Jefferson public meetings in 2025

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Jefferson City Council held a special meeting to administer oaths of office for the newly elected mayor and council members. The agenda includes the swearing‑in ceremony along with standard items such as call to order, public comments, and adjournment. No policy decisions or votes were scheduled.

• Swearing‑in ceremony for Mayor Dawn Maddox
• Oath of office for Councilmember Annette Studivant (District 2)
• Oath of office for Councilmember Mark Mobley (District 4)

The council voted to approve the agenda for the special called meeting. The motion was made by Councilmember Mobley, seconded by Councilmember Studivant, and carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)

City Council - Voting Session

The council unanimously approved the 2025 budget adjustments. It also adopted four land‑use actions: a variance for 12Stone Church, rezoning for a hair‑salon site, rezoning for townhomes at Nelson Drive, and rezoning for townhomes near U.S. Highway 129. Two items were postponed: Ordinance 25‑04 and Resolution 25‑28. The council unanimously adopted the 2026 holiday schedule, meeting dates, and a resolution adopting new state minimum code standards.

• Approved V-25-J17 variance for 12Stone Church (unanimous)
• Approved R-25-J06 rezoning for Jefferson 124, LLC hair‑salon (unanimous)
• Approved R-25-J07 rezoning for Acorn Partners I, LLC townhomes (3‑to‑2)
• Approved R-25-J08 rezoning for 069 25, LLC townhomes (4‑to‑1)
• Approved 2025 budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinance 25‑04 to 1/12/2026 (4‑to‑1)
• Postponed Resolution 25‑28 to 1/12/2026 (4‑to‑1)
• Adopted 2026 holiday schedule (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness for Valarie and Brian Smith to add front porch lighting and a ceiling fan to their property at 76 Lawrenceville Street. The staff report recommends approval and the commission can approve the application as submitted. The meeting will also include a discussion of the Porch Tales 2025 program and an update on downtown business activity.

• Minor Certificate of Appropriateness for front porch lighting and ceiling fan at 76 Lawrenceville St.
• Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Porch Tales 2025
• Update on downtown business activity

City Council - Work Session

The council voted to establish a Jefferson Police Foundation, with the motion carried. It also unanimously adopted a resolution affirming the city manager's appointment of department heads. All other items on the agenda were discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved establishment of Jefferson Police Foundation (motion carried)
• Adopted unanimous affirmation of city manager appointment of department heads (adopted)
• Discussed 2025 budget adjustments (no decision)
• Discussed variance V-25-J17 for 12Stone Church (no decision)
• Discussed rezoning R-25-J06 for Jefferson 124, LLC (no decision)
• Discussed rezoning R-25-J07 for Acorn Partners I, LLC (no decision)
• Discussed rezoning R-25-J08 for 069 25, LLC (no decision)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson-Talmo Planning Commission will review five variance requests and three rezoning proposals for properties in Jefferson, including a request to increase parking for a church and a proposal for a gas station and hotel complex.

• V-25-J17: Variance to increase maximum parking for 12Stone Church from 235 to 373 spaces
• V-25-J18: Variance to reduce minimum parking for 110 Sycamore Street commercial project
• V-25-J19: Variance to modify parking space design for 110 Sycamore Street project
• V-25-J20: Variance to waive parking lot landscaping for 110 Sycamore Street project
• R-25-J06: Rezoning of 1.137-acre property on Athens Street to allow a hair salon

City Council - Voting Session

The council will vote on a major amendment to the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan’s land‑use element, adding mixed‑use classifications and updating several map parcels. It will also consider conditional use permits for an automobile service on 7.14 acres along Athens Highway and a truck service facility on 14.63 acres near Hog Mountain Road. Additional items include a rezoning request for JM Business Park IV and an annexation with R‑1 zoning for 15.758 acres on Winder Highway. Finance items such as the Parks Creek bid award and naming the city natatorium will be approved.

• Conditional use CU-25-J07: automobile service on 7.14 acres fronting Athens Highway (U.S. Highway 129 Business) – staff recommends approval
• Conditional use CU-25-J06: truck service on 14.63 acres fronting Hog Mountain Road, Valentine Industrial Parkway, I‑85 – staff recommends approval
• Rezoning R-25-J05 for JM Business Park IV: modify conditions on 14.63 acres near Hog Mountain Road – staff recommends approval
• Annexation and R‑1 zoning for 15.758 acres at 3779 Winder Highway (south side of State Route 11) – staff recommends approval
• Major amendment to Comprehensive Plan land‑use element with map changes #14‑#21 – staff recommends adoption (Resolution 25‑27)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a conditional‑use permit for automobile services on a 7.14‑acre site on Athens Highway and a rezoning request for a truck‑service facility at JM Business Park IV. The council adopted a major amendment to the Jefferson Comprehensive Plan, revising the land‑use element and future land‑use map, and approved a series of specific map amendments, including unanimous approval of amendment #1, a 3‑to‑2 denial of amendment #2, and unanimous approval of amendment #3.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit CU-25-J07 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning R-25-J05 (unanimous)
• Adopted major comprehensive‑plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved map amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Denied map amendment #2 (3‑to‑2)
• Approved map amendment #3 (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will decide on a conditional use permit (CU-25-J07) for a 7.14‑acre automobile service site fronting the east side of Athens Highway. The council will also review a rezoning request (R-25-J05) for Rush Truck Centers of Georgia, a major amendment to the Comprehensive Plan land‑use element, and a proposal to start Ordinance LUMC 26-01 for a Jackson Parkway overlay district. A 2025 budget adjustment item is also on the agenda.

• CU-25-J07 conditional use permit for automobile service on 7.14 acres fronting Athens Highway (U.S. Highway 129 Business).
• R-25-J05 rezoning request for Rush Truck Centers of Georgia, Inc. covering 14.63 acres near Hog Mountain Road, Valentine Industrial Parkway, and I‑85.
• Major amendment to the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan land‑use element and future land‑use map.
• Initiate Ordinance LUMC 26-01 to create a Jackson Parkway overlay district within city limits.
• 2025 budget adjustments.

