Jefferson public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Voting Session
The Jefferson City Council meeting will consider several agenda items. Council members will approve 2024 budget adjustments and a bid award for Fire Station #3. They will vote on a resolution authorizing up to $8,000,000 in borrowing from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to fund environmental facilities, and on an ordinance adjusting mayor and council member pay. A resolution to repeal a prior deed dedication for a 0.142‑acre right of way on Holder Siding Road will also be considered.
- Resolution 24-24: Authorize borrowing not to exceed $8,000,000 from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for environmental facility costs.
- Ordinance 24-10: Amend the Jefferson Code of Ordinances to fix pay for the mayor and city council members.
- Resolution 24-25: Repeal Resolution 19-01 that dedicated a 0.142‑acre right of way on the south side of Holder Siding Road.
- Bid Award for Fire Station #3 (contract details not specified).
- 2024 Budget Adjustments (specific amounts not listed).
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council - Work Session
The Jefferson City Council work session will discuss a proposed annual salary increase of $6,000 for council members and $12,000 for the mayor, effective Jan. 1, 2026 after the next election. The agenda also includes 2024 budget adjustments and monthly financial reports, a discussion of HB581, and a review of GEFA Loan GF2024009 for the Parks Creek project. An executive session is scheduled to consider property acquisition matters.
- Elected official salary adjustment: $6,000 increase for councilors, $12,000 increase for mayor
- 2024 budget adjustments and monthly financial reports
- HB581 discussion
- GEFA Loan GF2024009 (Parks Creek) review
- Executive session on property disposition/acquisition
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Downtown Development Authority - Regular
The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda and July minutes unanimously. Members reviewed the August financial report. An executive session was held to discuss a property disposition, and the board unanimously moved to negotiate the sale of the property. The meeting also included a draft of the 2025 Work Plan.
- Unanimous approval of agenda
- Unanimous approval of July minutes
- Review of August financials
- Executive session to discuss property disposition and motion to negotiate sale (unanimous)
- Presentation of 2025 Work Plan draft
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding rezoning and variance requests for a 28-unit townhouse development by Tipton Development, LLC. The body will also discuss budget adjustments, a solid waste contract, and potential salary increases for the Mayor and Council.
- Rezoning and variances for 28 fee simple townhouses on 3.56 acres at Commerce Road (SR 15 Alt) and Northminster Drive
- Proposed salary adjustments to $6,000/year for Council and $12,000/year for Mayor (effective 01-01-2026)
- Proposed ordinance amending noise nuisance prohibitions to include a 'special event facility'
- Resolution for off-premises alcohol consumption for a city-sponsored event on December 6, 2024
- Discussion on 2024 budget adjustments and the 189 Mahaffey Street decision
Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular
The Jefferson‑Talmo Planning Commission will consider Tipton Development, LLC’s application to rezone 3.56 acres from MFR Conditional (R‑22‑J05) to MFR Conditional, and two separate variance requests on the same parcel to reduce front building setbacks and to modify sidewalk requirements. All three items have a planning staff recommendation of approval. The commission will vote on these proposals at the November 4, 2024 meeting.
- R‑24‑J15: Rezone 3.56 acres fronting South side of Commerce Road (SR 15 Alt) and East side of Northminster Drive from MFR Conditional (R‑22‑J05) to MFR Conditional for 28 fee‑simple townhouses – staff recommends approval.
- V‑24‑J10: Variance to reduce front building setback lines from 30 ft to 15 ft and 5 ft on the same 3.56‑acre parcel – staff recommends approval.
- V‑24‑J11: Variance to reduce sidewalk requirement to one side only on the same 3.56‑acre parcel – staff recommends approval.
City Council - Voting Session
The Jefferson City Council will vote on a variance request for an accessory structure at 18 Shoreline Court. Several annexation and zoning proposals from Brand Mosaic Jackson LLC on Athens Street will be considered, including C‑1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and MFR (Multi‑Family Residential) designations. The council will also adopt an ordinance amending the code to create a new indemnity and defense article for elected and appointed officials.
