Watkinsville public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an updated Official Zoning Map and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. They will also consider a beer/wine and distilled spirits license for Lalo's Tacos & Cantina at Wire Park, an annual stormwater update, and year-end bonuses for city employees. The agenda includes routine reports and recognitions.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt updated Official Zoning Map
• Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance
• Variance request for Parcel W 03 006 on N. Main Street (Oconee County School District)
• Alcohol license application for Lopez Restaurant Group (Lalo's Tacos & Cantina) at 1725 Electric Avenue, Suite 160
• Approve year-end bonuses for city employees

Council adopted an updated official zoning map and approved amendments to the zoning ordinance. The city also authorized the donation of a Wire Park parcel for the Oconee County Library's Watkinsville branch and approved a site improvement plan for Harris Shoals Park.

• Approved budget amendments for the 2022 Audit (5-0)
• Approved variance for Oconee County School District at N. Main Street with a 14-space parking limit (5-0)
• Approved Site Improvement Plan for Phase I, Harris Shoals Master Plan (5-0)
• Authorized donation of Wire Park parcel for Oconee County Library branch (5-0)
• Adopted updated Official Zoning Map (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Beer/Wine and Distilled Spirits License for Lalo’s Tacos & Cantina pending background check (5-0)
• Approved one week's pay as year-end bonuses for employees with at least 12 months of service (5-0)

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2022, to consider a demolition permit for 41 Barnett Shoals Road (Tax Parcel #W 07 016), which was tabled from the October 19 meeting. The council will also discuss protecting historic properties, approve a telecommunications agreement with the Georgia Municipal Association, and receive reports on finances, economic development, and police. The agenda includes a request to retain a surplus police vehicle and an executive session for personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.

• Demolition permit for 41 Barnett Shoals Road (previously submitted April 20 and October 19, 2022)
• Resolution to approve Telecommunications and Right of Way Management Program Agreement with Georgia Municipal Association
• Discussion of protection of historic properties
• Request to retain surplus police vehicle
• Administration of oath to Police Officer Tristan Walker

City Council approved a lease agreement with the Oconee County Library System and a demolition permit for 41 Barnett Shoals Road. The council also voted to retain a 2011 Crown Victoria police vehicle and adopted updated building valuation data.

• Approved Lease Agreement with Oconee County Library System Board of Trustees for 1925 Electric Avenue (5-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 41 Barnett Shoals Road/Tax Parcel #W 07 016 (4-1)
• Approved request to retain 2011 Crown Victoria police vehicle (5-0)
• Adopted ICC Building Valuation Data Table updated August 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2022, meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on concept plans for an Oconee County School District instructional support center on N. Main Street and a pipe plant on Greensboro Highway, plus demolition permits for two properties. They will also consider a second reading to create a Public Facilities Authority, a site improvement plan and construction lease with Hillpointe for Rocket Field improvements, and adopt an updated ICC Building Valuation Data Table. The agenda includes routine reports on finances, economic development, and police, and an executive session for personnel, real estate, and litigation.

• Concept Plan for Instructional Support Center, N. Main Street/Parcel W 03 006 (Oconee County School District)
• Concept Plan for Pipe Plant, 1180 Greensboro Highway/Tax Parcel W 08 011 (Athens Construction Group)
• Demolition permits for 22 School Street and 41 Barnett Shoals Road
• Second reading: Resolution to create City of Watkinsville Public Facilities Authority
• Site Improvement Plan, Construction Lease Agreement, and Demolition Permit with Hillpointe for Rocket Field improvements (Parcel W 06 003, Third Street)

The council approved a site plan, demolition permit, and construction lease for improvements to Rocket Field, including a bandstand, exercise equipment, and lighting, with $91,000 in city funds and $50,000 in SPLOST III funds. A demolition permit for 41 Barnett Shoals Road was tabled until the November 16 meeting after motions to approve and deny both failed. The council also approved a second reading of a resolution to create a Public Facilities Authority and adopted the consent agenda, which included updated ICC Building Valuation Data.

