Rincon, GA

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board meets on September 30, 2026, with three new business items: two conceptual site plan applications and one rezoning request. The board will also approve its agenda and the minutes of its August 18, 2026 meeting. All votes are listed as blank on the agenda, so no outcomes are recorded. The agenda notes it is subject to change.

• Jatin Patel with Rinku Food Mart seeks conceptual site plan approval to build two 5,000-square-foot buildings at 306 South Columbia Avenue, demolishing the existing structure and gas tanks on the .96-acre B-2 parcel in the Highway 21 Corridor Overlay District
• YuanHui Chin with Coleman Company, Inc., for Compassion Christian Church, Inc., seeks conceptual site plan approval for an approximately 26,450-square-foot addition at 810 Fort Howard Road, a 15-acre OC parcel in the Fort Howard (Main Street) Corridor Overlay District
• Chad Zittrouer with Kern & Co., for Braly Investments, LLC, requests rezoning about 20.14 acres from R-2 to PUD for a two-phase, 58-unit residential development at 0 W Ninth Street, owned by Peter Jr. and Franklin Lamond Johnson
• Approval of minutes for the August 18, 2026 meeting
• No dollar amounts, public hearing, or fee changes appear in the agenda text

The Board approved conceptual site plans for the redevelopment of 306 South Columbia Avenue and a 26,450 square-foot addition to the Compassion Christian Church campus. Additionally, the Board approved a request to rezone 20.14 acres at 0 W Ninth Street from R-2 Residential to PUD for a 58-unit residential development.

• Approved conceptual site plan for 306 South Columbia Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved conceptual site plan for 810 Fort Howard Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 20.14 acres at 0 W Ninth Street to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council is set to vote on a rezoning request and several site plan approvals, plus budget and vehicle purchases. The meeting includes a public hearing on rezoning about 20.14 acres at 0 W Ninth Street from R-2 to PUD for a proposed 58-unit, two-phase residential development. Council will also consider a second reading to rezone 205 W. Ninth Street to R-3 for townhomes, and conceptual site plans for redevelopment at 306 South Columbia Avenue and an addition at 810 Fort Howard Road. Other items include a budget amendment for police vehicles, vehicle purchases, a prosecuting attorney resolution, and an executive session.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning ~20.14 acres at 0 W Ninth Street from R-2 to PUD for 58 units (Planning and Zoning recommended approval 6-0)
• Second reading to rezone ~3.5 acres at 205 W. Ninth Street from R-2 to R-3 for up to 20 townhomes, max height 35' (Planning and Zoning recommended denial 4-0; staff recommends approval with conditions)
• Conceptual site plan for two 5,000 sq ft buildings at 306 South Columbia Avenue, demolishing existing structure and gas tanks
• Conceptual site plan for ~26,450 sq ft addition at 810 Fort Howard Road for Compassion Christian Church
• Budget Amendment 2026-07 to use condemned funds for new police vehicles; purchase 2024 Ram 1500 for $33,892.52 with $8,500 trade-in and 2024 Honda Odyssey for $37,131.01

Rincon City Council approved first readings for two rezoning requests: a 3.5-acre parcel at 205 W. Ninth Street to R-3 for up to 20 townhomes, and a 39.58-acre annexation/rezoning at 0 Lexington Avenue Ext. to PUD. Both passed 4-1 and now move to second readings, where final decisions will be made. Council also approved a $12,000 architectural review contract with GMC, two construction pay requests, and six police radios. No action was taken after an executive session.

