Jesup public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to conduct second readings on a vapor ordinance and three property rezoning or variance requests. The body will also discuss bidding for police and fire vehicles and an ISO inspection.

• Second reading of Vapor Ordinance
• Second reading of rezoning for property on Bay Acres Road
• Second reading of rezoning for 710 W Pine Street to C3
• First reading of variance request for 205 W. Orange Street
• Discussion on bids for 4 police patrol vehicles and 1 fire training vehicle

The Jesup City Council approved a resolution to maintain Briarwood Apartments and adopted the second reading of the Vape Ordinance. It also approved the rezoning of a Bay Acres Road parcel from R‑2 to R‑4 for multi‑family apartments, with conditions for local management and a development agreement. Additional approvals included variances, another rezoning, and bids for police and fire vehicles.

• Approved Resolution for Briarwood Apartments (all present voted yes)
• Approved second reading of the Vape Ordinance establishing a 500‑yard limit near schools and churches (all present voted yes)
• Approved rezoning of Bay Acres Rd property from R‑2 to R‑4 for multi‑family apartments, conditioned on local management and a development agreement (Commissioner Cockfield voted no; all remaining voted yes)
• Approved second reading of variance to reduce R‑4 minimum square footage from 700 to 450 sq ft on Bay Acres Rd (Commissioner Cockfield voted no; all remaining voted yes)
• Approved rezoning of 710 W Pine Street from R‑3 to C‑3 to allow sale to a private individual (all present voted yes)
• Approved first reading and waiver of second reading of variance for 205 W Orange Street to allow setback encroachment (all present voted yes)
• Approved bidding out for four new police cars (all present voted yes)
• Approved bidding out for a fire department training vehicle (all present voted yes)

City Council

The Jesup City Council will consider approval of the Fire Station #2 building bid and a 2026 CDBG grant resolution. Old business includes discussion of a vapor ordinance, city event updates, and the Palm and Cedar Street lift station. Several public hearings will address rezoning of properties on Bay Acres Road, behind 997 N. First Street, and at 710 W Pine Street, as well as a variance request for R4 minimum square footage.

• Approve Fire Station #2 building bid
• Approve 2026 CDBG grant resolution
• Public hearing to rezone property on Bay Acres Road
• Public hearing to rezone property behind 997 N. First Street
• Public hearing for variance on minimum square footage for R4

The council adopted a vape ordinance prohibiting the sale or use of vaping products within 500 yards of schools or churches. It also approved a $174,608 contract with Dixie Builders to construct a metal building for Fire Station 2 and a 2026 CDBG grant to fund repairs to the Boys and Girls Club. The body rescheduled the December 2 regular meeting to December 8, cancelled the December 16 meeting, and approved a $400 Christmas bonus for all full‑time city employees. Additionally, the council gave first‑reading approvals for rezoning and a variance on Bay Acres Road and rezoned 710 W. Pine Street from residential to commercial.

• Approved Vape Ordinance establishing 500‑yard distance limit near schools/churches (all present voted yes)
• Approved rescheduling of Dec 2 regular meeting to Dec 8 and cancellation of Dec 16 meeting (all present voted yes)
• Approved $174,608 contract with Dixie Builders for metal building at Fire Station 2 (all present voted yes)
• Approved 2026 CDBG Grant Resolution for Boys and Girls Club repairs (all present voted yes)
• Approved first reading of rezoning Bay Acres Road parcel from R‑2 to R‑4, conditioned on local management (Cockfield voted no; all other present voted yes)
• Approved first reading of variance to reduce minimum square footage for R‑4 zone on Bay Acres Road from 700 sq ft to 450 sq ft (Cockfield voted no; all other present voted yes)
• Approved first reading to rezone 710 W. Pine Street from R‑3 to C‑3 (all present voted yes)
• Approved $400 Christmas bonus for all full‑time city employees (all present voted yes)

City Council

The council will discuss and vote on the Comprehensive Plan Resolution for 2025. The meeting also includes discussions on West Jesup sewer inspection, dog pound building maintenance, and an update to the Radio One public safety communication system. A public participation segment features a presentation on Family Connections book boxes. The clerk/treasurer will present the first quarter financial review.

