Thomaston public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially take action regarding the prosecuting attorney. The agenda includes an executive session and discussion of this matter, along with other business.

• Executive session discussion
• Discussion and potential action regarding prosecuting attorney
• Other business

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on three annexation requests along Highway 19 North and Yatesville Highway, then discuss and potentially adopt the FY2024 budget, housing authority budget, water/sewer rates, power cost adjustments, and other ordinances. The meeting also includes appointments, a bar license discussion, and surplus of public works vehicles.

• Annexation A23-004: 1054 Highway 19 North, zoned General Commercial (C-2)
• Annexation A23-003: 1072 Highway 19 North, zoned General Commercial (C-2)
• Annexation A23-001: 0 Yatesville Highway, zoned Multifamily Residential (M-R)
• FY2024 Budget Ordinance and Housing Authority Budget
• Water and Sewer Rates Ordinance and Power Cost Adjustments

Zoning Commission

The Thomaston Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on recommendations for three annexation requests into the city. The properties are located on Highway 19 North and Yatesville Highway, with proposed zonings of General Commercial (C-2) and Multifamily Residential (M-R).

• Annexation A23-004: 1054 Highway 19 North, parcel 043 039A, requested by Stafford Thomaston, LLC, proposed C-2 zoning (no current county zoning)
• Annexation A23-003: 1072 Highway 19 North, parcel 043 039, requested by Karim Dodhia, proposed C-2 zoning (currently C-2 in Upson County)
• Annexation A23-001: 0 Yatesville Highway, parcel 057 033, requested by George Yu, proposed M-R zoning (currently A-R in Upson County)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority is holding a visioning session to set 2024 key objectives and create a short-term work plan for downtown economic development. The agenda is largely a facilitated planning exercise rather than a decision-making meeting, with no votes or specific action items listed.

• Economic development overview
• 2024 key objectives discussion
• Visioning exercise and short-term work plan
• Guidance on using the short-term work plan

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and related utility rate changes. The agenda includes a public hearing on the budget, introduction of ordinances to adopt the budget and new water, sewer, and electric power cost adjustment rates, and potential authorization of a storm water project on Spring Dale Drive. The council will also accept certified results from the November 7 municipal election.

• Public hearing on FY2024 budget
• Ordinance to adopt FY2024 budget
• Ordinance to adopt water rates
• Ordinance to adopt sewer rates
• Potential award of Spring Dale Drive Storm Water Project

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve minutes, consider facade grant reimbursement requests for three businesses, discuss upcoming events including the Small Business Passport and Christmas Lights Parade, and hold board elections. The board will also discuss a downtown visioning session scheduled for December 8.

• Facade grant reimbursement requests: 105 S. Center Street (Iron Solutions by Her), 108 E. Main Street (Main Street Deli), 113 S. Church Street (Thomaston Marketplace)
• Discussion of Small Business Passport event
• Discussion of Christmas Lights Parade
• Board elections
• Downtown Visioning Session on 12/8

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for 207 S. Church Street, discuss design guidelines, and receive an update on the Historic Resource Survey. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and addressing board vacancies.

• COA #1: 207 S. Church Street (Advanced Accounting)
• Design Guideline Discussion
• Historic Resource Survey Update
• Downtown Visioning Session - December 8th
• Expiring Board Seats and Board Vacancy

City Council

The Upson County Board of Commissioners and Thomaston City Council will hold a joint meeting. The agenda includes discussion and potential action regarding the FY2024 budget for joint projects and the operations of the civic center and recreation departments.

• FY2024 Budget for Joint Projects
• Civic center and recreation operations discussion

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2023, with an amended agenda. Key items include a second reading and official vote on an annexation request, discussion of the police department weapon surplus (including a public comment on a vetoed vote), and potential approval of a CDBG contract. The meeting also covers several other administrative and operational items.

• Annexation Application #A23-002 by Tussahaw Homes LLC for 1114 Highway 19 North, Parcel #043C 056, to be annexed and zoned General Commercial (C-2)
• Discussion of Police Department Weapon Surplus and public comment on vetoed vote
• Potential approval of CDBG contract award to K-Dug
• Discussion and potential adoption of resolution for Food Truck Court operating hours and fees
• Potential approval of FY2024 LMIG application for road improvements

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, discuss facade grant applications (including one for 104 N. Green St.), and plan upcoming Main Street events such as Small Business Saturday and the Christmas Lights Parade. The agenda also includes a 2024 events update and an executive session.

• Facade grant application for 104 N. Green St. (Leasable Spaces)
• Discussion of Small Business Saturday
• Discussion of Christmas Lights Parade
• 2024 events update
• Approval of DDA meeting minutes from 10/19/2023

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2023, with a second read and official vote on an annexation application, plus discussions and potential approvals on several items including a CDBG contract, a speed study, and a food truck resolution. Public comment will include a speaker on the vetoed police weapon surplus vote. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Second read/vote on annexation of 1114 Highway 19 North (Parcel #043C 056) for Tussahaw Homes LLC, zoned C-2
• Discussion of Police Department Weapon Surplus (public comment on vetoed vote)
• Potential approval to award CDBG contract to K-Dug
• Potential approval of speed study request on Bethel Street
• Potential adoption of resolution for food truck court operating hours and fees

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a second-read vote on annexing 1114 Highway 19 North and rezoning it to General Commercial (C-2). They will also discuss the police department weapon surplus, a pension update, and potential approval of several contracts and resolutions, including a CDBG contract award and a food truck court resolution.

• Second read and vote on annexation application A23-002 for 1114 Highway 19 North, parcel 043C 056, to be zoned C-2
• Discussion of Police Department weapon surplus (public comment by Andrew Nixon on vetoed vote)
• Potential approval to award CDBG contract to K-Dug
• Discussion and potential adoption of resolution for food truck court operating hours and fees
• Potential approval of FY2024 LMIG application for road improvements

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications, discuss design guidelines, and receive updates on the historic resource survey and the 110 E. Main Street property. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and adopting the agenda.

• COA #1: 104 N. Green Street (Leasable Units)
• COA #2: 207 S. Church Street (Advanced Accounting)
• 110 E. Main Street update
• Design Guideline Discussion
• Historic Resource Survey Update

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority is meeting to consider two facade grant applications, discuss upcoming downtown events, and begin discussion of the 2024 budget. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and an executive session.

• Facade grant application: 113 S. Center Street (Thomaston Marketplace)
• Facade grant application: 219 Thomas Street (Upson Beacon)
• Discussion of Downtown Fall Festival (Mule Days), Small Business Saturday, and Christmas Lights Parade
• 2024 DDA budget discussion

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold a second public hearing and first read on three annexation requests along Highway 19 North and Yatesville Highway, and discuss the police department weapon surplus veto, pension updates, and a potential CDBG contract award. Public comment will include remarks on the weapon surplus veto.

• Annexation A23-003: 1072 Highway 19 North, zoned C-2, requested by Karim Dodhia
• Annexation A23-002: 1114 Highway 19 North, zoned C-2, requested by Tussahaw Homes LLC
• Annexation A23-001: 0 Yatesville Highway, zoned M-R, requested by George Yu
• Discussion of Police Department weapon surplus and vetoed vote
• Potential approval of CDBG contract award to K-Dug

Zoning Commission

The Thomaston Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on recommendations for three annexation requests into the city. Two properties on Highway 19 North would be annexed and zoned General Commercial (C-2), while one on Yatesville Highway would be annexed and zoned Multifamily Residential (M-R). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and the agenda.

• Annexation request A23-003 by Karim Dodhia for 1072 Highway 19 North, parcel 043 039, zoned C-2
• Annexation request A23-002 by Tussahaw Homes LLC for 1114 Highway 19 North, parcel 043C 056, zoned C-2
• Annexation request A23-001 by George Yu for 0 Yatesville Highway, parcel 057 033, zoned M-R
• Public hearings and votes on each annexation request

Zoning Commission

The Thomaston Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on recommendations for three annexation requests. These requests involve bringing specific parcels from Upson County into the City of Thomaston with various zoning designations.

