Kingsland public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Kingsland City Council will vote on an intergovernmental agreement for the 2025 SPLOST tax, a public hearing on acquiring a utility easement, and several contracts including road resurfacing and vehicle purchases.
- Public hearing on eminent domain for utility easement on Parcel 108E 121
- Intergovernmental Agreement for 2025 SPLOST tax distribution
- Bid award for 2025 LMIG road resurfacing project ($384,625)
- Bid award for four utility trucks ($303,811)
- Bid award for four pickup trucks ($159,761.75)
City Council
The Kingsland City Council will consider a resolution to borrow up to $120,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for a lead service line inventory. Other items include a budget revision for FY2023‑2024, renewal of the probation services contract for the municipal court, a re‑zoning request for a 1.2‑acre parcel on South Orange Edwards Boulevard, and an alcohol license for Krab N Go at 1390 Boone Street.
- Resolution #2024-17: Authorize up to $120,000 loan for lead service line inventory (GEFA LSL2023093).
- Resolution #2024-15: Amend FY2023‑2024 year‑end budget.
- Contract renewal with CSRA Probation Services, Inc. for Kingsland Municipal Court.
- Re‑zoning of Parcel K25 04 003 to R‑7 for 16 townhomes (approx. 1.2 acres).
- Alcohol license application for Krab N Go at 1390 Boone Street.
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings and vote on three re-zoning requests. These include a large residential subdivision and a commercial dealership. The board will also review two home occupation permit applications.
- Proposed 630-lot subdivision of 212 acres at Laurel Island Pkwy. and Bristol Hammock Rd.
- Re-zoning of 1.37 acres at 180 N. West St. and 411 W. King Ave. for a Polaris Dealership
- Re-zoning of 1.2 acres at S. Orange Edwards Blvd. and W. Outlaw Ave. for 16 townhomes
- Home occupation permit for Cutler's Lawn Care and More at 289 Laurel Landing Blvd.
- Home occupation permit for Heather Groom, LLC mental health counseling at 114 Fiddlers Cove Dr.
City Council
The Kingsland City Council will vote on three items: a resolution to abandon an unopened section of East Thrift Street, a contract paying $7,500 to the Camden Community Crisis Center for family‑violence shelter services in 2025, and a resolution authorizing participation in an amicus brief in the Chang v. City of Milton appeal. All three items are presented for approval at the November 25, 2024 meeting.
- Resolution 2024-12 – abandon unopened section of East Thrift Street
- Contract with Camden Community Crisis Center, Inc. – $7,500 for 2025 family‑violence shelter services
- Resolution 2024-16 – authorize participation in an amicus brief in the Chang v. City of Milton appeal
City Council
The Kingsland City Council meeting will consider a range of approvals, including a 5% increase to water and sewer rates effective January 2025. Other items include a bid award for an online utility billing platform projected to save about $12,500 per month, temporary alcohol licenses for local businesses, a home occupation permit for a mobile RV repair service, and a group health insurance proposal for city employees. Each item will be voted on during the regular session.
- Amendment to water and sewer rate schedule to raise rates by 5% (effective Jan 2025)
- Bid award for Utility Billing Online Payment & Processing Platform with projected monthly savings of $12,500 and additional $1,953 if 50% of customers go paperless
- Approval of temporary alcohol license for Alex Wong (Outerbanks Seafood and Steaks) at the 2024 Kingsland Catfish Festival on Nov 23
- Approval of Home Occupation Permit for 251 Merriwood Circle (mobile RV repair business)
- Adoption of group health insurance proposal from Lighthouse Benefit Advisors for city employees
Kingsland Development Authority Board of Directors
The board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. New business includes nominating and electing the 2025 slate of officers, reviewing the GIRMA Certificate of Coverage and Georgia DCA Authority registration, and receiving the annual audit information. The meeting will conclude with any other business and announcements before adjournment.
- Approve agenda as presented
- Approve minutes of previous board meeting
- Nomination and election of the 2025 slate of officers
- GIRMA Certificate of Coverage & Georgia DCA Authority registration
- Annual audit information
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will first approve minutes from its previous meeting. It will then consider a Home Occupation Permit application from Johnny Franklin for J. Brew Mobile RV Service & Repair, LLC, to operate a mobile RV repair business at 251 Merriwood Circle, a property zoned R‑1. Staff recommends approval of the permit.
- Home Occupation Permit for mobile RV repair business at 251 Merriwood Cir (Parcel 082N 029A) – staff recommends approval
- Approve minutes from the last meeting
City Council
The Kingsland City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Tax Allocation District 1 redevelopment plan and vote on adopting the 2024 tax millage rate, a Georgia Gateway CID millage rate, and a change order for the Lakes Boulevard East sidewalk project.