• Approved Rocket Field site plan, demolition permit, and construction lease with Value Added Concepts, LLC (4-1)
• Tabled demolition permit for 41 Barnett Shoals Road until November 16, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved second reading of resolution to create City of Watkinsville Public Facilities Authority (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ICC Building Valuation Data Table (5-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 22 School Street carport/garage (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2022 council meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda with changes: added employee recognition, removed pipe plant concept plan, revised Rocket Field contractor (5-0)

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on an updated official zoning map, amendments to the Subdivisions Ordinance, and a construction lease agreement with Hillpointe for improvements to Rocket Field. The council will also consider a GDOT grant application, activate the Downtown Development Authority, and approve a budget amendment.

• Resolution to adopt updated Official Zoning Map
• Ordinance amending Subdivisions Ordinance
• Construction lease agreement with Hillpointe for Rocket Field improvements (Parcel No. W 06 003, Third Street)
• Approve FY2023 GDOT Local Maintenance Improvement Grant application
• Resolution to activate Downtown Development Authority

The council voted 5-0 to activate the Watkinsville Downtown Development Authority, appoint board members, and define the downtown development area. They also approved consent agenda items including job descriptions, a grant pre-application for Harris Shoals Park, and a budget amendment. A construction lease agreement for Rocket Field improvements was tabled.

• Activated Downtown Development Authority and appointed board members (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: job descriptions, GOSP grant pre-application, budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted updated Official Zoning Map and resolution (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Subdivision Ordinance (5-0)
• Tabled consideration of Rocket Field construction lease agreement (5-0)
• Approved submittal of FY2023 GDOT LMIG application for street resurfacing and sidewalk repairs (5-0)

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an updated Official Zoning Map and amendments to the Subdivisions Ordinance. They will also discuss proposed improvements to Rocket Field, appropriate $20,000 from SPLOST III for signage, and consider a resolution to create a Public Facilities Authority. The agenda includes routine reports and an executive session for personnel, real estate, and litigation.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt updated Official Zoning Map
• Ordinance amending Subdivisions Ordinance
• Proposed improvements to Rocket Field
• Appropriate $20,000 from SPLOST III for Entryway and Wayfinding Signage, Phase II
• Resolution to request state legislature for a Local Act to create the City of Watkinsville Public Facilities Authority

The Watkinsville City Council approved amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance and adopted the updated Official Zoning Map. It also approved $20,000 from SPLOST III for entryway and wayfinding signage, and voted to request a Local Act to create a Public Facilities Authority. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except the Rocket Field concept plan, which passed 4-1.

• Adopted amendments to Subdivision Ordinance, Appendix C (5-0)
• Adopted updated Official Zoning Map (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 from SPLOST III for Entryway and Wayfinding Signs (5-0)
• Adopted request to State Legislature for Local Act to create Public Facilities Authority (5-0)
• Approved submittal of GIRMA Safety Grant application (5-0)
• Accepted concept plan for Rocket Field improvements (4-1, Massey opposed)

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council is reviewing financial reports for fiscal year 2022, including the general fund budget, American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund usage, and SPLOST I, II, and III project statuses. The agenda also includes a list of building permits issued in June 2022. This appears to be a regular meeting focused on financial oversight and administrative updates.

• ARP funds: $557,528.72 in revenues, $373,358.00 balance as of 6/30/2022
• General fund: $2,041,274.88 income vs. $2,018,258.46 expenses (FY2022)
• SPLOST II: $4,058,353.31 revenues received, $27,538.80 estimated overage
• SPLOST III: $535,355.83 bank balance as of 6/30/2022
• June 2022 building permits: 30 permits issued, including 12 new single-family residences on Silo Bend

The council adopted a 5% hotel-motel excise tax ordinance and fee schedule (3-1), and approved a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Oconee County for the 2022 TSPLOST referendum (4-0). The council also tabled a potential appropriation for Sewer Line A and moved forward with discussions on Rocket Field renovations.