• Annexation of 1072 Highway 19 North to General Commercial (C-2)
• Annexation of 1114 Highway 19 North to General Commercial (C-2)
• Annexation of 0 Yatesville Highway to Multifamily Residential (M-R)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a NEOGOV platform expenditure, a real estate agreement for Po Biddy, and new city cemetery regulations. The council will also consider surplus police weapons and a fire chief salary range, and hear reports from city officials.

• Introduction of new Code Enforcement Officer Josh Murray
• Discussion and potential approval of NEOGOV platform expenditure
• Discussion and potential approval of Po Biddy Real Estate Agreement
• Discussion and potential approval of new City Cemetery Regulations
• Discussion and potential approval of Police Department Weapon Surplus and Fire Chief Salary Range

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for the former Reem's Jeweler's Building at 113 S. Center Street, hear presentations on design guidelines from Ethos Preservation and TSW Design, and receive an update on the Historic Resource Survey. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and adopting the agenda.

• COA #1: 113 S. Center Street – Former Reem's Jeweler's Building
• Design Guideline Presentations by Ethos Preservation and TSW Design
• Historic Resource Survey Update

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve minutes, discuss community projects, review facade grant applications for three properties, plan upcoming downtown events, and begin discussing the 2024 budget. The agenda includes both routine approvals and substantive discussions on grants and event planning.

• Facade grant applications for 105 S. Center Street (Iron Solutions by Her), 108 E. Main Street (Main Street Deli), and 511 N. Center Street (Suites A, B, C)
• Community Rock Garden presentation by Stephanie Byrom
• Discussion of Downtown Fall Festival (Mule Days), Small Business Saturday, Christmas Lights Parade, and 2024 event calendar
• 2024 DDA budget discussion

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will discuss and potentially adopt resolutions on property transfers, food truck court fees, a language access plan, and several agreements, including consulting and tax specialist contracts. They will also consider a water pump expenditure. The agenda includes routine reports and an executive session.

• Resolution to transfer former fire department property to DDA in exchange for a parking lot
• Resolution on food truck court fees and requirements
• Discussion and potential approval of Language Access Plan
• Discussion and potential approval of Allen-Smith Consulting Agreement Renewal
• Discussion and potential approval of Tax Specialist of Georgia -Southeast, LLC Agreement

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will meet to consider several resolutions and agreements, including property transfers for a DDA parking lot and fire station, food truck court fees and requirements, a language access plan, and consulting agreements. The meeting will also include reports from city officials and an executive session.

• Discussion and potential adoption of property transfers resolution for DDA parking lot and fire station
• Discussion and potential adoption of food truck court fees and requirements resolution
• Discussion and potential approval of language access plan
• Discussion and potential approval of Allen-Smith Consulting Agreement renewal
• Discussion and potential approval of Tax Specialist of Georgia -Southeast, LLC agreement

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a Crawley Street agreement, an animal ordinance amendment, police department vehicle purchases and a crossing guard pay increase, and food truck court fees. The agenda also includes presentations on Main Street and city promotions, and discussions on property transfers and zoning sign regulations.

• Discussion and potential approval of Crawley Street Agreement
• Discussion and potential adoption of Animal Ordinance Amendment to Article II 'Dogs and Cats' of Chapter 14
• Discussion and potential approval of purchase of two Police Department vehicles
• Discussion and potential approval of Police Department pay increase for Crossing Guard position
• Discussion of Food Truck Court fees and requirements

The City Council approved the purchase of up to five police vehicles using ARPA funds and a $171,105 contract for Crawley Street. The council also adopted an animal ordinance amendment and increased crossing guard pay. A temporary extension was granted for food trucks to operate in C-2 zoned lots until January 1, 2024.

• Approved $171,105 Crawley Street Agreement with Murphy Clearing and Grading Inc. (Unanimous)
• Adopted animal ordinance amendment to Article II 'Dogs and Cats' of Chapter 14 (Unanimous)
• Nominated Sarah Armstong to the Thomaston Tree Board (Unanimous)
• Approved food trucks with valid leases to operate in C-2 zoned lots until Jan 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Renewed GA-1 site lease with K2 Towers including $50 monthly increase (Unanimous)
• Increased crossing guard pay from $15.00 to $25.00 per hour (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of up to five police vehicles from Wade Ford using ARPA funds (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 10, August 15 (Regular), and August 15 (Joint Projects Budget) meetings (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission will consider five Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for properties in the historic district, including several on East Main Street and one on Thomas Street. The commission will also receive updates on the Historic Resource Survey and Design Guidelines. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and agenda.

• COA #1: 110 E. Main Street - Milltown Bath & Candle Co.
• COA #2: 110 E. Main Street - Battle Dress Apparel
• COA #3: 219 Thomas Street - The Upson Beacon (Facade Grant)
• COA #4: 108 E. Main Street - Main Street Deli
• COA #5: 105 S. Center Street - Iron Solutions by Her

The Commission approved five Certificates of Appropriateness for signage and exterior renovations at various downtown locations. One approval for 105 S. Center Street was made contingent on the use of brick stain. The board also received updates on the Historic Resource Survey and 2024 Design Guidelines.

• Approved COA for Milltown Bath & Candle Co. signage at 110 E. Main Street Suite A (unanimous)
• Approved COA for Battle Dress Apparel signage at 110 E. Main Street Suite C (unanimous)
• Approved COA for Upson Beacon building at 219 Thomas Street (unanimous)
• Approved COA for Main Street Deli at 108 E. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved COA for 105 S. Center Street contingent upon using brick stain (unanimous)
• Approved August 7th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the acquisition of two tracts of real estate on Po Biddy Road. The agenda includes specific parcels totaling over 159 acres, with no other substantive items listed.

• Tract 2: 56.42 acres on Po Biddy Road (Parcel ID 047 048)
• Tract 3: 103 acres on Po Biddy Road (Parcel ID 047 049)

The City Council rejected the highest bids for two land tracts on Po Biddy Road. Council members determined that obtaining official appraisals for the timber and land before re-auctioning the tracts was the preferred course of action.

• Rejected highest bid of $132,000.00 for Tract 2 (56.42 acres) on Po Biddy Road
• Rejected highest bid of $204,000.00 for Tract 3 (103 acres) on Po Biddy Road

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, consider two facade grant applications, discuss an invoice, plan downtown events, and begin 2024 budget discussions. The agenda is mostly routine business with no major policy decisions or large contracts listed.

• Facade grant applications for 106 E. Gordon Street (Ivy Jacques Design Studio) and 108 E. Gordon Street (Shoppe Ivy)
• Invoice #144559 from Adams, Barfield, & Baity, LLP
• Discussion of Downtown Fall Festival: Mule Days, Small Business Saturday, and Christmas Lights Parade
• 2024 DDA budget discussion

The board approved two $5,000 facade grants for businesses at 106 and 108 E. Gordon Street. It also authorized up to $10,000 in funding for PFVS for a downtown development project. The board approved a legal invoice from Adams, Barfield, and Baity, LLP.

• Approved $5,000 facade grant for Ivy Jacques Design Studio at 106 E. Gordon Street (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 facade grant for Shoppe Ivy at 108 E. Gordon Street (unanimous)
• Approved legal invoice #144559 from Adams, Barfield, and Baity, LLP (unanimous)
• Approved funding up to $10,000 to PFVS for a proposed downtown development project (unanimous)
• Approved July 20th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and County Commissioners discussed the 2023 Joint Projects budget and revenue. No formal actions were taken; officials discussed having staff refine budget details before returning the item to both bodies.

