of Jackson
• Approval of FCC Notification and Spectrum Lease Agreement for AMI use
• Approval of amended Fire Service Agreement
• Approval of GDOT agreements for roundabout on SR 36 from CR 296/Brownlee Rd to CS 525/Covington St

City Council

The Jackson City Council is meeting in a work session to discuss several items, including the 2023 audit report, a proposed balloon ordinance, and an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system. A quotation for a $128,400 AMI system from Kendall Supply is included in the agenda packet. The council will also receive monthly department reports on wastewater, fire, streets, municipal court, electric, and administration.

• Discussion of 2023 Audit report presented by Pat Muse
• Proposed balloon ordinance discussion
• AMI system discussion with a $128,400 quote from Kendall Supply for meters and software
• New businesses in the City of Jackson
• Monthly department reports including fire, street, and electric operations

City Council

The Jackson City Council will meet on June 18, 2024, to consider several items of business. The agenda includes the approval of the Valley Place Phase II Final Plat and a contract for utility infrastructure. The council will also review bank account balances as of June 1, 2024.

• Approval of the Valley Place Phase II Final Plat
• $117,930.00 contract with Roberts Hauling to replace the vault at Central GA EMC using SPLOST funds
• Review of bank account balances as of June 1, 2024

City Council

The June 18, 2024, work session includes discussions on the West Avenue cul-de-sac and replacing an EMC water vault. The council will also review monthly department reports and discuss fire and police department buildings.

• Discussion of a $14,800.00 asphalt proposal for the West Avenue cul-de-sac
• Discussion regarding replacement of an EMC water vault
• Discussion of fire and police department buildings
• Review of monthly department reports

City Council

The Jackson, Georgia City Council will hold a work session to discuss utility infrastructure updates for Mulberry Street and consider renaming Ernest Biles Drive to Ernest and Pat Biles Drive. The agenda includes contractor proposals valued at $142,500 and $105,164.00, alongside a $59,005.70 materials purchase order from GRESCO Utility Supply. These items are scheduled for discussion only; no final votes are planned.

• Discussion of Mulberry Street overhead reconductoring project
• Review of contractor bids: Service Electric Company ($142,500) and Over & Under Contractors ($105,164.00)
• Review of utility materials purchase order from GRESCO Utility Supply ($59,005.70)
• Discussion to rename Ernest Biles Drive to Ernest and Pat Biles Drive

City Council

The Jackson City Council will consider a proposal to make Holley Street a one-way street to add 19 parking spaces. The council will also review renewing the Evoqua contract for the Water Treatment Plant and lifting the utility bond for the Clarks Estates subdivision.

• Proposal to make Holley St. one-way and add 19 parking spaces
• Renewal of Evoqua contract for Jackson Water Treatment Plant
• Lifting of the utility bond for Clarks Estates subdivision

City Council

The Jackson City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 21, 2024, with second readings of ordinances on downtown parking time limits and the city retirement plan. They will also consider a $6,215 repair for the Yellow Water Creek water treatment plant blower, funded by AARPA. The agenda includes routine approvals, department reports, and an executive session on personnel.

• Second read of Ordinance 2024-003: clarify parking rules on the Square and city lots (time limits, unrestricted parking)
• Second read of Ordinance 2024-004: amend the City of Jackson Retirement Plan
• Approval of $6,215 repair for blower motor #3 at Yellow Water Creek water treatment plant, from AARPA funds
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2024 work session, regular meeting, and executive session
• Executive session on personnel

City Council

The Jackson City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed amendment to the fire service agreement with Butts County. The amendment outlines joint training, unified command, and EMT certification requirements. Other discussion items include parking on Holley St., Juneteenth holiday, SDS Agreement updates, SPLOST 2018 excess funds, a utility bond for Clarks Estates, a roundabout update, and zoning considerations.

• Fire service amended agreement with Butts County
• Parking on Holley St.
• Juneteenth holiday discussion
• SPLOST 2018 excess amount discussion
• Utility Bond - Clarks Estates discussion

City Council

The Jackson City Council will hold first readings of ordinances to clarify downtown parking rules and amend the city retirement plan. They will also vote on using SPLOST funds for roundabout utility relocation and approve several water treatment plant purchases funded by AARPA, including a gate, fence, bearings, and clarifier tank repairs. The meeting includes consent agenda items and an executive session on personnel.

