Thomaston public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will meet to consider and potentially adopt the FY2022 city budget, discuss an electric revenue adjustment, and take action on several contracts and expenditures. The agenda includes items related to infrastructure, utility operations, and city services. This is a regular business meeting with multiple action items.

• Discussion and adoption of FY2022 city budget
• Electric revenue adjustment discussion and potential action
• ESG Operations Contract Amendment Number 6
• Thomas Street & South Green Street intersection improvements
• Contract outsourcing city bills

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved the FY2022 city budget, which includes a power cost adjustment of $3.06 per thousand kilowatts effective January 1, 2021. The council also authorized several expenditures and contracts, including a lift station pump purchase, intersection improvements, and an ESG operations contract amendment. A motion to authorize outsourcing city bills to Smart Bill was approved pending legal confirmation.

• Approved FY2022 city budget (unanimous)
• Authorized electric revenue adjustment of $3.06 per thousand kilowatts (unanimous)
• Approved ESG operations contract Amendment Number 6 totaling $2,751,960 (unanimous)
• Authorized lift station pump expenditure of $34,056 from JHW (unanimous)
• Authorized flights and chains repair expenditure (unanimous)
• Approved Thomas Street & South Green Street intersection improvements for $85,050 (unanimous)
• Authorized MEAG Power GPW sale of assets resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved outsourcing city bills to Smart Bill, pending legal confirmation (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council approved a conditional rezoning of 210 North Hightower Street from C-1 to M-2, excluding certain permitted uses. The council also approved a new city logo and brand, a stormwater ordinance, and an alcohol license for a city employee. The FY2022 budget was discussed but not adopted, with formal adoption scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved conditional rezoning of 210 N Hightower St from C-1 to M-2, excluding uses 4, 5, and 6 (unanimous)
• Approved new city logo and brand as official (unanimous)
• Approved new stormwater ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Lazy J Mercantile (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Pro Tempore to sign LMIG application with correction to South Bethel (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with modifications (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. Key discussions include appointing a Pine Mountain Regional Library Board member, authorizing an ordinance defining major roads in the zoning code, accepting certified election results, and approving contracts related to MEAG Power asset sales and tax collection services.

• Discussion and appointment of Pine Mountain Regional Library Board member
• Discussion and authorization of Ordinance 1158 defining major roads in zoning code
• Acceptance of November 2, 2021 certified municipal election results
• Discussion and authorization of Georgia Public Web, Inc. sale of assets through MEAG Power
• Discussion and authorization of Tax Commissioner contract with City-Tax Digest

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved minutes from the November 2 meeting and the agenda. They appointed Suzy Burdgess to the Pine Mountain Regional Library Board, authorized Ordinance 1158 defining major roads in the zoning code, accepted certified November 2 election results, and extended the tax commissioner contract with City-Tax Digest through 2024. No action was taken on the Georgia Public Web sale due to pending legal review, and the council entered executive session for personnel, real estate, and potential litigation before adjourning.

• Approved minutes of November 2, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Suzy Burdgess to Pine Mountain Regional Library Board (unanimous)
• Authorized Ordinance 1158 defining major roads in zoning code (unanimous)
• Accepted certified November 2, 2021 municipal election results (unanimous)
• Extended tax commissioner contract with City-Tax Digest through 2024 (unanimous)
• No action taken on Georgia Public Web sale due to pending legal work
• Entered executive session on personnel, real estate, and potential litigation (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will review facade grant applications for Baby Lane’s and Fun 101 WTGA. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Rural Zone update and the upcoming Christmas Parade & Market.

• Façade Grant: Baby Lane’s
• Facade Grant Application: Fun 101 WTGA
• Rural Zone Update & Next Steps
• Youth Art Wall
• Christmas Parade & Market on Dec 17th

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority approved reimbursements for Baby Lane's facade improvements ($2,299.87) and payments for the Youth Art Wall ($500) and curbside parking signage ($535.99). A facade grant application from Dave Piper of Fun 101 FM was tabled until further discussion. The board also scheduled a Rural Zone Lunch & Learn for December 10 and discussed future facade grant funding and DDA bylaw revisions.

• Approved minutes of September 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $2,299.87 reimbursement for Baby Lane's facade improvements (unanimous)
• Tabled Fun 101 FM facade grant application for $960.87 (unanimous)
• Approved $500 payment to Fawne Derosia for Youth Art Wall (unanimous)
• Approved $535.99 payment to Crown Technology for curbside parking signage (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and act on several city manager items, including awarding contracts for CDBG projects, authorizing a demolition expenditure, and discussing a potential moratorium. Public comment is scheduled regarding entrance and parking at Laskeside Park.

• Award grant writing/admin services for FY2022 CDBG project to Allen-Smith Consulting
• Award engineering/design/construction admin contract for 2021 CDBG project
• Authorize Macedonia Baptist Church demolition expenditure
• Purchase Greatest Generation Park pond fountain pump replacement
• Discuss entering a moratorium

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved a 120-day moratorium on new construction or relocation of convenience stores, based on the Downtown Master Plan's finding of excessive saturation. The council also authorized several contracts and purchases, including a $27,046.50 fountain pump replacement and demolition of Macedonia Baptist Church. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 120-day moratorium on new convenience store construction/relocation (unanimous)
• Authorized demolition of Macedonia Baptist Church at 210 Daniel Street (unanimous)
• Awarded grant writing services for FY2022 CDBG to Allen-Smith Consulting (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering contract for 2022 CDBG to ESG Engineering (unanimous)
• Authorized $27,046.50 purchase of fountain pump from Lake Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved removal of 7% cap on ECG joint purchasing agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Historic Preservation Commission bylaws (unanimous)
• Tabled library board appointment (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to discuss the 2022 budget and any other business. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific items listed beyond the budget discussion.

• Discussion of 2022 Budget

The Thomaston City Council met informally to discuss the fiscal year 2022 budget. No votes or formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only. Topics included a $250,000 sales tax increase, a 4.75% employee cost-of-living raise, and a new SPLOST starting June 2022.