The council adopted the 2025 Budget Adjustments unanimously. It approved a contract to purchase 12 acres of land on Gordon Street from the Jackson County Board of Education. It also approved an 8.7% salary increase for City Manager Priscilla Murphy. An agenda amendment was approved and the council entered executive session.

• Amended agenda by removing Section 5 item 1 – motion carried
• Adopted 2025 Budget Adjustments (BA 25-07) – unanimous approval
• Approved contract to purchase 12 acres on Gordon Street – motion carried
• Approved 8.7% salary increase for City Manager Priscilla Murphy – motion carried
• Approved motion to enter executive session – motion carried
• Request to initiate Ordinance LUMC 26-01 withdrawn

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will review conditional use permits for an automobile service facility and a truck service center, along with a proposed amendment to the city's comprehensive plan.

• CU-25-J07: Conditional use for automobile services on 7.14 acres on Athens Highway
• CU-25-J06: Conditional use for truck service facility on 14.63 acres near Interstate 85
• R-25-J05: Modification of zoning conditions for a truck service center
• Comprehensive Plan amendment: Adding future land use classifications
• R-25-J04: Annexation and R-1 zoning for 15.758 acres on Winder Highway

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting on Oct. 28, 2025 at the Jefferson Station Community Room. The board will approve the agenda, September minutes, and September financial reports, review the DDA work plan, and consider other business. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a property disposition.

• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of September 2025 financial statements
• Review of the DDA work plan
• Discussion of other business items
• Executive session to discuss property disposition

City Council - Voting Session

The council will consider annexing 15.758 acres fronting Winder Highway (State Route 11) and rezoning it to R‑1 (Single Family Residential). A conditional use request for a commercial truck sales and service facility on 14.63 acres along Hog Mountain Road is also on the agenda. The body will adopt the 2025 update to the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan and name the city natatorium the Billy and Barbara Cain Natatorium.

• R‑25‑J04 annexation and R‑1 zoning for 15.758 acres on Winder Highway (parcel 083/008C)
• CU‑25‑J06 conditional use for Rush Truck Centers on 14.63 acres fronting Hog Mountain Road (parcel 079/003B)
• Resolution 25‑25 adopting the 2025 Annual update of the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution 25‑26 naming the city natatorium the Billy and Barbara Cain Natatorium
• Parks Creek bid award (finance item)

The council approved several development and finance items, including an annexation and zoning request, a conditional use for a truck facility, and the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. They also named the city natatorium, approved intergovernmental agreements with the school board, and appointed members to the Tree Council and library board. An executive session was opened for a property acquisition discussion.

• Adopted R-25-J04 annexation and R-1 zoning for 15.758 acres (unanimous)
• Adopted CU-25-J06 conditional use for Rush Truck Centers on 14.63 acres (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-25 updating the 2025 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Parks Creek bid award (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-26 naming the natatorium The Billy and Barbara Cain Natatorium (unanimous)
• Adopted intergovernmental agreements with Jefferson School Board (unanimous)
• Adopted appointment of Alex Holman to the Jefferson Tree Council (unanimous)
• Adopted appointment of Stephanie Lankford to the library board (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a request to annex 15.758 acres on Winder Highway for eight single-family homes and a conditional use request for a truck sales and service facility. The body will also discuss the 2025 Annual update of the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan.

• R-25-J04: Annexation and R-1 zoning for 15.758 acres at 3779 Winder Highway for 8 detached homes
• CU-25-J06: Conditional use for a commercial truck/vehicle sales and service facility on 14.63 acres at Hog Mountain Road and Valentine Industrial Parkway
• Resolution 25-25: Adoption of the 2025 Annual update of the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan
• Appointment of Alex Holman to the Jefferson Tree Council (term 10-28-2025 to 10-28-2028)

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda, and the motion carried. All other items—annexation and zoning request, conditional use request, comprehensive plan resolution, and tree council appointment—were discussed but not decided. No substantive approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission will consider Certificate of Appropriateness 25-04, submitted by Terminus Farmers & Merchant, LLC, to add second‑story windows, pilaster columns, new exterior lighting, and a new cornice to the Regions Bank Building at 15 Lee Street in the Downtown Historic District. The meeting also includes a discussion of the Porch Tales 2025 community storytelling event, an update on downtown business activity, and information about the Georgia Historic Preservation 2025 Conference in Athens. Previous meeting minutes will be approved as part of routine business.

• COA 25-04: Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations at 15 Lee Street (windows, columns, lighting, cornice)
• Porch Tales 2025 discussion
• Update on downtown business activity
• Georgia Historic Preservation 2025 Conference (Nov 5‑7, Athens, GA)
• Approval of August 14, 2025 minutes

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 6 to consider annexing 15.758 acres of land and zoning it for single-family homes. The staff report recommends approval of the annexation and conditional approval of the R-1 zoning.

• Public hearing for R-25-J04 Annexation and Zoning (15.758 acres, 3779 Winder Highway)
• Conditional Use Approval for Rush Truck Centers of Georgia (14.63 acres, Hog Mountain Road)
• Review of public hearing procedures for the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of September 2, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Major amendment to the Comprehensive Plan

The commission unanimously approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the annexation of 15.758 acres on Winder Highway and its rezoning to the R‑1 Single Family Residential District. Finally, the commission unanimously approved a conditional use request for a commercial truck and vehicle sales and service facility at the JM Business Park IV site.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and R‑1 zoning for 15.758 acres at 3779 Winder Highway (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Rush Truck Centers of Georgia, Inc. on 14.63 acres at JM Business Park IV (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss the sale of 15 Lee Street and a resolution for signing consent. The body will also review its work plan and August 2025 financial reports.

