Jesup public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will review the November 2023 financial statement and discuss a change order for the swimming pool. The council will also consider the installation of an awning at 165 S. E. Broad St. and recognize annual award winners for police and fire services.

• Swimming Pool Change Order #3
• Installation of awning at 165 S. E. Broad St.
• November 2023 Financial Statement review
• CD interest rates for ladder truck
• Board appointments discussion

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will discuss alcohol license renewals for numerous local businesses and a new license for Union Station Brewing Co. The council will also consider a bond resolution for EAM Expansion and review interest rate quotes for a ladder truck using SPLOST funds.

• Approval of 2024 Alcohol Beverage License for Union Station Brewing Co at 106 S. W. Broad Street
• Discussion of 2024 Alcohol License Renewals for 43 businesses
• Request for approval of Bond Resolution for EAM Expansion
• Report on interest rate quotes for SPLOST funds for a Ladder Truck
• Discussion regarding the Tiny Doors of Jesup Event

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss city events and administrative updates. The agenda includes reviews of financial statements and board appointments.

• 2nd Change Order for Cracker Williams Pool
• Payment to Fire Line
• October 2023 Financial Statement review
• Tiny Doors of Jesup and Downtown Christmas events
• Water Class III Certification recognition for Anthony Crawford

City Council

The Jesup City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss the SPLOST V Intergovernmental Agreement. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, invocation, pledge).

• Discussion of SPLOST V Intergovernmental Agreement

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will discuss water and sewer rates and an intergovernmental agreement regarding SPLOST 5. The meeting also includes a review of the September 2023 financial statement and discussions regarding Fair Haven and Jesup Arch Fest.

• Discussion regarding water/sewer rates
• Discussion regarding SPLOST 5 Intergovernmental Agreement
• Review of September 2023 Financial Statement
• Discussion regarding Fair Haven
• Discussion regarding Jesup Arch Fest

City Council

The Jesup City Council is holding its regular meeting with agenda items including discussions on a grant for officer training, a land lease for a billboard, and Saturday business hours for a sports bar. The meeting also includes an executive session on personnel matters and routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion of grant for officer training (Todd Wise)
• Update on band competition (Ferrell Cooksey)
• Discussion of leasing city land for a billboard (Dan and Nancy Ogden)
• Discussion of Saturday business hours for a sports bar (Eric Carter)
• Executive session on personnel

City Council

The Jesup City Council is holding a special called meeting, primarily to enter an executive session for legal matters. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, and pledge, with no other substantive public business listed.

• Executive session for legal matters

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss an alcohol license application for El Dorado’s Mexican and Japanese Cuisine. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a cost of living raise for retirees and the 2024 LMIG Project Report.

• Alcohol License Application: Griffis Hospitality d/b/a El Dorado’s Mexican and Japanese Cuisine at 146 South Macon Street
• Discussion on Cost of Living Raise for Retirees
• Review of August 2023 Financial Statement
• 2024 LMIG Project Report discussion

City Council

The Board of Commissioners met for a special called work session to discuss water adjustment for leaks and public participation agenda items. The session also included a discussion regarding the Downtown Development Authority.

• Discussion regarding water adjustment for leaks
• Discussion regarding public participation agenda items
• Discussion regarding the Downtown Development Authority

City Council

The City Council will review and approve meeting minutes, hear an update on dilapidated houses, recognize a WWTP supervisor, and hold executive session for personnel matters.

• Discussion of Okefenoeke Swamp Resolution
• Update on Dilapidated Houses

The City Council approved a resolution supporting the protection of the Okefenokee Swamp Wildlife Management Refuge. The board also approved meeting minutes from August 1 and August 15, 2023. No action was taken following an executive session.

• Approved Resolution supporting the Protection of the Okefenokee Swamp Wildlife Management Refuge (All voted yes)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 1, 2023 and August 15, 2023 (All voted yes)
• Entered executive session (All voted yes)
• Returned to regular session (All voted yes); no action taken

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several items including the property tax millage rate and a resolution regarding Okefenokee Swamp. The agenda also includes discussions on alcohol licensing, equipment repairs, and rental requests for city facilities.

