Douglas public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commissioner
The City of Douglas Mayor and Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting. Discussion items include the purchase of a new fire engine and a grant application for Hurricane Michael disaster assistance. The commission will also discuss the CDBG 2022 Project bid award and the 2024 LMIG streets list.
- Purchase of a new fire engine
- Hurricane Michael disaster assistance grant application
- Bid award for the CDBG 2022 Project
- LMIG 2024 Streets List and Application
City Commissioner
The City Commission will hold second readings for amendments to the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance and the Unified Land Development Code Ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions regarding road closures for the Bryan St water line project and various local board appointments.
- Second reading of amendments to the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance
- Second reading of amendments to the Unified Land Development Code Ordinance
- Road closures associated with the Bryan St Water Line Project
- Fee schedule for permitting accessory unit structures
- Appointments to the Downtown Development Authority, Planning Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session followed by a regular meeting. Discussion items include several equipment bids, public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses, and proposed amendments to city ordinances.
- FY24 New Vacuum Trailer Bid
- FY24 New Modular Building Bid
- FY24 New Crew Cab Truck Bid
- Pole Inspection Bid from SWPI, INC (Substation 1 Circuits)
- Bid Award for the Cemetery Expansion and Resurfacing Improvements
City Commissioner
The City of Douglas Mayor and Commission will hold public hearings regarding business licenses and distance variance requests. The agenda also includes discussions on a new Downtown Development District boundary and police department grants.
- Public hearing for Publix's Alcoholic Beverage License Application
- Distance variance requests for McRae's Pharmacy at 1002 Ward St. W.
- Distance variance requests for The Medicine Cabinet at 722 Shirley Ave. and 225 (223) Ashely St.
- Proposed boundary change for the Downtown Development District and Main Street
- Discussion of GFL rate adjustments
City Commissioner
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss several items, including new district boundaries for downtown development and cybersecurity upgrades. The meeting also includes discussions on the Weatherization Grant Program and equipment for the Fire Department HazMat Team.
- New district boundary for downtown development
- Upgrades to Microsoft Office 365 and cybersecurity services
- Amendments to the City of Douglas Weatherization Grant Program
- Purchase of HVAC software/hardware parts for Central Square Complex
- GEMA FY23 State Homeland Security Program for Fire Department HazMat Team
City Commissioner
The City of Douglas Mayor and Commission will hold a special called meeting to discuss the 2023 Tax Millage Ordinance. The agenda includes a public hearing, reading, and possible adoption of this ordinance.
- Public hearing, reading, and adoption of the 2023 Tax Millage Ordinance
City Commissioner
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss several regional projects and grants. Topics include the joint comprehensive plan for Coffee County and surrounding cities, as well as updates to the airport capital improvement plan. The agenda also covers park improvements and utility contracts.
- Adoption of FY24-FY28 Joint Coffee County and Cities Comprehensive Plan
- Approval of Airport Capital Improvement Plan Update FY2025 - FY2029
- City contribution to the Satilla Park Improvements Project
- Contract for drilling two non-potable wells at New Pilgrim's Pride Rendering Plant
- Technical Assistance Agreement for the Recreational Trails Program Grant
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session to discuss several city projects. Discussion topics include engineering services for grant-funded parks and festival logistics.
- Appointments to Douglas Airport Commission
- Engineering services for Huckaby Sports Complex (INODIC Grant No. GA-0013734)
- Engineering services for Roundtree Park (INODIC Grant No. GA-0013735)
- Appeal regarding the Douglas Women's Club demolition
- Road closures and alcohol fee waivers for the 2023 Gopher Tortoise Festival
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session followed by a regular meeting. Discussion topics include the FY'23 budget amendment, new district boundaries for downtown development, and opioid settlement fund disbursements.
- FY'23 Budget Amendment discussion
- National Opioid Settlement Agreement Fund Disbursement discussion
- Proposed new district boundary for Downtown Development and Main Street
- Appointments to Douglas Airport Commission
- Appointments to Douglas-Coffee County Land Bank Authority
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session followed by a regular meeting. Discussion items include wastewater treatment projects, land bank appointments, and housing rehabilitation policies.
- Bid award for the Aeration and Filter Rehab Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Rental quote for the Vactor-2100 Combination Sewer Jetter
- Appointments to Douglas-Coffee County Land Bank Authority
- Resolution to adopt Neighborhood Redevelopment Program housing policies
- Purchase of York Chiller through Johnson Control for GYM A
City Commissioner
The City of Douglas Mayor and Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting. Agenda items include an alcoholic beverage license application for The Taco Place and a business license appeal for Archie Merritt's Tire. Officials will also review utility equipment purchases and contract amendments.
- Public hearing for Taqueria Los Tres Garcia LLC liquor license
- Business license appeal for Archie Merritt's Tire
- Contract discussion for CrossLife Church at 7 Airport Circle
- Purchase of a replacement pump for the Sinkhole Liftstation
- Amendment to S & S Asphalt and Concrete bid due to concrete increases
City Commissioner
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an alcoholic beverage license application for Prime Liquor And Wine. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the purchase of 30 fire hydrants and a solar power agreement amendment.
- Purchase of 30 fire hydrants for warehouse stock
- Renewal of Tom Reilly B-25 Group Land Lease Agreement
- Alcoholic beverage license application for Jaguturu LLC, D.B.A. Prime Liquor And Wine
- Baker Highway TIA Project Bid Award
- Third Amendment to the Solar Power Purchase Agreement
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY'24 budget. The work session includes discussions on land development standards, grant administration for ARPA INODIC grants, and road closures.
