McDonough public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure and public safety items, including repaving the intersection of Postmaster Drive and Hwy 155. The agenda also includes requests for sewer system fund transfers and new firefighting equipment.
- Repave Postmaster Drive and Hwy 155 intersection ($48,757.00)
- Transfer $1,226,397.00 to Sewer System Improvements
- Purchase four Flock Safety cameras ($10,000.00)
- Purchase 12 Scott Air-Pak X3 Pros ($81,336.00)
- Reconsider annexation of 419 Parker Rd
City Council
The City Council will consider a request to reconsider the annexation of property at 419 Parker Rd. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding personnel matters.
- Reconsideration of Community Development Case #220710 (419 Parker Rd)
- Executive Session for Personnel
City Council
The City Council will review several proposals, including a road improvement agreement with Henry County and a new municipal cemetery ordinance. The agenda also includes requests for equipment purchases and zoning changes.
- Road improvements at Racetrack Road and Iris Lake Road not to exceed $1,132,536.00
- Rezoning request for a Chick-Fil-A drive-thru restaurant at 50 Willow Lane
- Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet truck for $56,381.00
- Renewal of Charter Internet and phone services at $2,724.00 per month
- Creation of a new Municipal Cemetery ordinance in the City Code
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting a new sign code ordinance and approving the purchase of five additional CLEAR software seats for the Police Department. The agenda also includes a request to allow SiteWorks Grading to demolish a house at 120 Jonesboro Road.
- Request to allow SiteWorks Grading to demolish house at 120 Jonesboro Road
- Purchase of five additional user seats for CLEAR software for the Police Department
- Adoption of Ordinance 22-11-03 (Sign Code)
- Review of Community Development Case 220704
City Council
The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call and agenda approval. Executive sessions may be held for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters if needed.
- Potential executive sessions regarding litigation, real estate, and personnel
City Council
The City Council will consider extending the moratorium on multi-family zoning districts and reviewing the city sign code. The agenda also includes discussions regarding health insurance renewal and several community development cases.
- Extension of moratorium on multi-family zoning districts
- Updates to Title 17, Chapter 17.108 sign code
- Community Development Case #220702, #220710, and #22803
- Human Resources health insurance renewal
City Council
The council will consider several payment requests, including software for sewer inspections and a new fence for the Community Garden. The agenda also includes an emergency repair to a 16-inch wastewater force main.
- $17,768.00 for steel fencing at the Community Garden on Bridges Road and Doris Street
- $20,100.00 for emergency repairs to a 16-inch wastewater force main
- $56,285.00 for a 2022 Chevrolet 1500 4x4 Crew Cab purchase
- $27,371.61 for body work and paint repairs to Engine 51-B
- Monthly street light billing takeover for Stapleton Park Subdivision
City Council
The City Council will consider several infrastructure and technology purchases, including a large road resurfacing contract. The agenda also includes requests for text amendments to allow carwash facilities in certain zoning districts. One rezoning application was submitted for deferral by the applicant.
- $783,107 contract with Onsite Paving, Sealcoating & Maintenance, Inc. for road resurfacing
- $119,447.20 purchase of desktops and notebooks for the Network Infrastructure Plan
- $53,509.91 for repairs to a Caterpillar 420E backhoe loader
- Text amendments to allow carwash facilities in C-2 and C-3 zoning districts
- Rezoning request for 1780 Avalon Pkwy from C-2 to M-1
City Council
The City Council will review several infrastructure and land use proposals during this workshop. Items include a large water project bid and requests to amend zoning text for carwash facilities. The council will also consider police equipment upgrades and street light maintenance.
- $1,226,397.00 bid from RDJE, Inc. for Turner Church Pump Station Force Main Additions
- Rezoning request for Wesley Lakes Plaza at 375 Jonesboro Rd to C-3
- Rezoning request for Bennett Transfer Site at 1780 Avalon Pkwy to M-1
- $34,937.40 purchase of RedDot optics for new police pistols
- Text amendments to allow carwash facilities in C-2 and C-3 districts
City Council
The City Council will consider requests to rezone 56 Cleveland St and update Title 17 of the city's zoning code. The agenda also includes a connectivity agreement with Henry County and street renaming in the One-Way Pairs.