City Council

The City Council adopted ordinance number 1193 to set the City and Joint Projects millage rates. Council also formally created the Economic Development and Building Safety departments and appointed directors for both. Additionally, the implementation of a fire protection charge was delayed until 2024.

• Adopted ordinance 1193 setting Joint Projects Millage rate to 2.997 and City Millage rate to 2.735 (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Economic Development and Building Safety departments (Unanimous)
• Nominated John Baxter as Chief Building Official (Unanimous)
• Nominated Taylor Smith as Economic Development Director (Unanimous)
• Delayed implementation of Fire Protection Charge until January 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Nominated Ivy Jacques to the Historic Preservation Commission (Unanimous)
• Extended Three Rivers Memorandum of Agreement date to April 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an economic development and building safety director ordinance, fire protection fees, an animal ordinance amendment, historic preservation commission recommendations, property transfers, a modification to the Three Rivers agreement, and the 2023 millage rate ordinance. The agenda also includes routine reports from city officials and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion and potential adoption of Economic Development Director and Building Safety Director Ordinance
• Discussion and presentation of Fire Protection Fees by consultant Bobby Sills
• Discussion of Animal Ordinance Amendment to Article II 'Dogs and Cats' of Chapter 14
• Discussion and potential approval of property transfers (DDA Parking Lot & Fire Station)
• Discussion and potential adoption of 2023 City and Joint Projects Millage Rate Ordinance

City Council adopted ordinance 1193 to set the City and Joint Projects millage rates. The council also formally created the Economic Development and Building Safety departments and appointed directors for both. Additionally, the implementation of a fire protection charge was delayed until 2024.

• Adopted ordinance 1193 setting Joint Projects Millage rate to 2.997 and City Millage rate to 2.735 (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Economic Development and Building Safety departments (Unanimous)
• Nominated John Baxter as Chief Building Official (Unanimous)
• Nominated Taylor Smith as Economic Development Director (Unanimous)
• Approved delaying Fire Protection Charge implementation until January 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Nominated Ivy Jacques to the Historic Preservation Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved extending Three Rivers Memorandum of Agreement date to April 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for August 1, 2023 meetings (Unanimous)

City Council

City and County officials held a joint town hall meeting to discuss recreation and Civic Center services. Residents raised concerns regarding sports fees and field availability. The meeting concluded with a consensus to create a joint city and county athletic board to manage future operational decisions.

• Consensus reached to form a joint city and county athletic board

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for facade grants at 106 and 108 E Gordon Street, review a board application, and continue discussions on local historic designation and a historic resource survey update. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and agenda adoption.

• COA #1: Ivy Jacques Designs, 106 E Gordon Street (Facade Grant)
• COA #2: Shoppe Ivy, 108 E Gordon Street (Facade Grant)
• HPC Board Application: Ivy Jacques
• Continued discussion of Local Historic Designation
• Historic Resource Survey Update

The commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for two properties on E. Gordon Street. The board also recommended a new member appointment to the City Council and discussed local historic designations.

• Approved COA for exterior modifications at 106 E. Gordon Street (unanimous)
• Approved COA for exterior modifications at 108 E. Gordon Street (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Ivy Jacques to the HPC Board to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved July 10th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an ordinance on urban camping and improper use of public areas, an amendment to the alcohol renewal ordinance, an architectural design proposal for the multi-use facility/farmer's market, and police department weapon surplus requirements. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports from city officials.

• Discussion and potential adoption of Urban Camping & Improper Use of Public Areas Ordinance
• Discussion and potential adoption of Alcohol Renewal Ordinance Amendment
• Discussion and potential approval of Architectural Design Proposal for Multi-use Facility / Farmer's Market
• Discussion and potential action on Police Department Weapon Surplus Requirements

The City Council approved ordinances regarding urban camping and the improper use of public areas, and set December 10, 2023, as the new alcohol license renewal deadline. The council also approved a new Project Manager position and a pay increase for the after-hours attendant.

• Adopted Urban Camping & Improper Use of Public Areas Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Adopted Alcohol Renewal Ordinance Amendment setting Dec 10, 2023 deadline (Unanimous)
• Approved creating a Project Manager position in Public Works at $50,000.00 annual salary (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing after-hours attendant hourly pay to $16.24 (Unanimous)
• Approved creating an Economic Development Department and updating Director titles (Unanimous)
• Approved scheduling a town hall regarding pickle ball courts at Greatest Generation Memorial Park (Unanimous)
• Tabled Architectural Design Proposal for Multi-use Facility / Farmer’s Market (Unanimous)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and a design proposal. They will discuss a potential urban camping ordinance, an alcohol renewal amendment, and an architectural design for a multi-use facility/farmer's market. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from city staff.

• Discussion and potential adoption of Urban Camping & Improper Use of Public Areas Ordinance
• Discussion and potential adoption of Alcohol Renewal Ordinance Amendment
• Discussion and potential approval of architectural design proposal for the Multi-use Facility / Farmer's Market

City Council approved an ordinance regarding urban camping and improper use of public areas and amended the alcohol renewal deadline to December 10, 2023. The council also approved a pay increase for the after-hours attendant and the creation of a new Project Manager position in Public Works.

• Adopted Urban Camping & Improper Use of Public Areas Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Adopted Alcohol Renewal Ordinance Amendment setting deadline to Dec 10, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing after-hours attendant hourly pay to $16.24 (Unanimous)
• Approved creating Public Works Project Manager position with $50,000 annual salary (Unanimous)
• Approved creating Economic Development Department and updating Director titles (Unanimous)
• Scheduled town hall meeting regarding pickle ball courts at Greatest Generation Memorial Park (Unanimous)
• Tabled Architectural Design Proposal for Multi-use Facility / Farmer’s Market (Unanimous)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and Mayor attended a presentation regarding the Northeast Urban Redevelopment Plan. The meeting focused on the plan's purpose, funding, and the need for a focus group to help implement the strategic plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss a local historic designation with the Historic Preservation Commission, receive an update on the entertainment district traffic study, and consider purchasing additional event tents. The board will also discuss a letter of support for GICH and may enter executive session.

• Approval of DDA meeting minutes for 6/15/2023 and 6/20/2023
• Discussion of HPC local designation
• Update on entertainment district traffic study
• Discussion and potential action on purchase of additional DDA/Main Street event tents
• Discussion of GICH letter of support

The board approved the purchase of nine event tents and signed a letter of support for the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing. Members also discussed a pedestrian safety study and a proposal to expand facade grants to residential historic properties.

• Approved purchase of 4 DDA Tents and 5 Thomaston Main Street Tents (unanimous)
• Approved signing Letter of Support for Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 15 and June 20, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold a second reading and official vote on a rezoning request for 8 lots at 1495 Hwy 19 South, changing them from C-2 (General Commercial) to ES-1 (Estate Subdivisions). They will also discuss and potentially approve a plat for the subdivision, the 2023 TSPLOST road paving list, and several other items including road repairs, appointments, and equipment purchases.

• Rezoning 8 lots from C-2 to ES-1 at 1495 Hwy 19 South (Parcel ID 059 083)
• Discussion and potential plat approval for 8 lots on the back of the Golf Course
• Discussion and potential approval of 2023 TSPLOST Road Paving List
• Discussion and potential approval of Crawley Street Road and Utility Repair
• Discussion of potential approval of Electric Department Bucket Truck Price Increase

The provided document is a public participation request form and does not contain meeting minutes. No official actions, votes, or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold a second reading and official vote on a rezoning request for 8 lots at 1495 Hwy 19 South, changing them from C-2 (General Commercial) to ES-1 (Estate Subdivisions). The council will also discuss and potentially approve a plat for those lots, emergency road and utility repairs, the 2024 TSPLOST road paving list, and other items. Several reports and ceremonial items are also on the agenda.