• Approved first reading to rezone 205 W. Ninth Street (parcel R2040032) from R-2 to R-3 for up to 20 townhomes, max height 35 feet (4-1, Blackwell no)
• Approved first reading to annex and rezone 0 Lexington Avenue Ext. (parcel 04470013C01, 39.58 acres) from AR-1 to PUD (4-1, Boyett no)
• Approved GMC architectural review agreement, not to exceed $12,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Cartee Construction Pay Request #4 for $103,601.35 for 7th Street Utility Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved Vertical Earth Pay Request #3 for $397,452.10 for Chimney Road Watermain Extension (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of six police radios from Loudon Communication using SPLOST funds (unanimous)
• Approved August 24, 2026 meeting minutes (4 yes, Riley abstained)
• No action taken on executive session items (personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, real estate)

City Council Special Called

This is a special called meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate. Following the closed session, the council may take action on any items discussed. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, agenda approval, adjournment).

• Executive session on personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate
• Possible action on items from executive session

City Council

The Rincon City Council meets on September 28, 2026, with a first reading on a petition to annex and rezone about 114.13 acres at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. from AR-1 to PUD. The agenda also includes a $804,405.67 pay request for the Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project, a first reading of a 2026 millage rate of 2.323 mills, and several other approvals. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate.

• First reading: annex and rezone ~114.13 acres at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. (Parcel #04470013B00) from AR-1 to PUD; petition by Dylan Wingate, Patriot Development Group; owned by Bruce and Cindy Rahn
• Consent agenda: Vertical Earth Inc. Pay Request #2 of $804,405.67 for the Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project
• Change Order #1 (a decrease) for the Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project
• First reading of an ordinance setting the 2026 millage rate at 2.323 mills; adoption requires three public hearings and a second reading
• Agreement with GMC for architectural review services in City Overlay Districts; bid award for a Police Department office trailer; deed of dedication for Heritage Way and the Lift Station

The Rincon City Council held a first reading on a petition to annex about 114.13 acres at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. and rezone it from AR-1 to PUD for a 342-home subdivision; the vote was 5 yes with Councilmember Milner abstaining, and a second reading is still required. The council approved a $804,405.67 pay request and a $117,661.00 contract decrease for the Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project, and awarded a $287,365.45 police office trailer bid to Swartz Building Solutions. It tabled a GMC architectural review services agreement until the August 24 meeting over missing budget details, advanced a first reading of a 2.323 mill tax rate, and accepted the Heritage Way lift station deed conditioned on pumps working within 30 days.

• First reading of annexation and rezoning to PUD for 342 homes at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. (114.13 acres) approved 5 yes, Milner abstained; second reading still required
• Approved Consent Agenda including Vertical Earth Inc Pay Request #2 of $804,405.67 for Chimney Road Watermain Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 decreasing the Chimney Road Watermain Extension contract by $117,661.00 (unanimous)
• Tabled GMC architectural review services agreement until August 24 meeting over missing budget figures (unanimous)
• Awarded police office trailer bid to Swartz Building Solutions of Gastonia, NC for $287,365.45, funded from city buildings SPLOST (unanimous)
• First reading of ordinance setting 2026 millage rate at 2.323 mills; adoption requires three public hearings and a second reading (unanimous)
• Accepted deed of dedication for Heritage Way and lift station, conditioned on pumps being operational within 30 days and final legal review (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate; no action taken afterward (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council meets on September 28, 2026, with public hearings on the 2026 millage rate and two rezoning requests, both of which the Planning and Zoning Board recommended denying on August 18, 2026. The council will also consider a consent agenda with equipment and construction pay requests, a liquor store lottery drawing, a proposed car dealership site plan, and an ordinance setting the millage rate at 2.323 mills. An executive session on personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on rezoning 205 W. Ninth Street (parcel R2040032) from R-2 to R-3 for about 3.5 acres; Planning and Zoning voted 4-0 to recommend denial
• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning of 0 Lexington Avenue Ext. (parcel 04470013C01), about 39.58 acres, from AR-1 to PUD; Planning and Zoning voted 3-1 to recommend denial
• Consent agenda: $50,000 mini-excavator from Mason Tractor Co. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Consent agenda: Pay Request #3 of $117,382.01 to Cartee Construction & Utilities and Pay Request #1 of $267,158.93 to Sikes Brothers, Inc.
• Ordinance setting the 2026 millage rate at 2.323 mills; also a vote on Tanzo Motors' conceptual site plan for an 18,836-square-foot dealership at 0 Towne Park West Drive