- Rezoning of 56 Cleveland St from C-2 to R-85
- Contract with The Collaborative Firm for Title 17 updates
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Henry County for network connectivity
- Renaming two streets in the McDonough One-Way Pairs
- Variance request for South Point Townhomes at 333-424 South Point Blvd
City Council
The City Council will consider a request to rezone 56 Cleveland Street from C-2 to R-85. The council will also discuss renaming two streets in the McDonough One-Way Pairs due to conflicting names. Additionally, several payments for water testing, wastewater operations, and police camera maintenance are up for approval.
- Rezoning request for 56 Cleveland Street from C-2 to R-85
- $73,440.00 for Visual Labs, Inc. police camera maintenance and subscription fees
- $24,500.00 for 100 Neptune water meters with antennas
- $13,640.00 for Georgia DNR EPD drinking water testing
- Discussion regarding renaming two streets in the McDonough One-Way Pairs
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022 tax millage rate. The agenda also includes an audit of zoning ordinances and a request to amend the city's nepotism policy.
- Adoption of School Zone Speed Detection Ordinance 22-07-18(1) via RedSpeed Contract
- Payment of $38,604.93 for Tyler Incode Financial software maintenance
- Request to amend the city's nepotism policy regarding relatives of employees
- Community Development Zoning Ordinance Audit
City Council
The City Council will review resolutions supporting the Henry County Joint Transportation Plan and Trails Plan. The council is also considering a request to amend zoning ordinances to allow automotive car washes in C-2 and C-3 zones. Additionally, the meeting includes authorization for electric vehicle charging infrastructure funding.
- Approval of resolutions supporting the Henry County Joint Transportation Plan and Trails Plan
- Authorization for $50,417 from Georgia Power for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
- Proposed zoning amendments to include automotive car washes in C-2 and C-3 zones
- Presentation of the 2021 Audit
General
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda.
- Public hearing for the FY 2022-2023 Budget
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. The agenda also includes proposed street name changes and revisions to the city travel policy. Additionally, the council will consider budget amendments for previous years.
- Adoption of the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget
- Proposed renaming of Jonesboro Street/Keys Ferry Street to Mary Childs Street
- Proposed renaming of Geranium Drive to Hattie Barnes Street
- $20,051.93 payment for Tyler Police RMS software maintenance
- Revisions to the city travel policy regarding allowable expenses
City Council
The City Council will review a presentation of the 2022-2023 Budget. The agenda also includes requests for a new truck purchase, emergency pump repairs, and renaming two streets in the McDonough One-Way Pairs.
- Presentation of the 2022-2023 Budget
- Purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado MD Crew Cab Truck for $84,661.00
- Renaming Jonesboro/Keys Ferry Street to Mary Childs Street and Geranium Drive to Hattie Barnes Street
- Emergency repair for Kalves’s Creek Pump Station at $9,775.00
- Fire Department medical director MOU at an annual rate of $8,004.00
City Council
The City Council will vote on rezoning applications for properties on Macon Street and Hampton Road. The agenda also includes a resolution to re-certify the city as a City of Ethics and an update on blighted property codes.
- Rezoning 94 Macon St from RM-75 to O-I
- Rezoning 502-522 Hampton Rd from C-2 to C-3
- Resolution to re-certify the City of McDonough as a City of Ethics
- Presentation on blighted property and municipal code updates
City Council
The City Council will consider several property rezoning requests and a moratorium for multi-family zoning districts. The agenda also includes requests for road paving bids and the removal of approximately 40 trees in a city easement. Additionally, the council will review updates to occupation tax permit registration requirements.
- Approval of bids for road paving projects funded by GDOT and SPLOST IV
- Request to remove approximately 40 trees between Laurel Springs and Willow Bend at a cost of $15,000.00
- Rezoning request for Eagles Rest PH 2 on Hampton St. from R-50 to RTD
- Variance request for height increase at Staybridge @ South Point on Hwy. 81 W.
