Kingsland, Georgia

City Council

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning & Zoning Board will consider final plats for two subdivisions and a preliminary plat for a large single-family development. The board will also review a special use permit for a mini-storage facility and approve home occupation permits.

• Final Plat: The Preserve at Camden Woods Phase 2E (15 lots, 2.15 acres)
• Final Plat: Canopy Oak Phase 2 (87 lots, 32.58 acres)
• Preliminary Plat: Millers Branch Subdivision (279 lots, 69.99 acres)
• Special Use Permit: Mini-Storage Facility on S. Lee St.
• Home Occupation Permits: Coastal Oak Vending and Whimsical Little Wonders

City Council

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

City Council

Planning & Zoning Board

City Council

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

City Council

Planning & Zoning Board

City Council

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

City Council

Planning & Zoning Board

City Council

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

City Council

Planning & Zoning Board

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

City Council

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

City Council

Planning & Zoning Board

City Council

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

City Council

Planning & Zoning Board

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Planning & Zoning Board

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Planning & Zoning Board

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Planning & Zoning Board

Downtown Development Authority

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

City Council

At its regular July 13 meeting, the Kingsland City Council will decide on several planning and zoning items, including a special use permit for an asphalt plant on Highway 17 North and a preliminary plat for a 267-lot subdivision. Council will also consider two new employee policies (disaster pay and leave donation), multiple change orders for infrastructure projects, and bid awards for a $3.1 million water/sewer expansion and oil change services for police vehicles.

• Special Use Permit for asphalt plant on 63 acres at Highway 17 North and Old Jefferson Highway
• Preliminary plat for Kingsland West Subdivision: 267 single-family lots on 143.93 acres
• Bid award: Haddock Road Water & Sewer Facilities Expansion to Underground Excavating, Inc. for $3,110,365
• Disaster Pay Policy for city employees during emergencies
• Change Order No. 2 for Lakes Boulevard East Improvements: $25,800

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will hold two public hearings on special use permits: an asphalt plant on US 17 and an RV/boat/storage facility on Village Drive. They will also vote on accepting sewer and water infrastructure for Fiddlers Reserve Phase 2 and a lift station for Laurel Preserve. A preliminary plat for the 267-lot Kingsland West subdivision will be reviewed.

• Special use permit for asphalt plant on 63 acres at US 17 North and Old Jefferson Hwy (parcel 056 001K)
• Special use permit for outdoor RV/boat/storage and mini-warehouse at 1800 Village Drive (parcel 121 007S)
• Infrastructure acceptance for Fiddlers Reserve Phase 2 (sewer, water, storm drain)
• Lift station acceptance at 179 Spyglass for Laurel Preserve
• Preliminary plat for Kingsland West Subdivision: 267 single-family lots on ~143.93 acres

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold a public hearing for an alcohol license at 1155 East King Avenue and hear a presentation on a draft impact fee study. Under planning and zoning, the Council will consider home occupations, two annexation requests with zoning designations (one for sewer access at 739 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, another for a hotel and retail on Haddock Road), preliminary plats for Scrubby Bluff 57 (191 lots) and Friendship 42 (124 lots), a Downtown Development Authority boundary expansion, and variance requests at 211 Woodbridge Road. New business includes approvals for the alcohol license, a resolution for 2026 election qualifying dates, a surplus equipment declaration, amendments to the alcohol beverage code, a reappointment, a clinical services MOU with Camden County ($82,588), bid awards for police headquarters furniture ($72,462.97) and city-wide generator maintenance ($22,833.19), and a School Resource Officer agreement.

• Public hearing for alcohol license (packaged beer/wine) at 1155 East King Avenue
• Presentation and discussion of draft impact fee study for development fees
• Annexation of 1.0 acre at 739 MLK Jr. Blvd for sewer access with R-1 zoning
• Annexation of 5.01 acres on Haddock Road with C-2 zoning for hotel and retail
• Preliminary plat approvals for Scrubby Bluff 57 (191 lots) and Friendship 42 (124 lots)

The City Council approved several home occupation permits, annexations, and subdivision plats. Additionally, the council authorized various contracts including office furniture for the police headquarters and generator maintenance.