- V‑24‑J09 variance to allow an accessory structure partially in the front yard of 18 Shoreline Court (4.92 acres, AG‑R zoning)
- R‑24‑J07 annexation of 0.75 acre on Athens Street and zoning to C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial
- R‑24‑J08 annexation of 7.45 acres east of Athens Street and conditional approval of MFR zoning
- R‑24‑J09 rezoning to change conditions for approximately 6.80 acres of MFR zoning east of Athens Street
- Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to adopt a new Article VI on indemnity and defense of officials
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council - Work Session
The Jefferson City Council work session will hear a public hearing on variance V-24-J09, which seeks permission to build a 24‑by‑30‑foot accessory garage in the front yard of 18 Shoreline Court. The council will also consider three annexation and zoning applications from Brand Mosaic Jackson, LLC: annexation and C‑1 (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning for 0.75 acre on the east side of Athens Street, annexation and MFR (Multi‑Family Residential) zoning for 7.45 acre east of Athens Street, and a rezoning to R‑2 (Medium Density Residential) for 3.40 acre on Carriage Avenue. An ordinance amendment to add Article VI on indemnity and defense of elected and appointed officials will also be presented.
- V-24-J09 variance: accessory structure (24’ × 30’) on 4.92‑acre parcel 18 Shoreline Court (AG‑R zoning)
- R-24-J07 annexation and C‑1 zoning for 0.75 acre fronting east side of Athens Street (part of 8.2‑acre total)
- R-24-J08 annexation and MFR zoning for 7.45 acre east of Athens Street (part of 8.2‑acre total)
- R-24-J10 rezoning to R‑2 for 3.40 acre on south side of Carriage Avenue for four single‑family dwellings
- Ordinance amendment to adopt new Article VI “Indemnity and Defense of Elected and Appointed Officials”
Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular
The Jefferson‑Talmo Planning Commission will vote on a variance request (V-24-J09) to allow an accessory structure in the front yard of 18 Shoreline Court. It will also consider several annexation and zoning applications by Brand Mosaic Jackson LLC for parcels along Athens Street and Carriage Avenue, including a C‑1 commercial zone, a Multi‑Family Residential (MFR) zone, and a Medium‑Density Residential (R‑2) zone. The meeting includes a review of public hearing procedures.
- V-24-J09 variance: allow accessory structure on 4.92‑acre parcel at 18 Shoreline Court (AG‑R zoning)
- R-24-J07 annexation and C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning for 0.75 acre on east side of Athens Street
- R-24-J08 annexation and MFR zoning for 7.45 acre east of Athens Street (townhouses, stormwater pond, sewer lift)
- R-24-J10 rezoning to R‑2 Medium‑Density Residential for 3.40 acre on south side of Carriage Avenue (four single‑family dwellings)
- R-24-J14 annexation and R‑2 zoning for 0.639 acre on east side of Athens Street (single‑family dwelling)
Downtown Development Authority - Regular
The Downtown Development Authority will conduct a yearly planning session facilitated by the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission. The body will also review August financial reports and July meeting minutes.
- Yearly planning session covering budget, scope, SWOT analysis, and work plan
- Review of August financials showing total assets of $575,611.97
- Review of August profit and loss including a $243,800.00 sale of assets
- Approval of July meeting minutes
City Council - Voting Session
The City Council will vote on several rezoning requests, including a proposed sludge drying facility on Concord Road. The body will also hold hearings regarding the 2025 budget and millage rates.
- Rezoning of 15 acres at 1083 Concord Road for a sludge drying facility
- Rezoning of 3.56 acres on Commerce Road for 28 fee simple townhouses
- Preliminary plat for Promenade: 50 lots on 10.57 acres at Nelson Drive and U.S. Highway 129 Business
- Preliminary plat for The Shops at Jefferson Pointe: eight lots on 21.53 acres at Old Swimming Pool Road and U.S. Highway 129
- 2025 Budget Hearing and Millage Rate Hearing
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting
The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a request to replace windows and doors with modern materials at 64 Washington Street. The staff report indicates the proposal may conflict with existing design guidelines regarding the use of modern materials.
- Review of COA 24-07 for 64 Washington Street (window and door replacement)
- Member Status Review
- Discussion of 2024 Statewide HPC Conference in Columbus
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning requests for a sludge drying facility and townhouse conditions. The body will also discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, the 2025 budget, and millage rates.
- Rezoning and conditional use permit for a sludge drying facility at 1083 Concord Road
- Rezoning for 28 townhouses on the south side of Commerce Road (SR 15 Alt)
- Text amendment to remove a road right-of-way reservation on 17.04 acres at Old Swimming Pool Road and U.S. Highway 129
- Preliminary plat approvals for Promenade (50 units), Northminster Townhomes (28 units), and The Shops at Jefferson Pointe
- 2025 Budget and Millage Rate hearings
Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular
The Planning Commission will vote on rezoning 15 acres on the north side of Concord Road (1083 Concord Road) from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial to allow a sludge drying facility. It will also consider a conditional use permit for the same facility, a text amendment to the U.S. Highway 129 Corridor Overlay map, a rezoning modification for 28 townhouses on Commerce Road, and preliminary plat approvals for new townhome developments. Staff recommendations are mixed, with approvals for most items and a denial for the overlay map amendment.