- Public hearing on Tax Allocation District 1 redevelopment plan
- Vote on 2024 Tax Millage Rate (5.590 mills)
- Vote on Georgia Gateway CID millage rate (10 mills)
- Approval of Change Order #1 for Lakes Boulevard East sidewalk ($17,835)
- Bid award for 1/2 ton pickup truck ($27,590)
Downtown Development Authority
The board will receive updates from its Organization, Business Development, Design, Promotions, and Land Acquisition committees. It will approve the authority’s financial report and the minutes from the previous meeting. New business includes a review of a facade grant application and a proposal to remove trees.
- Approval of the authority’s financial statements
- Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
- Review of a facade grant application
- Consideration of a tree removal proposal
- Updates on property acquisition and downtown landscaping
City Council
The Kingsland City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Tax Allocation District 1 (Exit 3 Commercial and Entertainment District). Council members will vote on an annexation ordinance and zoning designation for three parcels totaling about 278 acres on Haddock Road. Several planning and zoning applications—including a variance for a Texas Roadhouse sign, a home‑occupation permit, and multiple plat approvals—will also be considered. The meeting includes approval of a professional services amendment and a Coastal Incentive Grant award for floodplain and storm‑water resiliency, plus an appointment to the Downtown Development Authority board.
- Public hearing on amendment to Tax Allocation District 1 (Exit 3 Commercial and Entertainment District).
- Approval of Annexation Ordinance and C‑8 zoning for parcels 121 009A, 121 009BPZ, and 121 009CPZ (~278 acres) on Haddock Road.
- Variance request for Texas Roadhouse at 1508 Boone Street to increase wall sign area to 127 sq ft.
- Amendment to GMC Professional Services Agreement for floodplain and stormwater resiliency project funded by Cycle 27 Coastal Incentive Grant.
- Appointment to the Kingsland Downtown Development Authority Board.
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a planned‑development amendment for parcel 106 040, a sign‑area variance for Texas Roadhouse at 1508 Boone St., and a PD approval for the GA/FL Gateway project covering about 278 acres near Exit 1 on Haddock Road. The board will also consider a home‑occupation permit for an online clothing business at 102 The Villas Way, a re‑plat for Brookshire Green (61 single‑family lots on 18.98 acres), a final plat for Fiddler's Cove Phase 5 (16 lots on 8.23 acres), and related variances and amendments. Staff recommendations are for approval of all items, with the GA/FL Gateway PD contingent on City Council actions.
- PD amendment for parcel 106 040 to allow townhomes on 16 acres (49.14‑acre parcel)
- Variance for Texas Roadhouse at 1508 Boone St. to increase wall sign to 127 sq ft
- Home Occupation Permit for "Styled‑By‑JM" at 102 The Villas Way
- Re‑Plat for Brookshire Green: 61 single‑family lots on 18.98 acres
- PD approval for GA/FL Gateway project on parcels 121 009A, 121 009BPZ, 121 009CPZ (≈278 acres)
City Council
The Kingsland City Council will vote on Resolution #2024-11 to adopt the FY 2024‑25 operating and capital budget. The council will also set the Georgia Gateway CID millage rate at 10 mills, which will generate $11,520 for the CID Fund. A low bid of $319,000 from GCU, LLC will be awarded for the Lead Service Line Inventory Field Investigation, with $225,000 secured from a GEFA grant. The council will approve TAP Grant Addendum #2 to fund additional survey work at several sites, using GDOT TAP Grant funds.
- Adopt FY 2024‑25 Operating & Capital Budget (Resolution #2024-11)
- Approve Georgia Gateway CID millage rate of 10 mills, generating $11,520
- Award Lead Service Line Inventory Field Investigation contract to GCU, LLC for $319,000 (with $225,000 GEFA grant)
- Approve TAP Grant Addendum #2 for database updates at Dairy Queen, New Brick Vault, Coastal Pines Technical College, Gross and Haddock Road
Downtown Development Authority
The board will discuss updates from committees focused on strategic planning, business development, landscaping, and property acquisition. The meeting also includes the approval of financials and previous minutes.
- Strategic Plan update
- New downtown businesses and merchants group discussion
- Downtown landscaping update
- Downtown promotions and events update
- Property acquisition update
City Council
The Kingsland City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2024-2025 Proposed Budget and vote on several zoning changes, including a new C-8 district for the Haddock Road area. The council will also ratify bid awards for an amphibious excavator ($232,500) and a copier maintenance contract ($7,698.46).
