Clarkesville public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor and City Council
The Clarkesville Mayor and City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 4, 2024. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and renewal of several alcohol licenses for 2025. New business items include discussing a potential lease of city property to a private contractor and voting on the purchase of a new mower, with a recommendation for the Scag Cheetah 2 from Swineharts Power Equipment.
- Approval of alcohol license renewals for 2025: Room 227 LLC (Copper Pot), Pinheads LLC, Clarkesville Food Mart LLC, Juhan Song Inc. (The Attic), Old Towne Pub, Panito Group Inc (Gulf Food Mart), North Georgia Liquor Inc (Clarkesville Package)
- Discuss and vote on purchase of a new mower—recommended Scag Cheetah 2 from Swineharts Power Equipment
- Discuss possibility of leasing city property to a private contractor
- Monthly reports from Finance, Main Street, Fire, ESG, Police, and Planning committees
- Public comment and possible executive session
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on HB581 and the Fort Moore/Camp Merrill contract. The agenda also includes a potential executive session to discuss a Georgia Code section 36-33-5 Ante-Litem Notice with legal counsel.
- Update on HB581
- Update on Fort Moore/Camp Merrill Contract
- Executive session regarding Georgia Code section 36-33-5 Ante-Litem Notice
Mayor and City Council
The Clarkesville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve minutes from September 2024 meetings. Department heads from Finance, Main Street, Fire, ESG, Police, and Planning and Zoning will present monthly reports. The council will hear an update on the Mary Street bathroom construction and consider approval of Resolution 2024-6 for the 2023 budget amendment. Public comment will be taken, and the council may go into executive session.
- Approval of minutes from September 16 and 30, 2024 work sessions and meetings
- Monthly reports from Finance, Main Street, Fire, ESG, Police, and Planning and Zoning
- Update on Mary Street bathroom construction by Mr. Dickerson
- Discussion and possible approval of Resolution 2024-6 2023 Budget Amendment No. 2
- Possible executive session
Mayor and City Council
The Mayor and City Council will discuss the 2025 budget and the associated millage rate. The meeting includes a public hearing and a vote regarding the annexation and rezoning of a property. Council will also consider a resolution regarding the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System.
- Resolution 2024-4 to adopt 2025 Budget and Millage Rate
- Public hearing and vote on annexation and rezoning of 933 Rocky Branch Road
- Resolution 2024-5 regarding Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System (GMEBS) for 2023-2025
Council Called Meeting
The Clarkesville City Council will vote on extending the due diligence period for Parkside Partners and consider rezoning a property on Rocky Branch Road to allow multiple-family residential use. The meeting will also include a discussion on entering executive session.
- Vote to extend due diligence period for Parkside Partners
- Vote to rezone 933 Rocky Branch Road, Parcel 104-213, from LI to R-2
- Discussion on entering executive session
City Council Work Session
The Clarkesville City Council will hold a work session to discuss a potential charter change and receive an update on downtown parking. No votes are scheduled; the meeting includes a public comment period and a possible executive session.
- Discuss charter change
- Downtown parking update
- Public comment
- Consider going into executive session
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential changes to the City Charter and the local leash law. The meeting also includes an update on Partnership Habersham.
- Update on Partnership Habersham
- Discussion on the Leash Law
- Discussion on changing the City Charter
Planning Commission
The Clarkesville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a map amendment (rezoning) at 217 Landers Street, a sign review for 1341 Washington Street (Downtown Loft Venue), and a commercial facade review for Waffle House at 661 West Louise Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Map amendment (rezoning) at 217 Landers Street
- Sign consideration at 1341 Washington Street - Downtown Loft Venue
- Commercial facade review for Waffle House at 661 West Louise Street
- Approval of the September 10, 2024 agenda and work session minutes
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on the 2025 budget and Parkside Partners LLC. Members will also discuss directional signs.
- Update on Parkside Partners LLC
- Update on the 2025 Budget
- Discussion of directional signs
Planning Commission Work Session
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss proposed ordinance amendments. The discussion focuses on regulations regarding vacant windows and vacant property registration.
- Discussion of Vacant Windows ordinance amendments
- Discussion of Vacant Property Registration ordinance amendments
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to review a request for facade renovation approvals. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting.
- Facade renovation approval at 1456 & 1474 Washington Street
Council Called Meeting
The Clarkesville City Council will meet to discuss the extension of water lines and consider renaming the Greenway Trail. The meeting is a called session scheduled for June 18, 2024.
- Discuss Water Line Extension Bids
- Consider Changing the Name of the Greenway Trail
Mayor and City Council
The City Council will consider a vote to approve a short term rental ordinance. The agenda also includes reviewing monthly committee reports and approving minutes from March meetings.
- Vote on Short Term Rental Ordinance
- Monthly reports from Finance, Main Street, Fire, ESG, and Planning and Zoning committees
- Approval of March 11 and March 18 meeting minutes
- Executive session to discuss personnel
City Council Work Session
The City Council will discuss updates regarding park exercise equipment and the Shred Day event. The session also includes a discussion regarding Lockwood Street.
- Update on Park Exercise Equipment
- Discussion of Shred Day Event
- Discussion of Lockwood Street
Mayor and City Council
The City Council will review monthly reports from departments including Finance, Fire, and Planning and Zoning. The agenda includes discussions on the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment and vacancies on the Habersham County Library Board. The council may also enter executive session for property negotiations.