• Approved Enfilade, LLC home occupation with no ammunition manufacturing (unanimous)
• Approved Hearthcore, LLC home occupation (unanimous)
• Approved Sweet Crust home occupation (unanimous)
• Approved Howl & Hop Tea home occupation (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and R-1 zoning for 739 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and C-2 zoning for Haddock Corner, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Scrubby 57 subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Friendship 42 subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

The Kingsland Downtown Development Authority will review financial reports and previous minutes, then discuss old business including several projects and events such as Veterans Park, the 105 N. Lee project, and the Homecoming parade. No new business items are listed for discussion.

• Old business review of Veterans Park project
• Discussion of the 105 N. Lee project
• Update on 80 Acres property
• Review of façade grant program
• Discussion of KDDA boundaries

The Downtown Development Authority board adopted the agenda, approved the May 2026 financials and minutes, and voted to charge a $30 fee for Holiday Market vendors. All motions carried unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting. No further actions were taken on the other discussion items.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve May 2026 financials (unanimous)
• Approve May 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve $30 vendor fee for Holiday Market (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on several annexation and zoning requests, a downtown business corridor boundary expansion, and variance applications. Staff recommendations include approval of the annexations and the corridor expansion, but not the variance request. The board will also review multiple home‑occupation permit applications. Decisions will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Annexation and R‑1 zoning for 1.0‑acre parcel at 739 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Bryant Walker)
• Annexation and C‑2 zoning for 5.01‑acre parcel on south side of Al Gay Drive/east side of Haddock Road (Bill Gross, Haddock Corner LLC) for a hotel and commercial lot
• Kingsland Downtown Development Authority request to expand the C‑1A Business Corridor District westward on West King Avenue from Seaboard Street to Henrietta Street
• Variance request for 211 Woodbridge Road (Parcel 082I 022) – reductions to side yard, rear yard, and distance setbacks
• Preliminary plat for Scrubby Bluff 57 subdivision – 191 single‑family lots on approximately 56.76 acres

The Planning & Zoning Board approved multiple annexation requests, subdivision preliminary plats, and various home occupation permits. The board also approved a boundary expansion for the Kingsland Downtown Development Authority but denied a variance request for 211 Woodbridge Road.

• Denied Podstop, LLC home occupation permit (unanimous)
• Approved Enfilade Arms, LLC home occupation permit with ammunition manufacturing restriction (unanimous)
• Approved Hearthcore, LLC home occupation permit (unanimous)
• Approved Sweet Crust home occupation permit (unanimous)
• Approved Howl & Hop Tea home occupation permit (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and R-1 zoning for 739 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and C-2 zoning for Parcel 108 004 (unanimous)
• Approved Scrubby Bluff 57 preliminary plat (unanimous)

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority will consider mid-year budget revisions covering cash carry forward, retirement account adjustments, postage budget increase, a capital purchase adjustment for a vehicle, and a small equipment budget increase. They will also vote on a travel policy waiver request for the Governor's Conference. The meeting includes approval of April 2026 minutes and a financial summary report.

• Mid-year budget revisions: cash carry forward, retirement account adjustments, postage budget increase, capital purchase adjustment (vehicle), small equipment budget increase
• Travel policy waiver request for Governor's Conference
• Approval of minutes from April 2026
• Financial summary report
• Next regularly scheduled meeting set for August 12, 2026

City Council

The City Council will vote on several property conveyances to the Kingsland Development Authority and a bid award for police headquarters furniture. The body will also discuss a bid protest regarding a procurement process and an intergovernmental agreement for recreation services.

• Bid award to Patterson Pope for $120,549.94 for Police Headquarters built-in furniture and storage
• Purchase of a 2019 Massey Ferguson Tractor from PSA surplus for $15,000
• Conveyance of parcels K20 07 002, K08 01 003J, and K08 01 019A to the Kingsland Development Authority
• Renewal of Alternative Claims Management agreement for fleet vehicle recovery
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Camden County and City of St Marys for recreation operations

The City Council approved several items including a bid award for police headquarters furniture and the retirement of Police K-9 Roxy. Multiple land parcels were conveyed to the Kingsland Development Authority, and a bid protest was denied as untimely.