• First read of Ordinance 2024-003 to amend downtown parking rules (Chapter 62, Sections 62-33 and 62-36)
• First read of Ordinance 2024-004 to amend the City of Jackson Retirement Plan
• Approval of roundabout utility relocation expenses from SPLOST overage
• Approval of $6,470.04 gate purchase from Atlanta Access Control for water treatment plant (AARPA funds)
• Approval of $11,008.00 fence purchase from Ballesteros Fence, LLC for water treatment plant (AARPA funds)

City Council

The Jackson City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including new businesses, a pole agreement, code enforcement, a fire department SDS agreement, road names for Valley Place Phase II, city manager qualifications and duties, zoning and subdivision ordinances, and conflict of interest rules for running for office. The agenda is a discussion-only session with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion of new businesses in the City of Jackson
• Pole agreement discussion with Nick Foshee
• SDS agreement discussion for the Fire Department with Micheal Huening
• Valley Place Phase II road name discussion
• Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance on Municode discussion

City Council

The Jackson City Council will consider approving $646,525.72 from the 2012 SLOST fund overage for utility relocation at the roundabout, and will hold a public hearing on six long-term encroachment permit renewals. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports, and executive sessions for personnel and litigation.

• Approve $646,525.72 from 2012 SLOST fund overage for roundabout utility relocation
• Public hearing and approval of long-term encroachment renewals for B and B Pawn, Mesquite Mexican Grill, Saki Jackson Inc, Tim Broyles State Farm, and others
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from April 2, 2024 meetings
• Executive session for personnel and litigation discussions

City Council

The Jackson City Council work session will discuss several items, including a proposed parking ordinance amendment, a potential quiet zone near the Stanebrook subdivision, and a request for proposals for an executive search firm. The parking ordinance would prohibit overnight parking in city lots and restrict square parking after 6 pm to customers. The quiet zone discussion includes information on the lengthy and costly process, with Griffin paying $16,500 for a diagnostic fee.

• Ordinance 2024-003: Amends parking rules to ban overnight parking in city lots and restrict square parking after 6 pm to customers.
• Discussion on establishing a quiet zone near Stanebrook subdivision, referencing Griffin's $16,500 diagnostic fee.
• RFP for executive search firm services.
• Contract for City of Jackson Zoning Administrator Contractor.
• SPLOST/GDOT discussion.

City Council

The Jackson City Council work session will discuss four items: special events and roadside vendors, speed humps on Viewpoint Drive, parking on the Square ordinance, and water issues on Hancock Street. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Speed-humps on Viewpoint Dr. discussion
• Parking on the Square ordinance discussion
• Hancock St. water discussion
• Special events/roadside vendors discussion

City Council

The City Council work session includes discussions regarding speed-humps on Viewpoint Drive and water matters on Hancock Street. The council will also discuss special events, roadside vendors, and the Parking on the Square ordinance.

• Discussion of speed-humps on Viewpoint Dr.
• Discussion of Parking on the Square Ordinance
• Discussion of Special Events/Roadside Vendors
• Discussion of Hancock St. Water

City Council

The Jackson City Council will consider several spending items, including a $13,400 contract with 120 Water, a $74,700 blower barrier repair, and $40,788.81 in Flygt equipment, both funded by AARPA. They will also hold first readings on ordinances to define elected official benefits and adopt a new purchasing policy. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and a report on account balances.

• Contract with 120 Water for Water and Sewer department for $13,400.00
• Blower barrier repair for wastewater treatment plant for $74,700.00 from AARPA funds
• Purchase of Flygt equipment for wastewater treatment plant for $40,788.81 from AARPA funds
• First read of Ordinance 2024-001 to add elected official benefits and definitions
• First read of Ordinance 2024-002 to add procurement procedure manual and purchasing policy

City Council

The Jackson City Council work session will discuss hiring a zoning contractor, new businesses, a park in Dark Town, additional amnesty days, and meter reader issues. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion of Bill Johnston as zoning contractor at $80/hour
• New businesses in the City of Jackson
• Park in Dark Town discussion
• Additional amnesty days discussion
• Meter reader discussion

City Council

The Jackson City Council will consider whether to override Mayor Carlos Duffey's veto of a previously approved retirement plan amendment. The council will also vote on a letter of intent for a police officer to run for Butts County Sheriff. The agenda includes consent items, public comments, and an executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Mayor's veto of retirement plan amendment for elected officials
• Approval of letter of intent for Octavius Shiver to run for Butts County Sheriff
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from February 16-20, 2024 meetings
• Executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate

City Council

The Jackson City Council work session on March 5, 2024, will discuss several items, including a retirement package, social media use for agendas, a purchasing policy, a storm drain project on N. Benton St., supplemental zoning administration, park updates, and computer upgrades. The agenda is discussion-only; no votes are scheduled.