• No formal action taken; work session only
• Discussed 2022 budget with department heads
• Reviewed general fund and $250,000 sales tax increase
• Discussed 4.75% employee cost-of-living increase
• Discussed SPLOST starting June 2022
• Discussed insurance options and temporary hazard pay

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several items including the appointment of a Pine Mountain Regional Library Board member and various contract approvals. The agenda also includes discussions regarding electric utility service costs and committee term expirations.

• Appointment of Pine Mountain Regional Library Board Member
• Modifying the Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) Inter-participant Contract
• Awarding Allen – Smith Consulting for FY2022 CDBG Project grant writing
• Awarding Engineering, Design, and Construction Administration Contract for 2021 CDBG Project
• Purchase of Greatest Generation Park Pond Fountain Pump Replacement

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved a 120-day moratorium on new construction or relocation of convenience stores, based on the Downtown Master Plan showing excessive saturation. The council also approved several contracts and purchases, including a $27,046.50 fountain pump replacement, and tabled the library board appointment.

• Approved 120-day moratorium on new convenience store construction/relocation (unanimous)
• Authorized removal of 7% cap on Electric Cities of Georgia joint-purchasing agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized demolition of Macedonia Baptist Church at 210 Daniel Street (unanimous)
• Awarded grant writing services for FY2022 CDBG to Allen-Smith Consulting pending DCA approval (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering contract for 2022 CDBG to ESG Engineering (unanimous)
• Authorized $27,046.50 purchase of fountain pump from Lake Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved Historic Preservation Commission Bylaws (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Pine Mountain Regional Library Board member (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review three Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for specific properties. The commission will also work toward the finalization of HPC Bylaws.

• COA#1: 103 E. Gordon Street (Jared Huckaby)
• COA#2: 208 S. Center Street (Dave Piper)
• COA#3: 201 S. Center Street (Broderick Foster)
• Finalization of HPC Bylaws

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior modifications at 103 E. Gordon Street (Hometown Printers), new signage at 208 S. Center Street (Fun 101 WTGA), and signage compliance at 201 S. Center Street (Battle City Games). All approvals were unanimous. The commission also discussed draft bylaws for a future vote and noted a board resignation.

• Approved exterior modifications for restaurant buildout at 103 E. Gordon Street (unanimous)
• Approved new signage at 208 S. Center Street for DDA Facade Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 201 S. Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss revisions to Trash Ordinance 1157 and setting a rent rate for a vacant 3-bedroom unit. The meeting also includes updates on paving projects and potential authorization for a Public Works Department truck.

• Revision to Trash Ordinance 1157
• Setting rent rate for vacant 3-bedroom unit
• Authorization of Public Works Department truck
• Appointment of one new Historic Preservation Commission member
• Paving project update

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved modifying the paving list to remove North Bethel and add South Bethel, and authorized TSPLOST funding for lead water service inventory and replacements. They also set rent for a vacant 3-bedroom unit at $671/month (4-1), tabled a trash ordinance revision, approved a new dump truck purchase, appointed a Historic Preservation Commission member, and accepted a $6,130.03 refund from ECG.

• Approved paving list change: North Bethel to South Bethel, with TSPLOST funding for lead service work (unanimous)
• Set rent for vacant 3-bedroom unit at $671/month (4-1, Reeves no)
• Tabled trash ordinance 1157 revision to a future meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of GM 3500 dump truck for $56,227 (unanimous)
• Appointed Matt Crawford to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $6,130.03 ECG refund to be escrowed for utility debt (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several operational items, including setting a rent rate for a vacant 3-bedroom unit, revising trash ordinance 1157, authorizing a new Public Works truck, appointing a Historic Preservation Commission member, and approving a refund from Electric Cities of Georgia. The agenda also includes student essay readings and reports from city officials.

• Discussion and authorization to set vacant 3-bedroom unit rent rate
• Discussion and approval of revision to trash ordinance 1157
• Discussion and authorization of Public Works Department truck
• Discussion and authorization of 1 new Historic Preservation Commission appointment
• Discussion and approval of FY21 year-end settlement refund from Electric Cities of Georgia

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved modifying the paving list to remove North Bethel and add South Bethel, and authorized TSPLOST funding for lead water service inventory and replacements. They also set rent for a vacant 3-bedroom unit at $671/month (4-1), tabled a trash ordinance revision, approved a new dump truck purchase, appointed a Historic Preservation Commission member, and accepted a $6,130.03 refund from Electric Cities of Georgia.

• Approved paving list change: North Bethel removed, South Bethel added, TSPLOST funds authorized for lead service work (unanimous)
• Set rent for vacant 3-bedroom unit at $671/month (4-1, Reeves no)
• Tabled trash ordinance 1157 revision to a future agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of GM 3500 dump truck for $56,227 from Buyers Chevrolet (unanimous)
• Appointed Matt Crawford to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $6,130.03 ECG refund to be escrowed for power utility debt (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to discuss the rent rate for a vacant three-bedroom unit. The agenda also includes other business and adjournment, with no other specific items listed.

• Discussion of vacant 3-bedroom unit rent rate

The Thomaston City Council held a work session to discuss rental rates for vacant three-bedroom units. Councilmembers debated whether to increase rents for new tenants, with concerns about affordability for current tenants on fixed incomes. No formal action was taken; the city manager will gather more information for a future work session.

• No action taken on vacant unit rent rates; further study planned
• City manager to work with housing authority director on rent rate data
• Work session adjourned unanimously

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will consider adopting the Downtown Master Plan, discuss a joint sewer agreement with the IDA, and set a rent rate for a vacant city-owned unit. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports from city staff.

• Adoption of Downtown Master Plan
• Discussion and authorization of IDA Joint Sewer Agreement
• Discussion and authorization to set vacant 3-bedroom unit rent rate
• Authorization of requisition for self-contained breathing apparatuses for Fire Department
• Authorization to execute listing agreement for Pobiddy Road property

The Thomaston City Council voted 4-1 to not accept the Community Relations Committee's recommendation to remove the R.E. Lee name from the building. The council also unanimously adopted the Downtown Master Plan, authorized a joint sewer agreement with the county and IDA, approved fire department equipment purchases, and tabled a discussion on setting rent for a vacant 3-bedroom unit.