• Approved consent docket (unanimous)
• Denied bid protest regarding RFP timeliness (unanimous)
• Awarded $120,549.94 to Patterson Pope for police headquarters furniture (unanimous)
• Nominated Mayor Day as GMA voting delegate (unanimous)
• Renewed Alternative Claims Management agreement (unanimous)
• Approved IGA for Camden County Public Service Authority recreation operations (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Police K-9 Roxy and transfer to Sergeant Wilkerson (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2019 Massey Ferguson Tractor for $15,000 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

City Council

Downtown Development Authority

The Kingsland Downtown Development Authority will hold its monthly board meeting to review financial reports, discuss old business including Veterans Park and the 105 N. Lee project, and receive updates from Alison Shores.

• Review financial report
• Discuss Veterans Park
• Discuss 105 N. Lee project
• Discuss Homecoming parade
• Discuss Catfish Festival

The Board approved the updated Catfish Festival sponsorship package and designated the Lions Club as the official catfish vendor. Additionally, the Board authorized several facade grant applications for Mr. Miller and set a $15,000 entertainment budget.

• Approved April 2026 financials (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Catfish Festival sponsorship package with amendments (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Designated Lions Club as official catfish vendor (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved $15,000 entertainment budget (unanimous)
• Approved first two facade grant applications for Mr. Miller (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary facade grants for two additional locations for Mr. Miller (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

City Council

The City Council will hear the FY 2024-2025 financial audit, then vote on five home occupation permits and a final plat for 16 single-family lots. New business includes rescinding the data center ordinance, adopting a temporary moratorium, awarding a $48,976 playground equipment bid, and approving service agreements and budget revisions.

• Rescission of Data Center Ordinance No. 2026-03 and adoption of a temporary moratorium for public review
• Bid award of $48,976 to Safe Play Solutions for playground equipment at Little Catfish Creek Park
• Final plat approval for The Preserve at Camden Woods Phase 2D (16 single-family lots)
• Google Workspace email renewal for $17,941.50 over 3 years via GovConnection, Inc
• Mid-year budget revisions via Resolution #2026-11

The City Council voted unanimously to rescind Data Center Ordinance No. 2026‑03 and to adopt a one‑year moratorium for public review. It also approved a $48,976 bid for new playground equipment at Little Catfish Creek Park, renewed the city’s Google Workspace email contract for three years at $17,941.50, and approved several service agreements and grant addenda, all by unanimous vote.

• Rescinded Data Center Ordinance No. 2026‑03 and adopted a 365‑day moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of playground equipment for Little Catfish Creek Park – $48,976 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Google Workspace email agreement for 135 accounts – $17,941.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Boone Street TAP Grant Addendum #3 for transportation alternatives (unanimous)
• Approved inspection services contract for Fire Station #3 renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Live Scan software agreement for Police Department – $6,638.81 (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Services Agreement for GIS services with Camden County (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus real property parcels K08 01 003I and K08 01 003H to Kingsland Development Authority (unanimous)

Kingsland Development Authority Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss the FY 2024-25 financial audit update. The body is also seeking approval to authorize the execution of sales agreements for surplus property.

• FY 2024-25 Financial Audit Update
• Authorization for Execution of Sales Agreements for Surplus Property

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two requests to establish industrial parks for data centers. The board will also review several home occupation permits and a final plat for a residential development.

• Rezoning of 536 acres on Truss Plant Rd to Light Industrial (I-L) for an industrial park
• Annexation and I-L zoning of 146 acres on south side of Laurel Island Pkwy for an industrial park
• Final plat for The Preserve at Camden Woods Phase 2D (16 single family lots on 4.10 acres)
• Seven home occupation permit applications for various retail, consulting, and service businesses
• Staff recommendation for industrial park approvals contingent on further review by Planning Staff, Commission, and City Council

The board approved the final plat for 16 single‑family lots at The Preserve at Camden Woods Phase 2D. All six home‑occupation permit applications were approved unanimously. Two rezoning and annexation applications were withdrawn, so no action was taken on those items.