• GMA retirement package discussion with Terrell Jacobs and Michelle Warner
• N. Benton St. storm drain project: $85,700 estimate from Barfield Underground for 48-inch storm pipe extension
• Contract work for supplemental zoning administration: $80/hour proposal from Bill Johnston, AICP
• Computer updates: $30,248 quote for 16 desktops, 4 laptops, and setup from Nocwing
• Purchasing policy discussion, including procurement thresholds and procedures

City Council

The Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a 60-day moratorium on accepting applications for annexations, rezonings, variances, special use permits, building permits, land disturbance permits, and other zoning or land use permits. The council will also consider a budget amendment for the purchase of two properties, a janitorial contract, and a $16,000 valve purchase for MLK Jr. Drive. Several appointments and proclamations are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2024-003: 60-day moratorium on zoning and land use permits
• Resolution 2024-004: Amends FY2023 budget for purchase of two properties
• Resolution 2024-005: Recertify city as a City of Ethics
• Approval of $16,000 purchase of 10-inch Team Valve and Sleeve for MLK Jr. Drive from SPLOST funds
• Award janitorial bid for City Hall and Police Department cleaning

City Council

The Jackson City Council work session will discuss a 120Water lead service line inventory proposal, janitorial bids for City Hall and the Police Department, updated filming permit procedures, and a retreat recap. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• 120Water proposal: $13,400 annual subscription for lead service line inventory and compliance services
• Janitorial bids: Gleam Cleaning Pro ($195/mo police, $281.67/mo city hall), Purple Legacy ($1,000/wk police, $2,200/wk city hall), others
• 2024 janitorial budget: $5,000 for City Hall, $3,000 for Police Department
• Updated filming permit procedures with $25 application fee and $1M insurance requirement
• Retreat recap and agenda item discussion

City Council

The Jackson City Council will vote on approving a new sewer lift station pump for $18,660 from GWI and on accepting a health, dental, and life insurance recommendation from broker Michelle Cole. The agenda also includes appointments to the Tree Board, a public comment period, and an executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Approval of $18,660.00 pump for sewer lift station with GWI
• Approval of health, dental, and life insurance recommendation from broker Michelle Cole
• Appointments to Tree Board: Hazel Newman (chair), Tyler Garland, Sandra McCrary
• Announcement of CDBG grant award; two city employees in target area not involved in selection
• Executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate

City Council

The Jackson City Council work session will discuss employee health, life, and dental insurance renewal options, an Adopt-a-Street application, filming permits, and agenda items. The insurance presentation includes multiple plan options with cost comparisons and a recommendation to stay with Aetna for medical and dental, and Humana for life insurance.

• Health, Life, & Dental insurance presentation by Michelle Cole with renewal options effective March 1, 2024
• Adopt-a-Street application for litter pickup program
• Filming permits policy discussion
• Agenda item discussion

City Council

The Jackson City Council will consider several routine contracts and agreements, including a National Guard donation, street lighting for the Garden Walk Subdivision, and technology contracts for 911 and tag readers. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, bank balance reports, and two resolutions. An executive session on personnel is scheduled.

• National Guard donation of $1,200 for armory upkeep and free disaster access
• Garden Walk Subdivision lighting agreement with Central GA EMC: $349.50/month total
• Information exchange agreement with Butts County 911
• Motorola Solutions contract for mobile CAD units connected to 911
• Vigilant Solutions contract for tag readers on traffic patrol car

City Council

The Jackson City Council will discuss several items, including a request by Seeds That Grow Inc. to rezone parcels on Oak Hill Dr. for multifamily use or use under existing zoning for group homes and after-care homes for foster children aging out of the system. The council will also review tree removal quotes for 853 W Third St., discuss new businesses, an alleyway on College St., 2024 meeting dates, and a Henderson School Association Trust public/private partnership.

• Rezoning request for Oak Hill Dr. parcels for multifamily or group homes
• Tree removal quotes for 853 W Third St.: $7,000 (C. Pye Jr.), $7,400 (Green Leaf), $8,000 (Kilgo's)
• New businesses in the City of Jackson
• Alleyway on College St. discussion
• Henderson School Association Trust public/private partnership