• Rejected Community Relations Committee recommendation to remove R.E. Lee name (4-1)
• Adopted Downtown Master Plan unanimously
• Authorized Mayor to execute IDA Joint Sewer Agreement unanimously
• Approved fire and police department agility tests unanimously
• Approved purchase of self-contained breathing apparatuses for Fire Department unanimously
• Authorized City Manager and City Attorney to reach out to Upson County Manager regarding Pobiddy Road Property agreement unanimously
• Tabled setting rent rate for vacant 3-bedroom unit

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority approved a facade grant for Baby Lane's, established three subcommittees, and authorized a joint Christmas event with the Chamber. The board also discussed by-law revisions and received updates on the Master Plan and Rural Zone application.

• Approved minutes of Feb 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of DDA Subcommittees (unanimous)
• Approved Facade Grant Application for Baby Lane's at 206 S. Center Street (unanimous)
• Authorized joint Christmas event with TU Chamber on 12/11 (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to consider a rezoning request, several city manager reports, and potential appropriations. Key items include a public hearing on rezoning 204 Park Lane for a childcare program, discussion of a master plan, and authorization of funds for a police crime suppression unit and additional code enforcement staff.

• Public hearing and possible rezoning of 204 Park Lane (5.706 acres) from R1 to R2 for Stone Well Worship Center childcare program
• Authorization to appropriate $225,000 for a Crime Suppression Unit in the Police Department
• Authorization to appropriate $90,000 to hire two additional Code Enforcement staff members
• Discussion of setting vacant unit (3 bedroom) rent rate
• Discussion of animals within city limits

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved a conditional rezoning for Stone Well Worship Center at 204 Park Lane to allow a childcare program, appropriated $225,000 for a Crime Suppression Unit and $90,000 for two code enforcement staff, and approved combining code enforcement and animal control positions plus an executive assistant with a $30,750 budget amendment. The council also tabled a discussion on setting rent for a vacant 3-bedroom unit and made appointments to the Downtown Authority and Historic Preservation Commission.

• Approved rezoning of 204 Park Lane to R2 conditional for childcare/daycare use (unanimous)
• Appropriated $225,000 for Crime Suppression Unit and $90,000 for two code enforcement staff (unanimous)
• Approved combining code enforcement and animal control positions under police department and adding executive assistant (unanimous)
• Tabled setting rent rate for vacant 3-bedroom unit (unanimous)
• Appointed Catherine Baity to Downtown Authority Development and Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Luke Haney to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider three Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on Church and Center Streets, discuss the CLG evaluation and HPC resumes, and review HPC bylaws. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and adopting the agenda.

• COA#1: 118 Church Street (Mr. Woody Heath)
• COA#2: 206 S. Center Street (Mrs. Melissa Lane)
• COA#3: 108 S. Church Street (Colony Bank)
• CLG Evaluation/HPC Resumes discussion
• HPC Bylaws Discussion

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission tabled a Certificate of Appropriateness request for a rooftop lounge/bar at 118 Church Street until the applicant can attend. The commission approved a signage, paint, and awning request for Baby Lane's at 206 S. Center Street, contingent on colors matching the DDA Facade Grant palette, and approved Colony Bank's signage replacement at 108 S. Church Street. Members also approved their resumes for the Certified Local Government application and discussed new bylaws and board vacancies.

• Approved minutes of July 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness for rooftop lounge at 118 Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved signage, paint, and awnings for Baby Lane's at 206 S. Center Street, contingent on color palette (unanimous)
• Approved Colony Bank signage replacement at 108 S. Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved personal resumes for CLG application and authorized proceeding (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will vote on a new alcohol ordinance and associated license fees. The meeting also covers the award of a bid for 2021 TSPLOST paving improvements and the purchase of fire department equipment. Additionally, the council will authorize a zoning modification for Ordinance No. 1158 and approve community development rent rates.

• Adoption of Alcohol Ordinance
• Adoption of Alcohol License Fees
• Discussion / Authorization of 2021 TSPLOST Paving Improvement Bid Award
• Authorization of Zoning Modification for Ordinance No. 1158 Defining Major Streets
• Discussion of Fire Department Pumper Truck Purchase

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several items including paving improvement bids, community development rent rates, and an alcohol ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a fire department pumper truck purchase and a moratorium resolution.

• 2021 TSPLOST Paving Improvement Bid Award
• Approval of Community Development Rent Rates
• Adoption of Alcohol Ordinance
• Adoption of Alcohol License Fees
• Zoning Modification for Ordinance No. 1158

The Thomaston City Council approved a $1,295,704.25 paving contract with Quality Construction by McLeRoy, adopted a new alcohol license ordinance and fees, and approved a moratorium resolution. The council also authorized $225,000 for a four-member crime suppression unit and $90,000 for two additional code enforcement staff, despite one no vote. A HUD 80% fair market rental rate of $536 per month was approved for one specific vacant unit, with one councilmember voting no.

• Approved the August 13 and August 17, 2021 meeting minutes with two additions.
• Adopted the agenda with changes, including moving the TSPLOST paving item to the top and tabling a zoning modification.
• Approved the lowest bid of $1,295,704.25 from Quality Construction by McLeRoy for the 2021 TSPLOST paving improvement project.
• Approved the HUD 80% fair market rental rate of $536.00 per month for one specific vacant unit (vote: 4-1, Reeves no).
• Approved a $73,440.00 expenditure to Hilltop Woodshop for cabinet replacement in nine community development units.
• Approved issuing a commitment letter to negotiate financing for a Pierce Enforcer pumper truck from Ten-8.
• Adopted the alcohol license ordinance and its fees, with new provisions including a security camera requirement.
• Adopted the moratorium resolution, with provisions for alcohol licenses deleted for existing convenience stores and lifted for self-storage units.