• Approved final plat for The Preserve at Camden Woods Phase 2D (unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation permit for 228 Parkview Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation permit for 107 Brighton Ct. (unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation permit for 213 Old Pond Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled Home Occupation permit for 252 Laurel Landing Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation permit for 104 Larsen Ct. (unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation permit for 308 N. Orange Edwards Blvd. (unanimous)
• No action on rezoning of Parcel 094 053 and annexation of Parcel 094 024 (applications withdrawn)

City Council

GGCID

The Georgia Gateway Community Improvement District held a special called meeting on April 22, 2026. The board will approve the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda as presented. The primary new business is a discussion and approval of a request for proposals (RFP) for water and sewer infrastructure along May Creek Roadway. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approve minutes of the September 11, 2025 meeting
• Approve agenda as presented
• Discuss and approve an RFP for May Creek Roadway water and sewer infrastructure

General

The council will vote on two resolutions. One extends the city’s temporary moratorium on multi-family residential construction permits for an additional 90 days while an impact‑fee study is completed. The other transfers two city-owned tax parcels, K08 01 003 and K08 01 003G, to the Kingsland Development Authority for resale.

• Resolution 2026-09: Extend moratorium on multi-family dwelling permits for 90 days
• Resolution 2026-10: Transfer tax parcels K08 01 003 and K08 01 003G to Kingsland Development Authority

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously passed a resolution extending the city’s moratorium on multi-family residential construction for 90 days. Another unanimous resolution transferred two city-owned tax parcels to the Kingsland Development Authority. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-09 extending multi-family moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-10 transferring deeds of parcels K08 01 003 and K08 01 003G to Development Authority (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to consider a proposed slate of officers and discuss property sales. The board will also review façade grants and the KDDA boundary. Other items include updates on the 105 N. Lee project and the Catfish Festival.

• Proposed board elections: Jolene Andersen (Chair), Theresa Farrell (Vice-Chair), Nicholas McCoy (Treasurer/Secretary)
• Property sales
• Façade grants
• KDDA Boundary discussion
• 105 N. Lee project

The Downtown Development Authority approved the February and March 2026 financial statements and elected its officers unanimously. Several façade grants were approved, including Ham J Investment, a pre‑approval for Mr. Miller, and Cumberland Services. The board also approved a $25 increase in vendor fees for the upcoming Catfish Festival. Approval of the April 2026 meeting minutes was tabled after the motion failed to carry.

• Approved February and March 2026 financials (unanimous)
• Elected officers: Anderson as Chair, Farrell as Vice‑Chair, McCoy as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved Ham J Investment façade grant (unanimous)
• Pre‑approved Mr. Miller for façade grant (unanimous)
• Approved Cumberland Services façade grant (unanimous)
• Approved $25 vendor fee increase for Catfish Festival (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried unanimously
• Tabled approval of April 2026 minutes (did not carry)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an alcohol license for Hardika Patel's Snappy Foods at 1870 Harriett’s Bluff Road. Council members will consider several special use and home occupation permits, including a daycare at 162 Verano Street and a laydown yard at 451 East Hilton Avenue. The council will vote on multiple bid awards, such as an amended CIPP contract increasing the total to $74,120, a park infield groomer purchase for $39,629.76, and a $2,775,395 pump station upgrade for Laurel Island. Additional items include a resolution re‑adopting the city ethics code and approval of a consent order with the Environmental Protection Department.

• Public hearing for alcohol license for Hardika Patel, Snappy Foods – 1870 Harriett’s Bluff Road
• Special Use Permit for in‑home daycare at 162 Verano Street (max 6 children)
• Amended CIPP bid award – total $74,120 after $1,792 increase
• Purchase of Infield Groomer for Lions Park – $39,629.76 (funded $38,369.60 SPLOST 8 + $1,260.16 General Fund)
• Bid award for Laurel Island pump station upgrades – $2,775,395 to Legacy Water Group, LLC

The council approved a $2,775,395 upgrade to the Laurel Island pump station and new sewer force main. It also approved an alcohol license for Snappy Foods, a special use permit for 451 East Hilton Avenue, and a right‑of‑way acceptance for Lake Juniper phases IV & V. Several home‑occupation permits and a re‑plat were unanimously approved, while the special use permit for 133 Lake Manor Drive was denied.

