Monroe, Georgia

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a conditional use permit and hardship variance for a QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street, along with a rezone at 275 Cherry Hill Road. New business includes a CDBG grant agreement for the Blaine Station Project, financing with GMA, purchase of a fire engine, and a lease agreement with Monroe Country Day School.

• Conditional Use #4451 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Hardship Variance #4502 for same QuikTrip property
• Rezone #4641 at 275 Cherry Hill Road
• CDBG Grant Writing/Administrative & Related Grant Services for Blaine Station Project
• Purchase of a Fire Engine

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and decide on several land-use applications, including a QuikTrip conditional use and hardship variance at 1110 N Broad Street, a rezone at 1035 E Spring Street from R-1 to B-2, and a regulating plan amendment at 308 W Highland Avenue. The agenda also includes proclamations for Foster Care Awareness Month and Public Works Week, a workforce development update, and routine items such as appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, a beer/wine license application, and quotes for police equipment. Many items are repeated in different sections of the agenda.

• Conditional Use #4451 and Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Rezone #4547 at 1035 E Spring Street from R-1 to B-2
• Regulating Plan Amendment #4554 and Special Exception #4555 at 308 W Highland Avenue
• Application for Package License for Beer and Wine by Express, LLC
• North Midland Avenue Streetscape project and TAP Grant fee proposal PI 0019856

The Council approved a rezone from R-1 to B-2 and four variances for property at 1025 & 1035 E Spring Street, allowing a church parking lot and expansion. A regulating plan amendment and variance for a single-family home at 308 W Highland Avenue were also approved. Conditional Use and Hardship Variance for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street were tabled to June 9, 2026.

• Approved Rezone #4547 (R-1 to B-2) and Special Exception Variances #4548, #4549, #4550, and Hardship Variance #4551 for 1025 & 1035 E Spring Street (unanimous)
• Approved Regulating Plan Amendment #4554 and Special Exception Variance #4555 for 308 W Highland Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled Conditional Use #4451 and Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street until June 9, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved North Midland Avenue Streetscape CIP increase from $30,000 to $90,000 (unanimous)
• Approved TAP Grant Phase II fee proposal for $336,659.16 (80% reimbursable) for Davis, Madison, and Mears streets (unanimous)
• Approved sale of fourteen surplus vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved police security fence quote for $89,000 subject to City Administrator review (unanimous)
• Approved police evidence incinerator quote for $33,200 (unanimous)

City Council

The council discussed a potential Innovative CDBG grant for the Blain Station project, including a revised residential plan with 77 units and a Habitat for Humanity partnership. No formal action was taken; the council consensus was to continue the grant writing process and move forward with Phase 1. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Discussed Blain Station grant and gave consensus to continue grant writing process (no formal vote)

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau will meet on April 16, 2026, to approve minutes from the March 19 meeting and the February financial statements. The agenda also includes reports from the Chairman and Director, old and new business, and setting the next meeting for May 14. This is largely routine procedural business.

• Approve minutes from March 19, 2026 meeting
• Approve February 2026 financial statements
• Chairman's Report and Director's Report
• Next meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026

The meeting was largely procedural. The board approved the February 2026 financial statements and the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes with a minor edit. No old or new business was discussed, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved March 19, 2026 minutes with edit (unanimous)
• Approved February 2026 financials (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular meeting including approval of prior minutes and financial statements, a public forum, city update, and committee reports. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate issues.

• Approval of March 19, 2026, DDA minutes
• Review of February financials
• Public forum for resident input
• Discussion of downtown design, redevelopment projects, and entertainment draws
• Executive session on real estate issues

The Downtown Development Authority approved the purchase of a 0.14-acre parcel at 125 S. Wayne Street for up to $425,000, contingent on appraisal and interim financing. The vote was 6 in favor, 0 against, 1 abstention. Routine approvals included the February 2026 financials and corrected March meeting minutes. Staff reported on the TAP Grant project, parking lot work, car show attendance, and planning for the America 250 event.