• Discussion – West Jesup Sewer Inspection
• Discussion – Dog Pound Building Maintenance
• Discussion – Update Radio One Public Safety Communication
• Discussion and Approval – Comprehensive Plan Resolution 2025
• 1st Quarter Financial Review by City Clerk/Treasurer

The council voted unanimously to adopt the Wayne County Joint Comprehensive Plan. They also approved the city’s Trick‑or‑Treat event on Oct 31, 2025. The police dog‑pound roof repair was noted as unbudgeted, with $40,000 in contingency pending cost quotes.

• Approved Wayne County Joint Comprehensive Plan (unanimous yes)
• Approved Trick‑or‑Treat event Oct 31, 2025 (unanimous yes)
• Identified $40,000 contingency for police dog‑pound roof repair (quotes to be obtained)
• Requested monthly building‑permit updates (to be provided at next meeting)

City Council

The Jesup City Council will review and vote on a change order for the East Jesup Sewer Project. They will also discuss the 2026 LMIG Project Report, a proposed ordinance on tobacco and vapor products, a building inspection update, and a police department update.

• Change Order – East Jesup Sewer Project (discussion/approval)
• 2026 LMIG Project Report (discussion/approval)
• Ordinance on Tobacco/Vapor Products (discussion)
• Building Inspection Update (discussion)
• Police Department Update (discussion)

The council approved the minutes from the September 2 and September 16 meetings. It also approved a $77,000 change order to allow directional drilling for the East Jesup Sewer Project. Finally, the council approved the proposed list of roads for the 2026 LMIG Project. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved September 2 and September 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $77,000 change order for East Jesup Sewer Project (unanimous)
• Approved proposed road list for 2026 LMIG Project (unanimous)

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the millage rate and review city finances. The agenda includes discussions on energy with Ameresco and updates on local events. Public participation is scheduled regarding a property on Broad Street and adult daycare in the MLK Building.

• Approval to set millage rate at 4.015
• Discussion on Ameresco Energy
• Public discussion regarding Broad Street Property
• Public discussion regarding Adult Daycare in MLK Building
• Updates on Arch Fest 2025 and Jesup Downtown Christmas Parade

The council unanimously amended the agenda, replacing Item C with the fire department compressor award bid and moving the financial review to Item D. They voted to roll back the city millage rate from 4.092 to 4.015. They also approved a $32,567.93 contract to Municipal Equipment Company, LLC for a fire department compressor, while a motion to add a discussion on a NW Broad Street property encroachment failed (3‑4 vote).

• Amended agenda to replace Item C with fire department compressor award bid (unanimous)
• Rolled back the city millage rate from 4.092 to 4.015 (unanimous)
• Awarded $32,567.93 contract to Municipal Equipment Company, LLC for fire department compressor (unanimous)
• Motion to add NW Broad Street encroachment discussion to next agenda failed (3‑4 vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM in City Hall. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and approval of past meeting minutes, followed by old and new business discussions on police department repairs, grants, infrastructure upgrades, and financial matters.

• Approval of Police Department awning repair
• Discussion on CDBG Grant for Boys and Girls Club
• Discussion to replace VFD on Effluent Pump for Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Discussion/Approval of bid for West Jesup Sewer project
• Discussion on tentative millage rollback from 4.092 to 4.015

The council voted to award the West Jesup Sewer Project to Southeast Pipe for $976,557 and allocated $300,000 from SPLOST IV and $100,000 from the Water/Sewer Fund. It also approved the $26,299 police department awning repair, the $17,995 purchase of a variable frequency drive for the wastewater plant, and a tentative millage rate rollback to 4.015. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved award of $976,557 West Jesup Sewer Project bid to Southeast Pipe (all present voted yes)
• Allocated $300,000 from SPLOST IV and $100,000 from Water/Sewer Fund for the sewer project (all present voted yes)
• Approved $26,299 police department awning repair contract with Eicher’s Pro Vinyl (all present voted yes)
• Approved $17,995 purchase of a variable frequency drive for the wastewater treatment plant (all present voted yes)
• Approved tentative millage rate rollback to 4.015 (all present voted yes)
• Approved minutes of work session on August 7 and regular meetings on August 7 and 19 (all present voted yes)

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will discuss business licenses, tax classes, and water and sewer updates. The council is also reviewing a street lighting ordinance and a resolution regarding the City of Civility and City of Ethics.

• Approval to bid for Fire Station 2 metal building
• Discussion and approval of Lexipol for public safety
• Discussion and approval of street lighting ordinance
• Resolution for City of Civility & City of Ethics
• Updates on TSPLOST projects

The council voted yes on several items, including the purchase of the Lexipol system to support police and fire policy compliance. They also approved a lighting cost agreement with a new subdivision developer, authorized bidding for a metal fire‑station building, and adopted amendments shifting subdivision lighting responsibilities. Additional unanimous actions included adopting civility and ethics resolutions, reinstating the Arch Fest, and updating employee leave and encroachment matters.

• Approved Lexipol system purchase for Police ($15,945) and Fire ($15,390) (All Council voted yes)
• Approved agreement with developer to assess street‑lighting costs via water/sewer bills (All Council voted yes)
• Approved bidding for a metal building for the new fire station on Pine Street (All Council voted yes)
• Approved amended Subdivision Ordinance and Mobile Home Ordinance shifting lighting responsibility (All Council voted yes)
• Approved City of Civility and City of Ethics resolutions (All Council voted yes)
• Approved reinstating Arch Fest in partnership with Wayne County Train Day (All Council voted yes)
• Approved proposed ordinance change on leave accrual for 24‑hour rated employees (All Council voted yes)
• Rejected proposed encroachment at 284 NW Broad Street (All Council voted yes)

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review an intergovernmental agreement between City Manager Ellis and Election Supervisor Robby Smart. The body will also discuss lighting for the water tower and public safety proposals from Lexipol.

• Intergovernmental Agreement between City Manager Ellis and Election Supervisor Robby Smart
• Lighting of Water Tower discussion
• Lexipol Public Safety Proposals discussion

The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the July 1 and July 15, 2025 meetings. The council discussed a proposal to add lighting to the historic water tower and a possible acquisition of Lexipol for police and fire policy support, but no action was taken. Commissioners also raised drainage and debris issues at several streets, which were noted but not decided upon.

• Approved July 1 & July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Jesup City Council will review preparations for hurricane season and a government transfer agreement for the Palm Street Jesup Development. The body will also consider awarding a bid for a wastewater treatment plant tanker.

• Cleaning sewer main from Treatment Plant to Orange Street
• Palm Street Jesup Development Govt. Transfer Agreement
• Award bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant tanker
• 2025 Elections Calendar and WC Board of Elections IGA
• 4th Quarter Financial Review

The board voted unanimously to solicit bids for cleaning and lining the West Jesup sewer main. It also approved awarding a $63,497.03 bid for a 2026 Wabash tanker trailer. The council tasked the City Attorney with amending the lighting‑service ordinance and studying impact fees, while the lighting‑service decision for the Palm Street subdivision was tabled.

• Approved solicitation of bids for cleaning and lining West Jesup sewer main (All Council voted yes)
• Approved award of $63,497.03 tanker trailer bid to The Jack Olst a Company (All Council voted yes)
• Tasked City Attorney to amend lighting‑service ordinance and examine impact‑fee options
• Tabled decision on lighting service for Palm Street subdivision pending further information
• Formed Arch Fest Committee with Mayor Hickox, Commissioners Morgan, Shuman, Cockfield
• Formed Bland Park Extension Committee with Mayor Hickox, Commissioners Shuman, Cockfield, Deal

City Council

The City Council will consider a request to split a lot at 344 N. 4th Street and a rezoning request for 598 W. Orange Street. The body will also review food truck ordinance revisions and award bids for a backhoe and a police package SUV.

• Public hearing for variance request at 344 N. 4th Street to split lot into two
• Public hearing to rezone 598 W. Orange Street from R-2 to R-4 for multifamily dwellings
• First reading of Food Truck Ordinance Revisions
• Award bid for Public Works backhoe
• Award bid for Police Package SUV for City Manager/Public Safety Director

The board voted unanimously to approve a variance allowing the lot at 344 N. Fourth Street to be split and also waived the second reading of that variance. It also approved rezoning 598 W. Orange Street from R‑2 to R‑4, with a unanimous vote and a waiver of the second reading. The council adopted revisions to the Handbook Ordinance requiring employees with less than five years of service to forfeit accrued leave and holiday pay, and approved two procurement contracts.

• Approved variance to split lot at 344 N. Fourth Street (unanimous)
• Waived second reading of 344 N. Fourth Street variance (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 598 W. Orange Street from R‑2 to R‑4 (unanimous)
• Waived second reading of 598 W. Orange Street rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved Handbook Ordinance revisions forfeiting leave/holiday pay for <5‑year employees (unanimous)
• Awarded $107,711.24 bid for Bobcat 760 backhoe to Woody Folsom Trailer Sales (6‑1)
• Awarded $54,917.00 bid for 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe to Brannen Motors (unanimous)
• Scheduled council meeting at Cracker Williams on Aug 7, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a second reading of the 2025-2026 Budget. The meeting includes discussions on commercial garbage fees and a food truck ordinance amendment.

• Second reading of the 2025-2026 Budget
• Bid award for an administrative police vehicle
• Discussion on commercial garbage fees
• Proposed food truck ordinance amendment
• Public discussion regarding tiny houses and property on N. Fifth Street

The council voted to increase the commercial garbage collection rate from $85 to $120 per month. They also adopted amendments to the Food Truck Ordinance, adding a $65 special‑event fee, waiving permits for such events, and cutting monthly market permits to $50, with one commissioner dissenting. The police department’s bid for a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe was awarded to Brannen Motors for $54,917.00. The second reading of the 2025‑2026 budget was approved and the city manager was authorized to bid out a vehicle purchase.

• Approved commercial garbage rate increase to $120/month (unanimous)
• Approved Food Truck Ordinance amendments: $65 special‑event fee, permit waiver, market permit $50 (1 no, rest yes)
• Awarded police vehicle bid to Brannen Motors for $54,917.00 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of the 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved bidding out for a vehicle for City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn to Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return from Executive Session (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a second reading of the 2025-2026 Budget and consider a bid for an administrative police vehicle. Members will also discuss commercial garbage fees and a food truck ordinance amendment.

• 2nd Reading of the 2025-2026 Budget
• Award bid for Administrative Police Vehicle
• Discussion of Commercial Garbage Fee
• Food Truck Proposal and Ordinance Amendment
• Public discussion regarding tiny houses and property on N. Fifth Street

City Council

The City Council will conduct a second reading of the 2025-2026 Budget and consider a bid for an administrative police vehicle. The body will also discuss commercial garbage fees and a food truck ordinance amendment.

• 2nd Reading of the 2025-2026 Budget
• Bid award for Administrative Police Vehicle
• Discussion on Commercial Garbage Fee
• Proposed Food Truck Ordinance Amendment
• Public discussion regarding tiny houses and property on N. Fifth Street

City Council

The City Council will conduct a first reading and public hearing for the 2025-2026 budget. The body will also consider bids for a street department backhoe and a wastewater treatment plant tanker.

• Public hearing and first reading of the 2025-2026 Budget
• Approval to bid for a Street Dept. backhoe
• Award bid for a WWTP tanker
• Discussion of 2025 Stop Loss Renewal
• Project overview for Fire Station #2

The council unanimously approved the amended proposed 2025‑2026 annual budget. It also approved moving the First Horizon Bank CD to Georgia Fund 1, authorizing a backhoe bid for the Street Department, and rejecting a used tanker trailer bid to rebid for a new one. Additional actions included modifying the Assistant City Clerk pay scale and changing a Water Department supervisory position to an hourly pay scale.

• Approved minutes of the May 6 and May 20 meetings (all present voted yes)
• Approved bidding out for a backhoe for the Street Department (all present voted yes)
• Rejected the 2003 used tanker trailer bid and ordered a rebid for a new trailer (all present voted yes)
• Moved the CD from First Horizon Bank to Georgia Fund 1 (all present voted yes)
• Modified the pay scale for the Assistant City Clerk (all present voted yes)
• Changed a Water Department supervisory position to an hourly supervisory role (all present voted yes)
• Approved the amended proposed 2025‑2026 annual budget (all present voted yes)

City Council

The City Council will hold discussions regarding the 2025-2026 budget and a budget amendment for 2024-2025. The body will also review water tap fees and pool operations. Public participation is scheduled for topics including septic tank coding and tiny houses.

• 2025-2026 Budget Discussion
• 2024-2025 Budget Amendment
• Discussion on Water Tap Fees
• Approval to bid for Administrative Police Vehicle
• Discussion on Pool Operations

The council approved the April 29 Planning Retreat minutes (Harvey motion, McCullough abstained, others yes). They approved a $50,000 bid for a new administrative police vehicle and increased water and sewer tap‑in fees for new construction. They approved the Budget Ordinance Amendment allocating funds for health insurance, workers’ compensation, and related liabilities. They approved moving forward with a GEFA grant application to fund City Hall infrastructure improvements.

• Approved Planning Retreat minutes (all yes, McCullough abstained)
• Approved $50,000 administrative vehicle bid (all yes)
• Approved increased water and sewer tap‑in fees (all yes)
• Approved Budget Ordinance Amendment (all yes)
• Approved GEFA grant application (all yes)

City Council

The Jesup City Council will hold a regular meeting with items including a discussion of the city charter, a presentation on the 2025 LMIG supplement and proposed project list, and a request for bids for a tanker trailer. They will also hear the 2023-2024 city audit report and discuss a downtown alley closure.

• Discussion of city charter changes
• 2025 LMIG Supplement Presentation and Proposed Project List
• Request to bid tanker trailer for WWTP
• 2023-2024 City Audit Report by Harris and Company
• Discussion of Downtown Alley Closure

City Council

The Jesup Board of Commissioners approved a $243,510 supplement to the 2025 LMIG road maintenance contract, appointed Brenda Poythress to the Public Health Board, and authorized issuing a Request for Quote for energy savings performance contracting. They also discussed closing an alley downtown but did not act due to lack of support.

• Approved $243,510 LMIG supplement to Georgia Asphalt Producers, total contract $534,183, with $2,625 from discretionary fund
• Appointed Brenda Poythress to the Department of Public Health Board
• Authorized issuing a Request for Quote for energy savings performance contracting (Commissioner Cockfield opposed)
• Approved bidding out a semi tanker trailer for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Discussed but did not close the alley beside the Chop House due to downtown merchant opposition and fire lane concerns

City Council

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a retreat to discuss city business. The agenda includes a review of the East Jesup 301 Lift Station and a discussion regarding the city charter.

• East Jesup 301 Lift Station report from City Engineer Bill Shuman
• Charter discussion

City Council

At a planning retreat, the Jesup City Council approved a contract conveying the North Hwy 301 lift station to the city in exchange for water/sewer repairs at The Village at Pine Forest. Council also heard department head requests for the upcoming budget, including fire hose testing, air packs, Lexipol training, water line replacements, and street equipment. Discussion included a possible charter change to allow majority votes with an incomplete panel, downtown branding ideas, and updates on Fire Station 2 demolition.

• Approved contract for North Hwy 301 lift station conveyance with repair obligations
• Proposed charter amendment to let majority pass motions when full council absent
• Fire Dept. requests $90,000 for 6 air packs and $7,000 annual hose testing contract
• EPA mandates lead service line replacement costing approx. $1,743,000 over 10 years
• Police Dept. seeks $20,000 startup for Lexipol training and policy program

City Council

The Jesup City Council will hold second readings on an animal control fee ordinance and consider several approvals including a cancellation fee for a fire platform truck and a change order for the S. Macon Street Connector. They will also discuss mandatory water and sewer connections, a financial solutions proposal, and the 3rd quarter financial report before entering an executive session on personnel.

• Second reading of ordinance amendment on animal control fees and fines
• Discussion of mandatory water and sewer connections
• Approval of cancellation fee for fire platform truck
• Approval of S. Macon Street Connector change order
• Award bid for Cherry Street Resurfacing

City Council

The City Council approved a $22,600 cancellation fee for a fire truck, amended the animal control ordinance to add a 48-hour sell permit, waived sewer connection requirements for three new homes on Purser Drive, approved a $35,463 change order for the South Macon Street Connector Project, and awarded a $681,937.23 contract for the East and West Cherry Street Resurfacing Project with an additional $100,000 for downtown work. Council also heard a presentation from ABM Solutions on an energy savings strategy for city facilities.

• Approved $22,600 cancellation fee to FireLine, Inc. for fire truck order
• Amended Animal Control Ordinance to add 48-Hour Sell Permit Fee and fine for selling dogs without permit
• Waived sewer connection requirement for 3 homes on Purser Drive (cost $60,000)
• Approved $35,463 change order for South Macon Street Connector Project
• Awarded $681,937.23 contract to Georgia Asphalt for Cherry Street Resurfacing, plus $100,000 for additional work

City Council

The Jesup City Council will consider several old and new business items, including the cancellation of a Fire HP Platform and its replacement with a HP 75 Ladder Truck, a change order for the South Macon Connector project, and a mid-year review of health plans. New business includes approval of an Air-Pak bid for the fire department, discussion of an ordinance amendment for animal control fees and fines, and a sidewalk grant. The meeting will also include an executive session on personnel.

• Discussion and approval of Fire HP Platform cancellation and replacement with HP 75 Ladder Truck
• Consider Change Order Approval – South Macon Connector
• Approval – Air-Pak bid for fire department
• Discussion – Ordinance Amendment – Animal Control Fees and Fines
• Discussion – Sidewalk Grant

City Council

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for fire department air packs and the first reading of an animal control ordinance amendment. The board voted down requests to waive sewer connection requirements on Purser Drive and to pay a $22,600 fire truck cancellation fee.

• Awarded air pack bid to Municipal Equipment Services for $48,894.64
• Approved 1st reading to add a 48-Hour Sell Permit and fine for selling dogs without a permit to Animal Control Ordinance
• Denied request to waive sewer connection ordinance for 3 homes on Purser Drive
• Denied payment of $22,600.00 cancellation fee to FireLine, Inc.
• Increased part-time firefighter pay to $14.00 per hour

City Council

The Board of Commissioners will discuss plans for Fire Station #2 and the debris removal process. The body is scheduled to vote on an intergovernmental agreement for a School Resource Officer and a bid for the East Jesup Sewer project.

• Approval of East Jesup Sewer bid
• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for SRO
• Discussion and approval of Boys & Girls Club storm repair
• Discussion of Fire Station #2 plans
• Discussion of debris removal process

City Council

The Council approved several items including the $1.2 million East Jesup Sewer Bid Project and a $42,000 roof repair for the Boys & Girls Club damaged by Hurricane Helene. They voted to leave storm debris as is rather than chip it at a cost of $80,000 and approved an Intergovernmental Agreement for a School Resource Officer. After an executive session, the Council authorized salary increases for the Police Department.

• Approved $1,200,000 East Jesup Sewer Bid Project
• Approved $42,000 quote from O.J. Edwards to repair Boys & Girls Club roof damaged by Hurricane Helene
• Voted to leave debris as is, declining $80,000 chipping option
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement SRO (School Resource Officer)
• Approved salary increase for Police Department following executive session

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss several infrastructure and equipment items. The agenda includes discussions on a water department survey and downtown EV chargers. The council will also consider bids for fire department equipment.