• Second reading/vote: Rezone 8 lots from C-2 to ES-1 at 1495 Hwy 19 South (Parcel ID 059 083)
• Discussion/potential approval of plat for 8 lots on back of golf course at same address
• Discussion/potential approval of emergency action items: Crawley Street road and utility repair, raw water pump replacement
• Discussion/potential approval of 2024 TSPLOST road paving list
• Discussion/potential adoption of rental rate resolution

City Council declared emergencies for Crawley Street repairs and raw water pump replacements. The council also approved the 2024 TSPLOST road paving list and a rental rate increase for community development housing. A rezoning request for 8 lots at 1495 Hwy 19 South was tabled pending a hydrology study.

• Approved 2024 TSPLOST Road Paving List (Unanimous)
• Declared Crawley Street road/utility repair and raw water pump replacements as emergencies (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Joint Comprehensive Plan Update Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved community development housing rental rate increase effective August 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved increased expenditure for Electric Department Bucket Truck (Unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 2014 Dodge Durango and 2004 Ford F-150 police vehicles (Unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning and plat approval for 8 lots at 1495 Hwy 19 South pending hydrology study (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 13, June 20, and June 27 meetings (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for properties on S. Center and N. Green Streets, continue discussing a local historic designation, and receive an update on the Historic Resource Survey. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and adopting the agenda.

• COA #1: Ridge Creek Fudge, 203 S. Center Street
• COA #2: Franklin Roofing, 216 N. Green Street (Facade Grant)
• Continued discussion of local historic designation
• Historic Resource Survey update

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage and awning changes at 203 S. Center. Members also discussed strategies for local historic designation and received an update on the Historic Resource Survey.

• Approved June 5th 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Ridge Creek Fudge signage at 203 S. Center (unanimous)
• Agreed to gauge property owner interest for local historic designation to support a council request

City Council

The meeting consisted of discussions regarding Civic Center capital improvements, sports field renovations, and program participation. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken. Officials agreed to hold a second joint town hall meeting on a Saturday.

• Agreed to hold a second joint town hall meeting on a Saturday

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold a public hearing on the comprehensive plan and consider a rezoning request for 8 lots at 1495 Hwy 19 South. They will also discuss and potentially approve several items, including a TSPLOST agreement, appointments, and fee resolutions.

• Public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan
• Rezoning of 8 lots from C-2 to ES-1 at 1495 Hwy 19 South (Parcel ID 059 083)
• Discussion and potential approval of 2023 TSPLOST Agreement
• Discussion and potential adoption of Fire Protection Ordinance and Resolution
• Discussion and potential adoption of Building Permit Fees Resolution

City Council approved a Fire Protection Ordinance and a Building Permit Fees Resolution. The council also authorized a TSPLOST agreement and approved a $5,000 technology expenditure.

• Approved Fire Protection Ordinance and Resolution (Unanimous)
• Adopted Building Permit Fees Resolution with $25 fee for work $0-$2,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized 2023 TSPLOST Agreement pending legal confirmation (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 technology expenditure (Consensus)
• Approved Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) letter of intent (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 MEAG Power Annual Election Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved change to city subcommittee appointment process (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mrs. Barfield to Downtown Development Authority Board (4-1)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 9:00 AM in the City Manager's meeting room at the Thomaston-Upson Government Complex. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and no listed discussion items.

• Special called meeting of the Downtown Development Authority
• Meeting at 9:00 AM on June 20, 2023
• Location: City Manager's meeting room, 2nd floor, Thomaston-Upson Government Complex

The Downtown Development Authority recommended Rebecca Barfield to fill a vacant board seat. The board also authorized a contract with PFVS, pending final language review. An executive session was held to discuss property.

• Approved contract with PFVS contingent on language finalized by Mrs. Baity and City Attorney Wheeler (Unanimous)
• Recommended Rebecca Barfield for the vacant DDA board seat (Unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (Unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve minutes, consider a facade grant application for 110 E. Main Street, discuss purchasing additional event tents, and review five board applications. The agenda includes routine items and potential action on the tent purchase.

• Facade grant application for 110 E. Main Street
• Discussion and potential action on purchasing additional DDA/Main Street event tents
• Board applications from Gary Wise, Landon Maddox, Matt Knight, Joni Becerra, and Rebecca Barfield
• Approval of May 18, 2023 meeting minutes

The Downtown Development Authority approved a facade grant for a property on E. Main Street to restore original brick and paint. The board also heard presentations from candidates for a vacant board seat.

• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved modified agenda moving event tent purchase to July (unanimous)
• Approved facade grant up to $5,000 for 110 E Main LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council, along with the Upson County Board of Commissioners and the City of Yatesville, is holding an official meeting to discuss the renewal of the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST). This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of TSPLOST renewal

The Upson County Board of Commissioners and the cities of Thomaston and Yatesville held a kickoff meeting to discuss renewing the T-SPLOST. The proposed new budget is $26.5 million over five years. No formal votes were recorded on the budget scenarios.

• Discussed T-SPLOST renewal with a proposed $26.5 million budget over 5 years

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 6, 2023, with several discussion and potential action items. These include proposed zoning procedure law amendments tied to House Bill 1405, zoning changes for bed and breakfast inns, alcohol ordinance amendments, and a cemetery contract scope increase. The council will also consider two special use permit applications for properties on W Main St and N Center St, and may designate an urban redevelopment plan map area.

• Special use permit for 324 W Main St (SUP23-0001) to become event center and short-term rental/Air BnB
• Special use permit for 218 N Center St (SUP23-0002) to become vape shop
• Discussion and potential adoption of zoning procedure law amendments (House Bill 1405)
• Discussion and potential adoption of alcohol ordinance amendments to Class A, C, and O
• Discussion and potential approval of increased scope to cemetery contract for Highway 19 maintenance

The City Council adopted zoning procedure law amendments and new rules for Bed and Breakfast Inns. They also approved special use permits for a vape shop and an event center/short-term rental. Additionally, the council approved a $35,000 payment for cemetery maintenance.

• Adopted Zoning Procedure Law Amendments — House Bill 1405 (Unanimous)
• Adopted zoning amendments for Bed Breakfast Inns (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for event center and short-term rental at 394 W Main St. (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for vape shop at 218 N Center Street; prohibited THC, marijuana, and CBD products (Unanimous)
• Approved Alcohol Ordinance amendments for class A, C, and O licenses (Unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 payment to Benchmark Lawn Services for cemetery maintenance and declined to renew inmate work detail agreement (Unanimous)
• Designated map area for Urban Redevelopment Plan and adopted resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review five Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications, including two facade grants, and to continue discussing a local historic designation. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes and adopting the agenda.

• COA #1: Pretty Piper, 102 N. Church Street
• COA #2: Ridge Creek Fudge, 203 S. Center Street
• COA #3: Thomaston Center, 110 E Main Street (Facade Grant)
• COA #4: Franklin Roofing, 216 N. Green Street (Facade Grant)
• COA #5: Flint Rose Art Studio Mural Proposal (GCAR Grant)

The commission approved a new business sign, a facade grant for exterior renovations, and a mural project. A request for signage at 203 S. Center was denied. The board also scheduled a Local Designation Committee meeting for June 13th.

• Approved COA for 59" x 119" polymetal sign at 102 N. Church Street (unanimous)
• Denied COA for signage at 203 S. Center (unanimous)
• Approved COA for facade grant renovations at 110 E Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved COA for 'Bloom where you are Planted' mural at 104 N. Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved May 1st, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council and Upson County Board of Commissioners are holding a joint meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the FY2023 budget for joint projects. The agenda includes only this one new business item, with no other substantive topics listed.

• Discussion and potential action on FY2023 joint projects budget

The provided document consists only of sign-in sheets for the meeting. No motions, votes, or official decisions were recorded in the text.