• Approval to set Property Tax Millage Rate at 4.749
• Approval to purchase new Boom Truck from Sourcewell
• Alcohol License Application for Mahogany Moon Catering and Event Center at 180 South Macon Street
• Discussion regarding repair of Pump #3 at the WWTP
• Request from Wayne Co. to rent Cracker Williams Park Annex Building for Early Voting

The City Council approved a millage rate rollback to 4.749 and authorized the purchase of a new boom truck for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The board also approved a preliminary plat for a new subdivision and granted an alcohol license to a local business.

• Approved preliminary plat for new subdivision on S. Palm Street (Unanimous)
• Approved $184,000 purchase of boom truck from Sourcewell (Unanimous)
• Approved millage rate rollback from 5.101 to 4.749 (Unanimous)
• Approved support for a resolution to protect Okefenokee Swamp (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Mahogany Moon Catering and Event Center, LLC (6-1)
• Approved use of Cracker Williams Annex Building by Wayne County for early voting (6-1)
• Awarded $22,500 bid to Woodrow Sapp for effluent pump #3 repair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Grover Randolph to the Grievance Committee

City Council

The Board of Commissioners tentatively lowered the millage rate to avoid a tax increase. The Council also approved adding a public participation segment to future agendas starting in October 2023.

• Approved minutes from July 6, July 18, and July 7, 2023 (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Tentatively reduced millage rate from 5.101 to 4.749 mils (Unanimous)
• Appointed Iman Johnson to the Planning and Zoning Board to replace Denzil Thomas
• Approved adding a public participation line item to the agenda starting October 2023 (4-2)

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a grant program for recreational trails and a subdivision plat for South Palm Street. The meeting also includes a request to purchase four new Dodge Chargers and a review of the June 2023 financial statement.

• Discussion of Recreational Trails Grant Program
• Discussion of South Palm Street Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Request to purchase 4 new Dodge Chargers
• Review of June 2023 Financial Statement
• Executive Session regarding personnel

Council approved the purchase of four police vehicles and a preliminary plat for a new subdivision on S Palm Street despite a property line dispute. The City Manager also reported moving $4 million into interest-bearing CDs.

• Approved preliminary plat for S Palm Street Subdivision (3-2)
• Approved purchase of 4 Dodge Chargers from Brannen Ford for $148,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Moved $2,000,000.00 from General Fund to First Horizon Bank CD
• Moved $2,000,000.00 from Water/Sewer Fund to First Horizon Bank CD

City Council

The Jesup City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider the second reading of the 2023-24 budget ordinance. This is the final step in adopting the city's annual budget. The agenda also includes time for updates from the city manager, commissioners, and mayor.

• Approval of 2023-24 Budget Ordinance (2nd reading)

The Board of Commissioners approved the second reading of the 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance. City Manager Rose Marcus appointed Captain Chris Hamilton as Interim Police Chief following the retirement of Police Chief Perry Morgan.

• Approved 2nd Reading of the 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Appointed Captain Chris Hamilton as Interim Police Chief

City Council

The City Council will review the first reading of the 2023-24 Budget Ordinance. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a sewer extension bid for Highway 301 South and the appointment of a District 5 Commissioner.

• First reading of the 2023-24 Budget Ordinance
• Budget Resolution to make necessary expenditures
• Discussion on bidding sewer extension to Nip's Car Wash on Highway 301 South
• Discussion regarding District 5 Commissioner appointment

The Board of Commissioners approved the first reading of the 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance and a resolution allowing expenditures under 2022-2023 parameters until the new budget is finalized. No appointment was made for the 5th District seat vacancy, and no motion was passed to bid out a sewer extension for Nip’s Car Wash.

• Approved minutes from June 6, June 20, and June 21, 2023 (All yes)
• Approved 1st Reading of the 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance (All yes)
• Adopted Budget Resolution to allow expenditures under 2022-2023 parameters (All yes)
• No motion made to appoint Mike Deal to 5th District seat vacancy
• No motion made to bid out sewer extension to Nip’s Car Wash on Hwy 301 S

City Council

The meeting focuses on discussing the appointment of a new District 5 commissioner and other administrative items.

• Discussion – District 5 Commissioner Appointment

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to fill a vacancy in the 5th District seat. David Earl Keith was appointed to the position following a vote.

• Appointed David Earl Keith to 5th District seat vacancy (3-2)
• Denied appointment of Mike Deal to 5th District seat vacancy (2-3)

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss two alcohol license applications for businesses on South First Street. The meeting also includes a review of the May 2023 financial statement.