Rincon City Council voted unanimously to adopt a final millage rate of 2.323 mills for tax year 2026, replacing the existing $240 annual fee; the mayor said the fee will be removed and residents will get a $240 refund check for 2026. Council also approved a conceptual site plan for an 18,836-square-foot Tanzo Motors dealership at 0 Towne Park West Drive and approved the consent agenda, including a $50,000 mini-excavator and two pay requests totaling $384,540.94. Two public hearings were held on rezoning requests — 205 W. Ninth Street (R-2 to R-3) and 0 Lexington Avenue Ext. (annexation and rezoning to PUD) — but the minutes record no council vote on either. Councilmember Milner requested a workshop and temporary moratorium on new data center approvals; no vote is recorded.

• Adopted final millage rate of 2.323 mills for tax year 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved conceptual site plan for 18,836-sq-ft Tanzo Motors dealership at 0 Towne Park West Drive (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: $50,000 mini-excavator from Mason Tractor Co. for Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #3 of $117,382.01 to Cartee Construction & Utilities for 7th Street Utility Improvement Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #1 of $267,158.93 to Sikes Brothers, Inc. for TSPLOST road paving project (unanimous)
• Tabled GMC architectural review services agreement to September 14 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Feb. 24, 2025 Operations Agreement with EOM Operations (unanimous)
• Approved removing former Finance Director and appointing Hannah McDaniel as authorized signer at Ameris Bank; approved $1,000 monthly stipend for McDaniel (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council meets on September 28, 2026, to act on several second readings of Unified Development Ordinance amendments, a proposed millage rate resolution, and an intergovernmental agreement on 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax proceeds. The consent agenda also includes a second reading on retail package liquor store rules and an updated Official Overlay Districts Map. New business includes a library board appointment and an agreement with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC for bookkeeping and advisory services. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate.

• Second reading of UDO amendments covering Chapters 1-6 and 9, including Downtown/Main Street architectural standards and subdivision rules
• Second reading to repeal the June 23, 2025 Official Overlay Districts Map and adopt a restated map
• Second reading on Chapter 6 alcoholic beverages rules for retail package liquor stores, changing '12 months' to '18 months' in Section 6-24
• Resolution to set a proposed millage rate
• Intergovernmental agreement with Effingham County and the cities of Guyton and Springfield for 2026 SPLOST proceeds

The Rincon City Council voted unanimously to lift three development moratoriums covering the Highway 21 and Fort Howard overlay districts and residential projects, after adopting updated Unified Development Ordinance amendments. Council also approved a resolution starting the process toward a proposed millage rate, which triggers three required public hearings before any final vote. An intergovernmental agreement dividing 2026 SPLOST proceeds among Effingham County, Rincon, Guyton, and Springfield was approved, with voters deciding the tax itself in November. Other approvals included a library board reappointment and a bookkeeping services agreement.