• Resolution for Sale of 15 Lee Street
• Resolution for Signing Consent
• Review of Work Plan
• August 2025 Financial Report

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council meeting will consider a millage rate hearing, a 2026 budget hearing, and GEFA loan resolutions under Finance. Administration items include an intergovernmental agreement with Jackson County on utilities, Ordinance 25-03 on public restrooms, and several appointments to commissions and authorities. The council will also approve the agenda, minutes, and hear public comments.

• Millage Rate Hearing (Finance)
• 2026 Budget Hearing (Finance)
• GEFA Loan Resolutions (Finance)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Jackson County (Utilities in County Right of Way)
• Ordinance 25-03 Regarding Public Restrooms

The council unanimously adopted the FY 2026 city budget and voted to keep the millage rate at 4.291%. It also approved GEFA loan resolutions, an intergovernmental utilities agreement with Jackson County, and a new ordinance for public restrooms. Several boards and commissions received reappointments and new members, all by unanimous vote.

• Adopt FY 2026 Budget (unanimous)
• Keep millage rate at 4.291% (unanimous)
• Adopt GEFA Loan Resolutions 25-23 and 25-24 (unanimous)
• Adopt Intergovernmental Agreement with Jackson County (unanimous)
• Adopt Ordinance 25-03 on public restrooms (unanimous)
• Reappoint Planning Commission members and appoint Phil Williams (unanimous)
• Reappoint Jefferson Tree Council members (unanimous)
• Appoint Malcolm Gramley to Industrial Development Authority (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission will consider a minor Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 25‑04) submitted by Terminus Farmers & Merchant, LLC, on behalf of the Jefferson Downtown Development Authority, to add second‑story windows, pilaster columns, new exterior lighting and a new cornice to the Regions Bank Building at 15 Lee Street in the Downtown Historic District. Staff recommends approval of the application. The meeting also includes a discussion of Porch Tales 2025, an update on downtown business activity, and information about the Georgia Historic Preservation 2025 Conference (Nov 5‑7, Athens, GA).

• Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 25‑04) for exterior renovations at 15 Lee St (second‑story windows, pilaster columns, lighting, cornice)
• Porch Tales 2025 discussion
• Update on downtown business activity
• Georgia Historic Preservation 2025 Conference (Nov 5‑7, Athens, GA)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a public hearing on a major amendment to the comprehensive plan that proposes reinstating mixed-use land use categories near I-85 and west of downtown. The council will also hear millage rate and budget proposals for 2026.

• Public hearing on comprehensive plan land use map changes
• 2026 Budget Hearing
• Millage Rate Hearing
• Discussion on mixed-use development near I-85 and downtown
• City acquisition of 67 Athens Street for potential mixed use

The council approved the meeting agenda after a motion was moved and seconded. Later, the council voted to go into executive session to discuss property acquisition. Both motions carried. No other formal actions were taken during the work session.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Moved to executive session for Property Acquisition (motion carried)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson‑Talmo Planning Commission is conducting an initial public hearing on a major amendment to the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan to add future land‑use classifications and consider reclassifying specific properties. The commission also approved the August 4 minutes unanimously and denied two variances for a proposed mini‑storage facility on 2819 Winder Highway. No further action on the amendment is required at this meeting.

• Initial public hearing on major amendment to add future land‑use classifications and allow property‑owner reclassification requests
• Approval of August 4 minutes (unanimous vote 4‑0)
• Denial of variance V‑25‑J15 (water supply) for 2819 Winder Highway, C‑2 zone
• Denial of variance V‑25‑J16 (sewage) for 2819 Winder Highway, C‑2 zone
• No other action required on the comprehensive‑plan amendment at this time

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority will approve the July meeting minutes, review its financial report, and then enter an executive session to discuss a property disposition. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, public input, and adjournment.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Review of financials
• Executive session to discuss property disposition

City Council - Voting Session

The City Council will hold a public meeting to discuss a sewer improvement project funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The body will also consider resolutions regarding street dedications and easement authority for the City Manager.

• Public meeting for a gravity sewer main project from Jackson County Airport on Lyle Field Road to IW Davis Road
• Resolution 25-20: Accepting public street dedications within River Mist Plantation
• Resolution 25-21: Delegating authority to City Manager to accept and purchase easements
• Resolution 25-22: Delegating authority to City Manager to accept additional right of way for existing streets

The council approved the meeting agenda. It then adopted three resolutions, all unanimously, delegating authority to the City Manager to accept easements and to accept dedications of public streets within River Mist Plantation. These actions give the manager power to handle easements and right‑of‑way matters when budget authority exists.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 25-20 – Accept dedication of public streets within River Mist Plantation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-21 – Delegate to City Manager authority to accept and purchase certain easements when budget authority exists (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-22 – Delegate to City Manager authority to accept additional right‑of‑way dedications for existing streets (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will discuss accepting public street and water line dedications for Phase 6 of the River Mist Plantation subdivision. The body is also considering resolutions to delegate easement acceptance and right-of-way authority to the City Manager.

• Resolution 25-20: Acceptance of Altamaha Drive, Tallulah Court, and Ogeechee Court (valued at $195,000) and 1,233 feet of water lines ($175,000)
• Resolution 25-21: Proposal to delegate authority to the City Manager to accept or purchase utility easements
• Resolution 25-22: Proposal to delegate authority to the City Manager to accept dedications of additional right of way
• Appointment and oath of office for Annette Studivant (Councilmember District 2)
• Public comment regarding a traffic petition

The council appointed Annette Studivant as the new District 2 council member and approved the release of a PowerPoint presentation and related GBI records. It also voted unanimously to purchase 11.98 acres from the Jackson County Board of Education and to appoint Judge Quilliams as the city’s Chief Judge. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved appointment of Annette Studivant, District 2 (4-0)
• Adopted release of PowerPoint presentation and GBI records (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 11.98 acres from Jackson County Board of Education (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Judge Quilliams as Chief Judge (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for the work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson‑Talmo Planning Commission will consider two variances—V-25-J15 to waive water connection and V-25-J16 to waive sewer connection—for a proposed mini‑storage facility at 2819 Winder Highway. Staff recommends denial of both variances. The commission will also review a rezoning of 5.98 acres from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Residential (AG‑R) at the Mountain Creek Church Road site, and an annexation with C‑2 highway commercial zoning for 0.88 acre near Athens Highway. An annual update to the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvements Element, and Community Work Program will be discussed.