City Council

The Thomaston City Council unanimously tabled a discussion on increasing rental rates for newly vacant city-owned housing units until the city attorney can research the legalities. The council also unanimously approved a modified trash ordinance requiring receptacles to be returned within 24 hours, and set the 2021 city millage rate at 3.32% and the joint project rate at 3.7%, both rollback rates. No action was taken on a proposed rewrite of the alcohol ordinance, which was only discussed.

• Tabled city-owned housing rental rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved modified trash ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 city millage rate of 3.32% and joint project rate of 3.7% (unanimous)
• Approved entering right of entry agreements for abating substandard conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with item order change (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council held a work session on August 13, 2021, and voted unanimously to table the rent rates discussion until Councilmember Reeves could participate. They also discussed COVID-19 protocols, agreeing to encourage mask-wearing and follow CDC guidelines, and to coordinate with Upson County. Updates were given on the Lake Thomaston ribbon cutting, a new citizen engagement platform, and code enforcement efforts.

• Tabled rent rates discussion until Councilmember Reeves present (unanimous)
• Agreed to encourage staff mask-wearing and follow CDC COVID-19 protocols
• Agreed to coordinate with Upson County on COVID-19 guidelines for shared building

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving a SPLOST intergovernmental agreement, a resolution for rural zone designation, and a fire truck donation. They will also discuss modifying rules for temporary certificates of occupancy for residential structures and approving the sale of two surplus police vehicles.

• Approval of SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement
• Approval of Resolution for Rural Zone Designation
• Discussion of Ordinance Modification for Temporary Certificates of Occupancy Regarding Residential Structures
• Approval of Resolution for Fire Truck Donation
• Approval of Two Surplus Police Vehicles

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved several items, including a SPLOST intergovernmental agreement, a resolution supporting rural zone designation (Resolution 11-2021), and a resolution to transfer a fire truck (Resolution 10-2021). They also authorized auctioning two surplus police vehicles via sealed bid. The council declined to modify codes to allow temporary certificates of occupancy for residential structures.

• Approved SPLOST intergovernmental agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 11-2021 for rural zone designation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 10-2021 for fire truck donation (unanimous)
• Authorized auction of two surplus police vehicles via sealed bid (unanimous)
• Declined to modify ordinance for temporary certificates of occupancy (consensus)

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss its bylaws and conflict disclosure, and hear two certificate of appropriateness requests for properties on West Main and North Church streets. The commission will also discuss a green paint issue at 105 S. Hightower Street and acknowledge a thank-you letter from 201 N. Hightower Street.

• COA#1: 200 West Main Street, applicant Ms. Colby Salter
• COA#2: 99 N. Church Street, applicant Ms. Leigh Hunt
• Discussion of green paint at 105 S. Hightower Street
• Discussion of HPC bylaws and conflict of interest disclosure
• Thank-you letter from 201 N. Hightower Street

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for new signage: one for Co & Company at 200 W Main Street and one for Good Boy Grooming at 99 N. Church Street, the latter contingent on a smaller rendering. The commission also discussed paint color authority and bylaws, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved COA for new signage at Co & Company, 200 W Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved COA for new signage at Good Boy Grooming, 99 N. Church Street, contingent on smaller rendering (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2020 audit presentation and consider several administrative updates. Items for discussion or approval include TSPLOST road projects, electric department compensation adjustments, and a broadband plan amendment.

• Presentation of 2020 Audit
• Approval of TSPLOST Additional Roads
• Compensation Adjustments for Electric Department
• Authorization of Modification to City Electric Codes
• Authorization and Adoption of Façade Grant

The Thomaston City Council approved a $24,525.75 pay rate increase for the electric department, with Mayor J.D. Stallings casting the tie-breaking vote after a 2-2 split. The council also approved additional roads for paving under TSPLOST, a modification to electric codes allowing contractors to use 2017 requirements until January 2022, a hazard mitigation plan including epidemics, $10,000 for a facade grant program, a GEFA loan modification, and an alcohol resolution for a November ballot measure on distilled spirits. The broadband plan was struck from the agenda, and rent prices for community development properties were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved minutes of June 29, July 2, July 16, and May 19 meetings unanimously.
• Adopted agenda with added topic on principal community development properties and rent.
• Approved additional roads for paving under TSPLOST unanimously.
• Approved $24,525.75 electric department pay increase with mayor's tie-breaking vote.
• Approved resolution allowing contractors to use 2017 electric code until January 2022.
• Approved hazard mitigation plan including epidemics unanimously.
• Approved $10,000 for facade grant program unanimously.
• Authorized mayor to sign documentation for November ballot on distilled spirits package sales.

City Council

The Thomaston City Council approved a motion to set crossing guard pay at $15.00 per hour, with a step increase to $18.00 per hour after five years of service. The vote was unanimous among the four councilmembers present (Reeves had left early). Other discussions included trash service complaints, a police agility test, a crime suppression unit, and road resurfacing changes, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved crossing guard pay at $15.00 per hour, increasing to $18.00 per hour after 5 years of service (motion by Head, seconded by Greathouse; unanimous vote of 4 present).
• Discussed but did not vote on: trash route changes by GFL (rerouting on August 23, additional truck, catch-up by end of September).
• Discussed but did not vote on: police department agility test and electric journeyman lineman compensation.
• Discussed but did not vote on: adding a crime suppression unit to the police department.
• Discussed but did not vote on: revised FY24 resurfacing list.
• Homelessness topic deferred to regular council meeting on July 20, 2021.
• Mayor proposed scheduling a meeting with landlords to discuss code enforcement issues (no action taken).

City Council

The Thomaston Mayor and City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss and take action on modifications to the City-County Sewer Contract. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 2, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the City-County meeting room.

• Action on modifications to the City-County Sewer Contract

The Thomaston Mayor and City Council held a special called meeting on July 2, 2021, and unanimously approved a motion to authorize Mayor J.D. Stallings to execute the city-county sewer contract after reviewing recent modifications. The vote was carried out with all present councilmembers voting yes. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:13 a.m.

