Decatur public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved agreements for the demolition of two properties and a five-year print services contract. The council also authorized alcohol consumption on a specific block of Merchant Street and took action regarding unsafe structures.
- Approved 5-year equipment rental and print services contract with Watts Copy Systems, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved agreement with Decatur Civic Center Authority-Zamboni (6-0)
- Approved agreement with JRH Services for demolition of 1031 N. Edward St. (6-0)
- Approved agreement with S. Shafer Excavating for demolition of 452 W. Main St. (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-61 for alcohol consumption on 100 Block Merchant Street (6-0)
- Approved Resolution R2023-185 regarding unsafe structures (6-0)
- Approved minutes from August 18 and August 21, 2023 meetings (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved an ordinance to issue debt for roof and HVAC projects at the library and MSC. Other actions included approving street restoration contracts, a fiber extension, and the demolition of six properties. The council also passed several territory annexations via a consent agenda.
- Approved 2023-55 Ordinance to issue debt for MSC and Library roofs and HVAC (6-0)
- Approved R2023-168 animal control agreement with Macon County (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved R2023-169 Bodine proposal for fiber extension to East Hospitality Lane (6-0)
- Approved R2023-170 and R2023-171 street restoration contracts with Dunn Company (6-0)
- Adopted Sanitary Sewer Lateral Emergency Program policy (6-0)
- Approved R2023-172 purchase of an excavator from Roland Machinery Company (6-0)
- Approved R2023-174 demolition of six properties with Hutchins Excavating (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda items A-K, including five territory annexations (6-0)
City Council
City Council approved a feasibility study for a new redevelopment project area and a professional services agreement for TIF development plans. The council also authorized several grants for police recruitment, violence intervention, and community clean-up initiatives. Multiple annexations and equipment purchases were approved via a consent agenda.
- Approved feasibility study for a Redevelopment Project Area (6-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with PGAV Planners, LLC for TIF plans (6-0)
- Approved proposal from Old King's Orchard Community Center for violence intervention (6-0)
- Approved recruitment and retention grant for Decatur Police Department (6-0)
- Approved agreement with CDM Smith for Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan (6-0)
- Approved purchase of one 2024 Freightliner Bucket Truck (6-0)
- Approved annexations of 4117 Dean Drive, 3080 E Mound Road, and 2705 Southland Road (6-0)
- Approved purchase of three fire apparatus from MacQueen Emergency (6-0)