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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)