• V-25-J15 – variance to waive water supply requirement for 2‑acre mini‑storage at 2819 Winder Highway (staff recommendation: denial)
• V-25-J16 – variance to waive sewer requirement for the same 2‑acre site (staff recommendation: denial)
• R-25-T02 – rezoning of 5.98 acres from AG to AG‑R at Mountain Creek Church Road fronting Craven Road (staff recommendation: approval)
• R-25-J03 – annexation and C‑2 highway commercial zoning for 0.88 acre west of Athens Highway (staff recommendation: approval)
• Annual update to the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvements Element, and Community Work Program

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will accept Councilmember Maddox's resignation, review minutes, and discuss several planning items. The agenda includes a request to annex 0.88 acre owned by Derek and Amber Abbott and rezone it to C‑2 Highway Commercial. A resolution will authorize sending the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements update for regional and state review. Finance items cover the financial report and 2025 budget adjustments.

• Accept Councilmember Dawn Maddox resignation (effective end of meeting)
• R‑25‑J03 Annexation and zoning: 0.88 acre near Athens Highway to be annexed and rezoned C‑2 (Highway Commercial)
• Resolution 25‑19: authorize transmittal of 2025 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Element for regional and state review
• Financial Reports presented
• 2025 Budget Adjustments considered

The council accepted Councilmember Dawn Maddox's resignation and approved the meeting agenda. It adopted an annexation and C-2 (Highway Commercial) zoning request for a 0.88‑acre parcel. The council also adopted Resolution 25-19 for the comprehensive plan review and approved the 2025 budget adjustments.

• Accepted Councilmember Dawn Maddox's resignation (motion carried)
• Approved agenda and removed April 7 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted annexation and C-2 zoning for 0.88 acre (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-19 authorizing comprehensive plan review (4‑0)
• Adopted 2025 budget adjustments (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council will hold a public hearing on July 14 to consider annexing 0.88 acres of land and zoning it for commercial use. The Planning Commission previously recommended approval of the request. The council will also discuss the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update.

• Public hearing: Annexation and C-2 zoning for 0.88 acres (R-25-J03)
• Discussion: 2025 Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Element update
• Planning Commission recommendation: Approval of R-25-J03 annexation and zoning
• Planning Commission recommendation: Proceed with Comprehensive Plan amendments
• Voting session scheduled for July 28, 2025

The council approved the meeting agenda after a motion and second. A motion to go into executive session was also approved. The annexation and zoning request and Resolution 25-19 were discussed but not decided, with further consideration scheduled for July 28, 2025.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved executive session (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss several community events and updates. The agenda includes discussions on Porch Fest 2025, July 4 activities, and downtown business activity.

• Porch Fest 2025 discussion
• July 4 Celebration Activities
• Update on Downtown Business Activity
• Georgia Historic Preservation 2025 Conference (November 5-7, Athens Ga)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson‑Talmo Planning Commission will consider three items at this meeting. First, a rezoning request (R-25-T02) for 5.98 acres northeast of Mountain Creek Church Road to change from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural‑Residential (AG‑R) with a proposed residence. Second, an annexation and C‑2 (Highway Commercial) zoning request (R-25-J03) for a 1‑acre parcel off Athens Highway (U.S. Highway 129 Business). Third, an annual update to the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvements Element, and Community Work Program.

• R-25-T02 – Rezoning 5.98 acres near Craven Road from AG to AG‑R (proposed agricultural with residence)
• R-25-J03 – Annexation and C‑2 (Highway Commercial) zoning for 1‑acre parcel 193.81 ft west of Athens Highway, fronting 225.94 ft on Abbott Acres Manor
• Annual update to the City of Jefferson Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvements Element and Community Work Program

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The City Council will meet for a special called meeting to conduct an executive session. The primary purpose of the session is to discuss a personnel matter regarding the manager evaluation.

• Executive session for manager evaluation

The council approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Kinney and a second by Crawford. They also approved moving into an executive session to review the city manager’s evaluation, motion by Mobley and second by Maddox. No other actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion by Kinney, second by Crawford, carried)
• Approved executive session on city manager evaluation (motion by Mobley, second by Maddox, carried)

Downtown Development Authority - Special

The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority will hold an executive session to discuss the disposition of property. In earlier meetings the board approved the sale of 38 Sycamore Street to Ray Stanjevich and authorized negotiations with Terminus Allied Capital for the sale of 15 Lee Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, and public input.

• Executive session to discuss property disposition
• Motion to sell 38 Sycamore Street, Jefferson GA 30549 to Ray Stanjevich
• Authorization for attorney Rob Alexander to negotiate sale of 15 Lee Street with Terminus Allied Capital
• Approval of April and June meeting minutes
• Appointment of Jason Black to fill a vacant board seat

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April and June minutes. It entered and later exited an executive session to discuss a property disposition. The board also unanimously approved the fifth amendment to the purchase and sale agreement for 15 Lee Street, extending the closing date to August 8, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April and June minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss property disposition (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Approved 5th amendment to PSA for 15 Lee Street, extending closing date to Aug 8 2025 (unanimous)

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority met to approve minutes, discuss property disposition, and vote on several real‑estate actions. Members approved the sale of 38 Sycamore Street to Ray Stanjevich and extended the inspection period for Terminus Allied Capital to June 2, 2025. They also authorized attorney Rob Alexander to continue negotiations on the sale of 15 Lee Street. Additionally, Jason Black was appointed to the DDA and the Main Street program received 2025 accreditation.