City Council

The Thomaston City Council and Upson County Board of Commissioners are holding a joint meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the FY2023 budget for joint projects. The agenda includes only this one new business item, along with call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion and potential action on joint projects FY2023 budget

The provided text consists only of sign-in sheets for the July 18, 2023, City Council meeting. No motions, votes, or official actions were recorded in the source material.

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority will consider a special use request for 218 N. Center Street, a facade grant application for 505 N. Church Street, and discuss potential purchase of event tents. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior minutes and agenda adoption.

• Special use request for 218 N. Center Street
• Facade grant application for 505 N. Church Street
• Discussion and potential action on purchasing DDA/Main Street event tents

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $5,000 facade grant for a Century 21 location and authorized the sale of vape products at the Train Depot Bottle Shop. The board also approved the purchase of one event tent to test product quality.

• Approved Special Use Request for vape product sales at 218 N. Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 maximum Facade Grant for Century 21 at 505 N. Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 10x10 event tent for $697.77 from DFM Graphics (unanimous)
• Approved April 20th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to consider zoning amendments, a special use permit for a vape shop, and several expenditure authorizations. Public hearings will be held on House Bill 1405 zoning procedure changes and bed-and-breakfast inn zoning. The council will also discuss an EDU ordinance, a historic resource survey, sewer rehab, and electric department vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing on zoning procedure law amendments (House Bill 1405)
• Public hearing on zoning amendments for bed and breakfast inns
• Special use permit for 218 N Center Street (SUP23-0002) to allow a vape shop in M-1 zone
• Discussion and potential adoption of Equivalent Development Unit (EDU) ordinance and fee resolution
• Discussion and potential approval of electric department vehicle expenditures and surplus (2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 1994 GMC Topkick)

The City Council denied a bonding request for a hotel proposed by McLeroy Inc. and adopted the Equivalent Development Unit (EDU) Ordinance and Fee Resolution. Several expenditures for sewer rehabilitation and electric department vehicles were also approved.

• Denied bonding for proposed McLeroy Inc. hotel (Unanimous, Mayor Pro Tem abstained)
• Adopted Equivalent Development Unit (EDU) Ordinance and Fee Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved $33,515.00 emergency expenditure for West Gordon Street Sewer Rehab (Unanimous)
• Approved $47,952.00 Electric Department Vehicle expenditure from Southern Ford (Unanimous)
• Approved auction of two surplus Electric Department vehicles via Gov Deals (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Historic Resource Survey Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for May 2, 2023 GFL Sanitation Town Hall and Regular Meeting (Unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Thomaston Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a vape shop at 218 North Center St., currently zoned M-1 Light Industrial. The commission will also discuss and potentially act on zoning amendments for bed and breakfast inns, and hear public comment on zoning procedure law amendments related to House Bill 1405.

• Special use permit request SUP23-0002 for 218 North Center St. (Parcel ID: T22 122) to allow a vape shop in M-1 Light Industrial District
• Public hearing on zoning procedure law amendments - House Bill 1405
• Public hearing and potential action on zoning amendments for bed and breakfast inns
• Approval of April 17, 2023 zoning meeting minutes

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold second readings and official votes on a special use permit for an event center/short-term rental at 324 W Main St. and a rezoning for a personal care home at 327 West Main St. The council will also discuss and potentially adopt an Equivalent Development Unit (EDU) ordinance, authorize the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and take action on several other items including a land donation and water department vehicle expenditures.

• Special Use Permit (SUP23-0001) for 324 W Main St. to operate as event center and short-term rental/Air BnB
• Rezoning (R23-0005) of 327 West Main St. from C-1 to P-1 for a personal care home
• Discussion and potential adoption of Equivalent Development Unit (EDU) ordinance
• Discussion and potential authorization of 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Discussion and potential action on vacant land lot donation of Parcel ID T39 118 on Ave D

The council unanimously approved a rezoning request for 327 West Main St. from C-1 to P-1 to open a personal care home. A special use permit for an event center and short-term rental at 324 W Main St. was tabled to June 6. The council also denied a vacant land lot donation on Ave D and approved two water department trucks and city credit cards through United Bank.

• Approved rezoning of 327 West Main St. to P-1 for personal care home (unanimous)
• Tabled special use permit for 324 W Main St. event center/short-term rental to June 6 (unanimous)
• Denied donation of vacant lot Parcel ID T39 118 on Ave D (unanimous)
• Approved two water department trucks (already budgeted) (unanimous)
• Authorized city credit cards through United Bank (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 GMA District 4 officers agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 18 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda removing 2021 financial report, adding credit card item (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold second readings and official votes on a special use permit for an event center and short-term rental at 324 W Main St. and a rezoning request for a personal care home at 327 West Main St. The council will also discuss and potentially adopt an Equivalent Development Unit (EDU) ordinance, review the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and consider several other items including a land donation and vehicle expenditures.

• Special Use Permit (SUP23-0001) for 324 W Main St. to allow event center and short-term rental (Air BnB)
• Rezoning (R23-0005) for 327 West Main St. from C-1 to P-1 for a personal care home
• Discussion and potential adoption of Equivalent Development Unit (EDU) ordinance
• Potential authorization of 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Potential approval of Water Department vehicle expenditures

The City Council approved a rezoning request for 327 West Main St. to allow a personal care home and authorized the issuance of city credit cards through United Bank. Several other items, including a special use permit for an event center and a new development ordinance, were tabled.

• Approved rezoning of 327 West Main St. from C-1 to P-1 for a personal care home (Unanimous)
• Approved authorization to issue city credit cards through United Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two budgeted trucks for the Water Department (Unanimous)
• Denied donation and acceptance of vacant land Parcel ID T39 118 on Ave D (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 GMA District 4 Officers agreement (Unanimous)
• Tabled Special Use Permit for 324 W Main St. event center and short-term rental (Unanimous)
• Tabled Equivalent Development Unit (EDU) Ordinance

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Commission unanimously approved four Certificates of Appropriateness for business signage and facade modifications. Members also received an update on a planned Historic Resource Survey and discussed potential new local historic designations.

• Approved sign relocation for Train Depot Bottle Shop at 218 N. Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved exterior modifications for Century 21 at 505 N. Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved exterior modifications for Nova Rai Salon at 511 N. Center Street Suite B (unanimous)
• Approved painting and alleyway improvements for 106/108 E. Gordon Street (unanimous)
• Approved April 3rd, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to consider a rezoning request at 327 W. Main Street and special use requests at 324 W. Main Street and 218 N. Center Street. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on purchasing event tents, discuss the 'Friends of Main Street Program,' and receive an update on the UGA Facade Grant Project. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and an executive session.

• Rezoning request: 327 W. Main Street
• Special use request: 324 W. Main Street
• Special use request: 218 N. Center Street
• Discussion and potential action: purchase of DDA/Main Street event tents
• Discussion of 'Friends of Main Street Program'

The board recommended approval for a rezoning request to allow an adult day center and personal care home. It also recommended support for exterior events and zoning text amendments for a bed and breakfast. A request for vape product sales was tabled.

• Recommended approval of rezoning request for 327 W. Main Street to PI (unanimous)
• Recommended support for exterior events and zoning text amendments for 324 W. Main Street (unanimous)
• Tabled Special Use Request for vape product sales at 218 N. Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved March 16th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

City officials and engineers presented plans for a proposed multi-use building and courtyard to the public. The meeting served to gauge community interest; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was a town hall for community feedback

City Council

City Council approved an annual engineering services agreement with ESG Engineering, Inc. and the purchase of two 2023 Dodge Chargers for the Police Department. The council also authorized placing a $244,985.00 MEAG Power settlement into a flexible operation account.