• Approved consent agenda: UDO amendments, new Official Overlay Districts Map, and retail package liquor store code change (unanimous)
• Reappointed Becky Long to a three-year library board term starting July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC for bookkeeping/consulting services at $3,000-$5,000 per month (unanimous)
• Approved UDO amendments adding Downtown/Main Street Architectural Development Standards (unanimous)
• Approved UDO amendments to Chapters 3, 4 and 8 on development, parking/streets and subdivisions (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to set a proposed millage rate, triggering three required public hearings (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for distribution of 2026 SPLOST proceeds (unanimous)
• Terminated moratoriums on development in the Highway 21 and Fort Howard overlay districts and on residential projects (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council meets on September 25, 2026 to hold a public hearing and vote on several land-use requests, including a rezoning of about 20.14 acres at 0 W Ninth Street from R-2 to PUD for a proposed 58-unit, two-phase residential development. The council will also consider a second reading to rezone about 3.5 acres at 205 W. Ninth Street to R-3 for townhomes, plus two conceptual site plan approvals and several vehicle purchases. Other items include a budget amendment for police vehicles, a resolution appointing a municipal court prosecuting attorney, and an executive session on personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning ~20.14 acres at 0 W Ninth Street (Parcel #R2130001) from R-2 to PUD for 58 units; Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 to recommend approval
• Second reading to rezone ~3.5 acres at 205 W. Ninth Street (Parcel #R2040032) to R-3 for townhomes, capped at 20 units and 35 feet; Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-0 to recommend denial, staff recommends approval with conditions
• Conceptual site plan for redevelopment at 306 South Columbia Avenue (Parcel #R2120003B00): two 5,000 sq ft buildings, existing structure and gas tanks demolished
• Conceptual site plan for ~26,450 sq ft addition at 810 Fort Howard Road (Parcel #R2370010) for Compassion Christian Church
• Vehicle purchases: trade 2017 Ford Explorer ($8,500 trade value) and buy 2024 Ram 1500 for $33,892.52; buy 2024 Honda Odyssey for $37,131.01, both from Southern Motors

City Council Special Called

This is a special called meeting with a single substantive item: an executive (closed) session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate. After the closed session, the council may take action on items discussed. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, agenda approval, adjournment).

• Executive session for personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate
• Possible action on items from executive session

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold first readings on two rezoning requests, both of which were recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning Board. The council will also consider approving two construction pay requests and a contract for architectural review services.

• First reading: Rezone 205 W. Ninth Street (3.5 acres) from R-2 to R-3 for up to 20 townhomes, max height 35 ft.
• First reading: Annex and rezone 0 Lexington Avenue Ext. (39.58 acres) from AR-1 to PUD.
• Consent agenda: Pay Request #4 to Cartee Construction for $103,601.35 (7th Street Utility Phase III).
• Consent agenda: Pay Request #3 to Vertical Earth for $397,452.10 (Chimney Road Watermain Extension).
• Old business: Agreement with GMC for architectural review services, not to exceed $12,000.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will consider three new business items: a conceptual site plan for a Tanzo Motors dealership, a rezoning request for a residential property, and a petition to annex and rezone a large parcel. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from June 23, 2026.

• Tanzo Motors: conceptual site plan for 18,836-sq-ft dealership/service center at 0 Towne Park West Dr., Lot 17 (3.02 acres, B-2)
• Rezone 205 W. Ninth St. (3.5 acres) from R-2 to R-3 for multi-family (applicant Lawrence Alexander Homes, LLC)
• Annex and rezone 0 Lexington Ave. Ext. (39.58 acres) from AR-1 to PUD (petitioner Patriot Development Group)

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board approved a conceptual site plan for a Tanzo Motors dealership, denied a rezoning request for 20 townhomes at 205 W. Ninth St., and denied a 39.58-acre annexation and rezoning request for a 66-lot subdivision. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from June 23, 2026.

• Approved conceptual site plan for 18,836-sq-ft auto dealership at 0 Towne Park West Dr. (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 205 W. Ninth St. from R-2 to R-3 for 20 townhomes (unanimous)
• Denied annexation and rezoning of 0 Lexington Ave. Ext. to PUD for 66-lot subdivision (3-1)
• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2026 minutes as written (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider three applications for site plans and rezoning. These items include commercial redevelopment on South Columbia Avenue, a church addition on Fort Howard Road, and a residential development proposal on West Ninth Street.

• Conceptual Site Plan for two 5,000 sq ft buildings at 306 South Columbia Avenue
• Conceptual Site Plan for a 26,450 sq ft addition at 810 Fort Howard Road
• Rezoning 20.14 acres from R-2 to PUD for a 58-unit development at 0 W Ninth Street

City Council Workshop

The Rincon City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the Fort Howard Road Downtown Overlay District. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate matters. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Fort Howard Road Downtown Overlay District
• Possible executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026 millage rate and two rezoning requests, then vote on the millage ordinance and other items. The council will also consider consent agenda purchases, a site plan for a car dealership, and several other business items.