• Southeast Pipe Survey discussion
• Downtown EV Chargers discussion
• Residential Garbage Truck discussion
• Award bid for Crew Cab Truck
• Request to bid for Air Paks

City Council

The Jesup City Council approved several spending items at its March 4 meeting, including $380,000 for a new residential garbage truck, $14,509 for additional sewer line repairs on Orange Street, and a 10-year EV charger networking plan with no cost to the city. The council also authorized a 2-year workers' compensation policy at $94,677 per year and approved bidding out new air packs for the fire department. A split vote awarded a fire truck bid to Woody Folsom Automotive for $49,399.99 after a competing motion for a better-equipped truck failed.

• Approved $14,509 additional funds to Southeast Pipe Survey for sewer line repairs on Orange Street
• Approved 10-year EV charger networking plan with EnviroSpark at no cost to the city
• Approved purchase of residential garbage truck from Solid Waste Applied Technologies for $380,000
• Approved 2-year workers' compensation policy at $94,677 per year, locked through March 2027
• Awarded fire truck bid to Woody Folsom Automotive for $49,399.99 (a competing motion for a $52,000 F150 Responder failed 2-4)

City Council

The Jesup City Council will consider a rezoning ordinance carried over from a previous meeting. Discussions are also scheduled on local victims assistance funding, a commissioner retreat, and fire station renovations for Station #1 and new construction for Station #2. New business includes residential garbage truck repairs, the McMillian Creek Greenway project at Mallard Park, and a fire training agreement with training standards and needs.

• Rezoning ordinance from last meeting
• Discussion – Local Victims Assistance Funding
• Discussion – Fire Station Renovations Station #1 & New Construction Station #2
• Discussion – Residential Garbage Truck Repairs
• Discussion – McMillian Creek Greenway (Mallard Park)

City Council

The Jesup City Council approved paying the 5% Local Victims Assistance Funding to Wayne County for disbursement, set March 28–29 for a planning retreat, and discussed a fire training reimbursement agreement, fire station renovations, and a potential garbage truck replacement. Preliminary plans for renovating Fire Station 1 and rebuilding Fire Station 2 were presented, and the council directed the city manager to get cost estimates for a new garbage truck.

• Rezoning of 174 E Plum Street from C-3 to P-R signed
• 5% Local Victims Assistance Funding approved for disbursement by Wayne County
• Fire Station 1 renovation and Fire Station 2 rebuild plans presented; David Bohannon to serve as general contractor
• Backup garbage truck repair estimated at $40,000; city manager to bring new truck estimates to next meeting
• Fire training reimbursement agreement discussed—new hires would reimburse city if leaving within 36 months

City Council

The Jesup City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a rezoning request at 174 E. Plum Street from C3 to PR. They are also set to award a contract for LMIG-funded sidewalk projects, approve a bid for police car purchases using SPLOST 5 funds, and discuss the Bland Park Addition, strategic planning, and budget. A second-quarter financial review and a closed executive session on personnel and legal matters are scheduled.

• Rezone request: 174 E. Plum Street from C3 to PR (Michael Long)
• Award LMIG contract for sidewalk funding
• Award bid for police cars / SPLOST 5 purchase
• Discussion of Bland Park Addition
• 2nd Quarter Financial Review

City Council

The Jesup City Council approved applying for a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant to fund renovations to the Boys and Girls Club building, committing the city to cover the required cash match and any cost overruns. They also awarded a $290,673.24 paving contract, rezoned a property for a duplex, approved $256,000 for police vehicles, and voted to expand James R. Bland Park using donated funds. Sidewalk improvements were discussed but deferred to a planning retreat.