- Sale of surplus vehicles and equipment
- Habersham County Library Board positions
- Monthly reports from Finance, Fire, and Planning and Zoning
Council Called Meeting
The Council will meet to consider entering an executive session. This session is intended to discuss or vote on authorizing the purchase, disposal, or lease of property.
- Executive session regarding property purchase, disposal, or lease
City Council Work Session
The Clarkesville City Council will hold a work session to discuss short-term rental regulations and Partnership Habersham. The council will also review sewer repairs using GEFA and an update on the Bridge Water Line. A vote is scheduled for Resolution 2024-2 regarding 2023 budget amendments.
- Vote to approve Resolution 2024-2 (2023 Budget Amendments)
- Discussion of short term rental regulations
- Sewer repairs utilizing GEFA
- Contract with Falcon Design for sewer evaluation at Hwy 115 Bridge
- Update on the Bridge Water Line
Planning Commission
The commission will review proposed commercial facade revisions for three different properties. The meeting also includes consideration of an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding short-term rentals.
- 607 Washington St - Commercial Facade revision
- 130 Grant Street - Commercial Facade
- 337 Madison Street - Commercial Facade
- Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Section 731 (Short-term rentals)
Planning Commission Work Session
The Planning Commission met to discuss the final draft of zoning ordinance Section 731 regarding short-term rentals. No new business was presented during this session.
- Discussion of zoning ordinance Section 731 - Short-term rentals
Planning Commission
The February 13, 2024, meeting of the Clarkesville Planning Commission consisted of procedural items. No new business or unfinished business was scheduled for discussion.
- Approval of the January 9, 2024 minutes
Mayor and City Council
The City Council will swear in new member Don Nix and consider several annual appointments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding an intergovernmental agreement with Habersham Animal Control and alcohol license renewals.
- Swearing in of Council Member Don Nix
- Appointment of City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Judge
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Habersham Animal Control for 2024
- Alcohol License Renewal for Monroe Package Store at 332 Monroe Street Suite 2
- Alcohol License for Kabobalicious, Inc at 1362 Washington Street
Council Called Meeting
The Clarkesville City Council met to address unfinished business and new business. The agenda includes a request to enter an executive session to discuss potential property purchases, disposals, or leases.
- Consideration of entering executive session for property purchase, disposal, or lease
Mayor and City Council
The Clarkesville Mayor and City Council will consider a short term rental ordinance and an updated city logo. The council will also discuss leasing Deas Chapel to Grace United Methodist Church, Clarkesville LLC. Additionally, the agenda includes several 2024 alcohol license renewals.
- Consideration of a short term rental ordinance
- Approval of the updated city logo
- Leasing Deas Chapel to Grace United Methodist Church, Clarkesville LLC
- 2024 alcohol license renewals for various local businesses
- Alcohol renewal with liquor consumption addition for Top Flight Tap Room & Grill
City Council Work Session
The City Council will discuss returning E. Wayne and E. Morgan Streets to two-way traffic. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2022 Audit and consideration of purchasing the Bicentennial Trailer.
- Discussion of E. Wayne and E. Morgan Streets returning to two-way streets
- Presentation of the 2022 Audit by Joely Mixon
- Consideration of purchasing the Bicentennial Trailer
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss a map amendment for 1769 N Historic Hwy 441 and a condemnation procedure at W Louise St. The commission will also elect its 2024 officers.
- Map Amendment for 1769 N Historic Hwy 441
- Consideration of condemnation procedure at W Louise St (Map & Parcel 104 114) - "Ingles"
- Election of 2024 Officers
Mayor and City Council
The City Council will receive an update on the Short Term Rental Ordinance from City Manager Keith Dickerson. The council will also discuss the rental of Deas Chapel.
- Update on Short Term Rental Ordinance
- Discussion of Deas Chapel Rental
- 2024 Alcohol License Renewals for Rich and Savvy, LLC; Your Pie; Ingles # 428; and Chevron at the Square
Mayor and City Council
The City Council will consider a package beer, wine, and liquor license application for Monroe Street Liquor Store at 332 Monroe Street Suite 2. Mr. Dickerson is scheduled to discuss the 2024 Budget, and several committees will present monthly reports.
- Package beer, wine, and liquor license for Monroe Street Liquor Store at 332 Monroe Street Suite 2
- Discussion of the 2024 Budget by Mr. Dickerson
- Monthly reports from Finance, Fire, ESG, Planning and Zoning committees
- Constitution Week Proclamation
City Council Work Session
The City Council will discuss various unfinished business items including tree placement on Washington Street and street discussions for Bryant, Reeves, and Asbury Streets. New business includes a discussion on new EPA lead rules, a potential shredding event, and personnel pay adjustments under ARPA rules.
- Discussion of trees on Washington Street
- Discussion of Bryant Street, Reeves Street and Asbury Street
- Discussion of New EPA Lead Rules
- Discussion of hosting a shred event
- Personnel pay adjustment per ARPA rules
City Council Work Session
The City Council will discuss trees on Washington Street and the Annual Pledge to Partnership Habersham. The meeting also includes consideration for entering executive session.
- Discussion of trees on Washington Street
- Discussion regarding the Annual Pledge to Partnership Habersham