• Approved purchase of 0.14-acre parcel at 125 S. Wayne St. for up to $425,000 (6-0-1)
• Approved February 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes with edit (unanimous)
• Confirmed removal of Community Event Grant (from prior vote, revamp planned at annual retreat)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for 122-126 S Broad Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4460 for 122-126 S Broad Street

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 122-126 S. Broad Street, retroactively approving already-completed replacement of facades, windows, and doors. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4460 for 122-126 S. Broad Street (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider multiple applications including a rezone of 1035 E Spring Street from residential R-1 to commercial B-2, along with related variances for parking, lot coverage, and a Life Activity Center. Other items include a Conditional Use, Hardship Variance, and Certificate of Appropriateness for a QuickTrip at 1110 N Broad Street, a preliminary plat for Mill Village Cottage Court at 525 S Madison Avenue, and a regulating plan amendment for 308 W Highland Avenue.

• Conditional Use #4451 - QuickTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Hardship Variance #4502 - QuickTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 - QuickTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Rezone #4547 - 1035 E Spring Street from R-1 to B-2
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4552 - Life Activity Center at 1025 & 1035 E Spring Street

The Monroe Planning Commission denied a QuikTrip conditional use and hardship variance, and tabled its certificate of appropriateness pending further review. The commission unanimously approved a preliminary plat for six lots at 525 S Madison Avenue, a regulating plan amendment and special exception variance for 308 W Highland Avenue, and a rezone for 1035 E Spring Street to allow a surface parking lot. The minutes cut off before a decision was recorded on the eighth agenda item. These decisions determine which development proposals move forward and which must be revised or halted under current zoning rules.

• Conditional Use #4451 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street denied unanimously
• Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street denied unanimously
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 for QuikTrip tabled unanimously
• Preliminary Plat #4513 for Mill Village Cottage Court at 525 S Madison Avenue approved 3-0
• Regulating Plan Amendment #4554 at 308 W Highland Avenue approved unanimously
• Special Exception Variance #4555 at 308 W Highland Avenue approved unanimously
• Rezone #4547 for 1035 E Spring Street approved with conditions unanimously

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning request for 150 North Hammond Drive to B-3 (Highway Business District) and a special exception variance for 100 Cherry Hill Road to increase allowed parking. The agenda also includes a revision to the Planning & Zoning fee schedule, a TAP Grant project fee proposal, and two alcohol package sales license applications. Additionally, the Council will consider a Raw Water and Treatment Master Plan update and an environmental proposal for Alcovy River Park Phase II.

• Rezone #4449 - 150 North Hammond Drive to B-3 (Highway Business District)
• Special Exception Variance #4390 - 100 Cherry Hill Road to increase allowed parking
• Code / Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule - April 2026 Revision
• Application - Package License for Beer and Wine - 7Hills Monroe LLC
• Distilled Spirits, Beer and Wine Package Sales License - 1100 North Broad Street

The Monroe City Council unanimously approved nine items, including zoning changes, business licenses, and infrastructure project fees. The council updated the planning and zoning fee schedule and approved a long-term water treatment master plan through 2050. These decisions establish commercial development rules, fund environmental studies for Alcovy River Park, and set utility and fee structures that will affect local property owners and residents.

• Approved Special Exception Variance #4390 to allow 32 parking spaces at 100 Cherry Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved Rezone #4449 at 15 North Hammond Drive to B-3 zoning, limited to a contractor office (unanimous)
• Approved revised Planning & Zoning fee schedule, reducing first sign fee to $50 and adding a $50 mural application fee (unanimous)
• Approved $284,897 TAP Grant fee proposal for McDaniel Street environmental and design phases (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine package licenses for 7Hills Monroe, LLC and 1100 North Broad Street (unanimous)
• Approved Raw Water and Treatment Master Plan update through 2050 (unanimous)
• Approved $35,800 for Phase II environmental studies and planning at Alcovy River Park (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering February through April 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications for exterior alterations to historic properties: a facade, window, and door replacement at 124 S. Broad Street, and a garage addition and driveway repaving at 302 W. Highland Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• 124 S. Broad Street – Replace facades, windows, and door
• 302 W. Highland Avenue – Add garage and repave driveway
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2026

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a detached two-car garage and repaved driveway at 302 W. Highland Avenue. A separate application for facade work at 122-126 S. Broad Street was tabled to April 28, 2026, because the applicant did not attend the meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4512 for 302 W. Highland Avenue – add garage and repave driveway (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness #4460 for 122-126 S. Broad Street – replace facades, windows and door (unanimous) to April 28, 2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two major items: a variance to increase maximum allowed parking at 100 Cherry Hill Road and a rezone of 150 North Hammond Drive to B-3 (Highway Business District). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a report from the Code Enforcement Officer.