• Approved 2023 City Engineering Services Annual Agreement with ESG Engineering, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved placing $244,985.00 MEAG Power 2022 Year-End Settlement in a flexible operation account (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Dodge Chargers for the Police Department (Unanimous)
• Tabled Employee of the Month recognition for Mr. Pete Spahn (Unanimous)
• Tabled adoption of Equivalent Development Unit (EDU) Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for April 4, 2023 (Unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Thomaston Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two land-use requests: a special use permit for an event center and short-term rental at 324 W Main St., and a rezoning to allow a personal care home at 327 West Main St. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

• Special use permit SUP23-0001 for 324 W Main St. (Parcel T22 202) to allow event center and short-term rental/Air BnB in C-1 district
• Rezoning R23-0005 for 327 West Main St. (Parcel T22 058) from C-1 to P-1 for a personal care home
• Public hearings and comment periods on both requests
• Approval of March 20, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council held a town hall meeting to hear from city taxpayers before agreeing to a specific funding amount for the Civic Center. Residents provided comments regarding leadership, coaching, staff treatment of community groups, fees, and communication with the director. No formal votes or funding decisions were recorded.

City Council

City Council approved rezoning four lots on West Gordon Street and Thurston Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial District with conditions. The council also authorized a $30,000 agreement for an Urban Redevelopment Plan and approved several infrastructure and operational contracts.

• Approved rezoning of 504 & 506 West Gordon St and 113 & 115 Thurston Ave to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial District with Conditions) (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 Memorandum of Agreement with Three Rivers Regional Commission for an Urban Redevelopment Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved $33,495 expenditure to Evergreen Lawn and Garden for sidewalk panel replacement on S Street South West (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Inmate Work Detail Agreement with Spalding County (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to close out GEFA Loan Modification CW20160044 (Unanimous)
• Approved Pobiddy Road Real Estate Agreement to auction tracts two and three, but not tract one (Unanimous)
• Approved Food Truck Court Lease Agreement (Unanimous)
• Tabled Police Department budget amendment and compression adjustments for review in FY 2024 budget

City Council

City Council approved rezoning four lots on West Gordon Street and Thurston Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial District with conditions. The council also authorized a $33,495 expenditure for sidewalk panel replacements on S Street South West and approved several inter-governmental agreements.

• Approved rezoning of 504 & 506 West Gordon St and 113 & 115 Thurston Ave to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial District with Conditions) (Unanimous)
• Approved $33,495 expenditure to Evergreen Lawn and Garden for sidewalk panel replacement on S Street South West (Unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Three Rivers Regional Commission for an Urban Redevelopment Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Inmate Work Detail Agreement with Spalding County (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to close out GEFA Loan Modification CW20160044 (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement to auction Pobiddy Road tracts two and three, but not tract one (Unanimous)
• Approved Food Truck Court Lease Agreement (Unanimous)
• Tabled Police Department budget amendment and compression adjustments for review in FY 2024 budget

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several historic preservation matters. They will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property at 110 N. Church Street, continue discussions on local historic designation, and receive an update on the UGA Facade Grant Project.

• COA #1: Red Dirt Vagabond, 110 N. Church Street
• Continued discussion of local historic designation
• UGA Facade Grant Project update
• Approval of minutes from March 6th, 2023 meeting

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage and exterior updates at the former WUTV Building. Members also formed a Local Designation Committee to develop grading criteria for local historic designations. Updates were provided on the UGA Facade Grant Project and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage and alterations at 110 N. Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved March 6th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Formed Local Designation Committee consisting of members Burdette, Knight, Tabb, and Uphold

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold a first read and public hearing on four rezoning requests to change properties from multifamily residential to neighborhood commercial. The council will also discuss and potentially act on several resolutions and policies, including a Municode price increase, rental rates, and a holiday policy update. A consolidation study with Upson County is also on the agenda for discussion.

• Rezoning request R23-0001 for 504 West Gordon St. to C-1
• Rezoning request R23-0002 for 506 West Gordon St. to C-1
• Rezoning request R23-0003 for 115 Thurston Ave. to C-1
• Rezoning request R23-0004 for 113 Thurston Ave. to C-1
• Discussion of consolidation study with Upson County

The City Council awarded a TSPLOST paving project to Robinson Paving Company and updated rental rates for city-owned apartments and houses. The council also approved a new paid birthday holiday for employees and agreed to begin consolidation study discussions with Upson County.

• Awarded 2022-2023 TSPLOST Paving project to Robinson Paving Company for $2,250,959.50 (Unanimous)
• Updated rental rates: three-bedroom apartments to $400.00/month and three-bedroom houses to $425.00/month (Unanimous)
• Approved paid birthday holiday for all city employees (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Georgia Cities Week Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to begin consolidation study discussions with Upson County (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for Feb 21, March 7 (Animal Ordinance Town Hall), March 7 (Regular), and March 10 (Special GFL) (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

City Council

City officials and residents discussed the current sign ordinance and complaints regarding signage enforcement. No formal votes or changes to the ordinance were decided during this meeting.

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold a first read and public hearing on four rezoning requests, all seeking to change properties from multifamily residential to neighborhood commercial. The council will also discuss and potentially act on a paving bid award, a rental rate resolution, a holiday policy update, and a consolidation study with Upson County.

• Public hearing on rezoning 504 West Gordon St. (R23-0001) to C-1
• Public hearing on rezoning 506 West Gordon St. (R23-0002) to C-1
• Public hearing on rezoning 115 Thurston Ave. (R23-0003) to C-1
• Public hearing on rezoning 113 Thurston Ave. (R23-0004) to C-1
• Discussion of 2022-2023 TSPLOST paving improvements bid award

The City Council awarded a TSPLOST paving project to Robinson Paving Company and adopted new rental rates for city apartments and houses. The council also approved a new employee birthday holiday policy and a resolution for Georgia Cities Week.

• Awarded 2022-2023 TSPLOST Paving project to Robinson Paving Company for $2,250,959.50 (Unanimous)
• Adopted updated rental rates: three-bedroom apartments to $400.00/month and three-bedroom houses to $425.00/month (Unanimous)
• Approved policy giving all city employees the option of a paid holiday for their birthday (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Georgia Cities Week Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to begin discussing a government consolidation study with Upson County (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 21, March 7 (Animal Ordinance Town Hall), March 7 (Regular), and March 10 (Special GFL) (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Thomaston Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider four rezoning requests, all from multifamily residential (M-R-C) to neighborhood commercial (C-1). The properties are located at 504 and 506 West Gordon St. and 113 and 115 Thurston Ave. The commission will discuss and potentially vote on each request.

• Rezoning request R23-0001 for 504 West Gordon St. (Parcel ID T22 040) from M-R-C to C-1
• Rezoning request R23-0002 for 506 West Gordon St. (Parcel ID T22 041) from M-R-C to C-1
• Rezoning request R23-0003 for 115 Thurston Ave. (Parcel ID T22 042) from M-R-C to C-1
• Rezoning request R23-0004 for 113 Thurston Ave. (Parcel ID T22 043) from M-R-C to C-1

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss a rezoning request for four properties on West Gordon Street and Thurston Avenue, along with updates on the Farmer's Market/Courtyard project and a UGA facade grant. The board may also take action on purchasing event tents and adopting facade grant color palettes.

• Rezoning request for 504 and 506 West Gordon Street
• Rezoning request for 113 and 115 Thurston Avenue
• Discussion and potential action: purchase of DDA/Main Street event tents
• Discussion and potential adoption of facade grant color palettes
• Update on Downtown Farmer's Market/Thomaston Courtyard Project

The Downtown Development Authority adopted specific color palettes for the Facade Grant Program and recommended a rezoning approval for properties on West Gordon Street and Thurston Avenue. The board also voted to support zoning text amendments regarding event centers and short-term rentals.

• Approved February 16th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for 504/506 West Gordon Street & 113/115 Thurston Avenue to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved support for zoning text amendments allowing non-residential properties classified as Event Centers, Short-Term Rentals, AirBnB's, or Bed & Breakfast Inn's to host events while renting units (unanimous)
• Adopted Facade Grant Color Palettes as presented (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of event tents pending further research via Georgia Main Street Facebook Group

City Council

The Thomaston Mayor and City Council are holding a special called meeting on March 10, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The main item is a discussion regarding the GFL sanitation contract. The agenda also includes an executive session and other business, but no votes or decisions are listed.