• Approved and authorized Mayor Stallings to execute the city-county sewer contract after reviewing modifications (motion by Councilmember Head, seconded by Councilmember Reeves; unanimous vote).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:13 a.m. (motion by Councilmember Head, seconded by Councilmember Reeves).

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold a public hearing on an annexation request for State Farm at 1070 Highway 19 N, and will discuss and potentially approve several items including a Juneteenth holiday, the MEAG Power Solar Project, and an amendment to the Silver Town Tank/Verizon Wireless agreement. The meeting also includes introductions, reports, and an executive session.

• Public hearing on annexation request of State Farm at 1070 Highway 19 N
• Discussion/approval of Juneteenth holiday
• Discussion/approval of MEAG Power Solar Project
• Discussion/approval of Silver Town Tank / Verizon Wireless Agreement (Amendment 4)
• Introduction of new Economic Development Coordinator Taylor Smith

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved the annexation of 1.170 acres at 1070 Highway 19 N for State Farm, adopting Ordinance 1155 with C-2 zoning. They also approved adding Juneteenth as an official city holiday, executed an updated Verizon Wireless agreement for the Silvertown water tower, and authorized documents for GEFA Loan #CW2020033. No action was taken on the MEAG Power Solar Project, and the millage rate discussion was informational only.

• Approved annexation of State Farm property at 1070 Highway 19 N, 1.170 acres, C-2 zoning (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1155 for the annexation (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth as official city holiday in personnel policy (unanimous)
• Approved and executed Verizon Wireless agreement amendment 4 for Silvertown water tower (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of GEFA Loan #CW2020033 documents (unanimous)
• Approved special called meeting for July 2, 2021 at 9am (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 1 and June 11, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on a State Farm annexation request, a proposed Juneteenth holiday, a solar project with MEAG Power, and a loan authorization. The council will also discuss the 2021 tax digest and millage rate.

• Public hearing on annexation of State Farm property at 1070 Highway 19 N
• Discussion/approval of Juneteenth holiday
• Discussion/approval of MEAG Power Solar Project
• Authorization for GEFA Loan # CW2020033
• Discussion of 2021 Tax Digest and Millage Rate

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved the annexation of 1.170 acres at 1070 Highway 19 N for State Farm, adopting Ordinance 1155 with a C-2 zoning designation. The council also approved adding Juneteenth as an official city holiday, executed an updated Verizon Wireless agreement for the Silvertown water tower, and authorized the GEFA Loan #CW2020033. No action was taken on the MEAG Power Solar Project, and the millage rate discussion was tabled with a recommendation to use a rollback rate of 3.323.

• Approved annexation of State Farm property at 1070 Highway 19 N, adopting Ordinance 1155 (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth as an official city holiday, adding it to personnel policy (unanimous)
• Approved and executed updated Verizon Wireless agreement for Silvertown water tower, subject to City Attorney review (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of GEFA Loan #CW2020033 (unanimous)
• Approved special called meeting for July 2, 2021, at 9am to ratify sewer agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 1 and June 11, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on annexation with no public comments (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council held a special called meeting on June 11, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the Thomaston-Upson Government Complex. Mayor J.D. Stallings presided, with Councilmembers Don J. eves and Doug Head present. The council approved the recommendation of ESG Engineering to award the contract for the Thomaston Fire Station HAWK Signal project to Reedwick, LLC in the amount of $79,550.00. The project involves installation of a HAWK signal, including stop bar, directional boring, steel strain poles, and traffic signal installation.

• Approved the contract award for the Thomaston Fire Station HAWK Signal project to Reedwick, LLC for $79,550.00
• Accepted the recommendation of ESG Engineering, which had received three responsive bids and found Reedwick, LLC to be the lowest bidder

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 1, 2021, to consider several administrative and operational items. Key actions include discussion and possible approval of a city-county sewer contract, adoption of an ordinance setting a uniform base charge for all utilities, and authorization to dispose of surplus fire department property. The meeting will also include reports from the city attorney, clerk, engineer, and manager, plus an update from the Industrial Development Authority.

• Discussion/approval of city-county sewer contract
• Ordinance to adopt a uniform base charge for all utilities
• Authorization of MEAG voting delegate and alternate
• Disposal of surplus property in the Fire Department
• Approval of minutes from May 18 and May 21, 2021 meetings

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved changes to the city-county sewer contract, adopted Ordinance No. 1154 establishing a uniform base charge for all utilities, and authorized the disposal of a surplus fire truck. The council also renewed the city manager's contract with a 5% pay increase and created part-time police and fire positions. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Councilmember Greathouse absent.

• Approved changes to city-county sewer contract (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1154 for uniform utility base charge (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor as MEAG voting delegate, City Manager as alternate (4-0)
• Approved surplus/donation of 1988 ladder truck to Lincoln Park VFD (4-0)
• Approved transfer of property from OBA to City and County (4-0)
• Renewed City Manager's contract with 5% pay increase (4-0)
• Approved creation of part-time police and fire positions (4-0)

City Council

The Thomaston Mayor and City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve a city-county sewer contract and to clarify the intent of an alcohol license moratorium. The meeting is open to the public virtually via the city's YouTube page.

• Discussion/approval of City-County Sewer Contract
• Discussion/clarification of the intent of the alcohol license moratorium

The Thomaston City Council held a special called work session on May 24, 2021, to discuss the city-county sewer contract and clarify the intent of the alcohol license moratorium. No formal action was taken, but the council reached consensus that no new licenses should be issued for businesses under the moratorium until after the November 2021 expiration date.

• No formal action taken; meeting was a work session
• Consensus reached: no new alcohol licenses under moratorium until after November 2021 expiration

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to approve the 2021 TSPLOST paving list and discuss the 2022 SPLOST, along with other items such as a sewer contract, alcohol license moratorium, solar customer charges, and new financial software. The agenda includes several discussion items and potential actions, but no specific dollar amounts or street names are listed.