• Special Exception Variance #4390 at 100 Cherry Hill Road to increase maximum allowed parking
• Rezone #4449 at 150 North Hammond Drive to B-3 (Highway Business District)
• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2026

Convention and Visitors Bureau

This is a procedural meeting of the Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau. The board will approve minutes from February 12, 2026, and January financial statements, followed by chairman and director reports. No specific action items or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of February 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of January 2026 financial statements
• Chairman's Report
• Director's Report
• Next scheduled meeting: April 9, 2026

The board approved the January 2026 financials and the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes, both unanimously. Directors reported on a promotional video, rack card development, and new merchandise. Discussions covered a $10,000 increase in Hotel/Motel tax revenue to $106,000, a $6,500 chamber ad payment, and planning for the America 250 event during the week of July 4th.

• Approved January 2026 financials (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes with one edit (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a Sign & Mural Guide and Public Art Application, alongside routine approvals of February minutes and January financials. The meeting also includes updates on downtown design, redevelopment projects, entertainment draws, and sponsorship opportunities.

• Approval of Sign & Mural Guide and Public Art Application
• Review of January Financial Statements
• Discussion of Downtown Design
• Redevelopment Projects update
• Entertainment Draws and Sponsorship items

The DDA unanimously approved swapping two parcels totaling 32.619 acres along Cedar Ridge Road for a 0.3-acre downtown parcel at 140 S. Broad Street to further economic revitalization. The board also unanimously approved the Sign & Mural Guide and Public Art Application, including a modest application fee. Financial statements and previous meeting minutes were approved. Various downtown events and projects were discussed, including the TAP Grant, Car Show, and Farmer's Market.

• Approved land swap: DDA gives two parcels (C0910004, C0910005) totaling ~32.6 acres on Cedar Ridge Road for 0.3-acre parcel M0140101 at 140 S. Broad Street (unanimous)
• Approved Sign & Mural Guide and Public Art Application with a $50 application fee (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
• Adjourned to executive session for real estate issue (unanimous)
• Returned to open session and approved real estate swap as above (unanimous)

City Council

This annual retreat brings together the Monroega City Council and department heads for discussion on goals, tax legislation, redevelopment, and project updates. No formal votes or ordinances are scheduled; the session is primarily strategic planning.

• Tax legislation update and discussion
• Redevelopment discussion
• District priorities discussion
• Project updates

The Monroe City Council and department heads held their annual retreat to discuss long-term priorities and align on strategic goals. Participants reviewed district-specific needs for sidewalks, public safety, and trails, and discussed state tax legislation and a potential $5 million Blaine Station grant. No substantive decisions were made; the council approved only the agenda and adjournment, with staff tasked to draft a communications manager structure by July and the council to revisit grant feasibility after the retreat.

• No substantive decisions recorded; meeting was a strategic retreat
• Staff to draft communications manager structure by July
• Council to revisit Blaine Station grant feasibility after retreat
• Joint city-county service study planned for July 2026 reporting

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially vote on extending a moratorium on preliminary plats, approve 2025 budget amendments, and renew property and casualty insurance. The agenda also includes proclamations for awareness weeks and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Preliminary Plat Moratorium Extension
• 2025 Budget Amendments
• Renewal - Property and Casualty Insurance
• Hammond Park Recreational Development Project
• Great American Cleanup

The Monroe City Council approved several items unanimously, including a scope for the Hammond Park Recreational Development Project ($31,800 from Park SPLOST), an extension of the preliminary plat moratorium, FY2025 budget amendments, renewal of property and casualty insurance with an 18% premium increase, and the Great American Cleanup event. The consent agenda was also approved. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from previous meetings (unanimous)
• Extended preliminary plat moratorium with updated language (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 budget amendments and fund balance assignments (unanimous)
• Renewed property and casualty insurance for April 2026–March 2027 with 18% premium increase (unanimous)
• Approved Lord Aeck Sargent scope for Hammond Park development, $31,800 from Park SPLOST (unanimous)
• Approved Great American Cleanup week (April 20) allowing residents to dispose of trash, scrap metal, tires at transfer station (unanimous)

Convention and Visitors Bureau

This meeting of the Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau is largely procedural. The board will vote on minutes from January 8, 2026, and approve December financial statements. Reports from the chairman and director are also scheduled, with no new business items listed.