- FY'24 Budget Public Hearing
- Development Standards Text Amendment Ordinance to the Unified Land Development Code
- Temporary Road Closure of South Gaskin Avenue for the Juneteenth Carnival
- Agreement with GDOT for Five Local TIA Projects
- Environmental Special Studies Fee Proposal for Transportation Alternatives Program
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session followed by a regular meeting. Discussions include a sewer extension bid award, an amendment to a solar power purchase contract, and an engineering agreement for the McNeal Drive project.
- Special exception variance for impervious surface coverage for Foresite Group
- Sewer Extension-Thompson Drive to George Drive bid award
- 2nd Amendment to the Solar Power Purchase Contract
- Engineering Agreement with Lancore Engineering for the McNeal Drive Project
- Ordinance amendment regarding business license issuance requirements
City Commissioner
The City of Douglas Mayor and Commission will hold a work session to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget. The discussion involves City Manager Charles W. Davis and Mayor Tony L. Paulk.
- Discussion of the FY'24 Proposed Budget
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session to discuss several municipal projects. Topics include airport infrastructure, electrical line construction on Brantley Blvd, and potential changes to business license requirements.
- FY23 Airport Fencing Bid
- Douglas Municipal Airport Terminal Apron & Taxiway Rehabilitation
- Ordinance Amendment for Business License issuance requirements
- Pike Electric LLC quote for a new line on Brantley Blvd
- Bacon County Work Detail Contracts for Public Works and Parks/Recreation
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session followed by a regular meeting. Discussions include infrastructure projects, potential grant applications for Eastside Park, and updates to business licensing and mobile vending regulations.
- First reading of ordinance amendment regarding business licenses and delinquent tax debt
- Resolution for Eastside Park Rehabilitation Land Water Conservation Fund Grant pre-application
- Bid award discussion for the Gaskin Ave TIA Project
- Proposal from Pike Electric, LLC to bore under Highway 135 to Brantley Blvd
- Second reading and public hearing regarding mobile vending in the Unified Land Development Code
City Commissioner
The City of Douglas Mayor and Commission will discuss ethics recertification and amendments to the Community Work Program. The agenda includes public hearings for two alcoholic beverage applications and second readings for ordinances regarding mobile vendors and markets.
- Alcoholic beverage application for Spivey's Cat fish House, LLC (d.b.a. Hardware House)
- Alcoholic beverage application for Ahaan 9, LLC (d.b.a. U.S.A. Discount Beverage)
- Ordinances regarding mobile vendors, farmers markets, and pop-up markets
- Adoption of the Community Development Department fee schedule
- Discussion of the State ARPA Oak Park System Connections Bid
City Commissioner
The Mayor and Commission will discuss several items including new ordinances for mobile vendors and market regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on housing tax credits, sewer rehabilitation, and water well drilling.
- First reading of ordinances related to Mobile Vendors, Special Events, Farmers Market, and Open Air Markets
- Amending the Unified Land Development Code regarding mobile vending
- KM Ventures, LLC proposal for Douglas GICH Housing Team support letter
- Temporary lease of Old Civil Air Patrol Building at the Douglas Airbase
- Sewer rehab quote from Southeast Pipe for Club Drive and Spring St
City Commissioner
The City Commission will discuss the second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget disbursements. The agenda also includes a variance request from Pilgrim's Pride regarding the private well ordinance and a cemetery paving project contract.
- 2nd Round ARPA Disbursement Budget approval
- Pilgrim's Pride Private Well Ordinance variance request
- Statewide Engineering Contract for Cemetery Paving Project
- Change Order #1 for Airport Water and Sewer Extension
- Land swap between City of Douglas and Nathaniel Smith
City Commissioner
The City Commission will discuss various contracts, committee appointments, and engineering agreements during a work session. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for the annexation and zoning of property at 1533 George Drive.
- Annexation and zoning of 4.33 acres at 1533 George Drive
- Contract for probation supervision services with CSRA Probation Services, Inc.
- Appointments to the Airbase Preservation & Development Committee and Downtown Development Authority
- ESG Engineering Task Order Agreement for the 2022 GEFA CWSRF Project
- Review of summary for mobile vendors, special events, and farmer's markets
City Commissioner
The City Commission will discuss designating N. Gaskin Avenue as a local historic district. The agenda also includes an annexation proposal for 4.33 acres at 1533 George Drive and a public hearing on alcohol sales for Thanksgiving.
- Annexation and zoning of 4.33 acres at 1533 George Drive
- Designation of N. Gaskin Avenue District as a Local Historic District
- Public hearing regarding alcohol sales on Thanksgiving
- Proposal from Woodrow Sapp for Well 7 Rehab
- Approval of 'Wings & Things' Festival at Douglas Municipal Airport
City Commissioner
The City Commission will consider an amendment to allow alcoholic beverage sales on Thanksgiving. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the Design Review Committee Ordinance and discussions regarding engineering contracts and museum re-roofing bids.
- First reading of amendment to Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance for Thanksgiving sales
- Public hearing for amending the Design Review Committee Ordinance
- Engineering services contract for ARPAEAA-EDA Investment Grant NO. 04-79-07782 SWE #12-2900-R
- FY23 Museum Re-Roofing Bid discussion
- Proposed closure of a portion of E. Ashley Street