- Adoption of Ordinance 22-05-05 regarding occupation tax permit registration requirements
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss the utilization of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The agenda also includes potential executive sessions regarding litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Discussion regarding the utilization of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
- Potential executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel
City Council
The City Council will review requests for school zone safety cameras and several property rezonings. The agenda also includes approvals for wastewater chemicals, software purchases, and building renovations.
- RedSpeed school zone safety cameras at four local schools
- Rezoning of Hampton St property to Residential Townhouse District
- $118,399.00 for renovations at 77 Lawrenceville Street
- $22,000 one-time cost for PubWorks asset management software
- $14,000 security fence installation at 40 and 50 Lawrenceville Street
City Council
The City Council will review development requests including a rezoning for townhomes and a hotel height variance. The council also considers ratifying an emergency repair for the wastewater treatment plant costing $43,305.00.
- Ratification of $43,305.00 emergency repair for the wastewater treatment plant
- Professional Services Agreement with Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood for GIS services
- Preliminary plat review for The Enclave at Brookstone Town Homes
- Rezoning request for Eagles Rest PH 2 on Hampton St. to a Residential Townhouse District
- Height variance request for Staybridge @ South Point on Hwy. 81 W.
City Council
The City Council will review a preliminary plat for The Enclave at Brookstone Town Homes. The agenda also includes requests for human resources software and vehicle purchases. Additionally, the council will hear presentations regarding the community garden and local organizations.
- Preliminary Plat Review: The Enclave at Brookstone Town Homes at Highway 42 N. and McDonough Parkway
- Purchase of UKG Human Resources Information Software for an annual minimum cost of $34,266.00
- Purchase of a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 for $44,895.00
- Purchase of 57 4G LTE radio drawers for downtown meters totaling $13,720.0
- Repairs to Fire Department Ladder Truck 52 at a cost of $11,611.33
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several requests for equipment purchases, including new police vehicles and lawnmowers. The agenda also includes a preliminary plat review for the Symphony Park development.
- $426,917.00 request for eight Chevrolet Tahoes and related police equipment
- Preliminary plat review for Symphony Park at Racetrack Road and Travis Road
- $36,105.00 purchase of a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
- $23,848.02 purchase of two SCAG Cheetah mowers
- Finance consultant agreement at $55 per hour
City Council
The City Council will review several requests including a proposed increase to the city employee minimum wage and various equipment purchases. The agenda also includes software licenses for the police department and technology infrastructure upgrades.
- Approval of a $15.00 per hour minimum wage for all City employees
- Purchase of E-citation licenses from Tyler Technologies for $25,600.00 with a $5,600.00 annual fee
- Purchase of three Cisco C240 Physical Host servers for $38,301.06
- Amendment to the Impact Fee Program with Ross+Associates increasing the fee by $5,553
- Purchase of 45,000 lbs. of CC 2000 Chemicals for $12,600.00
City Council
The McDonough City Council will review requests for police department software licenses and a video enhancement service agreement. The agenda also includes discussions regarding community development grants and a code amendment. Additionally, the council will consider an amendment to increase fees for the Impact Fee Program Update.
- Request for E-citation licenses costing $25,600.00 with a $5,600.00 annual fee
- Request for iNPUT-ACE dongle license service agreement for video enhancement
- $5,553 increase to the Ross+Associates agreement for the Impact Fee Program Update
- Discussion of Title 17 Code Amendment
City Council
The City Council will consider several requests regarding public safety and public works. Items include the purchase of new fire apparatus and water quality monitoring services. The council will also review an ordinance extension for land development moratoriums.
- Purchase of Pierce Pumper Truck ($438,000) and Aerial Ladder Truck ($1,366,000)
- Renewal of MainStreet Ordinance #21-01-04(D)
- Purchase of 2,500 geraniums for $13,810.00
- Fox Environmental proposal for MS4 Phase II technical support ($22,000)
- Extension of moratorium on land development projects requiring water connections
City Council
The City Council will conduct an organizational meeting to handle start-of-year procedures. This includes electing a Mayor Pro Tem and making appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Election of Mayor Pro Tem
- Appointments to the Planning Commission
- Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals
- Discussion regarding employee resignations and interim personnel
- Executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters