Jesup public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Jesup City Council will consider a second reading and possible vote on a rezoning request for 1797 S. First Street from R2 (residential) to C3 (commercial). Other items include discussions on the strategic plan, a CSX laydown yard and property exchange, a food truck court at the farmer's market, approval of fire maps, the downtown Christmas parade, public works operations, and the millage rate.
- 2nd Reading – Rezone Request – 1797 S. First Street from R2 to C3
- CSX Laydown Yard & Property Exchange Discussion
- Food Truck Food Court at Farmer’s Market – Discussion
- Approval – Fire Maps
- Discussion Millage Rate
City Council
The Jesup City Council will hold first and second readings of amendments to the GMEBS adoption agreement and the Georgia Municipal Pension Plan. They will discuss and possibly approve the GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program. Other discussions include CSX Greenspace Park, an emergency responder radio system change, fire training, and downtown EV chargers. Public participation will address police statistics and a police department update.
- 1st reading – Approval – GMEBS Adoption Agreement Amendment
- 2nd reading – Approval – New Georgia Municipal Pension Plan Amendment
- Discussion/Approve – GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program
- Discussion – CSX Greenspace Park
- Discussion – Downtown EV Chargers
City Council
The Jesup City Council will meet to consider several approvals including an engineering supplement for the East Jesup project, a resurfacing contract for Great Southern Way, and the purchase of a front loader garbage truck and a boring locator. The council will also discuss a GIRMA PTSD program for first responders and receive a first quarter financial overview. An executive session on personnel is scheduled.
- Approval of East Jesup Project Engineering Supplement
- Great Southern Way Resurfacing Contract
- Bid for front loader garbage truck (Splost 5 purchase)
- Purchase of boring locator for Water Department
- Discussion on GIRMA Georgia First Responder PTSD Program
City Council
The Jesup City Council will consider approving a new Georgia Municipal Pension Plan Amendment. They will also receive updates from staff on the FLOCK camera system, the East Jesup Sewer Project, and the Amtrak Station. The meeting includes public participation and reports from the city manager, commissioners, and mayor.
- Approve New Georgia Municipal Pension Plan Amendment
- Update on FLOCK Camera System from Police Chief Hamilton
- Update on East Jesup Sewer Project from City Engineer Bill Shuman
- Update on Amtrak Station from City Manager Ellis and City Engineer Shuman
City Council
The Jesup City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve sewer repairs on Orange, Cedar, and an alley on S. Macon Street. The agenda also includes a variance request from First Freewill Baptist Church for a reduced lot size in an R1 zone, an architect approval for a CDBG grant, and an update on the East Jesup Sewer Project. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved.
- Discussion & Approval – Sewer Repairs on Orange, Cedar and alley on S. Macon Street
- Variance Request – First Freewill Baptist Church – Reduction in required lot size for R1 Zone
- Ritch Bennett – Architect Approval & Selection process for CDBG Grant
- Update – East Jesup Sewer Project
- Reading and approval of minutes from September 3 and September 17, 2024
City Council
The Jesup City Council will consider approving the millage rate ordinance and renewing the 120Water contract for copper and lead service lines. Old business includes discussion of the CSX Property Lease Agreement, fire truck acquisition, and the Boys & Girls Club property with a CDBG grant. The council will also review July 2024 financial statements and hold an executive session on personnel.
- Approval of Millage Rate Ordinance
- Approval of 120Water Contract Renewal for copper and lead service lines
- Discussion on Fire Truck acquisition
- CSX Property Lease Agreement discussion
- Boys & Girls Club Property Discussion / CDBG Grant
The Council voted down a motion to keep the original $1,589,346 purchase of a 100-foot platform truck from Fireline, Inc., then approved a substitute motion to buy a 75-foot ladder truck for $1,399,700 instead. The Council also gave final approval to a millage rate rollback from 4.749 to 4.092, and approved a new Environmental Services Director position.
- Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Rejected motion to purchase 100-ft platform truck from Fireline, Inc. for $1,589,346 (3-4)
- Approved purchase of 75-ft ladder truck from Fireline, Inc. for $1,399,700 (4-3)
- Approved millage rate rollback from 4.749 to 4.092 (unanimous)
- Approved new Environmental Services Director position in Public Works and Wastewater (unanimous)
City Council
This regular meeting includes a second reading of a rezoning request for 1797 S. First Street from R2 to C3. The council will also discuss the strategic plan, a CSX laydown yard and property exchange, a food truck food court at the Farmer's Market, and the millage rate. Several meeting minutes from June and July will be approved.
- Second reading of rezone request for 1797 S. First Street from R2 to C3
- Discussion of the millage rate
- Discussion of CSX laydown yard & property exchange
- Discussion of food truck food court at Farmer's Market
- Approval of fire maps
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and consider approvals for police equipment and sewer surveys. The body will also discuss pool operations and the remaining SPLOST 4 balance.
- Public hearing to rezone 1203 Bethlehem Rd from R-1 to C-3
- Public hearing to rezone 1797 S. First Street from R-2 to C-3
- Approval to purchase Flock Cameras
- Approval to bid East Jesup Gravity Sewer Survey & Manhole Rehab
- Final Plat Approval for S. Palm Street Subdivision
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will discuss pool operations and the remaining SPLOST 4 balance. The meeting includes public hearings for two property rezonings and a request to purchase Flock Cameras. Additionally, the board will consider a bid for sewer survey and manhole rehabilitation.
- Purchase of Flock Cameras
- Bid for East Jesup Gravity Sewer Survey & Manhole Rehab
- Rezoning 1203 Bethlehem Rd from R-1 to C-3
- Rezoning 1797 S. First Street from R-2 to C-3
- Final Plat Approval for S. Palm Street Subdivision
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2024-2025 budget and fire building renovations. The agenda includes a request to rezone 755 E. Walnut Street from R2 to C3 for commercial rental use. Officials will also review pool renovations and daily rates.
- Rezoning of 755 E. Walnut Street from R2 to C3
- 2024-2025 budget discussion
- Fire building renovation and construction update
- Pool renovations and item purchases
- Georgia Fund 1 investment resolution
City Council
The Jesup City Council will discuss the 2024-2025 budget and a golf cart purchase for the Water and Wastewater Departments. The agenda also includes an update on the AllHealth Choice Contract.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 Budget
- Golf Cart Purchase - Water & Wastewater Departments
- AllHealth Choice Contract update
- Executive Session regarding personnel
City Council
The Jesup Board of Commissioners will discuss a solar panel capital project and a 2025 CDBG grant for the Boys & Girls Club. The agenda includes reports on wastewater monitoring and LMIG supplement projects. The board will also review an engineering mapping proposal and financial CD renewal quotes.
- Solar Panel Capital Project discussion
- CDBG 2025 Grant discussion for Boys & Girls Club
- ESG Engineering Mapping Proposal review
- T-SPLOST South Macon presentation
- Animal Control Board appointment
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special work session to discuss several ordinance revisions and proposals. Topics include changes to food truck procedures, animal regulations, and property upkeep. The board will also review a proposed water rate increase and the budget overview.
- Proposed water rate increase effective July 1, 2024
- Group Housing Zoning Ordinance proposal and discussion
- Food truck ordinance discussion and procedure revision
- Ordinance discussion regarding animals
- Budget overview including department reports and SPLOST projections
City Council
The Jesup City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the East Jesup Sewer Project bid, along with several other administrative and operational items. The agenda includes discussions on a CD renewal, fire hydrant replacement, retreat action items, and an employee handbook, as well as new business like a city organizational chart and a youth council pilot program. An executive session for personnel and legal matters is also scheduled.
- Discussion and approval of East Jesup Sewer Project bid
- Discussion of CD renewal with First Horizon Bank
- Discussion of fire hydrant replacement
- Approval of city organizational chart
- Discussion of youth council summer pilot program
City Council
The Jesup City Council will review minutes from four recent meetings and discuss dog pound repairs. Members will also evaluate group health insurance options, consider awarding a bid for water pipe extensions on Pine St. & Sixth St., hold an executive session on personnel matters, and discuss the city manager position.
- Discussion of dog pound inspection and repairs
- Review of group health insurance options
- Bid award consideration for water pipe extension on Pine St. & Sixth St.
- Executive session on personnel matters
- Discussion regarding the city manager position
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the East Jesup Sewer Project and Amtrak Station ADA improvements. The meeting also includes alcohol license approvals and a rezoning request for 350 West Bay St.
- Award Bid - 2024 LMIG Road Resurfacing Contract
- Alcohol License approval for Shivam 2020 LLC at 1421 S. First St.
- Alcohol License approval for L 7 N Inns, Inc. (Habaneros) at 1417 S. First St.
- Rezoning of 350 West Bay St. from C-2 to P-R
- Discussion on East Jesup Sewer Project
City Council
This special called work session includes discussions on several city departments. Topics include Public Works, Wastewater Treatment, and Downtown Development. The Board will also enter an executive session regarding personnel.
- Executive Session - Personnel
- Public Works discussion
- Wastewater Treatment Plant discussion
- Downtown Development discussion
- Police Department discussion
City Council
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a planning retreat to continue a strategic planning process led by a GMA Facilitator. The session includes a recap of the first day and reports from the Mayor and Commissioners.
- Recap of Day 1 by GMA Facilitator
- Strategic planning process continuation
- Commissioner and Mayor reports
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a planning retreat. The session includes a training session and a strategic planning process led by a GMA Facilitator.
- GMA Training Session
- Strategic Planning Process
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public discussion regarding a food truck ordinance. The council is also reviewing the City Manager job posting and the January 2024 financial statement.
- Public discussion on Food Truck Ordinance
- Awarding of bid for Street Dept. Cab/Chassis
- Discussion on City Manager job posting
- Review of January 2024 Financial Statement
- Discussion of City/County contracts regarding Service Delivery Agreement, Animal Contract, and Fire Services
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a rezoning request and a budget amendment for SRO officers. The body will also review a request for awning support posts on city right of way and an alcohol event permit for a fundraiser.
- Request to rezone 1020 Bethlehem Rd from R-3 to C-3
- Budget amendment request to add SRO officer positions for February–June 2024
- Request from Albert Bennett for awning support posts on City right of way
- Alcohol Event Permit request for Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser
- Discussion regarding Pool Construction Change Order
City Council
The Board of Commissioners will review requests for new police body and car cameras and bids for a dump truck. The meeting includes discussions on a flatbed truck rebid and the use of Cracker Williams Recreation Center for early voting.
- Request to purchase body cameras and car cameras
- Bid for a dump truck
- Request to rebid a flatbed truck
- Use of Cracker Williams Recreation Center for early voting
- Review of December 2023 Financial Statement
City Council
The Jesup Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss board appointments and a SPLOST fund CD for a ladder truck. The council will also consider a request for a transitional home at 197 Conway Drive.
- Request for transitional home at 197 Conway Drive
- Report on SPLOST Fund CD for ladder truck
- Discussion on board appointments