• Approved $2,775,395 Laurel Island pump station upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 451 East Hilton Ave (3-2)
• Approved Right of Way acceptance for Lake Juniper phases IV & V (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Snappy Foods at 1870 Harriett’s Bluff Road (unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for 138 Laurel Marsh Way (unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for 207 Norwood Drive (unanimous)
• Denied Special Use Permit for 133 Lake Manor Drive (3-1)

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Authority will approve the February 2026 meeting minutes and review a financial summary report. It will elect new officers and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also address the GIRMA Certificate of Coverage, Georgia DCA Authority registration, and annual audit information.

• Election of officers
• 2026 Authority meeting schedule
• GIRMA Certificate of Coverage & Georgia DCA Authority registration
• Annual audit information
• Approve minutes from February 2026

The board approved the agenda, the February 2026 minutes, and the FY 25/26 financial summary, each by unanimous vote. Members elected the same officers for FY 26, confirming Chairman Yadav, Vice‑Chair Dixon, and Secretary/Treasurer Shores. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:26 AM.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 25/26 financial summary through February 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted officer slate for FY 26: Chairman Yadav, Vice‑Chair Dixon, Secretary/Treasurer Shores (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 AM (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will consider special use permits for an equipment storage yard and a home daycare. Members will also review a right-of-way acceptance for Lake Juniper and two home occupation permits.

• Special Use Permit for equipment storage and laydown yard at 451 E. Hilton Ave.
• Special Use Permit for a children's daycare at 162 Verano St.
• Right of Way acceptance for Lake Juniper Phases IV & V including Verano St., Whistler Drive, and Sundance Street
• Home Occupation Permits for Hanson Land Solutions, LLC (138 Laurel Marsh Way) and B's Cleaning (207 Norwood Dr.)
• Re-Plat of Laurel Preserve Phase 1A involving 18 single family lots

The Planning & Zoning Board approved a Special Use Permit for an equipment storage and laydown yard at 451 E. Hilton Ave with conditions on fencing, landscaping, and operating hours. It also approved a Right‑of‑Way acceptance for Lake Juniper phases IV & V, three home‑occupation permits, a special use permit for a daycare at 162 Verano St, and a re‑plat for Laurel Preserve Phase 1A. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 451 E. Hilton Ave (3‑1)
• Approved Right‑of‑Way acceptance for Lake Juniper phases IV & V (unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation permit for Hanson Land Solutions at 138 Laurel Marsh Way (unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation permit for B's Cleaning at 207 Norwood Dr (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for children's daycare at 162 Verano St (unanimous)
• Approved Re‑Plat of Laurel Preserve Phase 1A (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (3‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will consider several approvals at its March 23, 2026 meeting. Items include a contract amendment to install Axon Fleet in‑car camera systems on two police patrol vehicles, a $21,100 professional services proposal for annual monitoring and reporting of the Watershed Protection Plan, and change orders for the police headquarters involving an ADA‑compliant swing door and fence slats. The council will also vote on declaring surplus equipment for sale and appointing members to the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee. A presentation on the Kingsland Fire Rescue Community Risk Assessment will be given.

• Approve Axon Fleet In‑Car Camera System contract amendment for two KPD patrol cars (staff recommends approval).
• Approve GWES Engineering proposal for Watershed Protection Plan annual monitoring and reporting, fee $21,100.00 (staff recommends approval).
• Approve Kingsland Police Headquarters Change Order #3 (ADA swing door operator) and Change Order #4 (black mesh PVC slats on approx. 350 fence sections) (staff recommends approval).
• Approve declaration of certain city‑owned equipment as surplus and authorize its sale, with proceeds returned to the appropriate fund (staff recommends approval).
• Appointment of members to the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee as required by O.C.G.A. § 36‑71‑5.

The City Council approved an Axon Fleet in‑car camera system amendment for two police patrol cars, a $21,100 Watershed Protection Plan monitoring contract, and change orders for the police headquarters including an ADA‑compliant door and fence upgrades. It also approved the declaration and sale of surplus equipment and appointed three staff members and three citizens to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee. All actions were passed unanimously.

• Approved Axon Fleet in‑car camera system contract amendment for two KPD patrol cars (unanimous)
• Approved Watershed Protection Plan annual monitoring and reporting services for $21,100 (unanimous)
• Approved Police Headquarters Change Order #3 (ADA swing door operator) and Change Order #4 (black mesh PVC fence slats) (unanimous)
• Approved declaration and sale of surplus city equipment (unanimous)
• Appointed Impact Fee Advisory Committee members: City Manager Lee Spell, Finance Director Filiz Morrow, Planning Director Scott Kimball, Walter Josselyn, Adam Kabasakalian, Kathleen Boswell (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review old business including design guidelines and grant programs. The body will also discuss real estate vacancies and Chamber of Commerce membership.

• Start Up and Freshen Up Grants
• 105 N. Lee Street
• Veteran’s Park
• 80 acres project
• Chamber of Commerce membership

The board unanimously approved agenda amendments adding items for a Christmas event, a Catfish Festival, and board elections. The January 2026 financials and the February 2026 meeting minutes were each approved unanimously. The DDA voted to become a member of the Kingsland Chamber of Commerce as its own entity. The board set the date for the “Christmas in Kingsland” event for Saturday, December 12, 2026, also unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendments adding Christmas event, Catfish Festival, elections (unanimous)
• Approved January 2026 financials (unanimous)
• Approved February 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved DDA membership in Kingsland Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved Christmas event date: December 12, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will vote on a range of items including infrastructure acceptances, several home‑occupation permits, and a special‑use permit for a personal care home. New business includes appointing a city attorney, reappointing Development Authority board members, and adopting a Data Center Ordinance and a Section 125 POP insurance agreement. The council will also consider a $2,384,814 award to Bent Pine Construction for renovating Fire Station #3, a $23,500 purchase of PSA surplus equipment, and a pilot program to install 100 cellular AMI water‑meter registers.

• Fire Station #3 renovation – base bid $2,424,814; award $2,384,814 after $40,000 landscaping deduction
• Data Center Ordinance 2026-03 – establishes zoning standards and development requirements for data centers
• Resolution 2026-07 – adoption of Section 125 POP agreement to reduce employee insurance premiums and city FICA costs
• Purchase of PSA surplus equipment – two Exmark mowers and two Polaris side‑by‑sides for $23,500
• Special Use Permit for personal care home at 133 Lake Manor Drive – staff does not recommend approval

The council appointed Amanda Szokoly as city attorney for one year and approved several other items, including reappointments to the Development Authority Board, a Data Center Ordinance, a Section 125 POP insurance agreement, and a fire‑station renovation bid. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved appointment of City Attorney Amanda Szokoly (unanimous)
• Reappointed Elijah Von Behren to Development Authority Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Steven Sainz to Development Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved Data Center Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Section 125 POP Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved PSA IGA reimbursement agreement (unanimous)
• Awarded Fire Station #3 renovation bid to Bent Pine Construction for $2,384,814 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of PSA surplus equipment (two Exmark mowers and two Polaris side‑mounted ATVs) for $23,500 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit for a personal care home at 133 Lake Manor Dr. It will also consider quit‑claim deed requests to accept a lift station at 117 Canopy Crossing and a 50‑foot right‑of‑way on Collin Nicholas Dr. Several Home Occupation Permit applications for small businesses are on the agenda. Staff recommendations are noted for each item.

• Special Use Permit – 133 Lake Manor Dr. (personal care home, zoned PD/R-1)
• Lift Station Acceptance – 117 Canopy Crossing (20' utility easement, zoned PD/R-2)
• Right of Way Acceptance – Collin Nicholas Dr. (50' ROW, 2,171.8 linear ft, zoned MU)
• Home Occupation Permit – 75 Lake Pointe Dr., Apt. 3207 (mobile florist, zoned C-2)
• Home Occupation Permit – 205 Sugar Maple Way (tote rental, zoned R-1)

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously accepted a lift station easement at 117 Canopy Crossing and a 50‑foot right‑of‑way on Collin Nicholas Dr. The board also approved several home‑occupation permits and denied a special use permit for a personal care home at 133 Lake Manor Dr.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lift station and 20' easement at 117 Canopy Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved 50' right‑of‑way on Collin Nicholas Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved home‑occupation permit for mobile florist at 75 Lake Pointe Dr., Apt. 3207 (unanimous)
• Approved home‑occupation permit for tote rental business at 205 Sugar Maple Way (unanimous)
• Approved home‑occupation permit for embroidery business at 101 Lake Forest S. Ct. (unanimous)
• Approved home‑occupation permit for microgreens farm at 101 Huntington Dr. (unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for personal care home at 133 Lake Manor Dr. (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and previous minutes. The board is scheduled to discuss the Start Up and Freshen Up Grant and define downtown design guidelines. The meeting will also cover downtown events and the 80 Acres Project.

• Start Up and Freshen Up Grant
• Downtown design guidelines
• 80 Acres Project
• Downtown events and promotions

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will consider approving a permanent utility easement for the Laurel Island Pump Station, adopting a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, and amending rules for outdoor burning. The council will also authorize staff to move the Haddock Road P3 project to the competitive bid phase.

• Approval of 10 ft. permanent utility easement for Laurel Island Pump Station
• Adoption of Camden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026-2031
• Amendment of outdoor and open burning rules in Section 8-30
• Authorization to advance Haddock Road P3 project to competitive bid phase
• Approval of accounts payable and council minutes

The council unanimously approved a 10‑foot permanent utility easement for the Laurel Island Pump Station and Forced Main improvements. It also adopted the Camden County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, amended the city code to update outdoor burning rules, and moved the Haddock Road P3 project to the competitive bid phase. All four items passed unanimously.

• Approved permanent utility easement for Laurel Island pump station (unanimous)
• Adopted Camden County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026‑2031 (unanimous)
• Amended Section 8‑30 of the Code of Ordinances to update outdoor burning rules (unanimous)
• Advanced Haddock Road P3 project to competitive bid phase (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the previous council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved payments of accounts payable as due and funds available (unanimous)

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority will meet on February 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM at the Kingsland Welcome Center. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the October 2025 meeting minutes, a financial summary report, and discussion of the FY 25/26 budget. No other substantive actions are listed. The next regular meeting is set for April 8, 2026.

• Approve minutes from October 2025 meeting
• Agenda amendments and agenda approval
• Financial summary report
• Discussion of FY 25/26 budget
• Miscellaneous announcements

The board approved the agenda, the October 2025 minutes, and both the FY 24/25 and FY 25/26 budgets, each by unanimous vote. No new business was considered. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 AM.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• October 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• FY 24/25 budget approved (unanimous)
• FY 25/26 budget approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several equipment purchases and a road resurfacing project. The body is also reviewing home occupation permits and an ordinance regarding burning conditions.

• Asphalt resurfacing for 10 roads and Boone Street from Scruggs Company for $599,620.02
• Purchase of a Waste Water Operations dump truck from Rush Truck for $144,468.48
• Purchase of three pickup trucks totaling $104,979.80 from Murray Ford, Landers McLarty, and Buster Miles Ford
• Home occupation permits for 328 North Lee Street and 202 Bowline Lane
• Ordinance 2026-02 amending wind speed conditions for prohibited burning

The council approved two home‑occupation permits for R‑1 zoned properties on North Lee Street and Bowline Lane. It also approved several procurement contracts, including a $599,620 LMIG asphalt resurfacing project, a $144,468 dump truck purchase, and multiple pickup trucks. The 2025 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement amendment and a contract for the 2026 Spring Carnival were also approved. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Home Occupation Permit for 328 North Lee St (unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for 202 Bowline Lane (unanimous)
• Approved LMIG 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing contract $599,620.02 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 SPLOST IGA Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Awesome Amusements for 2026 Spring Carnival (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of dump truck $144,468.48 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two pickup trucks $34,465.80 and $40,014.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of mid‑size pickup truck $30,500 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider two applications for home occupation permits in R-1 zoned areas. Staff recommends approval for both requests.