• Alcohol License Application: Youron 2, LLC at 136 S. First St. (Beer/Wine/Pouring-Liquor)
• Alcohol License Application: Shree Kodiyar Maa, Inc. at 1105 S. First St. (Beer & Wine Package Only)
• Review of May 2023 Financial Statement

The Board of Commissioners approved alcohol license applications for two locations on S. First Street. Council also received drafts for amended alcohol and noise ordinances, which will be discussed at a future work session.

• Approved Alcohol License Application for Youron 2, LLC at 136 S. First Street (All yes)
• Approved Alcohol License Application for Shree Kodiyar Maa, Inc. at 1105 S. First Street (All yes)

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2023-24 Budget Ordinance and consider several infrastructure and utility items. The agenda includes discussions on water bill adjustments, road studies, and new alcohol license applications.

• Public Hearing/1st Reading: 2023-24 Budget Ordinance
• Public Hearing: Variance request for a carport at 596 S. Elm St.
• Alcohol License Application: Youron 2, LLC at 136 S. First St.
• Alcohol License Application: Shree Kodiyar Maa, Inc. at 1105 S. First St.
• Discussion: S. Macon St. Connector Road Options Study

Council approved a route for the S. Macon Connector Project and awarded several infrastructure contracts. The board approved the first reading of the 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance and granted a carport variance. Two alcohol license applications were tabled for distance verification.

• Approved S. Macon Connector Project Option 2 (4-1)
• Approved carport variance at 596 S Elm Street (unanimous)
• Approved $24,000 pool inspection contract with Smith and Vandenbulk (unanimous)
• Awarded $39,850 pump replacement bid for well 6 to Woodrow Sapp Well Drilling, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $27,072 estimate for sewer pipe relining at Bay Street Fire Station (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance (3-2)
• Tabled alcohol license applications for 136 S. First Street and 1105 S. First Street (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance change regarding water bill adjustments for low income/disabled citizens (unanimous)

City Council

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called work session to discuss the proposed 2023-24 budget. No other specific agenda items were listed for discussion beyond this budgetary review.

• Discussion of Proposed 2023-24 Budget

The Board of Commissioners voted to increase the 2023-2024 proposed budget by $104,000.00 to provide a $1.00 per hour pay scale increase for all employees. A separate proposal to give Police and Fire Departments an additional $2.00 per hour raise was defeated.

• Approved $104,000.00 budget increase for $1.00 per hour raise for all employees (4-3)
• Denied additional $2.00 per hour pay scale raise for Police and Fire Departments (3-4)

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a carport variance at 596 South Elm Street. The body will also review the April 2023 Financial Statement.

• Public Hearing: Variance for a carport at 596 South Elm Street (Daniel Gonzales)
• Review of April 2023 Financial Statement

The Board of Commissioners tabled a variance request for a carport at 596 S Elm Street to allow for a property viewing. Council also scheduled a budget work session and a site visit to the Cracker Williams pool area.

• Tabled variance for carport at 596 S Elm Street (All present voted yes)
• Scheduled Called Work Session for 2023-2024 budget for May 25, 2023
• Scheduled site visit to Cracker Williams pool restrooms and concession stand for May 18, 2023

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will review the first reading of a redistricting ordinance and discuss amending the 2022-23 SPLOST budget for a new ladder truck. The meeting also includes updates on tourism activities and discussions regarding the McMillan Creek Greenway Boardwalk.

• First Reading: Redistricting Ordinance
• Discussion: Amend 2022-23 SPLOST Budget to purchase new ladder truck
• Discussion: McMillan Creek Greenway Boardwalk
• Update: Wayne County Joint Board of Tourism Activities and Financials
• Discussion: Appointment to the Independence Day Board

The Council reversed a prior decision to dismantle the boardwalk, voting unanimously to repair and maintain it instead. They also approved a $1,589,346 SPLOST budget amendment to purchase a ladder truck for the Fire Department, and appointed Commissioner Shuman to the Independence Day Board. No action was taken on the redistricting ordinance after discussion.