• Approval of CVB minutes from January 8, 2026
• Approval of December 2025 financial statements
• Chairman's report and director's report

The Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority held a routine meeting, approving December 2025 financial statements and January 8, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. No major policy decisions or expenditures were made; the meeting included updates on landscaping, sculpture replacement, historic-building QR codes, and 250th-anniversary banners.

• Approved January 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2025 financial statements (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approval of minutes and financial statements, hear a city update, and discuss community work plans. A presentation on the Mural & Public Art Program Guide is scheduled. The board will also address redevelopment projects, sponsorship, community event grants, and adjourn to executive session for real estate issues.

• Mural & Public Art Program Guide presentation
• Executive session for real estate issues
• Community Event Grants
• Redevelopment Projects
• Sponsorship discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will decide on Certificate of Appropriateness #4422 for 409 Knight Street, which proposes adding a parking structure, a privacy fence, and replacing windows. The commission will also receive a summary of the City of Monroe's Historic Survey by Anders Yount of WLA.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4422 for 409 Knight Street: parking structure, privacy fence, window replacement
• Presentation of City of Monroe Historic Survey summary by Anders Yount (WLA)
• Approval of previous minutes from January 27, 2026

The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission met on February 24, 2026, to review a property improvement request and a historic survey update. The commission unanimously approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4422 for 409 Knight Street, permitting a detached parking structure, a six-foot privacy fence, and window replacements. These approvals determine which exterior modifications are allowed in historic districts, affecting property owners and neighborhood standards. Staff also presented Phase 4 results of the city's historic resources survey for discussion.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4422 for 409 Knight Street (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and January 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed Phase 4 historic survey results (discussion only)

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission will consider a request to allow 32 parking spaces for a proposed light industrial building at 100 Cherry Hill Road, exceeding the standard 11-space maximum cap. Staff recommends approval of the Special Exception Variance.

• Special Exception Variance Case 4390: Increase parking from 11 to 32 spaces
• Proposed building size: ±26,750 square feet
• Location: 100 Cherry Hill Road (Parcels M0230009 & M0220008)
• Staff recommendation: Approve the variance without conditions
• Upcoming City Council vote: March 10, 2026

City Council

The City Council will consider approving minutes from previous meetings and appointments to the Downtown Development Authority, Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority, and Urban Redevelopment Agency. The agenda also includes public forum, administrative updates, and a public hearing. The meeting will conclude with executive sessions for real estate and personnel issues.

• Appointments (2) to Downtown Development Authority, Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority, and Urban Redevelopment Agency
• Approval of December 11, 2025 DDA minutes, December 11, 2025 CVB minutes, December 18, 2025 HPC minutes, and January 13, 2026 City Council minutes
• Public forum and public comments
• New business and district items
• Executive session for real estate and personnel issues

City Council

The City Council will hold an appeal hearing regarding the denial of a distilled spirits package sales license for Nabat, Inc. at 1700 Boldsprings Road. The council will decide whether to uphold or overturn the denial.

• Appeal of denial of distilled spirits package sales license for Nabat, Inc.
• Property address: 1700 Boldsprings Road, Monroe, GA 30655

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider Certificate of Appropriateness #4376 for a detached carport and driveway shift at 205 W. Highland Ave. The agenda also includes approval of the December 18, 2025 minutes and other routine procedural items.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4376 – 205 W. Highland Ave. – add detached carport and shift driveway

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 205 W. Highland Avenue to add a detached carport and shift the driveway, subject to conditions that the front stoop and side stairs use brick, wood, or remain unchanged. The motion carried 3-1 with one abstention.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4376 for 205 W. Highland Avenue (carport and driveway relocation) with conditions on front stoop and side porch materials (3-1, one abstention)

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission will meet on December 16, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on a zoning ordinance amendment (#1 to the 12-10-2024 Zoning Ordinance), adopt a draft official zoning map, and review a draft character-based regulating plan. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, a report from the Code Enforcement Officer, and old/new business items.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment #1 to the 12-10-2024 Zoning Ordinance
• Draft Official Zoning Map Adoption
• Draft Official Character Based Regulating Plan
• Report from Code Enforcement Officer

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from December 2025 and current financial statements. The agenda also includes reports from the chairman and director, along with old and new business items. No specific decisions, projects, or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2025 CVB meeting
• Approval of November 2025 financial statements
• Chairman's report and director's report
• Old business and new business discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for February 12, 2026

The CVB Authority approved the December 2025 meeting minutes and November 2025 financial statements unanimously. The board discussed moving the March 2026 meeting from the 12th to the 19th due to a council retreat, but no formal vote was recorded. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Discussed moving March meeting to March 19, 2026 (no formal vote)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approval of previous minutes and financial statements, followed by a public forum and city update. Discussions will include downtown design, redevelopment projects, entertainment draws, sponsorship, and community event grants. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2026.