• Sale of 38 Sycamore Street, Jefferson GA 30549 to Ray Stanjevich
• Extension of Terminus Allied Capital inspection period to June 2, 2025
• Authorization for attorney Rob Alexander to negotiate sale of 15 Lee Street with Terminus
• Appointment of Jason Black to the Downtown Development Authority
• Main Street program accredited for 2025

The Jefferson City Council approved the meeting agenda and the April and June minutes without opposition. They entered and exited an executive session to discuss property disposition, also unanimously. The council approved the fifth amendment to the PSA for 15 Lee Street, extending the closing date to August 8, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April and June minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss property disposition (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Approved 5th amendment to PSA for 15 Lee Street, extending closing date to Aug 8, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will vote on Ordinance LUMC 25-02 and Ordinance LUMC 25-03, both amending the Jefferson Land Use Management Code for subdivisions and plat approvals. The council will also consider a preliminary plat request from RWH Home Builders for 34 lots on 34.53 acres along the north side of Elder Drive. Additional items include a resolution to dedicate public streets in the Sycamore Grove Subdivision and a resolution to amend the fee schedule for land disturbance and development permits.

• Ordinance LUMC 25-02 – amendment to the Land Use Management Code, Chapter 26.4, affecting preliminary and final plat procedures
• Ordinance LUMC 25-03 – amendment to the Land Use Management Code, Chapter 26.4 and Article 23, revising land disturbance and development permit provisions
• Preliminary Plat approval for Elder Drive Tract: 34 lots on 34.53 acres (Map/Parcel 067/038) in R‑1 Conditional Zoning
• Resolution 25-15 – dedication and maintenance responsibility for public streets in Sycamore Grove Subdivision Phases 1A, 1B, and 2
• Resolution 25-16 – amendment to the fee schedule for land disturbance and development permits

The Jefferson City Council adopted Ordinance LUMC 25‑02, changing the land‑use management code, with a 3‑to‑1 vote. It also adopted Ordinance LUMC 25‑03, approved a preliminary plat for the Elder Drive tract, and passed several resolutions on street dedication, fee schedules, a TSPLOST agreement, a roundabout contract, and an alcohol‑consumption exception for city events.

• Adopted Ordinance LUMC 25‑02 amending land‑use code (3‑to‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance LUMC 25‑03 amending land‑use code (3‑to‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Elder Drive tract (34 lots) (3‑to‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑15 accepting street dedication in Sycamore Grove (3‑to‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑16 amending building and planning fee schedule (3‑to‑0)
• Adopted IGA for 2025 TSPLOST (3‑to‑0)
• Approved contract for Jefferson SR 82 Jett Roberts Rd. roundabout (3‑to‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑18 granting off‑premises alcohol exception for city events (3‑to‑0)

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The City Council and Mayor will hold a full‑day retreat to review the previous day’s work, create strategic priorities, and develop goals and action plans for the city’s future. The session includes a vision review and planning for next steps. No formal motions or votes are scheduled.

City Council - Special Called Meeting

The Mayor and Council are holding a special called meeting for a governance retreat. The session focuses on team dynamics, roles, and department goals.

• Discussion of roles and responsibilities
• Review of team and group dynamics
• Discussion of department goals with City Manager Priscilla Murphy and department heads

Downtown Development Authority - Special

The Downtown Development Authority will hold an executive session to discuss the disposition of a property. The session is closed to the public, so the agenda provides no further details. The rest of the meeting covers routine items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, other business, public input, and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss property disposition

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It entered an executive session to discuss property disposition. The board also unanimously authorized attorney Rob Alexander to continue negotiations with Terminus regarding the sale of 15 Lee Street.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss property disposition (unanimous)
• Authorized Rob Alexander to continue negotiations with Terminus on 15 Lee Street sale (unanimous)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson‑Talmo Planning Commission will review a preliminary plat request for 34 lots on 34.53 acres fronting Elder Drive, proposed under R‑1 Conditional Zoning (R‑23‑J06). It will also consider Ordinance LUMC 25‑02, which amends several sections of the Jefferson Land Use Management Code concerning plat and dedication procedures. Additionally, Ordinance LUMC 25‑03 will be reviewed, revising code sections on land disturbance plans and development permits.

• Preliminary Plat approval for Elder Drive Tract: 34 lots on 34.53 acres (R‑1 Conditional Zoning, R‑23‑J06)
• Ordinance LUMC 25‑02: amendments to Jefferson Land Use Management Code sections 26.4.1, 26.4.3, 26.4.7, 26.4.8, 26.4.9, and 26.4.16
• Ordinance LUMC 25‑03: amendments to Jefferson Land Use Management Code sections 26.4.2 and Chapter 23.1

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council will vote on Resolution 25-14, which accepts the dedication of public streets in Mallard’s Landing Phases 3A and 3B and assumes maintenance responsibility. The resolution also authorizes the city to record a warranty deed for fee‑simple ownership of the street rights‑of‑way and to release the associated maintenance bonds. Additional agenda items include a branding presentation, department reports, and an executive session on property disposition.

• Resolution 25-14: Accept dedication of Mallard’s Landing Phase 3A and 3B streets, valued at $1,160,305.00
• Authorize recording of a warranty deed to convey fee‑simple title of the street rights‑of‑way to the city
• Authorize release of maintenance bonds for the accepted streets
• Branding presentation by Community Relations
• Executive session on property disposition/acquisition

The Jefferson City Council adopted Resolution 25-14, dedicating and assuming maintenance responsibility for public streets in Mallard’s Landing Phases 3A and 3B, and authorizing the recording of a warranty deed and release of maintenance bonds. The council also moved into executive session to discuss property disposition/acquisition, and the motion carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution 25-14 dedicating Mallard’s Landing streets (unanimous)
• Motion to enter executive session on property disposition/acquisition carried

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will vote on several planning and development items, including a conditional use request by Knollwood, LLC and a rezoning proposal for 5.37 acres on Peachtree Road. Multiple variances are on the agenda, such as extending cul‑de‑sac street length and reducing parking requirements on Oak Street. Ordinance No. 25-01 proposes to increase maximum parameters for certain wastewater discharges. Finance items include a housing and booking contract with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.