• Approved repair and maintenance of McMillan Creek Greenway Boardwalk (unanimous)
• Amended 2022-2023 SPLOST Budget by $1,589,346 for Fire Department ladder truck (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Shuman to Independence Day Board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 3 and April 18, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• No action taken on Redistricting Ordinance (1st reading only)

City Council

The Jesup City Council will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Teramore Development for landscaping and parking at 1520 W. Cherry Street. The council will also consider approving a bid for a new fire station architect, discuss bidding a flat bed truck and a train depot lease agreement, and review the March 2023 financial statement. Other items include awarding a bid for an altitude valve and discussing the McMillan Creek Greenway boardwalk.

• Public hearing: Teramore Development variance request at 1520 W. Cherry Street
• Approval to bid architect for new fire station
• Discussion: bid for flat bed truck
• Discussion: train depot lease agreement
• Award bid: altitude valve

The Board of Commissioners approved landscaping and parking variances for a proposed Dollar General and authorized bidding for a new fire station architect and a flatbed truck. Council also voted to permanently close the McMillan Creek Greenway Boardwalk entrance on Sixth Street. A lease agreement with the Joint Board of Tourism was tabled for further review.

• Approved landscaping and parking variances at 1520 W Cherry Street (4-1)
• Approved request to bid out an architect for a new Pine Street fire station (Unanimous)
• Approved request to bid out for a new flatbed truck (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Joint Board of Tourism lease agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved disassembly of McMillan Creek Greenway Boardwalk and permanent closure of Sixth Street entrance (Unanimous)
• Awarded altitude valve bid to Consolidated Pipe & Supply for $22,215.00 (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled department tour to May 1, 2023

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will review requests regarding a water connection outside city limits and the renaming of the Flat Top Building on N. W. Broad St. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Independence Day 2024 and the history of the Jesup Arch Fest.

• Request to rename Flat Top Building on N. W. Broad St.
• Request for water connection outside city limits
• Request to purchase Altitude Valve
• Request for Bid Dead End Water Line Extension
• Executive Session - Legal

The City Council approved requests to bid for a new altitude valve and a water line extension. Council also authorized legal action against two properties for yard cleanup and granted a resident permission to connect to city water.

• Approved request to bid out altitude valve for Project Street tank ($22,000-$25,000)
• Approved request to bid out dead-end water line extension on Pine Street ($45,000-$55,000)
• Approved request for Donna Jo Thomas to connect to City water
• Approved legal action against 774 E Plum Street and 195 W Bay Street for yard cleanup
• Tabled decision to rename the Flat Top building after Vernon Jackson, Sr. and Sadie Jackson
• Approved minutes from March 7 and March 21, 2023

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will review the February 2023 financial statement. The meeting also includes discussions regarding revisions to the utility ordinance and a new homeless ordinance.

• Review of February 2023 Financial Statement
• Discussion of Utility Ordinance Revision
• Discussion of Homeless Ordinance

The City Council approved amendments to utility ordinances regarding mandatory water and sewer connections. The Council also passed a Personal Conduct Ordinance amendment and an Urban Camping Ordinance to address homelessness and loitering.

• Approved amendments to Utilities, Sewer, Subdivision, and Manufactured Homes ordinances requiring water connection within 1,000 feet and sewer connection within 500 feet (Unanimous)
• Waived 2nd Reading for utility connection ordinance amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Personal Conduct Ordinance Section 66 and the Urban Camping Ordinance (6-1)
• Waived 2nd Reading for Personal Conduct and Urban Camping ordinances (6-1)

City Council

The Jesup City Council will consider bids for the Cracker Williams Pool project, vote on awarding the 2023 LMIG resurfacing contract, discuss a change order for the Pinebloom Drive project, and review the 2021-22 audit report. The meeting also includes updates on downtown projects.

• Discussion of Cracker Williams Pool bids
• Award of 2023 LMIG Resurfacing Contract
• Discussion of Pinebloom Drive Project Change Order
• Update on Downtown Projects
• Review of 2021-22 Audit Report

The Board of Commissioners approved a turn-key bid for a heated swimming pool at Cracker Williams Park and awarded a road resurfacing contract. Council also authorized a change order for the Pinebloom Drive Project and a new sign for James R. Bland, Jr. Park.