• Public hearing and vote on 2026 millage rate ordinance at 2.323 mills
• Rezoning request for 205 W. Ninth Street (R-2 to R-3) recommended for denial by Planning and Zoning Board
• Annexation and rezoning request for 0 Lexington Avenue Ext. (AR-1 to PUD) recommended for denial
• Consent agenda: $50,000 Mini-Excavator purchase, $117,382.01 pay request for 7th Street Utility Improvement, $267,158.93 pay request for TSPLOST road paving
• Drawing for North Retail Package Liquor Store Lottery winner

City Council Workshop

The City Council is hosting the final open house for the 25-Year Master Plan on August 27, 2026. The event allows residents to review ideas and priorities gathered from community input. This session marks the close of the current phase of the Master Plan process.

• 25-Year Master Plan Open House scheduled for August 27, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
• Event location is Macomber Park, 1004 Lexington Avenue
• Residents will review ideas and priorities emerging from community input

City Council Workshop

The Rincon City Council is holding a workshop meeting with one discussion item: the annexation of Lexington Avenue Ext. The council may also enter an executive session for personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate matters, as needed. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Lexington Avenue Ext. annexation
• Possible executive session on personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate

City Council Special Called

The Rincon City Council is holding a special called meeting with a public hearing on the proposed 2026 millage rate. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on the City of Rincon 2026 millage rate

City Council

The Rincon City Council is meeting to hold four public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), including changes to development regulations, parking, signs, and new Downtown/Main Street architectural standards, as well as an updated Official Overlay Districts Map. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including two rezoning requests on South Columbia Avenue, a rodeo contract, and utility pay requests, plus new business items such as a water and sewer master plan contract and liquor store ordinance changes.

• Public hearings on UDO amendments (Chapters 1-6, 9) and new Downtown/Main Street Architectural Standards
• Public hearing on amending Official Overlay Districts Map, repealing June 23, 2025 map
• Rezoning 225 South Columbia Avenue (0.28 acres) from R-2 to B-2
• Rezoning 0 South Columbia Avenue (0.35 acres) from R-2 to B-2
• Contract with T-T Rodeo Company LLC for $35,000 for 2026 Rincon Roundup Pro Rodeo

The Rincon City Council held public hearings and unanimously approved multiple items, including first readings of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments covering liquor store locations, overlay districts, and architectural standards. The council also approved a master services contract with Thomas & Hutton for a water and sewer master plan, along with a $32,900 task order for initial data collection. Consent agenda items were approved, including two rezoning requests and several construction pay requests.

• Approved consent agenda including rezoning of 225 and 0 South Columbia Ave to B-2, $35,000 rodeo contract, and pay requests totaling $1,061,025.93 (unanimous)
• Approved Master Services Contract with Thomas & Hutton for water/sewer master plan (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #1 for $32,900 for initial data collection for master plan (unanimous)
• Approved amended Liquor Store Lottery guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) for retail package liquor stores (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of UDO amendments (Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,9) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of UDO amendments (Chapters 3,4,8) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of amended Official Overlay Districts Map (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will consider three applications: a conceptual site plan for a Tanzo Motors dealership, a rezoning request for a residential property, and an annexation and rezoning petition. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from June 23, 2026.

• Tanzo Motors: 18,836-sq-ft auto dealership and service center at 0 Towne Park West Drive, Lot 17 (3.02 acres, B-2)
• Rezone 205 W. Ninth Street (3.5 acres) from R-2 to R-3 multi-family; applicant Lawrence Alexander Homes, LLC
• Annex and rezone 0 Lexington Ave. Ext. (39.58 acres) from AR-1 to PUD; applicant Patriot Development Group

City Council Special Called

The Rincon City Council is holding a special called meeting primarily to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026 millage rate. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda, which consists of procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on the City of Rincon 2026 millage rate

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a first reading on a petition to annex and rezone a 114.13-acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. from AR-1 to PUD. The council will also consider a $804,405.67 pay request for the Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project, a change order for the same project, an architectural review services agreement with GMC, a bid award for a police department office trailer, a first reading of the 2026 millage rate ordinance at 2.323 mills, and acceptance of a deed for Heritage Way and the Lift Station. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate matters.