• CU-25-J03 Conditional Use: Knollwood, LLC (applicant) – no staff recommendation listed
• R-25-J02 Rezoning: 5.37‑acre site on north side of 325 Peachtree Road to Multi‑Family Residential (staff recommends denial)
• V-25-J11 Variance: increase maximum cul‑de‑sac length from 600 ft to ~1,100 ft for same 5.37‑acre site (staff recommends approval if rezoned)
• Ordinance No. 25-01 amendment to Chapter 54, Section 54‑120 to raise wastewater discharge limits
• Finance: Jackson County Sheriff's Office Housing and Booking Contract

The council approved Ordinance No. 25-01 to amend sewer discharge limits. It adopted a conditional use for Knollwood, LLC and four variances for W + B properties. The rezoning request for Watts & Browning was denied, and a related variance was also defeated. All other listed actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Conditional Use for Knollwood, LLC (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Watts & Browning (defeated 0‑4)
• Defeated variance V-25-J11 for Watts & Browning (defeated 0‑4)
• Adopted variance V-25-J12 for W + B properties (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-01 amending sewer use requirements (unanimous)
• Adopted easement with Jackson County Industrial Development Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted JCWSA water purchase agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted transfer of 38 Sycamore Street to Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Jefferson Downtown Development Authority will hold an executive session to discuss a property disposition. The board will review financial reports that include a $42,500 payment to the city for sewer and septic work at 17 Lee Street and a $56,329.49 refund to Regions for prior overpayments. They will also consider a vacant board seat and approve the meeting agenda and minutes.

• Executive session to discuss property disposition
• $42,500 paid to the city of Jefferson for sewer and septic tank at 17 Lee Street
• $56,329.49 refunded to Regions from escrow for overpayment of 2022‑2024 expenses
• Discussion of vacant board seat (postponed to next month)
• Approval of February minutes with correction

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March meeting minutes. It approved selling 38 Sycamore Street back to Ray Stanjevich. It also appointed Jason Black as a new board member.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 38 Sycamore Street to Ray Stanjevich (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jason Black to the DDA (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council will vote on a rezoning request (R-25-J02) to change 5.37 acres on the north side of 325 Peachtree Road from R‑2 to MFR, which planning staff recommended for denial. The council will also consider a variance (V-25-J11) to lengthen a cul‑de‑sac on the same parcel, staff recommended approval if rezoned. Additional items include a conditional use permit for Knollwood, LLC on Apex Drive and several variances for W + B Properties on Oak Street, as well as an ordinance amendment to wastewater discharge rules.

• R-25-J02 Rezoning: 5.37 acres fronting ~200 ft on north side of 325 Peachtree Road from R‑2 to MFR (31 townhome units)
• V-25-J11 Variance: increase cul‑de‑sac length from 600 ft to ~1,100 ft on same 5.37‑acre parcel
• CU-25-J03 Conditional Use: Knollwood, LLC auto‑service/truck equipment site on 2.91 acres at 158 Apex Drive
• V-25-J12 Variance: reduce required parking from 1 per 300 sf to 1 per 488 sf on 0.84 acre fronting 307 ft on Oak Street
• Ordinance No. 25-01: amendment to Chapter 54 water and sewer code to increase wastewater discharge limits

Council member Dawn Maddox moved to approve the meeting agenda and amend it to move items 3 and 4 to the bottom of the Planning & Zoning agenda. Council member Mark Mobley seconded, and the motion carried. All other agenda items were discussed and deferred to the next work session on April 28, 2025.

• Approved agenda with amendment to move items 3 and 4 to bottom of P&Z (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission will vote on a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 25-02) to reimage an existing ground sign and two gasoline canopy signs on the 0.50‑acre site fronting Lee Street and Athens Street in the Downtown Historic District. The staff report recommends approval. The meeting also includes discussion of Porch Fest 2025, an update on downtown business activity, and information about the Georgia Historic Preservation 2025 Conference.

• COA 25-02: Certificate of Appropriateness to reimage a 60 sq ft ground sign and two 20 sq ft gasoline canopy signs at 57 Lee Street (SR 11) and Athens Street, Downtown Historic District; staff recommends approval.
• Porch Fest 2025 discussion.
• Update on downtown business activity.
• Georgia Historic Preservation 2025 Conference (Nov 5‑7, 2025).
• Approval of previous minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting.

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Planning Commission will consider several land‑use requests, including a rezoning of 5.37 acres from medium‑density residential to multi‑family residential for 31 townhouse units, which staff recommends denying. Other items include rezoning of 22.59 acres to agricultural residential, a conditional use for an auto service establishment, and multiple variances for parking, setbacks, and street frontage. The commission will vote on each proposal.

• R-25-J02 rezoning: 5.37 acres on 325 Peachtree Road to Multi‑Family Residential (31 townhouses) – staff recommends denial
• R-25-T01 rezoning: 22.59 acres on Mountain Creek Church Road to Agricultural Residential – staff recommends approval
• CU-25-J03 conditional use: 2.91 acres on Apex Drive for auto service establishment – staff recommends approval
• V-25-J11 variance: increase cul‑de‑sac length to ~1,100 ft for the 5.37‑acre townhome site – staff recommends approval if rezoned
• V-25-J12 variance: reduce parking ratio from 1 per 300 sf to 1 per 488 sf on 0.84 acre Oak Street site – staff recommends deferral or denial

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential for a 22.59‑acre parcel on Mountain Creek Church Road in Talmo. It also approved a related variance waiving the 30‑foot street‑frontage requirement for the same parcel. Several Jefferson proposals were decided, including a conditional use permit for an auto‑service site approved with conditions, and multiple variances either approved or denied by vote.