- Public Hearing: FY 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
- Approval of Ordinance 2024-07 to add C-8 Interchange Transitional Zoning District
- Ratification of Bid Award: Purchase of Amphibious Excavator ($232,500)
- Bid Award: Copier Maintenance Contract ($7,698.46)
- Approval of UCP Public Safety App Contract ($4,500)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on rezoning two parcels to C‑2 General Commercial and on a home‑occupation permit. It will vote on an ordinance amendment that adds a C‑8 Interchange Transitional zoning district to the city code. The board will also consider annexing three parcels totaling about 278 acres and granting them a C‑8 zoning designation for a proposed mixed‑use project.
- Public hearing: Re‑zoning 898 E. Lakes Blvd. (1.28 acres) to C‑2 for a restaurant
- Public hearing: Re‑zoning 531 N. Lee St. (5.30 acres) to C‑2 General Commercial
- Public hearing: Annexation of parcels 121 009A, 121 009BPZ, 121 009CPZ (≈278 acres) with request for C‑8 zoning
- Ordinance 2024-07 to amend Ordinance 2011-01, adding Sec. 61.8 for C‑8 Interchange Transitional district
- Home occupation permit for 102 Aloe Ct. (Honeybee product sales) approved
City Council
The Kingsland City Council will consider several approvals, including a bid award for a Wilson Bobcat E55 amphibious excavator priced at $232,500. Council members will also review additional work authorizations for the Meadows drainage culvert crossings, a topographic survey for The Lawn development, renewal of an Evoqua water treatment contract, and a $4,500 public safety communications platform contract. A FY 2024-2025 budget presentation and routine consent docket items will also be addressed.
- Bid award: Purchase of one Wilson Bobcat E55 amphibious excavator – $232,500 (Wilson Equipment)
- Approval of additional work authorization for The Meadows drainage (3 culvert crossings) – Roberts Civil Engineering
- Approval of topographic survey for three driveway locations off Royal Pkwy at The Lawn – Roberts Civil Engineering
- Renewal of Evoqua Water Technologies odor and corrosion feed system contract – funded under a separate PlugPower agreement
- Unified Communication Platform public safety application contract – $4,500, funded by the Seized Assets Fund
Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority
The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority board will approve the June 2024 meeting minutes and hear a financial summary report. It will discuss the existing memorandum of understanding with the Development District Authority regarding staff compensation. The board will also consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next regular meeting.
- Approval of June 2024 meeting minutes
- Financial Summary Report presentation
- Discussion of MOU between CVB and DDA for staff compensation
- Consideration of FY 2024/2025 budget
Downtown Development Authority
The board will discuss updates from committees regarding downtown landscaping, business development, and property acquisition. The meeting includes a recommendation for a new board appointment.
- Strategic plan update
- Downtown landscaping discussion
- Property acquisition update
- Recommendation for board appointment
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a re-zoning request for a parcel on The Lakes Blvd. East. The board will also consider an ordinance amendment to create a new mixed-use zoning district. These actions determine how specific land parcels and districts in the city can be developed.
- Public hearing for re-zoning parcel 107 005R (898 The Lakes Blvd., East) from PD/R-1 to C-2 for a proposed restaurant
- Ordinance Amendment 2024-07 to create a new C-8 zoning district for mixed commercial, retail, industrial, and residential use
City Council
The Kingsland City Council will consider approving a traffic study for Camden Woods TAD #2, a 35-year utility franchise renewal with OREMC, and a radio equipment contract with Williams Communications. The body will also award a bid for a valve exercise machine and approve a sewer easement agreement.
- Amendment #1 to Camden Woods TAD #2 Traffic Study ($19,250)
- Franchise Agreement renewal with Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation (35 years)
- MOU with Williams Communications for radio equipment ($426,231 estimated)
- Bid award for Valve Exercise Machine to Carters Equipment ($71,855)
- Sanitary Sewer Easement Agreement with Camden County Joint Development Authority
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a re‑zoning request for Parcel 107 005R at 898 The Lakes Blvd., East, seeking to change the zoning from PD/R‑1 to C‑2 (General Commercial) for a proposed restaurant. The board will also consider an amendment to Ordinance 2011‑01 that would add a new C‑8 mixed‑use zoning district to accommodate projects on Haddock Road Exit 1 and future developments. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved, and the board will adjourn after these items.
- Re‑zoning request for Parcel 107 005R (898 The Lakes Blvd.) to C‑2 for a restaurant (current PD/R‑1)
- Ordinance amendment to add C‑8 mixed‑use zoning district for Haddock Road Exit 1 projects
- Approval of minutes from the last meeting