• Approval of 2021 TSPLOST Paving List
• Discussion of 2022 SPLOST
• Discussion of City-County Sewer Contract (set work session date)
• Authorization to adopt ordinance for city charges/buy-back provision for solar customers
• Authorization to execute/purchase new financial software suite

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved the 2021 TSPLOST paving list, choosing to pave full roads rather than segments using methodology C with a reassessment next year. The council also voted to move forward with a 35% joint agreement for the 2022 SPLOST, keeping the language broad for fund use. Additional approvals included an ordinance for solar customer charges/buy-back provisions, purchase of a new financial software suite, and disposal of surplus items. The council rescheduled the June 15 meeting to June 29 and cancelled the July 6 meeting.

• Approved 2021 TSPLOST paving list — full roads, methodology C, reassessment next year (unanimous)
• Moved forward with 2022 SPLOST 35% joint agreement with broad fund-use language (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance for city charges/buy-back provision for solar customers (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of new financial software suite (unanimous)
• Authorized disposal of surplus items (unanimous)
• Approved meeting date changes: June 15 moved to June 29, July 6 cancelled (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 4 and May 7 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council voted to continue the school zone RedSpeed system, with Councilmember Middlebrooks dissenting. The city manager also reported that the USDA requires the city to collect demographic data, including an optional survey on utility applications, as part of the sewer improvement program. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued school zone RedSpeed system (4-1, Middlebrooks no)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:46pm

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals and several notable items. These include a discussion of road paving, appointments to the library board, MEAG Power settlements, a broadband-ready community ordinance, and the purchase of AXON Tasers. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a possible executive session.

• Discussion of road paving
• Approval of appointment to Thomaston-Upson Library Board
• Approval of MEAG Power 2020 year-end settlement and telecom project settlement
• Approval/discussion of Broadband Ready Community Ordinance
• Approval of purchase of AXON Tasers

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved the purchase of 25 AXON tasers for $78,487.50 over five years, funded partly by Redspeed funds. They also approved MEAG Power year-end settlements, a broadband-ready ordinance, and a power cost adjustment for utility bills. The road paving project was tabled for further cost analysis.

• Approved purchase of 25 AXON tasers for $78,487.50 (unanimous)
• Approved MEGA Power 2020 Year-End Settlement of $371,156.00 (unanimous)
• Approved MEGA Power 2020 Telecom Project Year-End Settlement of $1,272.00 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution updating Open Records Officers (unanimous)
• Approved Broadband Ready Community Ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized auction of surplus furniture after 15-day legal ad (unanimous)
• Reenacted power cost adjustment of $0.0002031 per 1,000 kilowatts, May–December (unanimous)
• Tabled road paving project pending additional cost estimates

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to consider two annexations on Hwy 19 North, approve a Flock camera system, and discuss reissuing a moratorium. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and a public hearing on the annexations.

• Public hearing on annexation of 2.00 acres (Upson County Farm Bureau, Inc., Hwy 19 North, C-2 zoning)
• Annexation of 2.823 acres (McLeRoy Rentals, LLC, Hwy 19 North, C-2-C conditional zoning)
• Approval of authorization to proceed with Flock camera system
• Approval of Georgia EPD Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund for former police department at 613 North Church Street
• Discussion/approval of reissuance of moratorium

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved two annexations on Highway 19 North: 2.823 acres as C-2 zoning for Upson County Farm Bureau (Ordinance 1149) and 2.00 acres as C-2-C conditional zoning for McLeRoy Rentals (Ordinance 1150). The council also approved the Flock Camera System, a Georgia EPD underground storage tank trust fund agreement, a scope of work with Advanced Environmental Management, a common use agreement with Georgia Power, and phase one of the art memorial at Greatest Generation Memorial Park. The reissuance of the zoning moratorium was tabled to a special called meeting.

• Approved annexation of 2.823 acres as C-2 zoning for Upson County Farm Bureau (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 2.00 acres as C-2-C conditional zoning for McLeRoy Rentals (unanimous)
• Approved Flock Camera System (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia EPD Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund correction action agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Advanced Environmental Management scope of work (unanimous)
• Approved common use agreement with Georgia Power (unanimous)
• Approved phase one art memorial at Greatest Generation Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Tabled reissuance of zoning moratorium to special called meeting

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several substantive items. They will vote on accepting a property donation from B.F. Goodrich (Raytheon Technologies), approve a utility pole audit with TRC, and consider an amendment to the sign ordinance. The council will also discuss the animal control ordinance and make a library board appointment.

• Acceptance of property donation from B.F. Goodrich (Raytheon Technologies)
• Approval of Joint Use Attachment Audit between City and TRC (utility poles)
• Appointment to Thomaston-Upson Library Board
• Approval of Amendment to Sign Ordinance
• Discussion of Animal Control Ordinance

The Thomaston City Council approved an amendment to the sign ordinance to allow projecting wall signs with specific requirements, and voted to reinstate public comment and reopen meetings to the public, effective on or after April 8, 2021. The council also approved accepting a donated property from B.F. Goodrich (Raytheon Technologies), tabled a joint use audit with TRC, and discussed but took no action on animal control ordinance updates and a library board appointment.

• Approved the minutes of the March 16, 2021 meeting as written.
• Approved the agenda with an added item on reinstating public comment and reopening meetings.
• Approved acceptance of donated property from B.F. Goodrich (Raytheon Technologies), contingent on clear title and no debt.
• Tabled the joint use attachment audit between the City and TRC.
• Approved an amendment to the sign ordinance to allow projecting wall signs with setbacks and specific requirements.
• Approved hiring a court reporter for alcohol license hearings.
• Approved reinstating public comment and opening regular city council meetings to the public, following the Governor's orders.

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider modifying the alcohol ordinance and to set a hearing for an alcohol suspension. The meeting is virtual and open to the public via the city's YouTube page.

• Approval of modification to alcohol ordinance
• Set hearing for alcohol suspension

The Thomaston City Council approved an amendment to the alcohol ordinance that introduces a graduated penalty schedule for violations, replacing the current 90-day suspension. The council also authorized legal representation for the alcohol hearings and tentatively set hearing dates for April 16 and April 23. The amendment passed despite two abstentions and one no vote, after a brief recess to review parliamentary rules.