- R-24-13: Rezoning 15 acres on north side of Concord Road to Heavy Industrial for a sludge drying facility (staff recommends approval).
- CU-24-03: Conditional Use Permit for the sludge drying facility on the same 15‑acre parcel (staff recommends approval).
- R-24-J11: Text amendment to remove an 80‑foot collector road right‑of‑way reservation in the U.S. Highway 129 Corridor Overlay (staff recommends denial).
- R-24-J06: Rezoning modification for Tipton Development’s 3.56‑acre site on Commerce Road to allow 28 townhouses (staff recommends approval).
- R-3952: Preliminary plat approval for Northminster Townhomes – 28 single‑family townhouses on 3.56 acres fronting Commerce Road and Northminster Drive (staff recommends approval).
City Council - Voting Session
The council will vote on four variance requests (V-24-J05, V-24-J06, V-24-J07, V-24-J08) affecting properties on Hidden Lakes Trail and Hill Street. It will adopt resolutions approving final plats for Red Bird Manor (67 lots on 26.764 acres) and Jefferson Hills Phase 3 (30 lots on 15.468 acres). A development agreement with Jefferson Automotive Properties LLC for oversized potable‑water improvements will be discussed. Finance agenda items include 2024 budget adjustments and the 2025 preliminary budget and millage rate.
- V-24-J05 variance: accessory structure in front yard of 731 Hidden Lakes Trail (3.28 acres, R‑1 zoning)
- V-24-J06 variance: reduce required tree canopy from 2,614 sq ft to zero on Hill Street parcel (0.12 acre, C‑1 zoning)
- Resolution 24-15: approve final plat for Red Bird Manor – 67 lots on 26.764 acres with road and sewer dedications
- Resolution 24-16: approve final plat for Jefferson Hills Phase 3 – 30 lots on 15.468 acres with road dedications
- Development Agreement with Jefferson Automotive Properties LLC for oversized potable‑water improvements
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2025 preliminary budget and millage rate, along with 2024 budget adjustments. The body will also consider several zoning variances, annexation requests, and final plats for residential developments.
- Final Plat for Red Bird Manor: 67 lots on 26.764 acres on Commerce Road and Wilhite Road
- Final Plat for Jefferson Hills, Phase 3: 30 lots on 15.468 acres
- Annexation and R-2 zoning for 0.639 acre on Athens Street (R-24-J04)
- Variance requests for a laboratory building addition on Hill Street (V-24-J06, V-24-J07, V-24-J08)
- Resolution 24-17: 400-square-foot easement for Atlanta Gas Light Company
Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular
The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will review four variance requests for a property on Hill Street, including a request to reduce tree canopy requirements and building setbacks for a laboratory building addition. Staff recommends conditional approval for the tree variance and approval for the other items.
- V-24-J06: Reduce tree canopy requirement from 2,614 sq ft to zero for Hill Street property
- V-24-J07: Reduce parking requirement from four to three spaces for Hill Street property
- V-24-J08: Reduce building setbacks and increase coverage for Hill Street property
- V-24-J05: Allow accessory structure in front yard for Hidden Lakes Trail property
Downtown Development Authority - Regular
The Downtown Development Authority will review June financial reports and discuss downtown parking and training. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the disposition of property.
- Executive session to discuss property disposition
- Discussion of downtown parking
- Review of June financials showing total assets of $581,518.60
- Main Street & DDA Training
- DDA Retreat
City Council - Voting Session
The Jefferson City Council will consider two annexation and zoning applications submitted by Brand Mosaic Jackson LLC for parcels fronting Athens Street (U.S. Highway 129 Business). The first request seeks annexation and R-2 (Medium Density Residential) zoning for a 0.639‑acre parcel to retain a single‑family dwelling. The second request seeks annexation and AG‑R (Agricultural‑Residential) zoning for an 8.2‑acre parcel to accommodate a sanitary sewer lift station, detention pond and private street. Planning staff recommend approval of both, while the Planning Commission recommends denial.
- R-24-J04: Annexation and R-2 zoning for 0.639 acre on Athens Street (single‑family dwelling)
- R-24-J05: Annexation and AG‑R zoning for 8.2 acre on Athens Street (sewer lift station, detention pond, private street)
- Finance: Monthly reports presentation
- Administration: Focus and Execute agenda item