• Discussion regarding GFL sanitation contract
• Executive session / discussion
• Other business

The City Council met to discuss modifications for the 2024 sanitation contract with GFL Environmental. No formal decisions were made, but officials discussed potential cost increases and changes to yard debris and bulk pickup rules.

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including updates on the downtown farmers market/courtyard and food truck court, a possible amendment to the Open Records Request Resolution, approval of a fire department side-by-side expenditure, a real estate agreement with Upson County for Pobiddy Road, and a discussion of the GFL contract. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and reports from city officials.

• Discussion and update of Downtown Farmers Market/Courtyard Project
• Discussion and update of Food Truck Court
• Discussion and potential adoption to amend Open Records Request Resolution
• Discussion and potential approval of Fire Department Side-By-Side Expenditure
• Discussion and potential action of Pobiddy Road Real Estate Agreement with Upson County

The City Council authorized a budgeted expenditure for a Fire Department side-by-side vehicle and adopted an amended open records request resolution. No action was taken regarding the downtown farmers market, food truck court, or the Pobiddy Road real estate agreement.

• Approved $28,384 expenditure for Fire Department side-by-side from Adrenalin Powersports (Unanimous)
• Adopted amended open records request resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for February 7, 17, and 21, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including updates on the downtown farmers market/courtyard and food truck court, a possible amendment to the open records request resolution, a fire department side-by-side expenditure, a real estate agreement with Upson County for Pobiddy Road, and a discussion of the GFL contract. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports from city officials.

• Discussion and potential adoption to amend Open Records Request Resolution
• Discussion and potential approval of Fire Department Side-By-Side Expenditure
• Discussion and potential action on Pobiddy Road Real Estate Agreement with Upson County
• Discussion of GFL Contract
• Discussion and update of Downtown Farmers Market/Courtyard Project and Food Truck Court

The City Council authorized a budgeted expenditure for a Fire Department side-by-side vehicle and updated the city's open records request resolution. No action was taken on proposed downtown projects or the GFL contract.

• Approved $28,384 expenditure for Fire Department side-by-side from Adrenalin Powersports (Unanimous)
• Adopted amended open records request resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for Feb 7, Feb 17, and Feb 21 (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is holding a town hall meeting to discuss amending the city's animal ordinance, specifically adding an animal cruelty section. The meeting will review current ordinances, call statistics, and state law, and present a draft ordinance that mirrors Upson County's cruelty rules, with fines up to $1,000 and up to 180 days in jail. No formal vote is scheduled; it is a public input session.

• Draft animal cruelty ordinance with fines up to $1,000 and up to 180 days in jail
• Prohibits tethering animals to stationary objects except during leash walking
• Requires proper shelter with four sides, roof, flooring, and opening
• Prohibits abandonment of animals
• Review of current Chapter 14 animal regulations, including limits on dogs and cats

The City Council conducted a town hall meeting to discuss potential updates to animal ordinances. Ten speakers presented topics including tethering rules, vaccine requirements, and spay/neuter initiatives. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission will review two Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for properties on E. Main Street and N. Church Street, and discuss a local historic designation and a facade grant color palette. The meeting is open to the public and includes standard procedural items.

• COA #1: Gary Wise, 116 E. Main Street
• COA #2: Logan Fowler, 114 N. Church Street
• Discussion of Local Historic Designation
• Discussion of Facade Grant Color Palette

The Commission approved exterior work for two downtown businesses and formally adopted the 'Downtown Thomaston Suggested Color Palette'. Members also discussed the process for designating local historic properties.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 116 E. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 114 N. Church Street (unanimous)
• Adopted 'Downtown Thomaston Suggested Color Palette' (unanimous)
• Approved February 6th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will meet to consider several land-use requests, including a special use permit for an event center at 308 North Hightower St., a rezoning for a funeral home at 201 North Church Street, and two short-term rental permits. The council will also discuss and potentially act on a city memorial program policy, a sidewalk inspection proposal, a water line project, and a bar screen expenditure. Public comment will address livestreaming of meetings and a councilmember's employment.

• Special use permit for event center at 308 North Hightower St. (SUP22-0010)
• Rezoning of 201 North Church Street to downtown district for funeral home (R22-0007)
• Special use permits for short-term rentals at 111 Woodlawn Place and 109 Springdale Drive
• Discussion and potential adoption of City Memorial Program Policy
• Discussion and potential action on Georgia Safe Sidewalks Inspection and Repair Proposal

The City Council approved several high-cost equipment expenditures for the electric and water departments. The council also granted special use permits for an event center and two short-term rentals, while denying a rezoning request for a funeral home.

• Approved $345,550.00 bar screen for Water and Sewer Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $313,688.00 bucket truck for Electric Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $156,735.00 mini excavator for Water and Sewer Department (Unanimous)
• Awarded $78,000.00 mowing and landscape contract to Benchmark Lawn Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000.00 contract with Georgia Safe Sidewalks (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for event center at 308 North Hightower St. (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning for funeral home at 201 North Church Street (4-1)
• Approved special use permits for short-term rentals at 111 Woodlawn Place and 109 Springdale Drive (Unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council and Upson County Board of Commissioners are holding a joint meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the FY2023 budget for joint projects, Civic Center operations, a real estate auction agreement for Po Biddy Road, and the unaudited outcome of FY2022 joint projects. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business listed.

• Discussion and potential action on FY2023 joint projects budget
• Discussion and potential action on Civic Center operations
• Discussion and potential action on Po Biddy Road real estate auction agreement
• Discussion and potential action on unaudited outcome of FY2022 joint projects

The Thomaston City Council and Upson County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting to discuss several shared items. No formal actions were taken on the FY2023 Joint Projects budget, civic center operations, or the Po Biddy Road real estate auction agreement.

• No action taken on Civic Center operations
• No action taken on FY2023 Joint Projects budget
• No action taken on Po Biddy Road real estate auction agreement
• No action taken on FY2022 unaudited joint project outcomes

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss the joint projects budget. The agenda includes an executive session and other business, but no specific decisions or votes are listed.

• Discussion of joint projects budget
• Executive session scheduled

The City Council discussed the ten-year joint-projects agreement with Upson County and the removal of several projects by the county. Council members agreed to hold a town hall meeting to gather resident feedback on the Thomaston-Upson Civic Center.

• Agreed to hold a town hall meeting regarding Civic Center operations

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The board approved the January 19, 2023, meeting minutes and a modified agenda. Members received updates on the Downtown Farmer's Market, Courtyard Project, and the Art & Soul Fest. No new funding or contracts were approved during the meeting.

• Approved January 19, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved modified February 16, 2023, agenda (unanimous)

City Council

City Council confirmed Danielle Jefferson as Human Resources Director and approved a $54,032 contract for the Hilltop Public Art Memorial. The council also authorized a retail partnership and approved a City Charter Amendment. Public hearings were held for four zoning and special use permit requests, but no final decisions were recorded.

• Confirmed Danielle Jefferson as City Human Resources Director (Unanimous)
• Awarded $54,032 bid to C.L. Temples Irrigation and Landscaping for Hilltop Public Art Memorial (Unanimous)
• Authorized Retail Strategies Partnership agreement not to exceed $25,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed City Charter Amendment (Unanimous)
• Authorized engagement letter for city audit with Driver Adams and Sharpe and Fulton & Kozak, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 2016 Ford Taurus police vehicle for auction (Unanimous)
• Nominated Daphne Dumas and Calvin "Hoppy" Hopkins to the Board of Zoning Appeals (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Automatic Aid Contract between fire departments (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Manager presented proposed changes to the City Charter, including election requirements and district reapportionment. The meeting served as a public information session with maps and documents provided to residents. No formal votes were taken on the charter changes during this session.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:25pm (All voted yes)

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission will review four Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications for properties in the historic district, including Up On the Square, the east side of the square, Alivana's Cigar Lounge, and the RC Cola Mural Restoration Project. The commission will also discuss its duties and signage in the Silvertown District. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and adopting the agenda.