• First reading: annex and rezone 114.13 acres at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. (Parcel #04470013B00) from AR-1 to PUD
• Pay Request #2 for $804,405.67 to Vertical Earth Inc for Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project
• Change Order #1 (decrease) for Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project
• Agreement with GMC for architectural review services in Overlay Districts
• First reading of ordinance setting 2026 millage rate at 2.323 mills

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will meet to review the second set of 2026 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments, covering Chapters 1–6 and 9, and proposed changes to building and development standards. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the May 19 meeting. No substantive decisions are listed in the agenda.

The Board unanimously approved the second set of 2026 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments and a separate set of proposed changes to Building and Development standards. These updates affect various zoning districts, land disturbance procedures, and architectural standards.

• Approved second set of 2026 UDO amendments to Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed UDO changes to Building and Development standards (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to set a proposed millage rate and an agreement for the distribution of 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax proceeds. The body is also reviewing several second readings for amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and the Official Overlay Districts Map.

• Proposed millage rate resolution
• Intergovernmental Agreement for 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax proceeds
• Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance including Downtown/Main Street Architectural Development Standards
• Amending the Official Overlay Districts Map of Rincon
• Agreement with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC for bookkeeping, consulting and/or advisory services

City Council

The Rincon City Council will consider amending fire prevention, competitive bidding, and purchasing policies, and review a purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities, LLC.

• Consideration to amend City of Rincon Ordinance Chapter 38 Fire Prevention and Protection
• Consideration to amend City of Rincon Ordinance Chapter 2, Article V, Sec. 2-205 Competitive Bidding Ordinance
• Consideration to amend City of Rincon's Purchasing Policy
• Consideration of a purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities, LLC
• Grant eligibility to apply for the South Retail Package Liquor Store alcohol license to Laukik Patel

The council unanimously approved a purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities for a 15‑acre site to be used for the future library. It also adopted amendments to the fire‑prevention ordinance, the competitive‑bidding ordinance, and the city purchasing policy, each passing unanimously. Additionally, the council granted eligibility for a south‑side liquor‑store license to applicant Laukik Patel, with the decision also unanimous.

• Approved purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities for library site (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 38 Fire Prevention ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Sec. 2-205 Competitive Bidding ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to City Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved eligibility for south‑side liquor‑store license to Laukik Patel (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

The Rincon City Council will hold a workshop to discuss annexation and convene an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Annexation discussion
• Executive session for personnel and litigation
• Executive session for attorney-client privilege
• Executive session for real estate

City Council

City Council

The Rincon City Council will consider several items, including a request to award Pinehaven $54,400 from 2016 SPLOST funds for a public building project. The council will also vote on three budget amendments (BA-2026-04, BA-2026-05, BA-2026-06) and approve the purchase of fire and rescue equipment. Additional agenda items include public hearings on rezoning petitions and extensions of zoning moratoriums.

• Award contract to Pinehaven for $54,400 from 2016 SPLOST funds
• Approval of Budget Amendments BA-2026-04, BA-2026-05, and BA-2026-06
• Purchase of fire spreader, ram, and cutters for $50,230 from NAFECO Fire Products
• Purchase of heavy rescue equipment for $31,298 from Safe Industries
• Public hearing on rezoning 114.13‑acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. to PUD

The Rincon City Council voted unanimously to approve the agenda amendment that removed item 12 and added item 16A. The council also approved the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. A public hearing was held on a petition to annex and rezone a 114‑acre parcel and on a request to rezone a .28‑acre commercial parcel, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved agenda amendment (remove item 12, add 16A) – unanimous
• Approved May 11, 2026 minutes – unanimous

City Council

The Council will hold four public hearings on updates to the Unified Development Ordinance, an overlay districts map, and downtown architectural standards. The consent agenda includes second readings to rezone two properties on South Columbia Avenue, a rodeo contract, and utility pay requests. New business features first readings of UDO amendments, a liquor store ordinance, and approval of a water/sewer master plan.