• Approved appointment of legal representation for Council for alcohol hearings (unanimous)
• Set hearing dates for alcohol suspension cases tentatively for April 16 and April 23 at 9:00 a.m.
• Approved amendment to alcohol ordinance with penalty schedule (2-1, 2 abstentions)
• Motion to table the amendment failed due to lack of a second

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including appointments, tax anticipation notes for USDA interim financing, a bond ordinance, amendments to the cemetery ordinance and service charges, a moratorium discussion on self-storage facilities, and authorization of a contract for a zoning rewrite. The agenda also includes routine reports from city officials and an executive session.

• Approval of Tax Anticipation Notes (TANS) for USDA Interim Financing
• Approval and Authorization of Bond Ordinance
• Amendment to Cemetery Ordinance – Section 30-3, iii, Horizontal Markers
• Amendment to Schedule of Service Charges
• Authorization to Execute Contract for Zoning Rewrite

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved several financial and administrative items, including $1.95M in Tax Anticipation Notes from West Central Georgia Bank at 0.780% interest, a $93,205 backhoe purchase, and a $65,000 zoning ordinance rewrite contract. They also confirmed two appointments, amended the cemetery and service charge ordinances, and authorized a draft proposal for a Flock camera system (4-1). No action was taken on a self-storage moratorium request.

• Approved $1.95M Tax Anticipation Notes from West Central Georgia Bank at 0.780% (unanimous)
• Approved $93,205 Caterpillar Backhoe Loader purchase from Yancey Bros. (unanimous)
• Approved $65,000 zoning ordinance rewrite contract with William Johnston (unanimous)
• Approved Oasis Nichols as Deputy City Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Kyle McGee as Public Works Director (unanimous)
• Approved cemetery ordinance amendment allowing non-veteran markers in specified sections (unanimous)
• Approved service charge amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized draft of Flock Camera System proposal (4-1)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will consider several administrative actions, including creating a Public Works Director position with a salary range, amending the cemetery ordinance, and authorizing city engineer contracts. They will also discuss a Brown Bag ordinance, concert permits for the Chamber of Commerce at Silvertown Ball Park, and the demolition of the old municipal building.

• Approval of appointments to the Community Relations Committee
• Authorization to execute City Engineer Contract and USDA contract
• Amendment to Cemetery Ordinance adding single grave lots (Section G, 59-230)
• Creation of Public Works Director position and salary range
• Discussion of concert and special event permits for Chamber of Commerce at Silvertown Ball Park

The Thomaston City Council approved several items, including the annual engineering contract with ESG Engineering, a $448,023 engineering contract for a USDA grant, an ordinance allowing single grave lots in Section G of the cemetery, and the creation of a Public Works Director position with a salary range of $64,179.32 to $86,472.74. The council also tabled appointments to the Community Relations Committee until the next meeting, and discussed but took no action on a brown bag ordinance, concert permits, and demolition of the old municipal building.

• Approved minutes of February 12, 16, 19, and 23, 2021, as written.
• Approved agenda as amended, tabling Community Relations Committee appointments to next meeting.
• Approved motion to select Community Relations Committee members from each district, two-year term, super majority vote, names due by March 12.
• Approved City Engineering Contract with ESG Engineering, subject to City Attorney review.
• Approved engineering contract for USDA grant/loan, lump sum $448,023.
• Adopted ordinance allowing single grave lots in Section G, with flush markers only.
• Approved Public Works Director job description and pay scale ($64,179.32 to $86,472.74).
• Held executive session for personnel and potential litigation; no action taken on other discussed items.

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution that pledges the city's full faith and credit to secure funding for USDA sewer improvements. The agenda includes only this action item, along with routine opening and adjournment procedures.

• Resolution pledging full faith and credit for USDA sewer improvements funding

The Thomaston City Council unanimously authorized a resolution pledging full faith and credit to secure $3.2 million in USDA financing for sewer improvements, covering costs above the $2.8 million deficit. The funds will support renovation and rehabilitation of wastewater facilities, including Town Branch, Bell Creek, and the interceptor line. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized resolution pledging full faith and credit for $3.2M USDA sewer financing (5-0)
• Approved funding for sewer improvements including Town Branch, Bell Creek, and interceptor line

City Council

The scheduled meeting consists of an opening, an executive session, and other business. No specific legislative items or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

The Thomaston City Council met in a called session and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel. After the closed session, the council returned to open meeting and adjourned without taking any public votes or making substantive decisions.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel discussion (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close executive session and return to open meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will vote on several contracts and approvals, including USDA sewer system improvements, demolition of the Water Department office building, and appointments to city committees. They will also discuss a capacity sale agreement with MEAG, possibly rescinding a utility rate increase, and Lake Thomaston. The meeting is virtual via YouTube.

• Approval of USDA Sewer System Improvements – Contract A – WPCP Upgrades
• Approval of USDA Sewer System Improvements – Contract B – Town Branch Interceptor
• Approval of Demolition of Water Department Office Building N. Center Street
• Discussion to Rescind Utility Rate Increase
• Approval of Sidewalk Contract Panel Replacement and ADA

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved two major sewer system improvement contracts, contingent on USDA approval: a $4,355,000 bid from Lakeshore Engineering for sewer plant upgrades and a $2,596,366 bid from United Grading and Excavating for the Town Branch interceptor. The council also approved a $9,000 demolition bid for the water department office building, a $54,909.26 sidewalk panel contract, and a $20,000 ADA sidewalk contract. Additionally, they suspended the power cost adjustment for 90 days and approved several appointments and surplus declarations.

• Approved $4,355,000 sewer plant contract with Lakeshore Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $2,596,366 interceptor contract with United Grading and Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 demolition bid for water department office building at 340 N. Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved $54,909.26 sidewalk panel contract with Coggins Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 ADA sidewalk improvements contract (unanimous)
• Suspended power cost adjustment for 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Historic Preservation Commission and Tree Board (unanimous)
• Declared surplus ballistic vests and light bars; donated vests to Yatesville VFD (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including USDA sewer system improvements and sidewalk panel replacements, and discuss a capacity sale agreement with MEAG and a possible rescission of the power cost adjustment. The meeting also includes appointments to city committees and recognition of a police officer.