• COA #1: Up On the Square, 113 W. Gordon Street
• COA #2: Eastside of Square (Back of Buildings)
• COA #3: Alivana's Cigar Lounge, 110 N. Center Street
• COA #4: RC Cola Mural Restoration Project, 106 E. Gordon Street
• Discussion of Silvertown District signage

The Historic Preservation Commission approved four Certificates of Appropriateness for signage, restaurant construction, facade painting, and a mural relocation. The commission also discussed identifying local structures for historic designation and the need for updated signage in the Silvertown National Registry District.

• Approved exterior window signage for Alivana's Cigar Lounge at 110 N. Center Street (Unanimous)
• Approved rooftop restaurant/bar buildout and kitchen addition at 113, 115, and 117 W. Gordon Street (Unanimous)
• Approved rear facade painting and custom shutters for 105, 107, 109, and 111 S. Center Street (Unanimous)
• Approved relocation of the Cook's Market Mural at 106 E. Gordon Street (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 3rd, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Thomaston Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider four zoning requests: a special use permit for an event center at 308 North Hightower St., a rezoning for a funeral home at 201 North Church Street, and special use permits for short-term rentals at 111 Woodlawn Place and 109 Springdale Drive. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting and take public comment before any action.

• Special use permit for event center at 308 North Hightower St. (SUP22-0010, M-1 Light Industrial)
• Rezoning of 201 North Church Street from C-1 to DT for a funeral home (R22-0007)
• Special use permit for short-term rental at 111 Woodlawn Place (SUP22-0008, R-1)
• Special use permit for short-term rental at 109 Springdale Drive (SUP22-0009, R-1)

The Zoning Commission recommended the approval of three special use permits and the denial of one rezoning request. These recommendations are sent to the Mayor and City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for event center at 308 North Hightower St. (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of rezoning to DT (Downtown) for funeral home at 201 North Church Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for short-term rental/Air BnB at 111 Woodlawn Place (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for short-term rental/Air BnB at 109 Springdale Drive (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Thomaston Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, elect board members, and discuss finances and events. The board will also consider a special use request at 308 N. Hightower Street and a rezoning request at 201 N. Church Street.

• Special use request at 308 N. Hightower Street
• Rezoning request at 201 N. Church Street
• DDA board elections
• Main Street event discussion
• Small Business Development Summit discussion

The board elected its annual officers and approved the November 2022 meeting minutes. Members held hearings regarding a special use request for an event center and a rezoning request for a funeral home. The board also reviewed the current facade grant balance and discussed future event planning.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Lane Coggins as Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Darren Day as Vice-Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Catherine Baity as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved modified meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the 2023 municipal election date and qualifying fees, an intergovernmental I.T. agreement, a charter amendment, an animal ordinance amendment, demolition bids for 209 South Church Street, and nominations for the Zoning Commission. The agenda also includes routine reports from city officials and a possible executive session.

• Discussion and potential approval of 2023 municipal election, qualifying fees, and election date
• Discussion and potential authorization of intergovernmental I.T. agreement
• Discussion and potential approval of charter amendment
• Discussion and potential adoption of animal ordinance amendment
• Discussion and potential authorization of demolition bids for 209 South Church Street

The City Council approved the dates, fees, and advertisements for the 2023 municipal elections. The council also accepted a $10,000 demolition bid for 209 South Church Street and reappointed two members to the Zoning Commission.

• Approved 2023 municipal election fees, dates, and advertisement (Unanimous)
• Denied providing requested additional time for Intergovernmental I.T. Agreement (Unanimous)
• Tabled Po Biddy Road Auction Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 demolition bid from Thompson Trucking Land Clearing and Grading for 209 South Church Street (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Robert Chatman and Richard Hollstrom to the Thomaston Zoning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)

The Thomaston Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review four Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for businesses on S. Center Street, E. Main Street, and E. Thompson Street. The commission will also hold board elections, consider new membership applications, and approve minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting.

• COA #1: Releaf Hemp Company, 109 S. Center Street
• COA #2: Little Ones, 107 S. Center Street
• COA #3: Tidal Wave Auto Spa, 115 E. Main Street
• COA #4: Tidal Wave Auto Spa, 124 E. Thompson Street
• Membership applications: Rev. James McGill, Mrs. Barbara Worthy, Mr. Jackson Reddick

The commission approved several requests for business signage and awnings in the downtown area. The board also held elections for leadership positions for the 2023-2025 term.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Releaf Hemp Company signage at 109 S. Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Little One's signage and fabric awning at 107 S. Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Tidal Wave Auto Spa signage at 115 E. Main Street, contingent on ordinance compliance (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Tidal Wave Auto Spa signage at 124 E. Thompson Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for PrettyPiper window signage at 102 N. Church Street (unanimous)
• Appointed Luke Haney as Chair for the 2023-2025 term
• Appointed Jane Burdette as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Taylor Smith as Secretary

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion and potential appointments for several key city positions: Municipal Court Judge, City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Clerk. The council will also consider nominations for the Thomaston-Upson Archives Board and Historic Preservation Commission, as well as plat approval for two parcels and approval of yearly document shredding per the record retention policy.

• Discussion and potential appointment of Municipal Court Judge
• Discussion and potential appointment of City Attorney
• Discussion and potential appointment of City Auditor
• Discussion and potential plat approval for Parcels T36 024A and 059 083A
• Discussion and potential approval of yearly shredding documents per record retention policy

The City Council appointed a municipal court judge, city attorney, auditor, and city clerk for 2023. The council also approved a plat for two parcels and authorized the FY2023 LMIG application. A request to change the name of South Bethel Street to Refuge Way was denied.

• Appointed Judge David Fowler as Municipal Court Judge for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed DeAnn Wheeler as City Attorney for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Reshann Adams, CPA as City Auditor for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Oasis Nichols as City Clerk for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Taylor Watson to Thomaston — Upson Archives Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Worthy and Jackson Reddick to Historic Preservation Commission (Unanimous)
• Denied road name change from South Bethel Street to Refuge Way (2-3)
• Approved plat for Parcels T36 024A and 059 083A (Unanimous)

City Council

The Thomaston City Council will consider appointments for municipal court judge, city attorney, auditor, and clerk, plus nominations for two boards. It will also discuss renaming Bethel Street to Refuge Way, approving plats for two parcels, and yearly document shredding. Public comment is scheduled on alcohol licensing.

• Discussion and potential appointment of Municipal Court Judge, City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Clerk
• Discussion and potential nomination for Thomaston-Upson Archives Board and Historic Preservation Commission
• Discussion and potential authorization to change road name from Bethel Street to Refuge Way
• Discussion and potential plat approval for Parcels T36 024A and 059 083A
• Discussion and potential approval of yearly shredding documents per record retention policy

The City Council appointed the Municipal Court Judge, City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Clerk for 2023. The council also filled vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission and the Thomaston-Upson Archives Board. A request to rename South Bethel Street to Refuge Way was denied.

• Appointed Judge David Fowler as Municipal Court Judge for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed DeAnn Wheeler as City Attorney for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Reshann Adams, CPA as City Auditor for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Oasis Nichols as City Clerk for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Taylor Watson to Thomaston-Upson Archives Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Worthy and Jackson Reddick to Historic Preservation Commission (Unanimous)
• Denied road name change from South Bethel Street to Refuge Way (2-3)
• Approved plat for Parcels T36 024A and 059 083A (Unanimous)