Thomaston public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
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 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)
City Council
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