• Approved R-25-T01 rezoning AG→AG‑R for 22.59 acres (unanimous)
• Approved V-25-T01 variance waiving 30‑ft street frontage (unanimous)
• Approved CU-25-J03 conditional use permit for auto‑service establishment (unanimous, with conditions)
• Denied R-25-J02 rezoning R‑2→MFR for 5.37 acres (0‑to‑4)
• Denied V-25-J11 variance to increase cul‑de‑sac length (0‑to‑4)
• Approved V-25-J12 variance reducing parking ratio (3‑to‑1)
• Denied V-25-J13 variance waiving parking prohibition (3‑to‑1)
• Approved V-25-J14 variance reducing front setback to 15 ft (3‑to‑1)

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Downtown Development Authority approved the 2025 Work Plan, including a proposed $20,000 QR‑code project. The board noted a vacant seat after OJ Wilkins declined to serve and noted Anthony Presnell's pending application. An executive session was held to discuss a property disposition.

• Approval of the 2025 Work Plan (includes $20,000 QR‑code cost)
• Vacant board seat: OJ Wilkins declined, Anthony Presnell applied
• Executive session to discuss property disposition
• Parking signs at Jefferson Community Center (Hill Street and Mahaffey Street)
• Beautification of sidewalk from Friends to Curry Creek (debris removal)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the February minutes, correcting that Jim Bailey was present. A motion to postpone discussion of the vacant board seat until next month was approved unanimously. The board entered an executive session to discuss property disposition and then unanimously voted to adjourn the session without taking action.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved February minutes with correction (unanimous vote)
• Postponed vacant board seat discussion until next month (unanimous vote)
• Entered executive session to discuss property disposition (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned executive session with no action taken (unanimous vote)

City Council - Voting Session

The council approved a $700 contribution request, annexed and rezoned a 1‑acre parcel to C‑2, and granted a conditional use permit for a diesel truck repair shop. It also adopted an ordinance changing personal service establishment rules and approved the dedication and maintenance of public streets in the Jefferson Hills subdivision. All items were adopted unanimously except the contribution approval, which passed 4‑0.

• Approved $700 contribution request (4-0)
• Adopted annexation and C‑2 zoning for 1.00‑acre parcel on Athens Highway (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for diesel truck repair shop on Dry Pond Road (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance LUMC 25-01 changing personal service establishment regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted dedication and maintenance responsibility for public streets in Jefferson Hills Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved variance V-25-J01 reducing landscaping requirements (unanimous)
• Approved variance V-25-J07 denying tree protection and landscape plan requirements (unanimous)
• Approved variance V-25-J09 waiving traffic impact study requirements (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session

The council will vote on a 1‑acre annexation and C‑2 zoning request by Derek and Amber Abbott for an office‑industrial building on Athens Highway. It will also consider a conditional use permit for American Eagle Truckline’s diesel repair shop on Dry Pond Road. Several variances are proposed for a convenience store with gasoline pumps on U.S. Highway 129, including landscape and parking adjustments. An ordinance to amend the Land Use Management Code’s personal service establishment rules will be reviewed.

• R-25-J01: Annexation and C‑2 zoning for 1.00 acre on Athens Highway (U.S. Highway 129 Business)
• CU-25-J02: Conditional use permit for diesel truck repair shop on 6.36 acres fronting Dry Pond Road (SR 82)
• V-25-J01: Variance to reduce landscaped open space requirements for 0.70 acre on U.S. Highway 129
• Ordinance LUMC 25-01: Amend personal service establishment provisions in the Land Use Management Code
• Resolution 25-10: Approve final plat for Northminster Townhomes subdivision on Commerce Road (SR 15 Alt.)

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson‑Talmo Planning Commission will decide on an annexation and zoning request for a 1‑acre office‑industrial parcel on Athens Highway. It will also review a conditional use permit for a diesel truck repair shop on Dry Pond Road and a series of variances for a proposed convenience store with gasoline pumps on U.S. Highway 129. Additionally, a rezoning application to change 5.37 acres from medium‑density residential to multi‑family residential is on the agenda.

• R-25-J01: Annexation and zoning (applicant Derek and Amber Abbott) – request for Light Industrial (LI) zoning, staff recommends annexation and C‑2 zoning
• CU-25-J02: Conditional use permit for Store My Truck diesel repair shop (6.36 acres) – staff recommends approval
• V-25-J01‑J10: Multiple variances for a convenience store with gasoline pumps on a 0.70‑acre site fronting U.S. Highway 129 (including landscaping, parking, signage, and stormwater) – staff recommendations range from conditional approval to denial
• R-25-J02: Rezoning of 5.37 acres on Peachtree Road from R‑2 to MFR for 31 townhouses – staff recommends denial
• Ordinance LUMC 25-01: Amend Jefferson Land Use Management Code to change personal service establishment use thresholds

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Downtown Development Authority will review the 2025 Work Plan and address a vacant board seat. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the disposition of property.

• Review and potential vote on the 2025 Work Plan
• Discussion regarding a vacant board seat
• Executive session to discuss property disposition
• Review of January financial reports showing total assets of $453,710.65

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will consider a conditional use permit for IPME Properties Corp to operate a metal manufacturing machine shop on a 3.19‑acre parcel fronting MLK, Jr. Drive and MLK Avenue. Council members will also vote on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan’s Capital Improvements element to add a new park and recreation project to the schedule of improvements. Additional agenda items include a bond for Fire Station No. 3, Ordinance BA 25‑01, and other administrative matters.

