Hiram public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Hiram City Council will vote on several items, including a $123,234.96 Taser 10 purchase for the police department, a rezoning ordinance for 619 Main Street, and a $15,500 purchase of lighted garland. The council will also discuss the purchase of Christmas garland and approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Purchase of Taser 10 devices from Axon Enterprise Inc. for $123,234.96, funded by Police SPLOST
- Adoption of Ordinance 2023-06, rezoning 619 Main Street
- Authorize purchase of Lighted Garland from Holiday Designs for $15,500, funded by Hotel Motel Excise Tax Fund
- Permission for police to use facilities for Faith and Blue Weekend and Trunk-or-Treat
- Discussion of Christmas garland purchase
City Council
The Hiram City Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the FY24 budget. The meeting will also include an oath of office for new Investigator Raymond Keith Davis and discussions on topics like hotel-motel tax disbursements, cyclist safety, and an annexation study proposal.
- Public hearing on FY24 budget
- Oath of office for Investigator Raymond Keith Davis
- Discussion on hotel-motel excise tax disbursement agreements
- Discussion on cyclist safety initiatives
- Discussion on Annexation Study proposal by Kennesaw State University
General
The Hiram City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the only action item is adjournment.
- Discussion of FY24 Budget
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the draft FY24 budget and the potential annexation of three parcels on Metromont Road. Other discussion topics include cyclist safety, an online media policy, and various community events. The Council will also enter an executive session to discuss real estate.
- Discussion of draft FY24 Budget
- Discussion of annexation of three parcels on Metromont Road
- Discussion of cyclist safety
- Discussion of Online Media Policy
- Executive Session to discuss real estate
City Council
The Hiram City Council will vote on creating three new sanitation positions, approving a land use permit for a property on Hiram Douglasville Highway, and authorizing up to $15,000 for the 2023 municipal election. The meeting also includes recognitions for police promotions and a final payment of $137,445.54 for sanitation vehicles.
- Approve land use permit 2023-01-LUP (CoH) at 590 Hiram Douglasville Highway
- Create Sanitation Supervisor ($50,000/year) and two Sanitation Laborer ($16/hour) positions
- Authorize $15,000 for Paulding County Board of Commissioners to conduct 2023 municipal election
- Approve final $137,445.54 payment for sanitation vehicles
- Adopt Resolution 2023-04 for Paulding County Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update 2022-2050
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a land use permit application at 590 Hiram Douglasville Highway. The session includes discussions on municipal election agreements, employee handbook updates, and various city projects.
- Public hearing for Land Use Permit 2023-01-LUP at 590 Hiram Douglasville Highway
- Selection of bidder for renovations at 76 Seaboard Street
- Authorization for Mayor to contract ECS for parking lot soil inspections
- Discussion of Intergovernmental Agreement with Paulding County for the 2023 Municipal Election
- Adoption of the Paulding County Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update 2022-2050
City Council
The Hiram City Council will vote on adopting Ordinance 2023-01 (new zoning ordinance) and Ordinance 2023-02 (rezoning 1680 Hiram Douglasville Highway from B2 to I1). The council will also vote to terminate its sanitation contract with GFL and begin in-house sanitation services starting July 1, 2023, including setting new sanitation rates and purchasing equipment.
- Adopt Ordinance 2023-01 (new zoning ordinance)
- Adopt Ordinance 2023-02 (rezoning 1680 Hiram Douglasville Highway from B2 to I1)
- Authorize in-house sanitation services, replacing GFL contract ($200,000 for sanitation cans)
- Set new sanitation rates (e.g., Curbside $20.00, Backyard $24.00)
- Purchase two sanitation vehicles and an Auto Lube System ($7,500) for in-house sanitation
City Council
The Hiram City Council will review proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance, including a rezoning request for a property on Hiram Dougalsville Highway. They will also discuss mid-year budget adjustments, new parking lot lighting, and other operational matters. A public hearing will be held to receive comments on the zoning amendments.
- Public hearing on proposed City of Hiram Zoning Ordinance amendments
- Rezoning of 1680 Hiram Dougalsville Highway from B2 to I1
- Discussion of FY23 mid-year budget amendments
- New lighting for parking lot expansion
City Council
The Hiram City Council will hold its regular session on February 7, 2023, with several action items. Key decisions include adopting a rezoning ordinance for a property on Hiram Douglasville Highway, purchasing a recovered Ford F-150 for $28,791.67, and authorizing the Boy Scouts to use a city building for a fundraiser. The agenda also includes commendations for police officers, a presentation from the Hospitality League, and approval of minutes and consent agenda items.
- Rezoning of 1680 Hiram Douglasville Highway (Compass Storage) from B2 to I1 (Ordinance 2023-01)
- Purchase of recovered Ford F-150 from Gallagher Bassett for $28,791.67 (Street SPLOST)
- HVAC replacement at 76 Seaboard Street, not to exceed $7,615.00 (Public Works M&O)
- Additional $6,547.91 for upfitting two police vehicles (Police SPLOST)
- Authorize Boy Scouts Troop 7 to use 76 Seaboard Street for pinestraw fundraiser on March 17-18
City Council
The Hiram City Council work session includes a public hearing and discussion on rezoning two properties, a review of the FY2022 audit, and several purchasing decisions. The council will also consider a civility resolution and enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Public hearing on rezoning 1869 Hiram Douglaville Highway from B2 to I1
- Discussion of rezoning 1680 Hiram Dougalsville Highway from B2 to I1
- Purchase of recovered Ford F-150 for $28,971.67 from Gallagher Bassett, funded by Street SPLOST
- Additional funds for two police vehicles
- Adoption of a Civility Resolution
City Council
The City Council will consider funding for speed reduction devices on Main Street and the Arnold Lane Waterline Replacement project. The meeting also includes several votes to appoint municipal court officials and a city attorney.
- $34,300.97 for speed reduction devices on Main Street via HNC Construction
- Resolution 2023-01 for Arnold Lane Street Improvement Project LMIG funds
- $561,851.50 total for Arnold Lane Waterline Replacement using ARPA funds
- Appointment of Chad Plumley as Municipal Court Judge
- Appointment of J. Jayson Phillips as City Attorney