• Adopted Hotel-Motel Excise Tax Ordinance (5% tax) and fee schedule (3-1)
• Approved resolution authorizing TSPLOST intergovernmental agreement with Oconee County (4-0)
• Tabled potential appropriation for Sewer Line A
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda with item 8 tabled (4-0)
• Moved to proceed with conversations with Kelly Mahoney on Rocket Field renovations (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for real estate and litigation (4-0)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a Hotel-Motel Excise Tax and an Excise Tax On Distilled Spirits By The Drink. The meeting also includes resolutions for the 2022 Property Tax Millage Rate and the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget.

• Ordinance to adopt Hotel-Motel Excise Tax
• Ordinance to adopt Excise Tax On Distilled Spirits By The Drink
• Resolution for adoption of 2022 Property Tax Millage Rate
• Resolution for adoption of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Beer/Wine Pouring and Brewery License Application for South Main Brewing, LLC

The council approved the FY2023 budget, set the 2022 property tax millage rate at 2.081, and adopted an excise tax on distilled spirits by the drink. It also approved a resolution setting the Local Option Sales Tax at 7.77% for 10 years starting January 1, 2023, and ratified emergency road work on Layle Lane. The hotel/motel excise tax was tabled for more information.

• Adopted FY2023 budget (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 property tax millage rate at 2.081 (5-0)
• Adopted excise tax on distilled spirits by the drink (5-0)
• Approved Local Option Sales Tax at 7.77% for 10 years starting Jan 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $45,121.92 for emergency road work on Layle Lane from SPLOST III (4-0, Garrett recused)
• Approved beer/wine pouring and brewery licenses for South Main Brewing, subject to letter of credit (4-1)
• Tabled hotel/motel excise tax ordinance
• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting date (5-0)

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed property tax millage rate for 2022. The meeting includes a review of historical tax digest data and estimated tax changes.

• Public hearing on proposed 2022 property tax millage rate
• Review of FY23 estimated tax increase over 2021 of $67,139.00 (16.62%)
• Discussion of net millage rate of 2.081 mils

The Watkinsville City Council met on May 18, 2022, and held a public hearing on the proposed 2022 property tax millage rate. No citizens attended in person, and no comments were received via email. The hearing was closed, and the council adjourned without taking any substantive action.

• Public hearing on proposed 2022 millage rate held; no comments received
• Motion to adjourn carried 4-0

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council is holding a regular meeting on May 18, 2022. The agenda includes a mix of routine administrative items, financial matters, and potential development or zoning discussions. Specific details of the agenda items are not clearly legible in the provided text.

• Agenda includes multiple items with dollar amounts, suggesting budget or contract approvals.
• Meeting appears to include standard council business such as minutes approval and reports.
• The document contains sections that may relate to zoning or land use, though specifics are unclear.

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed 2022 property tax millage rate and the Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund budget. The agenda also includes votes on zoning amendments for car sales and a conditional use permit for Passion Autos, LLC.

• Public Hearing: Proposed 2022 Property Tax Millage Rate
• Public Hearing: Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund Capital and Operating Budget
• Zoning Text Amendment for 'Car Sales, Primarily Indoor Showroom' in the Employment Center District
• Conditional Use permit for Passion Autos, LLC at 1092 Business Boulevard, Building B, Unit 1
• Ordinance to adopt Hotel-Motel Excise Tax

The Watkinsville City Council approved a zoning text amendment allowing "Car Sales, Primarily Indoor Showroom" as a conditional use in the Employment Center (EC) district, and approved a conditional use permit for Passion Autos, LLC at 1092 Business Boulevard, Building B, Unit 1, with the condition that all sales and vehicle displays be indoors. The council also approved the FY2023 budget, an urban forest protection plan for Waters Walk, a wastewater capacity allocation, and a sidewalk construction contract. The hotel-motel excise tax ordinance was tabled.