• Approved resolution to apply for $1,000,000 CDBG for Boys and Girls Club renovations
• Awarded $290,673.24 LMIG paving bid to Georgia Asphalt Producers, using extra $24,011.24 from TIA funds
• Rezoned 174 E Plum Street from C-3 to P-R to allow a duplex
• Approved $256,000 for two Dodge Chargers and two Dodge Durangos from Woody Folsom Chrysler Dodge
• Approved expansion of James R. Bland Park from Cherry Street to Orange Street using $36,000 donated and $20,000 from Georgia Power

City Council

The City Council held a work session to discuss House Bill 581, a statewide floating homestead exemption. A poll indicated three commissioners in favor of opting in, two against, and one absent, with the mayor prepared to break a tie to stay in. The city must hold three public hearings and adopt a resolution by March 1, 2025 to opt out; otherwise, it automatically remains in the program. Opting in caps property tax increases and could allow a new local sales tax (FLOST) for property tax relief.

• Council poll 3-2 to stay in House Bill 581, with one absent commissioner possibly affecting outcome
• Discussion of shifting tax burden from homestead to commercial, industrial, and non-homestead properties
• FLOST (Floating Local Option Sales Tax) possible only if all local governments (county, city, towns) opt in
• Deadline March 1, 2025 for decision; three public hearings required to opt out
• City property tax base: residential $148,704,000 (40% value), commercial $124,637,000; 2,898 homes, 1,228 with homestead exemptions

City Council

This is a regular meeting of the Jesup City Council. The council will discuss and possibly approve a public safety communication system ("Radio One"), receive a FEMA update, and consider fire rescue truck repair, commercial garbage service, and a CD rate renewal for a ladder truck. A public hearing on LMIG and public safety is also scheduled.

• Discussion and approval of Public Safety Communication "Radio One"
• FEMA update from City Manager and DDA Director
• Discussion of Fire Rescue Truck Repair
• Discussion of Commercial Garbage service
• City CD Rate Renewal for Ladder Truck

City Council

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for radio upgrades and fire rescue truck repairs. Council also discussed potential commercial garbage rate increases and the addition of new sidewalks on Palm and Macon Streets.

• Approved $166,050.20 for Radio One public safety communication and radio upgrades
• Approved fire rescue truck repairs from Tom Nehl not to exceed $55,653.68
• Proposed increasing commercial garbage rates from $85.00 to $120.00 per month
• Appointed four representatives to the Historic Preservation Board
• Moved ladder truck funds from First Horizon Bank to Georgia Fund 1

City Council

The Jesup City Council will hold a regular meeting with new business items including approval to bid for four police cars and one fire training vehicle under SPLOST 5, and a resolution for the TIA East and West Cherry resurfacing project. Discussions are scheduled on Flock cameras, the East Jesup Sewer Project, sludge pump and wastewater treatment, an excavator trailer for public works, and the Historic Preservation Board. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and board appointments.

• Approval to bid (4) police cars / SPLOST 5 purchase
• Approval to bid (1) fire training vehicle / SPLOST 5 purchase
• Resolution (TIA) for East and West Cherry resurfacing
• Discussion – update on Flock cameras by Police Chief Chris Hamilton
• Discussion – East Jesup Sewer Project update by City Engineer Bill Shuman & Thomas & Hutton

City Council

The Jesup City Council approved a resolution to resurface East and West Cherry Streets using TIA funding, authorized bidding for four police vehicles and a fire captain vehicle, and purchased a new sludge pump for $23,817.30 and a trailer for $25,000 (75% FEMA-reimbursed). They also received updates on the multi-phase East Jesup Sewer Project ($10.8M ARPA grant) and discussed appointments to the Historic Preservation Board, which were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved resolution to resurface East Cherry Street from Highway 301 to Brunswick Street and West Cherry Street from Highway 84 to Highway 341 (TIA-funded)
• Approved bidding for 4 police vehicles (2 patrol cars, 2 administrative) at Police Chief’s request
• Approved bidding for a fire captain vehicle funded through SPLOST V
• Approved $23,817.30 purchase of new sludge pump from Xylem Water Solutions to replace failed unit
• Approved $25,000 purchase of trailer (SPLOST IV, 75% FEMA reimbursement) damaged during Hurricane Helene