• Approval of USDA Sewer System Improvements – Contract A – WPCP Upgrades
• Approval of USDA Sewer System Improvements – Contract B – Town Branch Interceptor
• Approval of Sidewalk Contract Panel Replacement
• Approval of Sidewalk Contract ADA
• Discussion/Approval of Capacity Sale Agreement – MEAG

The Thomaston City Council approved two major sewer system improvement contracts, contingent on USDA approval: a $4,355,000 contract with Lakeshore Engineering for sewer plant upgrades and a $2,596,366 contract with United Grading and Excavating for the Town Branch interceptor. The council also approved a $9,000 demolition bid for the water department office building, a $54,909.26 sidewalk panel contract, a $20,000 ADA sidewalk contract, and a MEAG power capacity sale. Additionally, the council suspended the power cost adjustment for 90 days.

• Approved $4,355,000 sewer plant contract with Lakeshore Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $2,596,366 interceptor contract with United Grading and Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 demolition bid for water department office building (unanimous)
• Approved $54,909.26 sidewalk panel contract with Coggins Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 ADA sidewalk contract (unanimous)
• Approved MEAG power capacity sale of 3,076 kW at $6.00/kW to Sandersville (unanimous)
• Suspended power cost adjustment for 90 days (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lila Bryan and appointed Claude Burgess to Historic Preservation Commission, Dennis Boyt to Tree Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is holding a special called meeting, primarily to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The agenda also includes opening, other business, and adjournment, with no other specific items listed.

• Executive session to discuss personnel

The Thomaston City Council held a called meeting on February 12, 2021, and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel. After the closed session, the council unanimously voted to return to open meeting and then adjourned without taking any public votes or making substantive decisions.

• Unanimously approved entering executive session to discuss personnel
• Unanimously approved closing executive session and returning to open meeting
• Unanimously approved adjourning the meeting

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will consider several action items, including appointments to city committees, an IT agreement, purchase of a compact track loader and an F350 pickup truck, and a downtown master plan/market analysis. The council will also authorize furniture purchases, a sidewalk project, and demolition work, and discuss passive use of Lake Thomaston. Reports from the city attorney, clerk, engineer, and manager are on the agenda.

• Approval of appointments to Historic Preservation Commission and Thomaston Tree Board
• Approval of IT agreement (Information Technology)
• Approval of compact track loader and 2020-2021 F350 pickup truck
• Approval of Downtown Master Plan/Downtown Market Analysis
• Authorization for sidewalk project and water department demolition

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved several items, including a $68,000 IT services agreement with the county, a $75,556 compact track loader, a $47,200 F350 pickup truck, a $69,090 downtown master plan contract, and $33,539.25 in furniture purchases. They also created a five-member Community Relations Committee and tabled the sidewalk project award. The council allowed TULL 30 days to present findings on the Water Department building demolition.

• Approved IT services agreement with county, $68,000 annually (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of compact track loader from Yancey, $75,556 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 F350 pickup from Thomaston Ford, $47,200 (unanimous)
• Approved downtown master plan/market analysis contract with WLA Studios, $69,090 (unanimous)
• Approved furniture purchase from National Business Furniture, $33,539.25 (unanimous)
• Created Community Relations Committee with five members, each needing at least four council votes (unanimous)
• Tabled sidewalk project award (unanimous)
• Allowed TULL 30 days to present findings on Water Department building demolition (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to approve minutes, adopt the agenda, and hear reports from city officials. Key items include a bid for drainage improvements on Davis and West Walker Streets and appointments to city and joint city-county committees. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Approval of Davis Street and West Walker Street Drainage and Headwall Improvements Bid
• Approval of Appointments to City Committees and Joint City-County Committees
• Ante Litem Notice in City Attorney's Report
• Approval of minutes from January 5 and January 8, 2021

The Thomaston City Council unanimously approved a $174,420.24 bid for drainage and headwall improvements on Davis and West Walker Streets, awarded to Helix Group. They also approved purchasing the Tucker property for $75,000 and the Dobbs property for $6,500, and denied an ante-litem notice claim related to a city vehicle accident.

• Approved $174,420.24 bid to Helix Group for Davis/West Walker drainage and headwall improvements (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Tucker property (parcels T33 141, T33 142) for $75,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Dobbs property for $6,500 and conveyance to GDOT for fire station signal (unanimous)
• Denied ante-litem notice claim regarding city vehicle accident (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to city committees (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 5 and Jan 8 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston Mayor and City Council is holding a virtual called meeting. The agenda includes discussion of appointments to city committees, other business, and an executive session for potential action. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of appointments to city committees
• Executive session for potential action

The Thomaston City Council held a virtual called meeting on January 8, 2021, and unanimously approved a slate of appointments to city boards and authorities. The council also went into executive session to discuss pending litigation, real estate, and personnel, then returned to open session and adjourned.

• Approved agenda amendment moving Executive Session to Item B (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel (unanimous)
• Approved appointments: Harold Payne to Board of Zoning Appeals; Sharon King to City Ethics Commission; reappointed Angeline McGill and Doug Head to Downtown Development Authority; reappointed Robert Chatman to Zoning Commission; reappointed Dr. Barbara Worthy to Archives-Records Advisory Board; reappointed Chase Fallin and appointed Lonnie Joyce to Industrial Development Authority; reappointed Ryan Tucker and Steve Duke to Office Building Authority; reappointed John Brodnax to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:10 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several administrative items, including the selection of a consultant for a Downtown Revitalization Plan and authorizing contracts with McWright, LLC for new fire station construction. The agenda also includes annual appointments of city officials and updates to the cemetery ordinance.

• Authorization of contract documents with McWright, LLC for new fire station construction
• Selection of consultant for Downtown Revitalization Plan
• Amendment to Cemetery Ordinance regarding grave marker sizes in Southview Cemetery
• Approval of Timber Harvesting Ordinance
• Annual appointments of City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Clerk