• Approved zoning text amendment for indoor car sales in EC district (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for Passion Autos, LLC with indoor-only condition (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 General Fund budget of $2,559,574 (no vote recorded, public hearing held)
• Approved Urban Forest Protection Plan for Waters Walk (5-0)
• Approved wastewater capacity allocation for G. Edward Van Giesen, III (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 sidewalk contract with Mayweather Concrete Finishing, appropriating up to $15,000 (5-0)
• Tabled hotel-motel excise tax ordinance
• Removed wastewater allocation request for Tucker Revocable Living Trust

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council will hold a public hearing for the FY2023 budget, consider a demolition permit for the Waters Walk age-restricted retirement community, and review financial and police reports. The consent agenda includes resolutions on ARPA funds and surplus conduit, and an ordinance amending alarm systems.

• Public hearing for FY2023 Capital and Operating Budget (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
• Waters Walk Age-Restricted Independent Living Retirement Community at Durham and Water Streets – site improvement and demolition permit
• 41 Barnett Shoals Road demolition permit (old business)
• Resolution to elect standard allowance for ARPA funds
• Ordinance amending alarm systems

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an amendment to the rezone and development agreement for Wisteria Ridge at 75 N. Main Street. The council will also consider ordinances amending the alcoholic beverages and urban forest protection regulations, and approve SPLOST III funds for park improvements. Several routine items, including appointments, financial reports, and a police report, are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on amendment to rezone and development agreement for Wisteria Ridge (75 N. Main Street, Tax Parcel #W 03A 001)
• Ordinance amendments to alcoholic beverages ordinance (by-the-drink regulations, delivery of alcohol)
• Approve and appropriate SPLOST III funds for Harris Shoals Park master plan improvements and Rocket Field electrical work
• Ordinance amendments to Urban Forest Protection Plan
• Consideration of beer and wine retail license for Shyno, LLC (fka Oconee Food Mart) at 42 Greensboro Highway

The council approved an amendment to the development agreement for 75 N. Main Street (Wisteria Ridge), allowing a residence remodel. It also approved several other items, including a $100,000 allocation for Harris Shoals Park improvements, an ordinance amendment on alcohol delivery, and a $7,000 purchase of Christmas lights. A demolition permit request for 41 Barnett Shoals Road was tabled until the April meeting.

• Approved amendment to development agreement for 75 N. Main Street (Wisteria Ridge) (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 for Harris Shoals Park Phase I improvements and $2,400 for Rocket Field electrical work (5-0)
• Approved amendments to alcoholic beverages ordinance (4-1, Massey opposed)
• Approved up to $7,000 from ARP funds for Christmas lights purchase (5-0)
• Approved Urban Forest Plan for 1414 Jerry Smith Drive (5-0)
• Tabled demolition permit for 41 Barnett Shoals Road until April meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments and beer/wine license (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 16 and March 1 meetings (4-0 and 5-0)

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council is holding a work session to discuss items for future consideration, including follow-up on strategic initiatives and proposed FY23 capital budget requests. No final action will be taken; the session is open to the public but does not include public comments. The agenda includes a detailed capital improvement program with specific funding requests for police vehicles, equipment, and other projects.

• FY23 capital budget requests total $221,043, including $55,000 for a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria police car
• Proposed $54,000 for a new ADA accessible playground
• Proposed $15,000 for modifications to the Police Department at City Hall
• Proposed $9,000 for mounted Christmas light decorations for 15 telephone pole locations
• Discussion of future costs for ESP playground and synthetic turf, with FY22 purchase prices of $319,000 and $180,000 respectively

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss new business. The primary item involves awarding a contract for the Layle Lane resurfacing project under the FY22 LMIG program.

• Contract award for Fiscal Year 2022 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG) Resurfacing Project – Layle Lane

City Council

The Watkinsville Mayor and Council are holding their 2022 retreat to discuss the city's long-term vision, review 2021 accomplishments, and prioritize funding initiatives. The agenda includes committee updates on topics like stormwater, connectivity, and greenspace, plus discussion of a sign ordinance and July 4th plans. This is a planning and discussion session, not a voting meeting.