• Approval of December 11, 2025 DDA minutes
• Review of November financials
• Downtown design discussion
• Redevelopment projects update
• Community event grants consideration

The Downtown Development Authority approved the previous meeting minutes and financial statements unanimously. Staff reported on city accomplishments, including record event attendance and ongoing projects like Wayne Street redesign and parking expansion. Discussions covered downtown parking concerns, rotating art installations, and marketing to new residents.

• Approved December 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 financials (unanimous)

City Council

At this meeting on January 13, 2026, the Monroe City Council holds a public hearing and considers adopting zoning ordinance amendments, the official zoning map, and the character-based code regulating plan. Other items include a hotel architectural design proposal agreement, renewal of the City of Civility designation, a package license application for Supermercado El Mana, and appointment of a Vice Mayor.

• Public hearing and adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendments
• Adoption of Official Zoning Map and Character Based Code Regulating Plan
• Hotel Architectural Concept Design Proposal Agreement
• Appointment of Vice Mayor
• Package license application for Supermercado El Mana

The City Council unanimously approved a $40,000 hotel architectural concept design agreement with PFVS Architects for a proposed Springhill Suites (Marriott) on Davis Street and South Madison. They also adopted zoning ordinance amendments, the official zoning map, and the character-based code regulating plan. Other approvals included renewal of the City of Civility designation, a beer and wine package license for Supermercado El Mana, and appointment of Lee Malcom as Vice Mayor.

• Approved $40,000 hotel architectural concept design agreement with PFVS Architects (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendments clarifying zoning map and character-based code (unanimous)
• Adopted official zoning map with two changes and de-annexation (unanimous)
• Adopted official character-based code regulating plan (unanimous)
• Renewed City of Civility designation from GMA (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine package license for Supermercado El Mana (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Lee Malcom as Vice Mayor (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a pool house and cabana addition at 308 McDaniel Street. Other agenda items include approval of the previous meeting minutes and the meeting agenda.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a pool house & cabana addition at 308 McDaniel St.

Downtown Development Authority

The Monroe Downtown Development Authority will review and potentially approve its FY2026 operating budget. The board will also discuss redevelopment projects, entertainment draws, and community event grants. An executive session is scheduled for a real estate matter.

• FY2026 Operating Budget for Downtown Development Authority
• Executive session on real estate issue(s)
• Discussion of redevelopment projects and downtown design
• Community event grants and sponsorship proposals
• Approval of previous minutes and October financials

City Council

The Monroe City Council will meet on December 9, 2025, to approve prior meeting minutes and then hold a public hearing on the FY2026 Operating & Capital Budget, a Heavy Truck Ordinance, a Procurement Policy Update, and a Stormwater Policy Adoption. They will also consider an MOU with Walton County for joint funding of the Northern Arc Bypass Project, a Bond Arbitrage Rebate, and the final plat for River Pointe Phase 2. The meeting concludes with an executive session on a real estate issue.

• FY2026 Operating & Capital Budget (public hearing)
• Heavy Truck Ordinance (public hearing)
• Stormwater Policy Adoption (public hearing)
• MOU with Walton County for joint funding of Northern Arc Bypass Project
• River Pointe Phase 2 Final Plat

The City Council unanimously approved the FY2026 operating and capital budget totaling $86.1 million, a 2% increase over the current year. They also passed a heavy truck ordinance restricting downtown routes, adopted a storm water maintenance policy, and authorized a joint funding agreement with Walton County for the Northern Arc Bypass project. Other approvals included procurement policy updates, the 2026 LMIG road program, and the River Pointe Phase 2 final plat. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2026 operating & capital budget ($86.1M) (unanimous)
• Approved heavy truck ordinance restricting downtown corridor (unanimous)
• Approved procurement policy update per House Bill 137 (unanimous)
• Adopted storm water maintenance policy (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 LMIG road program ($305,814.80 total) (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Walton County for Northern Arc Bypass ($5M each) (unanimous)
• Approved joint funding agreement for professional services ($4,250/month) (unanimous)
• Approved bond arbitrage rebate payment of ~$220,000 (unanimous)