• Conditional use permit (CU-25-J01) for metal manufacturing on 3.19 acres at 506 MLK, Jr. Drive / MLK Avenue – applicant IPME Properties Corp
• Resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements element to add an eligible park/recreation project
• Fire Station No. 3 Bond
• Ordinance BA 25‑01 W & S
• Resolution 25-03 Sealey Crossing Road

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 25-01) for 56 Washington Street, LLC and 62 Washington Street LLC to replace windows and doors and install awnings on a 0.10‑acre front on East Washington Street. Staff recommends disapproval or modification because the proposal conflicts with several historic‑district guidelines. The meeting also includes a discussion of Porch Fest 2025 and an update on downtown business activity. Previous minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• COA 25-01 request for 56 & 62 Washington Street to replace windows/doors and add awnings; staff recommends disapproval/modification
• Discussion of Porch Fest 2025
• Update on Downtown Business Activity
• Approval of previous minutes from January 9, 2025

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council work session will vote on a conditional use permit (CU-25-J01) for IPME Properties Corp to operate a metal manufacturing machine shop on 3.19 acres fronting MLK Jr. Drive and MLK Avenue. The council will also review a preliminary plat for the Towns at Carriage development, proposing 86 townhouse lots on 14.235 acres along Carriage Avenue, with staff recommending approval with conditions. Additional items include Ordinance BA 25-01 W & S, a public hearing on HB 581, the appointment of Bill Stokes to the Historic Preservation Commission, and a property acquisition from Jackson County.

• Conditional use permit CU-25-J01 for IPME Properties Corp, metal manufacturing on 3.19 acres fronting east side of MLK Jr. Drive and south side of MLK Avenue; staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.
• Preliminary plat for Towns at Carriage by Brand Mosaic Jackson, LLC, 86 fee‑simple townhouse lots on 14.235 acres north of Carriage Avenue; staff recommend approval with conditions.
• Ordinance BA 25-01 W & S presented for council consideration.
• Appointment of Bill Stokes to the Historic Preservation Commission.
• Property acquisition from Jackson County.

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson‑Talmo Planning Commission will vote on a conditional use permit for IPME Properties Corp to operate a metal manufacturing machine shop on a 3.19‑acre parcel fronting MLK, Jr. Drive and MLK Avenue. The staff recommendation is to approve the permit. The commission will also discuss a preliminary plat for 86 townhouse lots on Carriage Avenue and several ordinance amendments related to agricultural land transfers, street paving standards, and park‑recreation impact fees.

• CU-25-J01: Conditional use permit for metal manufacturing on 3.19 acres at MLK, Jr. Drive (staff recommends approval)
• Preliminary plat approval for 86 townhouse lots on 14.235 acres fronting Carriage Avenue (staff recommends approval with conditions)
• Ordinance LUMC Talmo 24-01: Amend agricultural zoning to remove 2‑acre lot size limit (staff recommends approval)
• Ordinance LUMC Jefferson 24-03: Add alternative pavement standards for residential streets (staff recommends approval)
• Comprehensive Plan amendment to add a newly purchased 14,000‑sq‑ft church and 6 acres for park use to the capital improvements schedule

Downtown Development Authority - Regular

The Downtown Development Authority will approve prior meeting minutes, review the December financial statements, and discuss the draft 2025 work plan. Public input will be solicited, and an executive session will be held as scheduled.

• Approve November 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Approve December 2024 special called meeting minutes
• Review December 2024 financial reports
• Discuss the 2025 Work Plan Draft
• Public input period

City Council - Voting Session

The Jefferson City Council will vote on amending land-use codes to add alternative pavement standards for residential streets and update the park and recreation land inventory in the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also hold a public hearing on a resolution adding PTSD coverage for first responders.

• Ordinance LUMC 24-03: Amends street paving standards
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Updates park land inventory
• Public Hearing: PTSD coverage for first responders
• Resolution: Qualifying fees for 2025 elections
• Resolution 25-03: Sealey Crossing Road

City Council - Work Session

The Jefferson City Council will discuss the annexation and zoning application (R‑24‑J17) for 60.322 acres of land fronting State Route 82, submitted by Brand Mosaic Jackson, LLC and owned by Vandiver Family Revocable Trust. Staff recommends denial of the annexation, denial of the C‑1 commercial zoning, and conditional approval of RR‑2 zoning instead of R‑1 residential zoning. The council will also consider an ordinance to amend street pavement standards, a comprehensive‑plan amendment for park and recreation impact‑fee land, a road‑right‑of‑way dedication from Stone Mountain Industrial Park, Inc., and resolutions on first‑responder PTSD coverage and election matters.

• Annexation and zoning request (R‑24‑J17) for 60.322 acres on State Route 82 – staff recommends denial of annexation and C‑1 commercial zoning, conditional RR‑2 zoning.
• Ordinance LUMC Jefferson 24‑03 to amend the Land Use Management Code for alternative street pavement standards.
• Comprehensive Plan amendment to update park and recreation land inventory and expand impact‑fee property schedule.
• Resolution accepting dedication of 3.9777 acres of public road right‑of‑way east of Jett Roberts Road for Sealey Crossing Road from Stone Mountain Industrial Park, Inc.
• Resolution 25‑01 adding first‑responder PTSD coverage and related election resolutions (mayor pro tem, election superintendent, qualifying fees, ICC code adoption).

Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission will convene to approve previous minutes and review the status of its members. The agenda also includes an update on holiday festivities and Main Street business activity.

• Approval of September 12, 2024 minutes
• Review of HPC member status
• Update on Main Street/Downtown business activity
• Discussion of holiday festivities

Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission - Regular

The Jefferson & Talmo Planning Commission will discuss a proposal to annex 60.322 acres for a 45-lot residential subdivision and commercial use. The body will also consider amendments to land use codes and the city's comprehensive plan.

• R-24-J17: Annexation and zoning of 60.322 acres on SR 82 for 45 single-family lots and neighborhood commercial use
• Ordinance LUMC Talmo 24-01: Proposal to repeal the 2-acre maximum lot size for intra-family land transfers in AG Zoning
• Ordinance LUMC Jefferson 24-03: Amendment to provide additional alternative pavement standards for streets
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Update to Park and Recreation land inventory and impact fee expenditure schedule