• Home Occupation Permit for Auto Request, LLC at 328 N. Lee St.
• Home Occupation Permit for Lawn and Disorder, LLC at 202 Bowline Lane

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting with a 4‑0 vote. It unanimously approved home occupation permits for Auto Request, LLC at 328 N. Lee St. and for Lawn and Disorder, LLC at 202 Bowline Lane. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for Auto Request, LLC at 328 N. Lee St. (unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for Lawn and Disorder, LLC at 202 Bowline Lane (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a temporary alcohol license for the 2026 Mardi Gras Festival. The body is also deciding on a business development agreement and construction change orders for the police headquarters.

• Temporary alcohol license for Alex Wong (Outerbanks Bar and Grill) for February 6-7, 2026
• $55,805.00 annual agreement with Camden County Chamber of Commerce
• Kingsland Police Headquarters Change Order #1 (water main/fire hydrant) and #2 (force main relocation)
• Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for 15 shoulder mics valued up to $10,045.40
• License Agreement for short-term use of College of Coastal Georgia for a 16-week police academy

The council unanimously approved the minutes, agenda, and payments for the meeting. It also approved police headquarters change orders, a business agreement with the Camden County Chamber of Commerce, a Firehouse Subs grant, a license for a short‑term police academy, an intergovernmental accounting services agreement, and a temporary alcohol license for the Mardi Gras Festival. No formal decision was made on Lions Park rental fees.

• Approved council minutes, agenda, and payments – unanimous
• Approved Kingsland Police Headquarters Change Orders #1 & #2 – unanimous
• Approved Business and Economic Development Agreement with Camden County Chamber of Commerce ($55,805) – unanimous
• Accepted Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant ($10,045.40) – unanimous
• Approved License Agreement for short‑term use of College of Coastal Georgia for Police Academy – unanimous
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Accounting Management Services – unanimous
• Approved Temporary Alcohol License for Outerbanks Bar and Grill for Mardi Gras Festival – unanimous

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and previous minutes. The board is scheduled to discuss the purchase of a golf cart and the definition of the downtown area, including design guidelines and business updates.

• Golf cart purchase
• Defining downtown boundaries and design guidelines
• Business updates
• Downtown events and promotions
• 80 Acres Project

City Council

The City Council will consider several planning items, including an amendment to Article VI, Section 61.3 of the zoning ordinance that would eliminate multi‑family dwellings as a permitted use in the C‑2 General Commercial District. Other items include easement and right‑of‑way agreements, a final plat for a new subdivision, a rezoning request, and several appointments and bid awards.

• Ordinance 2026-01: Amend zoning ordinance to remove multi‑family dwellings from C‑2 district (Planning Commission recommends approval)
• Easement agreement for a 10 ft × 10 ft utility easement for WaWa Convenience Store (Zoning C‑4)
• Right‑of‑Way acceptance for a 50‑ft ROW in Green Turtle Court (Zoning PD/R‑2)
• Bid award for sidewalk construction on East Street (0.23 mi) and Marsh Harbour Parkway (0.17 mi) – total cost $86,000
• Bid award for a Class 5 medium‑duty flat‑bed truck for Public Works – $61,483

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a zoning ordinance amendment and a residential rezoning request. The board is also reviewing a utility easement and the acceptance of a subdivision right of way.

• Proposed rezoning of Parcel K19 01 004 (W. King Ave and W. Sheffield St) from Mixed Use to PD/R-1 for 150 single family homes
• Proposed amendment to Ordinance 2011-01 to remove multi-family dwellings as a permitted use in C-2 General Commercial districts
• 10'x10' utility easement agreement for WaWa Convenience Store (parcel 095 002K)
• Right of Way acceptance for Green Turtle Court in Marsh Harbour Subdivision
• Final plat for The Preserve at Camden Woods Phase 2C consisting of 14 single family lots