• Approved turn-key swimming pool bid for $725,620.00 plus $150,000.00 for heating (All Yes)
• Awarded 2023 LMIG resurfacing contract to Georgia Asphalt Producers for $261,071.04 (All Yes)
• Approved 10% contingency for the LMIG resurfacing contract (All Yes)
• Approved $213,902.00 change order for Pinebloom Drive Project to widen driveways (All Yes)
• Approved $34,129.50 purchase of a sign for James R. Bland Jr. Park from Best Signs (All Yes)
• Approved minutes from February 7, February 21, and February 21 work session (All Yes)
• Rescheduled April 4, 2023 meeting to Monday, April 3, 2023 (All Yes)

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss two items. Discussion topics include the Cracker Williams Pool renovation and South Macon Street drainage.

• Cracker Williams Pool Renovation
• South Macon Street Drainage

The Board of Commissioners reviewed bids for swimming pool renovations and instructed Commissioner Harvey to negotiate a contract with United Pool Construction, LLC. Council also discussed the feasibility and estimated costs of installing a sidewalk on S Macon Street.

• Instructed Commissioner Harvey to move forward with United Pool Construction, LLC to negotiate a contract

City Council

The Jesup City Council is holding a regular meeting with new business items including a public hearing on a livestock permit request, an update on the new fire station on Pine Street, and approvals for vehicle purchases. The council will also review the January 2023 financial statement.

• Public hearing on livestock permit request by Randy Little
• Update on new fire station on Pine Street by Building Inspector Don Herrin
• Approval to purchase tool body truck on state contract by Fire Chief Josh Huffman
• Approval to purchase pick-up truck by Water Department Head Anthony Crawford
• Review of January 2023 financial statement by City Manager Rose Marcus

City Council denied a request to keep chickens on a residential property. The board approved the purchase of two vehicles for the Fire and Water departments and scheduled a planning retreat for April.

• Denied livestock permit for chickens at 497 Myrtle Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,820 purchase of 2022 Ford F350 tool body truck for Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $43,434 purchase of 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 for Water Department (Unanimous)
• Scheduled planning retreat for April 4-6, 2023

City Council

The Jesup City Council will hold a regular meeting with discussion of workforce housing by the Jesup Housing Authority and a vote on purchasing an SUV for the fire chief via state contract.

• Discussion – Jesup Housing Authority & Workforce Housing – Mark Watson
• Approval – Purchase SUV on State Contract – Fire Chief Josh Huffman

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Fire Department. Council also approved the meeting minutes from January 3 and January 17, 2023.

• Approved purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe for $43,900.00 (All voted yes)
• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023 and January 17, 2023 (All voted yes)

City Council

The Jesup City Council is meeting to handle old and new business. They will award a bid for a mini excavator for the Water Department, discuss a permission use agreement with Wayne Memorial Hospital, review the December 2022 financial statement, and receive an update on junk vehicles.

• Award bid for mini excavator (Water Department)
• Discussion of MOU with Wayne Memorial Hospital
• Review of December 2022 financial statement
• Update on junk vehicles

The Board of Commissioners approved a permissive use agreement allowing Wayne Memorial Hospital to use the Cracker Williams Recreation Center for non-clinical operations during a catastrophe. Council also awarded a bid for a mini excavator. A public hearing will be scheduled to address resident complaints regarding the Pinebloom Drive Project.

• Approved $44,860.00 bid to Atlantic Coastal Equipment for mini excavator (4-2)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding Permissive Use Agreement with Wayne Memorial Hospital (Unanimous)

City Council

The Jesup City Council will consider awarding a bid for a mini excavator for the Water Department and receive an update on the Pinebloom Drive CDBG project. They will also vote on a resolution for the city election and discuss a grievance committee appointment.

• Update on Pinebloom Drive CDBG project by Carl Hofstadter
• Award bid for mini excavator for Water Department
• Approval of city election resolution
• Executive session for personnel/legal matters

The Council approved the 2023 City Election Resolution and agreed to use a Walmart grant for defibrillators. A bid for a mini excavator was denied. The board also appointed a member to the Grievance Board.

• Approved minutes from Dec 6 and Dec 20, 2022
• Appointed Susan Nettles to the Grievance Board
• Denied $44,860.00 bid to Atlantic Coastal Equipment for mini excavator
• Approved 2023 General Election date for Nov 7 and runoff for Dec 5
• Set 2023 candidacy qualifying dates for Aug 21-23 and fees at $3.00
• Appointed Judge Tammy K. Thornton as Election Superintendent
• Agreed to use $3,500.00 Walmart grant for defibrillators at Cracker Williams Park, City Hall, and the Farmer’s Market