Jesup public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council will hear updates on James A. Bland, Jr. Park and the Pinebloom Drive project, discuss a proposed engineering services agreement for the South Macon Street connector road, and review proposed renovations to the MLK Building. They will also consider a grievance committee appointment and review the November 2022 financial statement.
- Discussion – Proposed MLK Building Renovations
- Discussion – South Macon Street Connector Road Engineering Services Agreement
- Update – Pinebloom Drive Project
- Appointment – Grievance Committee
- Review – November 2022 Financial Statement
The Board of Commissioners approved a road engineering services agreement with Thomas & Hutton. A proposal to approve renovation plans for the MLK Building with specific amendments to a rental room was denied.
- Approved $152,350 Road Engineering Services Agreement with Thomas & Hutton for South Macon Street Extension Project (5-1)
- Denied renovation plans for MLK Building amended to change classroom to a rental room (2-3)
City Council
The Board of Commissioners approved a Redistricting Resolution and several property rezoning requests. The council also authorized a GDOT contract for manholes and a salary adjustment for City Manager Rose Marcus.
- Approved Redistricting Resolution (All yes)
- Approved rezoning of 261 N. Wayne Street from C-3 to P-R (All yes)
- Denied rezoning of 635 E. Cherry Street from R-2 to P-R (All yes)
- Approved rezoning of 225 and 242 N. First Street from C-1 to C-3 (All yes)
- Approved rezoning of 175 Peachtree Street from R-1 to PR (All yes)
- Approved $61,043.12 GDOT contract for manholes (All yes)
- Approved permission to bid a mini excavator (4-3)
- Approved salary adjustment for City Manager Rose Marcus (All yes)
City Council
The Jesup City Council will consider a resolution for the South Macon Street TIA project, discuss board appointments, review the October 2022 financial statement, and vote on a bid for a tractor and Alamo boom mower. The meeting also includes reports on South Palm Street sewer and the 2023 LMIG list.
- Discussion – South Macon Street TIA Project Resolution
- Award Bid – Tractor and Alamo Boom Mower
- Report – South Palm Street Sewer
- Review – 2023 LMIG List
- Discussion – Board Appointments
The Board of Commissioners approved the South Macon Street TIA Project Resolution and Project Agreement to provide secondary access to the Wayne Commerce Center. Council also approved a road list for the LMIG Project and awarded a tractor and boom mower contract. Discussion regarding sewer options for South Palm Street was tabled.
- Approved South Macon Street TIA Project Resolution and Project Agreement (5-2)
- Approved LMIG Project road list, removing Collier Street and adding Colonial Way (unanimous)
- Awarded tractor and boom mower bid to Dobbs Equipment and amended budget by $10,722.16 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 13, and Oct 18, 2022 (unanimous)
- Reappointed Raymond Brown to Cemetery Commission
- Reappointed Ellen Townsend to Ethics Committee
- Reappointed W. D. Altman to Grievance Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission
- Reappointed Barbara Todd to Tree Board and Lavern Curry to Wayne County Board of Health
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 556 East Cherry St. from R-2 to PR. They will also consider awarding a bid for a pick-up truck for the Water Department and discuss board appointments.
- Public hearing on rezoning 556 East Cherry St. from R-2 to PR
- Award bid for pick-up truck for Water Department
- Discussion on board appointments
Council approved the rezoning of 556 East Cherry Street from R-2 to PR to allow an apartment to be used as an office. The board also made several committee appointments and tabled a decision on a pickup truck purchase to explore more options.
- Approved 1st Reading to rezone 556 East Cherry Street from R-2 to PR (Unanimous)
- Approved waiving 2nd Reading to rezone 556 East Cherry Street from R-2 to PR (Unanimous)
- Tabled pickup truck bid award to explore other options (5-2)
- Reappointed Ruth Harrison to the Tree Board
- Reappointed Helen Aberle to the Grievance Committee
- Reappointed Commissioner House to the Wayne County Solid Waste Management Authority (Unanimous, House abstained)
- Appointed Commissioners Armstrong, Harvey, and Cockfield to the James R. Bland Jr. Park Committee (Unanimous)
City Council
The Jesup City Council will review the September 2022 financial statement, discuss a resolution for the South Macon Street extension, and consider a list of roadways for a speed ordinance in Wayne County. They will also vote on purchasing a new pickup truck for the Water Department and awarding a bid for the Third Street Water Storage Tank Renovation.
- Approval to purchase new Pick-Up Truck through State Contract for Water Department
- Award bid for Third Street Water Storage Tank Renovation
- Discussion of South Macon Street Extension Resolution
- Discussion of list of roadways for speed ordinance in Wayne County
City Council
The Jesup City Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct the second reading of an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on development while the city studies its water and sewer infrastructure. The council will also discuss the upcoming November 1 regular meeting.
- 2nd Reading – Ordinance – Temporary Moratorium on Development; Study of Water and Sewer Infrastructures
- Discussion – November 1, 2022 Council Meeting – Commissioner Cockfield
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special called meeting. The agenda consists of a discussion regarding a temporary moratorium on development and a study of water and sewer infrastructures.
- Discussion of temporary moratorium on development
- Study of water and sewer infrastructures
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review second readings for purchasing, retirement, and parking ordinances. The council will also discuss naming the Pocket Park and sewer improvements for East Jesup.