• Review of 2021 accomplishments, including $548,204.50 in ARPA funds and multiple development approvals
• Discussion of stormwater issues and connectivity plans
• Sign ordinance and July 4th plans to be discussed
• Security protocols review
• Prioritization of funding initiatives across committees

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council will hold public hearings and votes on several zoning text amendments and conditional use permits, including allowing breweries in downtown and mixed-use districts, special events facilities in the South Main Street Scenic Corridor, and upscale tattoo studios in the Employment Center. The council will also consider a comprehensive fee schedule, employee health insurance renewal, and various reports and appointments.

• Zoning text amendment to allow breweries as conditional use in DT, MUO, HM districts
• Conditional use for South Main Brewing, LLC at 111 S. Barnett Shoals Road, Suite 414 and 415-J
• Zoning text amendment to allow special events facility as conditional use in SM district
• Conditional use for Satisfied Properties, LLC at 7 & 18 S Main Street for special events facility
• Resolution to adopt a comprehensive fee schedule for city services

The City Council approved zoning text amendments allowing breweries as a conditional use in Downtown, Mixed Use Office, and Historic Main districts, and allowing special events facilities in the South Main Street Scenic Corridor with specific time limits. It also approved conditional use permits for a brewery at 111 S. Barnett Shoals Road and a special events facility at 7 & 18 South Main Street. A proposed text amendment to allow a tattoo studio in the Employment Center district was denied. The council also approved a partial demolition permit, a site development plan, a comprehensive fee schedule, and an 18-month health insurance renewal.

• Approved zoning text amendment allowing breweries as a conditional use in DT, MUO, and HM districts (3-1, Massey opposed).
• Approved conditional use permit for South Main Brewing at 111 S. Barnett Shoals Road, Suite 414 and 415-J (3-1, Massey opposed).
• Approved zoning text amendment allowing special events facilities in SM district with revised hours: outside noise ends 9 PM daily, events end 10 PM Sun-Thu and 11 PM Fri-Sat (3-1, Garrett opposed).
• Approved conditional use permit for special events facility at 7 & 18 South Main Street, with conditions that middle driveway closes during events and permit travels with property owner (3-1, Garrett opposed).
• Denied zoning text amendment allowing tattoo studio in EC district (tie broken by Mayor, 3-2).
• Approved beer/wine and distilled spirits licenses for Manring Brothers, LLC (dba White Tiger Deluxe) (4-0).
• Approved partial demolition permit for 13 School Street with conditions on timeline (3-0, Massey recused).
• Approved site development plan for 1414 Jerry Smith Drive contingent on engineer's conditions (4-0).

City Council

The Watkinsville City Council will administer oaths to newly elected officials, then consider several consent agenda items including a comprehensive fee schedule, cemetery and pedestrian event ordinance amendments, and police recruitment agreements. They will also vote on appropriating $14,579 from SPLOST III funds for a TrafficLogix Variable Message Sign trailer. Financial and department reports will be presented.

• Approve $14,579 from SPLOST III for TrafficLogix Variable Message Sign trailer
• Adopt comprehensive fee schedule for city services
• Amend cemetery ordinance
• Amend pedestrian events ordinance
• Approve police recruitment agreements

The Watkinsville City Council approved the consent agenda (items 9-12) after tabling item 7 and removing item 8, and appointed Christine Tucker as Mayor Pro-Tem. The council also ratified a consent order in a municipal court case and entered executive session for litigation and real estate discussions. No public hearings or appearances were scheduled.

• Approved consent agenda items 9-12 (cemetery ordinance, pedestrian events ordinance, fee schedule, police recruitment agreements) (5-0)
• Tabled item 7 (Oconee County Board of Health appointment) and removed item 8 (bank signature authorization) from consent agenda
• Appointed Christine Tucker as Mayor Pro-Tem (5-0)
• Ratified consent order in 60 South Main Street Municipal Court case (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 15, 2021, with minor edit (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing item 13 (SPLOST III VMS trailer purchase) (5-0)