Thomaston public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council approved the FY2023 budget, including a Fire Department Polaris side-by-side. The council also authorized several annual contracts and a 10-year joint projects agreement, while denying multiple individual requests for zoning and utility exceptions.
- Approved FY2023 budget including Fire Department Polaris (3-2)
- Approved Housing Authority FY2023 budget not to exceed $158,848.00 (Unanimous)
- Authorized 10-year Joint Projects Contract (4-0-1)
- Denied joint projects budget (4-0-1)
- Denied sewer capacity for 203 Walter Street (Unanimous)
- Denied LED sign for Smoke Shop in DDA district (Unanimous)
- Denied special use permit waiver for 109 Springdale Drive but waived application fees (Unanimous)
- Increased Deputy City Clerk annual salary to $69,000.00 (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council discussed three modifications to a contract made by the county, including the removal of I.T., the Gilmore Center, and the health insurance credit. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision regarding the signing of the contract.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
City Council approved the conversion of three traffic lights from North Hightower Street to Gordon Street into stop signs. The council also voted to petition Upson County for additional sewer capacity and approved a Language Access Plan for DCA.
- Approved replacing three traffic lights from North Hightower Street to Gordon Street with stop signs (Unanimous)
- Approved petitioning Upson County for additional sewer capacity for 203 Walter Street (Unanimous)
- Denied request for a flag pole memorial at the new fire station (2-3)
- Approved Language Access Plan for DCA (Unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor and City Manager to request 100% refund of ECG FY2022 year-end settlement and contract payment (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from November 4, November 15 (Budget), November 15 (Regular), and November 18 (Budget) (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council conducted a work session to discuss the Fiscal year 2023 budget. Discussions included housing authority cabinet replacements, fire department equipment, and employee benefits. No formal actions or votes were taken during this meeting.
City Council
City Council approved the 2023 road paving list funded by TSPLOST and adopted amendments to the animal ordinance and Chapter 38 regarding Service of Summons and Notice. The council also appointed a new member to the Tree Board. Discussions were held regarding a Fire Department memorial and the McIntosh Trail, but no actions were taken on those items.
- Approved 2023 road paving list (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to animal ordinance (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Chapter 38 - Service of Summons and Notice (Unanimous)
- Appointed Luke Haney to the Tree Board (Unanimous)
- Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council held a budget work session to review the 2023 budget summary, including police pay increases and Mount Vogel fees. No formal actions were taken during this meeting. A town hall meeting was scheduled for November 29 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss rate increases with the public.
- Scheduled town hall meeting for November 29 at 6:30 p.m. regarding rate increases
- No formal budget actions taken
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
The Historic Preservation Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for a new business and a historic door replacement. The commission also updated its membership application process and modified a signage recommendation for the Thomaston Train Depot.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Dutton River Threads signage at 117 W. Gordon St. (Unanimous)
- Approved door replacement at 113 W. Gordon St. (Unanimous)
- Updated recommendation for Thomaston Train Depot signage to require removal of foundation sign if Ponderosa Road Sign is used (Unanimous)
- Approved updated HPC Membership Nomination and Application Process (Unanimous)
- Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes with date correction to October 3 (Unanimous)
- Instructed Releaf owner to clean up window lettering and provide a conceptual design in December
City Council
The Mayor and City Council held a preliminary budget and work session meeting to discuss the Fiscal year 2023 budget. No formal actions were taken during this session.
City Council
The City Council approved two special use permits for businesses on North Center Street and Highway 19 North. Council also authorized the surplus of a 2014 Ford Taurus police vehicle. No action was taken regarding the railroad lot.
- Approved Special Use Permit for Day Spa at 517 North Center Street (Unanimous)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Vape Shop at 1091 Hwy 19 North Ste. B with conditions prohibiting THC, marijuana concentrates, paraphernalia, or CBD (Unanimous)
- Approved surplus of 2014 Ford Taurus police vehicle (Unanimous)
- Approved October 18 meeting minutes with addition of Councilmember Ryan Tucker to attendees (Unanimous)
- No action taken on Railroad Lot
Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved a $570 Facade Grant Reimbursement for Thomaston Chiropractic, after verifying all work was completed and paid. The board also discussed upcoming Main Street events (Fall Festival, Christmas Lane Market, Christmas Parade) and a post-parade concert at the Ritz Theater benefiting the Empty Stocking Fund. An update was given on city-owned properties within the DDA district, including the DDA Parking Lot, 209 S. Church St, and the former municipal building, with further discussion planned for a November 7 Strategic Visioning Session. The board also noted a $4,200 state grant for two remaining RC Cola Mural restorations.
- Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved $570.00 Facade Grant Reimbursement for Thomaston Chiropractic (unanimous)
- Discussed but took no vote on closing the Southside of the Square for parade/concert events
- Discussed but took no vote on city-owned properties within the DDA district
- Noted $4,200 Vibrant Communities Grant from GA Council for the Arts for mural restorations
- Discussed but took no vote on seasonal ribbons for the square; staff to research costs
- Adjourned at 3:03pm (unanimous)