- 2nd Reading: Amend Purchasing Ordinance
- 2nd Reading: Amend Retirement Agreement/Ordinance
- 2nd Reading: Parking Ordinance
- Award bid for 1/2 Ton Pick-Up Truck
- Thomas & Hutton Agreement for East Jesup Sewer Improvements
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review the August 2022 financial statement and a retirement plan adoption agreement. The council will also conduct first readings for amendments to the purchasing and parking ordinances.
- 1st Reading: Amend Purchasing Ordinance
- 1st Reading: Parking Ordinance
- Review of August 2022 Financial Statement
- Amendment to Retirement Plan Adoption Agreement
- Discussion regarding Cracker Williams Pool Request for Proposal
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include zoning amendments, a South Macon Street extension project, and redistricting.
- Zoning Ordinance Amendment
- TIA Project – South Macon Street Ext.
- Redistricting Map
- Parking Ordinance
- Naming the Downtown Pocket Park
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will review the July 2022 financial statement and discuss setting fees for mobile food trucks. The council will also consider granting permission to bid on several equipment and maintenance projects.
- Setting mobile food truck fees
- Bidding for a new Water Department pick-up
- Bidding for painting the 3rd St. Water Tank
- Bidding for HVAC units for the MLK Building
- Bidding for police vehicles
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a redistricting map. The discussion will be led by City Attorney Mike Conner.
- Discussion of redistricting map
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2020-21 audit report and June 2022 financial statement. The meeting includes a public hearing for rezoning properties on South Second Street and West Plum Street, alongside discussions regarding vehicle bids and water utility maintenance.
- Public Hearing/1st Reading: Rezoning of 151 S. Second St., 198 S. Second St., and 446 W. Plum St. from C-1 to R-4
- Discussion: Permission to bid SUV & Pick-Up
- Discussion: Permission to purchase/install diffusers
- Discussion: Permission to bid manhole repair
- Review: 2020-21 Audit Report
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a second reading of the 2022-23 Budget Ordinance. The meeting includes reviews of the 2020-21 Audit Report and May 2022 financial statements. Members will also discuss the MLK Building and the job responsibilities of city leadership.
- 2nd Reading of 2022-23 Budget Ordinance
- Review of 2020-21 Audit Report
- Review of May 2022 Financial Statement
- Discussion regarding MLK Building
- Discussion on job duties of Board of Commissioners, Mayor, and City Manager
City Council
The Board of Commissioners is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed 2022-23 budget. The council will also hold the first reading of the 2022-23 Budget Ordinance.
- Public Hearing – 2022-23 Proposed Budget
- 1st Reading – 2022-23 Budget Ordinance
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2022-23 proposed budget and conduct second readings for a variance at 600 S. W. Broad St and a food truck ordinance. The council will also consider selecting an engineering company for ARPA funds.
- 2nd Reading: Variance at 600 S. W. Broad St
- 2nd Reading: Food Truck Ordinance
- Review: 2022-23 Proposed Budget
- Approval: Engineering Company Selection for ARPA
- Discussion: Engineering for WWTP permit increase
City Council
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called work session to discuss the proposed 2022-23 budget. The meeting will include department tours and budget presentations.
- Proposed 2022-23 Budget department tours and presentations
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss downtown improvements and pocket park expenses. The council is also scheduled to award a bid for gateway signs and make appointments to the Tree Board and Mayor Pro-Tem position.
- Award bid for Gateway Signs
- Discussion on Downtown Streetscape
- Discussion on Pocket Park expenses
- Appointment to the Tree Board
- Review of March 2022 Financial Statement
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several infrastructure projects including diffuser replacements and the Third St. Water Tank. The council is also scheduled to consider permission to bid for swimming pool renovations.
- Permission to Bid Replacement of Diffusers
- Third St. Water Tank discussion
- Permission to Bid Swimming Pool Renovation
- Downtown Streetscape Project discussion
- Ordinance to amend Charter (2nd Reading)
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and first reading for a Charter Amendment. The meeting also includes discussions on school zone cameras and water department service fees.
- Public hearing and first reading of Charter Amendment
- Discussion of school zone cameras with Ryan Moore
- Review of January 2022 Financial Statement
- Review of Water Department service fees
- Discussion of board appointments
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will meet to award a bid for an LMIG contract and discuss the purchase of a fire truck. The council will also review a fire service agreement and board appointments.
- Award bid for LMIG Contract
- Discussion on approval to purchase fire truck
- Update on Fire Service Agreement
- Discussion regarding Cracker Williams Park Swimming Pool
- Proposed amendment to Charter regarding City Clerk/Treasurer
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review financial statements and budget amendments for ARPA funds. The body will also discuss updates on the Pocket Park and the Pinebloom Drive/Circle Drainage Project.
- Budget Amendments for ARPA Funds
- Pinebloom Drive/Circle Drainage Project (CDBG)
- Update on Pocket Park
- Discussion on dilapidated houses
- Board appointments
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss board appointments and the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem for 2022. The council will also conduct a second reading of a rezoning ordinance.
- Second reading of ordinance to rezone 1300 S. Palm St. from R-4 to R-3
- Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem for 2022
- Appointment to ISO Rating Committee
- Update on LWCF Grant from DDA Director Molly Hall
- Executive session regarding personnel