• Rezoning of 225 and 0 South Columbia Avenue from R-2 to B-2 (second readings)
• $35,000 contract for 2026 Rincon Roundup Pro Rodeo at Freedom Park
• $759,573 pay request for watermain extension on Chimney Road and Old Augusta Road
• First readings on UDO amendments covering multiple chapters and overlay map update
• Authorize $32,900 initial phase of water and sewer master plan with Thomas & Hutton

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been cancelled due to no agenda items to consider.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will vote on four items: two rezoning requests from R-2 to B-2 on South Columbia Avenue, a large annexation and rezoning of 114 acres at 0 Lexington Ave Ext to Planned Unit Development, and a conceptual site plan for a 77,500-square-foot industrial expansion at 1000 Sewon EV Road. The board also reviews minutes from March 17, 2026.

• Petition by Dylan Wingate/Patriot Development Group to annex and rezone 114.13 acres at 0 Lexington Ave Ext from AR-1 to PUD (Parcel #04470013B00)
• Request by Ashlyn Bashlor/ReMax Savannah to rezone .28 acres at 225 South Columbia Avenue from R-2 to B-2 (Parcel R2080042C00)
• Request by Ashlyn Bashlor/ReMax Savannah to rezone .35 acres at 0 South Columbia Avenue from R-2 to B-2 (Parcel R2080045)
• Application by Sang Yoon Kim/ARCO Design/Build for conceptual approval of a 77,500 sq ft industrial building expansion at 1000 Sewon EV Road (Parcel R2840002)

The board unanimously denied the petition to annex and rezone a 114.13‑acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. from AR‑1 to a Planned Unit Development. The board unanimously approved two zoning map amendments for D and D Brothers Realty LLC, rezoning parcels at 225 South Columbia Avenue and 0 South Columbia Avenue from R‑2 to B‑2. The board also unanimously approved a conceptual site‑plan for a roughly 77,500‑sq‑ft expansion of an industrial building at 1000 Sewon EV Road. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Denied annexation and rezoning of 114.13‑acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 225 South Columbia Avenue from R‑2 to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0 South Columbia Avenue from R‑2 to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved conceptual site‑plan for 77,500‑sq‑ft industrial expansion at 1000 Sewon EV Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to amend the municipal charter, approve several equipment purchases via consent agenda totaling $439,358.46, and consider a final pay request for the Lost Plantation Sidewalk Project. Other items include a budget amendment, the 2026 LMIG project, and a possible cancellation of the May 25 meeting. The council will also enter executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Second reading of ordinance to amend Municipal Charter under O.C.G.A. § 36-35-3
• Approval to purchase a John Deere tractor for $85,302.43
• Approval to purchase four 2026 Ford F-250 trucks for $183,383.00
• Approval of Final Pay Request and Retainage for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Project
• Consideration of 2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Project

The Council approved a major watermain extension project and several equipment purchases. They also authorized a budget amendment for the City Club members' room and approved an ordinance to amend the Municipal Charter.

• Awarded Rincon Watermain Extension Project bid to Vertical Earth, Inc. for $2,863,255.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of John Deere Tractor for $85,302.43 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of (4) 2026 Ford F-250s for $183,383.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Skid Loader for $83,402.15 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of (4) Kubota mowers for $87,270.88 (Unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $34,754.95 for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-2026-03 for City Club members' room project (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to amend Municipal Charter (Unanimous)