Watkinsville public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council approved the renewal of employee health insurance and a maintenance agreement for Rocket Field. The council also authorized funding for sewer and stormwater projects and accepted a land donation for greenspace.
- Approved employee health insurance renewal with Anthem Blue Cross/BlueShield (5-0)
- Approved maintenance and scheduling agreement for Rocket Field with The Yard through June 30, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved $47,140.89 from Fund Balance for Sewer Line A Construction (5-0)
- Appropriated $60,000 from SPLOST III for stormwater conveyance system upgrades (5-0)
- Approved Trove Parcel Donation Agreement for greenspace passive recreation (5-0)
- Approved commercial ground lease for N. Main Street parcel to Hardigree Properties, LLLP (5-0)
- Appointed Laura Moore to the Oconee County Library Board (5-0)
- Approved updated fee schedule associated with Rocket Field (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the acquisition of the Thomas Family Farm on Simonton Bridge Road. Funding for the purchase includes a loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, American Rescue Plan Act funds, and SPLOST III funds.
- Accepted $3,550,000 from Clean Water State Revolving Fund for purchase of Thomas Family Farm (4-0)
- Approved $745,000 appropriation from American Rescue Plan Act Fund for Thomas Family Farm acquisition (4-0)
- Approved $100,000 appropriation from SPLOST III Fund for loan fees, site work, and closing costs for Thomas Family Farm (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved an amendment to the development agreement for Electric Avenue (formerly 111 S. Barnett Shoals Road). The change adjusts the number of single-family detached units and attached residential units.
- Approved amendment to rezone Development Agreement for Electric Avenue to adjust single-family detached units from 53 to 52 and attached residential units from 77 to 81 (not to exceed 231 bedrooms)